ABOUT

I have extensive experience working with adolescents as a full-time school counselor. As a therapist in the substance use field, I worked with clients presenting co-occurring disorders. I have treated clients diagnosed with schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and generalized anxiety among others, as they simultaneously worked toward maintaining sobriety.

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After graduating from the University of Maryland School of Social Work in Baltimore, I relocated to South Florida. After several years practicing law, I realized I wanted to spend the rest of my career helping others from a behavioral health perspective. After two years treating clients in a chemical dependency hospital, followed by a long-term substance use facility, I served as a behavioral health counselor for several years at a local high school. I utilize CBT, DBT, motivational interviewing and solution-focused modalities. My goal is to treat those with mental disorders, as well as those seeking a general improvement in quality of life. In my spare time I enjoy surfing, pickleball and tennis. 

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University of Maryland, School of Social Work, Baltimore, MD

Masters in Social Work, MSW, 2015

University of Baltimore School of Law, Baltimore, MD, Juris Doctor, JD, 2006