My clinical approach is driven by my belief that people have the right to be themselves and lead fulfilling lives according to their values and culture. People know best what works for them and have the innate power to discover solutions for themselves. I also possess a strong faith in the ability and resiliency of people to make the necessary changes to flourish in their lives. Since therapy involves a major commitment of self, time, money, and energy, individuals should be very thoughtful about the therapist they select. I encourage people to make sure they feel comfortable with me and my approach in order to begin therapy. Throughout our time together, I will elicit feedback on how the therapeutic process is working for you. Therapy starts with an examination and evaluation of the presenting concern. I then work with clients to establish their personal goals. Therapeutic change occurs by helping people express and own their painful emotions and experiences within the safety of a therapeutic relationship. A safe therapeutic relationship also provides a non-judgmental environment where people are safe to express their deepest thoughts and emotions. I help people better understand their feelings, thoughts, interpersonal patterns, values as well as the past familial roots of their current difficulties. In addition, I actively seek out the fundamental strengths in each individual. I also address the impact of internalized oppression on our daily lives. As an African American woman, I understand the harm societys preconceived ideas can have on the individual spirit. I strive to ensure all therapy is culturally appropriate. I believe these factors help people move beyond their current challenges and experience hope, healing and growth. The ultimate goal of therapy is to remove the barriers which are preventing you from living your best life. My style is to take an emphatic, active, honest, non-judgmental, and direct approach. I am here to help people flourish, take action on the things which are important for you, move in a direction that is valuable and worthy, identify values and experience a powerful sense of strength and vitality.

In addition to my training and education in counseling, I rely on more than 20+ years of experience studying human performance, human behavior, and organizational behavior in my previous careers in sports, business, and marketing. I bring to my work a broad multicultural and international experience, after living, working, or studying in half a dozen countries. I see my role as your partner in growth, who works to help you discover your own resilience so you can create the life you deserve. My clients find me helpful at managing an array of difficulties, including relationship problems, sexual trauma, breaking free of a rut, managing anxiety, and moving into personal discover and growth, among other issues. I offer a safe, supportive, nonjudgmental, and encouraging space. We work together to help you uncover your true beliefs, attitudes, feelings, and behaviors, then use this insight to help you create a pattern of success. I also created my own trade marked therapy approach Positive Existential Therapy or PET to address client challenges that were not responding to outdated counseling techniques. While I fully maintain my license as a professional counselor in multiple US states, I now exclusively offer coaching services.

If you've gotten this far, you've already done a good deal of the needed work. You've recognized that you're not getting everything you want from life. You've decided there is action to take and a need for more support. I'm honored to work with people that have made a commitment to themselves. I believe the most powerful ingredient of therapy is the relationship. So, I work to join with my clients in order to work toward their goals. It's through the relationship that people can heal from past hurts, commit to change, and rediscover love and satisfaction in relationships and life.

I am a clinical psychologist in private practice. I work with adults who seek help for relationship concerns, depression, anxiety, attention deficits, substance useabuse, traumas big and small, and many other questions that come up in daily life. An open and honest dialogue is possible in an atmosphere of listening and thinking. Our sessions are private and confidential. Talking things out is the first and easiest ways to identify the root causes of many problems. Thinking things through is like putting together a puzzle. You might already know what the final picture will be and getting there is a very fruitful journey.

Through a gentle invitation, I ask clients to observe their thoughts and emotions without judgment as they arise and pass, nestling into the session as a place of safety and becoming grounded by the observance of breath. This natural unfolding helps to create spaciousness so that we can begin to navigate through the less-than comfortable places within ourselves, looking at them squarely and experiencing them as they are, without repression or indulgence. We as human beings are uniquely alone as individuals, for no one is exactly like us, and we are relational, needing the presence and care of others. Fostering integration as an alternative to dualistic oppositions, the interrelationship between mind and body can be a powerful vehicle with which this exploration can take place.

Are you unhappy with the path you are on? Are you uncertain how you even ended up here? Often in life we know we are dissatisfied, but are perhaps not sure why, and are even less certain about what to do to change it. This impacts our functioning, self-esteem, and ability to deal with life's challenges. I place a strong emphasis on making conscious choices, and I particularly enjoy working with people on establishing appropriate boundaries and gaining effective communication skills. My therapeutic approach is relaxed, conversational, and collaborative, and I believe there is a place for humor in our work together. My stance is one of openness and acceptance, with respect for you and your experiences, and a belief in your ability and desire to grow and change.

Guilt Free Therapy aims to provide compassion without judgment throughout each interaction with our clients. This does not mean conversations and sessions are void of accountability and ownership, instead that the collaborative focus on healing and growing will evolve through the lens of compassion, absent guilt and judgment. We focus on adolescentsteenstweens as well as body imagedisordered eating across all ages. We are here to support our clients in their unique journeys. We offer a free 15 minute consultation with anyone who is considering therapy to see if this feels like a good fit. You can reach us through our website, at (786) 664-8458.

I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) specializing in telehealth eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) therapy for women healing from trauma and posttraumatic stress (PTSD). I provide a safe, supportive space where you can process difficult experiences within a caring and trusting therapeutic relationship. I welcome a diverse range of clients, including LGBTQ+ individuals and cultural and religious minorities. I am committed to creating an inclusive, affirming environment for all. What I Help With I regularly work with clients navigating the effects of: Childhood trauma and attachment wounds Sexual assault and abuse Motor vehicle accidents and medical trauma Prenatal and postpartum trauma Anxiety, panic attacks, and phobias Depression and low self-esteem Disturbing memories that feel “stuck” I also enjoy working with helping professionals, including counselors, nurses, and teachers, who are processing their own trauma histories.

In some way or another, we are all trying to find our way home again. To that place of being where we feel deeply peaceful, vibrantly alive, and connected in kinship and love. We feel a deep longing for this place yet struggle to make sense of how to close the gap between here and there. Unresolved trauma, troublesome childhood environments, and a host of other factors may be causing us never-ending stress and hardship. We have tried to fix things yet we have failed and bit by bit, we lose faith that we can realize our heart’s calling. The chaos and unrest in our lives take their toll day by day and we feel stuck and hopeless. We each have a vast set of inner resources and a natural capacity for healing, if only we are able to tap into them and foster their growth. Together we’ll work together to identify and practice activities that help you feel calm, confident and in control. We'll use somatic-based, mindfulness practices to become aware of the signs of unresolved trauma and guide the body, heart and mind to resolution. I'll support and coach you as you move beyond self-limiting patterns and embody the self you’re yearning to become. I bring playfulness, curiosity, acceptance, and empathy to my work and value the wisdom within each of my clients. I tailor my services using an evidence-based client feedback tool to help us find what works best while also being efficient with time and resources. I believe we are all deserving of love - especially in the places where society has told us we should be ashamed. If you want to get to a better place yet are struggling to find a way there, please reach out.

Challenging circumstances can take us to the edge of our ability to cope, and major life transitions such as a cancer diagnosis, illnessloss of a loved one, trauma, beginning a new phase of life, or changes at home andor work often leave us feeling overwhelmed and out of control. No matter how together we appear on the outside, life can feel exhausting if we're hurting on the inside. Therapy helps you adjust to your circumstances by empowering you with new skills and offering alternative perspectives.