Licensed to practice in Florida and accepts 50 insurances. Specializes in Anxiety, Addiction, Depression and 10 more.
I have worked in the mental health field and have helped many clients. My career path spans over 25 years and includes working in various positions. I was a Lifeguard Lieutenant for Miami Dade Ocean Rescue, a Middle School Guidance Counselor, Mental Health Counselor for the Broward Detention Center and two local hospitals - Ft. Lauderdale Hospital and Aventura Hospital and Medical Center. I derive my success from my years of experience and ability to impart on my clients the tools they need to effect the changes they so desire.
I will want to learn about their background and what brought them into treatment. I believe in showing respect and kindness to my clients. I want to encourage them to feel comfortable, safe and confident to address their mental health issues.
I have developed the skills to provide effective counseling with a calm and empathic approach to solving problems. Over the years I have worked with families, couples and individuals - providing them with various techniques to help overcome their issues and help to restore stability and harmony.
My ideal client is committed and willing to work towards changing their current life situation. My client has difficulty coping with family issues or workplace issues or substance abuse. My client is unhappy and is looking for help to change how they feel about themselves. I would promote a sense of meaning and accomplishment, by helping my client to set healthy patterns of behavior. I would guide my client to work on positive emotions and gain valuable insight to set new goals that would defeat unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors.
Other specialties
I identify as
Cash - $100 per session
Aetna
Aetna - Allied Benefits
Aetna - ASR Health Benefits
Aetna - Luminare
Aetna - Medicare
Aetna - Moda
Aetna - WebTPA
Aetna – HealthEZ
All Savers
Ambetter Health
Amerihealth Administrators
Amerihealth NJ Medicare Advantage
Anthem
Arlo
AvMed
Blue Cross Blue Shield
Blue Cross Blue Shield - Medicare
Centivo
Cigna
Cigna - HealthEZ
EAP:Cigna
EAP:Evernorth
EAP:UnitedHealthcare/Optum
Evernorth
Florida Blue
Florida Blue - Medicare
Golden Rule
GTEB
Harvard Pilgrim/UnitedHealthcare
Humana - Medicare
Humana Dual (Medicare & Medicaid)
Independence Administrators
Independence Blue Cross
Independence Keystone 65 HMO
Independence Personal Choice 65 PPO
Medicare
Optum
OptumHealth Complex Medical Conditions
Oscar
Oxford
Surest (formerly Bind)
Tufts Health/Cigna
United Medical Resources
UnitedHealthcare Complete Care (C-SNP)
UnitedHealthcare Dual (Medicare & Medicaid)
UnitedHealthcare Life Insurance
UnitedHealthcare Shared Services
UnitedHealthcare StudentResources
UnitedHealthcare/Optum
UnitedHealthcare/Optum - Medicare
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
I use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help my clients see how their thoughts, feelings, and actions are connected. Once they notice the patterns, I can begin to work with my client on shifting unhelpful thoughts so they can make better choices and feel more in control.”
Solution Focused Brief Treatment
I use this therapy as it helps clients to focus on what’s working instead of just what’s wrong. We’ll look at your strengths, times when things have gone better, and small steps you can take to move forward. The idea is to help you feel more hopeful and confident about making changes.