I predominantly see children, adolescents, and families and women. I work with a wide range of childhood issues and family issues as well as specialize in trauma care and attachment issues within foster care and adoption. I also specialize with women’s issues that include depression, anxiety, life transitions, parenting, abuse/trauma recovery, and overall integration of physical, emotional, social, cognitive, and spiritual wholeness.

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I specialize in treating trauma and abuse recovery, depression, anxiety, grief, anger management, and sexual addictions, including pornography. I also specialize in working with both married and non-married couples. I offer a dynamic approach to counseling and utilize an Integrative model. I employ several theories in the counseling process including Object Relations Theory, Existential Theory, Gestalt Therapy, Attachment Theory, Relational Therapy, Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, Family Systems Therapy, and Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy.

I’ve always been interested in emotional, physical, and spiritual health.  I believe that all are important components of total wellness. Prior to counseling, I worked in the health and fitness industry of New York City. Often, clients felt stuck and overwhelmed in their quest for physical health. I loved when I was able to help someone putting in tremendous effort but not getting the results they wanted. For the last few years I’ve trained extensively in spiritual wellness at St. Andrew’s Church in Gainesville. Whether working for a gym or church, my joy comes from helping people become unstuck and finding both growth and abundant life.

I work with adults, children, families, and college students. I also treat substance abuse. I counsel more from an approach than a particular theory. I use the Interpersonal Process Approach as my conceptual framework as it is integrative and flexible, allowing me to collaborate creatively with each client. From there, I weave together Attachment Theory, Cognitive Behavioral Theory, and Family Systems Theory.

I received my Master’s Degree in Mental Health Counseling and School Counseling and Guidance from Webster University. I have experience with at-risk youth and young adults who battle addiction and self-esteem issues. I counsel children, adolescents, adults, and families struggling with anxiety, depression, grief/loss, identity issues, and trauma. I utilize Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness Techniques, Motivational Interviewing, Play Therapy, and Trauma Informed Care.

My interest in becoming a mental health counselor began while working in child welfare. As a Family Care Counselor, I collaborated with school administrators, counselors, and psychiatrists to help each child grow academically, socially, and emotionally.

I enjoy spending time with family and friends, and I like to travel. In my spare time, I provide necessities such as toiletries, blankets, and sweaters to those less fortunate in my community. 

I believe that being a counselor is a calling and that we all can benefit from therapy when we are seen, supported, and validated. I view therapy as a collaborative process where clients are supported as they work through life’s challenges.

I received my Master’s degree from the Counselor Education Program at the University of Florida. I have over ten years of experience and training working with adolescents and teens struggling with anxiety, depression, peer/relational issues, divorce adjustment, and grief. In addition, I have counseled women in all stages of life, including grief issues, anxiety, depression, life transitions, work/life balance, caregiver issues, and spiritual growth. I have an integrative approach to counseling and I utilize different theoretical approaches of counseling depending on the individual.

I have been married for 22 years and I have twin teenagers. I enjoy finding time to “be still”, reading, and spending time with family and friends.

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with the State of Florida. I received my Bachelor of Science in Family, Youth, and Community Sciences from the University of Florida in 2014, and then went on to obtain my Master of Social Work degree from Florida State University in 2017. I have a passion for youth, especially those who have been regarded as “at-risk” because I too, was labeled that way. With God’s direction and resiliency, I have been able to defy the odds, and I work with children, adolescents, teens, and young adults to help them do the same. I rely heavily on my faith to navigate healing from the past.

In my free time, I enjoy working out, traveling, and spending quality time with family and friends.

I am an intern pursuing my Masters degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling through Liberty University. I have completed all my coursework and am seeing clients for three semesters before completing the program. I graduated from the University of Florida with my bachelors in 2018. My practice is guided by play therapy, trauma-informed cognitive behavioral therapy, and attachment theory because of their strong evidentiary backing in helping children, and treating depression, anxiety, and trauma in adults.

I know what it is like to see a counselor and to go from mental and emotional distress to peace. It is an honor to walk alongside my clients in their unique journeys, collaborating with them to create goals toward building wellness.

I have experience in college ministry and working with kids and teens. I am a wife and a mother. I love meeting new people, experiencing new cultures, and reading about the latest psychological research. I strive to show the kindness, grace, and patience of my Lord Jesus with all whom I have the pleasure to meet, and to incorporate faith into the counseling process when requested.

