Specialties
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.
Substance abuse
Substance abuse is the intentional misuse of a substances (e.g., alcohol, prescription drugs, OTC medications, recreational and street drugs, household chemicals). This may include binge drinking or taking twice the prescribed dose of painkillers. For substances considered illegal and/or extremely detrimental to well-being, using even once may be considered substance abuse. Because of the addiction potential for many substances, abuse oftentimes leads to addiction.
Trauma
Trauma is the result of experiencing a perceived, extremely distressful event. Although the stress threshold for each person differs, meaning that each person considers and experiences trauma differently, it is an event that tops one’s threshold. It exceeds one’s ability to cope or emotionally process. Symptoms may include shock, anxiety, confusion, hopelessness, feeling disconnected, mood swings, nightmares, and intrusive thoughts.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Fees
$150
Individual Therapy
Types of Therapy
Individual Session
Clientele
Young Adults (18-24)
Adults (25-65)
Treatment Approaches / Modalities
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
Psychodynamic Therapy
Training / Certifications
EMDR Trained Psychotherapist
MCAP - Master's Level Certified Addiction Professional
Licensure
FL, LMHC, MH17649
Education
Master of Science in Education, Mental Health Counseling - University of Miami
Bachelor of Science in Psychology - Florida State University
Work History
Throughout my career, I have listened to both men and women from various backgrounds. I’ve gained clinical experience working in community mental health, substance abuse treatment, correctional, and child welfare settings. I believe these experiences have shaped me into a diverse, culturally sensitive clinician. I received foundational training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Psychodynamic Psychotherapy. I also have formal training in Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR) and Trauma Informed Care and Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT). While working at a substance abuse treatment facility, I furthered my education in addiction interventions including Motivational Interviewing and 12-Step Program. In this setting, I also facilitated Anger Management and Seeking Safety (trauma and substance use disorder recovery) groups regularly.
Location
1611 NW 12th Ave, Miami, 33136, FL