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Binge Eating Disorder & emotional eating is a cause close to my heart both professionally and personally. The adults I work with are cycle breakers but their relationship with food keeps them feeling burnt out when they want to feel self acceptance and open to new experiences.

My passion is helping transgender/gender diverse folks and the people that love them throughout their transition journey. I specialize in working with the LGBTQIA+ community and healing trauma.

Navigating a difficult relationship, struggling with a life transition, or just unsure how to proceed in making your life what you want it to be? I provide a supportive and totally non-judgmental environment for you to explore your options and figure out concrete ways to move forward.

I’m a psychotherapist and coach with nearly two decades of experience working with teens, young adults, and families. Much of my work focuses on strengthening communication, rebuilding trust, and helping people navigate major life transitions, including adolescence, college, relationships, and career development.

Over the past several years, I’ve focused deeply on generational, religious, and family dynamics—especially the ways past experiences shape how we relate to ourselves and to the people closest to us. My goal is simple: to help people like each other as much as they love each other.

My approach is practical, direct, and collaborative. I integrate evidence-based therapies such as CBT, DBT, EMDR, and Internal Family Systems, while also helping clients develop clear communication skills, emotional awareness, and confidence in who they are and how they want to live.

Clients who work with me can expect thoughtful conversations, honest feedback, and a focus on meaningful growth—not just symptom relief.

My clients seek to understand and accept themselves and their life experiences. Together we will explore how your past is impacting your present, so you can ultimately move toward a better future.

I work with individuals, couples and families from an attachment and systems perspective, knowing we experience many wounds through relationships but through the right relationships we can also experience healing.

It is important in my work that I allow the client's cultural context inform my treatment.

I work with high-functioning adults who look like they have it together and are quietly running on empty—people whose competence has become the thing they hide behind. My foundation is TEAM-CBT, an evidence-based approach I'm certified in at the highest level (Level 3 Advanced) through the Feeling Good Institute, and I train regularly with the Beck Institute. It gives our work real structure and proven tools. But symptoms usually rest on something older, and that's where the deeper work happens. I work most with anxiety, perfectionism, conditional self-worth, and the depletion that hides underneath a successful life.

I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor. Over the past 10 years I have worked as a Substance Abuse Counselor, Group Facilitator, Counseling families, Individuals, The Sheltered Homeless population, First Responders, and the geriatric population. I have also worked with children who are in the foster care system. I have experience in anxiety, depression, self-esteem, trauma/PTSD, Behavior issues, and other areas as well.

I love serving others by finding the root of their issues so they can actually feel better. It’s really the most rewarding thing I do. Where most mental health practitioners fail, I can succeed!

I think helping in just in my blood. I come from a family of public servants so it was just ingrained in me to serve others. Thankfully combining functional medicine and psychology can help me do just that.

I am pretty lucky that my passion for helping others has translated into a thriving practice!

HERE ARE MY PROFESSIONAL CREDENTIALS...

Doctorate of Philosophy in Psychology, PhD

• Masters of Science, Counseling Psychology, MS
• National Board Certified Counselor, NBCC
• Functional Medicine Practitioner, Kalish Method Mentorship
• Mental Health & Addiction Nutrition Coach
• Certified Transformational Nutrition Coach
• Certified Mental Health Integrative Medicine Provider
• In addition to being a Lifestyle Coach and a Licensed Therapist, I am also an author of the book “Kick Off Your Damn Heels!” How to Quit Anxiety and Live a Badass Life. I am the host of the edgy and inspiring national podcast series, Kick Off Your Damn Heels, which delivers real-life advice for anyone struggling with anxiety that want holistic options.

I’m a Licensed Mental Health Counselor who takes a holistic and compassionate approach to therapy, supporting the mind, body, and spirit throughout the healing process. I believe people open up where they feel safest and most understood, so creating a comfortable, nonjudgmental environment is one of the most important parts of my work.

I have experience working with children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families in a variety of settings. I specialize in supporting clients navigating anxiety, depression, personality disorders, relationship challenges, substance use concerns, ADHD, behavioral challenges, family conflict, self-esteem issues, life transitions, and emotional regulation difficulties. I help clients better understand their emotions, patterns, and relationships while building healthier coping skills, stronger self-awareness, and greater confidence in themselves and their lives. I also value incorporating psychoeducation into sessions so clients feel empowered with both insight and practical tools they can apply outside of therapy.

My philosophy is that we are never too old to heal, grow, or rediscover joy. I strive to help clients turn pain into wisdom, reconnect with their strengths, and create meaningful change in their lives.

Something changed, and you are ready to understand it. Whether anxiety keeps you on edge, depression dims the things you love, trauma has you stuck in patterns you cannot shake, or mood swings have made life feel unpredictable, you deserve care that actually makes sense for you. I am Richard, a board-certified psychiatric nurse practitioner with a doctoral degree. I take a compassionate, collaborative approach to medication management, and I am here to help you find your direction forward.

I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in Florida. I earned my Master’s of Science in Psychology and Counseling from Troy University. I have worked in clinical settings serving our military service members and adolescents. During this timeI helped clients with issues related to depression, anxiety, PTSD, anger management, mandated court counseling, self esteem, Diversity, Diversity issues in the workplace and ADHD

I currently work as a school counselor full time so I’m available for sessions after school or during the day on weekends. With Summer break approaching I will available full time for sessions with some weekend availability.

My counseling style Is a combination of empathy, compassion, tactful honesty and accountability. I think it’s important to build good rapport and mutual respect. Helping client’s take charge of their issues and advocating for yourself. I’m very opened minded and understand that we are human. I use a variety of counseling techniques like Cognitive behavioral therapy, DBT, Narrative therapy, Client centered therapy, Solution focused therapy, mindfulness and psycho-education.

Reaching out for counseling is big deal and can be very challenging for some. So my goal is to be supportive in your efforts. I hope to empower you and help you acquire skills to tackle your issues and advocate for yourself.