I am a dedicated and experienced social worker, with over 30 years of professional counseling experience and educational training. I've worked with many different age groups, from young children to the elderly - and assisted clients with a wide range of issues.
My experience includes: working in outpatient, transitional, inpatient and crisis services - and with a wide range of populations including the specialization of children diagnosed with AD/HD, abuse & trauma victims of all ages (including shelter, hotline and court services), children's counselor/ child crisis/ protection/ parenting centers, couples, families/ family counselor agencies, military families (family of many veterans), mandatory work referrals, adjudicated adolescents (was executive director of treatment programs), school systems (taught regular and alternative education), offenders (worked in correctional system/ prisons), individuals needing long-term placement, developed programs for the disabled, and those with chronic or terminal conditions (worked as LMSW for hospice - settings included hospitals, nursing homes, ALFs, Memory Care, etc.).
[ Extensive knowledge of federal, state, county, local and veteran resources - including veteran Aid & Attendance application; NE FL assisted living and nursing homes; hospice and geriatric concerns; Advance Directives. Allow me to assist you in locating resources/ HELP - see area resources on the "RESOURCES" tab, above.
* Provider on most major insurance and employee assistance panels, including BCBS and Tricare. Allowable Internet / On-line counseling services available for Florida home-bound or those unable to travel distances.
***INSURANCE: PLEASE CONTACT YOUR PCP (or insurance customer service) FOR AUTHORIZATION and benefits, prior to attending your 1st appointment. Employee Assistance Programs (EAPs) are employee benefit programs offered by many employers. EAPs are intended to help employees deal with personal problems that might adversely impact their job performances, health, and well-being. EAPs generally include short-term counseling and referral services for employees and their household members. Check with your Human Resource department to see if your company offers EAP Counseling. * [Information required by your Insurance company or Employee Assistance agency for initial appointments: your Insurance or EAP company name, the member name listed on your insurance card or by your EAP, your date-of-birth; your Insurance Member ID or EAP authorization number.] Thank you for your consideration in ensuring your attendance at your appointment. A missed appointment for a non-emergency, prevents another individual from receiving needed services.
If you are interested in receiving more information about my practice or how I may assist you, please contact me at (813) 955-1819. Day, evening and weekend appts.! Your appointment may give you all the answers you need, today!
[ Extensive knowledge of federal, state, county, local and veteran resources - including veteran Aid & Attendance application; NE FL assisted living and nursing homes; hospice and geriatric concerns; Advance Directives. Allow me to assist you in locating resources/ HELP - see area resources on the "RESOURCES" tab, above.
* Provider on most major insurance and employee assistance panels, including BCBS and Tricare. Allowable Internet / On-line counseling services available for Florida home-bound or those unable to travel distances.
***INSURANCE: PLEASE CONTACT YOUR PCP (or insurance customer service) FOR AUTHORIZATION and benefits, prior to attending your 1st appointment. Employee Assistance Programs (EAPs) are employee benefit programs offered by many employers. EAPs are intended to help employees deal with personal problems that might adversely impact their job performances, health, and well-being. EAPs generally include short-term counseling and referral services for employees and their household members. Check with your Human Resource department to see if your company offers EAP Counseling. * [Information required by your Insurance company or Employee Assistance agency for initial appointments: your Insurance or EAP company name, the member name listed on your insurance card or by your EAP, your date-of-birth; your Insurance Member ID or EAP authorization number.] Thank you for your consideration in ensuring your attendance at your appointment. A missed appointment for a non-emergency, prevents another individual from receiving needed services.
If you are interested in receiving more information about my practice or how I may assist you, please contact me at (813) 955-1819. Day, evening and weekend appts.! Your appointment may give you all the answers you need, today!
"I attended four of your "Grief" classes you held last year in Sun City Center. Your approach was calming to me at the very least." BG
"I learned more from you about emotional abuse in one session, than I learned in the whole 12 weeks of classes at an abuse center." ... DC
re: unsolicited comment from a US military veteran after office move to Hillsborough County 08/01/2018: " If I hear of anyone in your area seeking counsel, you'll be the first person I recommend. "
"I may not have told you how grateful I was for helping our son. Thank you for turning our lives around. My son is doing great and part of it is because you were there to help him through. A very special thank you." ... D & K B.
" I should've come to you, first, to get information on dementia. I went to 3 different people, and learned everything I needed to know from you in one session." ...M
"Thank you, so very much, for your guidance. We truly appreciate the extra time and effort you have spent ." ...S & T
"Too bad we had to see a professional to help solve our problems. But, we both agree that YOU were the best one!" ... C & W
"Thank you for always helping me see the bigger picture!" ...S
"We appreciate the time, effort and good results in working with us". W
"I wanted to say thank you. Thank you for listening to me and P and helping us. I feel better every time I come to see you."
"Thank you for helping our family". ...M
"I really do appreciate all that you've done for me." ...J
"Thanks so much for your help this year." ... B & C
"J and I just wanted to thank you for all the things you do. We appreciate that you give us so much support in all areas of our lives. You go above and beyond, helping us to find things. We are grateful that we have you in our lives to guide us through them."
"I never met anyone, before, who helps me, understands, knows and gives me practical tools and strategies to cope. Very helpful". ... JM (2019)
* You gave me hope, today. MKN
"You helped us tremendously and you're good for our blood pressure". CH
"I don’t know what the future will bring but you have well prepared me and I want to thank you for all your help." VN
" I appreciate everything you have taught us; you're an amazing therapist. YC 2024
"I keep you, my lighthouse, playing on repeat in my head." HD
"I learned more from you about emotional abuse in one session, than I learned in the whole 12 weeks of classes at an abuse center." ... DC
re: unsolicited comment from a US military veteran after office move to Hillsborough County 08/01/2018: " If I hear of anyone in your area seeking counsel, you'll be the first person I recommend. "
"I may not have told you how grateful I was for helping our son. Thank you for turning our lives around. My son is doing great and part of it is because you were there to help him through. A very special thank you." ... D & K B.
" I should've come to you, first, to get information on dementia. I went to 3 different people, and learned everything I needed to know from you in one session." ...M
"Thank you, so very much, for your guidance. We truly appreciate the extra time and effort you have spent ." ...S & T
"Too bad we had to see a professional to help solve our problems. But, we both agree that YOU were the best one!" ... C & W
"Thank you for always helping me see the bigger picture!" ...S
"We appreciate the time, effort and good results in working with us". W
"I wanted to say thank you. Thank you for listening to me and P and helping us. I feel better every time I come to see you."
"Thank you for helping our family". ...M
"I really do appreciate all that you've done for me." ...J
"Thanks so much for your help this year." ... B & C
"J and I just wanted to thank you for all the things you do. We appreciate that you give us so much support in all areas of our lives. You go above and beyond, helping us to find things. We are grateful that we have you in our lives to guide us through them."
"I never met anyone, before, who helps me, understands, knows and gives me practical tools and strategies to cope. Very helpful". ... JM (2019)
* You gave me hope, today. MKN
"You helped us tremendously and you're good for our blood pressure". CH
"I don’t know what the future will bring but you have well prepared me and I want to thank you for all your help." VN
" I appreciate everything you have taught us; you're an amazing therapist. YC 2024
"I keep you, my lighthouse, playing on repeat in my head." HD
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