I offer counseling for Individuals, Couples/Marriages, and College/Graduate Students who are experiencing anxiety, depression, divorce and affair recovery, self-worth, or burnout. I also offer grief counseling for all ages.

I relocated to Florida from New York. I am bilingual and provide clinical therapy to children, teens, adults, and families. I received my Master’s degree in Clinical Social Work in New York from Fordham University and acquired my credentials as a Licensed Minister while living in New York. I have experience providing counseling to married couples, families, children, youth, and adults. I have worked with youth and adults struggling with substance abuse, children who have migrated to the United States, and persons dealing with anxiety, depression, grief/loss, and trauma of various forms. My modalities include but are not limited to Play Therapy, Art Therapy, Person-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Exposure Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Trauma-focused Therapy, and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy. I love teaching my clients the importance of mindfulness and self-care. 

I believe my faith is an integral part of my passion to assist all persons of all ages, race, gender, beliefs, ethnicity, and backgrounds to experience the freedom that comes from healing.   

I greatly enjoy spending time with my husband, my 4 adult children, my grandchildren, and family and friends. I enjoy nature, the ocean, traveling via cruises, reading, serving in my local church, and taking time for my own self-care regularly. 

I have specific training in family, couples, and play therapy. I am passionate about serving the entire family including pre-marital, marital, parenting, child, and family therapy. I work with children through play therapy and love to watch freedom and healing unfold in the playroom, particularly with kids who have experienced complex trauma. In this process, I hope to include the child’s whole family system to encourage connection between all family members. 

Additionally, I enjoy working with individuals from all walks of life and exploring people’s life stories, including their upbringings, family histories, trauma narratives, and cherished identities. When relevant, I am also open to incorporating faith and spirituality in counseling. I believe counseling is a beautiful process and I am honored to be an active participant in it with my clients.

When I am not counseling, you can probably find me cheering on the Gators at the sporting event of the season or outside exploring nature with my family.

I began my career in a university faculty setting doing research and teaching. My passion is working with students of all ages and people dealing with stress and anxiety. Being born and raised in another part of the world has allowed me multicultural awareness. I completed my master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Liberty University. I am currently seeking licensure in the state of Florida.

I graduated from the University of Florida in 2020 with my Bachelors in Psychology and from  Liberty University in 2023 with my Masters in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. I am currently pursuing licensure in Florida.

My heart is for those who are hurting. It is an honor to walk with my clients through their valley and lead them toward healing and hope. I believe that each person has a story worthy of being told and heard. I work with children, adolescents, college students, and adults through struggles such as grief, anxiety, transitional seasons, stress, family dynamics, depression, self-worth, overall wholeness, and faith. My approach includes elements of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Gestalt Therapy, Attachment Theory, Narrative Therapy, and Internal Family Systems Therapy. It is a joy to integrate my personal Christian faith into sessions with clients who request it. 

Outside of the office, I enjoy spending time with my husband and my golden retriever, going on nature trails, reading, baking, and spending time with my church community.

I have experience working with children and adults in different settings and wanted to be of more service, which motivated me to pursue a degree in counseling. I have a Bachelor’s degree in psychology from the University of Central Florida. I am a graduate student at Liberty University in the clinical mental health counseling program seeking licensure after graduation.

I am committed to providing all age groups and backgrounds of individuals with a judgment-free collaborative counseling experience using evidence-based treatment methods. I am passionate about counseling because it brings out personal strengths and aides in overcoming difficulties. In my free time, I enjoy spending time with family and friends, gardening, going to the beach, hiking, amusement parks, or exploring somewhere new.

I was born and raised here in Gainesville, Florida and have mentored young people in a variety of counseling, coaching, and teaching roles in our local community throughout my entire professional working career. I received my master's degree in Mental Health Counseling from Webster University in 2015. In addition to partnering with Restoring Hope as a Registered Mental Health Counselor Intern, I serve as an Adjunct Professor in the Student Development & Leadership Department at Santa Fe College.

I have experience working with at-risk youth, high schoolers, college students and young adults. Within the relationships I build empowering these diverse groups, I specialize in treating issues concerning anxiety, depression, self-esteem, identity, peer relationships, life skills, and career development. Although I’m most comfortable counseling with strengths-based therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, narrative therapy and motivational interviewing, I believe in utilizing a customized and collaborative approach that works best for each client.

I am an undergraduate student at the University of Florida studying sociology. Upon graduation, I am looking to become community activist and therapist like my wonderful coworkers! In my free time I like to play pick-up basketball and beach volleyball.