I’m a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over a decade of experience supporting children, teens, and adults. My approach is grounded in empathy, validation, and active listening, creating a safe and supportive space for healing and growth. Together, we’ll work at your pace to understand your story, build resilience, and strengthen emotional regulation skills. I have extensive experience helping individuals and families navigate and heal from traumatic experiences, and I strive to empower each client with tools and insights that foster lasting change

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with a unique educational background in Pre-Pharmacy and Bachelors of Science in Biology. This diverse educational background plays a role in my ability to encompass the mind, body, soul approach during therapy. I look forward to being a supporter in your life journey. I believe taking thoughts captive from the root will change the outcome of your actions.

Hello! My name is Derek Kee-Haynes. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Qualified Supervisor dedicated to guiding individuals as they navigate the deeper dimensions of personal growth, healing, and transformation. I am licensed in both Texas and Florida. With a career spanning more than a decade in client advocacy and therapeutic support, I have devoted my professional life to helping individuals move through life’s challenges with greater clarity, resilience, and purpose.

I’m a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Masters Certified Addiction Profressional with a trauma-informed, hands on, client-centered approach. I help individuals navigate challenges like addiction, PTSD, anxiety, self-esteem and relationship issues including co-dependency by creating a safe space to explore what’s underneath the pain. My goal is to support you in healing, building healthier coping skills, and creating a life that feels more grounded, connected, and authentic.

As a licensed therapist, I specialize in supporting individuals navigating complex emotional landscapes. My practice centers on helping clients address challenges like depression, anxiety, relationship dynamics, and life transitions. I bring a compassionate, culturally informed approach to therapy, supporting individuals from diverse backgrounds and life experiences. My work focuses on helping clients navigate challenges such as anxiety, trauma, life transitions, relationship concerns, and personal growth. I strive to create a safe, affirming, and collaborative space where each person feels respected, understood, and empowered to achieve their goals. I obtained a Master's degree in Social Work from the University of West Florida and a Bachelor's degree in Psychology from the University of Central Florida, demonstrating applied knowledge of mental health principles and practices.

My core belief is simple: I believe in you and your ability to become the healthiest, most fulfilled version of yourself. Life often makes it hard to see that potential, let alone know how to get there. My role is to be your guide and ally on that journey. My path to becoming a clinician has been intentional. Beyond my master's degree in counseling and advanced post-master's training, my work in non-profit and community mental health has given me a breadth of experience with people from all walks of life. This doesn't mean "I've seen it all," but it does mean that I'm prepared to meet you where you are, without judgment. No matter what you're going through, if you are ready to take a step, so am I.

WELCOME TO GARDEN GROVE COUNSELING AND THERAPY! My entire career has been driven by a desire to help others live their best life. I find inspiration in nature, music, and the creative arts ~ I believe these avenues allow us to connect deeply with our feelings and positively influence our mood and ability to find joy in the simple things life has to offer.  My approach to therapy emphasizes self-care, encourages you to connect deeply with your emotions and feelings, and focuses on growth towards personal goals of well-being and happiness.

I believe that everyone has a story to tell and that everyone has the right to tell their story. You deserve to be heard and understood in the ways that are best for you. Through a collaborative approach, we'll sit together and unravel the thoughts, hurt, and experiences that make you, you. At the end of the day, therapy is about you and your best interest coming to fruition while being in a safe, non-judgmental space. I'm excited to work with you and see the growth that can happen. When you're ready, please feel free to reach out.

Hi, I’m so glad you’re here. I am a bilingual therapist originally from Caracas, Venezuela, and I am honored to support the diverse community here in Florida in both English and Spanish. In my practice, I focus on truly accompanying your pace, offering a warm, judgment-free space where your unique cultural, personal, and spiritual experiences are deeply respected. By gently blending clinical psychology and tools like EMDR with a deeply rooted Catholic-Christian worldview, my goal is to help you heal your mind, body, and spirit so you can find true peace and live a fulfilling and authentic life.

