Psychodynamic Therapists in 33146

If you are experiencing anxiety, depression, mood or relationship issues, please know that I have been working with people like you for 25+ years. While you may come to therapy to address your feelings, I will help you to understand how your ingrained negative thoughts affect those feelings utilizing Cognitive Behavioral techniques (CBT). I often delve deeper utilizing a psychodynamic perspective to uncover why these thoughts exist in order to facilitate a deeper understanding and change in behavior.

I am a psychoanalyst and psychotherapist specializing in talk therapy. My clients often come to me feeling angry, depressed and disappointed with their relationships, careers and their lives and are at a loss as to how to live a fulfilling life. Working together with clients within a supportive relationship, I help them articulate their feelings more authentically and uncover unconscious conflicts that get in the way of living life with vitality. I have found that when people truly engage in the process of therapy, they can experience healing, acceptance of themselves, stress reduction, personal growth, and increased fulfillment.

I am a licensed psychologist who specializes in psychotherapy and assessment/evaluation with children, teens, adults, and families. I work with clients of all ages, from toddlers to older adults, with diverse diagnoses and life stressors, including anxiety, depression, ADHD, parent-child and peer-based relationship difficulties, grief and loss, divorce and family transitions, disruptive behaviors, learning difficulties, and identity development. I pride myself on standing side-by-side with my clients as they move towards brighter futures by implementing small changes that lead to contented, calm, and complete lives.

I work best with teens to adults, 15-40 years old in transition, dealing with partner, career, lifestyle changes and the anxiety and stress of everyday life; hormonal “adjustments” whether prepuberty, puberty or peri-menopause; those healing from relationship and marital breakups and trauma; and competitive athletes seeking to overcome performance anxiety, overtraining syndrome, injury, illness and defeat. You may find my therapy style a good fit for you if you are open and willing to trust the process as I will incorporate different strategies to help you to attain and maintain your personal best in health, sport and life.

I provide support and guidance to people who want to reduce their stress, struggle and reactivity so that they can be their best selves in life and in relationship with themselves and with others. I emphasize holistic approaches that increase self-awareness and change unhelpful habits. Depending on your needs and goals, our work together is likely to uncover old, limiting patterns and beliefs and to involve a compassionate exploration and reworking of these things. This collaborative process occurs within a framework of mindfulness, psychodynamic psychology, and cognitive-behavioral therapy. I firmly believe in a person's innate ability for healing and change.

I provide individual therapy for children, adolescents, and young adults both in person and online. I also complete psychoeducational assessments, gifted testing, and ADHD and Autism assessments. I have experience in helping clients manage depression, anxiety, ADHD, and Autism Spectrum Disorder. I provide therapy for children and their families to help them overcome a variety of mental health challenges such as developmental or behavioral concerns, school, and social life adjustment, defiant or risky behavior, parenting concerns, dealing with daily stressors, adjusting to phase of life changes, relationships, and career concerns.

Think about what single aspect of your life most affects how you feel day to day. If the word that came to mind is "relationships," we should talk. You may be stuck in self-defeating patterns, and feel consequently blocked from being effective and satisfied at work or at home. The people who see me often have difficulties in relationships with others, their relationship with themselves, or at work. My hope is to offer you an opportunity to live a fuller, more authentic life, that includes the spectrum of emotions, thereby freeing up space for desire, joy, and more fulfilling relationships with yourself and others.

Often times in therapy, issues are addressed superficially only. This leads to a recurrence of episodes where the patient seems to improve but never really resolve their issues. A psychodynamic approach targets the roots of the problems, not simply the symptoms. My aim is the core, the starting point of it all, and from there work to resolve whatever else stems from that origin. My goal is for the patient to live a wholesome, functional, but above all, a meaningful life.

Marital woes? Problem teens? Child behavior problems? The blues? For the past 30 plus years I have offered my good humor, warmth, along with psychodynamic and cognitive and behavioral techniques, to achieve results oriented, solution focused, treatment of CHILDREN, ADOLESCENTS, and their PARENTS who are experiencing BEHAVIORAL or EMOTIONAL problems. I work well with HIGH CONFLICT FAMILIES - both PRE AND POST DIVORCE – as well as individually with children and teens and their parents to address and overcome behavioral and emotional problems. On a case by case basis LATE AFTERNOONS, EVENINGS and SATURDAY appointments are available.

