LMHC, 6 years of experience
I am a licensed psychotherapist, registered nurse, board-certified sex therapist & EMDR therapist. I graduated with a degree in Counselor Education, from Florida International University. My experience includes working in community mental health, domestic violence/sexual assault counseling (for victims/survivors), and private practice with a focus on intimacy and relationships. I also work as an adjunct professor of psychopathology, at Barry University, on an as-needed basis. Before pursuing a career in counseling, I worked in an acute care setting for over twenty years; First, as an intensive care room nurse, later, as a case manager in the emergency department. I am fluent in English and Spanish. Individual therapy I provide individual therapy, for adults, presenting with symptoms related to: · Anxiety · Depression · PTSD · History of psychological, physical, and sexual abuse · Occupational related stress and trauma · Sexually related complaints/symptoms · Difficulty with intimacy · Relational problems · Difficulty adjusting to new medical conditions or limitations · Somatic complaints · Adjustment to phase of life problem · Problems related to social environment
Clients can expect to gain a better understanding of themselves and their motivations. I achieve this by having the client talk about themselves, their present and past relationships, and the experiences that have had an impact on their lives. I assist clients with getting more satisfaction out of their lives by helping them improve their relationships. Moreover, I teach clients a variety of tools to help them manage stress and uncomfortable feelings. I also teach clients how to communicate effectively, set appropriate boundaries, and build intimacy. I help clients understand and appropriately express their emotions, as well as help them find their purpose.
I actively listen to my client's stories, provide psychoeducation, and give them a safe place to express themselves. I also use Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (when appropriate) to desensitize traumatic experiences.
My biggest strength is working with individuals experiencing symptoms related to traumatic experiences (big or little), especially symptoms of a sexual nature such as erectile dysfunction, premature ejaculation, and orgasmic dysfunction.
I work with individual adults (18 years or older) with: Anxiety · Depression · PTSD/Trauma · History of psychological, physical, and sexual abuse · Occupational related stress and trauma · Sexually related complaints (E.D., P.E., Orgasmic disorder, etc) · Difficulty with intimacy · Relational problems · Difficulty adjusting to new medical conditions or limitations · Somatic complaints · Adjustment to phase of life problem