Talking to many counselors is like talking to a robot: they ask questions, you answer, they repeat what you said, and so on. Eventually they might recommend a book, a medication, an app, or a fancy new (insert latest trend here). But what you won’t get from many counselors is an impactful relationship with another human being who can actually relate, who knows what it’s like to “sit on the couch”, who won’t waste your time or B.S. you. I’m not saying I don’t ask questions or recommend books; I’m saying I see people where others see problems, I value quality over quantity, and I believe relationships are more important than routines.

Finding satisfaction in life can be a difficult journey. Whether you feel that everything is going as planned, or if things have become chaotic, it can be overwhelming to feel unbalanced. I provide a safe and caring space where we can work together to find your specific treatment plan. Whether you are battling anxiety, depression, trauma, or anything that may be putting a strain on you and your relationships, you do not have to go through it alone. Finding professional help is courageous, and I am happy to meet you wherever you may be at in your own personal journey.

2020 has been a year of unimaginable uncertainty for many of us. The world went on lock down. Some of us were forced to stay at home and worried about our finances, while those of us identified as "Essential Workers" continued to go to work and worried about our health. If you find yourself constantly replaying a past memory, angry, irritable, feeling hopeless, fearful, trapped by worries of the future, or feeling like you are just going through the motions, you may benefit from talking to an empathetic professional who gaurantees confidentiality. Call Yolanda Carter now at (689) 204-2718 for your free consult.

I am aware it may have taken a lot of courage to start the process of counseling. I am glad you are here. It takes courage to address the loneliness, heartache, confusion, and loss we inevitably face in life. I believe we are often deeply wounded in the context of relationships so it is in the context of relationship that we are most deeply healed. While relational wounds cause us to engage others and ourselves in unhealthy ways, there is also incredible power for healing and change through corrective connection. I take a relational approach to therapy and place a strong emphasis on safety and trust in the counseling relationship.

As a therapist, my goal is to help you uncover your true potential and lead a life that is meaningful. While we can't change the past, we can work together to better understand and resolve challenges in your life. By applying complementary therapy approaches and techniques, we will unearth long-standing behavior patterns or negative perceptions that may be keeping you from experiencing a more fulfilling and meaningful life. If you're looking for support and guidance through a challenging situation or you're just ready to move in a new direction in your life, I can help!

It’s so easy to feel overwhelmed and anxious in our busy world today…. especially when you throw marriage and family into the mix. I believe we can work together on therapy goals to create a more balanced and fulfilling life. You don’t have to do this alone! I would love to help you overcome social anxieties, negative self-talk, feelings of inadequacies, and just feeling like you are out of place. We can also work on stress and time management and adjusting to all of life’s many transitions.

ToJauna J. Forbes counseling provides a safe and objective environment where you can feel at home and be heard. Depression, anxiety, relationship problems and life transitions can sneak up out of nowhere. Sometimes the cause is obvious and other times you are left wondering what happened. Don't give up and please know that you don't have to fight this battle alone. While I can't change your past, I can help you live a better today and prepare for a brighter tomorrow. Life can get better. I can help.

I utilize a humanistic, collaborative and solution focused counseling approach with clients, involving actively listening to their life narrative, and exploring how it may be preventing them from reaching desired goals. In sessions, with a questioning and curious mind, we explore and dialogue on how the client may perceive things differently in their therapeutic process. Throughout, I provide support, empowering them to take responsibility in making healthy adjustments in their life. It is through the client learning the importance of self-respect, self-compassion,confidence, and humor, that they find themselves living a more wholesome, healthy, and transformed life.

I am currently offering virtual therapy sessions. I have a passion for helping others deal with the numerous challenges they may face in their lives. My approach is warm, accepting and heartfelt. I can provide online/telehealth self-pay visits. I am also a qualified supervisor who can provide supervision to registered clinical social work interns. Visit my website for more information!

It’s a fact of life that we all struggle in one way or another. Feeling stuck. Or, as if life has been turned upside down. Maybe, feeling confused and afraid about your future. Overwhelmed with feelings of shame, loneliness and hopelessness. You wonder: Do I stay or leave this relationship? Where do I go from here? Perhaps, your childhood was lost to sexual abuse and you ponder if it's worth facing the pain. Depression, anxiety, trauma, sexual abuse, grief and loss, divorce, relationship issues, infidelity, and life transitions can really hold us back. You want more from life. To regain a sense of purpose and peace.

