I have been a clinical social worker for over 40 years, working with children, adolescents and families. My experience ranges from providing therapy to children and adults, supervision and consultation to colleagues, program development and mentoring student interns. I specialize in child, adolescent and family therapy, trauma, child and adult ADHD, parenting, and blended families.
I understand the ambivalence about asking for help and work hard to establish a comfort level with our first contact. I consider this to be a mutual interview designed to answer the following question: do you think we can work together and do I believe I can help. My treatment approach is individualized to you; we establish goals based on your needs; there will be a clear understanding of when those goals have been achieved. We will celebrate your accomplishments and collaborate on revising our treatment plan when progress is not being made. I tailor my psychotherapeutic approach to your needs and always bring always unconditional acceptance, respect and empathy to our session.
In conclusion, I count myself lucky to be doing what I consider my passion after 40 something years. My enthusiasm for my work has never abated. You are not a case file, patient number or “my 2:00 appointment.” I will treat you the way I would want to be treated. This is my promise to you.
Additional areas of focus: Stress, Anxiety, LGBT, Grief, Eating disorders, Self esteem, Depression, Coping with life changes, Compassion fatigue, Aging and Geriatric Issues, Blended Family Issues, Control issues, Divorce and separation, Family Problems, Guilt and shame, Impulsivity, Post-traumatic stress, Sexual Assault and Abuse, Women's issues, Young Adult Issues
Clinical approaches: Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy
AZ LCSW LCSW-1016
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I think she is such a wonderful therapist! Has helped me more than I can express.
Written on Feb 16, 2024 after therapy with Florence for 7 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, self esteem, bipolar disorder, and adhd
Florence is SMART. That's the best thing about her... She listens and she's smart enough to ask what's not being said.
Written on Aug 01, 2023 after therapy with Florence for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
Florence is excellent. I feel that I have greatly benefited from her sessions. I highly recommend.
Written on May 28, 2023 after therapy with Florence for 3 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, and coping with life changes
An amazing professional and kind therapist. She saved my life after I fell off an emotional cliff. Emotionally held my hand as I faced up to childhood abuse. I totally trust her. Highly recommend
Written on Dec 29, 2022 after therapy with Florence for 8 months on issues concerning trauma and abuse, grief, sleeping disorders, anger management, coping with life changes, and adhd
Florence is amazing, and always makes me feel at home, I always feel refreshed after speaking with her
Written on Sep 08, 2022 after therapy with Florence for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, self esteem, coping with life changes, and adhd
Just got started, but I love the journal and phone sessions. Florence is great about responding to journal entries and keeping the conversation going in a healthy direction.
Written on May 01, 2022 after therapy with Florence for 2 weeks on issues concerning lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, and anger management