Attachment-based Therapists in Florida

Do you feel out of sorts, or do you feel like things are not the way that you would like them to be. If so, together, you and I will figure your ideal life, and we can also explore the necessary journey that you will need to take to get there. It would be my pleasure to be a catalyst in helping you explore different routes that you can to get to a place where you feel fulfilled. In my practice, I specialize in the following areas, LGBTQ issues, relationship struggles, Trauma, Depression, Anxiety, Obsessive Compulsive Disorders, and the impact is past experience, previous relationships, and the parent child relationship.

“Let's walk together through the process to heal, piece by peace.” I work with children, adults and families who may be suffering from significant life stressors and/or severe traumas. I have a passion for change. I aid in helping advocate for my clients in the face of adversity. My passion, as a therapist, is assisting in transforming results through the power of healing in relationships. I am grounded in the principles of trauma-informed care. I utilize comprehensive assessments to have a clearer understanding of diagnostic complexities to implement the most effective interventions.

Are you feeling so overwhelmed or stuck and you're not sure how to get out of the hole you're in? Or you're feeling intense sadness or anxiety that is uncomfortable and exhausting? Maybe this is stemming from trauma and/or loss and you can no longer ignore it. Working through our issues in therapy is not easy but completely worth it to feel better and improve the quality of our lives. The time is now, you can do it, and you don't have to do it alone.

Clients come to me to work on issues of depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, anger management concerns, recovering from sexual assault/sexual abuse, and for exploring issues of sexual identity or sexuality issues. I am comfortable working with individuals, couples, and entire families -- and I am comfortable working with children, adolescents, and adults. I provide a safe and welcoming environment in which to explore the issues of concern to you.

My ideal client struggles with insecurities, fears, has low self- esteem, and difficulties to identify his or her strengths. He or she has fears, and anxieties, and create the worst possible case scenarios in his or her inner dialogue for situations that he or she finds threatening or challenging. Also my ideal client needs to identify strategies to better manage their time. My ideal client struggles with anxieties in his or her relationship, which could lead to codependency and anxious attachment patterns.

Every person has the capacity for growth and change. In understanding the unique experience of my clients, I am able to support their journey through the healing process. I am dedicated to changing how people process their emotions and committed to helping develop the tools to express their emotions, because you can not address what you cannot identify. One of my goals is to assist clients with putting words to express their experience.

Relationship struggles, feeling stuck, overwhelmed, stressed, or dealing with life challenges, can be painful and hold us back. As we work together, you will gain the necessary insight and skills to navigate these dificulties and unlock your full potential. My professional background consists mostly treating people who have experienced trauma -big or small- and addressing the different ways it shows up: anxiety, depression, low self esteem and attention issues, among other personal struggles.

Hello. My name is Steve Johnson, and I am a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW). I have been working in the helping professions my entire adult life. I first became licensed over 25 years ago and have had the pleasure of helping many people over the years, both online and in my private practice. I have worked with individuals, couples, and families seeking counseling and served as a supervisor to newly licensed counselors and therapists. I am interested in working will clients of all ages, but working with young adults has been particularly rewarding.

My ideal client struggles with insecurities, fears, has low self- esteem, and difficulties to identify his or her strengths. He or she has fears, and anxieties, and create the worst possible case scenarios in his or her inner dialogue for situations that he or she finds threatening or challenging. Also my ideal client needs to identify strategies to better manage their time. My ideal client struggles with anxieties in his or her relationship, which could lead to codependency and anxious attachment patterns.

You might be experiencing a season of life that feels confusing, overwhelming, or maybe one that feels riddled with anxiety or feeling down. Perhaps themes, beliefs, or traumas you experienced in the past are showing up in the present, dimming your hope for the future. Or maybe you're in a relationship where you're having the same argument on repeat or the distance between you and your loved one/s feels too much to bear. You might be struggling to slow down in this fast-paced world. Whatever the concern, I'm excited that you're taking this courageous step into change by seeking out an ally to explore your experiences with.

