About Me
I am a licensed psychotherapist practicing in the SW Florida region.
I have earned my Master’s degree in Social Work from Western Michigan University in 2011 and my undergraduate degree in Psychology from Calvin University in Grand Rapids MI in 2006. In addition, I have earned my Master’s Level Certified Addiction Professional in 2016 demonstrating expertise in treating substance use disorders and recently trained in EMDR. My professional experience include working with older adults/geriatrics ( 64 +) adults ( 18+), couples and families in outpatient, home-based, and residential settings. I have also worked with children and adolescents but my focus at MCS is adults. I have experience working with refugees from Eastern Europe and other parts of the world. I provide community presentations on various topics including age-related adjustments, graceful aging, Adolescent self-harm behavior, depression and anxiety, relationship and intimacy and the impact of substance use disorder and interventions.
I am an approved supervisor for the state of FL and available to supervise registered clinical social work interns working towards licensure.
My goal as a therapist is to utilize evidence-based techniques to help my clients achieve their wellness goals. I am devoted to helping couples restore intimacy, passion, and commitment & to helping individuals suffering achieve some level of homeostasis. One of my strengths is the ability to break down complex issues into smaller segments so that clients can get unstuck and move toward healing/recovery. I am skilled at helping people dealing with a variety of difficulties such as life transitions, loss, break-ups, unstable relationships, depression, anxiety, trauma and addiction.
Therapy is all about relationship & self discovery. It is imperative that you can trust your therapist; it is equally important that you choose a therapist who is competent in the area of your concern(s). I practice within the scope of my competency only. It is important to me to create a sacred space where healing can occur. At Morame Counseling Services, I offer a safe and supportive environment where you can be yourself.
During my spare time, I enjoy running, playing basketball, cooking, dancing, reading, laying at the beach and spending time with my family and friends. I am married and have 3 children including a pair of twins. I am a Christian and willing to pray with my clients upon request. I value family and understand the intricacy of a family system. My desire to help others is what propelled me to become a therapist.
