About Me

How many of us grew up in families where mental health issues or addiction were happening but never talked about? Even if you didn’t encounter these challenges during childhood, you might have faced them later in friendships or relationships. In either case, understanding and managing these situations can be difficult.

I was surrounded by addiction growing up, though I didn’t recognize it at the time. As a young adult, I came to understand how deeply substance use affects the entire family. This realization led me to become a therapist, aiming to provide others with the support and understanding I lacked growing up. So, I left behind ten years as a dance instructor and became a licensed mental health counselor (LMHC).

I specialize in helping people address past life experiences that are still affecting them today. This may include trauma that is leading to current anxiety, depression, or post-traumatic stress symptoms. (If you’re not sure what those symptoms may be, I can help with that part). One of the therapies I offer is Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), a well-researched method I’ve been trained in since 2015. EMDR uses eye movements, sounds, or tapping to help process emotional pain. You can read more about it here.

I am also enthusiastic about helping people understand how they attach to others and how that’s affected relationships over time. Do you notice patterns in your relationships (friends, family, partners) that you’d like to change? I’d love to help with that. It’s not about trying to inflict change on other people; it’s about healing your own attachments and learning more effective ways to navigate your connections.

If you have questions, or would like to connect, here are some ways to contact me. 

Experience

My career as an LMHC began with working in substance abuse centers, helping people at different stages of recovery. Later, I traveled around Palm Beach County as a therapist and director for the Parent Child Center, providing mental health support to children and families. This opportunity led me to join a clinical team that helped unhoused individuals and families receive emotional support during reentry into society. I then served for over five years at a residential facility for children and teens with severe mental health concerns, including as the Director of Admissions. Since 2016, I’ve been running a part-time private practice and am now focusing on it full-time. I’m licensed in both Florida and Arizona, and can work with clients in both states.

Now that you know more about me and how I can help, it’s time to move forward. Click here to book a complimentary 15-minute phone consultation, where I can answer questions and we can discuss the best plan for you. You can also call me directly at 561-473-4092.