Teletherapy for Virgin Islands

Painful losses and traumatic experiences that accumulate through the course of our lives can hamper day to day functioning. Psychotherapy can help you understand yourself more deeply, to include how earlier traumatic experiences impact your interpersonal functioning, as well as how you see yourself and engage the world around you. As a West Indian and therapist of color, I have a deep understanding and regard for the historical and cultural landscapes that help to inform "who we are as a race". I am committed to creating a space where you can explore issues surrounding migration, acculturation and identity safely.

Since 2006, I have provided a range of psychological services to individuals from diverse economic and cultural backgrounds in the US Virgin Islands. I was trained in a Cognitive Behavorial Therapy (CBT) oriented graduate program, with a strong emphasis on research supported, evidence-based treatment strategies. I have since expanded my practice to include Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), which features both CBT & mindfulness components. I work with individuals experiencing a variety of psychological and situational challenges including depression, anxiety, stage of life transitions (college, pregnancy, parenthood,

No one is immune to life-challenges and sometimes you need a professional who knows how to guide you through difficult circumstances compassionately, skillfully and efficiently. With nearly 20 years of experience providing individual, group, and couples therapy for children, adolescents and adults, I not only understand the many colors of pain, I also know pathways to healing. Because of my passion to help as many people as I can, I received broad-based training and have established a general practice focused on treating common conditions including depression, grief, anxiety, divorce, abuse, ADHD, marital difficulties, anger, infertility, childhood disorders, PTSD, and many others.

You are NOT crazy! The part of your brain concerned with survival is likely feeling frantic, causing your logical self to go offline and your emotional self to be dysregulated. Are your old triggers and dysfunctional coping responses intensifying? Trauma, loss, change, conflict, and oppression can make you feel hopeless, lonely, anxious, depressed, and distrusting of you. You don't have to be defined by your past; you can transform your life by overcoming obstacles that keep you stuck and in pain. “Your task is not to seek for love, but merely to seek and find all the barriers within yourself that you have built against it.” Rumi

At times, life presents challenges that impact the quality of our relationships and daily functioning. Counseling can help to ease the overwhelming feelings associated with life transitions, grief, depression, parenting, anxiety, anger, family, low self-esteem, and other interpersonal relationship concerns. At Beautiful Dreamers Behavioral and Educational Center, we offer comprehensive therapeutic, psychological, psychiatric, medication management, nursing service, and psycho-educational services. Whether individual, family or group, our mission is to provide a collaborative and encouraging environment that encourages personal growth. Our team of expert therapists possesses a variety of specialties and certifications that focus on the needs of the individual regardless age (including preschoolers) and area of struggle. Beautiful Dreamers Behavioral and Educational Center also provides comprehensive psychological educational evaluations for children and adults in the areas of intellectual functioning, academic, behavioral, vocational, and forensics. Our psycho-educational assessments are highly detailed and identify any underlying impairments affecting school performance.

We are community-based, which means we meet you where you are. We also provide an in-clinic experience for those just needing to get out of the chaos and distractions of everyday life to focus on their therapeutic goals.

As a psychotherapist and life coach, I help people get unstuck and identify and release old patterns and unconscious programs in order to move forward in positive and productive ways. My ability to work both with underlying psychological issues such as depression, anxiety and trauma and help clients take action steps when blocked energy is freed up, creates rich opportunities for happiness, life satisfaction and the ability to move through life's transitions in a healthy and positive way.

Understanding the underlying causes of why you feel the way you do can be complicated. I use a uniquely integrated approach to help my clients maximize their health and wellness. Together we will assess your wellness from a physical, emotional, nutritional, and spiritual approach. We will look at your lifestyle choices in these areas as I empower and support you to create the changes necessary to lead a healthy life in mind, body, and spirit. "Go confidently in the direction of your dreams, live the life you've imagined." - Thoreau

My ideal client is someone who is struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, or relationship issues and is motivated to seek help. They need emotional support, coping strategies, and self-understanding to navigate life transitions and improve their self-esteem. Their goals include reducing anxiety, enhancing relationships, and achieving personal growth. They want to feel more in control of their emotions, build fulfilling relationships, and reach their personal and professional aspirations, demonstrating a commitment to the therapeutic process for a better quality of life.

Does your child have social and emotional challenges  that impact their academic performance and the ability to build healthy relationships?  Do they have difficulty paying attention, difficulty cooperating with peers and adults, and unable to control their feelings?  At a Place to Grow Counseling we are here to serve you.