I'm a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in Florida, here to provide support and guidance on your journey towards healing. I strive to create a warm and open-minded space where you can feel safe to explore and process your thoughts and feelings. It's important for me to meet you where you are and work together to address any challenges you may be facing. I believe in the strength and resilience that exists within each individual, and my role is to help you discover those inner resources to heal from the wounds of the past, break free from the holds trauma may have on your life, and build resilience for the future.
What can clients expect to take away from sessions with you?
Our first session is an opportunity for us to get to know one another. I understand how difficult and uncomfortable it can be to open up and share intimate details of your life with someone you just met. Therefore, we will move at your own pace, as I recognize the need for safety and trust in order to effectively process traumatic experiences. During our initial session, I may gather background information you feel comfortable discussing, review any assessments you may have completed, and explore your goals for therapy. I will also encourage you to ask any questions you may have about my approach or about therapy in general!
Explain to clients what areas you feel are your biggest strengths.
I embrace a unique counseling experience that goes beyond traditional methods. Within my holistic approach, I utilize evidenced-based mindfulness practices and trauma-focused techniques including EMDR and components of play and expressive arts therapies to enhance the mind-body connection and cultivate self-awareness, empowerment, and healing.
Describe the client(s) you are best positioned to serve.
My passion is working with individuals who feel as if they'll never break free from their past. Those who may have been in therapy before, those who consider themselves to be "self-aware"; however, continue to struggle with the same patterns, thoughts, and feelings. Maybe you logically *know* something wasn't your fault, but it still *feels* like it was. Together we will work towards getting your thinking and feeling parts of you on the same page. I take therapy a step further by utilizing the language of the body for healing and growth.