Education & Experience

I attained my master’s degree in Marriage and Family Therapy in 2005 from St. Thomas University in Miami, FL. I have extensive experience in working with children and adolescents with severe behavioral and emotional problems in the area of trauma. I have provided services in the home, outpatient and in private practice. I am a clinical supervisor at Kristi House which is a child advocacy center providing individual, family and group counseling for child, adolescent and adult survivors of child sexual abuse and other traumas. I have a hybrid (Telehealth/In-person) private practice in Miami Lakes, FL where i work with adolescents, adults and couples in a variety of issues including trauma. I conduct community and outreach presentations in the community in advocating for the victims of child sexual abuse and sexual exploitation as well as the LGBTQIA+ Community. I have my national certification as a Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapist (TF-CBT) in 2013 and attained my EMDR Basic Training in 2019 and looking to be certified as an EMDR therapist in 2024. I am in currently in the process of attaining my PhD in Counseling from Barry University in Miami Shores, FL. In addition to my clinical experience, I teach counseling and psychology courses in colleges and universities in South Florida.