Therapists in Merritt Island, FL
Kelly Hunsaker
RMHCI, MA
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Merritt Island, FL 32952 (Online Only)
Are you tired of feeling stuck and are ready to embrace a healthier and more fulfilling life? Are you desiring emotional support, effective coping strategies, healing, recovery, personal growth, and self-empowerment? You are at the right place. In counseling, I will help you regain control of your mental and emotional well-being. To achieve this I will guide you in healing from your past wounds and break free from destructive patterns. You will learn how to effectively manage your addiction, anxiety, depression, or trauma-related symptoms. You will finally feel empowered to break from the old habits and unhealthy relationships.
Are you tired of feeling stuck and are ready to embrace a healthier and more fulfilling life? Are you desiring emotional support, effective coping strategies, healing, recovery, personal growth, and self-empowerment? You are at the right place. In counseling, I will help you regain control of your mental and emotional well-being. To achieve this I will guide you in healing from your past wounds and break free from destructive patterns. You will learn how to effectively manage your addiction, anxiety, depression, or trauma-related symptoms. You will finally feel empowered to break from the old habits and unhealthy relationships.
Fresh Start Behavioral Counseling
MA, LMHC
Verified Verified
Merritt Island, FL 32952
I specialize working with clients who suffer from depression and anxiety, and other mental health issues.
If you are seeking a therapist to help with life's problems, let me help you. The counseling process is about your journey to healing, which can seem overwhelming. Mental Health is a process, and I am professional trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy. Living in your thoughts and not being able to regulate emotions can lead to destructive behavior patterns. My goal for your therapy is to help you discover the mental health tools to improve relationships and increase your quality of life. We will meet and determine which treatment and modality works the best for your situation and presenting issues
I specialize working with clients who suffer from depression and anxiety, and other mental health issues.
If you are seeking a therapist to help with life's problems, let me help you. The counseling process is about your journey to healing, which can seem overwhelming. Mental Health is a process, and I am professional trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy. Living in your thoughts and not being able to regulate emotions can lead to destructive behavior patterns. My goal for your therapy is to help you discover the mental health tools to improve relationships and increase your quality of life. We will meet and determine which treatment and modality works the best for your situation and presenting issues
Kimberly Tomlinson - Peace Place Wellness
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, MA, LMHC, QS
Verified Verified
Merritt Island, FL 32952
My interests and specializations involve assisting clients with a range of issues including depression, anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, Schizophrenia, PTSD, ADHD, Relational problems, crisis management, OCD, etc.
At its root, therapy is about awareness and using new awareness to make healthy changes. As a professional counselor, my desire is to inspire and empower clients to optimally manage their spiritual, mental, and physical health individually and relationally. As a survivor, I support a survivor mentality, acknowledging and honoring negative life experiences and feelings yet consistently seeking solutions rather than existing in problems. I enjoy pursuing innovative therapeutic techniques and proactively employing these techniques to support my clients' ultimate health and wellness. I appreciate the value of counseling but I also work to make counseling affordable and accessible.
My interests and specializations involve assisting clients with a range of issues including depression, anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, Schizophrenia, PTSD, ADHD, Relational problems, crisis management, OCD, etc.
At its root, therapy is about awareness and using new awareness to make healthy changes. As a professional counselor, my desire is to inspire and empower clients to optimally manage their spiritual, mental, and physical health individually and relationally. As a survivor, I support a survivor mentality, acknowledging and honoring negative life experiences and feelings yet consistently seeking solutions rather than existing in problems. I enjoy pursuing innovative therapeutic techniques and proactively employing these techniques to support my clients' ultimate health and wellness. I appreciate the value of counseling but I also work to make counseling affordable and accessible.
Emily Like Schuleman
Counselor, MS, LMHC, LPCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Merritt Island, FL 32954 (Online Only)
I specialize in working with adolescents and adults who are struggling with trauma, depression, and anxiety.
"Courage doesn't happen when you have all the answers. It happens when you are ready to face the questions you have been avoiding your whole life" - Shannon L. Alder Are you someone needing to make changes, learn new ways of coping, and working towards healing? My passion in the mental health field is to work with adolescents and adults suffering from trauma, substance abuse, and other various disorders. I believe the therapeutic relationship as a sacred place to feel safe to explore past experiences and gain insight to a new hopeful future.
