Therapists in Tampa, FL

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 16 years of experience working with children 9+, teens, adults, couples and families. In addition to my education I've gained life experience having grown up in a military family and traveling all over the United States as well as throughout Europe, South Africa, and Mexico. I thoroughly enjoy helping people and have a broad base of therapy knowledge including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (Trauma Focused) , Solution Focused, Psychodynamic, Motivational Interviewing, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Client-Centered, and Mindfulness.

Thank you for taking an interest in learning more about me and how you and I can work together to help you achieve a more balanced and healthy life. Whether you are going through changes in your life that are causing emotional distress or need guidance and support, my services will be tailored to your specific needs in a warm, caring and non-judgmental environment. I place great emphasize on a collaborative therapeutic relationship that will enable to you to begin a journey of personal growth and healing while learning the coping skills necessary to help you through difficult moments now and in the future.

Some careers expose members to a dose of reality that most people could neither tolerate nor imagine. These careers include Police Officers, Firefighters, EMTs, Paramedics, Active Duty Military and Veterans, Corrections Officers, Nurses, Physicians, and many others. These disturbing realities accumulate over time, often interfering in all spheres of life. Maybe you're spending more time alone, or images haunt you in your thoughts or nightmares, or nothing feels good anymore, or maybe you're drinking more. You know you need help, but you're afraid to ask for it. Ask me. I'm here to help!

Welcome to DBT Counseling Specialties, LLC. I provide DBT and general counseling services. I believe in adopting evidence-based treatments to enrich my clients' lives. I am intensively trained in DBT. Our slogan is Hope is on the Horizon, it is because I believe that each individual client has a unique story to share, each client has unique goals, along with unique challenges, and I want to work just as hard as you, right beside you, to help you realize your greatest potential.

We specialize in helping individuals heal from trauma and more specifically, a focus on healing inner childhood wounds. The effects of trauma may play a role in all our relationships, impact self-esteem, creates feelings of inadequacy, abandonment, and/or grief. We also offer different group and experiential therapy options that focuses on healing and experiential therapy options that focuses on healing and connection. So, let’s begin your journey to healing together.

Hello and a warm embrace to all seeking growth, healing, and transformation. I am a dedicated and compassionate LCSW with 8 years of experience supporting and guiding individuals on their mental and emotional wellness journey. I received my MSW degree from Binghamton University and am certified in Perinatal Mental Health. My approach to therapy is rooted in empathy, respect, and collaboration. I believe in creating a safe and non-judgmental space you can freely explore your thoughts, feelings, and experiences. Together, we'll embark on a journey of self-discovery, healing old wounds, and empowering you to make meaningful changes.

Welcome! I am here to help identify an issue in your life and ways to take charge. Seeking assistance to make changes in your life that will aid you in becoming the best version of yourself is a beautiful step to take. You are the expert of your life, I am here to help create a safe space for healing.

Ask yourself the last time you felt truly connected to the current moment. Most of us would admit that living in the present is a struggle. So often, we get caught up in trying to rewrite the already lived chapters in our life stories, or have a desire to over control and predict the outcome, that we lose sight of the chapter that we're currently writing. This tendency keeps us from being the best, most authentic versions of ourselves and limits our ability to consider what's truly important and meaningful. I enjoy working with clients who recognize this conflict and are willing to sit with and consider their current experience.