Your mental health is determined not only by the number of great moments and milestones we experience but also by how we manage through the more difficult ones. I directly equip my clients with practical strategies for coping, healing, and creating balance. My goal for my clients is to be the best version of themselves and create life-giving moments. I typically combine CBT with holistic psychology as an approach to therapy. Cultivating mindfulness, expressing gratitude, and changing the negative thought-habit loop while encouraging lifestyle changes and healing past hurts are just a few ways to re-balance your life. Because I am so active and enjoy being in nature, I also offer my clients Therapy in Motion or Walk and Talk therapy. It’s a great way to get a daily workout while receiving the powerful benefits of therapy and nature. Clients report an elevated mood and sense of well-being when we take our therapeutic session outside and walk!!
I graduated from USF, receiving both my Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees. I’ve been serving my clients and students for over 25 years. Initially, I was a Certified Guidance Counselor for the state of Florida, grades K-12. I served over 18 years as a Guidance Counselor in both the public and private schools in Pinellas County.
I was a lead member of the County Crisis Team, where I utilized crisis counseling techniques in dealing with trauma, sudden deaths, and suicides, and I still serve as an active Crisis Counselor. I volunteer as a court-appointed Guardian Ad Litem for the 6th Judicial Circuit Court system, where I advocate for the best interest of abused, abandoned, and neglected children. I am a member of the Anxiety and Depression Association of America and the American Psychological Association.
I have served in various capacities at The Alpha House and passionately support charities such as the Children’s Dream Fund, St. Vincent De Paul, HEP (Homeless Empowerment Program) and Hospice. I constantly stay up to date with research on the latest approaches to managing anxiety, grief, and relationship issues. I have been featured on NBC’s channel 8 Bloom series with Gayle Guyardo for the past few years.
Identifying the right therapist is life-changing, and I’m confident I can assist you in viewing life’s transitions as an opportunity for growth and personal development. Together, let’s place the right pieces together in your life for optimal emotional growth.
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