As a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist my goal is to support the client through their personal difficult challenges. Whether it's individual, couples or family issues my mission is to help the client throughout the therapeutic process, and decrease the negative emotions they may be experiencing. I believe strongly in promoting self-awareness and unconditional positive regard to my clients. As one of the few Certified Trauma Focused-Cognitive Behavioral Therapists (TF-CBT) in Sarasota, I have specialized training working with children and families healing from various types of trauma. View 4 Photos Life challenges can be difficult at any age and stage. Traumatic life experiences can have a powerful impact on a person's self-esteem, relationships and worldview, and through evidenced based techniques and a supportive environment the client can take control of his/her life once again.Through a positive therapeutic approach change is always possible! I am experienced in working with a variety of issues such as anxiety, depression, relationship issues, communication approaches, and problem solving within the family structure. I Look forward to speaking with you and providing you with a nonjudgmental environment in which to begin the wonderful process of change.
Qualifications: | University of South Florida |
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Academic Suffixes: | LMHC, LMFT, QS |
Expertise: | ADHD, Anxiety, Behavioral Issues, Child or Adolescent, Coping Skills, Depression, Divorce, Family Conflict, Life Transitions, Marital and Premarital, Parenting, Peer Relationships, Relationship Issues, School Issues, Self Esteem, Sexual Abuse, Stress, Trauma and PTSD, Women |