Cognitive Behavioral (CBT) Therapists in Belleair Bluffs, FL

As a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional, my focus is assisting in healing from trauma, recovery from dangerous relationship, and addiction using forward facing, gentle healing and cognitive behavioral techniques. The foundation for my work is a feminist approach which means that we work together to move to a new and more functional place, utilizing strengths and resources that are both internal and external. I believe that we are all seeking Security, Empowerment, Love and Freedom-S.E.L.F. Through each one of these goals we can open ourselves to our own power.

*I am currently accepting new clients*. Thank you for reaching out! I have several years of experience working with children and adults with a variety of issues and disorders. I have experience with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Autism Spectrum Disorder, Depression, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, Generalized Anxiety Disorder and Trauma. I enjoy working with both adults and children and will work with you to tailor a treatment approach that will help you feel your best. I have a welcoming and strength-based approach that will help you or your child to feel at ease.

I focus on helping children, teens and adults heal through loss and change and maximize their potential with a focus on grief and bereavement, traumatic loss, stress management, ADHD, academic performance, behavior management strategies, Social Skills Training, anger management, substance abuse and bullying. My goal is to support total health and wellness in the patients I serve.

Now accepting new clients (children, teens and adults). Everyone is different and the treatments are too. I specialize in finding what works best and keeping it interesting, so you want to keep making changes. I love using insightful and creative therapy approaches supported by research. Data always matters. You will have access to various treatment options such as Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Solution Focused Therapy and more. In short, I prefer to use treatments that are shown to be beneficial in scientific reviews. Join me during one of my therapeutic role play games groups.

Are you a millennial or gen z looking for a therapist who gets you? I am thoroughly experienced working with your age group and I understand the unique stressors of these generations as I am a millennial myself and have a gen z sister! Whether you are dealing with job or school stress, relationship conflicts, anxiety, ADHD, trauma, or just feeling angry and upset with the world, it's important to have support. I am here to listen and help you find your path to healing and strength. I am a trauma informed therapist, and I use a person-centered approach along with CBT and other evidenced based practices like mindfulness.

I work with clients from children to young adults who have a variety of needs from anxiety, depression, life transitions, and divorce, to life skills coaching, forming healthy attachments, and help with interpersonal relationship skills.

Welcome to a transformative journey toward self-discovery and empowerment! As a compassionate and insightful helper, I am here to support you in overcoming barriers, developing resilience, and unlocking your true potential. Together, we will navigate the complexities of your challenges, whether it's anxiety, low self-esteem, or relationship issues. Through evidence-based practices tailored to your unique needs, I will guide you in cultivating self-awareness, enhancing coping skills, and fostering healthy relationships. Let's embark on this empowering path, enabling you to thrive and lead a more fulfilling life

I've worked in most medical and mental health settings with adults of all races/cultures and whatever treatment modality works best to meet your goals, mainly cognitive and psychodynamic methods. No judging. I'm straight forward therapist and will help you sort out your own solutions.

Life sometimes has unexpected challenges: loss of someone we love, traumatic or frightening events, separation or divorce. Therapy is a way of being heard without interruptions, learning new strategies to reduce the emotional pain and tapping into the strengths that you are already using to heal. Where is it written that you cannot find happiness again?

Like many of the families we work with, you may be feeling stuck. Perhaps you've read books, skimmed websites, and talked to friends and family in an effort to address your child's emotional or behavioral issues...yet he/she still seems to be struggling. Turning to someone else for help can feel like a big step. After all, as your child's parent, who knows him/her better than you? We agree. Thrive Child Psychology works in partnership with youth and families to get to the root of challenges, establish goals, and use research-based tools to achieve them

Women's issues are my speciality and I have experience in helping women address the following issues: Adult ADD/ADHD, balancing home and work, life transitions, relationship issues, addictions, grief, co-dependency, ACOA, depression, anxiety and recovering from traumatic experiences.

You are the architect of your life. My goal is to empower you to create it as you desire it to be. My therapy approach is to use a variety of techniques including cognitive, dialectical,(DBT), solution-focused,and others, to help you achieve your goals. I have worked in multiple settings over the past several decades to gain the skills and maturity that I hope will enable you to actualize your potential. I am a graduate of the University of Missouri and hold active licenses in Florida, (Licensed Mental Health Counselor), and Kansas, (Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor).

Our lives are full of obstacles that that can prevent us from living life to it's fullest. Some obstacles we seem to bring upon ourselves while others are thrust upon us. Overcoming these obstacles can be difficult and sometimes painful. I see my role, as a therapist, as helping individuals identify the thoughts and emotions connected to life's challenges and dealing with them in a way which promotes understanding, growth and healing.

Taking the first step to seek counseling can be challenging but also very empowering and rewarding at the same time. What I provide is a safe, nonjudgmental space for clients to feel supported and heard. As a licensed mental health counselor with over 10 years of experience I have worked in various residential treatment centers, crisis and detox facilities, and hospitals in the community. My experience has equipped me with the knowledge to utilize a variety of treatment modalities and interventions to provide clients with the necessary tools they need to realize their full potential.

WEEKEND APPOINTMENTS: Are you looking to make a change in your life? I will help you gain insight and become your best self while helping you facilitate your life's purpose and meaning. I use a mix of counseling and coaching methods to help overcome anxiety, fear, anger, stress, depression, and communication problems to increase the ability to manage life's pressures. I will help you regain your self-confidence and self-esteem, build trust and clarify your values. For relationships: I use Gottman's evidence base tools to help realign a relationship or marriage, improve communication, and increase fondness and admiration.