Treatment Areas of Expertise include:
“Don’t judge each day by the harvest you reap but by the seeds that you plant.” —Robert Louis Stevenson
I provide individual telehealth counseling for adults residing in Gainesville, Jacksonville, and throughout the state of Florida. My practice is dedicated to helping individuals process complex life challenges, navigate emotional blocks, and develop sustainable, long-term resilience. Utilizing my specialized dual-credentials as a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP) and Master’s Level Certified Addiction Professional (MCAP), I offer evidence-based, trauma-informed expertise across the following primary focus areas:
You can learn more about my approach on the About page
You can also explore my full list of services on the Services page
Anxiety
Anxiety goes deeper than standard daily stress; it frequently manifests as an exhausting, non-stop need for absolute control. You might find yourself trapped in loops of chronic overthinking, hyper-vigilance, and rigid mental rules just to prevent uncomfortable feelings from breaking through. Together, we will work to lower your internal tension, challenge those automatic thinking blocks, and build genuine daily ease.
If anxiety is affecting your daily life, you can learn more on my Anxiety Therapy page
If racing thoughts at night are part of what you’re navigating, you may also find it helpful to read When Your Mind Won’t Turn Off at Night.
If you find yourself stuck in go-mode and unable to truly rest, you might relate to my post on Why It’s So Hard to Slow Down (Even When You Want To).
Self‑Esteem & Approval
Low self-esteem quietly feeds a relentless cycle of people-pleasing, hiding your true thoughts, and chasing external approval to validate your worth. You may find yourself prioritizing everyone else’s needs above your own, hiding behind a strong mask while quietly running on empty inside. Real self-worth comes from the inside out, not perfect performance. We will collaborate to set secure boundaries and rebuild a compassionate inner voice.
Learn more about how I support personal growth on my Self-Esteem page
If perfectionism or the pressure to hold everything together feels familiar, you may find my post on Why It’s So Hard to Slow Down (Even When You Want To) worth a read.
Depression
When emotional heaviness or depression takes over, even simple, everyday tasks can begin to feel completely impossible. It is exhausting to wear a strong mask for the outside world while quietly carrying a deep sense of flatness, low motivation, and self-doubt on the inside. Depression often forces you into a state of emotional disconnection, causing you to pull away from your life and your relationships just to cope with the weight. We will work collaboratively to explore the situational and cognitive factors keeping you stuck in this cycle, helping you safely rebuild a balanced, motivated, and deeply authentic daily routine at a pace that feels manageable for you.
If you’re struggling with depression, you can learn more about support on my Depression Therapy page
If sleep has become part of the struggle, you might find my post on When Your Mind Won’t Turn Off at Night helpful
Stress
Managing chronic stress is less about handling a busy calendar and more about how your nervous system responds when you feel constantly overloaded. When you are used to operating in a non-stop “go-mode” state, your mind and body treat everyday pressures as an ongoing emergency, leaving you feeling completely flooded and running on empty. This constant pressure can cause your body to tense, your mind to race, and your emotions to shut down just to keep ahead of the discomfort. Together, we will work to identify the cognitive and situational factors keeping you overwhelmed, allowing you to safely lower your guard, step out of survival mode, and build lasting daily ease.
Learn more about stress support on my Services page
Trauma & Past Wounds
When we experience past hurt, systemic minority stress, or trauma, our survival instinct goes on high alert. It is common to pour all your energy into emotional avoidance, pushing down heavy memories and staying on guard to prevent being hurt again. But hiding your feelings comes at a high cost, building invisible walls that lock you in loops of fear. I provide a secure, culturally responsive space to help you safely unburden the past at a pace that feels completely safe.
If you want to explore trauma therapy, you can learn more on my Trauma Therapy page
If you notice your body staying on alert even when things feel calm, you might relate to my post on Why It’s So Hard to Slow Down (Even When You Want To).
Relationships & Interpersonal Dynamics
The protective armor we build to avoid being hurt or rejected always impacts how we connect with others. I help adults make sense of repeating communication loops, navigate difficult boundaries, and explore how past wounds might be unconsciously driving current relationship choices. This work gives you the tools to create secure, honest, and balanced connections where you can safely be your true self.
- Learn more about setting healthy connection boundaries on my Services page
Ready to Begin?
If you are ready to start therapy or have questions about working together, I would love to connect with you.
Contact me
3523108470