Anxiety Therapists in Central Beach Alliance, Fort Lauderdale, FL

I help my clients learn and enhance their abilities to utilize their own strengths in order to overcome issues such as depression, anxiety, relationship issues, substance abuse, and daily or work related stress. I put in a strong effort to connect with my clients and create a working alliance. The treatment I provide is a collaborative process where we will work together for positive changes. I've spent the last five years training and working with clients at institutions such as New York Presbyterian Hospital, the William Alanson White Institute, New York University, and Cornell Medical College.

Whether your child is experiencing challenges related to illness, school, family, or friends or experiencing depression, anxiety, or life transition, therapy is a great 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.

Hello! My name is Jessica and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and hold a Masters degree in Social Work from Florida Atlantic University. I am also a certified Welfare Specialist. I have a wide range of experience and training. I work with children and adults who have recently suffered or are experiencing trauma, depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, and/or addiction.

I specialize in Rumination-Focused ERP (RF-ERP) for OCD. This approach to ERP focuses on treating compulsive rumination, and provides a highly systematic yet gentler approach to exposure therapy. I recognize the value of integrating psychoanalytic treatment with ERP to provide a comprehensive therapeutic approach that goes beyond symptom management.

~I am currently accepting new clients~ My philosophy is that life is a journey and we can be thrown unexpected difficulties and challenges during the ride. Many times we just need a little help during tough times to successfully move forward. I work with individuals, couples, and children. I provide an empathetic non-judgmental environment for clients to feel safe and comfortable while working towards their goals. I have worked with clients on many different complicated issues and relational difficulties.

I have always been interested in human relationships, especially in couples’ relationship dynamics. Everyone deserves to be in a healthy relationship and my goal is to make space for clients to feel understood and help them to strengthen their relationship. I have experience working with clients with different cultural backgrounds which makes me be culturally sensitive in my work with my clients.

First things first, I am NOT your typical therapist. I am a trauma expert who utilizes EMDR for trauma processing. I am NOT interested in you sitting on the couch with me for years. I want you to dive right in, do the hard work, heal and get on with living your full potential in life. Instead of putting out fires, I want to get to the root and figure out what’s causing them in the first place. Once we’ve dug deep, we will see what needs to be repaired, what’s not working and explore what you want to see happen in your life. Then we will focus on rebuilding so that you can be free to live without limitations or blocks.

Do you feel stuck? Are you having trouble managing day-to-day worries and fears? Do you struggle with people pleasing? Saying yes when you want to say no? Often this creates anxiety, resentment, and dissatisfaction in our lives and relationships and can leave us feeling stuck and unfulfilled. We will work together to create insight to shift old patterns and behaviors that are keeping you from living the life you want. We will develop reliable tools to manage and improve painful emotions and stressful situations. If you are ready to find a new sense of confidence and meaning in your life then I am here to help you get there.

My primary goal is to help people better understand what is happening in their lives, the role we each play in problems and how to make small, but powerful changes to improve interactions.

Feeling hurt, lost, or anxious, wondering if you want to wake up tomorrow, trapped in addiction or chronic pain, torn between choices, in or recovering from a hurtful relationship, alone, or like life is against you?

I believe the client is the ultimate author and driver within their story called life. In life there are so many circumstances that influence an immense amount of stress and overwhelming feelings over the client. Clients need supportive methods to help them process their experiences. As human beings we are innately drawn to wanting to live a more fulfilled and purposeful life, and sometimes life stressors can get in the way of that. As an experienced therapist it is my job to help the client understand why it is important for them to reach their desired goal and what issues can be alleviated once they've accomplish those goals.

FREE consultations! Are you feeling stuck in negative thoughts, intense emotions, or behavioral patterns that don't serve your best interest? Are you hoping to build more meaning and joy in your life? You may feel hesitant about reaching out for help, especially with pressure from all directions to "have it all together". I'm here to join you on this journey to discover healing and build a balanced life.

We are a group practice in Florida that focuses on helping autistic adults reach their goals, whatever they may be. Whether you are formally diagnosed or not, we understand the challenges that many autistic adults face - we work with clients experiencing burnout, having social or communication issues, struggling with masking, and more. We take the time to understand whatever it is that you need, and we personalize our approach to you.