About

I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor licensed in Florida with over 30 years of experience working as a psychotherapist and often my work as a life coach. I have worked with clients with a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, relationship issues, parenting problems, career challenges, and stage of life changes. I also worked for many years in the field of addictions. My counseling style is sensitive, warm and my clients get feedback. I come from a person-centered approach which involves treating my clients with respect, dignity, and compassion. My approach combines cognitive-behavioral mindfulness, with solution-focused processes.

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Basic Data

Entity Type: Individual; Not Sole Proprietor

Organization Name: Gulf Coast Youth Services

Gender

Female

Client Focus

  • Children (6 To 10)
  • Adolescents/Teenagers (14 To 19)
  • Adults
  • Elders (65+)

Therapy Specialties

  • Addiction
  • Anxiety
  • Bipolar
  • Career Counseling
  • Codependency
  • Coping Skills
  • Depression
  • Divorce
  • Family Conflict
  • Life Coaching
  • Multicultural Issues
  • Parenting
  • Relationship Issues
  • Self Esteem
  • Stress
  • Women's Issues

Treatment Orientation

  • Coaching
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
  • Existential
  • Humanistic
  • Mindfulness Based Approaches
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)

Modality

  • Couples
  • Individuals

Education

  • Rhode Island College, Master's in Counseling Psychology
  • Rhode Island College (Bachelor's)

Years in Practice

3 years

Languages

  • English

Faith

  • Buddhist
  • Christian
  • Hindu
  • Islam
  • Jewish

Healthcare Provider Taxonomy

  • Code: 101YM0800X
  • Grouping: Behavioral Health & Social Service Providers
  • Classification: Counselor
  • Specialization: Mental Health

Credentials

  • Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC)

Licenses

Name License Number State
LMHC MH10720 Verify FL
LMHC MHC00182 Verify RI

Practice Locations

1015 Mar Walt Dr

Fort Walton Beach, FL 32547-6738

Phone Number: (850) 259-9299

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