I specialize in working with adolescents and adults who are struggling with trauma, depression, and anxiety.
"Courage doesn't happen when you have all the answers. It happens when you are ready to face the questions you have been avoiding your whole life" - Shannon L. Alder Are you someone needing to make changes, learn new ways of coping, and working towards healing? My passion in the mental health field is to work with adolescents and adults suffering from trauma, substance abuse, and other various disorders. I believe the therapeutic relationship as a sacred place to feel safe to explore past experiences and gain insight to a new hopeful future.
Angie Moates
Counselor, MA, LMHC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Merritt Island, FL 32952
My primary focus is helping INDIVIDUALS and COUPLES going through challenging, transitional life issues. I work with people who are experiencing MARRIAGE or RELATIONSHIP difficulty, as well as with those experiencing major life change, needing expert help to bring clarity and peace to their lives. I have valuable experience working with issues such as: grief and loss, depression, anxiety, abuse issues and PTSD, as well as major life transition stages such as relationship break up, divorce, retirement or job loss. I offer a FREE 15 MINUTE CONSULTATION via phone.
My primary focus is helping INDIVIDUALS and COUPLES going through challenging, transitional life issues. I work with people who are experiencing MARRIAGE or RELATIONSHIP difficulty, as well as with those experiencing major life change, needing expert help to bring clarity and peace to their lives. I have valuable experience working with issues such as: grief and loss, depression, anxiety, abuse issues and PTSD, as well as major life transition stages such as relationship break up, divorce, retirement or job loss. I offer a FREE 15 MINUTE CONSULTATION via phone.
Ashley Robertson
Pre-Licensed Professional, RCSWI, MSW
Verified Verified
Merritt Island, FL 32952
Ready for positive changes in your life? Ashley provides compassionate care towards people who are suffering from trauma, stress, relationship challenges, depression, and anxiety. Ashley’s focus is to facilitate each individual’s growth and development personally, as well as improving relational issues. She favors a holistic approach to assist in the healing process by addressing the whole person where they are physically, emotionally, mentally, and spiritually.
Ready for positive changes in your life? Ashley provides compassionate care towards people who are suffering from trauma, stress, relationship challenges, depression, and anxiety. Ashley’s focus is to facilitate each individual’s growth and development personally, as well as improving relational issues. She favors a holistic approach to assist in the healing process by addressing the whole person where they are physically, emotionally, mentally, and spiritually.
Dr. Andrea L. Coverman
Psychologist, PsyD, CAP, CADAC
Verified Verified
Merritt Island, FL 32953
My professional career spans more than 15 years’ experience providing direct bio-psycho-social-diagnostic evaluation and treatment planning client/patient-centered services with clinical practice specialties that include: integrative assessment, addiction(s) & substance abuse screening/treatment/relapse-prevention, dual-diagnosis treatment, psychoeducation, and psychotherapeutic services representing multiculturally diverse adolescents, adults, and the geriatric population(s). I am CAP/CADAC Certified and a National Health Service Psychologist.
My professional career spans more than 15 years’ experience providing direct bio-psycho-social-diagnostic evaluation and treatment planning client/patient-centered services with clinical practice specialties that include: integrative assessment, addiction(s) & substance abuse screening/treatment/relapse-prevention, dual-diagnosis treatment, psychoeducation, and psychotherapeutic services representing multiculturally diverse adolescents, adults, and the geriatric population(s). I am CAP/CADAC Certified and a National Health Service Psychologist.
Jessica Stebbins
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Merritt Island, FL 32953
Do you or your teenager suffer from feeling overwhelmed, stressed, or anxious all the time? Does it keep you from living the life that you always dreamed? Have you experienced trauma? With over 10 years experience, I can help you find your peace and strength! I specialize in working with teenagers and adults to overcome anxiety and trauma and live a meaningful life. I collaborate with clients to help them determine their own goals and identify ways that they can reach those goals.
Do you or your teenager suffer from feeling overwhelmed, stressed, or anxious all the time? Does it keep you from living the life that you always dreamed? Have you experienced trauma? With over 10 years experience, I can help you find your peace and strength! I specialize in working with teenagers and adults to overcome anxiety and trauma and live a meaningful life. I collaborate with clients to help them determine their own goals and identify ways that they can reach those goals.
