Grief counselors and therapists in Lutz, FL

Clients should know that I am committed to providing compassionate, respectful, and confidential care. I prioritize clear communication, active listening, and evidence-based support to ensure each client feels heard, understood, and supported throughout their care.

Figuring out who you are, and where you fit, can feel overwhelming, especially when you're carrying anxiety, family stress, relationship challenges, or feeling disconnected from yourself. Therapy can be a space where you don't have to have everything figured out.

As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, I work with children, adolescents, adults, and families to create a supportive, affirming environment where people feel safe showing up exactly as they are. Many of the clients I work with are navigating anxiety, identity exploration, family conflict, relationship concerns, stress, or major life transitions. My goal is to help you better understand yourself, build on your strengths, and develop practical tools that support confidence, resilience, and meaningful growth.

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 30 over 30 years of experience in the mental health field and have worked with clients at all ages of the lifespan. I earned my Master of Social Work degree from Indiana University. I am licensed to practice in the states of Florida, Arizona, Indiana, Missouri and Alabama.

I’m a Licensed Mental Health Counselor who works with adults navigating anxiety, trauma, grief, burnout, and life transitions. I understand that even high-functioning, capable individuals can feel overwhelmed, emotionally drained, or stuck despite doing their best to manage daily responsibilities.

My goal is to provide a supportive, nonjudgmental space where you feel heard and respected. I believe therapy should feel collaborative and practical — not intimidating. Whether you’re facing ongoing stress, processing past experiences, or seeking greater clarity in your career or personal life, I’m here to support meaningful and sustainable change.

On the outside, you may look like you have everything together. You work hard, provide for your family, and carry responsibilities well. Yet internally, you may feel overwhelmed, disconnected, anxious, angry, or caught in the same patterns despite your best efforts to change. My practice is built for people who are ready to move beyond simply talking about their problems. Together, we’ll identify the underlying beliefs, emotional patterns, and coping strategies that keep you feeling stuck. Therapy becomes a place to develop greater self-awareness, emotional resilience, healthier relationships, and lasting change.

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I’m a Licensed Mental Health Counselor/Supervisor with over twenty-one years of experience supporting individuals and families. I earned my master’s degree in mental health counseling at Nova Southeastern University (2003). I believe that prioritizing your mental and emotional well-being is one of the most important investments you can make in yourself.