Hi! I’m Cassie, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). I'm so glad you've made it here. It takes a brave person to recognize they want to make a change within themselves. Your struggle is human, and you don't have to make sense of it alone. I have experience working with individuals navigating life transitions, trauma, mood disorders, and relationship challenges. I aim to create a calm, down-to-earth space where mindfulness and present-focused tools help you feel grounded and supported. I believe your pain is your portal - an invitation directly to the soul. Your pain is asking for your attention - it carries insight, emotion, and parts of you that are asking to be seen. When you begin to turn toward it, rather than away, something shifts. Real change doesn’t come from pushing feelings down. It comes from allowing them. From making space for the tears, the truth, and the experiences that never had a voice. If you’re ready, we can walk through together.

Often the biggest obstacles lie within, and my goal is to enable you to free yourself from problematic thoughts, feelings, and behaviors so that you may strive for your ideal version of yourself. Personally and professionally, I pride myself on my rapport with everyone that I encounter. I have genuine and unconditional respect and patience for others. I remain objective and non-judgmental, while still developing close working relationships that are productive and challenging. I specialize in improving thoughts, emotions, behaviors, and outcomes. I enjoy working in music production, and share music therapy exercises often. I look forward to delving into any interests that you are looking to pursue. It is very important to discover your talents and develop confidence in articulating and communicating thoughts and feelings. These can be great coping skills, recreation, or even a potential career.

Hello, I’m Edmundo Carrion. I work with adults who are navigating life transitions, stress, anxiety, self-doubt, and the lingering impact of difficult experiences. I bring experience from crisis, detox, residential, outpatient, and rehabilitation settings, which has shaped a calm, grounded approach to therapy, especially during overwhelming or uncertain moments. I believe meaningful change happens when you feel understood, supported, and empowered. In our work together, we’ll focus on building practical skills, strengthening insight, and reconnecting you with the strengths you already have. My goal is to help you feel more confident, balanced, and capable of moving forward in your life.

With over 20 years of combined experience begining on suicide prevention, DV, and community hotlines, in hospitals & clinics, all levels of mental health and addiction treatment centers, palliative and hospice home care, along with extensive education, certification, & training; I have learned and loved to coach, advocate, educate, counsel, & inspire healing. I stand by personal and professional values of authenticity, courage, integrity, and compassion. I stand by the ethics of the National Association of Social Work. My Clifton Strengths are Empathy, Positivity, Input, Activator, and Achiever. As always, it remains my passion, mission, and joy to witness others expand & I am fulfilled by continuing this journey with you. I am always expanding myself too, so I continue to learn, read, and attend extensive continuing trainings. In personal time, I love taking my dogs for runs/walks/hikes, doing yoga/reiki/meditation/breathwork, dancing, riding my motorcycle, being in nature, and spending time with my loved family, friends, colleages, cats, and farm animals. Lol.

I am a licensed therapist who works with adults navigating anxiety, trauma, burnout, relationship difficulties, and major life transitions, including divorce, separation, and shifts in identity or direction. I also support first responders who are managing chronic stress, burnout, and the emotional demands of high-intensity work, as well as individuals who are struggling with the transition into adulthood after high school and finding their footing in independence, relationships, and purpose. My style is collaborative, supportive, and grounded in helping you make sense of what you’re going through without judgment. Many of the people I work with feel overwhelmed, stuck, or unsure of how to move forward, even if they’re doing their best to keep things together on the outside. Therapy with me is a space to slow down, understand patterns, and begin creating more clarity and stability in your life. I integrate insight-oriented therapy with practical, evidence-based tools to help you build emotional awareness, improve coping skills, and make meaningful, sustainable change. You don’t need to have everything figured out to start—our work begins with where you are right now.

I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor who works with children, adolescents, and adults experiencing anxiety, trauma, and emotional challenges. I help clients better understand themselves, express their emotions, and build healthier ways of coping and relating to others. My goal is to create a safe, supportive space where meaningful and lasting change can take place, helping clients feel more confident, balanced, and connected in their daily lives.

