About Me

Originally from New York, I studied psychology at my undergraduate school in New Hampshire. I then worked for seven years as a legal secretary. In 2001, I moved to Florida to attend the University of North Florida. I earned my master's degree in 2006, and became a licensed mental health counselor in 2009. Having practiced since 2005, I primarily focused on correctional mental health. I have worked with the Department of Juvenile Justice, Jacksonville Sheriff's Office at the county jail, and Florida State Prison. In addition to working in a private group practice, I also worked in a hospital setting and have worked with children, teens, and adults struggling with mental health and substance abuse issues. In 2012, I became a Qualified Supervisor to help others become licensed. Over the years, my primary focus has been trauma, teen-related issues, and cognitive behavior therapy, I was a certified clinical trauma counselor, have been trained in Brainspotting, Phase 1 and am now an EMDRIA-approved Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) trained practitioner and began the certification process in 2023. For self care, I enjoy spending time with my family, friends, and furbabies. I also love reading, going to the movies, listening to music, watching TV, and traveling. ​On June 1, 2022, I joined a friend's private practice, Authentic Self Counseling of Jacksonville, LLC ,as a partner.