Gottman Method Therapists in Davie, FL

Are you ready to find solutions? Do you want to reconnect with your significant other? Or are you worried about your child's behavior or emotional well-being? It takes courage & time to invest in your relationships & emotional well-being. We are all on a journey, striving to be the best versions of ourselves while battling the very real obstacles surrounding the human experience. It is important to acknowledge that we will all probably experience some form of trauma or difficulty in relationships. By learning how our thoughts, feelings, & behaviors are all connected, we can learn how to weather the storm & enjoy the sunny days.

Would you like to Recover, Reinvent and Revitalize your life, on your terms? I can help you! If you’re looking for someone that is respectful, supportive, provides a judgment free environment and a space to heal, then I can provide this to you. As a skilled Clinical Social Worker, Educator, Sex Therapist & Doctoral candidate, I have extensive experience in the areas of various Family systems models, trauma, sexual abuse, as well as with Child and Adolescent Development. I practice from a solution-oriented lens, which allows me to work on the issues you are facing to work toward solutions.

Have you recently experienced the death of a loved one? Divorce? Recently become a new parent? Or perhaps you're experiencing imbalance in your life due to everyday stress, anxiety or depression? As a licensed Psychotherapist with over 20 years of experience I can assist you with finding solutions that are practical yet unique to your situation. I offer a strengths-based, client-centered approach to therapy which helps my clients feel understood. I believe that with compassionate guidance and exploration of the issues at hand, you can eliminate the obstacles standing in the way of living a richer, fuller, more satisfying life.

Do you ever find yourself questioning if this is all there is? Day after day, you wake up feeling disconnected and lacking motivation. It's as if you're just going through the motions without any real purpose. You worry that you're stuck in a never-ending cycle, draining your energy and leaving you unfulfilled. Your mind is constantly racing and you constantly doubt yourself. But deep down, you know that you deserve more for your life, your relationships, and your family. And you realize that it's time for a change.

I treat the thorniest aspects of relationships, such as persistent conflicts, deep-rooted communication barriers, and issues surrounding intimacy. When infidelity, parenting disagreements, or broader family conflicts push a relationship to its breaking point, my client-centered approach can pave the way for healing and recovery. If your partnership is facing such challenges, know that there's hope. Via targeted assessments and straightforward yet compassionate interventions, I aim to help you both mend and strengthen the bonds of your relationship.

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.

We can find ourselves asking, "Was I dealt a bad hand or did I have a hand in getting myself to where I am today?" Life is a journey of shifts and transitions. Perhaps the reality of your life did not turn out exactly the way you expected. You may find yourself in a continuous cycle of facing and avoiding problems, encountering difficult decisions, some of which are contrary to your values or belief systems, or just not feeling fulfilled in life and in relationships. You want to connect. You want to belong. You want to feel peace of mind, calmness, and confidence while on this life journey.

Counseling is like having a heart-to-heart chat with a trained professional who's all ears for you. It's a safe and confidential space where you can express your thoughts, feelings, and challenges without judgment. Think of it as a way to untangle the knots in your mind and find some clarity. During a counseling session, you can open up about your concerns, whether it's stress, relationship issues, anxiety, trauma or anything else bothering you.

Everyone faces day to day challenges which consists of many factors that may seem unmanageable. Living with depression, anxiety, panic disorder, bipolar disorder, or past traumas can hold you back. When I began my dedication to mental health and the services I would provide; I promised I would offer new outlets for my clients. Whether it be mental, emotional, spiritual, or behavioral. My clients and I would break down the barriers together where they feel the most comfortable.

My passion lies in helping individuals overcome the obstacles that stand in the way of them reaching their goals. With over a decade of experience in the field, I am dedicated to providing high-quality care to my clients. Throughout my career, I have had the privilege of working with clients from diverse backgrounds, and I deeply appreciate the importance of tailoring my approach to each individual's unique needs.

