I knew I wanted to be in the medical field and started out attending Nursing school. I went into the field of Mental Health because I felt that the needs of the patients were not being addressed, and I have been practicing for 30 years. 11 years ago, I moved from New York to Florida, and opened my current practice. I have a full time private practice working with adults and adolescents. I also do trainings for  other psychotherapists on ways to successfully run a business and practice of psychotherapy.

I earned my Bachelor's Degree in Psychology from Molloy College and went on to earn my Master's of Social Work from The State University of New York at Stony Brook in Social Welfare. I also received a diploma in Counseling and Psychotherapy and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker through the State of Florida.

My greatest challenge was learning how to provide services and successfully run a business.

My greatest strengths include networking, public speaking and organizing events, which I do for the National Association of Social Workers of the State of Florida.

When I moved to Florida from New York, I gave up a full-time practice. In 2006, I opened a brand new office and immediately got clients - that is my greatest accomplishment thus far.

I have opened up some new opportunities this past year outside of practice. I am exploring opening a women's initiative program to help women, no matter what their financial situation is, get the mental health care that they need. I have spoken to others who have started similar organizations to find out how to get started and several large medical groups have approached me on this subject.

The ability to help people inspires me.

I want to be remembered for helping others.

• National Association of Social Workers or the State of Florida
• Medical Reserve Corps

• Social Worker of the Year - National Association of Social Workers, 2016

• Place of Hope

I love going on cruises and going out to dinner.