“Humans aren’t laundry! Stop trying to compartmentalize and sort yourself out. Mess does not always mean dirty. Sometimes it just means complicated, and complicated can be beautiful! Ask yourself, ‘how might I approach life differently if I had compassion for my beautiful mess?’” – Sonya Renee Taylor
Specialties: Anxiety, Depression, PTSD, Race, Racial Trauma
Ages Seen: 15+
Philosophy and Strategies: CBT, Client-Centered, Trauma Focused
Dr. Floyd (she/her) obtained her Doctorate in Clinical Psychology from William James College with a concentration in Children & Families of Adversity & Resilience (CFAR). Her concentration has allowed her to find a special interest in providing a person-centered approach to individuals across the lifespan. Ava enjoys working with older adolescents (16+), adults 18, and older. She values diversity and the importance of holding space for individuals sharing racial trauma. One of Dr. Floyd’s specialties is working with Persons of Color working in high demand careers navigating racial and gendered microaggressions. Ava has had advanced experience working with individuals with substance use disorders and co-occurring disorders. Her belief is that an individual can become their best self when shown compassion and empathy.
Dr. Floyd offers individual services both in person and via telehealth.
Ava is at 508-650-0991, ext 909 or ava@auroracounselingassocia