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THERAPY FOR OVER-ACHIEVERS- Do you constantly feel that everything must be done and done perfectly? You always manage to complete tasks to the praise of others, but disservice to yourself. You constantly worry that you will let yourself or others down. You want to do everything you can to the best of your ability, but the burdens of all these things are becoming too much to bear. Perhaps even more difficult, you are beginning to notice these traits in your child. These feelings may be even further compounded by you or your child’s identity as a member of the disability community, caregiver community, or the LGBTQIA+ spectrum.

Welcome to my profile :) Are you burned out from experiencing the same cycles and patterns in life? Are you searching for peace, joy, and fulfillment in life? If you are facing struggles, challenges, and concerns within yourself and/or in relationships with others, I am capable to collaborate with you through steps and stages in order for you to reconnect to the true you...the you that wants to be heard and activated to live purposefully.

I am a caring, non-judgmental therapist who is committed to creating an environment where my clients feel safe, comfortable, and respected. I offer a free telephone consultation to answer any questions. I want to empower individuals to identify personal goals. I will assist clients in finding solutions to improve their quality of life.

As a therapist, my role is to help support and guide you to think outside of the box and embrace new ideas to promote change. I believe that you should be empowered by your therapist and feel a connection to be able to make a plan that works for your situation. I am highly trained in Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy, Family Systems and in 2016 became a 200 hour yoga instructor and master mediation teacher. I blend these into the sessions when asked and needed to promote mind/body balance. Please see my website where I was featured on the Morning Show in Tampa for the benefits of yoga and meditation in mental health.

I strive to help my clients achieve their goals and discover their authentic self. Whether it is depression, anxiety, grief reactions, adjustment issues, coping with physical disability, anger issues or divorce recovery, we will collaboratively identify your goals and develop a plan to reduce distress and identify solutions.

Thank you for taking the time to learn more about the services I offer. I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with a certificate in Marriage and Family Therapy from the University of South Florida. I offer evidence based approaches including Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy, Prolonged Exposure Therapy and Accelerated Resolution Therapy.

Thank you for taking the time to view my profile. Building a professional relationship with my clients is of utmost importance to me. My ultimate goal in therapy would be to help each one of my clients find meaning and a sense of purpose in their lives. However, I also realize that some therapeutic relationships are based on short-term goals, such as relief from the pervasive symptoms of depression or anxiety. For this reason, I cater my style to meet the individual needs of the client. I tend to naturally gravitate toward a humanistic-existential approach to therapy, while also utilizing cognitive-behavioral techniques.

I have been counseling for over 12 years and am very passionate about encouraging individuals through their own, unique journey of healing. Life is full of ups and downs and we all experience some degree of hardship and disappointment. Yet, there are times the hurt can become so intense that we are forced to take a time out for some undivided support and guidance! I believe the counseling relationship should be built on trust, acceptance, respect and genuine concern. There is always hope and I am here to help you find it. You are worth way more than you know!

*I will be accepting new clients in March 2021* I work with adolescents and adults who are struggling with difficult thoughts, emotions, relationships or circumstances and who seek to increase meaning in life. I provide a kind, compassionate environment where you feel safe and motivated to work toward goals. My collaborative and nurturing approach integrates evidence-based cognitive, behavioral and interpersonal interventions within a context of awareness, connection and compassion towards self and others.My focus in treatment extends beyond alleviating symptoms to include fostering positive experiences such as love, joy and peace.

If you walk in my door, expect a compassionate therapist whose goal is to provide you tools for change. My background includes being honored as Florida Counselor of the Year, training peers at state and national associations and helping individuals move past hard times without carrying forward a legacy of pain. During my 20 plus years in the field of mental health and addictions, I have developed hospital and outpatient programs that specialize in trauma, addictions, depression, anxiety, weight, ADD/ADHD and learning disorders. My book Body Sense: Balancing Your Weight and Emotions provides new strategies for chronic weight problems, eating disorders, trauma.

I understand the difficulty some people may have seeking counseling. The therapeutic journey begins with the decision to seek help. After making an appointment, the next major step is entering the counselor’s office. My goal of therapy is not to cure anyone, but rather to help people cope more effectively with specific issues and concerns. I help people find hope, clarity, understanding, and emotional courage. My therapeutic approach is cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) which is founded in the notion that our thoughts cause our feelings and behaviors. Essentially, when the client is ready "change is a just a thought away".

Human beings simply aren't meant to journey through this life alone. Sometimes we need people to walk beside us through hard moments in our lives. In a world that pushes harder and harder, it can be exceedingly difficult to take the time to care for ourselves. If you are thinking about therapy then, perhaps, you've decided that it is time to start the journey into self-care. What a great first step!

Now offering Virtual therapy sessions. I have a passion for working with children, adults, and adolescents conquering many challenges that life brings; such as stress, low self esteem, family relational issues, loss, anxiety and depression.

As a practical, interactive, solution-focused therapist, my treatment approach is to provide support and practical feedback to help clients resolve current problems and long-standing patterns. With sensitivity and compassion, I help clients find solutions to a wide range of life challenges and psychological issues. Blending conventional and alternative approaches, I draw on a variety of styles and techniques to incorporate what will be most helpful for each client. I work with each client to help them build on their strengths to identify and achieve life goals. I specialize in individual therapy, marital/couples therapy, family therapy, and parenting.

Healing, change and growth will lead to improved well being, stronger relationships and a better quality of life for you! I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and a National Board Certified Counselor who is committed to helping you attain your goals within an atmosphere of respect, competence and collaboration.

In my practice, you will find a welcoming and serene atmosphere, and a kind, nonjudgmental therapist with many years of experience working with people facing challenges in their lives. I specialize in treating people who have experienced trauma, loss, or grief, as well as anxiety and depression. I also assist patients with parenting education and techniques. I work with children, adolescents, and adults of all ages.

I work intensively with my patients , meeting with each patient several days a week . With this frequency of sessions , and with a particular kind of listening that psychoanalysts are trained for, I can hear thoughts and feelings beyond the surface of the patient’s spoken comments , and this helps me help my patients identify unconscious forces from their past that are causing them to suffer. I am aware that psychological struggles take time to develop, and therefore it requires time and work, to achieve desired changes. I offer a safe and confidential setting , where this work can take place, in privacy, and with respect.

I am a licensed psychologist who is creative, compassionate, competent, and caring. You are looking to work with a therapist who can identify in you specific issues which cause and perpetuate problematic patterns of behavior and thinking. Together we will tailor a treatment approach which will uniquely address your concerns. I work with those who have experienced anxiety, depression, eating disorders, trauma, substance abuse, anger, addictions, intrusive thoughts, compulsions, dissociation, and health problems. Whether you are looking for family therapy, couples therapy, or individual therapy, I look forward to helping you identify and accomplish your goals.

Sometimes we are blindsided by curve balls in life, overwhelmed with parenting, we may become sick and tired of feeling sick and tired, or maybe we are frustrated because we want a change we do not know how to realize. As a solution-focused therapist, my goal is to help you uncover your true potential and lead a life that is satisfying to you. While we can't change difficult situations of the past, we can work together to better understand and resolve challenges in your life.