I am a licensed professional counselor (LPC) that specializes in helping patients overcome issues related to anxiety, depression, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), substance use disorders, family conflict and grief. I also have a special interest and experience helping adults, young adults, and high school students struggling with life transitions (college, adulthood etc.), performance and relationships. Whether working with adolescents, school-age children, or adults, I look forward to working with you and helping you and/or a loved one emerge from any life obstacles or issues.

I am interested in helping people and couples explore and confront thoughts and behaviors that are self-defeating and limiting their potential in life. I believe that our thoughts and behaviors not only influence how we act, but also how we feel, and even our physical health. I offer mind-body centered psychotherapy. When we work together you will be welcomed in a warm, respectful, relaxed, environment. One that is open, trusting, non-judgmental, and centered on your needs and desires. This will allow you to uncover the source of emotional pain, and arrive at pathways for greater balance, joy, and meaning in life.

I see myself as a whimsical soul, radiating warmth and empathy, with a gift for attentive listening. I love to hold space for clients to be their true selves in a nonjudgemental environment, nurturing journeys of growth and restoration. My therapy style is psychodynamic, relational-culturally sensitive, emotion focused therapy built around unconditional positive regard. We will work together to explore the depths of your emotions and thoughts. If you feel like you're stuck in a dark hole or a rut, I'd love to talk to you about it!

As a psychologist licensed in Florida and New York, my goal is to establish a safe, nurturing, and secure environment for clients seeking to live to their fullest potential. I believe that a trusting relationship is necessary in order for individuals to grow and succeed. Therefore, I seek to work in collaboration with my clients to achieve their goals and establish a healthy lifestyle. In my work with children and adolescents I work closely with the parents and schools in order to provide a multidisciplinary treatment approach. I conduct home and school visits which are vital in working with children.

We all experience challenging times where we feel overwhelmed, anxious, dissatisfied, exhausted, and stuck. Through a safe and supportive relationship, we will work together to build an understanding of your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors to help you gain insight on both current and past experiences. Within this exploration, you will develop your emotional resources, alter unhelpful patterns, and increase feelings of self-acceptance and growth. Over time, you will learn new ways to approach problems you are facing and view them through a new lens.

My name is Iris Pitaluga and I am the owner of Alternatives Behavioral Group. We provide psychotherapy, substance abuse counseling, and psychiatry for adults, children, couples, and families. We also provide SAP services to DOT employees. Currently, we serve clients in Miami both in person and virtually. We are committed to provide optimal quality of services to help our clients reach emotional balance and maximum growth potential.

I help patients live freer, more fulfilling lives and believe in the work I do to get patients there. I have a Bachelor's in Psychology from the University of Pennsylvania, a Master's in Social Work from New York University and a Certificate in Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy from the Contemporary Freudian Society. Prior to moving back home to Miami, I practiced in New York City for several years.

Things in your life feel off, emotions overwhelm you daily, your relationships suffer, and nothing feels like it can change for the better. Taking action to get help feels hard but you know something needs to change. Therapy is an evidence-based approach that will get to the root of what's going on and allow for meaningful change.

If you've experienced narcissistic abuse, you know how damaging it can be to your sense of self-worth and ability to form healthy relationships. But recovery is possible. Together, we can work to unravel the confusion and create the life you want. You can learn to set and maintain healthy boundaries with your loved ones who may have narcissistic traits. You can also learn the specific techniques to get out of a narcissistic relationship.

Educated at Brandeis University and the University of Miami, and trained in the State of Connecticut mental health system, I am a licensed psychologist who has been in private practice in Miami for over 30 years. I particularly enjoy working with young adults as they transition from adolescence into adulthood and I am well trained to treat depression, anxiety, bipolar and other mood disorders, relationship conflicts, borderline personality disorder, school or work underachievement, and ADD.