How has your particular field of specialization evolved in recent years and how has that impacted your work?
In recent years my field of specialization has evolved into incorporating Mindfulness and Compassion based practices. I obtain ongoing training in these fields in order to collaborate with my clients, helping them achieve better self awareness and improvement in current functioning.
What does success look like in therapy? How will a client know that they are making progress?
Coming away from a session with a new perspective or insight, then having the willingness and attempting to put into practice at least one discussed coping strategy.
In what ways have your personal experiences influenced your work with your clients?
As a survivor of childhood trauma, I'm particularly aware of how our past experiences can impact how we feel about ourselves and how we relate to others. As a result, I am able to empathize with my clients in what I consider to be understanding core shared experience.
Specialties
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.
Anger management
It's normal to experience anger at times, but for some, it becomes so frequent, intense, or difficult to control that it negatively affects their life. Anger management is a structured therapeutic approach toward reducing one’s anger to a point where more appropriate coping and/or conflict management skills are used. Beliefs and thoughts leading toward anger outbursts are explored while healthy coping and interpersonal skills are put into practice.
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.
Communication issues
Source of communication challenges in circumstances and relationships that can have a negative impact on mental health. Misunderstandings and misinterpretations often lead to arguments in personal, platonic, or professional relationships.
Couples
Provides couples therapy/counseling
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.
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.
Relationship Issues
Refers relationship issues with a partner or spouse. Can include issues related to relationship distress, relationship satisfaction, communication, intimacy, etc.
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.
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.
Fees
$140
First Session
$145
Couples Therapy
$140
Individual Therapy
Types of Therapy
Couples Session
Individual Session
Clientele
Young Adults (18-24)
Adults (25-65)
Seniors (65+)
Treatment Approaches / Modalities
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Mindfulness Practices
Coaching
Eclectic Therapy
Motivational Interviewing
Solution-Focused Brief Therapy
Licensure
FL, LMHC, MH8274
Education
Master of Science, Counselor Education, Florida International University
Work History
I have been a Licensed Mental Health Counselor for over 20 years, working in a variety of healthcare settings, providing behavioral health and substance abuse treatment.
Location
633 N Krome Avenue, Homestead, 33030, FL