Trauma Focused Therapists in Lutz, FL
Hi, I have been in the Mental Health field for over 30 years and have been counseling for over 12 years. I 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 it forces us to need extra 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 it!
Hi, I have been in the Mental Health field for over 30 years and have been counseling for over 12 years. I 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 it forces us to need extra 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 it!
I want to support you through whatever challenges you may be facing on this journey called life. Whether you’re struggling with anxiety, depression, thoughts of self-harm, grief, anger, relationship conflicts, or adjusting to change, we can work together to develop tools and strategies that help you move forward. You may simply just need someone to listen and hear you, as you process your thoughts and emotions. Focusing on your unique strengths, I will help you build effective coping skills and work toward meaningful, lasting change. We'll create a path that aligns with your goals, values, and supports your overall wellbeing.
I want to support you through whatever challenges you may be facing on this journey called life. Whether you’re struggling with anxiety, depression, thoughts of self-harm, grief, anger, relationship conflicts, or adjusting to change, we can work together to develop tools and strategies that help you move forward. You may simply just need someone to listen and hear you, as you process your thoughts and emotions. Focusing on your unique strengths, I will help you build effective coping skills and work toward meaningful, lasting change. We'll create a path that aligns with your goals, values, and supports your overall wellbeing.
A life-upset can elevate stress, depression, and anxiety, as well as impact one’s feelings of self-worth. Issues from the past and/or present can affect confidence in one's abilities to successfully and satisfyingly (re)adjust to life. I have partnered with many people over the years to formulate goals, build on strengths, and learn new skills, strategies, and thought patterns. I have guided people to successfully and intentionally harness their inner power to make their desired life and inner being changes. I believe that every person has that power.
A life-upset can elevate stress, depression, and anxiety, as well as impact one’s feelings of self-worth. Issues from the past and/or present can affect confidence in one's abilities to successfully and satisfyingly (re)adjust to life. I have partnered with many people over the years to formulate goals, build on strengths, and learn new skills, strategies, and thought patterns. I have guided people to successfully and intentionally harness their inner power to make their desired life and inner being changes. I believe that every person has that power.
Are you struggling to feel accepted & comfortable in your sexual or gender identity? Or are you yearning to find a way to navigate your coming-out or identity-formation process? I help members of the LGBTQ community sort through sexuality & gender challenges, as well as mental health issues like trauma, depression, anxiety, stress, & self-esteem. For those with religious or interpersonal trauma, I aim to meet you with non-judgment and authenticity to build a healing relationship.
Are you struggling to feel accepted & comfortable in your sexual or gender identity? Or are you yearning to find a way to navigate your coming-out or identity-formation process? I help members of the LGBTQ community sort through sexuality & gender challenges, as well as mental health issues like trauma, depression, anxiety, stress, & self-esteem. For those with religious or interpersonal trauma, I aim to meet you with non-judgment and authenticity to build a healing relationship.
I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor. I received my Bachelor’s degree from the University of South Florida, and my Master’s degree from Webster University. I have worked in the counseling field for over 10 years and have experience working with kids, teens, families, and couples. Although I have made Tampa my home, I am originally from Gainesville, Florida. In my free time I enjoy relaxing, spending time with friends and family, watching a good movie, and enjoying good food!
I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor. I received my Bachelor’s degree from the University of South Florida, and my Master’s degree from Webster University. I have worked in the counseling field for over 10 years and have experience working with kids, teens, families, and couples. Although I have made Tampa my home, I am originally from Gainesville, Florida. In my free time I enjoy relaxing, spending time with friends and family, watching a good movie, and enjoying good food!
I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in Florida with 30 years experience. I believe in counseling to impact the mind, body, and soul. I am a Christian counselor, but respect individuals of all faiths and beliefs. I am completing my doctorate in trauma counseling at Liberty University. I earned my Bachelors in Elementary Education and Masters in Gerontology/ Mental Health from the University of South Florida in Tampa.
I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in Florida with 30 years experience. I believe in counseling to impact the mind, body, and soul. I am a Christian counselor, but respect individuals of all faiths and beliefs. I am completing my doctorate in trauma counseling at Liberty University. I earned my Bachelors in Elementary Education and Masters in Gerontology/ Mental Health from the University of South Florida in Tampa.
What drives my work as a therapist is the belief that everyone deserves to feel heard, supported, and empowered—especially in their most vulnerable moments. I’ve seen how powerful it can be when someone finally feels safe enough to open up and take steps toward healing. My role is to walk alongside you with patience, honesty, and care, helping you navigate life’s challenges while building the tools and confidence to move forward. Therapy isn’t about having all the answers—it’s about creating space for growth, clarity, and lasting change.
