Licensed to practice in Florida and accepts 51 insurances. Specializes in Anger Management, Anxiety, Depression and 10 more.
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I am a Licensed Mental Health Professional in the state of Florida with over six years of professional experience providing compassionate and client-centered mental health services. I have a passion for helping young adults and adults navigate life’s challenges and develop the skills needed to live healthier, more fulfilling lives. My areas of experience include helping clients cope with life stressors, anxiety, depression, anger management, relationship challenges, and other emotional difficulties that may impact their overall well-being. I strive to create a safe, supportive, and nonjudgmental environment where clients feel heard, respected, and empowered to explore their concerns and work toward meaningful change. I believe that every individual has the ability to grow, heal, and move forward, even during difficult seasons of life. My approach focuses on meeting clients where they are, identifying their strengths, developing practical coping strategies, and supporting them as they work toward their personal and therapeutic goals. Throughout my years of professional practice, I have received numerous positive testimonials and feedback from clients who have successfully achieved their goals, overcome challenges, developed greater self-awareness, and experienced more fulfilling lives. These outcomes continue to strengthen my passion and commitment to the work I do. It is my privilege to walk alongside individuals during their journey toward emotional wellness, personal growth, and a more meaningful and fulfilled life.
In our first session together, we’ll begin with brief introductions and take some time to get to know one another. We’ll then focus on the specific challenges and concerns that brought you to therapy. This conversation will help us better understand your needs, identify areas of focus, and begin developing a personalized treatment plan with clear objectives for our work together. My goal is for you to leave your first session with greater clarity and a better understanding of what you’re experiencing. We’ll also identify practical steps you can begin taking right away, so you can start working toward positive change from the very beginning. Therapy is a journey, and you don’t have to navigate it alone. Together, we’ll work at a pace that feels comfortable while building the skills, insight, and confidence needed to help you achieve your desired goals.
Having worked with clients for over six years, I have developed effective, evidence-informed strategies to help individuals identify the underlying factors contributing to their challenges and develop personalized plans for meaningful, measurable progress. Some of my greatest strengths are my interpersonal skills, active listening, empathy, and cultural awareness. I understand that every person’s experiences, background, and challenges are unique. Therefore, I take the time to listen and understand each client’s individual needs rather than taking a one-size-fits-all approach. I strive to create a safe, welcoming, and nonjudgmental environment where you can feel comfortable expressing your thoughts and emotions. My goal is to walk alongside you throughout your journey, helping you recognize your strengths, develop healthy coping skills, overcome obstacles, and build the confidence needed to move forward. Together, we can work toward creating positive change, personal growth, and the fulfilling life you desire.
I love working with clients who are eager to improve their lives but may not yet have the tools or support they need to make that change a reality. I also enjoy working with individuals who feel stuck, overwhelmed, anxious, or uncertain about how to move forward and simply need encouragement and an extra push to take that next step. I genuinely care about seeing my clients grow and improve, and I believe that genuine connection is an important part of the therapeutic process. When clients feel that they are truly heard, understood, and supported, it creates a safe space where meaningful change can take place. Together, we will explore the root of what may be holding you back, gain a better understanding of your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors, and develop practical tools that you can begin using right away. I believe therapy should not only provide insight but also give you something meaningful and actionable to take with you after each session. My goal is to help you move from feeling stuck and overwhelmed to feeling more confident, equipped, and capable of moving forward. I believe every session should end with an action you can take now.
Cash - $80 per session
Aetna
Aetna - Allied Benefits
Aetna - ASR Health Benefits
Aetna - Lucent Health
Aetna - Luminare
Aetna - Medicare
Aetna - Moda
Aetna - WebTPA
Aetna – HealthEZ
All Savers
Ambetter Health
Amerihealth Administrators
Amerihealth NJ Medicare Advantage
Anthem
Arlo
AvMed
Blue Cross Blue Shield
Blue Cross Blue Shield - Medicare
Centivo
Cigna
Cigna - HealthEZ
EAP:Cigna
EAP:Evernorth
EAP:UnitedHealthcare/Optum
Evernorth
Florida Blue
Florida Blue - Medicare
Golden Rule
GTEB
Harvard Pilgrim/UnitedHealthcare
Humana - Medicare
Humana Dual (Medicare & Medicaid)
Independence Administrators
Independence Blue Cross
Independence Keystone 65 HMO
Independence Personal Choice 65 PPO
Medicare
Optum
OptumHealth Complex Medical Conditions
Oscar
Oxford
Surest (formerly Bind)
Tufts Health/Cigna
United Medical Resources
UnitedHealthcare Complete Care (C-SNP)
UnitedHealthcare Dual (Medicare & Medicaid)
UnitedHealthcare Life Insurance
UnitedHealthcare Shared Services
UnitedHealthcare StudentResources
UnitedHealthcare/Optum
UnitedHealthcare/Optum - Medicare
I have been using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) in my practice for over five years, and I have seen how helpful it can be for clients who are struggling with anxiety, stress, negative thought patterns, and emotional challenges. CBT helps us understand the connection between your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and how they can influence one another. Together, we’ll identify recurring or unhelpful thought patterns that may be contributing to anxiety, stress, or other difficulties. We’ll then work on challenging and reframing those thoughts while developing healthier and more effective ways of responding to life’s challenges. My goal is to provide you with practical tools and strategies that you can use both inside and outside of therapy. Through this process, you can develop greater self-awareness, improve your ability to manage anxiety and stress, and build healthier patterns that support a more balanced and fulfilling life.
Strength-based therapy focuses on the strengths, abilities, and resources you already have within you. Rather than focusing only on what is going wrong, we will explore what is going right and identify the qualities that have helped you navigate difficult situations in the past. Together, we’ll identify your strengths, build on your existing coping skills, and develop practical strategies to help you manage life’s challenges. This approach can help you build greater confidence, resilience, self-awareness, and hope. My goal is to help you recognize that your challenges do not define you. You have strengths and abilities that can be developed and used to create meaningful change. Together, we’ll work toward your goals while helping you build a stronger sense of confidence and a more fulfilling life.
Person-centered therapy provides a safe, supportive, and nonjudgmental space where you can feel heard, understood, and respected. I believe that you are the expert on your own life and that, with the right support, you have the ability to grow, heal, and make meaningful changes. Together, we’ll explore your thoughts, feelings, experiences, strengths, and personal goals. I will listen with empathy and without judgment, while helping you gain greater insight into yourself and the challenges you are experiencing. Rather than simply telling you what you should do, I will support you in discovering your own strengths, choices, and solutions. Our work together can help you build self-confidence, develop greater self-awareness, practice self-acceptance, and feel more empowered to make decisions that support the life you want. My goal is to meet you where you are, walk alongside you, and create a therapeutic relationship where you feel comfortable being yourself as you work toward meaningful and lasting change.
14 ratings with written reviews
May 27, 2026
Ms. Thompson energy is just so calming to someone like myself whose mind feels so chaotic. It helps my nervous system to actually feel heard and understood. She provides me clarity and direction. Assist in finding solutions to my problems that can help me become a better person, but also learn to slow down for myself. I appreciate her so much.
May 7, 2026
She is very understanding and easy to talk with. She listens and gives the right tools in each session.
August 8, 2025
Hyacinth makes me feel very safe to open up, even about things I hate talking about and she's a great listener. She always has different helpful suggestions for whatever issue I'm having