What I Believe…
Having the opportunity to help so many achieve healing and create more meaningful lives, I have acquired a strong belief that the only true path to well-being, happiness, and living a fulfilled life is to learn the mindset, attitude,s and mental characteristics needed to thrive. I believe that we were all born for greatness. However, many times in our journey through life we lose sight of our true purpose and potential when the cloud of past and current painful experiences and memories hang over us and manifests themselves as hopelessness, low self esteem, feelings of low self worth, overwhelming emotions, negative choices and despair.
I believe that many of us are shackled by the chains of pain that are attached to our past and the childhood traumas we have experienced. However, I also strongly believe, with absolute certainty, that you were born for much more; you were born for greatness! My role is to help you discover that greatness and help you develop positive meaning by giving you the tools needed to make a greater impact in your life, in the lives of those around you, and beyond.
Through our services and our trainings, you will become the best version of you, even with all your unique, perfect imperfections. You will find renewed purpose and meaning in your life, and you will impact the lives of those around you.
My Approach…
I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) and a Qualified Supervisor for Registered Mental Health Counselor Interns in the State of Florida. In my 20 years of experience as a therapist I have learned that what most see as mental illness and pathology, I see as normal reactions in individuals who have experienced severe traumas and negative life experiences; many times, at the hands of the parents who were supposed to love and protect them as children. These experiences continue to impact many individuals well into adulthood and in all important areas of normal life functioning, including family life, school, work, community life, and the relationship we hold with ourselves; rendering the individual to feel disconnected, confused and misunderstood.
My work is humanistic in nature, focusing not only on helping you resolve and process the traumas that have clouded your perceptions of yourself and of the world, but also strongly grounded in principles of positive psychology that focus on your unique strengths to enable you to thrive. I strongly believe that people want to lead meaningful and fulfilling lives, to cultivate what is best within themselves, and to enhance the experiences of love, work, and play. I will work with you in a non-judgemental, empowering, collaborative, respectful manner, with an anti-oppressive framework. It is important for me to treat the whole person which includes their environment, support systems, physical needs, and overall wellness.
Ultimately, my goal is to create an environment that focuses on and honors your unique strengths and abilities by highlighting, accentuating, and growing these to help you move beyond mere survival and instead give you the skills needed to help you thrive!
I have a massive belief in you, your purpose, and the possibilities that exists within you! I commend you in taking your first step towards a meaningful life that taps into the greatness that already exists within of you!