Saffrone G Emerson
Counselor, PhD, LMHC, NCC
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Merritt Island, FL 32953
Become the Best YOU! Are you prepared to improve the overall quality of your life & make choices to CHANGE & GROW? Then allow Dr. Saffrone to assist you in creating a path. Dr. S is dedicated to assisting patients in improving themselves. The lives of students, couples, families, 1st Responders & professionals are enhanced using CBT & solution focused therapeutic interventions. While addressing the complex life dynamics individuals experience, her goal is to assist & facilitate the changes needed to live your best life. Reach your potential, overcome difficult life transitions, & challenges by implementing new skills & techniques.
Become the Best YOU! Are you prepared to improve the overall quality of your life & make choices to CHANGE & GROW? Then allow Dr. Saffrone to assist you in creating a path. Dr. S is dedicated to assisting patients in improving themselves. The lives of students, couples, families, 1st Responders & professionals are enhanced using CBT & solution focused therapeutic interventions. While addressing the complex life dynamics individuals experience, her goal is to assist & facilitate the changes needed to live your best life. Reach your potential, overcome difficult life transitions, & challenges by implementing new skills & techniques.
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Lori Perver
Counselor, LMHC, EDTC
Verified Verified
Melbourne, FL 32940
Waitlist for new clients
Specializing in substance use, eating and mood disorders means that Lori is able to provide focused care in depression, anxiety and addictive issues.
Lori has specialized in mood disorders and substance use in teens and young adults since 2016, and has since gained specialization in other addictive and manipulative behaviors such as personality disorders, parasuicidal tendencies, suicidal behaviors and eating disorders. Lori is currently only working with ages 13 and up, and is happy to offer a Christian counseling approach upon request. Special treatment approaches and accommodations will be necessary for those with a specific focus on disordered eating. Parent involvement with minors is required when necessary.
Specializing in substance use, eating and mood disorders means that Lori is able to provide focused care in depression, anxiety and addictive issues.
Lori has specialized in mood disorders and substance use in teens and young adults since 2016, and has since gained specialization in other addictive and manipulative behaviors such as personality disorders, parasuicidal tendencies, suicidal behaviors and eating disorders. Lori is currently only working with ages 13 and up, and is happy to offer a Christian counseling approach upon request. Special treatment approaches and accommodations will be necessary for those with a specific focus on disordered eating. Parent involvement with minors is required when necessary.
Laurie Donaldson
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Melbourne, FL 32940
"For your best mental health thru the lifespan." Whether you are dealing with anxiety, depression, PTSD, trauma, or other challenges of modern living, I would like to help you find relief. Taking an integrative and holistic approach that incorporates traditional psychological methods with new innovations in EMDR, energy psychology (EFT), neuroscience, and mindfulness, we will work together to facilitate quick and lasting change. If you have long-standing trauma, depression, or anxiety that has been resistant to other types of treatment, you will receive rapid results using an integrative approach. I also work with couples experiencing problems in their relationship using the Gottman method.
"For your best mental health thru the lifespan." Whether you are dealing with anxiety, depression, PTSD, trauma, or other challenges of modern living, I would like to help you find relief. Taking an integrative and holistic approach that incorporates traditional psychological methods with new innovations in EMDR, energy psychology (EFT), neuroscience, and mindfulness, we will work together to facilitate quick and lasting change. If you have long-standing trauma, depression, or anxiety that has been resistant to other types of treatment, you will receive rapid results using an integrative approach. I also work with couples experiencing problems in their relationship using the Gottman method.
Arielle Young
Counselor, LMHC
Verified Verified
Cocoa, FL 32922 (Online Only)
A lot of those whom struggle with depression and anxiety have nervous systems that are in constant survival and are not even aware of that.
Life is not easy. We have all been through at least one event that affected us in a way where it follows us and finds ways to get our attention. For a lot of us this may be depression and anxiety. Lack of a sense of identity. Trying to survive in a world where we are told to live and think a certain way. But at the end of the day, we are all different; built with our own unique energetic and genetic blueprint. So how in any way can each of us follow the same path, the same way of living?
A lot of those whom struggle with depression and anxiety have nervous systems that are in constant survival and are not even aware of that.
Life is not easy. We have all been through at least one event that affected us in a way where it follows us and finds ways to get our attention. For a lot of us this may be depression and anxiety. Lack of a sense of identity. Trying to survive in a world where we are told to live and think a certain way. But at the end of the day, we are all different; built with our own unique energetic and genetic blueprint. So how in any way can each of us follow the same path, the same way of living?
