Therapists in Miami Lakes, FL

I help individuals who are feeling stuck or disconnected explore what's getting in the way, and create a life that they find meaningful and fulfilling. I do this using evidence based methods that are tailored to the person's specific values, preferences, and needs. I believe that identifying your strengths and what drives you is as important as pinpointing problem areas. I strive to create a safe, supportive, and judgment-free atmosphere so you can connect with your purpose, your most authentic self, and in turn, with others in your life.

As a therapist, I believe in creating a non-judgmental and empathic environment where my clients feel safe and free to examine their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. I primarily use therapy modalities such as cognitive behavior therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and person-centered counseling to help my clients relieve symptoms of anxiety, depression, grief, and PTSD, and learn to cope with difficult emotions such as pain, anger, shame, and guilt. I also use Hypnosis and Neurolinguistic Programming (NLP) to help my clients reduce and eliminate the effects of fears and phobias, childhood and adult trauma.

Welcome! I'm Dr. Mert Omer Yildiz, a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with a passion for guiding individuals and families towards positive change. My journey includes a Ph.D. in Couple and Family Therapy and an M.S. from Nova Southeastern University's Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Osteopathic Medicine, complemented by an MBA.

Anxiety, depression , addiction, relationship issues, codependency, loneliness or life circumstances interfering with your life by creating unmanageability, distress or disturbing your overall sense of well being? It takes great courage to take the initial step to enter therapy and take responsibility for change. As human beings we need to express ourselves to get our needs met. I provide a safe, non- judgmental, compassionate space to meet you where you are. Sometimes it can be hard for those closest to us to be objective, this is where I can help. I am here to hold space for your unique and personal experiences and pain.

Reaching out for help can be scary but it's also very courageous. Congratulations on taking the first step. It would be my honor to work with you. In individual, couple, or family sessions, I work with my clients to create inner and outer peace using evidence-based modalities. I believe that the healing journey is about creating awareness of our already existing inner resources and adding more to our resource toolbox so we can live our best life. I often work with clients facing life transitions, conflict, anxiety, depression, and trauma. Together we discuss how to increase positivity and find confidence in one’s own abilities.

My primary interest in therapy has been helping people discover and be their true "self." This involves examining who you truly are, the relationships you're in, and identifying barriers that hinder you from achieving the life you desire. I view therapy as a self-discovery journey—an attentive and supportive exploration of your actions, thoughts, emotions, and relationships, influenced by your life experiences. Additionally, I am trained in psychedelic-assisted psychotherapy to enhance the therapeutic process.

My ideal client is one that is motivated for change; one that recognizes that what they have been doing or trying to do is not working presently. My ideal client is willing to consider alternatives and open-minded to possibilities. They are seeking a therapist who is oriented toward relationships, those they have with themselves and others, and with the multiple systems, contexts, and cultures within which each client exists and functions.