My Approach to Helping
Starting therapy or returning to therapy can be one of the most difficult, yet positive and rewarding decisions you make in your life. In therapy I strive to offer a safe space to gain increased self-awareness and to examine what may have you feeling stuck and overwhelmed. Through the process of therapy, you can expect to shift your current way of doing things, change life-patterns and overcome barriers that keep getting in your way. It takes courage to begin therapy, but once you make the decision, it will likely enhance your sense of self, your relationships, and your quality of life.
It is important to make an informed therapy decision which includes finding the right counselor. I approach my clients with respect, an open-mind, and the desire to fully understand their life experiences. I value diversity and the many factors that impact how we define ourselves. I strive to create a therapeutic connection based on trust, safety, and genuine empathy. My therapy approach is to work collaboratively with clients and to clarify the issue/issues they wish to address. A primary therapy focus is to generate solutions and enhance coping skills to effectively manage your life.
I offer individual counseling, couples counseling, and group counseling. I enjoy working with a wide range of issues and concerns. I specialize and have particular interest in working with relationship concerns, personal growth and exploration, depression, self-esteem, life transitions, anxiety reduction and social phobia, women's issues, body image concerns, career issues, identity development, GLBTQ issues, grief and loss, and trauma recovery.
More Info About My Practice
I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in the state of Florida and have been working professionally for over 15 years. I received my undergraduate degree from Virginia Tech and my Master's Degree from Rollins College. I completed my clinical internship at the University of Central Florida Counseling Center, where I subsequently worked as a therapist for 13 years. I am a certified Master Career Counselor and a certified Myers Briggs practitioner. I am also a Qualified Supervisor in the state of Florida.
My practice is conveniently located in Downtown Orlando (Uptown section). I have morning, afternoon, and evening hours available.
I offer a free 15-minute phone consultation to help determine whether I can be of help to you. I offer insurance reimbursement.
On the Fence About Going to Therapy?
Deciding to initiate therapy or to return to therapy for a fresh start can be daunting, yet so rewarding and positive. I work collaboratively with clients to identify what in their lives has them feeling stuck, overwhelmed, and/or unfulfilled. The process of change and personal transformation that can occur through therapy is amazing. I believe that with an open-mind and with healthy support, one can achieve their therapy goals and enhance their quality of life.
Importance of the Client-Therapist Alliance
It is important to make an informed therapy decision which includes finding the right fit in a counselor. In therapy, I offer my clients a safe space to gain increased self-awareness and to examine what may have you feeling stuck and overwhelmed. I approach my clients with respect, an open-mind, and the desire to fully understand their life experiences. I value diversity and the many factors that impact how we define ourselves. I strive to create a therapeutic connection based on trust, safety, and genuine empathy. My therapy approach is to work collaboratively with clients and to clarify the issue/issues they wish to address, and to generate solutions and enhance coping skills to effectively manage your life.