Support for adolescents, adults, and families who need assistance with life challenges such as anxiety, family related generational trauma, sexual concerns, PTSD /Complex trauma ( sexual abuse, domestic violence, neglect, adoption trauma) attachment issues, occupational stress (first responders) EMDR Certified, trauma focused, Sex Therapy Certified. Adoption Competent and Kink/poly and sex work affirmative. As your therapist, your healing is my goal. I provide psychotherapy in English and Spanish both in person and via telehealth. Techniques include EMDR, Somatic treatment, psychodynamic client centered attachment based strategies.

My approach to therapy is meeting you where you are at and helping support you in your journey of life. I offer a safe space to cry, laugh, mourn, and be completely yourself. This space is a place where you will be heard and supported. My role is not to fix you or to impose my views on how to live. My role is to observe and reflect alongside you while I watch you accomplish your goals for yourself or your child.

My ideal client struggles with insecurities, fears, has low self- esteem, and difficulties to identify his or her strengths. He or she has fears, and anxieties, and create the worst possible case scenarios in his or her inner dialogue for situations that he or she finds threatening or challenging. Also my ideal client needs to identify strategies to better manage their time. My ideal client struggles with anxieties in his or her relationship, which could lead to codependency and anxious attachment patterns.

You're an ambitious woman struggling with anxiety, frustration, anger, and/or sadness. Romantic relationships can reopen old wounds where we discover we still need healing. In addition, your relationships with your father, mother, and siblings can also leave you feeling unsettled, anxious, and angry (aka - triggered). You desire healing from your childhood and beyond. You've tried talk therapy in the past with little success. Maybe you've tried multiple therapists. Together, we will get to the root of your issues and help you find the healing you desire. I offer 60/90/120 minute sessions. I am certified in EMDR.

I view counseling from a systemic, integrative lens. I integrate the psychophysiology of trauma and attachment-based approaches using a variety of therapeutic modalities such as somatic body experiences, Internal Family Systems, CBT, DBT, EMDR, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Gottman, EFT, and Mindful-based therapies. My expertise is in interpersonal relationships, trauma, sexual abuse, PTSD, addiction, anxiety, depression and panic disorders.

Unresolved Trauma, Chronic Stress, and Anxiety can leave you feeling out-of-control and out-of-touch with the version of yourself you long to know. You may experience toxic shame, excessive guilt, helplessness, or a myriad of physical symptoms. Maybe you want to enjoy your life but you feel trapped by your past, fearful of your future, and disconnected from your present. It can feel scary to start this journey because you’ve become "comfortable" with the way things are even though you want them to be different. You have an opportunity to rescue yourself from the chaos and come home to the version of you that's been forgotten.

While going through life we may encounter different challenges. These challenges may involve career-related decisions, difficulties in interpersonal relationships, family changes, traumatic events, losses, life transitions, etc. Experiencing these situations may lead to increased stress, anxiety, depression, confusion, a sense of feeling lost or overwhelmed. Is this happening to you?

Most people feel when something is wrong, we notice symptoms that we do not feel well or people close to us make a comment about our behavior. At times, people don’t even realize that there might be something behind those symptoms that is making me feel or react certain way. Sometimes we have been feeling this way for so long that we get used to it, we think “that’s who I am”, we lose hope and motivation because we don’t think things can be different, we don’t know where to start or if there’s anything that can be done or if anyone can understand or help. Taking those first steps to move out of our comfort zone can create fear.

As a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, Certified Clinical Trauma Professional & EMDR Therapist, it's my passion to help those experiencing PTSD, CPTSD, anxiety, depression, dissociation, existential crises & life stressors. With 17 years of field experience with at-risk kids/youth/adults, I specialize helping survivors of childhood/ sexual/ acute traumas, first-responders, healthcare professionals, young adults, & cultural diversity. Together, I hope to enhance your resilience with internal strengths/ external resources, develop post-traumatic growth, heal attachment wounds, break unhealthy patterns, & regulate your nervous system.