In what ways have your personal experiences influenced your work with your clients?
Having been exposed to trauma on multiple occasions in many different areas I understand the emotional distress that can occur and struggle to regain confidence and peace within your life.
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.
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.
Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
PTSD is a condition that is precipitated by a perceived terrifying event. This event need not occur directly to the person but may happen vicariously—having seen something terrible happen to another person. The condition may last months or years while symptoms include ruminating thoughts, flashbacks, nightmares, intense anxiety when triggered, and potential substance abuse in attempt to cope.
Coping Skills
Coping skills are tools and techniques one can learn, practice, and use to handle difficult emotions, decrease stress, and establish or maintain a sense of internal order.
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.
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.
ADHD
ADHD (Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder) causes a hard time focusing attention and controlling restless or impulsive behavior. People with ADHD might have emotional outbursts, be forgetful, and/or find it difficult to stay organized.
Fees
$150
First Session
$125
Couples Therapy
$100
Individual Therapy
Types of Therapy
Family Session
Couples Session
Clientele
Young Adults (18-24)
Adults (25-65)
Treatment Approaches / Modalities
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Mindfulness Practices
Strength Based Therapy
Existential Therapy
Motivational Interviewing
Person-Centered Therapy
Training / Certifications
Contemporary Theory in Addictive Behavior
Licensure
FL, LMHC, MH17032
Education
Master's of Science in Mental Health Counseling
Work History
Hello, I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with 22 years of experience working within facilities that services first responders and military personnel. Being a veteran and first responder, I have personally witnessed what our brave men and women endure each day and the emotional trauma that can occur within these challenging careers. I have worked with a large range of clients from adolescents to adults, experiencing: anxiety, stress, PTSD, parenting problems, career problems, addictions, depression; trauma, self-esteem issues, and coping with life changes.
Location
Cape Coral, 33991, FL