New to Grow
Greetings! I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor working with children and adults in the state of Florida with over 9 years of experience. My focus in therapy is centered around providing a positive atmosphere for someone to be heard and supported. I specialize in addressing trauma and family circumstances because I am aware that we all handle what happens to us differently and I realize family is a huge piece of the puzzle when it comes to understanding ourselves. I want to meet you where you are, and I want to help you get to where you want to be!
In our first session together, here's what you can expect
In our first session together, I enjoy building rapport and getting to know my clients by allowing space for them to ask questions and/or understand the process. I also like to provide opportunity for them to tell me about the goals they have for therapy.
The biggest strengths that I bring into our sessions
Because I specialize in trauma, I am familiar with being patient with people in the process. I will push and I will relax based on the feedback shared in our sessions. I believe my greatest strength is meeting people where they are in the moment because things change daily and it is important to be aware of the change and process what is happening in the moment.
The clients I'm best positioned to serve
I enjoy working with all age groups! I love to meet with people who have a flexible personality and are seeking to understand how they fit into the world around them. My clients are often seeking change in their circumstances, and they want someone to be a guide or a supportive piece during the journey, but they ultimately want to figure things out at their own individual pace.
Trauma-Focused CBT
This modality can be helpful with processing traumatic events and building a supportive connection. This treatment is used mostly with children and adolescents.
Adlerian
The concepts of family, individual lifestyle, and belonging will guide treatment in a way that can help create positive personal growth.
Reality Therapy
This type of therapy is client-centered and focuses on being in control of the choices we make.
Humanistic
An approach from a humanistic perspective is one of acceptance and exploration. Through talk therapy a client should feel supported and encouraged to implement the change they seek.
Parent-Child Interaction (PCIT)
This is a specific application of treatment that has a 2-part process and is best suited for a parent who is ready to put in the work and wants to see improvement with their child's behavior and a decrease in defiance. This treatment requires that the child be present in the session and is generally used with children between the ages of 2-8 years old.