Women's Issues Therapists in Miami Shores, FL

Hello! I am glad you're here. Let me tell you a little bit about my practice. I work with young adults, adults and their families to assist them in their personal growth and any life transition that they may be going through such as becoming a parent, launching a child into adulthood, entering or exiting a significant relationship etc. I also enjoy assisting clients with identifying various patterns in their lives and empowering them to explore ways they can contribute to changing these existing patterns.

After your first session, you will be better equipped to find, create and sustain the relationship you dream of. As a psychotherapist working with individuals, couples and families for over 30 years, and a dating website coach, I passionately help my clients develop meaningful, lasting connections. Utilizing 3 decades of personal and professional experience, I look forward to sharing concepts, skills and mindset for improving all your relationships so you can live your best life. All relationships welcome. For your convenience, I offer a variety of services including office, phone and virtual sessions. Call me today. 786.728.6381

I want to help set you free. I am certified in DBT for adolescents, young adults, adults and families and also have a certification in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for eating disorders. I am a certified trauma specialist. My other specialties include substance abuse, eating disorders, depression and other mood disorders, anxiety, trauma, stress, relationship difficulties, and grief. Let's take the first step to freedom together.

CARE Center offers in-person and online counseling and in-person psychoeducational assessments for children, adolescents, adults and families from our local community. The Center offers a full range of educational diagnostics, interventions, and mental health support services that address a diverse spectrum of individual needs while promoting individual and family wellness from a holistic perspective.

Life presents each of us with unique opportunities for change, healing, and personal growth. As a therapist, I recognize that everyone's journey towards their goals is distinct. My primary focus is to cultivate an authentic and trusting therapist-client relationship, where you feel heard and understood. Together, we will work compassionately and effectively to transform your narrative, gain insights into your experiences, and alleviate psychological symptoms, leading you towards a healthier and happier life.

I work with you from a place of deep compassion and understanding to help you obtain what you want from your life. Using a psychodynamic approach together we solve your issues and the pain they may cause you. Conditions such as anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, self sabotage, couple and family problems are approached from a humanistic and very individual perspective. I practice with the belief that seeing a counselor or therapist should encompass more than just symptom relief. Emotional and psychological integration for an improved quality of life in all areas plays into my counseling focus for major life enhancement.

I am invested in helping you become your best self and live your best life! Do you feel stuck in patterns of thinking, feeling, or acting, that you can't seem to break? Do you feel disconnected from yourself and others? The process of therapy with me may involve becoming aware of patterns that are holding you back, enhancing your self-worth, and reconnecting with yourself and others. It will also likely involve developing new ways of managing and responding to difficult feelings, thoughts, and working on behaviors that are holding you back from living the life you want.

I invite you to partner up with me to navigate your life challenges together, with kindness, a curious mind and in a nonjudgmental and safe space. My education, experience and genuine desire to help others give me the tools to assist you in building bridges to a brighter tomorrow regardless of your circumstance.

You may be unsure what you want from psychotherapy or how it could help. You may know only that you are struggling and wish life could be better. You may want help for a specific issue. Or you may have had therapy before but not seen the changes you want.

Are you coping with an infidelity in your relationship or marriage and cant move forward? Are you stuck in a toxic life pattern that you don't like? Have you simply lost connection emotionally? sexually? or are having trouble adapting as parents? Recognizing that we are in a tough spot and reaching out for the right help is the first step to navigating these delicate situations more effectively. Together, ee will uncover the root to your problems and release you from toxic patterns and help you make the right underlying changes to restructure and change the course of your life, transforming it to one that is more gratifying.

No one understands what it’s like to feel anxious more than a person who has struggled with anxiety themselves. Sleepless nights, insecurity, inability to take deep breaths, excessive worry, strain on your relationships, the feeling that you are unable to pursue passions or move forward in life... Sometimes, just getting through the day may seem like a nearly impossible task due to the challenges anxiety brings. You may even begin to ask yourself what “normal” feels like because it’s been so long since you’ve felt anything close to that. Does this sound familiar to you?

Life can be challenging at times, and you might feel overwhelmed and highly distressed. Or perhaps you have been experiencing symptoms for so long, affecting your career and family life. There is hope. I work with children and adults of all ages with a variety of emotional concerns. I specialize in symptoms of depression and anxiety, phobias, trauma, eating disorders, and grief.

If you’re looking for a therapist who will gently hold space for your biggest feelings & deepest hurts who can also lovingly challenge you to take back power in your life, you’re in the right place! Together we’ll identify your current triggers, use trauma-informed techniques like EMDR to process them and then create stronger coping skills and boundaries that allow you to significantly reduce stress, increase intimacy in your relationships and ultimately lead you towards more joy and embodiment in your life.

I work primarily with individuals or families going through difficulties and looking to over come hardship and transform their lives. Growing up my love for this field came from my strong sense of empathy and desire to connect and understand the pain of others. As a child I experienced emotions at an intense level and was easily misunderstood . This created a passion within me to help others be understood and understand themselves and their emotions so that they can have the power to better their lives.

Do you struggle with feeling disconnected from yourself and others? Do you put your needs at the bottom of the to-do list? Do you wonder if life should feel somehow better? Happier? Now more than ever, people are feeling anxious, overwhelmed and uncertain about how they are supposed to manage their relationships, careers and their lives. Pushing away your needs and not taking time for yourself can lead to long-term issues for your mind and body. We believe it shouldn’t be so hard to live a better life.

Therapy is sometimes viewed as an intimidating endeavor. The ability to take that first step often provides an immediate sense of relief. What happens after that depends on the therapeutic alliance as well as the goals of treatment. If you are suffering from a mood or personality disorder, substance dependence/addiction or the challenges associated with aging, you may be feeling overwhelmed by the uncertainty of the world around you. Likewise, if you are coping with a dysfunctional relationship or job/personal life dissatisfaction, now may be the time to take a closer look at effecting positive change in your life.

Immediate Availability! Yung Pueblo, one of my favorite writers says, "Personal transformation is not easy. Healing yourself takes time. Letting go can sometimes feel overwhelming. Building new habits can seem like an uphill battle. Even with all of these challenges, inner work is worth it. This active form of self-love can radically change your life." Growth isn't just about being in full bloom; it's the process by which you get there...and how you continue to thrive after all the messiness from that growth. But often, you can't do this alone or without the right tools, support, and encouragement. That's what I'm here for!

I am a Registered Marriage and Family Therapist Intern and a Registered Clinical Mental Health Counselor Intern with a bachelor’s Degree in Psychology and a Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and Marriage, Couple, and Family Counseling from Barry University. I have over 14 years of experience working with dual diagnosis, behavioral health, applied behavioral analysis, mental health, and coaching with children, adolescents, teens, adults, couples, families, and businesses. I also have experience working with ADHD, anxiety, depression, insomnia, bipolar, behavioral issues, work/life balance, goal setting.