LMHC, 15 years of experience
Hi! I'm a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) based in Florida. I received my Masters from Webster University and have been practicing for 15 years. I help adolecents, young adults and adults struggling with stress, anxiety and depression to become the best versions of themselves. In counseling we would work together to build a foundation for healthy outcomes and beliefs systems.
In our first session together, we'll start with brief introductions, then dive into the specific challenges you're facing. This will help me create a tailored plan for us to work through in follow-up sessions.
Working as a counselor for the past 15 years has allows me to work with various individuals to help them identify the root cause of their challenges. We will also create a plan to assist them have a road map to healing.
I prefer to work with individuals who desire to make the changes necessary to improve their lives. My clients are eager to improve, but don't yet have the tools needed to make this goal a reality.
During CBT, a mental health professional helps you take a close look at your thoughts and emotions. You'll come to understand how your thoughts affect your actions. I have used CBT therapy for the past 13 years. Through CBT, clients learn and unlearn negative thoughts and behaviors and learn to adopt healthier thinking patterns and habits.
Person centered counseling fosters personal growth and healing. By incorporating active listening, unconditional positive regard and authenticity, we can work together to create a supportive environment that encourages the client to explore their feeling and belief leading to self-awareness and personal development.
Engaging clients in conversations about mental health concepts and strategies by providing handouts, worksheets and/or articles serving as reference points, diagrams, videos, or illustrations to simplify complex ideas and make information more memorable. Practicing skills, using guided role-playing exercises. Encouraging questions to foster deeper understanding of the client’s experiences. Teaching coping skills, stress management, relaxation to assist clients in managing their symptoms. Linking information to client goals and choices to actively involve the client in treatment. Educating about warning signs to prevent relapses.
A brief therapeutic approach that helps clients identify and build on their strengths to foster positive change. It is particularly effective for individuals facing life transitions, interpersonal issues, emotional distress, anxiety, stress, minor depression, relationship conflicts, and behavioral issues in children.