Courage.

Many people ask me what led me into the field of mental health and ultimately, to become a licensed mental health counselor.

The reality is that there’s so many reasons why I got into this field.

Personal experiences with loved ones that I have watched struggle to navigate a complex mental health system, the sheer passion to help others and the desire to be a compassionate individual that is willing to meet the needs of our community. 

Mental health matters. 

When I think of the pure basis of our mental health, it tells a story of who we are, where we have been and where we would like to go.

If we ignore our thoughts and our feelings, we can become lost.

There are consequences if our thoughts and feelings aren’t identified, recognized, heard, validated, processed and in some cases released because that affects our mental health.

 It hinders our growth with ourselves, the relationships we carry and the way we live and work. In families, we will see this as traumatic patterns that continue from generation to generation, if we do not break the cycle.

We all have mental health and I strive each day in my personal and professional life to nurture those needs. I am determined to not only contribute to my own mental health, but to help others live their lives authentically.

Community.

We have expanded our Illuminating Pathways helping team by helping so many families throughout Florida over the last 7 years. While we grow, we are still committed to keeping Illuminating Pathways a place in which I would want my own family members to be treated with compassion and with the latest and greatest healthcare. We thank our community for trusting us with their family. We highly value our community. I welcome you to meet for a complimentary virtual session by video or phone to see why our team can help you accomplish your goals.