In 1999, I started my counseling career working with sexually abused children in Illinois. Since then, I have provided therapeutic services in a variety of settings, including community mental health, foster care, private practice and hospice. I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in Florida and I am Licensed Clinical Professional Counseling (LCPC) in Illinois. In addition, I am a Qualified Supervisor in the State of Florida.
I am trained in Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART) and I have been so amazed with how this approach has assisted so many trauma clients with reducing their trauma symptoms in a very short period of time, In addition, I have found using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) to be helpful for others to learn to regulate their emotions, reduce anxiety symptoms, set healthy boundaries and to respond to life challenges in a positive way. When working with couples, I often use techniques from the Gottman approach.
During the first few sessions, we will work on getting to know one another, develop goals, and exploring strengths. My goal at the beginning and throughout therapy is for you to feel safe, heard and accepted. As therapy sessions continue, we will develop helpful tools and explore more about what may be getting in the way. Clients often shared relief after the first few sessions just by being heard and accepted.
