BIOGRAPHY
ABOUT ME
I love providing a safe and welcoming environment for healing. The best part about what I do is having conversations that are a catalyst for change, and seeing that growth. Outside the session room, I have a wonderful husband, two children, a group of hilarious friends. I enjoy an active lifestyle of equestrian training, hiking, and swimming. I also volunteer my time in various community outreach service oportunities.
EDUCATION
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Carlos Albizu University, 2008, Masters of Psychology in Marriage and Family Therapy
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Florida International University, 2000, B.A Psychology
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Miami Dade College, 1989, Honors Early Childhood Education
EXPERIENCE
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Awakening The Heart Therapy, LLC, Private Practice Therapist, Gainesville Florida. ​
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Whitesands Treatment Center, Therapist (IOP Addictions), Tampa​
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Meridian Behavioral Health, Therapist/Program Coordinator, Gainesville Florida.​
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Florida Recovery Center/UF Health Shands Hospital, Therapist (PHP Addictions), Gainesville Florida.​
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PsychSolutions, Therapist (youth & families) Miami Florida. ​
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Memorial Regional Hospital, Therapist (pre/post natal) Hollywood Florida. ​
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Miami Children's Hospital, Milieu Therapist, Inpatient Psychiatry, Miami Florida. ​
TRAININGS
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2023: Gottman level I & II
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2022: certified Equine Assisted Therapy & Learning
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2021: Certified Clinical Trauma Professional, Certified teleTherapy Provider
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2020: Professional Boundaries
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2019: TPITPOS, Infant Metal Health Overview, Autism Spectrum Disorder in Females and Young Children, Protective Factors for Families, Active Shooter Training.
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2018: Pyramid Model, TPOT
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2017: Substance Abuse and Trauma, Marijuana Use Disorder, Substance Use and Depression, Trauma Screening
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2015: Older Adults and Mental Health Issues, Co-Occurring Disorders, Alcohol Problems in Intimate Relationships, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Mindful Meditation.
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2014: DSMV Changes, CBT refresher, MI refresher, Technology and Therapy, LGBTQ and Adolescents.
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2013: Overview of Psycho-Pharmacology, Basics of Play Therapy, Treatment Modalities for Depression and Anxiety.
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2012: CBCT Overview, Suicide Assessment, Evidence Based Treatment Models for Co-Occuring Disorders.
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2011: Suicide Prevention, Human Trafficking, Over View of Self Injury, How to be a supervisor.
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2010: Over view of Depression and Treatment, Baker Act Review, Fetal Alcohol Syndrome, Death and Dying, Psycho pharmacology, HIV, Medical Errors, Domestic Violence, C0-Occurring Disorders, Narrative Therapy Overview.
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Trainings in 2009: AAPI, Perinatal Mood Disorders, Internet and Adols., Sexual Abuse and Adols. SIDS Safety Training, Suicide Prevention, Infant Mental Health, Post Partum Depression.
Meet the Horse
Grace
Hello, I'm Grace, a retired thoroughbred. After sustaining several injuries, I can no longer train and compete like the other horses on Charle Horse Sales barn. After my career change I found I'm a better therapist than I ever was an athlete. I'm a great mother and have attentively cared for many foals. I had my youngest in 2020. I'm an energetic, social woman so I was eager to get off maternity leave and go back to work. I have a kind heart and a nurturing instinct. I'm very responsive to verbal and non-verbal communication. I love attention and I'm an affectionate lady.