LCSW, 8 years of experience
I’m Michelle (she/her) and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Central Florida. Central Florida has been my home for over 15 years. I attended University of Central Florida where I completed both a Bachelors and Masters of Social Work. During my Masters, I also specialized in Military Social Work and received training in Play Therapy. Since then, I have gone on to work with families and youth, strengthening relationships, overcoming trauma (particularly sexual trauma), and building their self- worth. I have 6 years of experience as a Clinical Social Worker where I have been able to utilize my bilingual skills specifically with adolescents and their families. Along with acquiring skills in expressive therapies, therapy outdoors, as well as superhero therapy to utilize fandom and creativity to help clients reach their Better Tomorrow. Currently I am an MSTI Florida Certified Sex Therapist. I am a mother, a wife, a survivor, and like you I am flawed. Each of us is on a journey of self growth and discovery and I would love to be a part of yours.
During our first session I like to get to know my clients and complete an initial assessment where I gain background information to better help you on your journey.
Most of my experience is in trauma of various sorts but I like to come at trauma from a cultural perspective. Where we came from and the enviornement we grew up in impacts our experiences and the lense which we look at the world.
I connect well with the Bipoc population, sex positive, LGBTQ+, and teen population.
Together we identify patterns of thought and behavior and how to channel them into who the client wants to be in a healthy manner.