I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the state of Florida. I graduated from the University of Southern California with my MSW in 2015 with concentrations in military social work and mental health. I have been in the social work field for nearly a decade. I help those in the military or aviation communities, the neurodivergent/ADHD community, and people facing complex life challenges. I am EMDR trained.
What can clients expect to take away from sessions with you?
In our first session, I will be conducting a few assessments based on your presenting needs. I will ask questions about what kind of life you live now and where you want to be in the future. Together we will come up with a treatment plan and goals.
Explain to clients what areas you feel are your biggest strengths.
Being a military spouse who has moved often, I have had the opportunity to serve in a variety of populations, nearly a decade's worth of social work, exposing me to many different treatment methods and expanding my problem solving skills. I have served veterans, active duty military, parolees, foster children, those in addiction recovery, neurodivergence, and domestic violence. I am known for my collaborative, goal oriented, empathetic, strengths-based style with my clients.
Describe the client(s) you are best positioned to serve.
I have several years of experience working with those associated with the military and aviation culture. Being a part of this community comes with very specific challenges such as having to move often, being gone from home frequently, missing major family events, solo parenting, dealing with toxic work environments, and past traumas related to work. Even years after leaving the military, these problems can still result in lasting problems such as PTSD, depression, anxiety, addiction, relationship issues, and more. Clients that come to me with this background often place confidentiality as a priority, which I honor, and are wanting to process their history and current issues without having to explain too much industry specific terminology themselves. I also enjoy working with neurodiverse clients- specifically ADHD. We are seeing more awareness for those living with adult ADHD. Those living with ADHD often struggle with anxiety, mood disorders, and are in a constant battle between overwhelm and fatigue. The neurodivergent clients that come to me are often motivated to work with their neurodivergent brains but are unsure of where to start or how to be consistent and are looking for a therapist that can keep up with their unique communication style. I also work well with clients going through major life changes. These are clients who need new coping skills to get through major life stressors or are having to reform how they see their world. Perhaps these clients had the tools they needed before a major life change but now they need new ones, as well as need to process their thoughts and emotions related to change.
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4401 Avalon Boulevard, Milton, FL 32583Appointments
Virtual & in-personMy treatment methods
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
I had formal training in CBT from the University of Southern California in 2015. I use CBT to help client learn more about thought processes, identifying their own emotions, and how all this impacts their behavior.
Cognitive Processing (CPT)
I was formally trained by a veteran organization in 2015. We will examine negative thought patterns and beliefs that contribute to trauma symptoms and develop new ways of thinking about the event.
Faith based therapy
I allow the client to lead me in defining their belief system, how it has impacted them, and how their faith and spirituality has shaped their worldview. This often leads to exploring one's core values and it is an opportunity to connect with yourself in a new way. I have taken post-graduate courses at a theological seminary in Pastoral Counseling. I have spent many years, some while living overseas, working with people from many different faiths to come to terms with their faith or leaving a faith. I respect people of all faiths, those in doubt, and those with no faith.
EMDR
I use the Somatic and Attachment Focused (S.A.F.E.) approach to Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR). I use this approach to help the client process troubling memories or traumas that are still impacting the client today. I focus on helping the client develop coping skills and resources to help them process these memories and emphasis the impact of their connections with others. The S.A.F.E. approach is based on body-centered therapies, mindfulness techniques, attachment theory, and how our brains respond to stress. It helps create a safe and supportive space, which is essential for successful EMDR therapy.
Trauma Informed Care
I have worked with several populations that face trauma as a leading issue: veterans, foster children, domestic violence, those in addiction recovery, etc. I do a thorough trauma assessment and often come up with a coping skills plan with the client before talking about trauma to ensure clients are well equipped to cope with any resulting strong feelings or reactions that may come from talking about their trauma.