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Working with individuals inflicted with mental health issues has been my long term passion.
I have a wide array of experience with both mental health and substance use disorders, and specialize in the adult (18+) and geriatric populations. I have been working as the Clinical Supervisor of a crisis center for the past 5 years and prior, as a Behavioral Health Therapist in a psychiatric setting for over 12 years. Earlier in my career, i spent just over 3 years working as a Clinical Care Coordinator and Therapist for an inpatient substance abuse program. I have loved all my positions and have such compassion for those who are suffering.
I obtained my undergraduate degree from University of Buffalo in New York in Health and Human Services with a minor in Sociology and my Masters of Social Work degree from University of South Florida in 2005. I use a person-centered, solution focused approach along with motivational interviewing, and believe that each individual circumstance has its own recipe for success, which includes a high level of trust and rapport between client and therapist.
Most people find me to be extremely empathetic, pragmatic, nonjudgmental, and eternally hopeful. I have a deep passion for helping others in need and firmly believe in the ability to change and better our lives.
I look forward to getting to know you and assist you through your current struggles in attempt to uncover the best version of yourself :)
Additional areas of focus: Family conflicts, Coping with grief and loss, Parenting issues, Anger management, Motivation, self esteem, and confidence, Career difficulties, Aging and geriatric issues, Codependency, Communication problems, Control issues, Dependent personality, Divorce and separation, Drug and alcohol addiction, Family of origin issues, Family problems, Fertility issues, Forgiveness, Isolation / loneliness, Mood disorders, Paranoia, Postpartum depression, Pregnancy and childbirth, Self-harm, Self-love, Workplace issues
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