At Life in Focus Therapy, I work with children and teens in the Orlando area (offices in Maitland, Florida), and adults across Florida (via telehealth) who are navigating anxiety, chronic stress, trauma, grief and loss, relationship challenges, school or work-related concerns, and major life transitions.

With over two decades of experience in K–12 education—as a teacher, counselor, principal, and district leader—I bring deep insight into the emotional needs of students and families. I’m especially passionate about helping young people build resilience and supporting parents and caregivers through life’s challenges.

I also specialize in working with Florida educators and school leaders—those who care deeply for others but often carry invisible burdens. Whether you're facing burnout, anxiety, secondary trauma, or simply seeking a space to reflect, grow, and reconnect with your purpose, therapy can support your personal and professional wellbeing.

The standard fee for a 50-minute therapy session is $165.

Intensive, extended sessions are also available (see services pages for breakdown).

In support of Florida’s educators and school leaders, a limited number of reduced-fee spots are available at $135 per session. These are reserved for professionals serving in school or district leadership roles in the state of Florida, as part of my commitment to making high-quality care accessible to those guiding our communities.

While I do not offer a traditional sliding scale, I’m happy to explore whether one of these reduced-fee spots may be a fit for your needs.

To ensure the highest level of privacy and personalized care, sessions are offered on a private pay basis.

This means your care is never dictated by insurance requirements. No mandatory diagnoses, no session limits, and no third-party oversight.

As part of my commitment to supporting Florida’s educators and school leaders, I reserve a limited number of reduced-fee spots for those serving in these roles.

Adults across Florida can access therapy through secure telehealth sessions, making support convenient, confidential, and tailored to your schedule—wherever you are in the state.

In-person therapy for children and teens is offered at the Heller Family Grove offices on the Shalom Orlando campus-a warm, safe, and inclusive space in Maitland, Florida.

Yes! I offer secure, HIPAA-compliant telehealth therapy for adults across the state of Florida. Virtual sessions are a flexible, confidential way to access support from the comfort of your home or office—no commute, no waiting room, just a safe space to focus on your wellbeing.

Telehealth is ideal for busy professionals, parents, educators and school leaders who want consistent care without added stress. Whether you're navigating anxiety, burnout, trauma, or life transitions, online therapy can be just as effective as in-person sessions- and even more convenient.

EMDR stands for Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing. It’s a structured, evidence-based therapy designed to help people heal from trauma and distressing life experiences. Unlike traditional talk therapy, EMDR doesn’t require you to describe the event in detail. Instead, it uses bilateral stimulation, often guided eye movements, to help your brain reprocess stuck memories and reduce emotional intensity.

At Life in Focus Therapy, EMDR is one of the tools I use to support clients who feel overwhelmed, anxious, stuck in unhelpful patterns, or triggered by past experiences. It’s especially effective for trauma, PTSD, and stress-related symptoms, and can also help with grief, performance anxiety, and self-worth challenges.

To learn more, click the link below:

About EMDR Therapy - EMDR International Association

Each therapy modality, such as EMDR, DBT, and CBT, offers unique tools. The right fit depends on your goals, your history, and how you prefer to engage in the healing process. At Life in Focus Therapy, I take an integrative, client-centered approach. Together, we’ll determine the path that best supports your growth, based on your personal circumstances, preferences, and goals.

That said, therapy isn’t just about techniques. It’s about the relationship. Healing happens in the context of trust, safety, and connection. I prioritize creating a space where you feel seen, heard, and supported. The strategies we use are important, but they’re always guided by your voice, your pace, and our shared understanding of what matters most to you.

Here are a few of the primary approaches I draw from:

• EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) is a powerful therapy that helps your brain do what it’s naturally designed to do: heal. After overwhelming or painful experiences, the nervous system can sometimes hold onto those moments in ways that affect how we think, feel, and respond—leading to anxiety, shame, or feeling “triggered.”

  EMDR gently helps the brain reprocess these stuck memories using bilateral stimulation (often guided eye movements or tapping). This reduces emotional intensity and helps shift unhelpful beliefs that may have formed in the aftermath of stress or trauma.

  While EMDR is well-known for treating trauma and PTSD, it’s also effective for grief, anxiety, self-worth challenges, and other stress-related concerns. Many clients find it empowering, especially when talk therapy alone hasn’t fully resolved deeper emotional patterns.

• DBT-informed strategies come from Dialectical Behavior Therapy, which teaches skills for managing intense emotions, improving relationships, and staying grounded during stress. While I don’t offer the full DBT program, I integrate key tools—like mindfulness, distress tolerance, and boundary-setting—to support emotional regulation, effective decision-making, and resilience.

• CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy) focuses on identifying and shifting unhelpful thought patterns. It’s practical and structured, and can be especially helpful for anxiety, perfectionism, and navigating everyday stress. CBT helps you build insight and long-term coping strategies that support clarity and confidence.

Many clients benefit from a blend of these approaches. But more than anything, therapy is a collaborative process. We’ll work together to find what feels most helpful, with your goals in mind.

Before booking a session, I offer a free 10–15 minute consultation to help us get acquainted. Just reach out through the contact form, and I’ll respond within 24 hours to schedule our chat.

This first step is informal and pressure-free. It’s a chance to share what’s bringing you to therapy and explore whether working together feels like a good fit.

If we decide to move forward, we’ll schedule your intake session and I’ll send you a digital intake packet through the secure client portal. You’ll want to set aside about 30 minutes to complete the documents before our first session.

During that initial session, we’ll begin mapping out your goals and discuss a general idea of session frequency and length based on your needs.