Addiction therapists & psychiatrists in Palm Harbor, FL

I help military members, first responders, and law enforcement professionals carry the weight of service with more strength, clarity, and support through therapy built around their world. If you’re dealing with trauma, stress, addiction, relationship strain, or the silent pressure of always having to hold it together, you don’t have to face it alone. My goal is to offer a space that feels confidential, grounded, and free of judgment—where you can talk honestly without clichés, forced vulnerability, or someone who doesn’t understand the culture you come from.

I am writing to express my interest in an advanced practice provider opportunity with Headway. With

experience as an APRN, RN, and physician, and recent completion of my PMHNP training, I bring a

strong clinical background and commitment to high-quality, patient-centered care.

I got my start working in a residential setting, supporting people through serious mental health challenges, trauma, and addiction. That experience shaped how I see therapy, it’s not just clinical, it’s about feeling understood and not alone in what you’re going through. I now work with people dealing with things like trauma, emotional ups and downs, and substance use, and I’m trained in EMDR. While I have experience with more intense situations, I also work with people who feel stuck, reactive, or disconnected and want to understand why.

I’m a Licensed Mental Health Counselor who is passionate about helping individuals feel more connected to themselves, their emotions, and their relationships. My background includes training in trauma-informed care, attachment-based therapy, and holistic approaches that consider both the mind and body. I specialize in working with anxiety, relationship dynamics, self-esteem, life transitions, and patterns rooted in early experiences.

My approach is collaborative, compassionate, and grounded in authenticity. I aim to create a space where you can show up exactly as you are—without judgment—and feel both supported and gently challenged. I often integrate insight-oriented work with practical tools so you can better understand yourself while also making meaningful changes in your day-to-day life.

Clients often describe me as warm, intuitive, and easy to talk to. I believe therapy should feel human, not clinical, and I value bringing a sense of honesty, humor, and depth into the work we do together.

I am Licensed Mental Health Counselor in Florida. I earned my bachelor’s degree in Psychology with a concentration in Lifespan Development and a minor in Child and Family Development from Georgia Southern University, and went on to complete my master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at the University of North Florida.

My background includes working with children, teens, and families in both educational and therapeutic settings, as well as most recently supporting individuals and groups in addiction and recovery programs. I am certified in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) through Florida Atlantic University and integrate evidence-based approaches including Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), mindfulness practices, and strengths-based strategies. My clinical interests include supporting clients through persistent depression and anxiety, grief and loss, life transitions, and identity exploration. I also welcome partners and families into therapy, believing that healing and growth often take shape within our most important relationships.