Education

Bachelor’s degree from Florida Atlantic University in Boca Raton, Florida.
Master’s degree from Barry University in Miami Shores, Florida.


Continuing Education

I am dedicated to consistently learning and working to improve my knowledge and skills as a therapist in order to allow me to provide the best service possibly to my community and clients. Here is a brief sampling of some of the courses I have taken in the last few years.

The Treatment Frame and the Rules of Engagement

Instructor: Dr. Stefan Pasternack
Provider: PCE-40 (Psychology)/BAP-365
Florida Board of Clinical Social Work, Marriage & Family Therapy, Mental Health Counseling

End of Life Issues

Instructors: Toby Brandt, MSW and Sue Saks, MSW
Provider: 1 PCE-40 (Psychology)/ BAP-365
Florida Board of Clinical Social Work, Marriage & Family Therapy, Mental Health Counseling

Medical Errors Prevention- A Mental Health Perscpective

Instructor: Donna M. Ross, LCSW
Provider: BAP 463

Treating Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder in Children

Instructor: Dr. Michael Morejon, MD
Provider: PCE-40 (Psychology)/BAP-365
Florida Board of Clinical Social Work, Marriage & Family Therapy, and Mental Health Counseling

Ethics and Boundaries

Instructor: Dr. Darlene Silvernail, PhD, CAP, DAC, LMHC
Provider: PCE-40 (Psychology)/BAP-365
Florida Board of Clinical Social Work, Marriage & Family Therapy, and Mental Health Counseling

The Narcissistic Client: Another Perspective

Instructor: Jeffrey Perlman, Ph.D., LCSW
Provider: 1 PCE-40 (Psychology)/BAP-365
Florida Board of Clinical Social Work, Marriage & Family Therapy, and Mental Health Counseling

Working with Caregivers of Children with Autism

Instructor: Dr. Michelle LaRocque
Provider:1 PCE-40 (Psychology)/BAP-365
Florida Board of Clinical Social Work, Marriage & Family Therapy, and Mental Health Counseling

End of Life Issues and Hospice Care Options

Instructor: Gayle Stevens, RN, BSN
Provider: 1 PCE-40 (Psychology)/BAP-365
Florida Board of Clinical Social Work, Marriage & Family Therapy, and Mental Health Counseling

Neurobiology & Trauma

Instructor: Amanda EVBHS, Ed.D., MSW       
Provider Number: BAP-321, Exp. 03/11
National Association of Social Workers Inc., Florida Chapter

Emotional Intelligence

Instructor: Amanda EVBHS, Ed.D., MSW
Provider: BAP-321, Exp. 03/11
National Association of Social Workers Inc., Florida Chapter

Counseling for Couples: Understanding and Improving Love Relationships

Instructor: Dr. Gary Brainerd, PhD, LMFT
Provider: 1005
Cross Country Education

Domestic Violence

Instructor: Elaine Rotenberg, Ph.D.
Provider: 50-649
Florida Board of Clinical Social Work, Marriage & Family Therapy, and Mental Health Counseling

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

Instructors: Jeannie Staudt, Aldo R. Pucci, MA, DCBT
Provider: 1005
Florida Board of Clinical Social Work, Marriage & Family Therapy, and Mental Health Counseling

HIV/AIDS for Florida Licensure

Instructor: Monica Oram, RN
Provider: FBN3303
Florida Board of Clinical Social Work, Marriage & Family Therapy, and Mental Health Counseling

Connect the Pieces of Your Life to be Happier and Healthier

Instructor: Donna M Ross, LCSW
Provider: PCE 4657
AA Ross Counseling Continuing Education

Medical Error Prevention: A Mental Health Perspective

Instructor: Donna M Ross, LCSW
Provider: 50-1721
AA Ross Counseling Continuing Education

Domestic Violence

Instructor: Donna M Ross, LCSW
Provider: 50-1721
AA Ross Counseling Continuing Education

HIV/AIDs

Instructor: Donna M Ross, LCSW
Provider: 50-1721
AA Ross Counseling Continuing Education

Florida Laws and Rules

Instructor: Donna M Ross, LCSW
Provider: 50-1721
AA Ross Counseling Continuing Education

Helping those with Borderline Personality Disorder

Instructor: Dr. Stefan Pasternack
Provider: PCE-40 (Psychology)/BAP-365
Florida Board of Clinical Social Work, Marriage & Family Therapy, Mental Health Counseling

Traumatic Incident Reduction Workshop

by Applied Metapsychology International
Instructor: Judith Steiner, LCSW
NASW – This program was approved by the [USA] National Association of Social Workers (Provider #8864l5259)