About

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 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 a Clinical Social Worker, licensed in Florida with over 27 years of professional experience. I have worked in a wide variety of settings, helping clients cope with depression, anxiety, grief and loss, and to find ways to improve enthusiasm and motivation, self-esteem, and confidence, as well as helping find the path up and out of depression. I also have experience working with coping with the challenges that can come with life changes.

Basic Data

Entity Type: Individual; Sole Proprietor

Gender

Female

Client Focus

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

Therapy Specialties

  • ADHD
  • Anxiety
  • Depression
  • Domestic Violence
  • Family Conflict
  • Grief
  • Hospice
  • Life Coaching
  • Self Esteem
  • Sleep Or Insomnia
  • Stress
  • Women's Issues

Treatment Orientation

  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
  • Mindfulness Based Approaches
  • Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)

Insurance

  • Cigna
  • UnitedHealthcare Oxford
  • UnitedHealthcare

Education

  • Florida State University, Master's in Social Work

Years in Practice

27 years

Languages

  • English

Healthcare Provider Taxonomy

  • Code: 1041C0700X
  • Grouping: Behavioral Health & Social Service Providers
  • Classification: Social Worker
  • Specialization: Clinical

Credentials

  • Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)

Licenses

Name License Number State
LCSW sw3319 Verify FL
LCSW SW 3319 Verify FL

Practice Locations

1236 NE 19th Pl

Gainesville, FL 32609-3821

Phone Number: (352) 377-8398

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