About

I am a mental health counselor licensed in Florida with over 18 years of experience and have worked in various settings and management capacities. I earned a bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Florida Atlantic University and a master’s degree from Nova Southeastern University. I hold LMHC, MCAP, ACS, and CGAC. As an approved provider, I am a clinical member of the American Counseling Association, the Dialectical Behavior Therapy National Certification and Accreditation Association, and EMDRIA. The primary focus of my practice has been on addictions and co-occurring conditions working both with adolescents and adults, helping to manage all that accompanies a substance-related or addictive disorder. However, I have worked with diverse populations and issues and am accustomed to working with clients in individual, family, and group settings. I have helped clients successfully address a wide range of concerns, including depression, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, career challenges, gender identity, and LGBTQI+, to name a few. I also helped many people who have experienced physical trauma or emotional abuse. My counseling style is warm and interactive. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion, and I don’t believe in stigmatizing labels. I practice a blended, technically eclectic model of evidence-based therapies with strengths-based philosophies. My approach combines cognitive-behavioral, mindfulness-based cognitive therapy, and humanistic, solution-focused counseling. I will tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs. It takes courage to seek a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards a change. If you are ready to take that step, I support and empower you. I look forward to working with you!