About

My Story My goal is that when you walk into my office or start a video session with me, you feel at ease and know you have made the right decision. This time is about you. I offer a non-judgmental space where you can feel vulnerable and break down. There might be crying, possibly laughter, and hopefully a sense of what you are wanting to gain as we go deeper into what brought you here in the first place. It could be anxiety, some traumatic events you cannot get past, depression, or addiction. Quite possibly it could be you are having marital problems such as infidelity, communication problems, or feel stuck in your marriage that you do not know whether to leave the marriage or stay. You do not have to navigate these feelings alone. It is my passion and mission in life to help individuals and couples to re-discover who they are and find themselves again. I have worked with individuals and couples for 16 years in the United States and in London, England. I have worked with many people from CEOs of the big top 4 companies, tv/film stars, doctors, and editors of famous magazines. ?I use my Gottman training and experience to help couples to communicate more effectively, learn each other’s love language, and do exercise building to re-connect. I use CBT, TFCBT, Interpersonal therapy, and EMDR to help individuals in all aspects of their lives whether that be grief, trauma, anxiety, depression or just finding your life’s purpose. I am here to support you along your journey and help you fulfill your life. I have been in your shoes before experiencing PTSD from a car accident and balancing work while being a wife. ?I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor who graduated with a Bsc Honors in Counseling from the University of West London and an M.S. in Psychology from Kaplan University. Aside from helping people, I am passionate about animal welfare. Previously I served as the intake coordinator for French Bulldog Rescue Network and for F.R.O.G.S. French bulldog rescue in Florida. When not in the office you can find me on my travels to Europe and the Middle East, volunteering for French Bulldog rescues, enjoying the beach, and cuddling my 14.5 year old senior French Bulldog, Piggie Pie and my 4 year old Frenchie, Mighty Mouse. I am in-network with the following insurances: Aetna, Baycare Cigna, Cigna, Humana, Oscar, and United Healthcare/Optum.

Basic Data

Entity Type: Individual; Not Sole Proprietor

Gender

Female

Client Focus

  • Preteens/Tweens (11 To 13)
  • Adolescents/Teenagers (14 To 19)
  • Adults
  • Elders (65+)

Therapy Specialties

  • Addiction
  • Anxiety
  • Bipolar
  • Codependency
  • Depression
  • Eating Disorders
  • Grief
  • Relationship Issues
  • Stress
  • Trauma And PTSD

Treatment Orientation

  • Acceptance & Commitment Therapy
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
  • Eye Movement Desensitization And Reprocessing (EMDR)
  • Gottman Method
  • Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)

Modality

  • Couples
  • Individuals

Education

  • Kaplan University, Master's in Psychology
  • University of West London (Bachelor's)

Years in Practice

3 years

Languages

  • English

Healthcare Provider Taxonomy

  • Code: 101Y00000X
  • Grouping: Behavioral Health & Social Service Providers
  • Classification: Counselor
  • Code: 101YA0400X
  • Grouping: Behavioral Health & Social Service Providers
  • Classification: Counselor
  • Specialization: Addiction
  • Code: 101YM0800X
  • Grouping: Behavioral Health & Social Service Providers
  • Classification: Counselor
  • Specialization: Mental Health

Credentials

  • Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC)

Licenses

Name License Number State
LCMHC MH16140 Verify FL

Practice Locations

1009 Maitland Center Commons Blvd

#212

Maitland, FL 32751-7270

Phone Number: (727) 225-1880

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