Therapists in West Palm Beach, FL

I want to empower youth. I want young people to feel confident in who they are by communicating their needs to others. I want to help your teen strengthen their identity, self-confidence, self-esteem, self-love, and self-worth. The stage of life from adolescence to adulthood is full of challenges. Most are seeking independence, respect, and autonomy, but often feel “stuck” due to personal experiences, peers, family, and cultural pressures. This can cause them to feel overwhelming emotions and not feel "enough" in their lives.

Have you come to a point in your life where things have come undone? Are your relationships unraveling? Are you finding it difficult to communicate your thoughts, emotions, or needs? While it may seem as though you are alone in these experiences, I’m here to tell you that you are not alone. Taking the first step to seek additional help can be a difficult process but here you are, taking a step towards healing.

Jaki Neering, MSW, takes a loving & progressive approach when working with the LGBTQIA+ (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Intersex, Asexual + community. She graduated from Barry University in 2016 with a Master in Social Work. Jaki believes in the power of trauma-informed interventions, which recognizes human vulnerability but focuses on finding strengths, resources, and capacity for healing and recovery, by promoting factors that will enhance a person's resilience. She has a passion for empowering marginalized populations, and she is devoted to serving the LGBTQIA+ population suffering with alcoholism, drug addiction & mental health issues. Jaki assists individuals in finding their voice, and advocates for self-expression. Additionally, Jaki believes in the transformation of recovery, and is passionate about helping others find their truth.

Elizabeth enjoys working with people of all ages, as well as couples and families. She identifies her goal as a therapist is to help people reach their maximum potential, and establish new perspectives to current or old situations while enhancing their strengths. She makes it a priority to match the person to the right therapeutic approach that will help them reach their treatment goals in the best possible way.

You give so much. You know you should put your needs first, but doing so feels "selfish." As empaths and caregivers many of us learned our needs have to go on the back burner, early in life. This often leads to unfulfilling adult relationships. What if I told you there is room for you to both get your needs met and be of service to those you love? What if I told you there is room for you to both get your needs met and be of service to those you love? I work with people like us to detangle faulty beliefs, break unfulfilling relationship patterns, and find a comfortable space to love others as well as ourselves.

Do you struggle with believing in yourself and making confident decisions? I specialize in ADHD, Anxiety, and Parenting. I will give feedback for you to make proud decisions while learning coping skills and trusting yourself. I will be a guide in your journey using a trauma-informed and gender-affirming methods.

Telisa Hayden is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, who began her quest to meet the challenges addressing mental health disorders since 2016. Telisa has experience with diverse populations: Adolescents, Adults and Geriatrics. Telisa is known to demonstrate an incredible ability to conceptualize and identifying presenting issues. Telisa understands the importance of connecting with others. Telisa is well rehearsed in meeting identified goals while monitoring progress.

I believe that each individual is unique, and shaped by their life experiences. Problems and difficulties develop when we begin to live in a way that is not in accordance with our "true self". My main goal as a therapist is to help patients explore what path they need to take in order to be authentic to who they are. The ultimate goal for each person is to live a happier, healthier, and more fulfilling life.

Therapy with Elmer is empowering, client-centered, and inspirational. Elmer desires to meet each client at their level and work at the pace that fits their needs. Elmer offers a safe space with no judgment and compassion to help propel clients too desired goals and aspirations.

Stacy McWhinnnie, LCSW, EMDRIA approved therapist, Veteran. Seeking help is the first step, and often the most difficult, to healing. My passion is helping people grow into the best version of themselves. As your therapist my focus is to create a warm, safe, and relaxed environment. We will create a treatment plan together to achieve your goals. I work with individuals with PTSD, mood disorders, anxiety, depression and co-occurring disorder among others.

I believe that you are the expert of your story. You have many strengths that will assist you in overcoming things that seem challenging to you. It takes courage to seek out a more fulfilling life, and I admire your decision for the first steps towards a change. I am here to support & empower you in that journey.

My ideal client is someone who comes to therapy in a time of need. They might be experiencing anxiety due to life changes and transitions or they might be experiencing symptoms of anxiety for the first time and be concerned as to where the anxiety came from. The client might be processing loss or grief from a loved one or past friendships and or relationships. My ideal client will have needs such as needing to identify coping skills to get through life stressors, assistance with reaching goals. As a therapist I would be able to provide the client with a objective perspective to bounce their ideas and situations off of.

Therapy is a non judgmental deconstructive conversation between two people that is focused on you. We throw the puzzle pieces of your life on the table and see which ones fit together and why. There is no right, wrong, or normal. The work is to understand how you feel and why. Acceptance and Acknowledgement are tools to recalibrate the conversation away from “the fix”. I’m a Freudian based Clinical Psychotherapist. Individuals/family/couples. IMAGO trained. Depression, grief/loss, anxiety, compulsivity, LGBTQ+. Insight oriented/CBT. Visit my website at www.MDRutherford.com.

My ideal client population are adolescents and young adults ranging between the ages of 12 and 30. I take interest in working with that population because there are many mental and emotional challenges that arise during this time period such as struggling with anxiety, depression, self-esteem, anger, codependency, past painful experiences/ trauma and identity challenges. I also enjoy working with the family unit as I take pride in being a Beacon of Light, Speaker of Truth, and Author of Hope. I am here to help you achieve your goals, maintain a peace of mind and confidently walk in your true essence.

Are you ready to break cycles of trauma, dysfunction, and anxiety this holiday season? My clients are striving for peace as they pursue a life that looks/feels dramatically different than that of just one generation before. They're are often the first in their family to achieve something (e.g., college, purchase a home, generational wealth, avoid substance abuse, etc.,). While their culture is deeply meaningful to them, they can find themselves "caught between worlds", struggling to set healthy boundaries with friends and family who don't quite get it or feeling guilty when they do. If this sounds like you, you're in the right place

Heather Payne is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) with over 12 years of experience. She provides counseling to adolescents and adults, including individuals and couples dealing with anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, medical conditions, perinatal and postpartum depression, women's issues, and adoption-related issues. Heather believes there is no such thing as "one-size-fits-all" and works with each person to find the tools and coping skills specific to their needs. Heather received a Bachelor's degree in Nursing from Nova Southeastern University and her Master's degree in Mental Health Counseling from Argosy University.

My focus is for my clients to grow in their journey and know they have an individual who will provide him or her the support and guidance needed to achieve mental health wellness. I have worked with individuals suffering from anxiety, depression, trauma, and marriage concerns. It is never easy for anyone experiencing a mental health concern and therapy is part of the process. As individuals, we have to "feel it to heal it" is my motto. I am here for you during your hardest days and happiest moments. I am just a phone call away.

"What resist persists!" Are you tired of going it alone? Are you tired of carrying the same baggage around? Perhaps you have seen a few therapists before. Together we can create and keep that change you desire. Help, support and guidance is available! Are you concerned about your TEEN? Parenting today can be overwhelming and challenging as a result of modern pressures, demands, and influences, such as social media, and negative peer pressure. We can help!

You’re a busy parent coping with overwhelm, anxiety, depression or burnout and it feels impossible to exit survival mode. Maybe your pregnancy, birth or postpartum experience didn’t go according to plan and has left you feeling shaken and disconnected. Or perhaps you’re deep in the trenches of trying to consciously parent your children while coping with wounds from your own childhood. Life feels really difficult right now, and you know something has to change, quickly. You’re ready to dramatically shift your story and create a better life for yourself and your children. You want to finally process your pain so you don’t pass it on.