About Us
If you are always trying to be normal you will never know how amazing you can be. -Maya Angelou
Services in English, Haitian Creole and French
My Mission
I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in the state of Florida and a Licensed Professional Counselor in the State of New Jersey with a passion for aiding and supporting others in the processes of change, healing, and empowerment. I received my degrees from South University, and I have been practicing for over 7 years. I have experiences working with children and families, adolescents, adults, couples, and groups. My approach is humanistic, client centered, solution focused, and strengths based. I have training in CBT, Motivational Interviewing, trauma and abuse, substance abuse disorders, anxiety, depression, and other co-occurring disorders and mental health issues. I also work with clients dealing with abandonment and issues that they have due to childhood and recent traumas, including grief and loss issues. I specialize in trauma, child-parent / family issues, and abuse issues as well as domestic violence. I am a certified EMDR, Teen positive Parenting Program (Teen Triple P), Child-Parent Psychotherapy (CPP), a DCF-certified/ court-approved Batterer Intervention Program (BIP) provider and a court-approved anger management and parenting class provider.
Being comfortable, feeling safe and at ease with your therapist is vital for a strong therapeutic alliance. I realize that starting counseling and choosing your therapist are major decisions and you may have many questions. I am inviting you to call for a quick chat before deciding to work with me. All my potential clients will receive a 15-minutes free initial consultation to ask questions to determine if we are a good fit. I do provide services in English and Haitian Creole.
My Values
Confidentiality
Confidentiality
Confidentiality
I recognize the importance of privacy and safety as the basis of effective therapy. I take my client's confidentiality very seriously. I do not share information about my clients with anyone without written authorization. Exceptions to confidentiality are rare and specifically mandated by law and professional ethics. I make sure to review confidentiality during my first session with all clients and I am available to answer any questions about confidentiality as they may arise in the course of treatment.
Creativity
Confidentiality
Confidentiality
Creativity matters in therapy because of the nature of the therapeutic relationship. A willingness from both client and therapist to test ideas and to explore themes, is what will often lead to discoveries and eventually positive therapeutic change/outcomes. I value creativity at the my office because it enables my clients to take what they have learnt in sessions and apply it to their life outside of therapy
Compassion
Compassion
Compassion
I strive to provide an empathic, nonjudgmental environment where I listen to my clients carefully and without preconceptions and where my clients will feel heard and validated. I am compassionate about actively promoting my clients' welfare and giving priority to their needs.
Acceptance
Compassion
Compassion
A good counseling relationship is one in which the therapist is genuinely accepting of all the feelings, emotions and life story that go to form the client. I understand, appreciate and celebrate the differences that exist between individuals at my office. I am committed to insuring that my counseling center is a welcoming and safe space for all. I honor and respect my client's perspective and I am here to support each and every one of them.
