Greetings! I am a Licensed Independent Social Worker who has worked 17 years in the area of mental health. I believe a strong foundation of trust and communication is necessary between a client and counselor for progress to be made. I use several modalities, depending on the issues and background of each individual. I am a good listener, caring and sensitive. I will also provide a balanced plan for working with your issues you want to cover. I consider it a privilege to be able to work with you !

I am licensed in Florida with 15 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, & motivation, self esteem, and confidence. I believe we are the sum of what we encounter in life and how we react to these encounters. Encounters began during the time where we relied on others to love and protect us. When we didn’t have control over what happened to us. Sometimes leaving us with an uneasy perception of the world. If the perception is bad, the world is bad. If the perception is unsafe, the world is unsafe. If the perception is untrustworthy, the world is untrusting. Now the world in front of us has become full of unsatisfying feelings and a journey trying to escape emotional pain. As a Licensed Marriage and Family therapist, I combine the world of mental health and family/relational conflicts to help guide clients to a space where healing can begin. For over 13 years, my work includes working with children from infancy to teenagers; young adults to geriatric; and with families, from single parents to blended. If you are tired of running from memories; need help with regaining the control you thought you lost or you’re ready to deal with the personality that life experiences have created in you, we can join forces and I can help guide you to a place of healing and understanding. However, I utilize psychoeducational concepts in addition to other strategies and my environment is very relaxing. If you need someone to tell you how to feel, I may not be able to be that one and that's ok. The journey is yours to understand so that you can heal. Let’s work on developing a new meaning of your life so you can become a better you.

I am an experienced psychotherapist (M. Ed., LPC, LMHC, NCC, NBCCH, Qualified Supervisor for Mental Health Interns FL, and Intensively Trained DBT Therapist) with a demonstrated history of working in the mental health industry for over 23 years. Skilled in providing Telehealth mental health services including Client Centered Therapy, Solutions Focused Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness and Dialectical Behavior Therapy across a wide range of issues such as Depression, Anxiety, Trauma, Abuse, Mood Dysregulation, Self Esteem, Anger Management, and Life Coaching. I approach therapy from a holistic perspective…body, mind, heart, soul, and spirit. I believe the relationship between client and therapist is the most important element to successful treatment. Without a strong connection between the two, no real change can occur. When the pain of staying the same becomes stronger than the fear of change, that's usually when people make the choice to change. My favorite quote has always been "You are not what happened to you, you are what you choose to become" (Carl Jung). To that end, a person can always choose to reinvent themselves...a kind of metamorphosis similar to the butterfly emerging from a cocoon. Reinventing oneself is not always easy, but the rewards far outweigh the struggle. There is always a "gift" in the most difficult of circumstances, something positive that you learned about yourself through the struggle. Maybe the gift is patience, maybe it's compassion, maybe it's just that you learned to survive. These "gifts' are what you bring forward from the worst of experiences, and they are the very things that will help you move forward in your life. My goal is to always shine a Light in the darkness when someone feels "stuck", to help them remember what they already know but may have temporarily forgotten, to hold sacred space for them, and to "be present" with them as they work to move forward and achieve their goals-as they seek to reinvent themselves. You have all of the answers inside of you. You always did. You still do.

Please contact me directly before scheduling an appointment as it is important to me to make sure I am the best therapist for what you are wanting to chat about. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who has had the opportunity to work with individuals for almost 20 years. I have had great success and enjoy working with individuals and couples who are self driven and invest in the process of overcoming the hurdles that life throws at us. As a person I believe in the idea of self determination and being able to control our own lives and write our own story. I enjoy positive environments, positive communication and seeing the individuals I work with achieve the life that they truly inspire to have. We all make choices in life. These choices determine the outcomes in our life. Through motivation, communication and a positive thought process we all can live the life we truly aspire to have. I have been called as a therapist motivating, positive, and laid back. Let's work on creating a greater self esteem, Let's work on feeling empowered, Let's work on creating a process of self help when you are not feeling your best, Let's work on being the person you always wanted to be...

I am licensed in North Carolina with 17 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with motivation, self esteem, and confidence & concentration, memory and focus (adhd). I believe that you are the expert of your story and that you have many strengths that will assist you in overcoming things that challenge you. Taking the first step to seeking a more fulfilling and happier life takes courage. I am here to support you in that process.

Welcome to BetterHelp! I’m a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in the state of FL with counseling experience providing individual therapy to a diverse population in a community behavioral health center. I also worked for 5 years as an in-home parent educator for the University of Florida's Nurturing Program. My therapy specialties are : Stress/Anxiety, Coping With Life Changes, Coping with Grief/Loss, Improving Self Esteem I have a passion for helping others and believe in treating everyone with compassion and respect regardless of race, religion, gender or sexual orientation. I find it rewarding to work with people one on one. I especially like helping people discover strengths they didn't realize they had. People tend to seek counseling when they feel down, worried, frustrated, or upset. Many feel stuck, even hopeless, because what they have been doing hasn't improved the situation. Counseling can often help. Talking about your problems can give you a fresh perspective and help you find solutions. My clients say it's comforting to have someone to talk to that makes them feel safe and heard. They say counseling gives them hope that they can lead more satisfying lives. I prefer strength based client centered approaches like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Brief Solution–Focused Therapy. My counseling style is eclectic, so I draw from other approaches too if I think it can help someone. If you're ready to make changes in your life and want more support in moving forward, please call I’d love to work with you. Services Offered Messaging Live Chat Phone Video