What do you view as a key component of the therapeutic relationship?
I believe the key to therapy that works is: a good relationship with your therapist. You should never feel judged. When you let someone you trust hold space for you to talk about the hard stuff, there's nothing you can't grow through.
Are there any recurring themes or issues you’ve noticed as you treat people in your area of specialization, and how has this insight guided your approach?
I’ve noticed my clients have everything inside them needed to heal, and even to thrive. A common thread that ties many of their struggles together is self-criticism. Modern life puts many obstacles in the way of loving and trusting ourselves enough to live our most authentic lives. This leads to anxiety, unhappiness, and despair. So what I do is help people recognize toxic cultural messages they’ve internalized as limiting beliefs, and learn to follow their inner wisdom.
In what ways do your life philosophy and treatment philosophy overlap?
Intersectional feminism is how I see the world and how I practice therapy. It’s about recognizing your multiple, overlapping social identities (eg- straight, White woman), and how they contribute to the privilege & oppression you experience. I view people's problems as the result of oppressive systems; you’re not messed up, the world is. Feminist therapy helps me understand your experience more deeply, and approach our work in a collaborative way. I treat you as the expert on your own life, because you are. We'll blend that with my expertise in therapy/psychology to empower you to work through current (and future) challenges.
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.
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.
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.
General Expertise
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.
Identity development
Process of defining one’s own beliefs and sense of self. Evolves over time and can become a source of stress and pain, especially if the concept of self goes against social, cultural, or familial norms.
Life transitions
Positive and negative change can be difficult, including things like moving, breaking up, adjusting to parenthood, or changing careers. It’s normal to feel stressed, however, life transitions can inhibit people from living healthy lifestyles.
Medical professionals' mental health
Many medical professionals have extremely difficult jobs. When the result of one’s work is a matter of life or death, stress is typical. Medical professionals’ mental health is oftentimes impacted by experiencing vicarious trauma, working long hours, feeling underpaid or unappreciated, and believing that the well-being of others is more important than their own. This may lead toward distress, compromised performance, resentment, poor mental and/or physical health, and burnout.
Women's issues
Women’s health is regarded as the holistic being and experience of being female. This extends beyond consideration for illness and other complex conditions but to general considerations of physical, cognitive, social, emotional, and spiritual well-being. Issues may include female oppression, socialized gender role, female reproductive issues, motherhood, body image, divorce, and substance use.
Fees
$225
First Session
$180
Individual Therapy
Types of Therapy
Individual Session
Clientele
Adults (25-65)
Treatment Approaches / Modalities
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Compassion-Focused Therapy
Emotionally Focused Therapy
Feminist Therapy
Person-Centered Therapy
Training / Certifications
Postdoctoral Fellowship at Re-New Psychological Services, Washington, DC (2017)
Licensure
FL, Psychologist, PY10106
Education
Doctor of Psychology, Indiana University of Pennsylvania (2016)
Master of Arts in Clinical Psychology, Indiana University of Pennsylvania (2012)
Bachelors of Science in Psychology, University of Pittsburgh (2009)
Work History
I've worked with a variety of people & problems over the past 10 years, to include my graduate training. Since 2015, I've focused on young adults and professionals, and the unique challenges they face. I understand the stress and politics that come with grad school/professional training and the professional work environment. I actually left the 9-5 in 2019 due to a bad case of burnout. After taking some time to heal and refocus, I started my private practice where I now specialize in helping professionals prevent and heal from burnout, and ultimately find peace & happiness.
Location
2564 Corbyton Ct., Orlando, 32828, FL