Hi, I'm Mikaela, a licensed therapist providing online therapy for teens and young adults (Ages 13-30) throughout Florida and Nebraska.

I specialize in anxiety, trauma, depression, substance use, emotional regulation, and working with at-risk youth, including adolescents and young adults involved in the juvenile justice system. I also proudly support and affirm LGBTQ+ individuals and provide a space where you can show up exactly as you are.

Here's the thing: therapy is your space, not mine.

You don't need to impress me, say the "right" thing, or pretend you've got it all together. You can show up angry, anxious, overwhelmed, confused, struggling, swearing, laughing, crying, or all of the above. Therapy works best when you're being yourself, and that's exactly what I encourage.

My approach is direct, honest, and sometimes humorous. I'll support you when things are hard, but I'll also challenge you when you're getting in your own way. If you've been looking for a therapist who simply nods and asks, "And how does that make you feel?" every session, I'm probably not your therapist.

I believe lasting change happens when we understand the reasons behind behaviors, emotions, and thinking patterns not when we're simply trying to force ourselves to act differently. Instead of focusing on endless worksheets or assigning homework every week, we'll explore what's driving the patterns you're stuck in and develop practical ways to move forward.

Whether you're struggling with anxiety, trauma, depression, substance use, relationship challenges, self-esteem, identity concerns, or feeling completely overwhelmed by life, we'll work together to understand what's happening beneath the surface and create meaningful change.

Outside of therapy, you'll quickly learn that I'm a real person too. I love Disney, Taylor Swift, sarcasm, dark humor, and showing up authentically even when life is messy. I believe healing doesn't require perfection, and neither do you.

If you're ready for a therapist who will support you, challenge you, hold you accountable, and help you understand yourself on a deeper level, I'd love to work with you.