What drives my work as a therapist is the belief that everyone deserves to feel heard, supported, and empowered—especially in their most vulnerable moments. I’ve seen how powerful it can be when someone finally feels safe enough to open up and take steps toward healing. My role is to walk alongside you with patience, honesty, and care, helping you navigate life’s challenges while building the tools and confidence to move forward. Therapy isn’t about having all the answers—it’s about creating space for growth, clarity, and lasting change.
I believe all people have the potential to live healthy, happy, and fulfilling lives. However, sometimes we need help when we face various life challenges. I quickly build rapport with my clients by meeting them where they are and listening closely to understand them as a unique individual. This approach leads to a healthy and fulfilling therapeutic relationship where clients feel supported, equipped with the tools they need to resolve their various life challenges, and live a more fulfilling life.
I believe all people have the potential to live healthy, happy, and fulfilling lives. However, sometimes we need help when we face various life challenges. I quickly build rapport with my clients by meeting them where they are and listening closely to understand them as a unique individual. This approach leads to a healthy and fulfilling therapeutic relationship where clients feel supported, equipped with the tools they need to resolve their various life challenges, and live a more fulfilling life.
Is your child or teen struggling with anxiety? Have they experienced something difficult? Are you unsure how to support them? I specialize in children and adolescents who are experiencing anxiety, life adjustments, trauma, post-traumatic stress, mood changes, and more.
Is your child or teen struggling with anxiety? Have they experienced something difficult? Are you unsure how to support them? I specialize in children and adolescents who are experiencing anxiety, life adjustments, trauma, post-traumatic stress, mood changes, and more.
If you are struggling I am here to help. I specialize in treating trauma, PTSD, anxiety, panic, phobias, depression, and many other issues. As a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional trained in Accelerated Resolution Therapy and Brainspotting, I can help you heal and find freedom from intrusive memories, thoughts, and negative feelings for good. As your therapist my goal is to provide a confidential, safe, and trusting relationship in which you feel completely comfortable to share whatever is going on in your life. I will listen with compassion and provide understanding and support without judgment.
If you are struggling I am here to help. I specialize in treating trauma, PTSD, anxiety, panic, phobias, depression, and many other issues. As a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional trained in Accelerated Resolution Therapy and Brainspotting, I can help you heal and find freedom from intrusive memories, thoughts, and negative feelings for good. As your therapist my goal is to provide a confidential, safe, and trusting relationship in which you feel completely comfortable to share whatever is going on in your life. I will listen with compassion and provide understanding and support without judgment.
My interest is partnering with clients providing information and strategies that come from clinical research complimenting Biblical truths leading to deeper and more satisfying relationships within the family. Areas often addressed in therapy include; grief and loss, family changes, and communication styles many of which are positively impacted by increasing 'Emotional Intelligence'. Emotional Intelligence encompasses self-awareness, understanding and managing emotions, learning how to appropriately respond and connect to people/situations, and developing and maintaining healthy relationships. Adults, as well as, children often experience frustration when attempting to balance the demands of life while making and maintaining connections with others.
My interest is partnering with clients providing information and strategies that come from clinical research complimenting Biblical truths leading to deeper and more satisfying relationships within the family. Areas often addressed in therapy include; grief and loss, family changes, and communication styles many of which are positively impacted by increasing 'Emotional Intelligence'. Emotional Intelligence encompasses self-awareness, understanding and managing emotions, learning how to appropriately respond and connect to people/situations, and developing and maintaining healthy relationships. Adults, as well as, children often experience frustration when attempting to balance the demands of life while making and maintaining connections with others.
I have worked in the counseling field for 10 years and have experience working with kids, teens, families, and couples. I specialize in solution focused therapy, CBT, and addictions therapy. I also have a strong background in working with clients experiencing depression, anxiety, ADHD, bi-polar disorder, oppositional defiant disorder, and substance abuse.
I have worked in the counseling field for 10 years and have experience working with kids, teens, families, and couples. I specialize in solution focused therapy, CBT, and addictions therapy. I also have a strong background in working with clients experiencing depression, anxiety, ADHD, bi-polar disorder, oppositional defiant disorder, and substance abuse.
During these times many of us are feeling overwhelmed and struggling to cope with new stressors. Our relationships with the environment, each other, and ourselves have dramatically shifted. In reaching out we no longer have to struggle alone. Therapy can be a useful tool to help us find clarity, stability, and understanding. I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and offer virtual counseling sessions. I utilize cognitive behavioral and mindfulness-based strategies to help empower you to meet your goals.