Marydora Conley
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, LCSW
Verified Verified
Cocoa Beach, FL 32931
Individuals, couples, and families struggling with eating disorders, relationship concerns, grief & loss, dependencies, depression and anxieties are the types of clients with whom I have successfully worked.
When someone is faced with emotional pain, knowing what to do is difficult and counseling can be freightening. As a marriage & family therapist and social worker, it is my practice to provide a safe environment for clients to resolve their issues of concern. Using the client's expertise of self as a vital part of my team is solicited and used along with my life experience and educational knowledge to make positive changes. Validation and client strengths are part of the therapeutic process. Feeling in control of one's situation and finding hope for a healthy future can be expected.
Individuals, couples, and families struggling with eating disorders, relationship concerns, grief & loss, dependencies, depression and anxieties are the types of clients with whom I have successfully worked.
When someone is faced with emotional pain, knowing what to do is difficult and counseling can be freightening. As a marriage & family therapist and social worker, it is my practice to provide a safe environment for clients to resolve their issues of concern. Using the client's expertise of self as a vital part of my team is solicited and used along with my life experience and educational knowledge to make positive changes. Validation and client strengths are part of the therapeutic process. Feeling in control of one's situation and finding hope for a healthy future can be expected.
Jacqueline Maple
Counselor, LMHC, MCAP, QS
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Cocoa Beach, FL 32931 (Online Only)
My specialties include trauma, substance abuse, anxiety, depression and difficulty adjusting to the seasons of life.
Do you feel different, misunderstood, judged, embarrassed and or ashamed? Do you know how to create and enforce healthy relationships/healthy boundaries? Do you engage in negative self talk and have self esteem issues? Are you struggling with relationships at home and or at work? Are you or is someone you care for abusing substances? Together we will explore the way you make sense of the world and how your thoughts impact your feelings and behaviors. With a deeper understanding of yourself we will work on forgiveness, acceptance and making positive changes.
My specialties include trauma, substance abuse, anxiety, depression and difficulty adjusting to the seasons of life.
Do you feel different, misunderstood, judged, embarrassed and or ashamed? Do you know how to create and enforce healthy relationships/healthy boundaries? Do you engage in negative self talk and have self esteem issues? Are you struggling with relationships at home and or at work? Are you or is someone you care for abusing substances? Together we will explore the way you make sense of the world and how your thoughts impact your feelings and behaviors. With a deeper understanding of yourself we will work on forgiveness, acceptance and making positive changes.
Seaside Family Counseling
Counselor, LMHC
Verified Verified
Rockledge, FL 32955
COUPLE'S COUNSELING & FAMILY THERAPY: Specializing in resolving conflict, healing emotional wounds and restoring relationships. I also treat a variety of conditions related to anxiety and depression, offer life coaching and specialize in working with people of faith. You'll learn valuable communication, problem solving and conflict resolution skills and how to fight fair. I encourage assertiveness and promote authenticity and healthy boundaries. We might also explore coping mechanisms, attachment and parenting styles, and love languages. I help my clients better understand their feelings and communicate their needs.
COUPLE'S COUNSELING & FAMILY THERAPY: Specializing in resolving conflict, healing emotional wounds and restoring relationships. I also treat a variety of conditions related to anxiety and depression, offer life coaching and specialize in working with people of faith. You'll learn valuable communication, problem solving and conflict resolution skills and how to fight fair. I encourage assertiveness and promote authenticity and healthy boundaries. We might also explore coping mechanisms, attachment and parenting styles, and love languages. I help my clients better understand their feelings and communicate their needs.
Laurie Paquette
Psychologist, PhD, QS-MHC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Melbourne, FL 32940
You're probably here because something in your life isn't going as well as you'd like. Tired of being stuck at home, feeling more alone, isolated from friends and loved ones. These are challenging times and taking care of your mental health needs is important. I have 25 years of experience working with children, adolescents, and adults who struggle with a variety of challenges including anxiety, depression, ADHD, trauma, and more. Let me help you feel better and lead a happier, healthier life! Thanks for reading my profile, I look forward to seeing you soon.
