About
Services included:
Personalized therapy just for you:
My education & Training
- Private & confidential sessions
- Free 10 minute phone consultations
- Couples therapy services
- EMDR Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing Therapy
- Other accommodations may be taken for consideration
- Offer superbills for out-of-network clients
My education & Training
Personalized therapy just for you:
My education & Training
- Bachelor of Science Degree in Human Development (B.S.H.D.) from St. Gregory's University in Tulsa, Oklahoma
- Master of Human Relations (M.H.R.) Degree from The University of Oklahoma in Tulsa, Oklahoma
- Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in the state of Florida
- Completed Level 3 Training in Gottman Couples Therapy
- EMDR Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing Therapy
Personalized therapy just for you:
Personalized therapy just for you:
Personalized therapy just for you:
I focus on individual strengths and needs while building and working towards collaborative treatment goals. It is my belief that positive change can occur through encouragement, honesty, commitment, and setting realistic expectations of self and others. I offer you a safe and nurturing environment in which to process life's challenges using best practices.
Counseling
Counseling Practice
Counseling Practice
Counseling Practice
My relational and down-to-earth approach to counseling combined with my training, knowledge, and experience allows me to provide effective outpatient, individualized, psychological services. I treat a number of mental health disorders, and provide a neutral ground to individuals, families, and couples.
Treatment Focus
Counseling Practice
Counseling Practice
Modes of therapy are important but my relationship with you, understanding your issues within the context of your life and learning what you need is crucial. If you feel validated and heard, you are more likely to make positive and healthy change! The focus of treatment is helping you become healthy! The path to getting there will be diff
Modes of therapy are important but my relationship with you, understanding your issues within the context of your life and learning what you need is crucial. If you feel validated and heard, you are more likely to make positive and healthy change! The focus of treatment is helping you become healthy! The path to getting there will be different for you from others and my experience with incorporating the right therapeutic techniques increase positive outcomes.
Client Promise
Counseling Practice
Client Promise
I know it can be scary or nerve-racking to share your story with others especially if you feel embarrassed, ashamed, humiliated or any other uncomfortable emotion. You are not alone! I want you to know Therapy In The Garden is A Safe Place! My goal is to help you grow from your struggles, heal from your pain, and move forward to where you
I know it can be scary or nerve-racking to share your story with others especially if you feel embarrassed, ashamed, humiliated or any other uncomfortable emotion. You are not alone! I want you to know Therapy In The Garden is A Safe Place! My goal is to help you grow from your struggles, heal from your pain, and move forward to where you want to be in your life and becoming emotionally healthy. I am committed to providing you the best care possible.
Treatment Approaches
Types of Therapy:
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): CBT focuses on challenging and changing unhealthy thoughts and behaviors, improving emotional regulation, and the development of personal coping strategies that target solving current problems.
- Interpersonal Therapy (IPT): IPT is a brief, attachment-focused therapy that centers on resolving interpersonal problems and symptomatic recovery. It is highly structured and time-limited.
- Mindfulness-based (MBCT): MBCT combines cognitive behavioral techniques with mindfulness strategies in order to help individuals better understand and manage their thoughts and emotions in order to achieve relief from feelings of distress.
- Person-Centered Therapy (PCT): PCT uses a non-authoritative approach that allows the individual to take more of a lead in discussions so that, in the process, he or she will discover their own solutions. The therapist acts as a guide, listening without judgment and acknowledging the client’s experience without moving the conversation in another direction. The therapist is there to encourage and support the client and to guide the therapeutic process without interrupting or interfering with the client’s process of self-discovery.
- Solution Focused Brief (SFBT): SFBT concentrates on finding solutions in the present time and exploring one’s hope for the future to find quicker resolution of one’s problems. This method takes the approach that you know what you need to do to improve your own life and, with the appropriate coaching and questioning, are capable of finding the best solutions.
- Strength-Based Therapy (SBT): SBT focuses more on an individual's internal strengths and resourcefulness, and less on weaknesses, failures, and shortcomings. This focus sets up a positive mindset that helps you build on your best qualities, find your strengths, improve resilience and change worldview to one that is more positive. A positive attitude, in turn, can help your expectations of yourself and others become more reasonable.
Common Mental Health Issues
Depression & Anxiety
Depression & Anxiety
Depression & Anxiety
Depression, fear, and anxiety are some of the most common and uncomfortable emotions that we can experience at some point in our lives. Through counseling and treatment, you can recover motivation, perspective, and joy that you once had in your life.
Trauma & PTSD
Depression & Anxiety
Depression & Anxiety
Many individuals can experience symptoms associated with painful and traumatic circumstances. Anxiety, fear, and hopelessness are a few emotions that can linger post traumatic events. Through counseling and treatment you can overcome these symptoms and be guided through the process of grief and healing.
Relationships
Depression & Anxiety
Relationships
Counseling can be beneficial to couples who are looking to strengthen their emotional connection, in all stages of their relationship. Therapy sessions are held with both individuals and is a supportive, judgement free place to discuss issues and solutions to better strengthen your relationship. I use Gottman Method Couples Therapy in my practice.
Other Mental Health Issues Treated
- Couples Therapy
- Marital & Premarital
- Relationship Issues
- Divorce Issues
- Anxiety
- Anger Management
- Teenage Issues
- Women's Issues
- Coping Skills
- Life Transitions
- Parenting
- Peer Relationships
- School Issues
- Self Esteem
- Stress
- Work/Life Balance
Hours
Hours During the School Year
Monday: 11:00 to 7:00
Tuesday: 11:00 to 7:00
Wednesday: 11:00 to 7:00