Therapists in Fort Lauderdale, FL

I am a licensed therapist with over 14 years of experience working in the mental health field. I am licensed to practice both in the State of Florida and Texas. I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and have also been trained by EMDRIA to perform EMDR therapy. I completed my studies at Nova Southeastern University in Davie, Florida. I have experience working with clients who have a broad range and severity of clinical issues. I have experience working with substance abuse sufferers, trauma victims, families or couples struggling with relationships and marriage, and inter-familial conflict. Clinically,

My goal is to listen to each client, hear the person's wants and needs, and support growth towards an increased state of self-awareness, life satisfaction, and relationship fulfillment. Despite the serious nature of issues discussed, my clients and I often find ourselves laughing together. I specialize in treatment/ assessment of psychological disorders in preschool/ school-aged children, adolescents, and adults. My focus on children helps me understand psychological underpinnings in adults I treat. I provide play therapy with children/families; group/individual psychotherapy with adolescents and adults; and I work extensively with individuals and couples presenting with a range of relationship/ sexual issues.

I work collaboratively with you to address the issues that are important to you. Together, we explore your concerns and develop a plan to achieve the success you desire. Although I am a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist, I am neither for nor against marriage. In fact, I believe all sorts of relationships bring people fulfillment and a sense of well-being. My fundamental orientation is one of systemic therapy. Psychological problems that afflict people are oftentimes related to the context of their lives and the quality of their interpersonal relationships.

I am an Imago Relationship Therapist. Most of the issues we struggle with in relationships begin with communication breakdowns. Over time, couples begin to feel powerless when talking about the hard issues, because it usually becomes a painful power struggle and no one feels heard. Communication breakdowns happen because no one was taught healthy ways to deal with conflict. If you knew what to do, you'd do it. Imago Relationship Therapy is that "something different," allowing you to see that conflict in a relationship is growth and healing trying to happen. I'd love to guide you as you discover a safe way to communicate.

Whether your child is experiencing depression, anxiety, life transition, phobia, or challenges related to illness, school, family, or friends, therapy may be a helpful step in developing coping skills and building resilience. I specialize in pediatric health psychology, working with youth diagnosed with chronic illness, such as diabetes, cancer, transplant, & GI concerns. I also work with those who are striving to make healthy lifestyle changes. I have extensive clinical experiences working with youth to improve adherence, adjustment, health outcomes, & family functioning and decrease high-risk health behaviors.

I help Teens and adults who are tired of feeling stuck because of anxiety and depression to get back on track. Do you feel like you are being held back? Are you uncomfortable with being vulnerable, and trusting others? Are you struggling with shame or guilt? Imagine having meaningful relationships, feeling confident, and having more control over your life. What would that look like?

Stephanie Betancourt is a Latinx psychotherapist who practices in the state of Florida. Ms. Betancourt received a Master’s degree in Clinical Psychology at the University of Central Florida. Stephanie has experience in multiple settings including in hospitals, community mental health, and private practice. Ms. Betancourt has also worked with diverse populations including children, adults, geriatric, couples, and families.

LGBT, Relationships/Marriage, Sex, Kink/Fetish, Career Goals, Anxiety/Depression, HIV... Sometimes it can be so easy to sweep things under the rug and deal with it later. The problem is often we have so much going on that we forget to address things that we say we will. This therapeutic practice strongly believes that every person, every situation, and the surrounding circumstances are all unique. Your situation may sound like or seem similar to someone else’s but YOU are the factor that makes yours different, and that’s what the main focus will be; how you can be empowered to explore with me and take solutions into your world.

When life doesn't go as planned it can leave you feeling overwhelmed, unsure, and stuck. Unresolved over time, these challenges can result in feelings of anxiety, depression, or stress that you just can't seem to kick. Maybe you're just starting to sense that something is wrong or perhaps you've been struggling for quite some time. Figuring out how to overcome these obstacles can be stressful, but there is no need to struggle alone. It's possible to heal from the past, have more fulfilling relationships, break free from limiting patterns, and feel good about yourself!

It can be hard and scary to ask for help! Change and growth are difficult. It can seem impossible at times! My goal is to help regain hope, improve mental health, and gain new skills to give clients the ability to live the life they want to live. I truly believe that no one is worthless and everyone has the potential to improve their lives. Sometimes it takes a good support system and little help!

I have spent the majority of my professional career in a military environment and consider it an honor to have helped individuals with significant trauma, depression, anxiety, and overall life stress. The integration of physical and behavioral health is the epitome of why I entered the mental health field. My mission and approach helps bridge a gap that isn't often addressed in healing. My mission as a therapist is to help people heal themselves. Using holistic techniques, we address concerns comprehensively, leading to deeper healing and long-lasting balance.

You are responsible adult working towards your goals but lately it has been so overwhelming and you are starting to doubt yourself. Your confidence has been shaky and stress feels overwhelming. You try to show a happy face, but inside you feel unsure, exhausted, anxious, and negative in outlook. You find yourself struggling with motivation and isolating from others. You want to go out into the world and live life but it feels so hard to get started. You don't want to feel this way any longer.

The first premise in my practice is the respect I have for the person coming to me seeking to start psychotherapy. I understand how difficult it is to start therapy and talk to someone about our problems. No one is alike, no life style is the same. I listen to each of my patients allowing them time to familiarize with the purpose of the therapy and to begin to genuinely speak about the difficulties they encounter in their lives. Psychotherapy is a process of discovery and growth. As a psychotherapist and psychoanalyst I strive to facilitate this process.

I am a licensed mental health counselor with 25 years of experience in private practice. Trained at the Renfrew Center of South Florida I have expertise in working with individuals and families dealing with personal, family or marital conflicts, eating disorders and addictions. I am a Supreme Court Certified Family Mediator and I incorporate Imago Therapy techniques in couples and marital counseling. I am a member of the American Counseling Association and a Nationally Board Certified Counselor.

Our treatment program provides scientifically proven interventions shown to reduce anxiety symptoms in a short period of time using Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy. This type of therapy is solution-focused and focused on changing irrational thinking patterns and maladaptive behaviors that contribute to anxiety. Our goal is to increase coping skills/techniques in individuals struggling with anxiety in order for them to live a more full-filling and anxiety-free life.

Everyone deserves to find joy and peace in their life. The journey may be more difficult if your childhood was traumatic or painful. Anxiety, depression or addiction may be interfering with your relationships. You do not have to find your way alone. I can guide you as we discover how to remove obstacles to your happiness, creating a life that is fulfilling and meaningful.

Many times life can be so overwhelming that breathing seems to become a challenge and feeling your heart will burst the new norm. Other times, your thoughts and feelings become so unbearably heavy and painful, completing daily mundane tasks become monumental challenges. Then the feelings of guilt and hopelessness invade you accompanied with their friends, Negative Thoughts. They become intrusive, setting up camp in your mind, and drowning you with sadness, anger, frustration, dread, helplessness, worry or any combination of these. These thoughts and feelings are real and sometimes even visceral, yet they don't have to paralyze you.

Currently seeing clients with challenges in couples counseling, individual therapy, group therapy, family therapy

Have you been experiencing feelings of overwhelming stress and anxiety? Do you find it challenging to concentrate or to be present with your family or friends? Do you dread that morning alarm because your racing thoughts have kept you up all night? It can feel as though the walls are closing in on you and there is no escape.