As a licensed therapist in Florida with two decades of experience, I specialize in supporting individuals navigating complex emotional landscapes. My practice focuses on helping clients work through stress, anxiety, relationship challenges, trauma, and addiction. I am deeply committed to guiding individuals toward self-discovery, healing, and personal growth. My therapeutic approach is compassionate and holistic, addressing issues like panic disorder, mood challenges, life transitions, and family dynamics. I understand the profound impact of experiences such as divorce, pregnancy, and personal struggles with shame and self-esteem. My goal is to create a supportive environment where clients can explore their inner world, develop resilience, and reconnect with their inherent strength and purpose. Drawing from evidence-based practices, I work collaboratively with clients to develop personalized strategies for emotional wellness. Whether you're confronting worry, low mood, major life changes, or relationship problems, I'm here to walk alongside you with empathy and professional expertise.

My clients have taught me that everyone, (even though you think you're different) wants the same thing: to be heard, understood, and validated, so it's safe to love and be loved. With the use of psychodynamic, Jungian, and humanistic style, I listen to your stories from childhood or yesterday as we identify, explore, and process your feelings. You may find that it's okay to be angry at your mother. I'm only a phone call away and would like to assist you realize your best self. Men, that means you, too. I have 17 years of clinical experience working one-on-one, with couples, or in groups while practicing in mental health agencies, hospitals, residential facilities, and prisons. When will we start?

I am a dedicated mental health professional with a BS in Education, an M.Ed. in School Counseling, and an MA in Mental Health Counseling. My personal and professional journey has been shaped by the mentorship of others, and I consider it a blessing to now offer that same guidance to those seeking growth and healing. Across my lifetime of experience, I have worked in multiple counseling settings and developed expertise in trauma, depression, anxiety, mood disorders, and family-related challenges. I believe that every person carries some degree of brokenness, and that healing requires understanding our past and present pain so we can grow into our fullest potential. Within this realm, I also include Christian Counseling within my approach for those who desire it. My approach is warm, collaborative, and grounded in the belief that meaningful change happens through connection. I help individuals learn to communicate from the heart, listen to understand, and take tangible steps toward relieving emotional pain and discomfort. It is my honor to walk alongside each client, using evidence-based therapeutic approaches to support their movement toward wholeness, clarity, and renewed purpose. Please check out my available times and know that I can make many more times available to you when you contact me. Just let me know times that you have that work for you and I will do my very best to find times in the morning, afternoon, or evening that work for us both! Then I will personally schedule you for those times.

As a licensed therapist with three decades of experience, I specialize in supporting individuals through complex life challenges. My practice centers on helping clients navigate stress, anxiety, trauma, addiction, and interpersonal dynamics with compassionate, culturally responsive care. I bring a depth of understanding to diverse experiences, including issues related to aging, workplace challenges, relationship transitions, and multicultural concerns. My approach is holistic and person-centered, focusing on empowering clients to develop self-love, improve communication, and overcome barriers to personal growth. With expertise in addressing a wide range of emotional and psychological experiences, I create a supportive environment where individuals can explore their unique journeys. Whether you're dealing with life transitions, healing from past experiences, or seeking greater self-understanding, I'm committed to walking alongside you with empathy and professional guidance.

Sometimes we all just need someone who will listen and help us manage the stress and worry and find positive ways to cope with it all. Whether you just need to express your feelings in a safe space or want to discover ways to feel empowered and to make the world feel like a better place for yourself and others, I can help you to do figure out how to do that. Are you feeling like your joie de vivre is flagging? I am ready to help you reclaim your joy. I can assist people who are feeling depressed, anxious, overwhelmed or lonely to find their way back to their best life. I like to provide a warm and friendly environment and feel that there can even be room in therapy for gentle humor. I value each person's story and want you to know I am dedicated to providing an open-minded, safe and compassionate therapeutic relationship with my clients to enable you to share your thoughts and feelings, and to create a comfortable, open and safe environment in which you can move forward towards a happier, more fulfilling life. I am a Clinical Social Worker, licensed in Florida with over 27 years of professional experience. I have experience in a wide variety of settings, and with helping clients cope with grief and loss, to find ways to improve your enthusiasm and motivation, improve your self esteem, and confidence, as well as helping you find the path up and out of depression. I also have experience working with coping with the challenges that can come with life changes I know it isn't easy reaching out to ask for help, and I applaud your courage. Let's take the next steps on the road to your best life together. I am available to speak to you from 3 PM to 8 PM Eastern Standard/Daylight time Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. I hope that your schedule works with mine.

