I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker providing telehealth therapy to adults across Florida, with a primary focus on disability adjustment, spinal cord injury support, mobility changes, and life as a wheelchair user. I specialize in helping individuals navigate the emotional, psychological, and identity shifts that often follow life-changing injuries, chronic illness, neurological conditions, and other significant medical diagnoses. In addition to supporting individuals directly affected by disability, I also provide therapy for spouses, partners, and immediate family members adjusting to a loved one’s injury or illness. Caregivers often experience overwhelm, grief, role changes, and emotional burnout, and their mental health is just as important during this transition. I also provide treatment for trauma, anxiety, depression, and major life transitions. My background includes working in both inpatient and outpatient settings with individuals experiencing medical trauma, substance use recovery, high-stress professions, and profound identity shifts following injury or changes in independence.
In our first session together, here's what you can expect
In our first session, we will begin by exploring how disability, mobility changes, chronic illness, or life after spinal cord injury may be impacting your daily life, relationships, and sense of identity. For spouses or family members, we may explore the emotional weight of caregiving, role shifts, and the stress of supporting a loved one through recovery or adjustment. Many individuals and caregivers experience grief related to disability, loss of independence, identity changes, anxiety, emotional numbness, or burnout. Therapy can be a space to process what you’ve been through and begin reclaiming your confidence, purpose, and identity. My goal is to help you feel supported while identifying practical steps toward restoring stability and direction.
The biggest strengths that I bring into our sessions
One of my greatest strengths as a therapist is helping individuals and caregivers navigate the emotional impact of disability, chronic pain, mobility impairment, and changes in independence. I am skilled in supporting clients through identity reconstruction, grief related to disability, caregiver stress, and adjustment challenges following spinal cord injury or other medical trauma. I bring a calm, grounded presence to sessions and help clients reduce anxiety, manage trauma responses, regulate overwhelming emotions, and rebuild resilience. My approach is collaborative, structured, and focused on practical strategies that lead to sustainable change.
The clients I'm best positioned to serve
I am best positioned to support individuals navigating disability, spinal cord injury, chronic illness, cancer, and other life-changing health conditions. Many of my clients are adjusting to changes in mobility, independence, and identity, and may be experiencing anxiety, depression, or uncertainty about the future. I work with individuals who feel stuck, overwhelmed, or disconnected from who they were before their diagnosis or injury. My clients are often looking to rebuild confidence, process the emotional impact of their experience, and develop a clearer sense of direction moving forward. I also support spouses, partners, and caregivers who are navigating role changes, stress, and emotional burnout while supporting a loved one. If you’re looking for a therapist who understands both the emotional and practical impact of major health changes, you’re in the right place.
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
I have extensive experience using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) in my clinical practice, particularly with individuals experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, and adjustment-related concerns. CBT is one of my primary treatment modalities because of its strong evidence base and practical, goal-oriented structure.
Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
I have solid experience utilizing Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), particularly with clients who struggle with emotional dysregulation, borderline personality disorder, and trauma-related issues. I value DBT for its structured approach that balances acceptance and change, and I often integrate its core components into both individual and group therapy settings