Therapists in Lakeland, FL

I am a graduate of Palm Beach Atlantic University with a Master's Degree in Marriage and Family Counseling. I have worked with numerous clients of all ages and backgrounds. Some of my experience in counseling include pre-marital counseling, marital counseling, and couples counseling. I also have experience working with adults and children who are dealing with different levels of trauma in their past and present lives. One aspect of counseling I am most effective with is working alongside families with children, both individually and collectively to form a more cohesive family whole.

As a mental health counselor, I love having the opportunity to help individuals, and couples work through the challenges that life can bring. Having a safe place to express ourselves and feel supported and validated by someone who genuinely cares, can be a primary and meaningful catalyst to healing. In truth, we all have moments of feeling overwhelmed by life. Adverse experiences and past trauma can have a far-reaching impact on our ability to thrive and have positive relationships. I am passionate about working with our LGBTQIA+ community, as well as with all individuals and couples. I hope that you will allow me to help you too!

I am a Marriage and Family Therapist licensed in Florida with six years of professional work experience. I am also registered with the state of Florida as a Mental Health Counselor. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, coping with addictions, trauma and abuse, relationship issues, family conflict, anger management, grief, ADHD, self-esteem, career difficulties, intimacy issues, & depression. I am trained in Trauma-Focused CBT, Solution Focused Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Moral Recognition Therapy, and EMDR.

I believe wholeness consists of 4 intertwined areas of health: spiritual, mental, emotional and physical. My desire is to assist you in achieving and thriving at your greatest potential. What is keeping you from being who you were designed to be? Maybe you've hit a few bumps in the road and have lost your footing or your path. Maybe its a lot of bumps, or maybe they are hills or even mountains. It is in those seasons we need a fresh set of eyes, renewed inspiration, and motivational encouragement to help us get back on track.

Sydney believes everyone has a story worth telling and is worthy of a safe space to share. She is passionate about working with children, teenagers and young adults and seeing them grow. In addition to counseling, Sydney works with students in various settings including mentoring through a local ministry and coaching middle school cross country. Due in part to her own personal experience with counseling, Sydney believes healing comes with meeting an individual right where they are.

Life's challenges can be overwhelming when you're facing them alone. I'm here to really listen, to be supportive, and to help you find practical and/or creative solutions to what brings you to therapy.

There comes a time when problems may arise in your life whether it is your home, job, school an everyday circumstance and you need to talk to someone who has a listening ear and a compassionate heart.

Providing telehealth sessions for females only. Please EMAIL me for quickest response. Have you ever struggled with something in life that you never thought you would have to deal with? And the fact that you’re facing it is overwhelming in itself?... "I wish I wasn’t so anxious all the time. I wish I could get pregnant. I wish I could trust my partner. I wish I could stay home with my kids and not feel so alone everyday. I wish my brain would let go of that intrusive thought. I wish I wasn’t single. I wish we hadn’t lost the baby." I wish "this thing" in my life wasn’t happening.

If you want to feel better about your life, I am confident that I can help. I genuinely care about the well-being of others, and like to see people live happy successful lives. Over the past 10 years I have worked with children, adults, and families, and I have witnessed many positive outcomes. I use evidence based therapy interventions and track changes in people's moods and behaviors to monitor whether therapy is helping, and changes are being made.

Welcome! As a solution-focused clinician, I am trained in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT). I can teach you simple, effective stress-relieving techniques that complement talk therapy. My non-judgmental approach balances the need to listen and validate your experiences while also challenging you to address and resolve life barriers. I have 10 years of experience working with children, adolescents, young adults and families struggling with a variety of challenges.

Life's challenges can often leave us feeling isolated and alone, but it doesn't have to stay that way. With a client centered and integrative approach, I provide individual, couples, and family therapy to clients who are seeking to find hope and healing. I believe that therapy is a collaborative process and tailor each session to meet my client's needs and preferences, all while integrating evidence based practices to ensure that you will be able to develop the skills to overcome the challenges you are facing.

My name is Yilmaz Taskin. As a certified Marriage & Family Therapist and a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, I offer an open-minded, non-judgmental, and empathetic counseling/therapy approach in a safe and supportive environment. Some problems, in our lives, are either self-imposed or imposed on us by other means. What we perceive might be different than reality. Negative beliefs affect us mentally and physically. Misinterpretations and irrational or self-defeating beliefs can create unhappy feelings, self-doubt, stress, depression, anxiety, relationship problems, etc. Problems don’t go away by themselves, we need to resolve them.

I take a non-judgemental and collaborative approach to mental health. Therapy should be accessible and comfortable for everyone, and as such, I promote LGBTQ + equality, support all expressions of gender identity, and believe in body positivity and Health At Every Size (HAES). I believe that each person is the expert of their own life- and it’s a privilege to be a part of your journey and recovery. Therapy is right for anyone who is interested in getting more out of life by taking responsibility, enhancing self-awareness, and working toward change.

I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor which has successfully worked with all lifestyles. In my counseling practice, I specialize in helping individuals experiencing low self-esteem, depression, anger, phobias, anxiety, worry, grief, trauma, addictions, relationship issues, LGBTQ+, gender issues, and much more.

Hello! I work with children, youth and young adults who are experiencing anxiety and mood disorders, stress, suicidal ideation, grief, bullying, self-esteem issues, relationship conflicts and school problems. What is your purpose? In life we experience situations that leave us feeling like we don't have one. The pandemic has really brought to light how different life is now and how challenging it can be to navigate it. I am committed to giving you the tools you need to experience a positive self-concept, build positive relationships and strengthen your belief in the future. The world needs individuals with purpose!

**Weekend and Evening appointments are now available!! Offering Services in Spanish, Creole and in English!! ** As a supervising clinical psychologist, Dr. Kyles has over 10 years of experience. At the center, children, adolescents, adults and the elderly from a variety of backgrounds gain the insight and strength to overcome a wide range of challenges. The persons that have sought assistance at the center have gained relief from depression, anxiety, conduct disorders, relationship conflict, career uncertainty, adjustments to change, major life events as well as other mental health concerns.

***PLEASE EMAIL, DO NOT CALL, I WILL NOT ANSWER. I ANSWER EMAILS TO SETUP PHONE CONSULTATIONS*** I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in Lakeland, FL, that specializes in teen through young adult females. The goal of my practice is to help set my clients on path to success by helping them uncover their strengths, change unhealthy patterns, and discover what they are mentally capable of.

Welcome! I’m so glad you found us and you’re here. We are radically honest therapists. At The Sage Counseling Center we are real people for real change. No judgment, no hidden agenda. We don’t sit behind a wall and you wonder if you’re being heard yet again. No! We believe in active, direct, and honest conversations and tools that help you live your best life. Counseling can work for what you’re going through because it’s worked for us too. That’s why we believe in it and dedicate our lives to its practice. At The Sage Counseling Center we are real people for real change.

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