Many people come to therapy feeling overwhelmed, burned out, or emotionally exhausted from constantly caring for others while neglecting their own needs. If you’re caring for an aging parent, spouse, or another loved one over the age of 18, you don’t have to carry that stress alone. My name is Clint, and I’m a Licensed Clinical Social Worker serving clients in Florida and Alabama. I specialize in supporting caregivers of older adults and individuals with disabilities over the age of 18 who may be struggling with burnout, anxiety, guilt, stress, or feeling emotionally drained. As a former primary caregiver for my father, I understand firsthand the emotional and practical challenges caregiving can bring. Balancing medical appointments, family responsibilities, work demands, and the emotional weight of supporting a loved one can leave little time to care for yourself. Since 2011, I’ve worked alongside caregivers and families to help reduce burnout, build healthier boundaries, improve coping skills, and create more balance in daily life. My approach is compassionate, collaborative, and focused on practical tools you can use outside of sessions. I draw from evidence-based approaches such as CBT, ACT, and supportive therapy to help clients manage stress, navigate difficult emotions, and reconnect with their own well-being. You don’t need to have everything figured out before starting therapy. The first session is simply an opportunity for us to talk about what’s been weighing on you and explore whether working together feels like a good fit — with no pressure or expectations. If you’re ready for support, I’d be honored to work alongside you.

Hello! I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC). I received my Masters from Nova Southeastern University and have been practicing for 4 years. I believe in tailoring treatment to meet the unique needs and preferences of each individual, fostering a collaborative and empowering therapeutic relationship. My clients feel overwhelmed and confused as they go through challenging life transitions. Thus, I help adults struggling with stress and burnout become the best versions of themselves.

I have known I wanted to work with people since I was in elementary school. By my psychology class in high school, I knew that’s what I wanted to do. When I was getting my undergraduate degree, my grandparents, whom had been a major emotional support for me, had been diagnosed with dementia. I learned firsthand the stress that can create for individuals and families. My next step was graduate school where I began to learn the skills and strategies to work with people and help them. Since then, I have worked with individuals and families during some of their more stressful times to process and identify their thoughts and feelings while implementing helpful change.

My name is Dr. Frank Gorritz. I currently hold 8 years of practice with my Master's Degree in Clinical Counseling and Psychology and my Doctoral Degree in Counselor Education and Supervision. While I specialize in anxiety, depression, trauma, substance use, and minority stress, I am here to work with you across diverse lived experiences and concerns, as well as explore any goals that are important to you and your healing. Know that this space is an open door for you, one where we can experience empowerment, resilience, pain, and celebration with no judgment. Just a space for you.

Hi, I'm Kelly McIntyre, LMHC, NCC, CCMHC, QS, founder of Sunlight Counseling and Assessments, LLC.I believe therapy should be a place where you feel safe, understood, and supported while also being challenged to grow. My approach is trauma-informed, compassionate, and collaborative. Clients often describe me as calming, honest, genuine, and approachable. While I provide empathy and validation, I also offer gentle accountability and encouragement when needed. I believe growth happens when we feel supported enough to step outside of our comfort zones, and I work alongside my clients to help them build confidence, resilience, and self-awareness.

My name is Melissa Benzaquen, a bilingual Licensed Mental Health Counselor born and raised in Venezuela. I help adults who are struggling with anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, life transitions, relationship challenges, and emotional overwhelm find greater clarity, confidence, and emotional balance. I am especially passionate about supporting women who feel emotionally exhausted, stuck, disconnected from themselves, or trapped in unhealthy relationship patterns. Many of my clients come to therapy feeling lost, overwhelmed, or unsure of how to move forward. Together, we work toward rebuilding self-worth, strengthening emotional resilience, and creating a life that feels more peaceful, fulfilling, and aligned with their values. I believe therapy should be a safe, supportive space where you feel heard, understood, and empowered. My goal is to help clients feel emotionally stronger, more hopeful, and more confident in their ability to navigate life's challenges and create meaningful change.

