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I am a counselor with clinical experience in substance abuse and mental health disorders, with clinical experiences with trauma/PTSD, depression, anxiety, ADHD, LGBT-related issues and multiculturalism. My interests are a product of my experiences training and working in the diverse communities that make up South Florida. I connect those who feel they do not belong, to a solution that helps them heal. I want people to use evidence and science to understand themselves and their challenges.

I am a Miami-native, an alumnus of Barry University and New World School of the Arts.

Understanding movement and how feelings/emotions could be expressed through the body led me to go into clinical mental health counseling and helping others who struggle with mental health issues. I’m a counselor by day and yoga lover by night. My passion is bringing awareness to mental health issues that often get overlooked or stigmatized. For example, ADHD is not something people want to talk about openly because they fear being judged for having it or criticized for how they manage their symptoms.

We need more men to speak up about their struggles so we can create a culture where anyone can feel comfortable talking about how they deal with challenges.