I am a licensed mental health counselor, based in Florida, with a Master's degree in professional counseling, emphasis on trauma, marriage and family, special populations, consulting and school counseling from Webster University, Bachelor's degree in criminology and human services from Saint Leo University and an Associate's degree in Paralegal Studies from the College of Central Florida. I am a Florida Supreme Court certified dependency mediator and credentialed instructor for the Department of Children and Families. I teach a bi-annual class on how to recognize trauma in children. I have 10 years experience as a counselor, and enjoy working with persons who have experienced ACEs (Adverse Childhood Experiences) and other traumas.
In our first session together, here's what you can expect
The first session is information gathering. Here is where you to tell me about you, your family history, health and mental wellness, why you seek therapy and your expectations. Empathy is plentiful here. Please, don't allow the stigma associated with mental health care keep you from living your best life. "Heal Thyself," resonates with me. You have more power than you know!
The biggest strengths that I bring into our sessions
I believe, it is important for the therapist to understand the cultural "language" spoken, even before a word is uttered. When a client feels they are understood, it builds trust. There are some who have been culturally conditioned to believe that therapy breaks tradition, or signifies a lack of faith. These are myths. As a therapist, I understand the importance of cultural competence. Respect is spoken here. Welcome to my place!
The clients I'm best positioned to serve
I help you process negative things from the past to gain insight into why you are attracted to toxic persons or unhealthy relationships. Ever wonder, why you're so angry or sad? Trauma alters the brain and can affect your outlook on life. Maybe you're struggling with abandonment and relationship issues, I can help you identify negative behaviors that keep you from moving forward. My specialties are PTSD, trauma-informed care, women's issues, conflict resolution, depression, anxiety and ADHD.
Trauma-Focused CBT
If your past experiences do not enhance, encourage or lift you, leave them on the conveyor belt of life. It is baggage.
Trauma Informed Care
I work from the past to the present. This helps you find out why and how events from the past affect your today.
6 ratings with written reviews
October 3, 2025
Came to this provider because of her experience dealing with trauma. I appreciated her insight into what trauma is, how it affects us, and the importance of working through it to get past it. I felt she asked good questions and listened very attentively. She was warm and thoughtful in her responses, and she was clear in her approach to treatment. I definitely recommend her.
May 8, 2025
Ms Connie has been a great help to me. She keeps me on message and focuses on my mental health FIRST, then family. Thanks to my Provider for the referral.
May 5, 2025
Dr King gets me to open to wounds that need to be healed and I feel so much better after every session with her.