I am a native Floridian who grew up in Orlando. All my degrees are from the University of Florida.
My life has had hardships & struggles & I bring that life experience to my work. I'm the mother of 3 young adult sons who were challenging in adolescence. I'm a widow. I'm a breast cancer survivor. I'm a committed Christian & will integrate faith into the therapy process if you'd like me to do so.
I've been practicing psychotherapy for over 30 years. I value the body, soul & spirit in my approach to therapy & encourage awareness of & intervention in all 3 in my work. I will ask you to self-reflect, to explore your past, to perhaps read or listen to material, to try out new skills or activities. I always hope to communicate that I see you, hear you, value you & accept you.
Psychotherapy is the process of understanding your thoughts, feelings & behaviors so that you can then make new choices. It is collaborative. It's your job to determine the outcomes you want from therapy & my job to help you achieve those outcomes. Overall, expect to expand your knowledge of yourself and to be encouraged to make the changes you desire. Let's get started!
