As a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, the State of Florida has licensed me to conduct individual, family and couples counseling.  I have been in private practice for over 20 years in the Tampa Bay area.  In addition to counseling, I have been trained and certified to perform the roles and duties as listed below.

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​The Commission on Rehabilitation Counselor Certification has certified my training in psychological, social and medical aspects of disability, in personal adjustment counseling, and in rehabilitation case management, including career counseling for those with physical, emotional, mental, and chemical disabilities.

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COLLABORATIVE DIVORCE:   As a trained Collaborative Divorce Facilitator, I am part of a team of professionals who help couples resolve disputes respectfully…without going to court.  The team helps to negotiate a mutually acceptable settlement without have the courts decide issues.  The divorce facilitator helps maintain open communication and information sharing between the couple and their attorneys and coordinate a parenting plan if needed.

Read more about Collaborative Divorce at one of these links: 

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Trained Family Mediator (helping couples resolve disputes including divorce, parenting plan decision making, timeshare arrangements, and equitable asset distribution).

Pre-Marital Counseling – Preparing couples for a healthy marriage in a minimum of 4 to 6 sessions discussing the most common stressors in marriage including healthy communication, fighting fairly, and keeping an intimate connection.

Marriage Counseling - Many couples need the help of a professional at different times during the course of their marriage.