LMHC, 7 years of experience
New to Grow
I am a fully- licensed therapist in FL who is passionate about helping individuals, couples, and families navigate challenges and create meaningful change in their lives. I provide a supportive, nonjudgmental space where clients feel heard and understood, and I integrate various evidence-based approaches, tailored to client's needs to help clients build resilience, strengthen relationships, and move toward a healthier and more fulfilling life.
In our first session, I focus on creating a safe and welcoming environment where you feel comfortable sharing your story. We will talk about your goals, your current challenges, and what you hope to gain from therapy. I’ll ask detailed questions to get to know you better, while also giving you space to guide the conversation. Together, we will begin to create a plan tailored to your needs, so you leave the session with a sense of clarity and direction.
My greatest strengths as a therapist include my ability to build genuine connections with clients and translate clinical approaches into practical strategies that can be applied in everyday life. I have trained in various clinical environments including inpatient/hospital settings, private practice, community care, and correctional care. In addition to my clinical work, I am involved in clinical research and am active in the mental health community. I train and mentor other clinicians and provide trainings on mental health topics to physicians and other professionals. This experience enhances my clinical perspective and allows me to bring both expertise and insight into therapy. Clients report feeling supported while also challenged in ways that foster growth and lasting change.
I often work with clients who are ready to make changes but may feel stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure of where to begin. Many of my clients are managing stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, or life transitions and want to feel more balanced, confident, and connected. My ideal clients value growth and are open to building practical tools they can use both inside and outside of therapy.
I use CBT to help clients recognize unhelpful thought patterns and replace them with healthier ways of thinking and coping. In practice, this often includes goal setting, skill-building, and structured exercises that support lasting change.
I integrate DBT skills such as emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and mindfulness to support clients who struggle with intense emotions or relationship challenges. I focus on building practical skills that can be applied in daily life.
My experience includes working with individuals involved in the legal system and providing assessments and therapeutic support in correctional and forensic settings. I approach this work with a balance of clinical care, structure, and ethical responsibility.
I use REBT to help clients identify and challenge deeply held irrational beliefs that may be causing distress. Together, we work to build more balanced perspectives that promote resilience, emotional well-being, and healthier behaviors.
In my couples work, I provide a supportive and structured environment for partners to improve communication, deepen understanding, and resolve conflict. I help couples strengthen their connection and develop tools to sustain a healthy relationship.