Licensed to practice in 2 states and accepts 10 insurances. Specializes in Anxiety, Depression, Trauma and PTSD and 8 more.
(he/him)
I work with individuals facing anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship challenges, addiction, grief, life transitions, and stress. Many clients come to therapy feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or uncertain about the next step. Together, we identify patterns that keep you from living the life you want and develop practical strategies for lasting change. My approach is collaborative, compassionate, and goal-oriented, helping you build resilience, strengthen relationships, and move forward with greater confidence, purpose, and emotional well-being.
I utilize an integrative counseling approach tailored to the unique needs of each client. My clinical work draws from Adlerian Psychology, Reality Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and evidence-based trauma treatment modalities. In 2021, I completed specialized training in Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART), an innovative eye-movement-based therapy that has demonstrated significant effectiveness in treating trauma, anxiety, depression, obsessive-compulsive symptoms, intrusive thoughts, and other emotional challenges. I have witnessed remarkable outcomes with ART and considers it a valuable tool in helping clients achieve relief and lasting healing. Whether working with individuals seeking personal growth or clients navigating addiction recovery and trauma, I am committed to creating a supportive, collaborative, and results-oriented therapeutic experience. My goal is to help you identify your strengths, overcome obstacles, and build fulfilling lives aligned with your values and goals.
My diverse professional background includes work within the insurance industry, the Florida Department of Corrections, the Tampa Court System’s Victim Assistance Program, community-based behavioral health services, and hospital settings. I also owned and operated a successful group counseling practice in St. Petersburg, Florida for nearly ten years. In addition, I have managed a nonprofit behavioral health assessment program, managed a hospital-based substance abuse Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP), and I served as a Clinical Director for a substance abuse treatment facility. This broad range of experience has given me a unique understanding of human behavior, resilience, and the process of personal transformation.
I specialize in helping individuals who are seeking meaningful, lasting change in their lives and relationships. With more than 20 years of clinical experience, I am particularly well equipped to work with individuals experiencing anxiety, trauma, depression, life transitions, relationship challenges, stress, burnout, and addiction recovery. My clients are often high-functioning people who have achieved success in many areas of life but feel stuck, overwhelmed, or disconnected and are ready to move beyond simply managing symptoms toward creating lasting personal growth. My integrative approach combines Adlerian Psychology, Reality Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART) to provide practical, evidence-based treatment tailored to each client's unique needs and goals. My extensive experience in private practice, behavioral health leadership, substance abuse treatment, hospitals, corrections, and victim services allows me to confidently work with both straightforward and complex clinical concerns while fostering a collaborative, supportive, and results-oriented therapeutic relationship.
Other specialties
I identify as
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
This is an evidence-based approach that helps people identify and change unhelpful patterns of thinking and behavior that contribute to emotional distress. By learning practical skills to challenge negative thoughts, develop healthier coping strategies, and make positive behavioral changes, clients can reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression, stress, and other mental health concerns while building greater resilience and confidence.
Adlerian
Adlerian Therapy is a holistic, goal-oriented approach that helps clients understand how their life experiences, beliefs, and relationships influence the choices they make today. In my work, I use Adlerian principles to help clients identify their strengths, gain insight into unhelpful patterns, develop a greater sense of purpose and belonging, and make intentional changes that support healthier relationships and a more fulfilling life.
Reality Therapy
Reality Therapy is a practical, present-focused approach that helps clients examine whether their current choices and behaviors are effectively meeting their needs and supporting the life they want to create. In my work, I help clients identify what they can control, take responsibility for meaningful change, and develop realistic, effective strategies that align with their values, goals, and relationships.
Trauma Informed Care
Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART) is an evidence-based, trauma-focused psychotherapy that helps clients reduce the emotional and physiological distress associated with traumatic memories, intrusive thoughts, anxiety, grief, and other distressing experiences. Using a combination of guided eye movements, relaxation techniques, and voluntary image replacement, I help clients process difficult memories without requiring them to share every detail of the traumatic event. ART works by reducing the intensity of emotional responses to distressing experiences while promoting healthier cognitive and emotional processing. This approach can be effective for individuals struggling with PTSD, childhood trauma, anxiety, depression, intrusive thoughts, phobias, grief, and other stress-related concerns, allowing many clients to experience meaningful symptom relief in a relatively short period of time.