Therapists in Boca Raton, FL
Samantha Mackson
Psychologist, PsyD, MS
Verified Verified
Boca Raton, FL 33486
Clients who seek my services often struggle with anxiety, depression, interpersonal difficulties, life transitions, and general life issues. I am able to strongly connect with my clients of all ages, from children to older adults. I specialize in working with pre-teens, teens, and young adults coping with life stressors characteristic of their life phase. My youth serves as an advantage for children and teenage clients who find it easy to trust and relate to me. I am additionally able to connect with my adult clients through my open and casual approach to therapy. Positive rapport with my clients is my priority.
Clients who seek my services often struggle with anxiety, depression, interpersonal difficulties, life transitions, and general life issues. I am able to strongly connect with my clients of all ages, from children to older adults. I specialize in working with pre-teens, teens, and young adults coping with life stressors characteristic of their life phase. My youth serves as an advantage for children and teenage clients who find it easy to trust and relate to me. I am additionally able to connect with my adult clients through my open and casual approach to therapy. Positive rapport with my clients is my priority.
Tiffany Graham
Licensed Professional Counselor, LCSW
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Boca Raton, FL 33432
My specialties includes: Abandonment, Addiction, Eating Disorders, Personality Disorders, Mental Health (Bipolar, Depression, and Anxiety), Grief/Loss, Guilt/Shame, Sexuality Concerns, Self Esteem/Body Imagine Issues, Intimacy Problem, Stress, Anger, Crisis/Trauma, Impulse Control, Codependency, Relationship/Family Conflict, and Work-related stressors.
I have over 6 years of experience working in the field of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Disorder. These opportunities have contributed to my extensive understanding, belief, and practice associated with psychotherapy. I work from a strength-based perspective, encouraging self-compassion and positive self-regard for my clients. I believe in establishing a positive working relationship with clients in order to create a healthy therapeutic rapport in order to increase a positive treatment outcome. My focus is to help others develop a healthy thought process to relieve emotional and psychological distress.
My specialties includes: Abandonment, Addiction, Eating Disorders, Personality Disorders, Mental Health (Bipolar, Depression, and Anxiety), Grief/Loss, Guilt/Shame, Sexuality Concerns, Self Esteem/Body Imagine Issues, Intimacy Problem, Stress, Anger, Crisis/Trauma, Impulse Control, Codependency, Relationship/Family Conflict, and Work-related stressors.
I have over 6 years of experience working in the field of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Disorder. These opportunities have contributed to my extensive understanding, belief, and practice associated with psychotherapy. I work from a strength-based perspective, encouraging self-compassion and positive self-regard for my clients. I believe in establishing a positive working relationship with clients in order to create a healthy therapeutic rapport in order to increase a positive treatment outcome. My focus is to help others develop a healthy thought process to relieve emotional and psychological distress.
Lotus Counseling Center
Counselor, MS, LMHC, LMFT, PhD
Verified Verified
Boca Raton, FL 33434
At Lotus Counseling Center, we understand the challenges of navigating relationship difficulties, the desire for life changes, and the obstacles that may seem insurmountable. Whether you're grappling with depression or anxiety or seeking ways to manage anger, we're here to guide you through. Uncover what's holding you back from living a life filled with satisfaction, fulfillment, and joy. Our skilled psychotherapists in Boca Raton can help you pinpoint those parts of your life that you can change and tailor their approach to your needs. For more insight into how we can assist you, please visit our website at www.lotuscounseling.com.
At Lotus Counseling Center, we understand the challenges of navigating relationship difficulties, the desire for life changes, and the obstacles that may seem insurmountable. Whether you're grappling with depression or anxiety or seeking ways to manage anger, we're here to guide you through. Uncover what's holding you back from living a life filled with satisfaction, fulfillment, and joy. Our skilled psychotherapists in Boca Raton can help you pinpoint those parts of your life that you can change and tailor their approach to your needs. For more insight into how we can assist you, please visit our website at www.lotuscounseling.com.
