About

Born and raised in South Florida, I began my studies in Social Work at Florida Atlantic University and commenced my studies in 2001 with my Masters Degree. During my career, my clinical focus has been primarily been with adolescents and their families as well geriatric populations and the needs that arise as we age. I have had the opportunity to serve as a field instructor to emerging social work students as well as provide state supervision graduates seeking clinical licensure following completion of their Master’s degrees. I have also had the opportunity to work as an adjunct instructor at Florida Atlantic University teaching a variety of Social Work courses. I am a client advocate and I have 15+ years working in managed care and evaluating the how, why, what hasn’t been done, and what can we do differently to assist clients in all matters of mental health and substance abuse. I have a keen eye for medical co-morbities that may adversely influence mental wellness as well as medications that may or may not be effective. My clinical style is that of focusing on my client’s primary needs and together evaluating what work is necessary and realistic to obtain their goals. These goals could be to reduce depression/anxiety, improve low self-esteem, improve relationships with family members or learn effective communication skills. I tend to be short term oriented and task driven based on your what your anticipated outcome looks like. I understand that change is uncomfortable but yet, when we are feeling that discomfort, we are growing and changing. That discomfort is evidence that you are working and improving. I am here to support my clients through these transitions. I have a positive attitude and focus on what’s working and the successes achieved rather than dwelling in what’s wrong or not working. I do expect my clients to put in the work as it is the change they seek that belongs to them, not anyone else.