Depression Therapists in Carrollwood, FL
S. Ashley Carr
Counselor, MA, LMHC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Carrollwood, FL 33618
Specialized practice for girls in their teens and twenties navigating anxiety and looking to build their confidence. Your moods have been fluctuating and you aren’t sure if you’re actually depressed or just feeling stuck. As a teen, you may feel overwhelmed, anxious, and not feel as motivated as you used to. As a young adult, you may be struggling with college stress, job dissatisfaction, relationships, family concerns, or all of the above.
Specialized practice for girls in their teens and twenties navigating anxiety and looking to build their confidence. Your moods have been fluctuating and you aren’t sure if you’re actually depressed or just feeling stuck. As a teen, you may feel overwhelmed, anxious, and not feel as motivated as you used to. As a young adult, you may be struggling with college stress, job dissatisfaction, relationships, family concerns, or all of the above.
Affordable Counseling Center of Florida
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Carrollwood, FL 33625
We offer in person and online counseling. We have a sliding scale from $60 - $120. We are available days, evenings and weekends for your convenience. We do not accept Medicaid. The Counseling Team specializes in working with couples, families, individual,s troubled teens & children. We help with marriage and couples counseling, depression, stress, anxiety, trauma, co-dependency issues, addiction, anger issues, communication skills, fighting fairly, and other sources of stress that compromise the quality of a person's daily life experience.
We offer in person and online counseling. We have a sliding scale from $60 - $120. We are available days, evenings and weekends for your convenience. We do not accept Medicaid. The Counseling Team specializes in working with couples, families, individual,s troubled teens & children. We help with marriage and couples counseling, depression, stress, anxiety, trauma, co-dependency issues, addiction, anger issues, communication skills, fighting fairly, and other sources of stress that compromise the quality of a person's daily life experience.
David Grabau
Psychologist, PsyD, EdM
Verified Verified
Carrollwood, FL 33618
I specialize in treating depression, anxiety disorders, behavioral excesses and deficiencies, relationship problems, and chronic emotional disorders; loss, grief and trauma.
I think of my work as a way of helping patients make friends with themselves. I believe that we torture ourselves by holding onto memories that are painful. We play endless "tape recordings" in our minds that create anxiety, depression or compulsive behaviors. We repeat destructive patterns in our relationships which lead to isolation, shame, regret and guilt. Our choices in life become narrow and limited. Keeping unpleasant feelings at bay becomes our priority thus sapping us of energy. With the release of that energy prosperity can develop in all areas of life.
I specialize in treating depression, anxiety disorders, behavioral excesses and deficiencies, relationship problems, and chronic emotional disorders; loss, grief and trauma.
I think of my work as a way of helping patients make friends with themselves. I believe that we torture ourselves by holding onto memories that are painful. We play endless "tape recordings" in our minds that create anxiety, depression or compulsive behaviors. We repeat destructive patterns in our relationships which lead to isolation, shame, regret and guilt. Our choices in life become narrow and limited. Keeping unpleasant feelings at bay becomes our priority thus sapping us of energy. With the release of that energy prosperity can develop in all areas of life.
John Hendershot
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Carrollwood, FL 33625
Together we can identify counterproductive thinking patterns and behaviors that contribute to your anxiety, depression, anger, frustration, fear, low self-esteem, and problems in relationships.
Therapy can help you enhance your awareness of how your unrealistic or negative beliefs and thinking patterns about yourself and others undermine the quality of your life. Therapy can help you change those dysfunctional thoughts and beliefs. These changes in thinking will go hand-in-hand with improvements in your moods, decisions, quality of your relationships, and the quality of your life. Therapy can help you overcome grief and loss, navigate major changes and life stages, enhance motivation, improve coping skills for dealing with stress, anxiety, and fear, and learn to deal with anger, rage, frustration, and disappointment more constructively.
Together we can identify counterproductive thinking patterns and behaviors that contribute to your anxiety, depression, anger, frustration, fear, low self-esteem, and problems in relationships.
Therapy can help you enhance your awareness of how your unrealistic or negative beliefs and thinking patterns about yourself and others undermine the quality of your life. Therapy can help you change those dysfunctional thoughts and beliefs. These changes in thinking will go hand-in-hand with improvements in your moods, decisions, quality of your relationships, and the quality of your life. Therapy can help you overcome grief and loss, navigate major changes and life stages, enhance motivation, improve coping skills for dealing with stress, anxiety, and fear, and learn to deal with anger, rage, frustration, and disappointment more constructively.