Feeling stuck or derailed? Having a hard time sorting things out? Struggling with decision making? Experiencing periods of low motivation or interest in activities once found enjoyable? Finding yourself repeating unhealthy patterns in your relationships? Blaming yourself for situations that were outside the span of your control? If you answered yes to any of these questions and are ready to do something about it, then I am here to work with you. I have over twenty (20) years of combined experience in public and social services, with the last ten (10) years dedicated to mental health and wellness.

Building and maintaining romantic relationships always comes with its own set of challenges; and no two relationships are exactly alike. Whether the relationship is new or more established, differences are inevitable and conflict will arise; everyone has their own baggage. Having been an MFT for 15+ years, I can offer couples (both as a unit and as individuals) guidance and support in navigating their relationships, from setting up healthy/realistic expectations from the outset, moving forward after adultery, goal-building, marital issues, trust building, blended families, divorce, etc. and more.

We are here to help. If you or a loved one is struggling with feelings of sadness, worry or stress, we are here to help you. Let us help you reduce your anxiety, heal your depression and reconnect your marriage with counseling at our practice. We use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in our treatment approach. We are located in Davie but we see clients all over Broward County. We provide individual counseling to children as young as 5 years old through teenage years. We offer individual counseling to adults who want to work on depression, anxiety, personality issues, codependency and substance abuse treatment. We love to work with couples in couples counseling and marriage therapy in order to help you open lines of communicate, increase intimacy, learn to solve problems in a healthy manner and overall improve your relationship or marriage. We are trained in Gottman and Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy.

Throughout our lifespan, we will be faced with transitions. Children experiences changes within the family as well as school, friends, and daily routine. Then there’s puberty, which brings about a whole new set of changes in a teenager. Early adulthood is full of change, as well as a search for meaning and purpose. Marriage, divorce, birth of children, death of parents, middle age, retirement, and on and on! Sometimes we can move through these transitions smoothly; however, other times it doesn’t go quite as well.

I help stressed-out individuals feel less overwhelmed and have more peace. You're hard on yourself and find yourself paralyzed with fear of making a wrong step. You're afraid to make decisions or take risks in your life until you've found the "perfect" answer or solution. The indecision and fear of failure stop you from taking action because you get stuck in a haze of self-doubt, worse case scenarios, and uncertainty. I help individuals feel less anxious, have more courage, self-compassion, and make vital changes in their lives.

Are you looking to re-connect with your partner? Maybe arguments feel like they never get resolved resulting in topics that are too hot to address, so you either avoid them or get in the same fight all the time. Maybe there was a betrayal that caused the loss of trust and this is causing arguments and heart ache. Things may have changed after having your first baby, or maybe you're an empty nester, but what you know is that you want to communicate, have fun together, and connect like you used to. You have tried everything and you are wondering how to recover from it. What if you could get it all back?

Let me help you--TURN CONFLICT INTO CONNECTION. Couples who avoid addressing problems, continue in negative, hurtful patterns, or wait too long to get help, can destroy their trust in each other and their commitment to the relationship. Stop fighting, and start understanding. This is a huge opportunity to improve your relationship. Pain creates motivation to change. Smart couples who care about their relationsh seize moments like these, and make the investment in professional support and guidance. Good marriage counseling helps you learn about each other, solve problems, learn how to communicate and repair your faith in each other.

Congratulations, you took the first step! I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, a mental health professional who can help you find solutions to your problems, from daily crisis to life's most difficult situations. We will work together to help you cope with your situation,improve your self esteem, provide a sense of relief and give you a clearer understanding of what is causing your problems. I provide counseling to individuals, couples and families. My approach to therapy uses empathy, insight, support, and empowerment. I have the skills and experience to help you make positive changes in your life.

Are you looking for a results-driven therapist? At times we experience situations or periods of time that cause unwanted feelings, such as feeling stuck, sometimes angry, sometimes anxious, or sadness.... Where we try everything we can think of to make the situation or feelings change, without success, leaving us feeling exhausted, defeated and even hopeless. We are a multi-disciplinary team that believes counseling is space for people to feel safe, a place to discover solutions together, resulting in feeling empowered. We offer individual, couples, and family counseling for those looking to Transform their Lives and Relationships.