Hi there! I’m Drew, a Licensed Mental Health Counselor specializing in grief, trauma, substance use, and serious mental illness (SMI). I believe that through early intervention, lifestyle changes, and the right support, creating a life worth living is available to all of us, despite our histories and the stories we live in. My goal is to help you understand your behavioral patterns, their origins, and how to improve upon your daily experience in a way that is in line with the goals and values you have created in your life.
My journey began with my Bachelor of Arts degree in Christian Counseling, which I received from South Florida Bible College and Seminary, followed by my Master of Science degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Lynn University. My experience includes numerous stops in behavioral health, working in both residential mental health and substance abuse programs, as well as in outpatient at the PHP, IOP, and OP levels of care at multiple treatment facilities.
My passion is working with those who haven’t seen results with typical therapies and may have felt stigmatized or unseen in typical therapeutic settings. I believe in the value of the therapeutic relationship and helping you achieve your goals, creating your own story of wellness as opposed to the stories that others have imposed upon you. My only goal is to be of service, your autonomy is my number one priority.
Modalities that I am well versed in include Time Limited Psychodynamic Therapy (TLPD), Adlerian Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Narrative Therapy, Integrative Harm Reduction Therapy (IHRT), which I will tailor to help the client better manage their own emotional experience and construct the best possible life for themselves. I work with teens and adults individually, and also work with couples and families.