Come Get Help, LLC
Counselor, MA, LMHC, LMFT
Verified Verified
7 Endorsed
Carrollwood, FL 33625
While you're there, you can also take a FREE anxiety, depression, and relationship test, and view our availability through our online calendar.
WE ARE ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS. We have immediate openings for tele-therapy (video or phone sessions) and would be honored to support you during this time of uncertainty. We're living a difficult time in history, where our stress levels can affect all areas of our lives. If you feel hopeless about a better future and have done everything in your power to make things better, maybe we can help. You don't have to go through this alone. Looking for professional help is the first step towards a better future.
While you're there, you can also take a FREE anxiety, depression, and relationship test, and view our availability through our online calendar.
WE ARE ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS. We have immediate openings for tele-therapy (video or phone sessions) and would be honored to support you during this time of uncertainty. We're living a difficult time in history, where our stress levels can affect all areas of our lives. If you feel hopeless about a better future and have done everything in your power to make things better, maybe we can help. You don't have to go through this alone. Looking for professional help is the first step towards a better future.
Jessika Czverencz (Redman)
Counselor, DBH, NCC, CO-LPC, FL-LMFT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Carrollwood, FL 33625 (Online Only)
Counseling can help you alleviate depression, worry less, change problematic patterns, evaluate and/or improve relationships, and heal from difficult experiences or losses.
On the outside, maybe it seems like you're ok. But internally, you're depleted, overwhelmed, and not sure where to start. Most of us have experienced times in our lives were we get stuck. Sometimes laying awake night after night overthinking every worry and fear. Other times, we feel hopeless. Depressed. Lost. You know something has to change, and sometimes you might even know what has to change, but you just can't seem to muster up the energy or will to make it happen. If life isn't everything you hoped it would be there is hope. Connecting with the right therapist may be one of the greatest investments in yourself
Counseling can help you alleviate depression, worry less, change problematic patterns, evaluate and/or improve relationships, and heal from difficult experiences or losses.
On the outside, maybe it seems like you're ok. But internally, you're depleted, overwhelmed, and not sure where to start. Most of us have experienced times in our lives were we get stuck. Sometimes laying awake night after night overthinking every worry and fear. Other times, we feel hopeless. Depressed. Lost. You know something has to change, and sometimes you might even know what has to change, but you just can't seem to muster up the energy or will to make it happen. If life isn't everything you hoped it would be there is hope. Connecting with the right therapist may be one of the greatest investments in yourself
Counseling The Soul, LLC
Pre-Licensed Professional, RMHI
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Carrollwood, FL 33618
Our families, past relationships, and trauma events impact who we are as people, whether we like it or not. There is great freedom in breaking generational curses and creating a healthier relationship for yourself, the people you love and generation to follow. I can’t fix whatever you are going through but will make sure you don’t have to fight it alone. I specialize in working with people who deal with addiction, substance abuse, anger issues, depression, self-esteem, family conflict, men’s issues, etc. I am motivated to see you become the person you desire to be.
Our families, past relationships, and trauma events impact who we are as people, whether we like it or not. There is great freedom in breaking generational curses and creating a healthier relationship for yourself, the people you love and generation to follow. I can’t fix whatever you are going through but will make sure you don’t have to fight it alone. I specialize in working with people who deal with addiction, substance abuse, anger issues, depression, self-esteem, family conflict, men’s issues, etc. I am motivated to see you become the person you desire to be.
Sharon Maisonet
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Carrollwood, FL 33618
My approach is integrative as I utilize CBT, DBT, along with other evidence-based interventions focusing on a variety of issues such as anxiety, depression, ADHD, emotional, behavioral difficulties, life transitions, parenting stress, relational and adjustment issues.
Do you feel that your child/teen has been struggling to express or manage difficult emotions? Or worrying more than usual with school issues/friendships? Do you find yourself distancing from others, unable to concentrate and keep up with life's demands? If so, there is help. As a therapist, my goal is to walk with my clients on their journey towards healing through compassion, communication and growth. My aim is to create a space of understanding, awareness, and change by establishing a trusting and caring relationship with individuals across the lifespan, from children to adults, to support them in reaching their goals.
My approach is integrative as I utilize CBT, DBT, along with other evidence-based interventions focusing on a variety of issues such as anxiety, depression, ADHD, emotional, behavioral difficulties, life transitions, parenting stress, relational and adjustment issues.
