Trauma and PTSD therapists & psychiatrists in Oviedo, FL

I am a Clinical Psychologist who is licensed in Washington State, Arizona, and Florida. For the past ten years, I have been working with adult clients who are seeking a meaningful psychotherapy experience to achieve positive therapeutic outcomes as well as those who would like to reduce stress and difficulties to enjoy a higher quality of life. Throughout my career, I have worked with clients with various disorders, including depression, anxiety, PTSD, ADHD, Autistic syndrome, schizophrenia, and pain disorders at various settings including inpatient, outpatient and group settings, private practice, and government organizations.

I graduated with honors from National Louis University with my Master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. I received a bachelor’s degree in Special Education in 2013 from Walsh University in Ohio. I taught children with varying exceptionalities and learning differences for five years. I have over ten years of experience working with children and adults with autism, ADHD, and various learning disabilities.

I utilize interventions of various approaches to best assist my clients in accomplishing their individual goals. These approaches include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Person-Centered Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Mindfulness Based Therapy, Cognitive Processing Therapy and Narrative Therapy. I am also a certified yoga teacher.

My journey began as a deeply personal quest for healing, shaped by significant challenges such as abandonment, neglect, and trauma. Overcoming hardships like poverty, familial substance abuse, and toxic relationships led me to a lifelong struggle with anxiety and feelings of isolation. In my search for relief, I explored countless self-help resources, pursued degrees in psychology, and experimented with therapeutic techniques, yet nothing seemed to offer lasting change.

Everything shifted for me about three years ago when I experienced a transformative moment that inspired the creation of the Blue Lotus Approach. This method has not only helped me heal but has also profoundly impacted my clients, guiding them toward self-awareness and resilience.