Lori Kramer-Feingold
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Boca Raton, FL 33486 (Online Only)
I specialize in Mental Health issues such as Anxiety disorders, including panic disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder, phobias, Depression, bipolar disorder, other mood disorders, as well as personality disorders.
Maybe you can identify with some of the things I have been through which played a part in my decision to become a Clinical Therapist. Middle class & Brooklyn born, I had experienced many adverse situations in my life, which began growing up in a dysfunctional home. A dysfunctional home life is much like an Alcoholic home life, however, without the alcohol. If you experienced dysfunction growing up, it is the main ingredient that qualifies the entire family to seek therapy at some point in their life. When dysfunction causes the brain to rewire, we now have Mental Illness at play.
I specialize in Mental Health issues such as Anxiety disorders, including panic disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder, phobias, Depression, bipolar disorder, other mood disorders, as well as personality disorders.
Maybe you can identify with some of the things I have been through which played a part in my decision to become a Clinical Therapist. Middle class & Brooklyn born, I had experienced many adverse situations in my life, which began growing up in a dysfunctional home. A dysfunctional home life is much like an Alcoholic home life, however, without the alcohol. If you experienced dysfunction growing up, it is the main ingredient that qualifies the entire family to seek therapy at some point in their life. When dysfunction causes the brain to rewire, we now have Mental Illness at play.
Jennifer Perry
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Boca Raton, FL 33431 (Online Only)
You deserve to be happy! If you feel depressed, worried, anxious, overwhelmed, or just unsatisfied with your life, therapy can help. Often people have had one or more experiences in their past that interferes with their ability to be happy in the present, or they just need to learn new skills and behavior patterns to cope with changes in their life. I can help you realize your full potential for happiness. My particular specialties are working with people experiencing trauma or loss, recovering from toxic family environments, struggling with emotion dysregulation, or belonging to marginalized communities.
You deserve to be happy! If you feel depressed, worried, anxious, overwhelmed, or just unsatisfied with your life, therapy can help. Often people have had one or more experiences in their past that interferes with their ability to be happy in the present, or they just need to learn new skills and behavior patterns to cope with changes in their life. I can help you realize your full potential for happiness. My particular specialties are working with people experiencing trauma or loss, recovering from toxic family environments, struggling with emotion dysregulation, or belonging to marginalized communities.
Lynne Healey
Counselor, LMHC, CAP, QS, MPS
Verified Verified
Boca Raton, FL 33434 (Online Only)
We are here to offer motivated clients a place to grow and flourish in a safe and nurturing environment. We speciliaze in trauma and related issues such as depression, addiction and grief and loss. Every client helps develop their own unique plan which incorporates innovative therapies to address the mind, body and soul. Therapy is creative and never boring. We incorporate creative arts, music, pets and specialized trauma protocols as appropriate to each individuals needs. We accept adults. We offer online therapy sessions.
We are here to offer motivated clients a place to grow and flourish in a safe and nurturing environment. We speciliaze in trauma and related issues such as depression, addiction and grief and loss. Every client helps develop their own unique plan which incorporates innovative therapies to address the mind, body and soul. Therapy is creative and never boring. We incorporate creative arts, music, pets and specialized trauma protocols as appropriate to each individuals needs. We accept adults. We offer online therapy sessions.
Melissa Nicole Vance
Counselor, LMHC
Verified Verified
Boca Raton, FL 33432 (Online Only)
I specialize in working with children, adolescents and adults of all ages who may be struggling with depression, anxiety, trauma, grief and loss, mood dysregulation, coping skills, healthy relationships, co-dependency, self-esteem and emotion management.
I am a fully Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) for the state of Florida and graduated with my masters in Mental Health Counseling from Capella University in 2014. I have 8yrs experience working in the healthcare field and have since worked in various settings to include child welfare, community based health, private practice, hospital and school settings.
