Hello, I am a Licensed Clinical Psychotherapist and a native of Central Florida. I have a Master's of Arts degree in Counseling (mental health, family/marriage, and school counseling). I enjoy working with children ages (7-12), adolescents (ages 13-18), and Young adults (ages 18-35) dealing with daily life concerns that affect their quality of life. I love the field of mental health and strive daily to be a great listener in order to assist clients with obtaining optimum mental health.
In our first session, clients can expect an introduction of who I am and then I will be listening to them as they express what they need assistance with and where they desire to be and gain in therapy.
My greatest strength as a provider is that I am passionate about helping others and I am compassionate about the path the client is on.
I love working with children ages (7-12), adolescents (ages 13-18), and Young adults (ages 18-35). I have worked with older adults also who was dealing with depression, anxiety and family issues.
I have used CBT for at least 4 years. It is primarily used when I am working with a client on recognizing how their thoughts and feelings effect their behavior. CBT is used to help with promoting th implementation of healthy coping strategies.
I've been using Christian Counseling for about 15 years. Christian counseling is typically used when the client expresses a need for input based on Biblical principles. Knowledge of a clients needs and willingness to be open about perception as it relates to the Bible is key in using this counseling modality.
I have used this mode of therapy throughout my 20 years in the field of mental health. Psychoeducation is used in order to educate the client on not only the type of therapy used but the mental health disorder that they are diagnosed with. It helps client and therapist with getting on the same page as they work through treatment.
I have used TF-CBT for the last 7 years. This therapy model is used for addressing childhood and adolescent based trauma to address mental health needs. Typically used for youth and adolescents who have experienced some sort of trauma in areas of suicidal ideations and abuse.