Couples Counseling Therapists in Aventura, FL

I have experience treating a wide range of issues including anxiety, depression, trauma and PTSD, dating and relationship concerns, family issues, stress management, grief and loss, identity and LGBTQ+ issues, and life transitions. I enjoy working with individuals, couples , and families, and I work completely remotely through a telehealth platform with Florida state residents. Additionally, I am a board-approved qualified supervisor for registered clinical social work interns in the state of Florida. I offer independent clinical supervision and case consultation to both new and established clinicians.

Reaching out to obtain support and guidance is a reflection of significant strength and courage! I look forward to helping you recognize this quality within as you work through the challenges that impede your ability to appreciate self and achieve your life goals and dreams!

Imagine waking up with a sense of hope and relief because you feel in control of your life. I have been teaching patients how to understand and take control of their problems and symptoms since 1981, using a variety of techniques to achieve mental and emotional health. In addition to being in private practice, I have also worked in psychiatric and medical settings. One of my goals as your therapist will be to quickly identify the issues and the repetitive patterns that exist for you. After initial assessment, I will teach you how to manage your thoughts, feelings and reactions.

Ofra has a strong background in working with children with a wide range of behavioral issues. Ofra's 22 years of experience in teaching children with special needs such as Dyslexia and ADHD have shaped her as a family coach. In 1994, Ofra earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Education. In 2016, Ofra graduated with her Master’s of Science Degree in Marriage and Family Therapy. While pursuing her Master’s Degree, Ofra completed 500 practical clinical hours providing therapy to families. Ofra's experience consists of coaching families, couples , adolescents, children, and a diverse range of individuals with special needs.

Anxiety Counseling­­­ . Everything feels intense, rushed and stressed. You find yourself, “self-medicating” with food, drugs or alcohol. You find yourself always worrying or nervous. You are fearful of the future , have panic attacks, feel isolated and scared. The outbreak of coronavirus disease 2019 is very stressful. Fear and anxiety about a disease can be overwhelming and cause strong emotions in adults and children. Coping with stress will make you, your family, friends and community stronger. We specialize in Anxiety & Stress. Tele-therapy, FaceTime, Zoom....Call us now. 305-936-8000.

My name is Dr. Irina Fredericks, and I am a licensed psychotherapist/mental health counselor with 15 years of experience. In addition to my clinical work, I teach psychology courses at local universities and provide clinical supervision to registered Mental Health Counselor interns. With my background in developmental and clinical psychology research, I provide science-based Individual, Family, and Couples Therapy to individuals of all ages. My services are provided in both English and Russian languages, at this time due to COVID, ONLINE only at whenever and wherever it suits you. NOTE: I do NOT prescribe medication.

Are you experiencing an emotional life altering event? Would you like to understand yourself better in order to navigate challenges with confidence to live your best life? Are you having difficulty connecting to your true self, desires and needs and therefore with loved ones? Change can cause suffering, confusion and a feeling of being stuck in a place where you feel far from living the life you desire. Let's dive into your inner wisdom by exploring your challenges, listening deeply to your feelings, thoughts, behaviors, and sensations to increase self awareness and well-being.

Life presents many challenges and I specialize in helping individuals, families, and couples with navigating those issues. I believe that my client is my equal and will treat you with genuineness, understanding, and empathy. I encourage my clients through positive reinforcement, self-esteem training and will be a supportive guide throughout their counseling experience.

Do you feel overwhelmed by stress and worry? Is every day filled with anxiety or sadness? Perhaps you lack confidence and struggle with self-esteem issues? Do you feel that you are not in control of your life? Is all of this making it harder and harder to cope with everyday life? I know what it means to get to a place where you can have peace, self-acceptance and contentment, where you can find meaning and happiness in your life, whatever you decide to accomplish.

My name is Melissa Levine and I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in the State of FL (#14393). My specialties include: working with children, adolescents, families, adult individuals, and couples and working with issues such as Stress, Anxiety/ Relationship issues/ Eating disorders/ Self-esteem/ Depression/ Family conflicts/ Infertility/ Trauma and abuse/ Anger management/ Coping with life changes. I have over 8 years of experience in the counseling field. I enjoy working from a cognitive behavioral and person centered point of view. I absolutely love what I do and cannot wait to begin this therapeutic journey with you!

I am a Licensed Clinical Psychologist in FL, VT and Venezuela & a Certified Eating Disorders Specialist & Approved Supervisor (CEDS-S) by the International Association of Eating Disorders Professionals (IAEDP). I specialize in the treatment of Eating Disorders, Disordered Eating, Body Image Healing & have worked with clients at all stages of recovery. I have a passion & calling for helping those who struggle with their relationship with food & body, chronic dieting or restricting, binge eating & offer psychotherapy that incorporates Mindfulness, Self-Compassion, Health at Every Size (HAES) & Intuitive Eating principles.

I create a sound therapeutic relationship with my clients, providing a warm, interactive and supportive environment in which you can feel safe to explore areas of yourself or your relationships that are causing psychological or emotional distress in your professional or personal life.

The most important relationship in your life is with yourself. I believe you have the resources within you to achieve your goals. I offer my clients unconditional support and am committed to understanding them for who they are as unique individuals. My clients and I collaborate to foster insight and awareness about areas of concern in order to develop a plan to manage daily challenges. Discover new and healthier ways of relating to yourself/others, improve communication and assertiveness skills to achieve a greater sense of connection, intimacy in your current and future relationships leading to desired change.

As a licensed clinical psychologist, I recognize that life and relationships can prove to be challenging. I appreciate the courage it takes for one to share personal concerns and strive for life change, therefore I aim to provide a safe and respectful therapeutic environment. I strongly believe in the power of therapy as a means of improving the quality of ones' life through the following: developing greater insight and understanding of ones' concerns, exploring alternative perspectives, reduction of symptoms, adopting alternative coping strategies, improving self esteem, and strengthening communication skills.

Sometimes life presents moments that can be overwhelming, confusing, stuck, painful or challenge. My goal is to provide the space for you to feel safe and open in exploring what brings you to therapy. My focus is to help individuals, couples , families and groups going through difficult times find their solutions and strengths, develop more effective coping strategies, adjust to life changes and lead a more fulfilling life. We can work together to gain empathy and understanding . My areas of specialty include: anxiety, depression, family conflicts, marriage counseling,women's issues, trauma, and other life struggles.

Life can be demanding and stressful from time to time. Whether you are looking for personal growth or emotional health, you can count on us to manage together these difficult times by planning and accomplishing goals to achieve balance and clarify your life's path. We can work collaboratively to enhance your strengths and abilities so that you can achieve a joyful and fulfilling life.

I want to help you to unleash your greatest potential to be healthy and happy in the most effective, brief manner. Do you suffer and experience anxiety in dealing with your problems? Are you easily discouraged and lack energy to achieve your goals? Are relationships difficult for you? Do you need solutions to uncomfortable, difficult life experiences fast? I want to help you obtain relief quickly. As our minds become less cluttered with negative thoughts and feelings, we see the light that can bring us to a healthier, happier life.

I frequently hear clients ask "how come I ended up feeling like this, in the same situation again?" Unless we make ourselves aware of what are our hidden motivations, we will not get rid of maladaptive patterns that control our lives. Therapy is the exploration through which you get to know yourself better, you get to accept your personal history and the current situation that you are living in; allowing you to bring out the best in yourself, improve the quality of your relationships and further your personal growth