About

I am a licensed mental health counselor with over 20 years of experience working with diverse individuals in the community, private practice, and residential substance abuse treatment. Never in a million years did I ever think providing counseling to individuals, couples, families, and groups, would be the career to captivate my heart….but it is! My specialties are working with clients who may be suffering from traumatic incidents, substance abuse, various forms of anxiety (PTSD, stress disorders), depression, self-esteem, and gender identity. Making the decision to receive any form of mental health counseling can be taxing, however, the results are often positive and rewarding. Learning to face your fears in a healthy and appropriate manner is a sign of growth and maturity. It is not an easy task. You will cry, laugh, and maybe feel a little uncomfortable at times. This is just the therapeutic process working to make you emotionally stronger. Please note that my preference for treatment sessions are individual and group therapy. However, I do provide a limited number of couples or family therapy sessions for special circumstances.

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Basic Data

Entity Type: Individual; Sole Proprietor

Gender

Female

Ethnicity

Black or African American

Client Focus

  • Adults
  • Elders (65+)

Therapy Specialties

  • Addiction
  • Anger Management
  • Anxiety
  • Bipolar
  • Career Counseling
  • Depression
  • Grief
  • Life Coaching
  • Parenting
  • Self Esteem
  • Stress
  • Substance Use
  • Trauma And PTSD

Treatment Orientation

  • Coaching
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
  • Dialectical Behavioral Therapy
  • Eye Movement Desensitization And Reprocessing (EMDR)
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Person Centered/Rogerian

Modality

  • Individuals

Insurance

  • BlueCross BlueShield
  • Cigna
  • UnitedHealthcare Oxford
  • UnitedHealthcare

Education

  • Carlos Albizu University, Master's in Mental Health Counseling

Years in Practice

20 years

Languages

  • English

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 MH19092 Verify FL
LMHC 19092 Verify FL

Practice Locations

2719 Hollywood Blvd # A-1979

Hollywood, FL 33020-4821

Phone Number: (786) 445-6314

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