Personal Quotation and/or a Statement: “Healing happens by feeling and Shame dies when stories are told in safe places.” 

I have been a practicing psychotherapist in Florida for over 10 years. I began my mental health journey working in correctional settings with adults, shifted into state psychiatric facilities, and then bridged into community mental health. I have worked in school-counseling positions, community mental health clinics, in-home programs, and began telehealth services with most of the world in 2020 during the COVID-19 pandemic.

I am an eclectic and holistic clinician, drawing my interventions and therapeutic approaches from a variety of theories and practices. I primarily focus on using techniques and strategies from cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), behavioral therapy, cognitive processing therapy, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing therapy (EMDR), and therapeutic play modalities. I specialize in trauma, and therefore I have extensive experience and training for traumatic experiences, grief processing, and childhood abuse, neglect, and exploitation.

I love the beach, plants, and animals. I value spending time outdoors and immersing into nature. I encourage my clients to join me on their journey of healing so that together, we can face life’s challenges as a collaborative effort/team and overcome or learn to cope with stressors. I invite you to start your wellness & recovery journey with me as soon as possible, so that you can begin living your best life as the best version of yourself!