What is your style/approach to therapy?
I feel my approach is more as a realist. I think people like to shy away from the truth because he could painful. However, I feel it could be beautiful if you learn how to embrace it and grow through what you are going through.
What do you think is the biggest barrier today for people seeking care?
The biggest barrier is STIGMAS. I feel a lot about feel that you have to be "crazy" to see a therapist. Or if you grew up like I did "you better pray about it". I feel if we educate our community more on how beneficial therapy could be. There would be a lot more people seeking therapy
In what ways have your personal experiences influenced your work with your clients?
I grew with amazing parents but in rough environment. I been through a lot and seen a lot. My older brother was in and out of prison. This often made me wonder how I could change the system. Unfortunately, my brother died in 2004 due to a drug induced heart attack. This help me eventually find one of my expertise of working with addiction.
Specialties
Depression
Anxiety
Addiction
Codependency
Women's issues
General Expertise
Depression
Anxiety
Careers
Loss/Grief
Race & Cultural Identity
Social Anxiety
Addiction
Adolescent mental health
Fees
$100
First Session
$125
Family Therapy
$125
Couples Therapy
$100
Individual Therapy
Types of Therapy
Family Session
Couples Session
Individual Session
Clientele
Young Adults (18-24)
Adults (25-65)
Adolescents (13-17)
Treatment Approaches / Modalities
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Coaching
Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy
Motivational Interviewing
Solution-Focused Brief Therapy
Training / Certifications
Motivational Interviewing
Licensure
FL, LMHC, MH16603
Education
MS in Counseling & Psychology
Work History
I am a licensed mental health Counselor. I graduated from Troy University with with my master’s in counseling psychology and I have a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice. I worked with a variety of populations to include at risk youth and their families, DCF, homeless veterans, DOC/community corrections, addictions/co-occurring disorders and severe mentally ill. I have done contracted groups to help cope w/ Covid 19 most recently and continue to do groups focusing on stress management and coping with anxiety and depression.
Location
1111 3rd Ave W, Suite 304, Bradenton, 34205, FL