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Hi, I’m Lucnise. I’m a compassionate and dedicated therapist committed to helping individuals navigate life’s challenges with clarity and confidence. My professional background includes training in evidence-based therapeutic approaches, and I have experience supporting clients through a wide range of concerns, including anxiety, depression, life transitions, relationship challenges, and stress management.
I strive to create a space where you feel heard, respected, and understood. I value authenticity and cultural awareness in my work, and I am especially mindful of how personal identity, life experiences, and environment shape each individual’s journey. My goal is to meet you where you are and support you in moving toward meaningful growth and healing.
I firmly believe that you are the expert of your life and hold the keys to deep and meaningful change. I am here to ask the right questions, provide the tools, and make connections from your past and present to help you gain access to such change. I believe in the power of the therapeutic relationship and its healing nature.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Florida with over nine years of
experience helping individuals navigate life’s emotional challenges. I have
supported clients through a wide range of issues, including anxiety, depression,
stress, low self-esteem, relationship challenges, life transitions, and trauma. I
also have specialized experience working with mothers navigating postpartum
depression, anxiety, and the emotional adjustments that come with pregnancy
and early parenthood. My work includes providing therapy in homes,
community settings, and virtually—meeting clients where they feel most
supported.
I believe you are the expert of your own story, and your God-given
strengths—whether fully realized or still emerging—can guide your healing
journey. My approach is warm, collaborative, and grounded in empathy, faith, and
respect. Taking the first step toward therapy takes courage, and I commend you
for choosing healing. You do not have to walk this road alone.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, and I have experience working with diverse clientele from various backgrounds. I have 8 years of experience in the social work field and 3 years in clinical practice. My specialties are helping individuals with anxiety, depression, and self-esteem. Seeking therapy is not a sign of weakness, it is a strength, and it takes courage to ask for help.
I earned both my Bachelor of Social Work and Master of Social Work Degrees from Adelphi University in Garden City, New York. I am licensed in the state of New York. I am a dedicated professional with a passion for working with individuals, couples, and families.
My career began in 1997 as an AmeriCorps member working in harm reduction during the peak of new HIV infections. Since then, I've held many roles as a proud social worker. I have been a therapist for 18 years, with extensive training & experience in harm reduction therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Cognitive Processing Therapy for PTSD. I have lived experience with mental health challenges and treatment
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