What do you view as a key component of the therapeutic relationship?
A key component of the therapeutic relationship is the relationship between the therapist and the client. Just like another other relationship, there can be times of miscommunication and healing. If you decide to work with me, we will make sure to work together to ensure the therapeutic relationship between you and I is strong, for the betterment of your healing!
What does a first session with you look like?
A first session with me looks like a conversation between two adults. We will get to know one other, so that you can get a feel for me, as a fit for your therapeutic needs.
What does success look like in therapy? How will a client know that they are making progress?
As a client, you will know you are making progress based on your ability to change your thoughts, actions, and behaviors. As you continue on in therapy, you will naturally start to grow and change in a way that better fits your needs and desires.
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.
Mood disorders
Mood disorder is a broad term used to include the different types of depressive and bipolar disorders, all of which affect mood. With a mood disorder, your moods may range from extremely low to extremely high or irritable.
General Expertise
Work Stress
Workplace issues are a common source of stress and can include interpersonal conflict, communication problems, gossip, harassment, discrimination, low motivation and job satisfaction, performance issues, and poor job fit.
Relationship Issues
Refers relationship issues with a partner or spouse. Can include issues related to relationship distress, relationship satisfaction, communication, intimacy, etc.
Self-Esteem
Self-esteem is the degree to which a person feels confident, valuable, and worthy of respect. Feeling low self-esteem can influence overall well-being and be linked to anxiety and/or depression.
Borderline Personality Disorder
Borderline personality disorder (BPD) is characterized by persistent instability in relationships, extreme emotional reactions, and chronic fear of abandonment. People with this may also tend to be moody, experiencing a lot of high highs and low lows.
Adolescent mental health
Adolescent mental health focuses on adolescent-specific experiences including physical and cognitive development, social and environmental factors, sex, sexual identification and orientation, emotional processing, and substance use. Given the influence that parents/guardians have on adolescents, home life is a particularly important consideration.
Fees
$135
First Session
$135
Family Therapy
$135
Individual Therapy
Types of Therapy
Family Session
Individual Session
Clientele
Young Adults (18-24)
Adults (25-65)
Adolescents (13-17)
Treatment Approaches / Modalities
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Strength Based Therapy
Motivational Interviewing
Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavior Therapy
Training / Certifications
Gottman Level 1 Traning
Licensure
FL, LMHC, MH15905
Education
Masters of Science, Counseling Psychology, Palm Beach Atlantic University
Bachelors of Science, Management/Marketing, Florida State University
Associate of Arts, Business Administration, Palm Beach State College
Work History
I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, public speaker, and an Anxiety & Fear Relief Coach. I assist adults, families, and couples increase peace in their lives, by using practical and healthy coping skills to manage feelings of anxiety, depression, and relationship difficulties. I take a client-centered and collaborative approach to therapy.
Location
9625 N. Military Trail, Palm Beach Gardens, 33410, FL