I specialize in working with children, adolescents and adults of all ages who may be struggling with depression, anxiety, trauma, grief and loss, mood dysregulation, coping skills, healthy relationships, co-dependency, self-esteem and emotion management.
I am a fully Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) for the state of Florida and graduated with my masters in Mental Health Counseling from Capella University in 2014. I have 8yrs experience working in the healthcare field and have since worked in various settings to include child welfare, community based health, private practice, hospital and school settings.
Rachel Araujo
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Boca Raton, FL 33433
I'm proud to offer my clients Dialectical Behavioral (DBT) therapy, a scientific approach to transformative skills and principles. If you are experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, personality disorder symptoms, chronic stress or loneliness it is helpful to have a compassionate therapist in your corner. This is where I enter the picture. I work with you to heal painful emotions, solve problems strategically, strengthen your connections and create a meaningful life. Whatever your struggles may be, let’s face them together.
I'm proud to offer my clients Dialectical Behavioral (DBT) therapy, a scientific approach to transformative skills and principles. If you are experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, personality disorder symptoms, chronic stress or loneliness it is helpful to have a compassionate therapist in your corner. This is where I enter the picture. I work with you to heal painful emotions, solve problems strategically, strengthen your connections and create a meaningful life. Whatever your struggles may be, let’s face them together.
Adriane Schmitt
Counselor, LMHC
Verified Verified
Boca Raton, FL 33487
I also have vast experience working with people struggling with anxiety and depression.
Hi! Just a little bit about myself! I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with a passion for providing the utmost quality of services to individuals struggling with mental health and substance use disorders. I have been practicing in South Florida for over a decade and received my Master's of Science Degree in Mental Health Counseling from Nova Southeastern University. I really look forward to meeting you!
I also have vast experience working with people struggling with anxiety and depression.
Hi! Just a little bit about myself! I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with a passion for providing the utmost quality of services to individuals struggling with mental health and substance use disorders. I have been practicing in South Florida for over a decade and received my Master's of Science Degree in Mental Health Counseling from Nova Southeastern University. I really look forward to meeting you!
Michelle W Greenberg
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Boca Raton, FL 33431
I specialize in working with children, adolescents, adults, and families struggling with depression, anxiety disorders, anger management, mood disorders, parenting, and behavioral issues.
I look forward to making this experience meaningful and to building a close and collaborative relationship with you. Therapy provides an opportunity to learn more about yourself and to learn how to continue moving forward with your life in a valued direction when you are feeling stuck. I believe in taking a compassionate and indvidualized approach to helping each person and their family find the support and learn the skills to continue moving their lives forward in an effective way.
I specialize in working with children, adolescents, adults, and families struggling with depression, anxiety disorders, anger management, mood disorders, parenting, and behavioral issues.
I look forward to making this experience meaningful and to building a close and collaborative relationship with you. Therapy provides an opportunity to learn more about yourself and to learn how to continue moving forward with your life in a valued direction when you are feeling stuck. I believe in taking a compassionate and indvidualized approach to helping each person and their family find the support and learn the skills to continue moving their lives forward in an effective way.
Seth E. Lobdell
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Boca Raton, FL 33431
I have vast clinical experience treating depression, anxiety, personality disorders, bipolar disorders and schizophrenia, as well as everyday neurosis and life adjustments.
In the broadest terms, my practice centers on the idea of helping you to establish or restore greater authenticity--a more authentic voice, space of desire and trajectory of drive/motivation. This can be addressed through more short-term approaches that focus primarily on the present, or a deeper approach that considers and works through past experiences as they inevitably impact the present in ways not always available to consciousness. By uncovering these occluded forces left over from the past and lingering in the present, you will be able to develop broader insight and live more fully with greater intention.
I have vast clinical experience treating depression, anxiety, personality disorders, bipolar disorders and schizophrenia, as well as everyday neurosis and life adjustments.
In the broadest terms, my practice centers on the idea of helping you to establish or restore greater authenticity--a more authentic voice, space of desire and trajectory of drive/motivation. This can be addressed through more short-term approaches that focus primarily on the present, or a deeper approach that considers and works through past experiences as they inevitably impact the present in ways not always available to consciousness. By uncovering these occluded forces left over from the past and lingering in the present, you will be able to develop broader insight and live more fully with greater intention.
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Scott M. Costanza
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Boca Raton, FL 33487
For many people the fast pace and stress of different areas of their life including careers, financial issues, children, partners and parents can become overwhelming and lead to anxiety, depression, and other issues. Dr. Costanza has been helping people better understand and master the ways in which these issues interact and affect their emotional health. Many people use therapy effectively to set and achieve personal or professional goals, improve their interpersonal relationships, and understand how their past is affecting their present.
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Tammy L Staples
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Boca Raton, FL 33428
With 26 years of experience I have come to specialize in women's issues, anxiety, depression, life transitions, ADHD and the LBGTQ population.
I am originally from Maine and opened my first private practice in Connecticut where I raised my two children. After some time we admitted defeat with the winters of New England and moved to Florida so my husband could follow his career as a US Marshal. I continue to love working with patients while enjoying time with my family, the beach, reading and exploring new places and cuisine. I am a licensed clinical social worker providing therapeutic services to patients 16 and older. I take a holistic and patient-centered approach to the care of my patients.
With 26 years of experience I have come to specialize in women's issues, anxiety, depression, life transitions, ADHD and the LBGTQ population.
I am originally from Maine and opened my first private practice in Connecticut where I raised my two children. After some time we admitted defeat with the winters of New England and moved to Florida so my husband could follow his career as a US Marshal. I continue to love working with patients while enjoying time with my family, the beach, reading and exploring new places and cuisine. I am a licensed clinical social worker providing therapeutic services to patients 16 and older. I take a holistic and patient-centered approach to the care of my patients.
Kerri Avery Ifill
Counselor, LMHC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Boca Raton, FL 33431
My compassionate approach to therapy allows clients to find comfort in an honest therapeutic relationship, in order to achieve their personal goals for healing. I work to create a non-judgmental and supportive environment that promotes an individual's personal strengths and innate ability to resolve his/her own life struggles. My intention is to gain an understanding of clients' patterns of behaviors, and use my training and intuition to guide treatment and establish therapeutic goals. I specialize in providing services to clients who struggle with depression, anxiety and relationship issues.
My compassionate approach to therapy allows clients to find comfort in an honest therapeutic relationship, in order to achieve their personal goals for healing. I work to create a non-judgmental and supportive environment that promotes an individual's personal strengths and innate ability to resolve his/her own life struggles. My intention is to gain an understanding of clients' patterns of behaviors, and use my training and intuition to guide treatment and establish therapeutic goals. I specialize in providing services to clients who struggle with depression, anxiety and relationship issues.
James Pontius, Ph.D.
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Boca Raton, FL 33432 (Online Only)
I work toward helping clients feel emotionally safe in therapy. It is very important that people feel validated, understood, accepted, and not judged for having their difficulties. I have been in private practice for over 35 years. I work with a wide variety of people, including individuals and couples. I have particular interests in helping people with depression (including Bipolar Disorder), anxiety (i.e.,panic, generalized & social anxiety, PTSD, OCD, etc), relationship difficulties, and addictions. I am a provider for numerous managed care companies, and have been on medical staffs of various hospitals for many years.
I work toward helping clients feel emotionally safe in therapy. It is very important that people feel validated, understood, accepted, and not judged for having their difficulties. I have been in private practice for over 35 years. I work with a wide variety of people, including individuals and couples. I have particular interests in helping people with depression (including Bipolar Disorder), anxiety (i.e.,panic, generalized & social anxiety, PTSD, OCD, etc), relationship difficulties, and addictions. I am a provider for numerous managed care companies, and have been on medical staffs of various hospitals for many years.
