About

Client’s often say, “You wouldn’t understand” to therapists, and although I am fully aware that no one can FULLY understand another person’s story, I believe something that makes me unique as a therapist is that I am very familiar with struggle. I come from a large family, of which I am the eldest, and I took on a nurturing role very naturally and very young. I made my fair share of mistakes and landed myself in places I never thought I’d be, including domestic violence. As a result, I fought hard for my degrees, and my journey to licensure took longer than I wanted. However, today I am grateful, because I have learned a lot through my experiences. I have learned how to take pride in my entrepreneurship as a black woman, how to be a strong single mother, and ultimately, how to thrive under pressure. I have worked with a variety of populations, and I find that I am very interested in helping to provide the guidance I was lacking in my younger years. I am loyal, and I am a fighter. I want to help you fight your down darkness, and begin to let the light seep through. My specialties are working with teens and young women with trauma backgrounds. I find that I am able to get on the same level as a teen, help them feel understood, and bridge the gap between them and their parents. I am also very passionate about helping women heal through trauma, particularly domestic violence. Many people cannot comprehend that torment, and that makes healing even more difficult. I try to provide relief for my clients, and I stay genuine to who I am as a human being, which makes me relatable and nonthreatening. If this sounds like a good fit, please feel free to reach out!

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Basic Data

Entity Type: Individual; Not Sole Proprietor

Organization Name: Empowering You Counseling, LLC

Gender

Female

Ethnicity

Black or African American

Client Focus

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

Therapy Specialties

  • Anxiety
  • Depression
  • LGBTQ Issues
  • Life Coaching
  • Self Esteem
  • Stress
  • Trauma And PTSD
  • Women's Issues

Treatment Orientation

  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)

Modality

  • Couples
  • Individuals

Education

  • Argosy University, Master's in Clinical Mental Health Counseling

Years in Practice

6 years

Languages

  • English

Healthcare Provider Taxonomy

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

Credentials

  • Master of Science (MS)

Licenses

Name License Number State
LMHC MH18214 Verify FL

Practice Locations

3023 Bigelow Dr

Holiday, FL 34691-3172

Phone Number: (727) 643-3376

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Michael M. Shaw

Doctor of Philosophy (PH.D)
Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC)

Holiday, FL 34691
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Kaila Boudewyn

Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)

Holiday, FL 34691
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Kandace C. Ledergerber

Mental Health Counselor

Holiday, FL 34691
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Jesse A. Diaz-Franco I

Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)

Holiday, FL 34690
Cassandra Howard

Cassandra Howard

Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)

Holiday, FL 34691