About Me 🌟 15 Years of Mental Health Therapy Experience: With over 15 years of dedicated practice, I’ve had the privilege of supporting individuals on their transformative journeys. My wealth of experience equips me to guide you toward positive change. 🌟 Licensed Mental Health Therapist in Florida: As a licensed therapist in the state of Florida, I am committed to providing evidence-based care. I specialize in working with students from Kindergarten to Eighth grade, helping them navigate life’s challenges. 🌟 Empathy Through Shared Experience: For over two decades, I’ve been a permanent wheelchair user due to a T-12/L=1 complete spinal cord injury. This personal journey has given me profound insights into resilience, adaptability, and the human spirit. Specializations 🌟 Adolescents: I’ve worked extensively with adolescents , addressing a wide range of concerns. Whether it’s depression, anxiety, relationship issues, parenting challenges, career transitions, OCD, or ADHD, I tailor my approach to meet your unique needs. 🌟 Compassion for Trauma Survivors: I’ve helped many individuals who have experienced physical trauma or emotional abuse. My warm and interactive therapy style creates a safe space for healing and growth. My Approach 🌟 Holistic and Respectful: I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. Stigmatizing labels have no place in our therapeutic journey. My approach combines cognitive-behavioral, humanistic, psychodynamic, and rational-emotive therapies. Together, we’ll explore what resonates best for you. Tailored Treatment Plans: Your journey is unique, and so is our dialogue. I’ll customize our treatment plan to address your specific needs, empowering you to take courageous steps toward a more fulfilling life. Taking that first step toward change requires courage. If you’re ready to embark on this journey, I’m here to support and empower you. Together, we’ll create a brighter path forward—one that celebrates your successes not only in your career but also in your social circles and emotional well-being.

What can clients expect to take away from sessions with you?

A Compassionate Journey: A 45-Minute Therapy Session Setting the Scene Imagine stepping into a cozy, sunlit room—a safe haven where your thoughts and feelings are welcome. The clock ticks softly, marking the beginning of our 45-minute journey together. I’m here, fully present, ready to listen. You’re not alone; we’re in this together. Welcoming Warmth As you settle into the plush armchair, I offer a genuine smile. “Welcome,” I say. “How has your week been?” Your response—whether a torrent of emotions or a hesitant whisper—sets the tone. We’re not just discussing days; we’re unraveling the threads of your life. The Art of Listening I lean forward, attentive. Your words matter. They’re the brushstrokes on the canvas of your soul. You share your joys—the sunflower blooming in your garden—and your sorrows—the storm that rattled your heart. I nod, validating each emotion. “Tell me more,” I encourage. And you do. Trauma’s Echoes Perhaps you carry trauma—the jagged edges of memories. Maybe it’s a car crash, a loss, or a betrayal. I tread carefully, like a guide through a dark forest. We explore the roots of pain—the gnarled tree that casts shadows. You’re not alone; I’ve walked this path with others. We find footholds—coping strategies, resilience—that lead toward healing. The Adolescent Heart If you’re a teenager, your heart beats with intensity. Social media swirls around you—a tempest of likes, filters, and comparisons. We dissect it gently. The Instagram highlight reel versus the quiet ache. The pressure to fit in, to be seen. I share stories of other teens—their courage, their vulnerability. You nod; you’re not alone. Kindergarten Whispers And if you’re younger—the age of crayon-scribbled dreams—I listen to your whispers. The monsters under the bed, the scraped knees, the wonder of stars. We play games—coloring feelings, naming them. “Sadness wears a blue cloak,” you say. We laugh. You’re not alone; your feelings matter. From Inpatient to Juvenile Halls I’ve sat in sterile hospital rooms, held hands with those battling demons. Inpatient facilities—a cocoon for fragile souls. And juvenile halls—the echo of mistakes. I’ve listened to youth—angry, scared, resilient. We’ve built bridges—tools to cross from despair to hope. Coping skills—like compasses—pointing toward a brighter path. Everyday Stressors, Everyday Triumphs We discuss stress—the backpack you carry. Homework, friendships, expectations. We unpack it, one zipper at a time. Breathing exercises,

Explain to clients what areas you feel are your biggest strengths.

Strengths in My Mental Health Therapy Sessions: A Compassionate Journey As I sit across from my clients, the room transforms—a cocoon of vulnerability, where stories unfurl like fragile wings. Here, in this sacred space, my strengths come alive—the tools I’ve honed over 15 years of guiding hearts through storms. Let me share them with you: 1. Empathetic Resonance My heartstrings are finely tuned—an orchestra of compassion. When they speak, I don’t merely listen; I feel. Their pain echoes within me, and in that resonance, healing begins. I nod, not as an expert but as a fellow traveler. Together, we bridge gaps, saying, “I see you; I hear you.” 2. The Art of Silence In the quiet moments, magic unfolds. Silence isn’t empty; it’s pregnant with possibility. I allow space for thoughts to unfurl, like fragile buds seeking sunlight. My stillness invites revelations—the buried memories, the unspoken fears. And when they spill forth, I cradle them gently, like fragile glass ornaments. 3. Curiosity as Compass I’m a detective of the soul. Curiosity guides my questions—the compass needle pointing toward hidden springs. “Tell me more,” I say. And they do. We explore inner landscapes—the tangled forests of childhood, the cliffs of trauma. Each revelation is a breadcrumb leading home. 4. The Alchemist’s Words My words aren’t mere syllables; they’re alchemical spells. “You’re not broken; you’re becoming.” “Fear is a compass; let’s navigate.” “Your scars? They’re constellations.” I transmute pain into purpose, self-doubt into self-discovery. My phrases linger—a soothing balm on raw wounds. 5. Trauma’s Whisperer Trauma tiptoes through my sessions—the ghost in the room. But I’m no stranger. I’ve danced with it—the waltz of healing. I know trauma’s language—the stammered words, the clenched fists. I offer safety, grounding techniques, and EMDR’s rhythmic cadence. Together, we rewrite their stories. 6. Playfulness as Portal I’m not all seriousness; I’m a whimsical guide. Playdough, puppets, sand trays—they’re my secret doors. Children enter, eyes wide. Adolescents, too—they build sandcastles of metaphor. We laugh together, and in that laughter, defenses crumble. Healing sneaks in, disguised as play. 7. The Art of Holding Space My therapy room isn’t four walls; it’s a cathedral. I hold space—the sacred container for tears, rage, and fragile hopes. I’m the guardian of vulnerability. When they unravel, I don’t flinch. I whisper, “You’re safe here.” And they believe me. 8.

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