I am a dedicated social work and behavioral health professional with extensive experience in case management, medical social work, suicide prevention, and services for older adults. I bring a compassionate, person centered approach to care, grounded in respect, cultural humility, and a strong commitment to supporting individuals through life’s most challenging transitions. With experience working across the lifespan from young adulthood through end-of-life care I have developed a deep understanding of the emotional, medical, and social factors that impact wellbeing. This includes supporting individuals within the LGBTQIA+ community, caregivers, and those navigating complex health or psychosocial needs. I am committed to creating a safe, affirming, and collaborative therapeutic environment where clients feel heard, supported, and empowered to move toward meaningful change and improved quality of life.

I’m a trauma-informed therapist and founder of Roots Healing Alliance, where I support individuals and couples in deep, integrative healing that connects mind, body, and lived experience. My work is rooted in both clinical training and lived experience, I’ve been drawn to understanding people and emotional depth for as long as I can remember, and I bring that lifelong curiosity into the therapy space. I specialize in helping clients make sense of anxiety, trauma, and relationship patterns through a blend of psychodynamic, somatic, attachment-based, and interpersonal approaches. I also incorporate Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART), Critical Memory Integration (CMI), and brain-based strategies to support emotional processing and nervous system regulation. Clients often describe my style as direct, warm, and authentically human, with a sense of humor that helps make heavy work feel more approachable. I don’t show up with a “therapist mask,” but as a real person who can sit with struggle while also helping you move through it. I work especially well with therapists, healers, and high-insight clients who are ready for meaningful, lasting change.

Hi, My name is Velma Penermon Stevens, therapist with Soulistic Counseling and Therapeutic Services, LLC.. I am a licensed therapist (LCSW-QS) in the state of Florida. I attended Florida A&M University for undergraduate school then I went on to obtain my MSW degree from Florida State University. I have over 25 years working in the not for profit sector and 10 years in pastoral care. It is these work experiences where I gained my passion to help others, leading me to open my own private practice agency.

Welcome, I'm Brian, and I am a Florida licensed mental health counselor. For over twelve years, I have worked with clients to explore and resolve depression, anxiety, and relationship conflicts. To do so, I focus on helping my clients identify their strengths and maximize those strengths to overcome obstacles. I also work with my clients to challenge negative automatic thoughts that often drive or maintain personal difficulties. Being in the moment, as well as relaxation, body awareness, and other coping skills have helped my client's to cope with difficult thoughts and feelings while we get to the bottom of the issues. When are ready to begin your journey, I'm ready to help. We can work together to improve your well-being and quality of life.

I am Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) with nearly 15 years of experience working with youth, adolescents, adults, and families to improve their mental health. I specialize in addressing issues related to trauma, anxiety, depression, stress, life transitions, relationship issues, parenting issues, and more. I earned my Master's degree Marriage and Family Therapy from St. Thomas University. I also completed a certification in loss and healing and a certification in trauma as well as two additional years of post-graduate study, passed the advanced national clinical board, and gained my professional license in the state of Florida afterward. I have chosen to continue my education by taking hundreds of hours of additional courses in the neurobiology of trauma, grief and loss, abuse recovery, child development, parenting, and communication. We all encounter obstacles in our lives. I am confident that I will be able to assist you on this journey providing you with enlightenment and new techniques that will enable you to be able to cope with whatever challenges or obstacles you may be facing in life. If you are wanting to embark on this new journey, schedule an appointment with me today!

Hello! My name is Lidia Conners, a Clinical Social Worker with over 17 years of experience. I have successfully treated a diverse population of individuals and older adolescents with mental health inquiries specifically with anxiety, depression or trauma. I came to this field as I believe in the potential we all have and understand that at times certain erroneous/irrational perceptions or an overactive /underactive nervous system many times keep us stuck and rob us from living our best lives. I strongly believe in contributing to the well-being of my clients using a client-centered, caring/compassionate individualized approach.

