Licensed to practice in Florida and accepts 50 insurances. Specializes in ADHD, Life Transitions, Trauma and PTSD and 3 more.
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Before becoming a therapist, I spent two decades teaching and coaching young adults, which means I am fluent in motivation, humor (sometimes sarcasm), and the art of redirecting chaos into purpose. This makes me particularly tuned in to working with veterans, teens/young adults, and anyone who is looking for a unique version of therapy. I am the founder and president of Here and Now Counseling Center, LLC, where I blend advocacy, multicultural awareness, and deep compassion to support clients through the hard stuff while celebrating the good stuff.
In our first session, we will discuss how therapy is work and change takes time. We will complete the intake process, begin to build trust and rapport within the therapeutic relationship, and discuss your treatment goals. You will have time to help me understand what brought you into a space to heal. I want to help you thrive in interpersonal relationships while learning how to manage work/ school/ life balance Together, we will unlock and sift through the softer sides of your emotions while unlocking your story the way you want to tell it.
I am trauma-sensitive with roots in life span development and multiculturalism. My first career as an educator in Orange Count Public Schools helps me to understand ADHD, educational and toxic industries, and Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACES). I am in the middle of my 100 years on this earth, which makes me feel competent to work with all ages. My mission is to help clients see the ways they change un "coping" behaviors and narratives, into a more peaceful present. In other words, learning how to release the &^$# that’s been running your life, give yourself some grace, and reclaim your sense of agency and peace.
I absolutely love my job and working with people who are seeking to uncover their authentic selves while healing their Complex PTSD. My clients are nurtured in a therapeutic environment to process their story while deepening self-acceptance and self-love. I specialize in adolescent mental health, but enjoy working with people of all ages. I work well with people in periods of adjustment and help clients to see that pain is a catalyst for change. I help clients see the opportunity in their struggle. This may be adjusting to a new home, a new diagnosis, or breakup.
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Cash - $150 per session
Aetna
Aetna - Allied Benefits
Aetna - ASR Health Benefits
Aetna - Luminare
Aetna - Medicare
Aetna - Moda
Aetna - WebTPA
Aetna – HealthEZ
All Savers
Ambetter Health
Amerihealth Administrators
Amerihealth NJ Medicare Advantage
Anthem
Arlo
AvMed
Blue Cross Blue Shield
Blue Cross Blue Shield - Medicare
Centivo
Cigna
Cigna - HealthEZ
EAP:Cigna
EAP:Evernorth
EAP:UnitedHealthcare/Optum
Evernorth
Florida Blue
Florida Blue - Medicare
Golden Rule
GTEB
Harvard Pilgrim/UnitedHealthcare
Humana - Medicare
Humana Dual (Medicare & Medicaid)
Independence Administrators
Independence Blue Cross
Independence Keystone 65 HMO
Independence Personal Choice 65 PPO
Medicare
Optum
OptumHealth Complex Medical Conditions
Oscar
Oxford
Surest (formerly Bind)
Tufts Health/Cigna
United Medical Resources
UnitedHealthcare Complete Care (C-SNP)
UnitedHealthcare Dual (Medicare & Medicaid)
UnitedHealthcare Life Insurance
UnitedHealthcare Shared Services
UnitedHealthcare StudentResources
UnitedHealthcare/Optum
UnitedHealthcare/Optum - Medicare
Trauma Informed Care
Trauma-informed therapy helps individuals recognize how past trauma influences patterns of codependency and insecure attachment, empowering them to set healthier boundaries and develop secure connections. By fostering safety, self-awareness, and emotional regulation, it supports healing from relational wounds that drive unhealthy dependency or fear-based attachment styles.
Culturally Sensitive Therapy
Culturally sensitive therapy validates a client’s identity and lived experiences, creating a space where they feel seen, respected, and understood. This foundation of respect fosters trust, which is essential for authentic healing and meaningful therapeutic progress.
Jungian
The Jungian perspective helps clients explore the unconscious mind, including archetypes and shadow aspects, to uncover hidden motivations and internal conflicts. By integrating these parts of the self, clients gain deeper self-awareness and move toward psychological wholeness and healing.
2 ratings with written reviews
April 23, 2026
Suzanne is great! She really understands what someone is going through at times. She is very attentive and doesnt miss a thing which guides us to the root of situational instances.
October 3, 2025
They're also warm, and humorous, I can't wait for more sessions with her. She's just the best!