I am licensed in Florida with 23 years of counseling experience. I served in the U. S. Navy and U. S. Army, provided care at a Carnegie Research University, a major level 1 trauma hospital in addition to the largest provider of mental health care in the United States. I earned bachelor and master degrees with honors while earning a certificate in trauma therapy practice. I have experience helping clients with stress and anxiety, depression, coping with addictions, compulsive behavior, sleep disturbances, trauma, grief, abuse, motivation, self-esteem, and challenges with confidence. Other areas of expertise include counseling related to relationship, educational, occupational, housing, financial, legal system and medical challenges, I work with my clients to create an open and safe environment where events, thoughts, and feelings are shared without fear of judgment. Taking the first step to sign up for therapy can take courage and I am proud of you for getting started!