It is my desire and goal through the process of counseling to assist each client to help them find restoration and healing from the broken places of their stories and relationships so you have the opportunity to live life as it is intended. To live a life of freedom, hope and abundance to provide a safe nonjudgmental place to empower people with the insight and skills needed to move forward. I have experience and success in helping people with various types of anxiety, depression, stress, trauma, substance abuse, relationship issues, family problems, hard to handle teens.

I’m a humanistic, person‑centered therapist who supports teens and adults navigating stress, anxiety, and overwhelming life demands. I help high‑achieving and highly sensitive clients slow down, build self‑awareness, and create healthier balance in their lives. Through compassionate exploration and mindfulness‑based practices, I guide clients in understanding their patterns, strengthening resilience, and making meaningful changes that lead to greater clarity, emotional well‑being, and a more grounded daily life.

I’m a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) who specializes in working with adolescents and young adults navigating challenges related to anxiety, executive functioning, and relationships. I provide a supportive, nonjudgmental space where clients can feel understood while building practical skills to manage stress, improve focus and organization, and develop healthier connections with others. My approach is collaborative, warm, and strengths-based, helping clients gain insight into their thoughts, emotions, and behaviors while developing tools they can apply in everyday life. Whether you're feeling overwhelmed by school, work, life transitions, motivation struggles, or relationship difficulties, I work alongside you to identify meaningful goals and create lasting, positive change. My goal is to help clients build confidence, improve self-awareness, and feel more capable of navigating life's challenges.

Jed Shlackman, M.S. Ed., LMHC provides a variety of individual, family, and group counseling and healing services. Jed combines traditional humanistic and cognitive oriented psychotherapy approaches with holistic guidance and advanced mind-body and energetic healing methods (such as hypnotherapy, meditation, Reiki, mindfulness, energy psychology, emotional release, trauma healing, sound healing) that can foster deep healing and more rapid transformation - physically, emotionally, mentally, and spiritually. Jed has worked as a counselor for over 25 years and has trained in a wide spectrum of counseling and healing methods. Jed provides a client-centered approach that seeks to identify which resources will best support the client and promote well-being and solutions that truly enhance life and build resilience. Jed is a native of South Florida and studied psychology and counseling at the University of Miami. While beginning his career providing counseling for children and adolescents and their families Jed went through a process of spiritual exploration and self-discovery that led to subsequent training in hypnotherapy, Reiki and energy healing, energy psychology, meditation, sound healing, trauma healing, and other complementary and alternative healing methods. Jed is also an author, with books available on Amazon, and is an amateur musician performing as "Jedi Shaman." Jed provides counseling and healing services with a holistic orientation, which refers to addressing the "whole" person and the systems and environments the person is a part of. This approach incorporates cognitive, humanistic, family systems, and psychodynamic therapies as well as transpersonal psychological therapies, hypnosis, energy psychology, expressive therapies, mind-body healing modalities, and vibrational/energetic healing approaches, as well as somatic therapies and addressing biological systems with herbs, essential oils, diet, and nutritional interventions. As a multi-talented, compassionate counselor with extensive knowledge and diverse experience Jed provide comprehensive healing services and collaboration with clients.

Hi, I'm Lauren, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 14 years of experience helping adults navigate anxiety, trauma, stress, burnout, relationship challenges, and life transitions. Many of the clients I work with feel overwhelmed, emotionally exhausted, disconnected from themselves, or stuck in patterns that no longer serve them. I am passionate about helping people understand and regulate their nervous systems. When stress, trauma, or difficult life experiences keep us in survival mode, it can impact our relationships, emotions, physical health, and overall quality of life. Together, we will explore the connection between your thoughts, emotions, behaviors, and physical sensations while building the tools needed to feel more grounded, balanced, and in control. My approach is both collaborative and direct. I believe therapy should be both supportive and practical. I strive to create a safe, non-judgmental space where you can gain insight, and create meaningful, lasting change.

