Therapists in Mount Dora, FL

Solution Focused: See our website: counselinganddevelopment.com.- Our Approach to Services: We understand that while everyone is unique, we share many problems and challenges. Our therapists appreciate that we are physical, emotional, and spiritual beings and that each of these facets require recognition, nurturing and encouragement. Our methods are based upon the recognition of the uniqueness if the individual, whether it be in a crisis situation or just an opportunity to learn about ourselves and grow. Our approach combines sensitivity and caring with years of clinical experience.

Do you wish you had someone neutral to talk to; someone outside your circle of friends or family; someone with whom you can express your true self without the fear of being judged? Our relationship will be one of respect, empathy, and understanding. My goal and focus in therapy is to help you find your own way and answers to your unique situations and problems. You do have the answers within yourself and I would be honored to help you find them and then implement the necessary changes to see new dreams materialize.

The mission of Life and Hope Counseling Center is to provide a caring environment that empowers our clients to begin to explore and make courageous choices that promote growth and healing. We are committed to families, individuals, couples and children to provide them with the best quality services that bring hope, support, and guidance into their life’s purpose. We focus on the strengths of each individual and family that will empower them to use these gifts as a catalyst for change. We believe that the counseling relationship is one of mutual trust and respect that promotes a healthy vision into one’s journey.

The myriad of choices and challenges in life can cause us to forget that we all have a divine purpose or that there is hope in a better tomorrow. Many times, finding that purpose or hope can feel even more difficult or even impossible, but there is always hope. I am passionate about intentional living, mental health wellbeing, and stewardship of the gifts God that He has entrusted with all of us. “Each of you should use whatever gift you have received to serve others, as faithful stewards of God’s grace in its various forms” (1 Peter 4:10, NIV).

I bring over 45 years of clinical and counseling experience to address the various difficulties in living presented by my patients. I respect the individuality, autonomy and privacy of each person seeking my professional services to the utmost. I hold Life Status Membership in the American Psychological Association and have been listed with the National Register of Health Service Psychologists since 1982. My priority is to provide you with a highly personalized approach and a safe, intimate, understanding environment for our work together. My special area of interest is working with addictive attachments such as codependency.

I am a clinical social worker. I have been providing therapy to individuals of all ages for 16 years. I have worked with a wide variety of issues from trauma related disorders to adjustments issues, addiction, memory issues, as well as mood disorders. Through my work I have learned that life has many challenges. These challenges can be overwhelming and lead to difficulties that present themselves as mental health issues. I view my role as being a healing agent by helping client's gain insight, learn new coping skills, and gain motivation to change.

"Instructions for living a life. Pay attention. Be astonished. Tell about it"-Mary Oliver. Finding a therapist you feel comfortable telling about your life, obstacles you may be facing, or areas where you desire to change can feel daunting. I strive to build a collaborative relationship with you/your child to understand your struggles, help you gain insight about issues that may be beyond your awareness, and provide you with tools and skills that will help you/your child manage emotions, and work through life’s challenges. My approach is integrative and flexible, with the use of strategies from cognitive behavioral therapy.

Advanced Behavioral Health Center offers state of the art comprehensive psychiatric and psychological services. We are the largest private practice in the area counting with general psychiatrists, child & adolescent psychiatrist, psychologists and counselors with a wide range of areas of interest and fields of expertise. We provide services for all age groups and have affiliations with Florida Hospital Waterman.

I believe in order to make a positive change you must be empowered to create the change you desire. Many times I see clients struggle because situations have happened to them and they identify with the hurt that has been caused. In order for growth to occur individuals need to be in charge of their own life’s circumstances. As a therapist my purpose is to guide my clients toward the goals they seek in order to manage their lives effectively.

At times life can be challanging & reaching out for support & assistance is necessary. Counseling is a way to have a non-judgemental professional help you manage your particular stresses & learn ways to cope. Whether its addressing past struggles or managing current ones appropriate treatment can help. You can improve relationships, overall health, focus & live happier! Bettina has several years of experience providing counseling.She is a mother, friend, & a real person who has the professional education & experience to assist you. Daytime, evenings appts provided via tele-therapy (online/video counseling) for individuals or couples