LCSW, 5 years of experience
Hello! I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Jacksonville, Florida. I have 12+ years of case management experience working with children and families who have experienced trauma. Since receiving my Master of Social Work degree from the University of North Florida in 2020 I have worked as a clinician with diverse client populations in inpatient, outpatient, and group settings. I transitioned to solely working as a telehealth therapist in 2022, providing creative therapy services to children, teens, and young adults managing serious medical needs, mental health diagnoses, trauma-related disorders, and neurodevelopmental disabilities. I walk with my clients through a journey of healing, using creative therapy interventions to bridge the gap between the words that are spoken, and the things we have difficulty finding the words to share.
In our first session together I will spend some time getting to know you through engagement in free flowing conversation to help better understand the challenges you are experiencing that led you to therapy. We will talk about your history, strengths, relationships, and goals. This will help us create a treatment plan that is specifically tailored to meeting your needs in future sessions. At the end of each session I will always thank you for sharing time and space with me, and plan for our next session together.
I create an environment that is welcoming and supports the use of creativity in sharing various aspects of yourself that sometimes words cannot express. This often times assists with identifying underlying factors that impact your mental health, and supports progress towards measurable goals that improve psychological, emotional, and physical well-being. I believe that you are the expert of your story and that you have many strengths that will assist you in overcoming things that challenge you. Taking the first step to seeking a more fulfilling and happier life takes courage. I am here to support you in that process. As a Caribbean-American therapist, I offer a unique cultural perspective that allows me to interact with and foster greater levels of trust with diverse populations. I’m passionate about breaking down mental health stigmas, supporting mental health treatment in diverse communities, and breaking the repetitive cycles of generational trauma. My ultimate goal is to treat not only the client but also the larger community that is impacted.
Individuals of all backgrounds, including those with developmental disabilities, can benefit from therapy. I specialize in working with preteens, teenagers, and adults who are in the phase of self-discovery and rediscovery. Frequently, my clients express confusion, overwhelm, and uncertainty about their life and career trajectories. Through therapy, I partner with these clients to both improve the situations they're dealing with and to strengthen their tools and strategies for promoting change. I also work with clients who have already gained skills but require guidance to stay on track and execute the transformations they're capable of.
Therapy is not one size fits all, so I combine creative therapy with the most relevant evidence-based treatment modalities that are appropriate to support my clients in meeting their individualized treatment plan goals. Sessions will include a visual art component and a cognitive based, humanistic, mindful psychotherapy, or strength-based therapy approach.
For over 5 years I have provided psychoeducation in individual/ group settings to reduce the stigma of mental health by supporting clients in identifying how their mental health diagnoses may show up in their lives, providing resources to understand the impact, and teaching skills to support their progress towards treatment plan goals.