I am licensed in Florida with over 12 years of therapeutic experience. I've spent most of my career in the non-profit arena so I've worked with a variety of people, with a wide range of mental health issues, in various types of settings. The majority of my time has been spent working with trauma survivors and those with depression and/or anxiety disorders. I utilize an eclectic mix of theories to help clients & my therapeutic approach reflects that. I primarily use cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) but sometimes another approach (DBT, MI,etc.) is more appropriate. I am also qualified to offer EMDR to my clients. I meet my clients where they are & work to build rapport. I provide active listening in a supportive, non-judgmental, & empathic environment so clients can address their issues & concerns; while also being able to challenge them when appropriate. I've found that I'm passionate about empowering people & helping them become their whole & authentic self. I think it's so rewarding to help people work through difficult situations & offer some hope for the future. If you're ready to get started on this journey together, I encourage you to reach out!
What can clients expect to take away from sessions with you?
After our first session, you will start focusing more on making progress towards your goals. You might do more talking than I do from this point on, and that's normal! We will discuss big picture goals and specific short term objectives for your work in therapy.
What treatment methods and tools do you utilize?
Stress, Anxiety, Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Intimacy-related issues, Parenting issues, Anger management, Self esteem, Bipolar disorder, Coping with life changes, ADHD, Abandonment, Blended Family Issues, Codependency, Coping with Natural or Human-Caused Disaster, Divorce and Separation, Domestic Violence, Family Problems, First Responder Issues, Forgiveness, Guilt and Shame, Infidelity, Life Purpose, Midlife Crisis, Military and Veterans Issues, Post-traumatic Stress, Self-Harm, Self-Love, Sexual Assault and Abuse, Women's Issues, EMDR
Explain to clients what areas you feel are your biggest strengths.
My greatest strength as a mental health counselor is my ability to listen, empathize, build rapport, and promote hope in the lives of clients. I have experienced on numerous encounters with clients a shift towards improvement from the very first session just through psychotherapy. I believe in providing psychoeducation and introducing coping skills even from the first session with a client. Another strong point is my knowledge of the cognitive-behavior therapy problem-solving approach for clients with mental health concerns. By using a variety of problem-solving techniques, I can quickly get to the heart of the matter and help my clients to heal at a consistent pace. This strength takes practice and education, and it is an area where I am well-skilled.