Trauma and PTSD Therapists in Aventura, FL

Have you been feeling overwhelmed with life's struggles or failing relationships? Have you been struggling with anxiety, anger, depression, shame, or low self esteem? Or maybe you're beginning to feel hopeless when trying to reconnect with your partner on a meaningful level. My goal is to help you harness your inner resources to thrive and authentically enjoy life again. When working together we will create a collaborative journey providing you with a safe space to explore your struggles, heal past traumas, create lasting connections, and identify your personal strengths as well as develop new tools to achieve healing and growth.

Dr. Griff is a licensed Clinical Psychologist with a specialization in Sports/Performance Psychology as well as an additional specialization in Trauma Psychology. Dr. Griff offers individual, family, child, and couple therapies in his group practice. He also offers health psychological and sports psychological services. Furthermore, Dr. Griff can provide psychological services to first responders, law enforcement, and military. He has experienced in providing a multitude of services as he was trained by the United Nations and has worked with the US military and professional athletes.

My practice specializes in EMDR & trauma therapy with adults and teens. Many of our clients come to us after participating in traditional talk therapy and wanting to go deeper. Using EMDR therapy with other trauma therapies, we help people process through past trauma and find healing.

It's difficult making the first phone call, booking an appointment and admitting you need help. Whether it's depression, anxiety, a mood disorder or trauma , it's frightening to admit that everything isn't how you want it to be and you don't have all the answers. If you're experiencing sadness, anxiety, mood swings, intrusive thoughts or images, flash backs, numbness or insomnia, there is hope and there is help. I'm going to teach you skills to manage you symptoms, emotions and relationships more effectively.

I received a dual master's in Mental Health Counseling and Art Therapy at Lesley University in Cambridge, Massachusetts. I am currently pursuing a Ph.D. in Applied Clinical Psychophysiology at the College of Integrative Medicine and Health Sciences at Saybrook University. My practice integrates cognitive-behavioral approaches with art therapy, neuroscience, and mindfulness. Treatment plans are tailored to meet the client's individual needs.

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.

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.

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!

"We don't see things as they are, we see them as we are." While we cannot always change the world around us, we do have the power to make changes in ourselves which, in turn, affect our circumstances and the way we interact with others. Using a caring and insightful Cognitive Behavioral Therapy approach, I help clients have a better understanding of their emotions and experiences, which enables the ability to make better life choices. Each session is catered towards the individual, to ensure that your therapeutic journey is one that is most helpful to you.

Do you feel like you don't have control over your life? Do you feel held back by past painful experiences? Do you continue to get into unhealthy relationships? Are you having difficulties with sex or in your sexual relationships? Are you coping with pain, fear, guilt or shame? Do you have uncontrolled or compulsive behaviors relating with addictions to substances or sex? These are all common effects of trauma . You do not need to keep it inside. You are not alone. I am here to work with you in the healing process.

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.

Sometimes we can feel depressed, worried, anxious and overwhelmed. I can help and provide the level care you need to meet your goals. As a State Licensed Mental Health Counselor with many years of therapy experience, and several specific certifications, I can provide the level of care necessary to meet the needs of individuals who are experiencing a variety of mental disorders and or struggles with depression or anxiety as well as the stress of daily life. I also have an extensive background working with both trauma and sexual abuse and I can also assist with relationship issues.

As a holistic trauma psychotherapist, I will create a safe space for you to explore what's behind your struggle, break the patterns that no longer serve you, and help you flourish and bolster your well-being. Through mindful, present-moment connection, I can help you surpass your challenges, embrace your inner wisdom, and create an authentic path to healing with self-awareness and authenticity. In general, my approach is active and practical because you want results and so do I! I use primarily a combination of EMDR, IFS, & mindfulness-based cognitive therapies.

Are you struggling with poor self-esteem or negative beliefs about yourself? Have you had significant loss or are struggling with complex grief? Do you find yourself getting into dysfunctional or abusive relationships and wonder why you keep repeating the same patterns? Is your past trauma keeping you from reaching your goals? If you are ready to let go of your emotional wounds and would like to dig deeper into the underlying issues, I am here to help. I strive to provide compassion and a judgement-free environment to help you achieve optimal healing from whatever struggles they may be facing.

I specialize in working with adults who might be overwhelmed with current challenges and/or issues from the past. Whether it’s your first time, or you already worked with other therapists, you are in the right place. I have the education and over 20 years of clinical experience to help you. My main areas of concentration include stress, anxiety, trauma , childhood issues, relationships and transitions/adjustment. I know how important it is to find a therapist who fits and how difficult it can be to start therapy. I am so glad that you are taking this step today to a brighter tomorrow.

I am a seasoned clinician with over 23 years of experience providing services to adolescents, adults and couples. Providing a warm, nurturing atmosphere where the person can feel safe and understood, I help my clients explore and understand how past/current issues are impacting and "coming in the way" of being able to fully enjoy life and set future attainable goals. We will address how certain emotions affect our way of thinking, performing and our capacity to feel "free". Since the mind and body are deeply and strongly connected, I consider the relationship between presenting issues, family history, current relationships and ongoing sources of stress.

The fact that you're reading this says a lot about your mindset and how you wish to move forward in life. You're taking the time to prioritize your mental health and figuring out who can help support you on that journey. You are successful, ambitious and doing well overall but something is stopping you from feeling fully satisfied. This has created the desire within you to want to rescript the narrative about your current or past experiences, which in turn will help you thrive in your life, work and relationships. You hold the weight of the world on your shoulders being there for everyone around you, but who's there for you?

In the Hallandale office, we see school age children through elder adults and treat depression, anxiety, ADD/ADHD, kid's frustration with school and parent's frustration with kids. I also work with Family Mediation and Divorce, and parents who are having a hard time with each other. In both the Hallandale and Coral Springs office's, I focus on PTSD in veterans who are graduates of Iraq, Kuwait, Afghanistan and other war torn areas, Trauma victims from many causes also benefit from using Reset Therapy.