Licensed to practice in Florida and accepts 9 insurances. Specializes in Anxiety, Family Conflict, Life Transitions and 10 more.
(she/her)
New to Grow
I’m a therapist who values honest, collaborative conversations where clients feel heard, respected, and not rushed. My style is warm, grounded, and interactive. I work alongside clients as they make sense of what they’re experiencing and what they want to shift in their lives. I specialize in supporting individuals navigating anxiety, depression, relationship stress, work-related burnout, and self-esteem concerns, especially during periods of transition or uncertainty. Many of the people I work with are trying to regain a sense of stability, reconnect with themselves, or find a clearer direction in their lives. In session, I focus on helping clients slow things down enough to understand what’s really going on beneath the surface, whether that’s patterns in relationships, internal pressure, self-doubt, or emotional overwhelm. Together, we explore both insight and practical steps forward, in a way that feels manageable and aligned with your pace. My approach is compassionate and culturally responsive, with an emphasis on authenticity, self-awareness, and self-trust. I often support clients in working through guilt, shame, and self-criticism while building healthier ways of coping, communicating, and relating to themselves and others. More than anything, I aim to create a space where you don’t feel like you have to perform or “have it all figured out.” Therapy with me is a place to be real, get curious about your patterns, and begin making changes that actually feel sustainable in your day-to-day life.
The first session is focused on getting to know you and beginning to build a comfortable, collaborative therapeutic relationship. This time is used to understand what brings you to therapy, your current concerns, and what feels most important to you right now. We will likely explore a variety of areas in your life rather than diving deeply into one specific issue. This broader overview helps create a foundation for understanding your experiences and allows us to identify initial themes, patterns, and priorities. Together, we will begin to clarify your goals for therapy and what you hope to gain from the process. These goals are flexible and may evolve over time as we continue working together. Overall, the first session serves as a starting point and a space to establish rapport, gather context, and create a shared understanding that will guide and shape our work in future sessions at a pace that feels comfortable for you.
My sessions are designed to feel conversational, grounded, and authentic while still being intentional and therapeutically focused. I aim to create a space that feels natural and easy to talk in, rather than overly structured or formal, so clients can show up as they are and move at a pace that feels comfortable. I tend to balance a relaxed, supportive tone with thoughtful guidance and gentle challenge when it’s helpful. This means I may offer reflection, perspective, or appropriate pushback to help deepen insight or encourage growth, while still honoring your autonomy and readiness. A core part of my approach is allowing clients to take the lead in what feels most important each session. Rather than directing the conversation too rigidly, I collaborate with you to explore what feels most relevant in the moment, trusting that this often leads to the most meaningful and productive work. I also incorporate a thoughtful and appropriate level of self-disclosure when it feels clinically useful and supportive of the therapeutic relationship. The intention is always to humanize the process, build connection, and help clients feel more at ease with the person they are working with, while maintaining clear professional boundaries. Overall, my style blends warmth, honesty, and flexibility, creating space for both meaningful insight and practical, real-life application.
My ideal clients are individuals who are seeking a collaborative, conversational, and engaged therapeutic experience where they can take an active role in their own growth and healing. I work best with clients who are open to exploring their thoughts, emotions, and behaviors in a reflective space that feels supportive, nonjudgmental, and relational rather than structured like a formal interview. I am particularly well-positioned to support individuals who are navigating life transitions or adjustments, experiencing uncertainty, or struggling to feel secure in themselves or their current circumstances. This may include those who are facing challenges related to work-life balance, limited support systems, or feelings of isolation. I also work with clients experiencing relationship difficulties, including challenges with communication, boundary-setting, and emotional connection. Many of the clients I work with are open-minded and curious about new perspectives, and may feel ambivalent or not fully ready to take action, but are willing to explore where they are and what change might look like for them. My approach supports clients at all stages of readiness, including those who are still identifying their goals or working toward clarity about what they want to shift in their lives. Overall, I aim to meet clients where they are with empathy, authenticity, and respect, helping them build insight, strengthen self-understanding, and move toward meaningful change at a pace that feels manageable and aligned with their values.
Other specialties
I identify as
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is an evidence-based approach that helps individuals understand the connection between their thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. I utilize CBT to help clients identify unhelpful thinking patterns, cognitive distortions, and core beliefs that may contribute to emotional distress, relationship difficulties, or ineffective coping strategies. Through a collaborative process, clients learn to examine the accuracy and usefulness of their thoughts, increase self-awareness, and develop more balanced and realistic perspectives. CBT can help individuals challenge self-critical beliefs, reduce anxiety-provoking thought patterns, improve emotional regulation, and build healthier behavioral responses to life's challenges. In my practice, CBT is often integrated with other therapeutic approaches to support clients in recognizing patterns that no longer serve them, developing practical coping skills, and creating meaningful, sustainable changes in their daily lives. The goal is not to promote "positive thinking," but rather to help clients develop more flexible, compassionate, and effective ways of understanding themselves and responding to difficult situations. This approach can be particularly helpful for individuals experiencing anxiety, depression, stress, life transitions, relationship concerns, low self-esteem, and difficulties managing overwhelming emotions.
