Over the years, Having lived throughout the country and overseas, Nancy garnered an abundance of knowledge, wisdom, and insight. Longtime military spouse of 26 years afforded the opportunity to work with varied communities and populations of all ages (early childhood – elder). For nearly same amount of time Nancy has worked in the field of social work having worn many hats and filled many roles. During the course of the last several years Nancy has functioned as a clinical social worker, providing treatment in the states of KY, TX, and now most recently FL. Nancy established her own private practice (Certus Counseling Center, LLC) upon arrival to FL. Specialities of treatment include anxiety, depression, other mood disorders such as Bipolar, and trauma. Modalities include individual, group, and marital counseling. Nancy is 100% bilingual in English/Spanish. As such, Nancy is able to provide a much needed service to a community lacking in providers possessing Spanish fluency.
Additional areas of focus: Addictions, LGBT, Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Grief, Intimacy-related issues, Eating disorders, Sleeping disorders, Parenting issues, Self esteem, Career difficulties, Coping with life changes, Coaching, Compassion fatigue, ADHD, Abandonment, Adoption and Foster Care, Aging and Geriatric Issues, Antisocial Personality, Avoidant Personality, Blended Family Issues, Caregiver issues and stress, Chronic pain illness and disability, Co-morbidity, Codependency, Commitment Issues, Communication problems, Control issues, Dependent Personality, Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD), Dissociation, Divorce and separation, Domestic Violence, Drug and Alcohol Addiction, Emptiness, Family of Origin Issues, Family Problems, Fatherhood Issues, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, HIV / AIDS, Hoarding, Hospice and End of Life Counseling, Immigration Issues, Impulsivity, Infidelity, Isolation / loneliness, Jealousy, Life purpose, Midlife crisis, Military and Veterans Issues, Money and financial issues, Mood disorders , Multicultural Concerns, Narcissism, Obsessions, Compulsions, and OCD, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Paranoia, Personality Disorders, Phobias, Postpartum Depression, Post-traumatic stress, Prejudice and Discrimination, Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling), Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-Harm, Self-love, Sexual Assault and Abuse, Sexuality, Social anxiety and phobia, Somatization, Traumatic Brain Injury, Trichotillomania, Women's issues, Workplace issues, Young Adult Issues
Clinical approaches: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Jungian Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy
FL LCSW SW16966
KY LCSW 253113
TX LCSW 65706
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She is extremely helpful & kind & really listens & helps me make sense of things that I’d been struggling with.
Written on Nov 02, 2021 after therapy with Nancy for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, grief, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
Nancy is patient and understanding, while also providing excellent feedback. I felt heard, which helps me
Written on Nov 01, 2021 after therapy with Nancy for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, coping with life changes, and adhd
It's not challenging to talk to or open up to Nancy. She listens very well, and suggest tips that could really help you. If you're into reading some helpful guides, she gives the most appropriate materials.
As a first timer in therapy, she definitely set the bar high!!
Written on Oct 31, 2021 after therapy with Nancy for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, anger management, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Nancy is kind, patient and understanding. She also provides helpful resources
Written on Oct 30, 2021 after therapy with Nancy for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, and adhd
Nancy was great. Was very encouraging, and held me accountable in a gentle but firm way. If you make the commitment to use the tools you are provided in the sessions throughout the rest of your week, then you will progress. And after, you will see you made it through.
Written on Oct 27, 2021 after therapy with Nancy for 3 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and coaching
She is fantastic, listens to understand and incredibly compassionate and fun!
Written on Sep 28, 2021 after therapy with Nancy for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd