Therapists in Port Saint Lucie, FL

I provide a supportive, caring place for individuals and families to make positive changes in their relationships, personal health, life transitions, and with past trauma. Whether you are struggling with transitions in life, marital issues, depression, anxiety, stress, grief, or difficulty with parenting; I offer strategies for real change. Clients have described me as knowledgeable, genuine, trustworthy, and someone who models living with integrity.

By applying complementary therapy approaches and techniques, I will unearth long-standing behavior patterns or negative perceptions that may be holding you back from experiencing a more fulfilling and meaningful life. I work with a wide range of emotional and behavioral issues providing services that span from individual or group therapy for depression, anxiety and grief counseling to parenting support, and beyond. Therapy for Depression and Anxiety, Brief-Solution Focused, Cognitive behavioral therapy, Parenting Support, Grief Counseling, Work and Career issues, Stress Management, Conflict Resolution, and Humanistic therapy.

As a registered mental health counselor intern, it is important to me that I meet each of my clients where they are so that they are comfortable to do what is needed to meet their goals. I understand that seeking therapy can be difficult and awkward and I’d like to help ease you through the process at a pace that is productive and meaningful, where you also feel understood, listened to, and validated. In therapy, I bring my empathy, genuineness, compassion, down-to-earth style, and knowledge to help lead you through your therapeutic journey.

My name is Richelle Direny and I’m a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Qualified Supervisor whose been in practice for over 10yrs. I am committed to helping each individual learn how to cope with the stress of life, having too many responsibilities, anxiety, setting clear boundaries and coping with decline in functioning and other stressors in life. I seek to understand each person's desire to embark on their journey of healing and finding balance spiritually, mentally and emotionally. My objective and hope is to assist in identifying the current season of their life and how to work through unresolved trauma through psychotherapy

With my experience as a practitioner, I tend to experience clients who are struggling with relationships, work stress, social life, family issues, addiction, mood disorders and or a desire for internal work. Which are typically, prior to therapy, approached with an, "I can solve this myself attitude." This tends to come to the point where the issues are overwhelming and the discomfort of unhappiness and repeated patterns are just too much to bear. But you find yourself here, ready to do something different, and are ready for positive changes. Please Reach out and let me help you find peace and happiness again.

Raquel de Oliveira is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and EMDR specialist. Raquel offers tele-health and in person individual therapy to adults of all ages. The focus of her practice is assisting clients to learn skills to cope with multiple issues, including debilitating anxiety, depression, trauma, unhealthy relationships, life transitions, and the stress of everyday life.

Do you struggle with anxiety, past trauma that affects your day-to-day life, or the empty feeling of loss? Would you like help navigating the dating world, a challenging relationship, parenting, or your career? Do you feel overwhelmed, frustrated, tired, or lost just trying to get through the day with constant thoughts or triggers? Do you wonder if things could change or get better? Now more than ever, people are feeling anxious, depressed and overwhelmed about finding their place in life, moving past trauma, overcoming difficult relationships, and working through multiple losses.

Accepting new patients struggling with anxiety, depression, and/or unresolved trauma. I am a licensed mental health counselor in the state of Florida. I can help you build skills to effectively manage the unexpected (or even the unwanted but expected). Stress can influence the way you see yourself and the world, keeping you stuck in past patterns despite your best efforts. Sometimes these patterns require specific interventions before you can get some relief. I'm here to help you build skills necessary to navigate whatever life throws at you.

I use an eclectic holistic and personalized approach. Everyone is unique so the therapy must fit the person. A warm and friendly atmosphere with time to tell your story to an objective and understanding listener can set the pace for healing and learning. From anxiety to relationship issues we work together to find the best solutions and new strategies. We can be structured or spontaneous whichever is most comfortable for you. Learning new skills and gaining insights can dramatically improve your current state. If you are experiencing intense feelings and have difficulty functioning there is often immediate relief. Call now.

I specialize in Anxiety, Depression, & Mood Disorders. I am a licensed professional counselor that has been working in behavioral health for over 20 years, obtaining my Bachelors and Masters degrees from La Salle University in Philadelphia. I have been fortunate to have backgrounds in both addiction and mental health at all levels of care, including inpatient residential, intensive outpatient and outpatient.

Are you experiencing life challenges such as family discord, low self-esteem, substance abuse issues, anxiety, and depression? If so, I am here to help provide you with direction and guidance. Do you struggle with developing structure in their life? If so, as your therapist, I will help you learn to focus on yourself. As your therapist I will help you develop coping skills to decrease anxiety and depression and become more aware of your triggers that lead to low self-esteem, anxiety, and depression, substance abuse, and family problems. As your therapist, I will help you focus on finding solutions to your problems.

Counseling can benefit anyone. Counseling is about change, enhancement, transition, and wellness. My approach to therapy is to Empower, Encourage, and Enhance. All people can overcome life's obstacles independently. However, when obstacles become overwhelming and you get stuck, a professional counselor can be helpful. I will assist you in exploring your thoughts and beliefs to maximize change, which will allow each of you to work toward a future that is uniquely healthy, happy, and hopeful. With your goals in mind, I will facilitate the change that you want to see.

Are you struggling with depression, anxiety, conflict with relationships, and/or having a hard time reaching your potential? Do you have a history of unresolved trauma or codependency that prevents you from recognizing your strengths? You don't have to face these trials alone. Reaching out for help is the first step towards navigating the world around you with the support you need. With help, you have the ability to identify any underlying problems, and obtain treatment options to improve overall functioning.

My clinical background in Mental Health began as an undergrad and continued through grad school, working for the public sector for the Department of Children & Families where I worked with children, then the elderly in skilled nursing facilities and with adolescents in group homes. I then went on to work as a Nurse Navigator and provided services that included counseling and advocacy for oncology patients at one of the largest cancer hospitals in South Florida. In addition to this, I have also worked with adults in inpatient rehab for substance abuse and court ordered treatment, and served outpatient clients in the LGBTQ community.

I received my Master's Degree in Mental Health Counseling from Palm Beach Atlantic University and a Bachelor's Degree in Psychology from Barry University. I am licensed in the state of Florida as a Mental Health Counselor and certified by the Florida Certification Board as a Certified Addictions Professional. I am also trained EMDR trauma therapist by EMDRIA. Offer Immigration Evaluations and Substance Use Evaluations.

I have experience in treating major mental illnesses; the challeneges and stresses of every day life; difficulty with regulating emotions; problems with anger management and coping skills; and other emotional/behavioral concerns resulting in difficult interpersonal relationships and life functioning. My "passion" is to assist men, women, children, couples, and families navigate and heal from trauma as a certified professional. I utilize a blend of reality-based, solution-focused, cognitive-behavioral, DBT, art and EMDR for individuals and groups as approaches in treatment. Let's work together to achieve your goals and well-being!

If you are an individual seeking rapid relief from emotional distress, a couple hoping to improve their relationship or a parent wanting help for their child I have over 30 years of training and experience to provide highly effective assistance. Via cognitive-behavioral therapy, you will learn to think and to behave in a manner that leads to greater happiness. Couples and families will learn to skillfully communicate and problem solve. I am also a certified Health Coach and hypnotherapist prepared to assist with issues including smoking cessation, weight loss and stress management. I am a Qualified Supervisor of mh interns.

My goal is to provide real relief and alleviate emotional distress using intensive brief therapies for Bipolar and Mood Disorders, Anxiety, Trauma, Grief, Psychosis, Phobias, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorders, ADHD, and Interpersonal Conflict. I offer a comfortable and nurturing environment, tailor specific treatment goals to each individual client's needs, and utilize complimentary natural solutions to help the mind and body in recovery. Individual and family psychotherapy treatment focus includes: Bipolar Disorder, Depression, Anxiety, Trauma - Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Multicultural Counseling, Intensive two week outpatient programs are also offered for clients and families in crisis.

If you find yourself feeling anxious, angry, sad, frustrated, overwhelmed, and tired I can assist with tools to help you alleviate some of these symptoms. Many times we feel so overwhelmed that we do not have or find the strength to cope. We struggle to find solutions to either manage our daily life or a major life event, and we feel that our world just crumbles. Sometimes we have family issues, struggle with boundaries, communication, and find no direction or drive to change our lives. If any of these issues sound familiar, I can help you find balance so that you can live life in a healthy and harmonious way.