Services
- Individual
- Couples
- Adolescent/Teen
About My Clients
I have a great deal of specialized training and experience in addressing depression, stress & anxiety, PTSD, relationship & familial conflict, and substance abuse. Providing counseling support often includes helping with adjusting to life changes and transitions, including coping with grief and loss as well as helping those who are or have been in traumatic and/or abusive situations.
My Background and Approach
I am currently practicing as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Sarasota/Bradenton, Florida. Prior to moving down south in 2014, I had been providing counseling services as a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) in the state of Rhode Island for over 20 years. I incorporate evidence-based practices into my clinical work with clients. These practices include cognitive-behavioral, strengths-based, client-centered, solution-focused, goal-oriented, and motivational counseling. As a Christian therapist, I am also able to incorporate faith-based practices and principles into my therapeutic work with clients when appropriate. Our work together will begin where you are and focus on moving you towards the place that you want to be. Your strengths and experiences will be drawn upon as tools to learn new approaches in solving problems. I demonstrate a non-judgmental and unbiased work ethic in all my counseling relationships.
My Personal Beliefs and Interests
I believe, regardless of the presenting reason for seeking out counseling services, it is important for us to simultaneously be working on building your self-esteem, confidence, and increasing motivation to make healthy changes.