Coming from a divorced family, I found myself being drawn to the counseling profession so that I could help others, specifically adolescents and young adults gain the tools to cope with change, stress and difficult emotions that I did not have growing up. While attending college at the University of Central Florida (Go Knights!) I worked as a domestic violence victim advocate. It was at that time I realized how truly passionate I was about empowering others especially those dealing with mental health concerns.

I then went on to receive my Master’s degree in Mental Health Counseling at the University of South Florida. I completed my graduate school internship and worked for several years at a school for adolescent girls who were struggling behaviorally and academically because of past trauma, abuse, and ongoing family conflict. Before starting my private practice, I worked in both residential and outpatient settings providing individual, family, and group counseling to children, teens, and adults.

In 2017, I created Empowered Wellness in hopes of inspiring others to take control of their lives and mental health. I decided to incorporate my love for yoga into my business and complete my 200 hours of yoga training at Red Sun Yoga in Winter Springs, FL. Since then I have completed my 85 hours of prenatal yoga teacher training. I am also trained in Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders through Postpartum Support International as well as Perinatal Loss and Grief. Most recently, I became a Qualified Supervisor to expand my practice by helping interns on their way to becoming a licensed therapist.