Dr. Pamela Spears is a licensed mental-health and behavior-analytic provider and the owner of Pathways 2 Change, Inc. and Therapeutically Speaking, serving Miami-Dade and Broward counties. She specializes in evidence-based care—CBT and skills-focused behavioral interventions—tailored for adults. Dr. Spears partners closely with individuals, families, and group homes to set clear goals, track progress, and build practical coping skills that improve daily functioning. Her style is warm, direct, and collaborative: you’ll leave each session with concrete strategies you can use right away. Therapeutically Speaking— together we can achieve the extraordinary with assistance through one’s crossroads.

I am doctoral-trained therapist who integrates evidenced based clinical practices in ways that can meet your unique needs/challenges. For instance, I will utilize your strengths, resources and culture in order to explore problems from multiple vantage points. And, I will develop a treatment plan that incorporates co-existing issues. Whether you are experiencing family problems, anxiety, depression, relationship challenges or another issue, I will facilitate conversations where solutions to the problem become more accessible and visible: I believe my clients have the capacity and agency to take actions that are right for them. These are times of uncertainty and challenges for many people. Each person, relationship and family is impacted differently. I am trained to work with individuals, couples, children and families; hence, I am prepared to offer you or your family comprehensive and holistic recommendations. This can be that first step toward an experience where the destination will be determined by each of you. If this speaks to you, I invite you to contact me and schedule a consultation.

Hello, I am Fabiola Desire. Thank you for choosing me and you are in great hands! The reason I choose to be in this is field is that my Haitian grandmother taught to me to see the good in people and show compassion to others. I am a product of Haitian immigrant parents and saw the lack of mental health services in the community. I want to be able to get you through your life challenges. I have provided a safe place you to share the most sensitive moments in your life. Therapy can be difficult as we discussed vulnerable and sensitive events they may have happened in your life. However, seeking therapy can give you a sense of empowerment, freedom, and a place for you to heal and see things from a different perspective. I am here to be along with you during this journey. Clients have been able to share the most difficult events in their lives with me. I provide support, comfortable and safe place for you to share your life.

I have over two decades of behavioral health expertise, ensuring you are in good hands. As a well-rounded practitioner providing therapeutic interventions to both adults and children, I aim for excellence. My 25 years of best practice interventions have yielded fruitful outcomes. I am available to support client's that are ready to have a real encounter and a meaningful change in their life.

I am dual-licensed in Mental Health & Counseling and Marriage and Family Therapy in the State of Florida only. I currently work with adult patients (21+) only. I practice under my business name: ahdezctherapist, LLC. I am not a prescriber. If you are seeking medication management, you need to meet with a doctor, psychiatrist or psychiatric nurse practitioner (PMHNP). Please do not set an appointment with me if you are in any form of crisis or harmful situation, have thoughts to harm yourself or others, contact 9 1 1 or 9 8 8 (Suicide & Crisis Lifeline), or go to your nearest emergency room. I do not specialize in the treatment of severe depression. No programe una cita conmigo si se encuentra en una crisis o tiene pensamientos de hacerse daño a sí mismo o a otros, llame al 911 o al 988 (Línea de Ayuda para Crisis), o acuda a la sala de urgencias más cercana. Si busca tratemiento con medicación, debe reunirse con un médico, un psiquiatra o un enfermero especialista en salud mental (PMHNP). I take two to three weekends off per month (Friday evening through Monday morning). After 6 pm and and on weekends, I do not read nor answer any messages. Messages will be replied during office hours. I take Holidays and weekends off. I will be on vacation from 6/19/26 through 6/29/26. Voy a estra de vacaciones dese Junio 19 hasta Junio 29 del 2026. I am required under State law to report a suspected abuse of a child, elderly person or individual with a disability. I may have to breach confidentiality if you report a specific plan or intent to cause harm to yourself or an identifiable person. I look forward to meeting with you and providing therapeutic support.

