Therapists in Altamonte Springs, FL

Congratulations on making the first steps to improve your or your family member’s health and well-being. Are you feeling stressed or overwhelmed? Is there a past or present trauma that you are struggling to get through? Do you have an adolescent or teen that could benefit from an additional support system and new coping skills? Thriving Phoenix Counseling offers a safe, secure, and supportive environment where you can be yourself without fear of judgment.

It would be an honor to join you on your journey to create a healthier and more fulfilled life! I specialize in helping adults heal from traumatic childhood events. The guidance and tools I offer will help empower you to achieve your goals in order to live a more fulfilling life. As your therapist I will provide you with a non-judgmental and compassionate space to explore and improve your coping skills and overall emotional health.

EVENING APPOINTMENTS AVAILABLE. I have helped hundreds of people deal with relationship/couples issues, depression, anxiety, anger, addictions, sexual issues, trauma, and the full range of emotional issues. If you have been struggling, don't you deserve some relief? Let's talk. It is an intelligent person who knows when he or she needs help -- a brave person who asks for it -- a wise person who accepts it. Together, we can sort it out and turn things around. I use an eclectic approach, tailoring therapy to the needs of the client in an accepting, positive, and non-judgmental atmosphere.

Do you feel anxious and stressed? Are your relationships suffering from lack of communication and connectedness? I would like to help. I would like to work with you on strategies, and coping skills aimed at alleviating some of your troublesome concerns. I have supported men, women, and teens just like you for over twenty years. I work with couples, adults and adolescents who struggle with depression, anxiety, relationships, self esteem, and trauma. I have been successful using Cognitive Behavioral therapy and solution focused theory to help support and promote a more positive way of thinking.

If you’ve been dealing with overwhelming feelings, anxiety, depression, addiction, past trauma or relational concerns, you’ve come to the right place. If you’re looking to gain tools to heal from the past or present, I would be honored to assist you in that journey.

Thriving when we are not at our best is difficult. Managing our daily living tasks when feeling overwhelmed, anxious, sad, fearful, triggered, or in pain can be hard without help. Seeking counseling takes a lot of courage. I am motivated to help those who are struggling to find their inner strength & heal from their past experiences. I work with a wide variety of issues, including emotional distress, living with chronic pain & illness, parenting, relationship concerns, grief/loss, and adjusting to life transitions. I would be honored to speak with you and help you come up with a plan to make your life and your relationships better.

For more than 10 years, I have helped my clients to successfully regulate emotions, and overcome depression, anxiety, and traumatic experiences. I can help you discover how these issues are sabotaging your happiness and peace. You may find that your motivation is poor or feel overwhelmed and stressed out by all your responsibilities. You may have grown irritable or sad, your relationships may be suffering. But in therapy, you will find the space and the tools to change that around. We will establish a route of self-actualization unique to you and your journey.

Have you suffered from a Narcissistic abusive relationship? Do you tend to be a caregiver at the expense of your own needs? Toxic relationships are not limited to romantic partners, they can be with our parents, siblings, friends, and even work relations. These kinds of experiences leave a lasting, negative impact on one’s mental and emotional well-being resulting in a life-long trauma wound. This can leave us in a state of perpetual anxiety, depression, isolation, confusion and codependency. Sometimes we may even develop an addiction as a means to cope or develop a fear of abandonment.

Counseling is a field that helps to empower clients by promoting positive mental health, wellness, and growth. It is a collaborative process where the counselor and client work together to create goals to work on concerns to help promote a positive lifestyle. I would like to help clients regain control in their lives and be able to become more resilient and better equipped to handle daily or long-term struggles.

One of the bravest things you can do is begin to understand your own story. Whether it’s learning techniques to combat anxiety, stress or depression, or addressing and overcoming trauma and PTSD. Perhaps you have a child that is struggling in school, a teen that won’t open up to you, and you’re looking for someone they can talk to. Maybe you just need someone to truly listen and to hear you, to walk with you as you take these next brave steps.

I work primarily with adults to navigate through life challenges. I have experience helping individuals overcome interpersonal/relational issues, grief, trauma, mood disorders, and life transitions. I am super passionate about helping people establish healthy boundaries, current/former people pleasers, and those with anxious attachment and codependent tendencies. I also have lived and clinical experience with those dealing with chronic illness and difficult diagnoses.

Do you want to be free from anxiety? From panic attacks? Maybe you often feel overly sensitive or overstimulated from day-to-day experiences. Do you have reactions to situations that seem exaggerated and extreme, but you have no idea why? Are your emotional reactions inconsistent with your logical thoughts and beliefs? If your answer is yes to any of these questions, then I look forward to working with you to understand yourself better, to heal the root issues and develop effective strategies to achieve the peace and freedom you desire.

I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with over 7 years of experience working in the mental health field. My specialty is working with teens and families that are experiencing stress, anxiety, trauma, and related issues. I have an extensive background working with Christian populations and diverse communities. Most of my field experience involved providing services in the community, working with youth or post adoption families, and guiding individuals with any traumatic life stressors that may have hindered their mental well-being.

Taking the steps to begin the journey in self-understanding, behavioral change, relationship management, family reconciliation, or dealing with every day stressors, can at times be quite challenging and unnerving. If you are reading this, I commend you for taking the first steps in healing. Whether you are in need of exploration or skill-building through psychotherapy, or diagnostic clarification or treatment recommendations through psychological testing, I look forward to taking this journey with you.

Has life with an Autism Diagnosis taken you on an unexpected life path? I work with children, teens, young adults, and adults, as well as parents/caregivers, who are navigating Autism Spectrum Disorder. Are you in need of an Autism Assessment or coping skills and guidance for yourself, as a parent in need of support, or for your child to help improve regulating skills, communication skills to reduce anxiety and sensory overload? You may have experienced anxiety, burnout and/or trauma as an individual affected by ASD or are Autism Suspecting or as a Parent and are in need of guidance, resources and support in navigating your journey.

My approach to counseling is Holistic and I view counseling in terms of a partnership. I am not a an expert in your life as you are the only one who has lived through your own experience . My hope is that we work together in order to understand your story and work to authoring a new one that fits who you are and who you want to be.

“My therapeutic stance is nonjudgmental and collaborative. In therapy, I focus on helping families and individuals identify and obtain achievable goals.” During my more than 10 years as a licensed marriage and family therapist, I have learned many strategies that assist in helping individuals and families learn to live their best lives. Using a non-judgmental and collaborative stance to find and achieve goals within the clients I serve. Being a therapist that values respect of others including their cultures and values allows for a much more productive session that can further the ultimate goal of healing and advancing the individu

I offer weekly, biweekly, or monthly counseling sessions for kids, teens, young adults and families. I specialize in working with teenagers and young adults who struggle with social anxiety, depression, and low self-esteem. I enjoy working with people who feel 'stuck' in life from not being able to heal from past disappointments, hurts, or trauma. My main goal is to help clients make meaning out of their suffering, find strength in who they are, and experience more peace and joy as a result. Sessions will focus on self-growth/care, personal responsibility, forgiveness, and identifying small changes that can be made to reach goals.

"Counseling wherever and whenever you are ready". Providing mental health and substance abuse services for the past eight (8) years to children, adolescents, and adults has made me a firm believer that access to counseling services should be a human right and not a privilege due to socioeconomic status.