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Jeff enjoys working with children, adults, couples and families. He also has a special interest in working with soldiers, military families and veterans. Jeff uses Play Therapy with children ages 3-10 years old.

*** I NOW OFFERING TELETHERAPY. Check my website - jcolbertlpc.com*** A foundation of my practice is the concept that people and problems are separate and therefore I work in collaboration with my clients to address the problems that have taken too much control in their lives. Another foundational concept is that there must be a positive relationship with my clients, so I spend time in the initial session giving a prospective client as much information about me as they want so they can make an informed decision.

I'm passionate about helping clients who are struggling with their identity, past traumas, stress management, and anxieties. I understand that seeking help can be difficult, so I strive to make the therapeutic experience as calming and grounding as possible. I believe that every person has numerous strengths to draw from when working on improving themselves and I love being able to highlight those strengths. I use a person-centered approach with my clients and will meet you where you are at. If you're ready to make a change, or even if you're on the fence, I would love to work with you.

We all face challenges throughout our lives. Now, we face the stress of the Coronavirus which seems to increase daily. My focus is on helping individuals see what anxiety is—it started out as a protective strategy. Its job was to make you aware of all possible problems before they even arise…and then it got out of control. You can learn how to handle your stress differently. Remember, it is how you handle a challenge that makes the experience a "grind" or a "growing experience".

Bolivar is a native of South Florida, where he attended Florida State University’s School of Social Work. His studies focused on child welfare and cultural studies. He graduated from Florida State University with a Bachelor’s degree in International Affairs and Social Work. Immediately following his undergraduate studies, Bolivar knew his life’s work would be helping youth overcome trauma and strengthen families. These passions led Bolivar to a Master’s Degree in Social Work with a concentration in Child Welfare Studies.

When you’re right up close to something, it's hard to see it clearly. This is often the case with our life problems. You're too close to your own feelings, habits, and history to see what's not working. These experiences can be overwhelming and frustrating, but they’re not uncommon.

Carmela enjoys working with Adolescents, Couples, Individuals, Families, & Groups addressing the issues of adolescents, parenting, marriage, divorce, change, grief, communication, family disputes, & crisis. Carmela utilizes a Cognitive Behavioral Approach with "supportive confrontation" to assist & facilitate change within individual dynamics, focusing on one's strengths while building on their perceived "weaknesses". Perception Is Everything!~ Carmela has served as Senior Supervisor, Juvenile Probation Officer, & Family Preservation & PROMPT Program Supervisor and Family Therapist providing mental health counseling services to court ordered juveniles and families within homes, school, & community settings. Carmela has experience working with Military personnel & families through deployments of Desert Storm & Somalia.

Have you ever looked at your reflection and wondered who you are? Do you ever feel lost or wonder where you are headed? CONFESSION -- I have. I realized later in life that my calling was to become a therapist. Long before returning to college, I received on-the-job training through my own experiences as a mother, wife, friend, and as an individual struggling with depression and anxiety. These experiences helped prepare me for my role as a therapist. Just like my clients, I looked for a therapist to talk to, one who would listen and be able to understand where I was coming from.

Is your life stressed? Are you or a family member experiencing depression, anxiety, trauma, or relationship issues? Do you need a change, or for things to settle down in your life? Life can bring turmoil, conflict, frustrations, and a feeling of hopelessness. Together, we can find the root of your problems and develop a healthier way to navigate life. You deserve to have peace and joy in your life. Make yourself a priority today!

Are you a parent who feels they have tried everything with their child, but they still aren’t listening, following directions and have extreme emotional outbursts? Is your child getting kick out of school for these same behaviors? Are you a teen tired of feeling anxious, depressed, stressed out and overwhelmed? Are you a child, trying to find the right language to communicate how you are feeling with your parent, but unsure how? Whether you’re a parent unsure of what do to, an adolescent trying to find their place, or a child looking for a space to connect with your parent and to be a child, I am here for you!