Motivational Interviewing
Motivational Interviewing (MI) is a collaborative, client-centered approach designed to help individuals explore and strengthen their own motivation for change. I use MI to support clients in identifying their personal values, goals, and desires while exploring any ambivalence or uncertainty they may feel about making changes in their lives. Rather than directing or persuading clients toward a particular outcome, I create a nonjudgmental space where clients can openly examine their thoughts, feelings, and readiness for change. This approach emphasizes acceptance, autonomy, and respect for each individual's unique process, recognizing that meaningful and lasting change is most effective when it is self-directed. Through reflective conversations and guided exploration, I help clients identify discrepancies between their current circumstances, behaviors, or patterns and the life they envision for themselves. As clients gain greater insight into these differences, they are often able to clarify their motivations, strengthen their confidence, and take intentional steps toward their goals. In my practice, MI is frequently used to help clients navigate life transitions, relationship concerns, behavioral changes, personal growth, and other situations where they may feel stuck, conflicted, or uncertain about their next steps. The focus is on empowering clients to recognize their own strengths, build self-efficacy, and move forward in a way that aligns with their values and readiness for change.
Person-centered (Rogerian)
Person-Centered Therapy is a humanistic, client-centered approach that emphasizes the therapeutic relationship as a foundation for growth, healing, and self-discovery. I believe that clients are the experts on their own lives and possess the capacity for insight, resilience, and meaningful change when provided with a supportive and accepting environment. In my practice, I strive to create a space characterized by empathy, authenticity, and unconditional positive regard, where clients feel heard, valued, and understood without judgment. Rather than directing the therapeutic process, I encourage clients to take an active role in exploring their experiences, emotions, values, and goals while moving at a pace that feels comfortable and appropriate for them. Through compassionate listening, reflection, and gentle guidance, I help clients deepen their self-awareness, gain clarity about their needs and desires, and build trust in their own ability to make decisions that align with their values. This approach supports clients in developing greater self-acceptance, emotional insight, and confidence in navigating life's challenges. Person-Centered Therapy is often integrated with other therapeutic modalities in my work, providing a strong relational foundation that fosters personal growth, empowerment, and lasting change. By emphasizing collaboration and respect for each client's unique journey, I aim to help individuals feel empowered to create a life that feels authentic and meaningful to them.
Solution Focused Brief Treatment
olution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) is a goal-oriented, strengths-based approach that focuses on identifying practical solutions and building upon existing resources rather than extensively analyzing problems or past experiences. I utilize this approach with clients who are seeking a more direct, action-oriented style of therapy and who are ready to focus on creating meaningful change in the present. In my practice, SFBT helps clients identify their strengths, successes, and existing coping abilities while exploring what is already working in their lives. Together, we focus on clarifying goals, envisioning desired outcomes, and identifying realistic, achievable steps that move clients closer to those goals. Rather than dwelling on the origins of a problem, we concentrate on opportunities for growth, progress, and positive change. This approach encourages clients to recognize their own resilience and capacity for problem-solving. Through collaborative discussions and targeted questioning, clients are often able to uncover solutions, increase confidence in their abilities, and develop actionable strategies for overcoming challenges. SFBT can be particularly helpful for individuals navigating life transitions, relationship concerns, stress management, decision-making, and other situations where a focused, forward-looking approach may be beneficial. While acknowledging the impact of past experiences when relevant, the primary emphasis remains on leveraging current strengths and resources to create the future clients want for themselves.
Psychoeducation
Psychoeducation is an integrative therapeutic approach that involves providing clients with relevant, evidence-based information about psychological processes, emotional functioning, and mental health concerns. I use psychoeducation to help clients better understand the factors that may be influencing their thoughts, emotions, behaviors, and overall well-being, in alignment with their personal goals for growth and change. In my practice, psychoeducation is tailored to each client’s unique needs and may include teaching about topics such as stress responses, emotional regulation, attachment patterns, cognitive processes, trauma responses, communication dynamics, and common mental health symptoms. The goal is to translate complex psychological concepts into practical, accessible language that clients can apply to their daily lives. By increasing understanding and insight, psychoeducation can help clients normalize their experiences, reduce self-blame, and develop greater clarity about what they are going through. This knowledge often supports improved coping skills, informed decision-making, and more effective use of therapeutic strategies outside of sessions. Psychoeducation is often integrated with other modalities in my work to enhance self-awareness and empower clients to actively participate in their own healing process. It serves as a foundation for helping individuals make sense of their experiences and apply new skills in ways that support their overall well-being and treatment goals.