Debra Howard
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD, LCSW, MEd
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Boca Raton, FL 33487
Waitlist for new clients
My expertise is helping adults with chronic anxiety and/or depression, and/or grief feel better. My clients are adults who are competent and skilled in many ways, but not in healing their own spiraling fears and emotional pain. With investment in the therapy process, my clients learn to quiet self-criticism, and calm themselves when distressed. They feel more competent in relationship, and they navigate conflicts more skillfully. Daily life is more satisfying. They value themselves and honor what they bring to the world. They feel more hopeful about their future - even if it's not the future they once imagined for themselves.
My expertise is helping adults with chronic anxiety and/or depression, and/or grief feel better. My clients are adults who are competent and skilled in many ways, but not in healing their own spiraling fears and emotional pain. With investment in the therapy process, my clients learn to quiet self-criticism, and calm themselves when distressed. They feel more competent in relationship, and they navigate conflicts more skillfully. Daily life is more satisfying. They value themselves and honor what they bring to the world. They feel more hopeful about their future - even if it's not the future they once imagined for themselves.
Sandra Eisner
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Boca Raton, FL 33433
I believe that it is never too late to feel better and improve your quality of life. I have more than 30 years of experience working with adults and adolescents in individual, group, and family counseling, I was trained at Columbia University School of Social Work in New York. I provide tools to help significantly decrease or alleviate feelings and struggles such as depression, anxiety, anger, obsessive compulsive symptoms, relationship, family and marital problems, abuse, addiction, work related difficulties, transitional, and adjustment issues. I strive to improve coping, communication, interpersonal, conflict resolution, problem solving skills and growth.
I believe that it is never too late to feel better and improve your quality of life. I have more than 30 years of experience working with adults and adolescents in individual, group, and family counseling, I was trained at Columbia University School of Social Work in New York. I provide tools to help significantly decrease or alleviate feelings and struggles such as depression, anxiety, anger, obsessive compulsive symptoms, relationship, family and marital problems, abuse, addiction, work related difficulties, transitional, and adjustment issues. I strive to improve coping, communication, interpersonal, conflict resolution, problem solving skills and growth.
Carmen C Maldonado
Counselor, MS, LMHC, QS, EMDR
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Boca Raton, FL 33431
Are you feeling overwhelmed and at times sense of guilt? At times life can be challenging - full of joys, sorrows and everything in between. Sometimes, the challenges seem too daunting or affect more than one area of life - relationships, career, physical and emotional health. As a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with a holistic approach to therapy I assist individuals and couples to do just that. Anxiety, depression, chronic physical/emotional conditions, stress management, work/life balance, marital stressors, communication, finances, are areas to be explored.
Are you feeling overwhelmed and at times sense of guilt? At times life can be challenging - full of joys, sorrows and everything in between. Sometimes, the challenges seem too daunting or affect more than one area of life - relationships, career, physical and emotional health. As a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with a holistic approach to therapy I assist individuals and couples to do just that. Anxiety, depression, chronic physical/emotional conditions, stress management, work/life balance, marital stressors, communication, finances, are areas to be explored.
Brad Jaffe
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Boca Raton, FL 33487
It’s a tough world — many of us suffer from anxiety, depression, addiction, relationship struggles and mood disorders. It’s important to realize that you’re not alone. Over the years, I’ve seen hundreds of patients struggling with many of these common issues. The good news is, there’s hope. I take an engaging approach to helping you understand the reality of your situation, and empower you to overcome the present to become the best version of yourself. I received my graduate degree from Columbia University, and trained/worked at the prestigious American Institute for Psychoanalysis.
It’s a tough world — many of us suffer from anxiety, depression, addiction, relationship struggles and mood disorders. It’s important to realize that you’re not alone. Over the years, I’ve seen hundreds of patients struggling with many of these common issues. The good news is, there’s hope. I take an engaging approach to helping you understand the reality of your situation, and empower you to overcome the present to become the best version of yourself. I received my graduate degree from Columbia University, and trained/worked at the prestigious American Institute for Psychoanalysis.