am a licensed mental health therapist with over four years of clinical experience providing evidence-based treatment to individuals experiencing addiction, mood disorders, and trauma-related concerns. My work is grounded in a trauma-informed framework that prioritizes safety, collaboration, and empowerment. I primarily utilize Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) to support emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness, and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) to help clients process and resolve traumatic experiences that continue to impact functioning. I have experience addressing a wide range of mental health concerns and approach therapy as a collaborative process, working with clients to develop effective coping strategies, strengthen resilience, and support long-term stability and recovery.

I'm the owner of my private practice, Compassion-Based Happiness, and work to help you reach higher levels of peace, happiness & self-compassion. I'm a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist (MT 4262) and hold a Ph.D., a DMFT with a focus on happiness interventions, and 3 Master's degrees, including a Master's in Happiness Studies. I am a certified clinical hypnotherapist and am a registered yoga and mindfulness instructor. I'm also an Adjunct Professor at USF. Testimonials can be found on www.drsaraspowart.com. I've done over 15,000 sessions & apply empathy, strength-building, mindfulness, hypnotherapy, REBT, Solution-Focused, EMDR, ACT, Narrative, Safe and Sound Protocol & Compassion-Focused Therapy techniques. I provide in-person & Telehealth sessions. I created the Happiness-Based Mindfulness approach, the Applied Empathy therapy approach, and wrote the book "You Are Love." I create personalized happiness & self-compassion plans to figure out exactly how to get to where you want to be:) I specialize in working w/ children, couples, & individuals with stress & trauma.

I am a trained professional who uses therapeutic techniques to help clients understand, manage and overcome emotional , psychological or behavioral challenges. I combined professional knowledge of mental health disorders, evidence based interventions and tailored, collaborative approach to address each client's unique needs. I am a guide and a facilitator helping clients navigate their internal experiences, develop insight, and build practical skills to create lasting change in their lives.

Welcome! I’m so glad you’re here. It’s incredibly brave to reflect on your life and decide to make positive changes. Seeking support is often the first meaningful step forward. I believe one of the most healing experiences a person can have is to feel truly heard, understood, and accepted without judgment. My approach is warm, collaborative, and practical. I work with adults, adolescents, and children ages 10 and older, helping clients navigate anxiety, intrusive thoughts, relationship patterns, stress, and life transitions. I have extensive experience working with first responders, healthcare professionals, correctional staff, and individuals navigating high-stress careers. I specialize in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) for anxiety, depression, burnout, and life transitions, as well as Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) for OCD. As someone who personally understands OCD and the experience of feeling stuck in patterns that no longer serve you, I know how overwhelming it can feel when old coping strategies stop working and you’re unsure how to move forward. Therapy can provide a space to better understand yourself, build healthier coping skills, and create meaningful, lasting change. My goal is to help clients feel more confident, emotionally grounded, and connected to a life that feels authentic and fulfilling. If you’re ready to begin creating a life you genuinely enjoy, I would be honored to support you in that process.

I am a bilingual Spanish- and English-speaking therapist licensed to provide services to clients located in New York, New Jersey, and Florida. I am certified as an ADHD Specialist and integrate person-centered and culturally sensitive approaches in my work. With over five years of experience, I have supported clients facing a variety of emotional and life challenges. I strive to create a supportive, collaborative space where clients feel understood and empowered to build insight, develop effective coping strategies, and make meaningful, lasting changes in their lives.

