Trauma and PTSD Therapists in Boca Raton, FL

I enjoy working in partnership with my clients to help them get unstuck and improve the quality of their lives. I have extensive experience treating individuals and families on a wide variety of issues including depression, anxiety, panic attacks, relationship issues, and complex PTSD and dissociative disorders. Our work together will be a collaborative effort. Together, as a team we will work to remove obstacles to healing, overcome limiting beliefs and learn new patterns of thinking and being. If you are ready to change and grow, my office is the place to leave your pain and learn to utilize your strengths.

You feel overwhelmed and anxious. Sometimes you can’t relax and other times, you can’t get out of bed and just want to hide from the world. The constant self hating thoughts keep you stuck, and no matter what you do, nothing seems to change. You're told you're too sensitive and "get over it." Things happened that make you feel this way, and you can uncover how to unwire and heal it. I help smart, highly sensitive, overwhelmed individuals who are struggling with their stress, anxiety, trauma and relationship difficulties to heal what hurts, find calm inside and have healthy, fulfilling relationships.

Did you recently experience a loss so profound that you're feeling isolated, alone, in a room full of people? Maybe you're easily irritable and overwhelmed due to chronic trauma that you had no control over. Traumatic life experiences can be tough to navigate, but you do not have to walk through it alone! It is okay to ask for help. I am here to listen and guide you through the hard moments of life.

Over 20 years experience working in the mental health field. My therapeutic style is warm, authentic, down-to-earth, and relatable, with respect for each individual as a person and not just a diagnosis. I love working with teens, young adults, couples, and new parents on a variety of emotional, adjustment, relationship, and life transition issues. I have a particular heart for trauma survivors - It is my privilege to help these individuals on their healing journeys, including learning to set healthier boundaries, and experiencing healthier relationships with themselves and others.

My extensive experience and clinical concentration includes but is not limited to working with adolescents in the criminal justice system, adults struggling with a cancer diagnosis, and combat veterans with severe clinical PTSD and suicidal ideation. Individual and group therapy as well as psycho-educational groups have been my continued focus to guide individuals in processing and healing their trauma .

Wondering where to start on your therapeutic journey can be overwhelming. That is why we will begin with a clear individualized assessment process where we can collaboratively determine the appropriate frequency and goals for you and your family’s needs. I specialize in the treatment of expecting families (prenatal/postpartum), parent-infant dyads, children, teens, and parents. I aim to help uncover underlying issues that are impacting you and/or your child’s mood or behaviors so that internal experiences may be better understood and managed.

There’s an Art & Story to Therapy. It's a delicate balance between skills, teaching, listening, reflecting, empathy, courage and most importantly insight. Over these years of being a clinician, I’d like to think I’ve come close to mastering that Art & Story. What’s helped? Developing a genuine and honest therapeutic relationship with you. Why? Simple, it helps you confront your issues, meet your needs and achieve your goals. If you’re finding your canvas and book are empty, overwhelming or in disarray by anxiety, relationship issues, trauma or lack of purpose than let’s collaborate in your journey toward peace, meaning and wellness.

Trauma is BIG...and small. It comes in many forms and at all stages of life. Do you sometimes have flashbacks to events that happened long ago? Do certain words, objects, people or places trigger you? Do you have nightmares? Do you wonder if perhaps something that happened that you can't forget was a traumatic event? Do you wonder if you suffer from Post Traumatic Stress Disorder? Did anyone ever tell you they think you have PTSD ? I use a combination of IFS and EMDR to help you resolve PTSD , life conflicts and severe stressors. Take the next step to see if an All Day Intensive is right for you or regular hourly sessions works best.

If you’re experiencing depression, anxiety, anger, grief or compulsive behaviors this is your mind and body’s way of letting you know something needs attention. No person is immune to the human experience. Navigating the challenges in life can be difficult. My office is a safe place to examine how your past might be affecting your present or your future. I will help you to identity behaviors or patterns that may be creating difficulties in your life and create the possibility for a different future. Available for in home visits. Currently not accepting new clients.

Throughout my work in substance abuse and behavioral health, My focus has been helping those who struggle with addiction, while resolving underlying issues such as mental illness, trauma , grief, fractured relationships, self-esteem issues, and unhealthy boundaries. I understand that to truly move forward, an individual must free themselves from the past.

My ideal client is someone who is looking to make a change and is willing to step out of their comfort zone. I love helping someone navigate uncomfortable areas of themselves in order to bring about growth and positive change.

I am a licensed mental health counselor with a passion for working with adolescents and young adults. I support my clients in learning healthier communication skills and more effective coping skills. My clients are able to easily recall the skills learned in session and utilize them in their everyday lives. My values of family, honesty, and hard work influence my career, and I appreciate every opportunity to help others achieve a peaceful, serene, and fulfilling life.

Healthy relationships are the foundation of your child’s resilience. Sense of Resiliency Counseling offers child and family therapy, specializing in trauma , behavioral challenges and Autism Spectrum Disorder. When we begin to focus not on the behaviors, but on the root cause and emotional needs, that is when healing truly begins.

The Renew Center of Florida was ranked #1 Treatment Center for PTSD in US by Newsmax in 2017. A boutique center founded by America’s leading psychotherapist, Dr. Lisa Palmer, draws many high-profile patients from all over the world. Renew Center is known for effective "reality-based" treatment programs with a focus on healing root symptoms. Combining psychotherapy with functional medicine, Renew offers 30-60-90 Day intensive outpatient programs to heal the whole mind and body from eating disorders, traumas, mood instabilities, relationships, and health concerns stemming from mental health.

As a mental health counseling intern, I specialize in grief, bereavement, loss, and trauma . I am passionate about working with children, teens, and adults. It is my joy to support you to grow in empathy and manage your anxiety and depression that results from the loss of a loved one. I teach anger management techniques, relaxation skills, impulse control skills, social skills, emotional coping skills, communication skills, problem-solving skills, listening skills, and conflict resolution skills. With families I work with the parents to implement consistent behavior techniques at home.

Are you struggling with addiction, maintaining complete sobriety or simply finding that proper balance between addiction, abuse, and healthy recreational use? Are traditional approaches not working for you? I am a licensed mental health counselor, specializing in addiction and trauma . Using modern research and interventions, I believe there is no such thing as a 'one size fits all' approach when it comes to addictions, unhealthy or unwanted habits. As an existential, humanistic counselor, I take a psychodynamic approach to treating individuals' personal needs, while simultaneously treating substance use and process addictions.

Your innate wisdom has led you to realize that you need something more in your inner life, relationships, or career. Or maybe, help climbing out of uncertainty, pain, and feeling stuck in the past or fearful about your future. I can help. My practice is is built on honesty, empathy, and direct feedback. The most valuable things I offer my clients are human connection, empathy, and a genuine desire to empower people to live the life they were meant to live. Together, we can identify and implement changes to connect you to your authentic self and goals.