About me
Why I do what I do?
This is a question that I am often asked and the answer is simple: because this is who I am. A seeker, a helper, a teacher, a counselor and a guide. While my education and work experience has helped me hone in on my skills, it is my life that has most greatly prepared me for this role. I consider it an honor and a privilege to be a part of my clients' lives. There is nothing more rewarding than helping individuals move towards health and enhanced personal well-being.
Profesional training and experience
I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in the state of Florida and a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) in North Carolina. After studying Communications as an undergraduate at New York University, I continued my education at the University of South Florida where I received a Master's Degree in Rehabilitation & Mental Health Counseling. I have worked in various settings to include community centers, treatment facilities, hospitals and private practice, providing individualized and group counseling services for teens, adults and veterans.
My approach
Although I utilize several different modalities to include cognitive-behavioral and solution-focused therapy, mindfulness is the foundation of my practice. Mindfulness is simply about paying attention in a purposeful way. In a day and age where we constantly distracted and multi-tasking is the norm, we lose the ability to focus on any one thing. This makes it virtually impossible to be present in the moment and often leaves us feeling fragmented and disconnected. Therapy is a way of shifting ourselves back into focus; strengthening the relationship with ourselves and between our selves.