Dynamic Mental Health Counselor with extensive experience at the Florida Department of Corrections, skilled in individual and group therapy. Proven ability to enhance patient outcomes through biopsychosocial assessments and culturally sensitive practices. Adept at interdisciplinary collaboration and empowering clients, fostering resilience and self-advocacy in diverse populations.
Provide individual and group sessions for male inmates. Participate in weekly mult-disciplinary staff meeting. Facilitate discharge planning.
Provide counseling services for at risk youth, in residential program and in an alterative education setting.
Provide individual counseling sessions for children and adults. Develop treatment plans, provided crisis action plan, and Baker Act evaluations.
.Developed individualized goal-setting tools to empower patients in taking ownership of their progress towards improved mental health.
Provides individual counseling sessions for female inmates, developed and implemented treatment plans. Worked with a multi-disciplinary team.
License Mental Health Counselor LMHC Florida # MH 13804
Florida Teaching Certificate in Social Work and Guidance #521157
Volunteer/ Community Involvement
Guardian Ad Litem Program State of Florida 1991-2000
President-Pleasant street Historical Society
Secretary-Star Center Theater
Treasurer-5th Avenue Neighborhood and Historical Association
Community Member for the City of Gainesville Heritage Trail
Advisory Board for Santa Fe College-Blount Center