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
Depression often causes people to feel sad, empty, or hopeless, and can cause a lack of interest in life. It can also affect a person's thinking patterns and physical health.
Anxiety
Anxiety can mean nervousness, worry, or self-doubt. Anxiety disorder is a mental health disorder that entails excessive, repeated bouts of worry, anxiety, and/or fear.
Addiction
Regular involvement with a substance or activity in a compulsive, hard to control way that often has harmful consequences. Often refers to substance use, but can include compulsive behaviors such as sex, gambling, or shopping.
Codependency
Involves a person sacrificing their needs to meet the needs of others. Their thoughts and actions center on a significant other, spouse, friend, or relative. Becomes an issue when relationships are unbalanced and unhealthy.
Women's issues
Women’s health is regarded as the holistic being and experience of being female. This extends beyond consideration for illness and other complex conditions but to general considerations of physical, cognitive, social, emotional, and spiritual well-being. Issues may include female oppression, socialized gender role, female reproductive issues, motherhood, body image, divorce, and substance use.
General Expertise
Depression
Depression often causes people to feel sad, empty, or hopeless, and can cause a lack of interest in life. It can also affect a person's thinking patterns and physical health.
Anxiety
Anxiety can mean nervousness, worry, or self-doubt. Anxiety disorder is a mental health disorder that entails excessive, repeated bouts of worry, anxiety, and/or fear.
Careers
Designed to help people choose, change, or leave a career at any stage of life. Careers are often wrapped up in people’s perceived identity, therefore, any change can cause anxiety and/or depression.
Loss/Grief
Grief is a reaction to an emotionally significant loss and often comes with symptoms of depression or anxiety. These symptoms can remain intense and last for a long time after a loss, making it difficult to move forward with a healthy lifestyle.
Race & Cultural Identity
Challenges around race and cultural identity vary enormously, including issues related to discrimination, racism, and intergenerational trauma.
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