I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor located in the State of Florida. With over 19 years of experience, I am comfortable dealing with many kinds of issues and welcome the opportunity to assist you. I would like to work together and help you discover the tools necessary for a new and improved outlook. I am here to assist with any challenge that is affecting your well-being, and also have expertise in Stress, Depression, Anxiety, Trauma, Grief and Loss issues, relationships, LGBTQ. Life is stressful and does not have to be a journey carried alone. My passion is guiding individuals to reach their full potential; by helping to process feelings, and learn positive coping skills, for a healthy happy state of mind and achieve a more peaceful place in their life.
What can clients expect to take away from sessions with you?
To me, therapy is broken down into three main components. First, we will define the therapeutic relationship, and i will learn what you are seeking help with, what you have tried before and what you would like to see happen. I use concrete techniques to help you feel better. Therapy should be a wonderful experience that you can identify challenges, explore change and grow at your own pace.
What treatment methods and tools do you utilize?
I am extremely creative in my approach as I do not believe it is a "one size fits all". I will use whatever treatment methods/tools that are best to promote and encourage a safe, secure and accepting space for you to grow while learning techniques to feel better, and have a better quality of life. If appropriate for you, I do like to incorporate modalities such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Solution Focused Therapy to help promote different ways to perceive, process and react for a healthier life.
Explain to clients what areas you feel are your biggest strengths.
Some of my biggest strengths are in the areas of stress, anxiety/panic disorders, depression, trauma, grief and loss, life transitions whether it be family, academic or career based. I work with many populations from college students feeling overwhelmed, relationship issues, work life balance, parenting training, to empty nest parents redefining their roles, to retirement transition. I have expertise in EAP counseling.
Describe the client(s) you are best positioned to serve.
anxiety and panic disorders, Stress, trauma, grief and loss, life transitions, college students, parenting issues, career, marriage, divorce, work life balance, wellness, retirement, military/federal employees, EAP counseling.