FAQs
- What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) with a specialty in marriage, parenting, children and couples. M.A. Degree in Mental Health Counseling with a concentration and dual enrollment in Marriage and Family Therapy (MFT). B.A. Degree in Psychology from The University of South Florida. Florida Supreme Court Certified Family Law Mediator. Training from The University of South Florida. Parenting Coordinator. University of Tampa minor in marketing with concentrations in athletics and personal growth. Clinical Consultant at Worker’s Health. Cognitive Behavior Therapist (CBT) for various mental health issues and medical issues including pain management, fibromyalgia and chronic pain. Certified as a Master Neuro-Linguistic Programming Practitioner among other therapeutic applications. Founder and CEO of Real L.I.F.E. inc. where Real Learning Is Found Everywhere~ A Non-Profit 501(c)3 Organization. Entrepreneur, Mentor & Author. Ph.D in C.h. utilizing Self Awareness, Mindfulness, Visualization, and Imagery. National Certified Counselor (NCC). National Provider ID# 1609248145. Completed Level 1 Training in Gottman Method Couples Therapy. Qualified Supervisor State Approved Clinical Supervisor for B.A./ M.A./ Internship/ Practicum/ Field Study Students/ Intern State Licensure. SOS (Sequential Oral Sensory) Certified for Feeding/ Eating Issues and Assess for Development, Learning, Behavior, Cognition, Nutrition, and Environment. Holistic Health Coach focusing on Lifestyle, Wellness & the Psychology of Eating and Nutrition. Distance Credentialed Counselor (DCC). Former President and Director of The Missing Piece of Counseling and Well-Being, Inc. A non-profit Organization.
- How did you get started doing this type of work?
Experience working with several different types of clients and organizations including; *Private Practice. *Success for Kids and Families Inc. – a community wrap-around strength based program. *Kathy’s Place- a center for grieving children and families leading both adult and children’s groups. *The Children’s Cancer Center bereavement and oncology support team. *Served on the Board of The Tampa Bay Association for Psychotherapists and affiliated with several different professional organizations (see Affiliations link). *Member of Chi Sigma IOTA- International Counseling Academic & Professional Honor Society.