Mark Alper
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, BCD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Boca Raton, FL 33431
By creating an open, trusting and collaborative partnership, I can help you to make conscious choices and practical behavioral changes that facilitate improved self-esteem; relieve anxiety, depression and social problems; change self-defeating patterns; overcome fears of intimacy and enhance the quality of relationships.
Choosing a therapist can seem like a daunting task. I believe the most important element of my job is to create a safe, nonjudgemental environment that helps you to explore feelings, history and conflicts. If I accomplish this task, you will be able to achieve a new level of understanding and resolution. It has been my good fortune to experience the personal growth of my clients throughout my many years of practice. I hope to engage in this type of relationship with you.
By creating an open, trusting and collaborative partnership, I can help you to make conscious choices and practical behavioral changes that facilitate improved self-esteem; relieve anxiety, depression and social problems; change self-defeating patterns; overcome fears of intimacy and enhance the quality of relationships.
Choosing a therapist can seem like a daunting task. I believe the most important element of my job is to create a safe, nonjudgemental environment that helps you to explore feelings, history and conflicts. If I accomplish this task, you will be able to achieve a new level of understanding and resolution. It has been my good fortune to experience the personal growth of my clients throughout my many years of practice. I hope to engage in this type of relationship with you.
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Depression Therapists
What is the goal of therapy for depression?
Therapy for depression has several major goals. One is to relieve the mental pain of depression, which distorts feeling and thinking so that sufferers cannot see beyond their current state of mind or envision feeling better. Another is to give people the mental tools to recognize and correct the kinds of distorted thinking that turn a problem into a catastrophe and lead to despair. Therapy also teaches people how to process negative emotions in constructive ways, so they have more control over their own emotional reactivity. And it helps people regain the ability to see themselves positively, the motivation to do things, and the capacity for pleasure.
What happens in therapy for depression?
Perhaps most important, no matter the type of therapy, patients form an alliance with the therapist; that connection is therapeutic in itself, plus it becomes an instrument of change. Patients learn to identify and to challenge their own erroneous beliefs and thoughts that amplify the effects of negative experiences. They learn to identify situations in which they are especially vulnerable. And they learn new patterns of thinking and behaving. They may be given “homework” assignments in which they practice their developing skills. In addition, good therapists regularly monitor patients to assess whether and how much the condition is improving.
What therapy types help with depression?
Several types of short-term therapy have been found effective, each targeting one or more areas of dysfunction. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) helps clients challenge their negative thoughts and beliefs, learn new behavioral strategies, and curb reactivity to distressing situations. Behavioral activation (BA) is a form of therapy often used in conjunction with CBT; it focuses on engagement in rewarding activity as a pathway to changing negative feelings and disturbed mood. Another widely used approach is interpersonal therapy (IPT), which targets the social difficulties that both give rise to and get exacerbated by depression. Therapists may combine approaches as needed.
Can therapy for depression be done online?
Studies have found that online therapy can be highly effective for treating depression, although it may be more challenging to build a good therapist-patient alliance on screen than in person—at least at first. However, online therapy can offer considerable advantages. Accessibility and convenience are tops among them. Some people actually find it easier to talk about problems online than in person. While online therapy typically limits visibility of facial expression and body gestures that give important nonverbal cues to a patient’s state of mind, it can give therapists a glimpse into a patient’s world and life, providing information that can be highly useful in guiding therapy.
How effective is therapy for depression?
Many studies show that therapy is highly effective provided that patients complete the prescribed course of therapy, commonly 16 to 20 sessions. Over the long term, it is more effective than medication and the effects are more enduring. As a result, psychotherapy has the power not just to relieve current suffering but to prevent future episodes of the disorder. Therapy reverses the dysfunction in neural circuitry that disposes individuals to a negative view of themselves, the world, and their future and they acquire coping techniques, problem-solving skills, and understanding of their own vulnerabilities that are useful over the course of a lifetime.