Do you feel that your child/teen has been struggling to express or manage difficult emotions? Or worrying more than usual with school issues/friendships? Do you find yourself distancing from others, unable to concentrate and keep up with life's demands? If so, there is help. As a therapist, my goal is to walk with my clients on their journey towards healing through compassion, communication and growth. My aim is to create a space of understanding, awareness, and change by establishing a trusting and caring relationship with individuals across the lifespan, from children to adults, to support them in reaching their goals.
Jennifer L Klaus
Registered Mental Health Counselor Intern, MA, RMHCI, RN
Verified Verified
Carrollwood, FL 33625
Sometimes life just seems harder than it should be and you cannot find peace. Feeling stressed, anxious, sad or depressed becomes increasingly familiar, and can start impacting your everyday life, relationships, or work/school. I offer support, the time and space, to better understand what is at the core of what challenges you; and, help developing the strengths and coping tools you have, while also finding new ones to equip you to better handle whatever comes your way
Sometimes life just seems harder than it should be and you cannot find peace. Feeling stressed, anxious, sad or depressed becomes increasingly familiar, and can start impacting your everyday life, relationships, or work/school. I offer support, the time and space, to better understand what is at the core of what challenges you; and, help developing the strengths and coping tools you have, while also finding new ones to equip you to better handle whatever comes your way
Counseling The Soul, LLC Ailyn Flores
Counselor, LMHC, MS, Q Super
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Carrollwood, FL 33618
I have treated clients with a variety of mental health issues such as depression, anxiety, ADHD, behavioral issues, trauma, and sexual abuse.
Everyone goes through difficult times in their lives. Do not feel like you have to be alone during these moments. At Counseling The Soul you can gain insight to the things that you are struggling with and get the help that you are seeking. Let me assist you in living the life that you deserve. As your mental health therapist let me help you through your journey where you will feel safe to talk about how you feel without being judged. Do not let depression, anxiety or a past traumatic situation make you feel helpless, because there is help! We also provide Psychiatric services for medications management. Tambien hablo español.
I have treated clients with a variety of mental health issues such as depression, anxiety, ADHD, behavioral issues, trauma, and sexual abuse.
Everyone goes through difficult times in their lives. Do not feel like you have to be alone during these moments. At Counseling The Soul you can gain insight to the things that you are struggling with and get the help that you are seeking. Let me assist you in living the life that you deserve. As your mental health therapist let me help you through your journey where you will feel safe to talk about how you feel without being judged. Do not let depression, anxiety or a past traumatic situation make you feel helpless, because there is help! We also provide Psychiatric services for medications management. Tambien hablo español.
Andrea C Taylor
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CCAPT
Verified Verified
Carrollwood, FL 33625
I've worked with individuals and couples who have a variety of personal issues such as depression/anxiety, OCD, stress, family problems, trauma/abuse, relationships/parenting, grief/bereavement, infertility, life-threatening illnesses and more.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Certified Clinical Anxiety Treatment Professional based in the Tampa, Florida area. Over the years as a clinician, my experience has taught me that the most important aspect of counseling, is the connection and comfort you feel with the person you choose to share your personal struggles.
I've worked with individuals and couples who have a variety of personal issues such as depression/anxiety, OCD, stress, family problems, trauma/abuse, relationships/parenting, grief/bereavement, infertility, life-threatening illnesses and more.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Certified Clinical Anxiety Treatment Professional based in the Tampa, Florida area. Over the years as a clinician, my experience has taught me that the most important aspect of counseling, is the connection and comfort you feel with the person you choose to share your personal struggles.
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"Open your eyes, look within. Are you satisfied with the life you are living?" - Bob Marley Sometimes we find ourselves seeking help and support when life hands us a path we aren't prepared to deal with. I believe that understanding and exploring the authentic self is essential in overcoming many complex struggles. I work to help uncover what my clients basic truth is, and in doing so work with anxiety, depression, stress, anger management, premarital, marriage, relationships, grief, women's issues, sex & love addictions, betrayal and low self-esteem. I am a Christian Counselor here to help you feel supported and encourage you.