Life can feel overwhelming at times, and it’s easy to feel like things are spiraling out of control, but you don’t have to face those challenges alone. I am a licensed mental health clinician with over two decades of experience in mental health, including 17 years dedicated to helping adults, children and families navigate life’s difficulties through a compassionate, holistic approach. I earned both my Bachelor's and Master's degrees in Social Work from Florida Atlantic University, graduating with academic honors. I specialize in working with children, adolescents, and adults who are experiencing anxiety, depression, ADHD, behavioral challenges, family conflict, anger management concerns, parenting challenges, and school-related difficulties. My goal is to provide a supportive and collaborative environment where clients feel empowered to resolve their challenges, experience healing and restoration, and develop the skills and confidence needed to thrive and lead more fulfilling lives.

Whether you are navigating grief, loss, anxiety, relationship challenges, or feeling disconnected from yourself, I strive to provide a space where you can feel safe, seen, and genuinely heard. If you are grieving, I welcome the stories, memories, and love you carry for the people you have lost. During difficult seasons of life, I aim to be a supportive and honest presence as we work through your experiences together. I believe each person already holds the capacity for growth and change within themselves, and it is an honor to walk alongside clients as they reconnect with their strength, resilience, and sense of self. My hope is to help clients rediscover their light, embrace their uniqueness, and move toward a life that feels more meaningful and connected.

Check out my website to learn about me, my background and experience, and how I may help you or your loved ones reach your goals! It probably explains more than you'd really want to know. I am also very open to questions about myself, because our match together is more important than my skill alone, or your motivation to change!

I have been working in the counseling field for the past 10 years. I started out as a counseling intern and have worked my way up to supervising other clinicians. My passion has been in trauma work and I have spent my 10 years in the field with a focus on trauma-informed care working at a certified rape crisis center. I have worked with people of all ages and genders and particularly enjoy helping clients build self-esteem, find new ways to think about issues, and build healthy boundaries in their lives.

Painful experiences often lead people to develop protective strategies to manage overwhelming emotions. These strategies may appear as perfectionism, emotional avoidance, anger toward loved ones, or repeated involvement in unhealthy relationships. While they can offer temporary relief, they often create disconnection from oneself and others, contributing to feelings of loneliness, shame, anxiety, and depression. I am dedicated to helping individuals strengthen their sense of self worth and process traumatic experiences that contribute to insecure attachment and unhelpful patterns. I believe that although emotional wounds often occur within relationships, healing also takes place through safe and supportive connection. With compassion, courage, and a willingness to explore difficult experiences, meaningful and lasting change is possible. Healing can happen, and there is always hope.

Fulfilling our potential is a lifelong journey of becoming more at peace with ourselves, deepening the intimacy in our relationships, being more authentically human, and feeling more alive each day. Along the way, certain challenges arise to cause us distress or confusion. Such moments can make us feel held back, afraid, or unsure of where to go from here. But these moments can also be the points of growth and healing from which we renew ourselves in ways we did not think possible. It is a great privilege helping men and women in their search to improve their relationship with themselves and others, to lessen the burden of emotional pain, to experience freedom from addictions, or to embark on new life challenges - to find the hope and courage needed to take those important next steps.

Our mission is to empower women who have been let down in relationships to rediscover themselves without ever sacrificing who they truly are. We support women in reclaiming their sense of self, embracing their femininity, and creating a life filled with joy and meaning. Through personalized therapy and a warm, supportive space, we’re here to walk alongside them on their journey of healing, growth, and self-discovery. Our goal is to provide holistic, evidence-based interventions that honor the unique experiences and challenges faced by women, fostering a community of empowered individuals who uplift and inspire one another to live authentically and boldly. Together, we strive to break down barriers, challenge societal norms, and pave the way for a future where every woman feels empowered, confident, and truly happy.

I'm a licensed professional counselor and licensed mental health counselor, and I'm here to support you through life's challenges- whether you're struggling with anxiety, depression, difficult relationships, or the lasting effects of childhood trauma or dysfunction. My style is warm, compassionate, and solution-focused. I believe healing begins when we feel truly seen and heard, so in our sessions, you can expect a safe space where your story is honored without judgment. Together, we'll explore what's been holding you back and begin taking real steps toward positive change.