New to Grow
I graduated with a Masters Degree from Argosy University, and I'm a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in the State of Florida. I'm a certified facilitator of the Nurturing Parenting Curriculum, have been a consultant for a local movie "Choices & Chances" and I have been a workshop presenter at the State of Florida FADAA conference on suicide postvention. In additional to my life experiences, I bring over 10 years of providing therapy to individuals who are struggling - no matter what their age.
In your first session you can expect active listening and inquiries from me while you tell your story and identify your needs. The goal of the first session, and all that follow, is to build a positive therapeutic relationship that will allow the client to gain confidence in their therapy journey.
I am comfortable helping a wide range of diagnosis, I'm compassionate, supportive and will deliver therapy with the primary focus the client's goals and needs.
I'm able to work with all age groups and a variety of diagnosis. I work closely with all my clients to ensure that the goals set for therapy is both going to improve their daily lives and meets their expectations of therapy. I will work with clients with a wide range of diagnosis' and/or life stressors and build a positive rapport that will allow for the client to gain confidence in their therapy journey.
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
I have significant experience in utilizing CBT in therapy sessions and it's used in conjunction with other methods that together they will promote positive healing and outcomes. I utilize CBT for all diagnosis' because it allows the client to explore and reframe thought processes for positive change and reduction of symptoms.
Reality Therapy
With over 10 years experience I utilized this therapy method to raise client's self awareness and acceptance of responsibility to improve therapeutic outcomes.
Psychoeducation
With 10+ years experience I utilize psychoeducation to allow the client to gain skills that will be utilized outside of the therapy hour.
Motivational Interviewing
I utilize motivation interviewing method to meet the client where they are at in therapy, which will allow the client to move forward at their pace and to strengthen the client's committment to change and improve motivation for change.
Parent-Child Interaction (PCIT)
10+ years experiencing assisting parent and their children in improving the family dynamic and interactions. I'm a certified facilitator of the Nurturing Parenting Program and can assist the parent alone or the parent and child together.