Dr. Tom graduated Summa Cum Laude with her Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology from the University of Central Florida and went on to receive her Doctorate in Clinical Psychology from Nova Southeastern University. Some of her special interests include human sexuality, intimacy/relationship concerns, the LGBTQIA+ community, multicultural/minority populations, identity concerns, unresolved childhood issues, and the performing arts.
She considers herself to be an inclusive, sex-positive, and psychodynamically-oriented therapist. She tends to focus treatment on connecting clients’ past to their present through facilitating discussions about the client’s childhood and family structure. She finds that once clients better understand their past, they have clarity with their present and can act more intentionally to create the life that they desire.
Her enthusiasm and activism for diverse and taboo topics drives her desire to create a safe space in her therapy relationships for ostracized individuals to bring to the surface their own individual taboos. Dr. Tom’s naturally curious, empathic, and genuine personality encourages the transparency and trust necessary to create a safe and effective therapeutic environment.
