Find a Therapist near Haines City, FL

If you are feeling stuck in patterns of thinking or behavior that no longer serve you, therapy can provide a structured, supportive path forward. These patterns may be related to career uncertainty, challenges in relationships, or a desire for personal growth. I help adults who feel stuck, overwhelmed, or uncertain in their professional lives. Whether you’re facing burnout, workplace stress, time management challenges, relationship strain, or considering a career change, I focus on understanding what is driving the stress. I help you build practical skills you can apply in your daily life. I also offer relationship therapy and relationship counseling when stress affects your connections with others. Early in our work together, my goal is to help you feel grounded, supported and clearly understood while building momentum toward change. I believe that understanding creates lasting growth. Sessions balance deeper insight with practical skills and strategies you can actively use outside of therapy.

I create a safe space for individuals and couples to share, grow and heal. I will guide you through the complexities of individual conflict and pain, and help you resolve relational struggles. My passion is to help individuals and couples cope and heal as they face unexpected and very painful challenges. Together we can build a relationship based on openness, understanding, and trust, and free of all judgment. I will walk with you to help you discover the tools you need to acknowledge and share your pain, and help you find the peace that allows you to move forward in a healthy way.

I am a Licensed Psychologist with a Doctorate in Clinical Psychology. I offer a compassionate and non-judgmental approach to help you gain insight and perspective about issues that may seem stressful, overwhelming, or even hopeless. I will work collaboratively with you to help you overcome emotional and psychological issues that are causing unhappiness in your life. I work with you to tailor a treatment plan to meet your specific needs and goals. I strongly believe that working with people in an environment that is supportive of their unique needs and values will enable them to thrive and live life to their fullest potential. Change is possible.

I promote a safe environment that encourages empathy, insight, and empowerment. It is important to build a trusting relationship which will assist with working through the presenting issue(s). I utilize psychodynamic techniques which means I not only look at helping to work through what is currently not going right, but also finding the root of the issue(s). I believe the knowledge gained towards what has caused these struggles will create a longer-term change. The aim is to not just to help to fix the initial symptoms, but to also create tools to use then and in future situations.

My practice is dedicated to providing the highest quality and professionally competent psychotherapy to adults, couples and adolescents with compassion and respect for each client's humanity and individuality. I believe in a collaborative process where we work together to determine what approach will be utilized to give clients the best opportunity to successfully address their concerns. I provide clients with information and education about a variety of treatment orientations for a wide range of problems or challenges. This allows clients to actively participate in an informed manner in choosing an approach that we determine is likely to be the most beneficial.

As a licensed psychologist, I recognize that life and relationships can prove to be challenging. I appreciate the courage it takes for one to share personal concerns and strive for life change, therefore I aim to provide a safe and respectful therapeutic environment. I strongly believe in the power of therapy as a means of improving the quality of one's life. My specialties include: marriage and couples therapy. I help clients learn how to manage and reduce symptoms to help lead a healthy and productive lifestyle.

I integrate evidence-based modalities with a strengths-based, client-centered approach to meet clients' unique needs and because I believe every person has the capacity for healing and growth within them. I’m committed to empowering individuals to determine their own path while supporting them with tools that foster confidence and resilience. I focus on helping you tap into your own strengths and inner wisdom to support meaningful growth. Our work together will be collaborative, and I believe therapy extends beyond our sessions. I provide practical strategies and skills for you to integrate into your daily life, ensuring that your progress continues between appointments. My path to becoming a therapist began in the classroom as a teacher, where I learned that students thrive both academically and personally when their emotional needs are supported. That experience continues to inform my belief in the importance of compassion, connection, and seeing the whole person to help with healing and growth.

If you're ready to better understand yourself, break free from self-doubt, and create a life that feels more authentic, therapy can help. Together, we'll explore how your past experiences have shaped your thoughts, emotions, relationships, and sense of self. My goal is to help you develop emotional maturity, strengthen self-awareness, and learn to embrace the present instead of living in anxiety or fear of what might happen. You'll gain practical tools to set healthy boundaries, prioritize your own needs without guilt, and build a life guided by your values rather than your fears. My work is grounded in a person-centered approach. I believe you are the expert in your own life, and my role is to walk alongside you with curiosity, respect, and honesty. Therapy with me is collaborative and conversational. It does not have to feel stiff or clinical. Growth can include insight, practical tools, and even moments of humor. My goal is to help you feel more confident, grounded, and aligned with the version of yourself you want to become — not a “perfect” version, but a more authentic and self-assured one.

I understand the weight of depression, anxiety, and other mental health issues. If you’re coping with the impact of trauma, addiction, or general stress, it’s time to get some relief. It’s easy to get stuck in negative patterns of thinking, feeling, or behaving. Your relationships, confidence, or self-worth may be at risk. If you want different results, you have to do something different. Talking to somebody about what’s going on might be that something. I started my practice, North Star Therapy, with the goal of improving the quality of life for those who struggle with mental health issues. Together we will navigate life’s challenges. I will use my clinical expertise to shine light on some solutions and help you accomplish your goals. Let me be your guide toward health, happiness, and healing. You can come by the office, talk over the phone, or do therapy through secure video conferencing. The office environment is dedicated to your comfort and healing. Hope to hear from you soon!

Relationships can become painful when the same arguments, misunderstandings, or patterns continue without resolution. My approach is collaborative, balanced, and focused on helping each person feel heard, while also understanding the larger relationship dynamic. Rather than placing blame or deciding who is right, I help couples and families recognize the patterns contributing to conflict, disconnection, and frustration. Together, we work toward clearer communication, greater emotional understanding, healthier boundaries, and practical changes that can strengthen the relationship. As a Registered Marriage and Family Therapist Intern in Florida, I support couples and families navigating communication difficulties, recurring conflict, emotional distance, trust concerns, major transitions, and complex family dynamics. You do not need to wait until your relationship reaches a crisis. Therapy can also provide a thoughtful space to strengthen your connection, address concerns early, and build a healthier foundation for the future.