Therapists in Broward County, FL

Choosing to embark on a journey of self-exploration and healing is a courageous step, and I commend you for considering it. My foremost priority is to create a nurturing and empathetic environment where you feel safe to explore your thoughts and emotions without fear of judgment. Through a collaborative and holistic approach, I am committed to providing you with the personalized support and guidance you need to navigate life's challenges and uncover your inner strengths.

Are you looking for happiness and joy in life? Do you long for acceptance and peace, both within yourself and in your relationships? I will help you manage your anger, anxiety, depression, stress, and relationship/marriage troubles. I provide the best tools to move beyond broken relationships, addictions, trauma, grief, anxiety, and depression. Wounds from the past, including abuse, neglect, rejection, and abandonment can be healed. Through my Temperament Assessment, I will transform your life and understanding of yourself with accurate and detailed knowledge of your inborn temperaments. Knowledge is power.

I have extensive experience conducting individual therapy, couples therapy, and group therapy as well as a range of psychological assessments. My areas of expertise include the diagnosis and treatment of a wide variety of psychological disorders including anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, post-traumatic stress disorder, personality disorders, and substance abuse disorders. My theoretical orientation is integrative, as I strongly believe that therapeutic interventions should be specifically tailored to the needs of each individual.

Nicole works with families/individuals who are looking for a safe and supportive environment to experience a full range of emotions and learn skills to help manage them. Nicole has a Masters of Science in Counseling and Applied Behavior Analysis. Nicole offers counseling and therapy services, as well as parent training and support.

I am committed to helping individuals, couples and families reach their optimal level of functioning. I approach counseling with the utmost respect for individual differences, cultural backgrounds, religious beliefs and social experiences. Each person possesses strengths that can be utilized in treatment to achieve wellness and healing. I provide help for those who are suffering due to unhappy relationships, stress, work and career issues, chronic pain, anxiety and depression. It is my goal to unearth and capitalize on client strengths to achieve treatment goals. I have experience using a variety of approaches to promote positive growth and development.

When we or a loved one face challenges, sadness, anger, addiction, or anxiety, counseling helps us explore our beliefs and feelings enabling healing and making change possible. I work with diverse communities, adults, and children, with anxiety, depression, and traumatic experiences. One method that helps is Sandplay Therapy. Using miniatures and a sand tray, offers a deeply personal way to explore one's inner world, akin to 'waking dreams.' It facilitates profound self-discovery and healing for all ages. Children express themselves through play, and both adolescents and adults gain significant insights and transformation.

My all-time favorite quote is “Life isn’t about waiting for the storm to pass…it’s learning to dance in the rain.” At Empowered Counseling Services, we learn numerous styles of “dance”. My approach uses your child’s strengths to help facilitate change and growth. The age group I work with is children ages 4 and up and their families. I specialize in working with trauma, loss, anxiety/depression, Autism Spectrum Disorder, developmental disabilities, and behavioral difficulties.

I have vast individual psychotherapy experience working with depression, anxiety, grief and loss, addictions, anger management, stress management, goal setting, trauma and life transitions. A quote from Buddhist scholar that I love is by B. Alan Wallace, he states, "We're living in a world that contributes in a major way to mental fragmentation, disintegration, distraction and incoherence". With being trained in Wellness, Burnout Prevention & Mindfulness Strategies, I believes that a willingness to experience psychological events (thoughts, feelings, memories) without having to avoid them or let them unduly influence behavior is to obtain true psychological acceptance.

Dr. Shakera Bucknor Ingram is a Licensed Psychologist. She has diverse clinical training, working with forensic population, children, military service members and first responders. Dr. Bucknor Ingram believes in a holistic approach when working with clients.

I am a licensed psychologist with a specialty in Neuropsychology. My practice focuses mainly on neuropsychological evaluations, psychoeducational evaluations, ADHD evaluations, gifted testing, and testing for special accomodations for the MCAT's and LSAT's. I also provide psychotherapy to adults and children suffering from anxiety, and depression.

