Dialectical Behavior (DBT) Therapists in Alafaya, FL

Welcome! Are you hoping to grow closer to loving yourself authentically? Seeking to learn how to work with your ADHD or Autism instead of against it? A parent eager to deepen the connection with your child through innovative child-parent relationship therapy, or looking to support them through play therapy? Part of a couple or polycule in need of relationship revitalization? I'm here to help! I support individuals, couples, families, and caregivers in navigating daily challenges in their relationships - with others, and themselves. So.. what brings you to counseling, and what are you hoping to achieve on your journey?

As a Registered Clinical Social Work Intern I help clients with a variety of struggles from distressing life events to old patterns that are no longer serving you. My background is working with adult clients to achieve their goals. I help clients walk through stressful life events to create their ideal lives. I enjoy working with clients that are committed to making life changes and are ready to dive into their struggles and overcome them. I am an authentic and passionate therapist with interests in helping clients to explore their patterns, values, goals and build their ideal life.

I am passionate about working with children, teens, and adults who are experiencing symptoms of overwhelm, anxiety, trauma, grief, depression, anger, behavioral issues, ADHD, sensory processing issues, bullying, or low self-worth. I have been working with children, teens, adults, & families in various settings for 25+ years. Most of the clients I work with are between the ages of 3 to 15. The majority of the statements or concerns I hear are my child is strong willed, struggles with anxiety, has emotional outbursts, and/or is grieving. I also provide care & compassion for parents as they walk through this journey with their child.

Welcome! I am a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor in the state of Florida. I have a plethora of experience with in-patient and outpatient agencies which have allowed me to help clients overcome struggles with issues such as Substance use, Anxiety, Depression, Relationship issues, LGBTQ, Ethical Non-Monogamy/lifestyle concerns, Homelessness, Bipolar disorder, Personality disorders, and Trauma including sexual, emotional and physical abuse. My upbringing as the child of an immigrant Caribbean mother, and experience growing up in Brooklyn, NY allows me to bring a unique perspective to bring to the counseling experience.

You avoid going out and spend most of your time on-line. When you do go out you feel stressed, “uptight” or on the edge. You have fears of looking foolish or inadequate. Disapproval and criticism are a nightmare for you. You can’t fall asleep because of all the worrisome thoughts running through your head. Watching other people enjoy themselves and having relationships makes you wonder, “What is wrong with me”? You would love to feel less fearful and be able to socialize like everyone else. You would love to go out with “real” friends for coffee or on a date. You would love to have a restful nights sleep.

I'm drawn to those who've faced life's unfair blows, carrying the weight of trauma. It's not about fixing; they're not broken. Their needs center around shedding the burden of feeling defective due to past experiences. Together, we navigate their history, aiming not to erase but to transform. The goal is a fresh perspective, a chance to unshackle from the past, and embrace a new lease on life—a journey filled with compassion, understanding, and authentic growth.

Are you struggling to manage your anxiety or depression? Do you struggle with perfectionism or low self-esteem? Maybe you just need to process your stuff! Anyone is susceptible to becoming stuck, lost, feeling numb, or not feeling authentic with who they are. You don’t have to stay there. By working together, we can hone in on your strengths to find solutions, reflect on your present and past to find peace and healing, and set goals that further you to achieve restoration, access clarity, and embrace new knowledge that can equip you to embrace life more fully.

Hi and thanks for reading! I'm a relational therapist focused on collaborating together to create long lasting change in the way you feel about yourself, your life, and your relationships. Feeling safe while you explore what you've been through and what might be causing you to feel stuck is a crucial part of this work. If you've been struggling with self-esteem, anxiety, interpersonal relationships, or the ability to navigate difficult emotions, I would love to work with you.

My purpose is to provide a safe place for you to overcome and heal from the distressing, painful, and/or scary things that have happened to you. I strive in providing genuine and individualized care, non-judgmentalness, and confidentiality. My hope for you, as my client, is that you may reach a purposeful and fulfilling life. I attend to adult men and women of both English and Spanish speaking languages.

As we experience life, there are universal and individual experiences that we must navigate. As we face challenges and changes, we may disconnect from our Self and community. I have had the pleasure collaborating with individuals that are afflicted with, depression, anxiety, grief, loss, substance use, trauma, cultural identity problems, work conflict, family and peer conflict . I help facilitate aligning the individual to mind body and community through dialectical behavioral therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, solution focused,Ntu, person centered, and existential approaches. I am accepting new clients in person and virtual

I meet clients where they are, looking to become a better version of themselves. Helping clients, identify their needs, achieve short and long-term goals by learning positive and effective coping skills. Understanding the complexities of their trauma and current mental health challenges. Most importantly developing a strong sense of self, identifying expectations, setting boundaries, building a health and positive relationship with themselves and others.

I am a Registered Mental Health Counselor Intern (RMHCI) and Registered Marriage and Family Therapist Intern (RMFTI) at The Meaningful Life Center who is passionate about helping adults navigate life's challenges. The work that I do focuses on supporting individuals experiencing anxiety, life transitions, trauma, relationship issues, infidelity, familial conflicts, sexual issues, and matters of sexuality.

I specialize in helping people who struggle with big emotions improve their ability to build a life worth living by helping figure out where you are stuck and starting there to help improve relationships, emotional resilience, mindfulness, and the ability to cope with life from the everyday challenges to crises to accepting really hard realities. I use a mix of DBT, person centered, trauma focused, & strengths based therapies.