Christian Counseling Therapists in Estero, FL

My name is Karen, and I am a registered mental health counselor in the State of Florida. I have over 28 years of experience in Europe working with children, youth, families, and other vulnerable populations in crisis. I founded Hopespace Counseling Services passionate about using my counseling experience to help individuals, couples, and families struggling with various addictions, relationship challenges, anxiety, depression, trauma, or other life stressors. My practice is solely a video conferencing practice which gives you the freedom to reach out from the comfort of your home, office, dorm, or wherever best suits you.

You are one step closer to feeling more in control of your life. Reaching out for help is a brave, and sometimes scary, thing to do. My goal is to help you through the immediate problems that have led you here, and to also teach the skills needed to have better control of your emotions in the future. You can find peace within yourself and your relationships through a process of self-reflection, effective communication, and healthy boundaries.

Feeling overwhelmed with the challenges of parenting? Struggling to connect with your teen in this complex phase of life? Finding each day increasingly difficult to navigate? Don't worry; you don't have to face it alone. Imagine a therapeutic journey that unlocks your unique strengths and paves the way for healing and growth. Together, we'll create a safe space to explore your goals, foster better communication, and build resilience. Let's take that first step towards a brighter future— We are here to walk alongside you every step of the way.

I understand the pain of anxiety, depression, stress, relationship problems and even PTSD. It can affect you and keep you from living your best life. If you have tried to manage your thoughts, feelings or actions to better your life and made little progress, welcome to your solution. I specialize in treating these conditions daily and my effectiveness is evidence by my clients results. The good news is that true and permanent healing is available today! The days of spending months or years in therapy are over.

Are you dealing with anxiety, depression, chronic health issues, or challenging life circumstances? Struggling in your marriage, family, or single relationships? Do you have children who are having difficulties with school, college, or relationships? I understand how overwhelming parenting, separation, divorce, and life circumstances can be. I am here to listen and ready to help.

Effectively helping people overcome anxiety, depression, grief/loss, PTSD or relationship challenges is our passion and what we do. These situations can keep you from living your best life. Working with a specialist makes all the difference in the results you achieve. Our initial phone consultation is intended to make sure that we have the expertise to help with your specific needs. Whether you are seeking individual therapy or help with your relationship, you will only work with a specialist trained in this area of practice. We will never accept to work with someone that we are not completely confident we can help.

Counseling should not be something you DREAD, but something that you can look FORWARD to each week. By providing a safe & judgment-free space, it is my goal to help individuals & couples better navigate the tougher times. Negative ideas not only put us in a bad mood, but can leave us feeling helpless & defeated. It can often make small problems seem bigger & even create problems where none existed before. Money, relationships, and the "finer things" in life can only bring temporary fulfillment, but what you will learn in therapy will help support LASTING effects like peace, empowerment, & healing.

Dealing with anxiety, depression, and trauma can feel debilitating. You get stuck in thoughts of worry and fear that feels like a vicious loop you can’t escape. It can cause your world to get very small as it prevents you from participating in normal life. You always feel on edge, and you struggle to trust others. You constantly get triggered by the painful memories in your past. You feel stressed, overwhelmed, and very alone. If this sounds like you, I want to assure you that there is hope. You don’t have to feel stuck and alone in this misery. Reaching out for help is a courageous step towards being the person you want to become.

Could you use specialized therapy to address life stress management, triggers, and dissociation? Would you like to feel more in control? Betcy has intensive training in working with complex trauma, addictions, trauma resolution protocols, and relational issues. Whether you have had/have painful romantic relationships, a difficult childhood, are battling addiction, or have survived abuse, past events do not need to keep you from the life you want. Betcy uses research based treatment and works with her clients to not only help alleviate the distress, but help them feel empowered to make choices and changes for themselves.