You're probably here because something in your life isn't going as well as you'd like. Tired of being stuck at home, feeling more alone, isolated from friends and loved ones. These are challenging times and taking care of your mental health needs is important. I have 25 years of experience working with children, adolescents, and adults who struggle with a variety of challenges including anxiety, depression, ADHD, trauma, and more. Let me help you feel better and lead a happier, healthier life! Thanks for reading my profile, I look forward to seeing you soon.
Embrace Wellness Center
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Cocoa, FL 32927
Christians often struggle with depression, anxiety, addictions or other issues. These struggles can led you to feel as if you are defective or damaged beyond God's ability to repair. This couldn't be further from the truth. Nothing is impossible with God, and even our deepest wounds and behaviors that fill us with shame and guilt are not beyond reach for his healing. Often, Christians struggle to find a counselor who shares their world view and can understand their beliefs and needs. Sometimes, you can become discouraged by others around you who are trying to help, but don't have the training to help you obtain needed healing.
Christians often struggle with depression, anxiety, addictions or other issues. These struggles can led you to feel as if you are defective or damaged beyond God's ability to repair. This couldn't be further from the truth. Nothing is impossible with God, and even our deepest wounds and behaviors that fill us with shame and guilt are not beyond reach for his healing. Often, Christians struggle to find a counselor who shares their world view and can understand their beliefs and needs. Sometimes, you can become discouraged by others around you who are trying to help, but don't have the training to help you obtain needed healing.
Jennifer J. Ahearn
Registered Mental Health Counselor Intern, MS, NCC
Verified Verified
Viera, FL 32955
Are you having relationship difficulties? Would you like to increase your communication skills and feel closer to your partner and your children? Do you want to feel more balanced, less anxious and depressed? Do you feel you have experienced a trauma and are stuck in your development or relationship with yourself or those you care about? A person is affected by influences and experiences, through family life, social, and work environments throughout the lifetime. Growth and learning are life-long endeavors. Would you like to feel more fulfilled in your relationships? Call me today.
Are you having relationship difficulties? Would you like to increase your communication skills and feel closer to your partner and your children? Do you want to feel more balanced, less anxious and depressed? Do you feel you have experienced a trauma and are stuck in your development or relationship with yourself or those you care about? A person is affected by influences and experiences, through family life, social, and work environments throughout the lifetime. Growth and learning are life-long endeavors. Would you like to feel more fulfilled in your relationships? Call me today.
Suzi Marsh Meffen
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, BBA, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Melbourne, FL 32940
Welcome to The Center for Codependency Recovery! It is possible to face and change addictive and unfulfilling relationships with the compulsive or emotionally ill. If you struggle with depression or anxiety, a relationship concern, or, you or someone you love has an emotional illness or an addiction problem this type of counseling may be ideal for you. If you find yourself feeling sad, depressed, anxious and unmotivated and want a guide to give you a plan for tackling your issues or if you want to be free of negative thoughts and self doubt , give us a call! Be joyful and at ease with yourself and others again!
Welcome to The Center for Codependency Recovery! It is possible to face and change addictive and unfulfilling relationships with the compulsive or emotionally ill. If you struggle with depression or anxiety, a relationship concern, or, you or someone you love has an emotional illness or an addiction problem this type of counseling may be ideal for you. If you find yourself feeling sad, depressed, anxious and unmotivated and want a guide to give you a plan for tackling your issues or if you want to be free of negative thoughts and self doubt , give us a call! Be joyful and at ease with yourself and others again!
Veronica Montoya
Counselor, LMHC
Verified Verified
Cocoa, FL 32926
I have worked with people with a broad range of issues including anxiety, depression, substance use, parent-child relationships, self-esteem, decision making issues, and body image issues.
Welcome! I am glad that you made the choice to seek therapy. It is very important to me that you get the results you are looking for in your therapy and that your experience is a very positive one. The most important aspect of my work with you will be to build a positive, trusting therapeutic relationship in which we can together work through whatever difficulties you may be facing.
I have worked with people with a broad range of issues including anxiety, depression, substance use, parent-child relationships, self-esteem, decision making issues, and body image issues.
Welcome! I am glad that you made the choice to seek therapy. It is very important to me that you get the results you are looking for in your therapy and that your experience is a very positive one. The most important aspect of my work with you will be to build a positive, trusting therapeutic relationship in which we can together work through whatever difficulties you may be facing.
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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.