In what ways does your personality influence your approach to therapy?
I love people and want to understand what makes them tick, what makes them feel and this humanistic approach to therapy helps me build a strong rapport with people and develop an authentic rapport. It is most important for the relationship to come as you are and to be your authentic self as I will always be mine. Whether you feel stuck in a job, having relationship issues, stressed with trying to balance obligations, struggling with facing a challenge, adjusting to new changes, or difficulty managing anxiety about the past I am here to walk with you. You are not alone in this walk. I offer a supportive, warm and laid back therapy style. I am not in the space of judgment and welcome you to come as you are. Therapy or asking for help is not a sign of weakness; but part of the human experience. We all want to connect and sometimes it is easier with a non-biased neutral person.
Specialties
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.
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.
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.
Social Anxiety
Social anxiety or social phobia is fear of social situations or a fear of interacting with people other than close friends and family. Social anxiety can be persistent, intense, and debilitating, greatly affecting daily life.
Fees
$150
Individual Therapy
Types of Therapy
Individual Session
Treatment Approaches / Modalities
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
Emotionally Focused Therapy
Humanistic Therapy
Jungian Therapy
Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy
Positive Psychology
Solution-Focused Brief Therapy
Training / Certifications
EMDR Trauma certified
Licensure
FL, LMHC, MH12779
Education
Masters in Mental Health Counseling
Bachelors in Science in Psychology
Work History
Private Practice since 2015. Most of my background has been in treatment facilities for substance abuse and mental health issues.
Location
804 3rd. St Suite AB, Neptune Beach, 32266, FL