About

I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in the state of Florida with over 20 years of experience working with, but not limited to: Addictions, Anxiety, Depression, Bipolar D/O, Anger Management and Trauma to name a few. I work with helping to build self-esteem and a positive outlook towards life challenges.

My therapy style is person centered to focus on the individual. I treat each individual with respect, kindness without judgement or pre- expectations.

Taking your first step towards positive outcomes is taking the first for a better you. Working to become a better you is a great way to begin your journey. Together we can make a change for the better.

Basic Data

Entity Type: Individual; Not Sole Proprietor

Organization Name: Meridian Behavioral Healthcare, Inc.

Gender

Female

Client Focus

  • Preteens/Tweens (11 To 13)
  • Adolescents/Teenagers (14 To 19)

Therapy Specialties

  • ADHD
  • Addiction
  • Adoption
  • Anger Management
  • Anxiety
  • Bipolar
  • Career Counseling
  • Depression
  • Gender Identity
  • Grief
  • LGBTQ Issues
  • Multicultural Issues
  • Self Esteem
  • Stress
  • Trauma And PTSD
  • Women's Issues

Treatment Orientation

  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
  • Dialectical Behavioral Therapy
  • Mindfulness Based Approaches
  • Motivational Interviewing

Modality

  • Couples

Years in Practice

23 years

Languages

  • English

Faith

  • Christian

Healthcare Provider Taxonomy

  • Code: 101YP2500X
  • Grouping: Behavioral Health & Social Service Providers
  • Classification: Counselor
  • Specialization: Professional
  • Code: 101YM0800X
  • Grouping: Behavioral Health & Social Service Providers
  • Classification: Counselor
  • Specialization: Mental Health
  • Code: 101YA0400X
  • Grouping: Behavioral Health & Social Service Providers
  • Classification: Counselor
  • Specialization: Addiction

Credentials

  • Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC)

Licenses

Name License Number State
LMHC MH7033 Verify FL

Practice Locations

4300 SW 13th St

Gainesville, FL 32608-4006

Phone Number: (352) 374-5600

Fax Number: (352) 224-2741

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