Welcome to my profile! I have been a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in Florida since 2011. I earned a Bachelor's degree in Psychology from the University of West Florida in 2000 and a Master's degree in Counseling and Psychology from Troy State University in 2006. I have been working in the helping profession for 22 years. My journey began in a local mental health agency working with individuals and families with severe and persistent mental illness as well as substance abuse and addiction issues. My areas of expertise include: anxiety and depression, stress and anger management, family/relationship issues, grief and loss, and personal growth and empowerment. I utilize a multidimensional approach to therapy, analyzing each individual's need and develop an individualized plan to achieve desired goals. I am here to support, encourage, and empower clients on their journey of discovery and healing. My passion is helping others overcome life's many challenges and discover ways to face these challenges head on while achieving personal growth and happiness. If you are ready to discover your path to happiness, I am here to support, guide, and empower you through the process.

I am licensed in Florida with 22 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress, anxiety, trauma, abuse, sleeping disorders, & anger management. I also have experience working with depression. I have speciaIty training with certifications in EMDR (Level I and II) as well as HeartMath biofeedback (certification in trauma and biofeedback). I have for many years assisted clients and patients develop and implement a treatment plan that is integrative, meaning we address crucial areas of human flourishing and functioning such as sleep, movement, relationship, nature exposure, music/sound etc. and also mindfulness-based cognitive behavior therapy (MBCBT). Having lived and worked four years in South America, as well as following that time worked in federal native language (Spanish) programs, and previous graduate program in Anthropology and cross-cultural cognitive studies, I have a care, knowledge and experience that can be helpful for cultural dimensions that can positively impac our healing work. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. I will tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs. Taking the first step to seeking a more fulfilling, healthier, and happier life takes courage. I am here to support you in that process.

I am licensed in Florida with 23 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, depression and relationship issues. I believe that you are your own expert and that you have many strengths and resources that will assist you in overcoming things that challenge you. Our partnership will focus on identifying your strengths and resources and using them to reduce your difficulties and address your issues. Taking the first step to sign up for therapy can take courage and I am proud of you for getting started!

I am licensed in Florida with 10 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, relationship issues, anger management, & motivation, self esteem, and confidence. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. I will tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs. Taking the first step to seeking a more fulfilling and happier life takes courage. I am here to support you in that process.

I am licensed in Florida with 15 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress, anxiety; problems with motivation, self-esteem, or confidence. Along with helping individuals who are coping with grief, or loss or with life changes. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. I will tailor our dialog and treatment to meet your unique and specific needs. Taking the first step to sign up for therapy can take courage and I am proud of you for getting started!

I am licensed in Florida with 4 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, motivation, self esteem, & confidence. I also have experience working with career difficulties. I believe that you are the expert of your story and that you have many strengths that will assist you in overcoming things that challenge you. It takes courage to seek out a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards a change. I am here to support & empower you in that journey.

I am licensed in Florida with 8 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, anger management, motivation, self esteem, & confidence. I also have experience working with depression. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. I will tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs. Taking the first step to seeking a more fulfilling and happier life takes courage. I am here to support you in that process.

I am licensed in Florida with 25 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma, abuse, coping with grief, & coping with loss. I also have experience working with depression. I believe that you are the expert of your story and that you have many strengths that will assist you in overcoming things that challenge you. It takes courage to seek out a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards a change. I am here to support & empower you in that journey.

I am licensed in Florida with 25 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress, anxiety, trauma, abuse, anger management, & bipolar disorder. I also have experience working with depression. I work with my clients to create an environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared without fear of judgment. Take the first step and sign up for therapy!