We all deal with stress on a daily basis; it is something that many of us do not want to deal with. It takes a lot of courage and strength for one to choose counseling as an alternative way to cope with stress. It also takes a commitment for one to remain on that path. The goal of counseling is to enhance one's quality of life in his or her everyday walk and to promote self awareness. As a counselor, my personal goal is to help clients identify goals as well as impending solutions to issues that cause emotional perplexity.

Modern day life is overwhelming; we're all having to balance our regular roles and responsibilities, while navigating the uncertainty of what life will look like while we deal with COVID for the foreseeable future. If ever there was a time when we all can use a little help, it's now. Some suggest that people who seek therapy are weak. In truth, those who care enough about their emotional health to seek professional counseling are the strong fortunate ones. We have all been wounded, have suffered loss, or are otherwise affected by events that may have happened in our lives--you don't have to be the victim of those things!

I have been licensed in florida for the past 24 years. I see a general population having initially specialised in families and children. I have specialities in PTSD and rapid trauma recovery. I see couples on a regular basis and believe if it is not too late most couples can work things out. I am most major insurance panels and I process the billing and authorizations. I see clients with substance use issues and have a Masters Certification in addiction. I use a Motivational approach, accompanying clients through different stages of recovery.

I am Licensed Mental Health Counselor and I offer counseling to individuals and families struggling with self-esteem, depression, anxiety, relationship issues, and different life stressors. I am fully committed to my clients' success and growth. It is my belief that the therapeutic relationship is a crucial element to therapy. I strive to facilitate an environment that is trusting, inviting, safe, nonjudgmental, and professional. I focus on serving, adults, adolescents, and families through individual and family therapy. I specialize in working with adolescents and young adults who may be struggling with various transitional, interpersonal, and emotional challenges.

STRESS, ANXIETY, DEPRESSION, or Life in General. When you visit me, you'll have my 100% undivided attention as we keep the focus on you and improving your situation. I'm confident I can help. I always work from a plan, and I'll put yours in writing for you to keep.

Are you struggling to find meaning and purpose during a difficult life transition? Do you feel stuck in a job, career, or relationship and need help to find your balance? I have a passion for helping women-in-transition navigate successfully from one phase of their lives to another. Whether that be women recently divorced or recently married, dual-career couples attempting to find balance in their overall lives together, newly single women, and couples attempting to find reconciliation after infidelity, I find that I deeply resonate with people who are on this path and looking to come out happier and healthier on the other side.

If you are looking for an empathetic and experienced therapist, I am here to help you. I will work hard to guide you to make the choices that will help you to achieve a better life. I am experienced in working with families, couples,and individuals. I provide a welcoming atmosphere to people of all races, ages, ethnic backgrounds, religions, genders, and sexual orientations. Additionally, I am a Qualified Supervisor for clinicians seeking licensure for Social Work (LCSW) and Marriage and Family Therapy (LMFT).

"Life is Change, Growth is Optional," is a quote by Karen Kaiser Clark that I believe is an essential ingredient for happiness and self-fulfillment. With over 20 years of clinical experience, I strive to help my clients achieve their goals through positive change and growth. I utilize an eclectic approach to therapy that is insight oriented and focuses on each client as an individual, helping them to overcome life stressors and reach their goals in a way that is comfortable for the client.

Sensitive, soul-searching, overachievers… you are my people! Navigating life’s challenges can be tough, particularly when you are in “push through it” mode and neglecting the parts of your life that help you to thrive. This is when you are most vulnerable to anxiety and depression and most likely to fall out of attunement with your best self. Relationships begin to suffer and sometimes it's hard to plow through the weight of past judgments, prejudices, feelings of shame, and guilt. Those types of past experiences are unwelcome guests who affect us more than we sometimes realize and are difficult to shake.

Do you feel internally torn? Almost as if you are being pulled in different directions? And then you get mad at yourself for not doing anything about it? What I've just described are the different parts of you. Clients come into my office saying "A part of me feels this...and another part of me feels this." These parts of you can conflict with each other thus disrupt your inner system. When this happens your relationship with yourself and others can become stressful.