During these times many of us are feeling overwhelmed and struggling to cope with new stressors. Our relationships with the environment, each other, and ourselves have dramatically shifted. In reaching out we no longer have to struggle alone. Therapy can be a useful tool to help us find clarity, stability, and understanding. I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and offer virtual counseling sessions. I utilize cognitive behavioral and mindfulness-based strategies to help empower you to meet your goals.
What do you do when life becomes a challenge? Many find themselves thinking the same thoughts, over and over, with no end. Others struggle to manage their emotions, often feeling overwhelmed, stressed and depleted. They find they have lost themselves and their interests in work, school, relationships and hobbies. Life’s circumstances have knocked them down; their current season becomes impossible and unfulfilling. They search for peace, fulfillment and a returned zest for life. If this is you, I commend you in your search for help in your journey.
What do you do when life becomes a challenge? Many find themselves thinking the same thoughts, over and over, with no end. Others struggle to manage their emotions, often feeling overwhelmed, stressed and depleted. They find they have lost themselves and their interests in work, school, relationships and hobbies. Life’s circumstances have knocked them down; their current season becomes impossible and unfulfilling. They search for peace, fulfillment and a returned zest for life. If this is you, I commend you in your search for help in your journey.
Life, relationships, and making ends meet can be difficult even under the best of circumstances and we may find ourselves in situations in where our determination, knowledge and experience are not enough to create change. - this is a normal part of life. When we find ourselves in these types of situations, counseling can help to provide a safe and confidential environment where individuals and families can examine their perspective and find a solution to their problems.
Life, relationships, and making ends meet can be difficult even under the best of circumstances and we may find ourselves in situations in where our determination, knowledge and experience are not enough to create change. - this is a normal part of life. When we find ourselves in these types of situations, counseling can help to provide a safe and confidential environment where individuals and families can examine their perspective and find a solution to their problems.
As a Master of Social Work graduate from Our Lady of the Lake University, with a specialization in service to Hispanic children and families, I am deeply passionate about empowering women and facilitating positive changes in their lives. My journey in social work began during my Bachelor of Social Work internship at a safe house for female victims of human trafficking, where I witnessed firsthand the resilience and strength of these women as they reclaimed their power and forged a new path forward.
As a Master of Social Work graduate from Our Lady of the Lake University, with a specialization in service to Hispanic children and families, I am deeply passionate about empowering women and facilitating positive changes in their lives. My journey in social work began during my Bachelor of Social Work internship at a safe house for female victims of human trafficking, where I witnessed firsthand the resilience and strength of these women as they reclaimed their power and forged a new path forward.
More Than Symptom Relief—Therapy That Unlocks Possibility.
Are you feeling stuck in old patterns, have unresolved trauma, or experiencing relationship challenges? As a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in Long-Term Recovery I had similar struggles. My approach integrates evidence-based modalities including DBT, Gestalt Therapy, Internal Family Systems (IFS), and Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART) to support meaningful, lasting change.
More Than Symptom Relief—Therapy That Unlocks Possibility.
Are you feeling stuck in old patterns, have unresolved trauma, or experiencing relationship challenges? As a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in Long-Term Recovery I had similar struggles. My approach integrates evidence-based modalities including DBT, Gestalt Therapy, Internal Family Systems (IFS), and Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART) to support meaningful, lasting change.
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.
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.
Emotional pain can sometimes feel worse than any physical pain you have experienced. It can stem from anxiety, depression, anger, conflict in relationships, past trauma, diminished self-esteem, adjustment related concerns, or other current situations impeding on your ability to function as your best self.
Emotional pain can sometimes feel worse than any physical pain you have experienced. It can stem from anxiety, depression, anger, conflict in relationships, past trauma, diminished self-esteem, adjustment related concerns, or other current situations impeding on your ability to function as your best self.
My ideal client feels stuck in patterns they’re ready to change. They may be dealing with anxiety, grief, past trauma, or relationship struggles. They want a safe space to be heard, real tools to heal, and support to rebuild confidence. Their goal is to break free from what’s holding them back and create a life that feels authentic, peaceful, and full of possibility.
My ideal client feels stuck in patterns they’re ready to change. They may be dealing with anxiety, grief, past trauma, or relationship struggles. They want a safe space to be heard, real tools to heal, and support to rebuild confidence. Their goal is to break free from what’s holding them back and create a life that feels authentic, peaceful, and full of possibility.
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