Ever feel like you’re constantly second-guessing yourself — what you want, who you are, or where you’re going? Maybe old stuff you thought you were “over” keeps popping back up. Maybe you feel stuck — anxious, lonely, or like you’re just... tired of trying so hard. Maybe your relationship with your body feels complicated, or “adulting” feels way more overwhelming than freeing. If any of that sounds familiar, you're not alone! And you're not broken — you're becoming. Hi, I’m Kay! I work with emer...
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My therapeutic approach is to create a positive, humanistic relationship and environment to help you process and resolve those difficulties and strive for balance in your life. My framework is Humanistic Therapy. I use Motivational Interviewing Techniques, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness Techniques, and Trauma Narrative Therapy. I'm a therapist with Octave and Evernorth Behavioral Care Group. Octave is a mental health practice providing high-quality care covered by multiple insuranc...
I am a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist. I served as an Intensive In-Home Mental Health Services Therapist with Children’s Institute, Inc in underserved communities within Southern California for six years. I gained substantial experience treating youth, young adults and their caregivers in programs and departments including Wraparound, foster care, probation, commercial sexual exploitation of children (CSEC), supervised independent living (SILP), and schools. Wraparound utilizes a collabora...
My style is relational. I am very good at building rapport and actively listening to the client's worldview. I'm authentic in my counseling with clients because feeling safe in my practice depends on it. I challenge my clients and hold them accountable in a way that comes with time as we build our rapport. I always work with the client on what their goals are and like to provide psychoeducation on theories that may be beneficial for their lives. I'm a therapist with Octave and Evernorth Behav...
I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in the great state of Florida with 13 years of professional counseling experience. I have experience helping clients, couples, and families with relationship issues, trauma and abuse, coping with grief and loss, and anger management. I believe that you are the expert of your life story and that you have the strengths that will assist you in overcoming things that challenge you. It takes courage to seek out a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the...
I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in the state of Florida. I have over 24 years of work experience in the mental health field. My treatment approaches include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Play therapy techniques, and Psychoeducation. Motivational Interviewing, DBT, and Solution Focused clinical techniques. I am passionate about helping my clients feel better emotionally and make wiser choices to help them get their lives back on track to achiev...
I have worked with adults, veterans, and first responders struggling with challenges related to anxiety, depression, trauma, PTSD, relationship issues, and substance abuse. My approach is to meet you where you are while encouraging you to build and grow into your best self. We are all unique and no two people are the same. Therefore, my therapy is not a one size fits all. Since we require different approaches, I combine my modalities and theories to provide you with the best treatment for you...
I provide therapy that is collaborative, evidence-based, strength-based, and effective. Together, we will create unique goals and strategies that address where you are today and the future you envision for yourself. As my client, I will work with you to create an environment where you feel safe. I’ll help you explore what you’re thinking, feeling, and experiencing to get to where you want to be. I will take my time to get to know you and I'd be honored to journey with you as you release what ...
As we work together, we will create a space built on trust to explore personal identity, self expression, sexuality issues, and relational issues with family, friends, and intimate partners. I specialize in navigating life changes, burnout related to Chronic Medical Condition, Chronic Pain, grief and loss, as well as helping you to deepen authentic personal expression with yourself and with others. The ability to be truly heard and seen is an important aspect of our work together. Each indivi...
These are difficult, unprecedented times and you may find yourself wondering who can help you get through it. Over the years, I have collaborated with clients to develop positive coping with symptoms of depression and anxiety. I have also helped those with parenting problems, trauma issues, life-stage crises, career challenges, relationship troubles, addiction, and many other concerns. My style has evolved but one thing remains the same, a warm, caring, and interactive approach. I believe in tre...
I have worked with long-term military and first responders, pre-marital couples, relationship issues, phobias, somatic issues, chronic health conditions, substance abuse & grief/loss. I can integrate Christian and faith-based counseling, upon request. I believe in therapy being client-led, culturally sensitive, and empathetic, and understand how pressures in life create difficulty coping with stressors. These stressors can cause relationship struggles. My passion lies in the hope of the therapeu...
I have over thirty years of experience in the social work and mental health profession, I am trained to treat adults with psychiatric and substance abuse disorders with a focus on helping clients in recovery. We will begin with where the client is, developing initial goals and provide an integrated approach to psychotherapy including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and mindfulness, emotional and self-regulation skills. I also provide coaching and support for enhanced executive functioning and copin...
I believe therapy should be a practical and transformative experience, empowering you to make positive changes in your life. As a psychotherapist, my approach to counseling is grounded in evidence-based modalities and cutting-edge research on well-being and flourishing. Together, we will collaborate to create a personalized action plan that aligns with your unique needs and individual goals. We will strive to transform negative cycles that keep you caught in unhealthy loops. I will provide you w...
My professional interests include family dynamics, relationship challenges, trauma, depression, anxiety, multiculturalism, immigration, social justice, and adjustment. I’m passionate about providing culturally competent care, in a safe, warm, confidential environment. I’ve been licensed for 10 years and am committed to partnering with you to achieve your individual goals! I am a therapist at Octave, a behavioral health practice creating a new standard for mental health care that’s both high-...
Life is constantly changing, and sometimes it can be stressful and overwhelming. I value each person's strengths and uniqueness and offer a safe and non-judgmental space to facilitate personal growth and improved emotional well-being. Fostering a professional and secure therapeutic relationship is essential to therapeutic growth and facilitates healing. I believe in meeting clients where they are in their stage of life and empowering them to discover insights and reach their goals. My role is to...
My specialization is in individuals and couples. I am someone who sparks change in people's lives and relationships by listening, exploring thoughts, and history, and uncovering patterns they may not even be aware of. I do this so that they can begin to have more control of their emotions and be excited about their life again. I'm a therapist with Octave and Evernorth Behavioral Care Group. Octave is a mental health practice providing high-quality care covered by multiple insurances. Evernort...
I can help you gain insight into your behavior and identify your strengths and values to better guide you through the next steps in life. Together, we can figure out how your past and current experiences are influencing your current behavior and what's keeping you stuck. We'll use a Cognitive Behavioral and values-based approach to reframe the narratives you've been telling yourself that no longer serve you and develop goals to achieve better alignment with your values. I'll meet you with compas...
I have a depth of experience working with adolescents and adults. I have worked with clients of many different backgrounds seeking help for a wide variety of reasons including anxiety, depression, ADHD, low self-esteem, trauma, lack of motivation, career difficulties, parenting problems, family conflicts, and emotional regulation. I utilize a variety of treatment methods and tools, such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), empathetic understanding, reflective listening, negative thought cha...
If you’re reading this, life might feel entirely overwhelming, and you’ve probably reached your limit of helping yourself feel better. Your past experiences, your current reality, and your current mental state have combined to create internal turmoil and suffering, which have made life difficult. You’ve more than likely tried at least three TikTok anxiety/depression hacks or every breathing exercise on the Calm app. Or, you’ve entirely avoided acknowledging how you’re feeling, allowed your emoti...