Our ideal client is the one that feels as if they've tried everything, They've knocked on all the doors with no response. The lost, the depressed, the hurting. Regardless of your issue at the heart of it is pain. That's the focus for our practice. Having experiences dealing with Mood and Behavioral disorders, Mental and Developmental Disabilities, Substance and Dual Diagnosis disorders and Relational there shouldn't be any area we're not equipped to address.

I am a Board Certified in Clinical Child and Adolescent Psychologist, licensed in Florida and in New York. I am originally from Brazil, and I speak Portuguese and English. I work with young children to adults with anxiety, ADHD, neuro-developmental disorders, depression, behavioral disorders, selective mutism, family difficulties, psychological evaluations, and consultation to schools, doctors, and places of work. I use empirically-based protocols of therapy, such as Cognitive Behavior Therapy, and Parent-Child Interactive Therapy. I incorporate parents, teachers, and others in the treatment team, and often therapy happens at school, at home, or other settings where the difficulties happen.

I believe each individual is unique in their own way. My goal is to help each individual reach their full potential. Collaboratively, I will work with you to find your true self and bring out the strengths that you already posses. I have been working in the field of mental health since 2013. I specialize in working with children, adolescents, and adults dealing with trauma, human trafficking, behavioral disorders, Depression, Anxiety, other severe and persistent mental illnesses, intellectual disabilities and other special needs. Whether you or someone you know is dealing with these issues, I am here to help.

I am committed to working collaboratively with my clients on presenting issues. As a licensed psychologist, my priority is to fully understand why a client is seeking my help, employ evidence-based interventions, and provide support. In addition to individual psychotherapy, I also perform psychological evaluations, including personality, intelligence, gifted, and ADHD evaluations. I have extensive experience treating individuals who present with symptoms of depression, anxiety, trauma related concerns, phase of life issues, personality disorder, and severe and persistent mental illness.

My goal is for every student to be his or her personal best. I want my clients to realize their abilities and attain what they want to achieve. I empower your student, by helping him or her realize strengths and provide skills to overcome or compensate for challenges. We ALL have some attention deficit, anxiety, depression, learning, and autism spectrum disorder characteristics that interfere at times. Private psychological testing helps us know when these behaviors or feelings are beyond what is age expected and how it may hinder success. Individual therapy helps us learn to minimize the negatives, feel confident and be happy.

Are you suffering from anxiety, depression, or STRESS? Are you facing difficult life transitions and adjustment issues. Is your relationship in peril or in the need of a refresher? Do you need to learn better coping strategies. Let us assist you... At the Psychological Health And Therapy Center we see every person as a unique and awesome individual. Our goal is to assist you on your journey to discover and cultivate the best you, that you want to be. Our clinicians are licensed and highly trained in their area of treatment, to ensure the highest quality of therapy for those that wish to work with us.

My first goal is to build extensive rapport with my clients. I don't take the "expert role" but rather I would like to align with you to find out how we can work as a team to achieve your goals and decrease the difficulties you are experiencing. Fears, doubts, perceived failures and inability to express your needs can cause great distress. Let me help you get back on track and achieve more of what you want in life.

I work to facilitate healing with emotional, behavioral, and psychological concerns with children, adolescents and adults in our offices in Pembroke Pines & South Miami, FL. I treat a variety of difficulties including behavioral problems, social skills deficits, anxiety disorders, depression, relationship issues, low self-esteem, family conflict, school-related concerns, motivational issues and issues related to childhood sexual abuse and trauma with a client-centered & collaborative solution oriented approach. Whether you are looking for healing or guidance, together we will work towards your preferred future!

I am a licensed mental health counselor in the state(s) of Florida and NY. I hold a master’s of science in mental health counseling from Touro College and have been working to help better the lives of individuals professionally for the past 8 years. Helping others has always been a passion of mine and I take pride in my ability to do so.