I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in the state of FL. with over 20 years experience in both the Community Mental Health setting as well as working with individuals, couples and families as a licensed counselor. I enjoy working with children, adolescents, adults, & families around issues of depression/anxiety, behavioral concerns, parenting, relationships/family issues, adjustment/transitions, and trauma. My role is to guide and support you in learning about and implementing skills that will assist you live your best life. I meet each client where you are and build on your strengths while identifying and strengthening your weaknesses. My style is not always “easy”, I will most often push you past your comfort zone, but I will always be empathetic and patient ensuring your well being at all times. My therapeutic approach is strength based with eclectic therapeutic techniques that conform to the individualized needs of my clients. I have extensive trainings in trauma, grief and cognitive behavior therapy. I am an avid believer in a holistic approach to mental health therapy: mind, body, emotional and social factors. I am heavily involved in continued research of the different trends of therapy. Oftentimes, clients aren't aware of what is holding them back and keeping them stuck in unhealthy patterns. As your therapist I will assist you in identifying those things. It has taken a life time to create the person who you are currently and it is small changes that will assist in creating the person who you want to become. I look forward to supporting and guiding you on your journey to improved mental and emotional well being.
Additional areas of focus: Addictions, LGBT, Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Grief, Intimacy-related issues, Anger management, Bipolar disorder, Coping with life changes, Compassion fatigue, ADHD, Abandonment, Antisocial Personality, Attachment issues, Blended Family Issues, Caregiver issues and stress, Co-morbidity, Codependency, Commitment Issues, Communication problems, Control issues, Divorce and separation, Domestic Violence, Drug and Alcohol Addiction, Family Problems, First Responder Issues, Forgiveness, Gender Dysphoria, Guilt and shame, HIV / AIDS, Hoarding, Impulsivity, Infidelity, Isolation / loneliness, Jealousy, Life purpose, Men's issues, Military and Veterans Issues, Mood disorders , Multicultural Concerns, Obsessions, Compulsions, and OCD, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Paranoia, Personality Disorders, Phobias, Post-traumatic stress, Pregnancy and childbirth, Prejudice and Discrimination, Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling), Self-Harm, Self-love, Sex Addiction, Sexual Assault and Abuse, Sexual Dysfunction, Sexuality, Social anxiety and phobia, Women's issues, Workplace issues, Young Adult Issues
Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Existential Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy
FL LMHC MH14915