American Behavioral Therapists in Saint Petersburg, FL

All of us have dreams, aspirations and needs. To be successful, we need to have the mental and physical needs taken care of. Having goals and plans help guide us to the achievement of our goals.

I believe in a mind/body connection, in which physical ailments can affect the mind and mental concerns or stress can affect someone physically. Therefore, I feel it is necessary to look at a person as a whole when you come to me for help. I will take a comprehensive look at all aspects of your life in order to determine the best course of treatment. In addition, I am passionate about therapy! I have seen psycho-therapy change people’s lives for the better and believe this might be possible for you too. Call and schedule an appointment today.

I am encouraged by the research that talks about how our brain does not stop growing, and there are things we can do to encourage brain growth such as struggling with new and challenging information. This may be learning to play an instrument or learning to speak a foreign language. This is good news for us intellectually and the same principle applies emotionally. We do have the capacity to grow, and change and learn new ways to think, and I have tools that will help you in this process. I would love to witness your courage in this journey.

I’m passionate about helping individuals live their fullest life and uncovering any barriers that are hindering them from this pursuit. I believe in tailoring treatment to the individual and balancing the art of therapy with neuroscience. I specialize in therapy with individuals with a wide variety of mental health issues and diagnoses including anxiety, depression, trauma, life transitions, relationship issues, self-worth, and more. My goal is to help clients work toward the life they want, cope with uncertainty, handle difficult emotions, develop skills to manage day-to-day life effectively, and most importantly: find happiness.

Have you been feeling angry and irritable? Having problems sleeping at night, or having nightmares? Do you startle easily? Do you lose track of time and have memory loss? You are not alone. You may have post traumatic stress, dissociative disorder, or a combination, and I can help you process the trauma with EMDR, clinical hypnosis, and cognitive behavioral therapy. I will help you to acquire coping skills and learn relaxation techniques. I work with your other providers as a team, and will find you the necessary ongoing support after you leave treatment.

My education has taught me to meet my clients where they are. It's your world and I am here to assist as much as you need me to! In a non-judgmental and confidential atmosphere, your progression is a priority. Working together, we will identify the issues and/or triggers you may be experiencing and how to overcome, work through, and move forward from those stumbling blocks. With a listening ear, I will be there to support and encourage you as necessary. I will also attempt to push you to your fullest potential. Though it may be hard at times, you can rest assured that I will be along with you on your journey of growth!

I am a licensed clinical social worker, a professionally certified specialist in The Grief Recovery Method®, and Certified Clinical Trauma Professional. I have been in the helping profession for over thirty years, with more than twenty-years a licensed clinician. I strive to apply authenticity professionally, as I strive to personally. I believe together we will unleash the power and insight already within you. I applaud your courage to travel beyond the familiar, entering this journey with me. I believe you will not regret the choice you have now made. We will develop a plan to meet your unique and specific needs.

Life can be a challenging journey. How are you at navigating the bumps in the road? Do you have the skills you need? Are you feeling disappointed in yourself and often frustrated with others? Is it challenging for you to express your needs in ways that you feel heard? When you are upset or frustrated, have you pushed others away, sabotaging relationships? Is it difficult to set and achieve goals? Understandably, frustrations intensify when efforts are unsuccessful. If you have thought "life will get easier when ..." and you are still waiting at a long red light, let's talk.

I spent 25 years in Law Enforcement, and I have a whole family of 1st Responders. So I have a soft spot for that population. I am licensed and have over 16 years experience. I treat ages 9-100. My counseling environment is quite and private. My counseling style is brief, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) & integrative. I am on several insurance panels. My out-of-pocket rate is reasonable because I want to be accessible to everyone.