I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in Florida with 10 plus years of experience in providing direct mental health and behavioral counseling, as well as substance abuse. I gained my experience in a residential substance use treatment program providing individual, family, and group therapies while focusing on co-occurring mental health and substance use challenges. As I entered my professional career, I began providing services in psychiatric units, detox/residential inpatient and outpatient treatment, and community health care.
During this time, I have worked with individuals across the lifespan. I have provided intensive in-home and community-based therapy for adults with significant and persistent mental illness with co-occurring substance use issues, as well as, general outpatient mental health and substance use treatment. My primary areas of interest and focus have been related to trauma/abuse, depression, anxiety, PTSD, substance use, and stress management.
I believe that all individuals are heavily influenced by our closest relationships, communities, environment, systems (family, work, school, church, etc) and personal experiences. I strive to treat the therapeutic relationship, and you, with compassion, respect, and warmth.
My therapy style and approach is influenced by Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy primarily, Motivational Interviewing Techniques, person centered therapy and a Christian Biblical approach. It is important to me to be able to collaborate with you to tailor my treatment and approach to what works best for you. Setting and realizing your goals is a team-effort, and together we will work at your comfort level to effectively establish and achieve goals that make sense for your life. Whether you’re on an altruistic path of self-discovery, or ultimately looking to alleviate symptoms for a better quality of life, together we can work to achieve your goals!
Additional areas of focus: Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Abandonment, Caregiver issues and stress, Chronic pain illness and disability, Divorce and separation, Drug and Alcohol Addiction, First Responder Issues, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Isolation / loneliness, Life purpose, Midlife crisis, Military and Veterans Issues, Mood disorders , Multicultural Concerns, Post-traumatic stress, Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling), Self-love, Social anxiety and phobia, Young Adult Issues
Clinical approaches: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy
FL LMHC MH 17308
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Lydia is working through my concerns/issues with me .....she respects my fears and assists me with moving forward. Lydia always listens and offers strategies for me to work through. I have made much progress with Lydia.
Written on Apr 14, 2023 after therapy with Lydia for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, and coping with life changes
I've only just begun with Lydia....but I do feel that great things will result in positive results.....when God is working through us together.....
Written on Feb 03, 2023 after therapy with Lydia for 2 weeks
Lydia is extremely kind & it was very easy for me to feel comfortable with her from day one. She is a very good listener & truly makes me feel seen & understood. I look forward to seeing my growth in 6 months & I know that she is going to be a huge part of my evolution!
Written on Jan 03, 2023 after therapy with Lydia for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, coping with life changes, and adhd
Very sweet, understanding and listens to me
Written on Jan 01, 2023 after therapy with Lydia for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, and adhd