"Open your eyes, look within. Are you satisfied with the life you are living?" - Bob Marley Sometimes we find ourselves seeking help and support when life hands us a path we aren't prepared to deal with. I believe that understanding and exploring the authentic self is essential in overcoming many complex struggles. I work to help uncover what my clients basic truth is, and in doing so work with anxiety, depression, stress, anger management, premarital, marriage, relationships, grief, women's issues, sex & love addictions, betrayal and low self-esteem. I am a Christian Counselor here to help you feel supported and encourage you.
Lorraine Kushner
Verified Verified
Carrollwood, FL 33618 (Online Only)
I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and have been in practice since 1994. My specialties include birth related problems such as postpartum depression, miscarriage, and infertility, as well as issues relating to death, dying and bereavement. I also work with clients who are depressed and are experiencing anxiety, panic,attacks, adjustment and mood disorders. If you are currently taking psychotropic medications prescribed by your physician, talk therapy will be a positive adjunct to your present regimen of help. I am a Lamaze Certified Childbirth Educator and have taught childbirth classes in the past.
I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and have been in practice since 1994. My specialties include birth related problems such as postpartum depression, miscarriage, and infertility, as well as issues relating to death, dying and bereavement. I also work with clients who are depressed and are experiencing anxiety, panic,attacks, adjustment and mood disorders. If you are currently taking psychotropic medications prescribed by your physician, talk therapy will be a positive adjunct to your present regimen of help. I am a Lamaze Certified Childbirth Educator and have taught childbirth classes in the past.
Susan Morhard Posada
Counselor, PhD, LMHC, LMFT
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Carrollwood, FL 33618
Telehealth offered: Phone or confidential video-therapy. Are you struggling with relationship issues at home or in the workplace; having difficulty with parenting, post-divorce issues, anger, stress management, anxiety, depression or alcoholism? Is your teen having self-esteem issues, peer problems or recently become more difficult to get along with? Do you have unresolved trauma that is effecting your? I provide counseling services to adults, teens, couples (gay and straight), and families. "Investing in yourself and your relationships is investing in your future." When you are your best, you provide your best for other's.
Telehealth offered: Phone or confidential video-therapy. Are you struggling with relationship issues at home or in the workplace; having difficulty with parenting, post-divorce issues, anger, stress management, anxiety, depression or alcoholism? Is your teen having self-esteem issues, peer problems or recently become more difficult to get along with? Do you have unresolved trauma that is effecting your? I provide counseling services to adults, teens, couples (gay and straight), and families. "Investing in yourself and your relationships is investing in your future." When you are your best, you provide your best for other's.
Adaliz Garces
Counselor, LMHC, CCTS-I, C-DBT, CGCS
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Carrollwood, FL 33625 (Online Only)
My areas of specialty include anxiety, trauma, grief and loss, depression, anger management, distress tolerance, emotional regulation, relationship enhancement, and life transitions.
*Accepting New Teletherapy Clients* Feeling constantly stressed, anxious, irritable, and easily angered by others or with yourself? You find yourself frustrated by the challenges of managing your emotions and asking yourself, "Why am I having such a hard time controlling my emotions?" or telling yourself "I should be able to handle this!" You've found that managing anxiety and the stress from everyday life feels overwhelming, and, you're exhausted. You want to be able to manage how you respond to daily stress and worry in ways that help you live a better quality of life and improve your relationship with others. I can help!
My areas of specialty include anxiety, trauma, grief and loss, depression, anger management, distress tolerance, emotional regulation, relationship enhancement, and life transitions.
*Accepting New Teletherapy Clients* Feeling constantly stressed, anxious, irritable, and easily angered by others or with yourself? You find yourself frustrated by the challenges of managing your emotions and asking yourself, "Why am I having such a hard time controlling my emotions?" or telling yourself "I should be able to handle this!" You've found that managing anxiety and the stress from everyday life feels overwhelming, and, you're exhausted. You want to be able to manage how you respond to daily stress and worry in ways that help you live a better quality of life and improve your relationship with others. I can help!
Mary Joye, LMHC
Counselor, MA, LMHC, LPCC
Verified Verified
Carrollwood, FL 33618
Hello, Im Mary Joye, a solution-focused therapist, which is exactly as it sounds. We seek solutions instead of solely focusing on the problem. If you're stuck, stressed, depressed, anxious, have relationship issues or have experienced a trauma or life changing event, there is help and hope. You may simply be in need of life coaching for help making decisions. You'll be in a nonjudgmental environment as we work together so you can enjoy your most authentic and best life moving forward. You have your own answers and it's my job to help you listen to yourself and make your best choices.
