Licensed to practice in Florida and accepts 10 insurances. Specializes in Child or Adolescent, Coping Skills, Depression and 6 more.
(she/her)
Clients say this provider is
Hi, I’m Grace! I work with teens and young adults, ages 13–25, who may be dealing with anxiety, depression, big or overwhelming emotions, unhealthy coping habits, or just having a hard time adjusting to changes in life. I try to keep therapy warm, comfortable, and down-to-earth, so you can feel like you can be yourself and talk openly without worrying about being judged. We’ll work together to better understand what you’re going through, find healthier ways to cope, and figure out what can help you feel more in control and like yourself again. My goal is to meet you where you’re at, listen without judgment, and help you feel supported while we work through whatever life is throwing your way.
Our first session is a chance for us to get to know each other. I take a relaxed, conversational approach and will spend time learning about what brought you to therapy, your current concerns, and the experiences that have shaped you. There is no pressure to share everything at once—we’ll move at a pace that feels comfortable for you. I also believe parents and guardians can play an important role in supporting healthy change, and when appropriate, I want to work together with them to create a supportive team around the client. During our first session, we’ll talk about how we can best work together, what support looks like outside of therapy, and what we can each expect from the therapy process moving forward. My goal is for everyone to feel heard, supported, and clear about how we can work together toward meaningful change.
I believe therapy works best when you feel safe, accepted, and genuinely heard. By showing up authentically and meeting you where you are, I create a supportive space for growth. Using DBT-informed techniques, I help clients build practical skills to manage emotions, create meaningful change, and move toward the life they want.
I specialize in working with adolescents and young adults (ages 12–25) experiencing emotional distress, life transitions, relational challenges, and difficulties with emotion regulation or maladaptive coping strategies. I provide a supportive, nonjudgmental therapeutic environment where clients can feel understood while developing healthier coping and communication skills. I also collaborate with parents and caregivers when appropriate to support continuity of care and reinforce progress outside of sessions.
My approach is to support clients in feeling understood and validated in their experiences while also exploring how current thoughts, emotions, and behaviors may be getting in the way of their goals. Together, we work on building practical skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and healthier coping so clients can respond to challenges in more effective ways.
I believe clients make the most progress in therapy when we also pay attention to what is already going well. I help clients identify their existing strengths, supports, and successes, and explore ways to build on them so they can feel more confident and capable in managing challenges and reaching their goals.
I recognize that each person brings a unique lived experience shaped by their culture, identity, and environment. I am committed to understanding your individual background and how it influences your thoughts, emotions, relationships, and experiences, and to incorporating that understanding into our work together in a respectful and thoughtful way.
I take a CBT approach to help clients understand how past difficult experiences may be impacting their thoughts, emotions, and behaviors today. We move at a pace that feels safe, focusing on building coping skills and gently working through experiences to support healing and emotional regulation.