I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the State of Florida. My work history is colored with working with Teen Mother experiencing Crisis Pregnancy who opted to parent or place their children for adoption, assessing the Veteran population for biopsychosocial needs, and working in the educational setting as a School Therapist for Middle and High School age students. I have a love for Women, Gender & Sexuality Studies and Social Work Practice with the Elderly and have Undergrad and Graduate Certificates in both areas, respectively.
While my resume and credentials may speak to my professional qualifications, I have many additional experiences that support my knowledge and cultural sensitivity. I offer a zeal for working with adolescents, teens, young adults, and women wishing to manifest change in their lives. I have worked with students struggling under social pressures and depression and have a natural knack for life skills, career guidance and helping others adjust to "Adulting." I firmly believe in the connectivity to ourselves and our environment and utilize a Systems / Strength-Based approach, focusing on what can be accomplished rather than deficits.
Working as a Psychotherapist at NOLA Adulting LLC, I am able to help in bridging the gap between what formal education has taught us and life experiences. High School has prepared us for solving the quadratic equation, running a mile under 10 minutes, and understanding that in 1492 Columbus sailed the ocean blue, but we are not prepared on how to manage that feeling of emptiness we may experience post graduation and entering the workforce, setting appropriate boundaries in interpersonal relationships, or correct work email etiquette when we are fed up.
You are capable of making the change you wish to make. I believe in the therapeutic process, and though, at times difficult, I understand the best view typically comes after the hardest climbs. I look forward to hearing from you soon to provide assistance.
Additional areas of focus: Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Intimacy-related issues, Parenting issues, Anger management, Depression, Compassion fatigue
Clinical approaches: Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy
FL LCSW SW16623
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I’ve enjoyed my two sessions with philomena. She seems very knowledgeable
Written on Sep 07, 2020 after therapy with Philomena for 3 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and parenting issues
She's absolutely wonderful . Philomena has pushed me to be the best person that I can possibly be and I'm truly grateful for her. :)
Written on Jul 26, 2020 after therapy with Philomena for 9 months on issues concerning self esteem, and compassion fatigue
From the beginning, I have had total confidence in Philomena. She has a striking ability to provide framework to help my process what seem like disparate thoughts that I have. I love her casual conversational style — I truly feel that I am just talking to a trusted friend when I am speaking with her. It's almost like I forget I am in a therapy session until she drops some major insight bombs on me. I have already been recommending BetterHelp to all of my friends because of my great experience with her!
Written on Nov 14, 2019 after therapy with Philomena for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and coaching