I am the founder of 1up Counseling Services and have 10 years of counseling experience, including training other counselors and mental health professionals. I have more than 15 years of experience working with people with intellectual and developmental differences in areas of mental health and various support services. I have 8 years collegiate teaching experience. In addition to 1up, I consult with several non-profit organizations across Florida to provide mental health services and operational support for quality assurance, staff training, grant opportunities and technology. As a counseling intern, I gained my initial experience providing support and grief counseling to patients and families in a hospital setting. I earned my Master of Science in Mental Health Counseling from University of North Florida in 2014. In session I tend to use a solution-focused approach, building on your own areas of success to create future growth. However, I often incorporate many other counseling techniques catered uniquely to each person I work with.

I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) and Qualified Supervisor for counseling interns registered with the State of Florida.