I graduated from Tulane University in New Orleans, Louisiana with a Masters Degree in Social Work in 1997. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in the state of Florida with 27 years of experience providing mental health counseling to a wide range of clients. I am skilled at providing individual, marital/relationship, and family therapy.
I am certified to provide Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT). I am also trained in and experienced in providing psycho-educational sessions focusing on effective communication skills, “fair fighting” for intimate relationships, re-establishing trust and increasing intimacy in relationships, coping skills for most life stages, social skills, and more. If you have a specific need or request, just ask and if I am trained/experienced in it, I will be happy to help; if not, I will refer you to another provider.
For the last 18 years, I have worked with active duty military members, Veterans, and their families. I have a comprehensive understanding of the unique challenges they face. I have extensive experience in helping all my clients better cope with issues related to grief and loss, parenting, adjustment, and intimate relationships.
I treat all my clients with dignity, respect, and compassion as well as with an unconditional positive regard. I will tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs.
Taking the first step to sign up for therapy takes courage and I am proud of you for getting started. I look forward to meeting you and to working with you soon!
Additional areas of focus: Abandonment, Adoption and Foster Care, Aging and Geriatric Issues, Blended Family Issues, Caregiver issues and stress, Communication problems, Divorce and separation, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Hospice and End of Life Counseling, Infidelity, Isolation / loneliness, Jealousy, Life purpose, Men's issues, Midlife crisis, Military and Veterans Issues, Mood disorders , Polyamory / Nonmonogamous Relationships, Post-traumatic stress, Self-love, Sexuality, Social anxiety and phobia, Women's issues, Workplace issues
Clinical approaches: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Existential Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy, Internal Family Systems
FL LCSW SW10951