Licensed to practice in Florida and accepts 9 insurances. Specializes in Anxiety, Depression, Grief and 10 more.
(she/her)
New to Grow
With over a decade of broad clinical experience, I provide compassionate, client-centered therapy to individuals navigating life transitions, emotional challenges, and complex medical concerns. I earned both my Bachelor of Science in Psychology and Master of Social Work from University of Central Florida and am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in the State of Florida, as well as a Qualified Supervisor for Registered Clinical Social Work Interns in Florida. My professional background includes work in hospital settings, home health, schools, outpatient therapy, and community-based care, allowing me to support clients and families across all stages of life with a well-rounded and practical approach. With this broad array of experience I have found myself working with young children as little as 4 and the oldest being 92. I specialize in working with older adults and geriatric populations, while also supporting individuals and families experiencing anxiety, depression, grief and loss, caregiver stress, postpartum adjustment, life transitions, chronic illness, new medical diagnoses, and long-term planning concerns.I have extensive experience working collaboratively with families to strengthen communication, improve coping, navigate care-giving responsibilities, and provide emotional support during difficult seasons of life. I also provide therapy for postpartum depression or postpartum anxiety as well as couples counseling.
My goal as a therapist is to create a safe, open space that allows you to move at your own comfort. In our first session I will follow your lead and what presenting problems you would like to address throughout our time together.
This is your time and I will create that space with you. I like to build trust together and I often am referred to as having a calm, comfortable session. I tend to approach topics gently and will challenge you if there is a need. Apart of growth and healing is recognizing and creating change for yourself.
My ideal client is someone who is ready and willing to engage in the therapeutic process. They recognize that healing takes time, effort, and commitment, and they are open to doing the work required for meaningful change. They understand that growth comes not just from attending sessions, but from reflecting, practicing new skills, and taking accountability for their own progress. This client is motivated to better understand themselves, shift patterns that no longer serve them, and actively participate in creating lasting, positive change in their life.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is used in a gentle, supportive, and collaborative way. Rather than feeling structured or rigid, I approach CBT with warmth and curiosity, helping clients feel safe as we explore their thoughts, emotions, and behaviors together. I guide clients in noticing patterns, especially the thoughts that may be contributing to stress, anxiety, or feeling stuck, while honoring that these patterns often developed for a reason. With compassion, we work to gently challenge unhelpful beliefs and replace them with more balanced, realistic perspectives. I also support clients in building practical skills they can use in their daily lives, such as coping strategies, emotional regulation, and problem-solving tools. The goal is not perfection, but progress in helping clients feel more empowered, self-aware, and confident in creating change.