Orlando Therapist & Counselor

Whatever it is that you’re going through, you don’t have to do alone.

I am an Orlando counselor and therapist who helps women overcome difficult times in their lives.  Through the counseling relationship, I help them find relief from the emotional pain they are experiencing. I work with women to grow from those experiences, to gain insight from them and to move forward in living a life of meaning and joy.  I specialize in helping women express and explore what is holding them back from living fully.

Being unhappy is not normal.   Unhappiness can manifest in many ways and it has a way of making itself known whether we like it or not.  It could show up in your life as anxiety, sadness, fatigue, overeating, drinking more than you would like, over-shopping, staying busy, apathy, sleeping to much or insomnia, negative thinking, acting against your integrity, beating up on yourself, spending too much time in front of the television or online, physical symptoms, money issues, and/or strained relationships.  These consequences just continue the cycle of misery and keep you wanting to hide from the world, feeling hopeless, discouraged and disgusted with yourself.

If any of this sounds like you, know that there is hope.  No matter how you are feeling or how your unhappiness is manifesting, you can begin to heal.  You are not permanently damaged and you can turn yourself around at any moment.  I believe it is your right to live the life you want, to find your peace and to achieve your dreams.  In fact, not living fully is a disservice to not only yourself, but to the world because if you aren’t happy, then your gifts and talents are blocked.  Let this be your call to begin to make a change.  Let this be your commitment to heal so you can be of true service to yourself and others.

Whatever it is that is holding you back and keeping you from living fully -  whether it is your feelings, your situation or a certain angst inside that you don’t understand or can’t control – you really can do something about it.  If you would like some support and guidance as you heal, I would be honored and privileged to work with you.

Am I the right therapist/counselor for you?

I am a North Orlando-based counselor who specializes in helping women with depression, anxiety, grief and loss, relationships and other important life issues.  I have had my private counseling practice in Orlando for over two years and before that I worked with Hospice and Palliative Care in Charlotte, North Carolina counseling parents, children, siblings and spouses heal and make meaning after experiencing terrible losses in their lives. You can read more about my background in my online bio.

I can help you come to terms with depression, anxiety, adjusting to a difficult or stressful change, and/or your general unhappiness or dissatisfaction with life. I am an expert in counseling women who are grieving a loss in their lives — whether it is the death of a close friend, family member or the loss of an important relationship (such as a divorce or facing an empty nest). If you are grieving I suggest you visit my grief counseling-focused web site where I’ve written and posted several articles that you may find useful.

Let me tell you about my counseling process.

I see all clients as resilient with all of the internal resources needed for healing and wholeness. However, more often than not, painful life experiences such as emotional abuse and losses of loved ones cause blocks to those resources which leave one feeling lost, disconnected, hopeless and helpless. I help clients find their inner resources and assist them by providing a safe, healing, and compassionate environment that encourages insight and growth.

I see counseling as a collaborative process and together you and I will come up with strategies and solutions to help you safely work through your feelings and emotions.  As your counselor, I’ll prepare you with the knowledge, tools and I will help you uncover insights you need so you can still live your life and work beyond the pain and the discomfort…so you can have the rich and fulfilling life you deserve.

You won’t have to go it alone.

I’ll be there to guide you through the difficult parts. I’ll help you find your strength and your self-confidence and as you begin to do the work of healing, letting go of thoughts and behaviors that do not serve you as you add positive changes in your life.

I look forward to hearing from you soon. Please don’t hesitate to call me if you have any questions. Even if I’m not the right counselor/therapist for you, I will be happy to direct you to another counselor that may be a better fit.

Please call me at (407) 506-6277 for a free phone consultation.