New to Grow
I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with over 30 years of clinical and leadership experience, licensed in Florida and Alaska. My background as a CEO and Behavioral Health Director informs my approach, blending executive-level insight with hands-on behavioral health expertise. I am dedicated to helping clients move forward with clarity, confidence, and purpose, and I prioritize creating a space where you feel genuinely seen, heard, and respected.
In your first session, we will establish a safe and collaborative space to identify your goals and explore your cultural context. I will guide the conversation to understand your challenges and strengths, discuss your expectations for therapy, and begin outlining a personalized plan. Clients can expect a structured yet flexible session that empowers them to take actionable steps toward meaningful change from the very beginning.
What sets my therapeutic approach apart is the integration of over 30 years of clinical expertise with the strategic insight gained from serving as a CEO and Behavioral Health Director. I bring a unique combination of clinical depth, organizational leadership, and real‑world problem‑solving that helps clients move forward with clarity, confidence, and purpose. Clients often tell me they appreciate how I can quickly understand complex situations, distill what matters most, and guide them toward meaningful, sustainable change. My work is collaborative and person‑centered. I draw from evidence‑based modalities—including Motivational Interviewing, CBT, NLP, and ACT—and tailor each session to the client’s strengths, cultural context, and goals. I focus not only on reducing symptoms but on helping clients build resilience, develop insight, and create practical strategies they can apply immediately in their daily lives. What truly distinguishes my approach is the environment I cultivate: one where clients feel genuinely seen, heard, and respected. This combination of clinical skill, leadership perspective, and authentic human connection consistently leads to transformative, real‑world results.
My ideal client is someone who is ready to move forward with greater clarity, confidence, and purpose—even if they are not yet sure how to get there. I work best with individuals who are motivated for change, open to reflection, and seeking a therapeutic relationship where they feel genuinely seen, heard, and respected. Many of my clients are navigating anxiety, self‑doubt, life transitions, leadership stress, or a desire to reconnect with their strengths and values. With over 30 years of clinical and leadership experience as a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, CEO, and Behavioral Health Director, I am particularly well‑suited to support clients who appreciate a thoughtful blend of clinical depth and practical, real‑world insight. My approach is collaborative and person‑centered, integrating evidence‑based practices such as Motivational Interviewing, CBT, NLP, and ACT. I tailor each session to the client’s unique cultural context, goals, and lived experience. I am committed to helping clients not only reduce symptoms but also build resilience, gain meaningful insight, and create sustainable change that aligns with who they are becoming.
Eclectic
My approach is collaborative and person-centered. I integrate evidence-based practices such as Motivational Interviewing (MI), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP), and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), tailoring sessions to each client’s unique strengths and cultural context. I aim to not only provide symptom relief but also to help clients build resilience, gain insight, and achieve sustainable real-world outcomes.