Therapy Session in Florida

I am currently working towards my license in Florida and have extensive training in play therapy, trauma, and school related concerns. Although I primarily work with children and teens, I also enjoy working with parents and caregivers to help navigate the chaos and joy of life. With over a decade of experience as both an educator and school counselor in elementary and middle schools, I bring a deep understanding of the academic, emotional, and social factors that impact the wellbeing of today’s youth. Recognizing that growth happens within the context of systems, I collaborate with parents, caregivers, and school staff to strengthen communication and nurture connection. My hope is that clients feel heard, understood, and empowered through the messiness and magic of everyday life. I am passionate about providing trauma-informed, highly attuned care to the clients I support. I have a special place in my heart for individuals with high sensitivity or neurodivergence, honoring their individuality and strengths. I am also experienced in supporting those experiencing grief, anxiety, low self-esteem, changes within the family structure, and many more complexities of life. Through play-based and person-centered approaches, I create a safe, welcoming space where clients can explore their feelings, express themselves freely, and connect with their inner resilience.

Welcome and pleasure to meet you! I am a compassionate, master’s-level therapist with a diverse clinical background in clinical mental health counseling spanning from infant mental health, general mental health, and addiction/substance use recovery. My experience across these areas has given me a deep appreciation for the unique challenges individuals and families face at every stage of life. I have a particular passion for working with children and families, supporting them through early developmental concerns, relational challenges, and emotional difficulties. I have worked with a wide range of ages, from toddlers and preschoolers to adolescents and adults, tailoring my approach to meet each of my client’s unique needs together. I also have history utilizing neurofeedback and brain mapping, having worked in a clinical facility applying these with both addiction and mental health populations. My therapeutic approach ranges from modalities, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Child-Parent Psychotherapy (CPP), trauma-informed care, play therapy interventions, and much more. I strive to create a warm, safe, and nonjudgmental space where individuals of all ages feel truly heard, understood, and empowered to create meaningful and lasting change in their lives.