I am a mental health counselor licensed in Florida with over 10 years of experience working as a therapist. I have worked with clients with a wide range of concerns including anger management, anxiety, domestic violence, PTSD, sexual abuse, panic attacks, and career challenges. I also helped many people who have experienced psychiatric hospitalization.
My counseling style is empathetic and engaging. I believe in the healing power of humor as well when appropriate. I prefer for us both to be active collaborators to develop your treatment plan. My approach combines cognitive-behavioral (CBT), solution focused, and trauma based. I will tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs.
My Educational Credentials Include:
- Masters of Arts in Mental Health Counseling and Family and Marriage Counseling from Barry University.
- Licensed by State of Florida for Mental Health Counseling.
- Nationally Board Certified Counselor.
- Certified Clinical Trauma Professional through the International Association of Trauma Professionals.
For my professional growth, I continuously read related literature, keep myself up to date with the ethical and legal guidelines in the field, and the latest research, and attend conferences and training. Additionally, I and open to educational resources that you my client might think would help me to better understand you.
It takes courage to seek for a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards a change. If you are ready to take that step I am here to support, guide and empower you.
I look forward to working with you!
Additional areas of focus: Bipolar disorder, Coping with life changes, Autism and Asperger Syndrome, BDSM, kink, and alternative sex culture, Communication problems, Control issues, Dissociation, Divorce and separation, Domestic violence, Fertility issues, Money and financial issues, Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Paranoia, Phobias, Post-traumatic stress, Pregnancy and childbirth, Sexual assault and abuse, Social anxiety and phobia, Visually impaired, Women's issues, Workplace issues
Clinical approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy
FL LMHC MH15243