Hi! I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Florida. I have a Master's degree from Florida Atlantic University. With seven years of experience in substance use counseling and mentoring, I specialize in helping young adults manage stress and burnout. My focus is on empowering individuals to improve their well-being, build resilience, and become the best version of themselves through personalized, compassionate support.
In our first session, we’ll begin by getting to know each other and discussing the challenges you're facing. I’ll listen closely and ask questions to understand your unique situation. Together, we’ll develop a plan for how we can work together to achieve your goals.
With seven years of experience working with young men, I have developed a proven approach to helping clients navigate difficult situations. My strength lies in helping clients gain insight, develop practical skills, and create actionable plans that lead to long-term improvement.
Help clients find their own motivations for positive change by resolving ambivalent feelings and insecurities to find the internal motivation they need to change their behavior. It is a collaborative and empathetic process that uses four basic techniques: open-ended questions, affirmations, reflective listening, and summaries. Motivational interviewing is based on the spirit of partnership and evocation, meaning that the counselors respect the clients' expertise and resources.
Basics of mindfulness include: Awareness: Focusing attention on one’s inner processes and experiences, such as the present moment. Acceptance: Observing and accepting thoughts without judgment or avoidance. Intention: Using the heart as a compass to direct and reflect hopes and values. Attention: Training and grounding the mind in the present moment. Attitude: Paying attention with compassion and curiosity.