I strive to collaborate with you to build up your strengths so you can boldly be the most authentic and confident version of yourself, flaws and all.
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Just “pushing through?”
I’ve been there.
I started New River Counseling in Fort Lauderdale, FL after a life-changing failure. I had a good career as a mental health counselor and clinical leader in a treatment center but wasn’t truly happy. Something was just not right. I decided to seek out help for myself and was better for it. I built up my positive self-belief and courage, which allowed me to take a big risk in changing jobs as a new challenge. However, this ultimately did not work out and for the first time in my career, I failed.
Failure Can be Something to Celebrate!
It is easy to feel discouraged and shut down after failure. Fortunately, because of my own work, I saw the truth that it had nothing to do with abilities or skills. The reality was that I outgrew the industry. This “failure” was a life-changing moment because I still felt confident in myself and decided to work towards my true calling. I was no longer going to settle to work for those who did not empower me. I hope to forward that encouragement and support you in making those big changes you want to be truly happy.
Professional Credentials
I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in the State of Florida, working in emotional and behavioral health field since 2003. I graduated from the University of Florida with a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology and went on to earn a Master’s Degree in Mental Health Counseling from Florida Atlantic University.
I have extensive experience working with addictions and mental health in treatment settings, supervising therapists and clinical teams. I have also worked with Gilda’s Club of South Florida to support those effected by cancer.
I am active as an Instructor for the REAL Course personal growth seminars, and currently serving as the Senior and Support Group Manager with the Faulk Center for Counseling where I train upcoming therapists.
Approaches that inform my work as a Counselor:
Here are a few of the things that help me to reconnect with Joy in life:
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Stand-up Comedy
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Live Music
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