I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor providing individual, couples and family therapy, and group therapy at a reputable private practice, Integrity Counseling & Coaching in Largo, FL.

I have 10 years of experience in the human services field in a variety of counseling, case management, and supervisory positions in outpatient and residential treatment centers, public health, government agency, and private practice settings.  I am a graduate of the University of South Florida specializing in Rehabilitation & Mental Health Counseling, and I am currently serving as private practitioner working with a broad spectrum of clients.   Some of my areas of specialization include anxiety and depression, substance abuse and addictions, career counseling, disability-related concerns, borderline personality traits, and gay and lesbian concerns.

In addition to my work as a therapist, I provide professional training on human services-related topics, having presented for agencies and companies such as the Pinellas Juvenile Welfare Board, Boley Centers for Behavioral Healthcare, Nielsen Media Research, Pinellas Marine Institute, and St. Petersburg College.  I also write articles and best practice guidelines on a range of clinical topics and have been published in Addiction Professional (the magazine for NAADAC, the Association for Addictions Professionals), the Florida Borderline Personality Disorder Association newsletter, and the Tampa Tribune.

I am a cognitive behavioral therapist. My therapeutic approach is to provide support and practical feedback to help clients effectively address personal life challenges. I integrate complementary methodologies and techniques to offer a highly personalized approach tailored to each client. With compassion and understanding, I work with each individual to help them build on their strengths and attain the personal growth they are committed to accomplishing.  My therapeutic approach is eclectic, transtheoretical, multidisdiplinary, and evidence-based.

Education

• Master of Arts in Rehabilitation & Mental Health Counseling, University of South Florida
• Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, University of South Florida

Credentials

• Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC), Florida Dept. of Health, #9953
• Certified Rehabilitation Counselor (CRC), Commission on Rehabilitation Counselor Certification, # 00101220
• Certified Addictions Professional (CAP), Florida Certification Board, #3199
• Internationally Certified Alcohol & Drug Counselor (ICADC), International Certification & Reciprocity Consortium, #121164
• Substance Abuse Professional (SAP), Florida Certification Board

• American Counseling Association, Member #6334329
• NAADAC, the Association for Addiction Professionals, Member #93400
• American Mental Health Counselors Association, Member #999034034 
• Florida Mental Health Counselors Association
• Suncoast Mental Health Counselors Association
• National Association of Lesbian & Gay Addiction Professionals
• Florida Borderline Personality Disorder Association, Advisory Board Member
• Association for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, & Transgender Issues in Counseling
• Chi Sigma Iota, Counseling Academic & Professional Honor Society International, Member # 051454
• National Multiple Sclerosis Society Financial Assistance Program, Preferred Provider
• Pinellas Juvenile Assessment Center (Operation PAR, Inc.), Provider
• Division of Vocational Rehabilitation (Fl. Dept. of Education), Vendor