Healing is a process that begins with your decision to act. You do not have to be in pain alone. A professional therapist can guide and support your journey through skilled, evidenced-based techniques. I am a Licensed Counselor with more than fifteen years of experience with children, adolescents, and adults with a broad range of concerns. I am a compassionate listener and my main goal is to help you find your solid center and emotional balance. I am intuitively skilled at cutting through confusing dynamics and reactivity to identify core issues.

If you're looking for a comfortable, safe and authentic therapeutic environment free of judgment and conducive to healing, look no further! My energy and passion for the mental health profession are evident by the unconditional positive regard I provide to every client that I encounter. I have experience treating children, adolescents, and adults with diverse backgrounds and ranges of concerns. I have extensive experience working with the college student population who experience issues with depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, relationship conflicts and phase of life problems.

The Anxiety and Behavioral Clinic For Children and Families is an outpatient clinic located in Tallahassee, Florida. We specialize in treating anxiety disorders and behavioral problems in children and families. We provide state-of-the-art, scientifically studied treatment approaches. The clinic is directed by Dr. Alexandria (Alex) Meyer - a research professor at Florida State University who specializes in the neuroscience of anxiety and behavior in children. We view anxiety disorders and behavioral problems as treatable and aim to provide effective and time-limited therapy to children and families in the community.

I know we are in a time of uncertainty and we don't know what the future holds, but I am here for you. I would like you to imagine a state of mindful, empowered, living because it can be done. Whether you are currently experiencing anxiety and stress or have been struggling with depression, there is help. Having over twenty years of experience in the mental health field and over eight in private practice, I've come to understand the obstacles and challenges a person may face in therapy. Each journey is unique and I am privileged to be a guide for you to discover and find what you are looking for in life.

The way we feel, act, or react is not fully determined by external factors- regardless of the circumstances we are in, but also by our outlook on life and perspective toward specific situations. I believe in a collaborative therapeutic relationship that is provided in a safe, non-judgmental environment. I strive to support and assist clients on their journeys to create meaning in their lives, change or replace patterns of thinking and behaviors that are no longer working for them, develop greater self-awareness and deepen their relationships.

When your thoughts become difficulty to control and worry takes over, therapy may help. Feeling overwhelmed, sad, anxious, and insecure do not have to be part of your daily life. Work demands, college demands, parenting responsibilities, and being a good partner all come with a lot of pressure. Therapy provides you the time and space to work through these issues and to create a plan to reduce or solve the problems as they arise.

I am interested in learning about why you are seeking therapy and how I can help.I work with children,adolescents, adults, groups and families with varied backgrounds.

I specialize in working with children of all ages and their families. I believe that each child and family is unique and deserves to live a happy, healthy life. I have over 8 years of counseling experience and became licensed as a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in 2013.

Reaching out for help is a big step and I acknowledge the courage in your efforts to find healing. It is my true belief that difficulties in life are inevitable, but suffering is optional; there is help. With a patient, warm, and empathetic ear, you will receive my undivided attention as I attempt to help you find your inner peace. The counseling environment is warm, collaborative, and designed to foster healing and growth. As your therapist, my entire focus would be to remain present with you as I express my genuine regard for your wellbeing.

I find it gratifying to help clients identify and understand their difficulties and to set relevant therapeutic goals. Therapy involves examining one's thoughts, feelings, and behaviors in interpersonal and professional contexts. We are complex and unique as individuals, and understanding and appreciating this is essential to the therapy process. I provide cognitive-behavioral therapy with consideration for developmental and interpersonal factors unique to each individual's life experiences to address anxiety, depression, attention disorders, and emotion regulation and relationship issues with a supportive and affirming approach.

Therapy should provide a safe, nonjudgmental relationship through which to explore those parts of you that may make you feel ashamed or afraid, to develop meaningful insights, and to discover your strengths. I have extensive experience working with people seeking to overcome traumatic life events - sexual violations, abuse, neglect, extreme acts of violence - but have found that, in the end, it can sometimes be the seemingly small, overlooked wounds that take longest to heal. No matter how stuck and hopeless you may feel, you have the power to take control and embrace the person you'd like to be.

I feel privileged when a distressed family, couple, or individual allows me to accompany and guide them through their healing journeys. My clients include children (age 8-18) and adults who are dealing with issues such as anticipatory or post-death grief, difficulty adjusting to life transitions (including but not limited to adolescence, launching of children, empty nest, job loss), depression, stress or anxiety, traumatic stress, couple problems, divorce, blended or adoptive family adjustment, and adult survival from childhood sexual abuse.

I believe there is hope for people to feel less overwhelmed, depressed, and anxious, and to make positive changes in their lives and relationships. Many people can use help in overcoming life's challenges. Therapy offers a non-judgmental, confidential environment to explore thoughts and feelings and find new methods to cope in order to live a fuller, more enriching life.

Focus: college students and professionals struggling with depression, anxiety, and/or relationship issues. I'm trained in evidence-based therapies, such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, which concludes that through mindful meditation, we can defuse ourselves from our thoughts and emotions, allowing us to commit to value-congruent actions in a way that brings us life purpose. I am also passionate about working with couples, helping them navigate through their struggles at any point in their relationship or deal with sensitive issues. Lastly, I'm a sex-positive Sex Therapist who welcomes individuals to explore their sexual issues in a safe and non-judgmental setting.

With over 30 years of experience as a clinician, I enjoy working with a variety of concerns. I have expertise in the areas of depression, anxiety, relationships, stress management, grief and trauma. I am a certified EMDR therapist, trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and am a CISM (Critical Incident Stress Management) professional. I am also available for workshops and trainings in employment settings.

Some often say we should stay active to maintain our physical health. I believe therapy is a way of getting active in maintaining positive mental health. We all endure many struggles in our lives and seeking help is the first step to overcome those burdens. I believe that therapy is not a one size fits all approach and believe in providing a warm, comfortable, and nonjudgemental space while developing a strong rapport with each client. In order to make the healing process most rewarding, I believe that displaying empathy and offering solutions are key along with understanding each client’s background, history, thoughts, and values.

Sometimes, life challenges can make us feel isolated, overwhelmed, and like no one could possibly understand. If you're experiencing this and finding it harder to cope, I'd love to partner with you in exploring and improving your situation. I'd like to show you that someone can, in fact, understand. My training – in both Counseling (MS & EdS) and Marriage & Family Therapy (PhD) – makes me uniquely qualified to address a myriad of individual and relational issues using evidence-based methods that increase insight and help bring about your desired changes.

As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, I focus on building collaborative relationships with individuals, couples, and families to help them create more fulfilling lives. We all possess the necessary strengths to promote positive change. My role as a therapist is to draw out clients' existing strengths and resources to help them reach their full potential. I have nearly a decade of clinical experience with diverse clientele, and I am passionate about continuing to see clients from various backgrounds.

In life we frequently encounter obstacles between where we are and what we want to achieve. These obstacles can manifest in the form of depression, anxiety, relationship issues, self-esteem issues, or unresolved trauma. Gaining a better understanding of who we are is an important step in creating a sense of personal fulfillment in all aspects of our lives. I work with individuals to gain insight into the influence of not only past events, but also current patterns of beliefs, with a goal of reconciling past hurts, healing past trauma, and breaking the cycle of unhelpful thoughts, beliefs, and reactions.

I enjoy working with people who want to believe that life can be better and are willing to put in the work to make the most of it. I often say that being an adult is not at all as easy as it looked. Truthfully, nothing is. Together, we can find a better path.