I treat adolescents, adults, and couples who struggle with family conflict due to addictions, intimacy issues, anxiety, depression, and self-harm issues. I worked in a psychiatric hospital with Individuals recovering from substance use addictions using the 12-Step Recovery model; as well as obsessive-compulsive disorder, borderline personality disorder, and individuals suffering from psychosis and suicidal behavior. I work with soldiers and their families on issues involving domestic violence, PTSD, and infidelity using EMDR; and, with families having difficulty integrating into everyday living due to multiple deployments. I am trained through Gottman Marital Therapy Level 2; and in EFCT - Emotion Focused Couples Therapy.

To the outside world, you're an accomplished, high performer. You're a hard worker and always give it you're all. But your internal voice reminds you that you feel inadequate, and you may struggle with sadness, anxiety, or anger. You work hard to hide your deepest thoughts and feelings from the world; it's exhausting. Instead of sleeping soundly at night, you overanalyze your perceived flaws and past experiences. Perhaps you withdraw or lash out at loved ones. You've tried to push down negative feelings and thoughts by staying busy but the moment things are quiet, you don't feel so good and you don't know why. You're over it.

As a counselor I create a warm and supportive environment in which my clients can move from feeling stuck, isolated, and conflicted in some area of life to feeling more connected, motivated and successful. I specialize in working with children, teenagers and adults who are experiencing relationship issues, grief and loss, depression, anxiety and self-esteem issues. I believe in defining goals with my clients, exploring new ways of thinking about yourself and others and learning better coping strategies. My goal is to help my clients heal from past wounds and achieve their own definition of success.

Are you facing a decision to heal and improve your marriage or file for a divorce? Are you having trouble sleeping, making decisions, hurt, lacking trust, resentful, frustrated, angry, worried, crying, anxious or depressed? You know how hard it is to live with your relationship pain and yes, there is so much to consider. How can you forgive the hurts you have experienced or caused and heal and create a better life for yourself?

Is your reality not what you had hoped for? Are you feeling depressed and angry at what life has thrown your way? Are there traumatic events, relationship challenges, parenting failures, financial struggles, and other life events that you feel are just too much for you to deal with on your own? Let me come along with you as you face your reality and let us find a path towards the life that you really want.

Loss is common to the human experience. And yet, loss stemming from the death of a loved one or from a cancer diagnosis can be incredibly isolating and overwhelming. I know first hand what it is to experience profound loss, both as a three-time cancer survivor and one who grieves for irreplaceable people in my life. It is my great honor to offer trauma-informed, compassionate counseling for adolescents, adults, and couples in immense emotional pain who require a competent therapist to provide immediate support and understanding. I work collaboratively with clients, providing interventions aimed to bolster resilience and healing.

When we are in crisis, have experienced trauma, or been through a disaster, our world can be turned upside down. Transformation occurs as we address your experiences and gently work through them for the healing tha you desire. I work collaboratively with you using a variety of therapeutic methods, tools and techniques to alleviate your trauma and distress and help you "be your best" self. I am passionate about the work I do and love to work with motivated clients who are willing to do their part to improve the quality of their life.

You may be feeling overwhelmed or stressed or looking for a change in life. I am here to listen and help you on a journey to find the person you want to be.

Are you experiencing difficult challenges in your life? Do you struggle with finding the time to take care of yourself and make positive change? Do you feel lost and need support? I have a passion for helping others to find the answers in order to take charge of their life. I believe that each individual is treated as their own unique person and therefore their own unique therapy plan. I believe anyone can change and sometimes the first step can be difficult. Take that first step, contact me and lets get started today!

I am looking forward to helping you reach your personal goals and overcome life's challenges. While counseling is not a cure for all of life's problems, the tools and insight gained through this process can help you carry your load in a productive way. I have worked with adults, adolescents and children in both the hospital and school settings. Some areas of my expertise are relationship concerns, anxiety, depression, trauma, grief and loss. My experience includes working with persons of varied ethnic, racial and religious backgrounds. My office is accessible and offers appointments during some evenings.