Hello, Im Mary Joye, a solution-focused therapist, which is exactly as it sounds. We seek solutions instead of solely focusing on the problem. If you're stuck, stressed, depressed, anxious, have relationship issues or have experienced a trauma or life changing event, there is help and hope. You may simply be in need of life coaching for help making decisions. You'll be in a nonjudgmental environment as we work together so you can enjoy your most authentic and best life moving forward. You have your own answers and it's my job to help you listen to yourself and make your best choices.
Callie Hill
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA, RMHCI
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Carrollwood, FL 33625
Life can get extremely difficult, leaving you feeling depressed, anxious, and alone. Asking for help doesn't mean you failed or that you are weak, it's quite the opposite. Our strength lies in our ability to be vulnerable and taking steps towards change. As your therapist, my first priority is making you feel comfortable and supported sharing your life with me. I want to meet you where you are at and work collaboratively with you to meet your goals. With every client I see, I aim to instill hope, trust, self-compassion, and self-acceptance.
Life can get extremely difficult, leaving you feeling depressed, anxious, and alone. Asking for help doesn't mean you failed or that you are weak, it's quite the opposite. Our strength lies in our ability to be vulnerable and taking steps towards change. As your therapist, my first priority is making you feel comfortable and supported sharing your life with me. I want to meet you where you are at and work collaboratively with you to meet your goals. With every client I see, I aim to instill hope, trust, self-compassion, and self-acceptance.
Sherry L Fidel
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, LCDC
Verified Verified
Carrollwood, FL 33618 (Online Only)
Are you ready to work past the limits you've set in your mind? Life can get extremely difficult, leaving you feeling depressed, anxious, and alone. Asking for help doesn't mean you failed or that you are weak, it's quite the opposite. Our strength lies in our ability to be vulnerable and take steps towards change. As your therapist, my first priority is making you feel comfortable and supported in sharing your life with me. I want to meet you where you are and work collaboratively with you to meet your goals. With every client I see, I aim to instill hope, trust, self-compassion, and self-acceptance.
Are you ready to work past the limits you've set in your mind? Life can get extremely difficult, leaving you feeling depressed, anxious, and alone. Asking for help doesn't mean you failed or that you are weak, it's quite the opposite. Our strength lies in our ability to be vulnerable and take steps towards change. As your therapist, my first priority is making you feel comfortable and supported in sharing your life with me. I want to meet you where you are and work collaboratively with you to meet your goals. With every client I see, I aim to instill hope, trust, self-compassion, and self-acceptance.
B. Marie English-Arterberry
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, QS
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Carrollwood, FL 33618 (Online Only)
I believe that each client is simply trying to find ways to cope with the tough challenges that are thrown at them. These challenges can leave you feeling overwhelmed, depressed, and anxious. It is ok to give yourself permission to seek support. I provide my clients with the compassionate support they need. As an interactive therapist, my work is centered around partnering with my clients and provide insightful and practical feedback that helps them tackle obstacles affecting their peace of mind.
I believe that each client is simply trying to find ways to cope with the tough challenges that are thrown at them. These challenges can leave you feeling overwhelmed, depressed, and anxious. It is ok to give yourself permission to seek support. I provide my clients with the compassionate support they need. As an interactive therapist, my work is centered around partnering with my clients and provide insightful and practical feedback that helps them tackle obstacles affecting their peace of mind.
Karen Schwartz
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, LMHC, QS, CRC, CCM, CVE
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Carrollwood, FL 33618
Do you feel heard? Are you looking for someone to talk to in a safe environment? I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, Certified Rehabilitation Counselor, and Qualified Supervisor for LMFT and LMHC interns. I have been providing counseling services since 2011. I have worked with clients with anxiety, depression, trauma, substance use, career difficulties, family and marriage concerns, etc. I believe in creating a safe spaces for my clients and creating individualized treatment plans. I believe in promoting change through personal growth and building a foundation of inner strength and building upon current skills and strength.
Do you feel heard? Are you looking for someone to talk to in a safe environment? I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, Certified Rehabilitation Counselor, and Qualified Supervisor for LMFT and LMHC interns. I have been providing counseling services since 2011. I have worked with clients with anxiety, depression, trauma, substance use, career difficulties, family and marriage concerns, etc. I believe in creating a safe spaces for my clients and creating individualized treatment plans. I believe in promoting change through personal growth and building a foundation of inner strength and building upon current skills and strength.
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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.