Family Therapists in Fort Lauderdale, FL

I work with individuals, couples and families helping them deal effectively with problems that arise through the course of their individual and family life cycle. These may include relationship problems, conflict among family members, challenges raising children, difficulties adjusting to different life stresses, anxiety and depression. I view psychotherapy as a process of exploration that leads to further understanding of oneself and others. Crises and life challenges offer opportunities for personal and relationship growth, as well as opportunities for making choices that lead to the improvement of the overall quality of our lives.

As a clinical psychotherapist, I have worked with a variety of populations focusing on strengths and solutions in creative and expressive ways to engage clients. I use a person-centered systems approach to assess the unique needs of the individual, couple, or family . In this way, I seek to understand, to evaluate and to aid in creating treatment goals to provide healing. I am certified in telehealth and have extensive training in approaching it in a way that is accessible and even fun for all. If you are looking for engaging telehealth therapy you've come to the right place! How can I help you?

Do you have anxiety or stress that is crippling your life? Depression that keeps you from connecting with others or thriving in your career? Anger that gets in the way of relationships? Or perhaps your marriage or relationship seems to be crumbling. If any of these hit home with you, therapy will help you.

Clients are engaged toward a complete solution to their problem(s), not just a quick, temporary fix. Individual's personal, emotional, psychological and spiritual well-being are of the utmost importance. With over 40yrs experience, continued training, and acquired expertise, results are seen quickly. Law Enforcement, Fire-Rescue, Military and Hospital personnel are an area of passion and expertise.

I am passionate about helping individuals through their journey of self-exploration, personal growth, healing, and becoming in touch with their innate resiliency and inner peace. Whether you struggle with deep and traumatic emotional wounds, or you are looking to improve the quality of your everyday life and relationships, change is possible and attainable. Through developing a trusting therapeutic relationship, I am here to hold space, teach you helpful skills, and provide guidance with overcoming and persevering through your life’s unique and present difficulties.

Are you or someone you know going through a difficult time? Maybe you are struggling with depression, anxiety, family or relationship issues. Whatever issues you are struggling with, I can help. As a licensed counselor, I am known for being understanding, supportive, and caring. I understand how difficult it is and how lonely it can feel to face both internal and external life setbacks and personal tragedies. I know firsthand what it is like to face imposing and seemingly impossible struggles. I have over 15 years of diverse experience serving youth and families as a counselor in the education sector.

Does this sound familiar? “I can’t do this. I'll fail. I’m an awful person. I’ll never be good enough. I'm hopeless.” Thoughts like these are powerful and very common for anyone experiencing anxiety. Your thoughts and emotions are valid, but hearing these messages over and over again in your head can take a toll on your well-being. I aim to help my clients find new ways to cope with intrusive, negative thoughts that seem impossible to control. Negative thoughts have a source which is usually a deep, negative belief about the self. I assist my clients realize their strengths and create a new, more positive belief about themselves.

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

I specialize in substance and mental health counseling, relationship and marital issues, delinquent youth and parenting skills, life coaching, case management services, individual counseling, and family therapy. I help my clients connect to resources in their community to promote better mental health, emotional awareness, biological health, and spirituality. My goal is to help clients gain more awareness by creating treatment plans, completing homework therapy assignments, and assessing mental health status through testing. What sets me apart is my perspective, approach, and commitment to all my clients.

My goal is to provide a supportive, safe, and non-judgmental space for my clients to explore their journey of self-awareness, change, and transformation. I have training in holistic and integrative practices, incorporating yoga, mindfulness, breath-work, and meditation. I believe the mind, body, and soul are interlaced and therefore counseling should address the full self.

I will help you create the relationship you desire, even if your current relationship is "not working" for you - and even if the patterns of anger, hurt, and resentment have been in place for long periods of time. I have seen relationships transform even when things seem hopeless! I can help you bring back balance and harmony into all your relationships: romantic, marriage, family , parent/child, business. What my clients have found is that, as balance in relationship is healed and restored, this new "way of living" completely transforms many aspects of their lives, including their material wealth and abundance.

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.

The Clinical & Forensic Institute, Inc. provides a comprehensive array of clinical and forensic psychological services to both the South Florida community and nationally. With expertise in numerous psychological fields of study, CFI offers comprehensive clinical treatment including individual, family , couples, addiction therapy, sex addiction therapy, sexual offender treatment, and group therapy as well as a broad range of clinical assessments for a variety of disorders. Additionally, our staff performs an array of forensic psychological services in the areas of criminal and civil law encompassing all aspects of forensic assessment, trial consultation, cross examination preparation, witness preparation, and case strategy evaluation.

Plans change, people change and there are several life transitions that we all experience; however, we often find it challenging to accommodate these inevitable shifts. We also think that we are equipped to tackle all these changes on our own, when that is not reality! Despite the difficulties that we all experience - you are not alone. My goal is to assist clients in maneuvering their individualized path to create meaningful change.

I’m a Mental Health Counselor committed to empower individuals with different types of mental health conditions. I have found the importance of using a holistic perspective that addresses the body, mind, spirit, and interpersonal context to achieve wellness. I understand that every patient has different circumstances, strengths, and barriers, therefore I believe that is imperative to develop an individualized treatment plan focusing on the client’s goals using a collaborative approach. I use mindfulness training to teach my clients how to monitor their symptoms to achieve independence.

You fight with everything in you. You are the person that spends your free time searching for solutions. Your family is strained. Tomorrow will bring new arguments, new misunderstandings, and more stress. There is no greater pain than the pain dealt by those who are supposed to love you. You have carried your share of pain and have made so many efforts to get things back on track. It is now getting to the point where you are not sure how much more you have left to give. You've hit a wall and at this point, you feel stuck and your family feels stuck.

I assist clients in finding solid ground, purpose and forward motion. Let's find the unique opportunities in each of us, our partners, and our family . I believe that the core of all counseling is a desire to be accepted and to belong. I am a practical therapist with the goal of providing a safe and nurturing environment that allows space and time to heal, learn, and grow. We often seek help when in crisis. Let's work together to build communication and healing.

I work with individuals, couples, and families seeking new approaches to persistent problems, especially anxiety, phobias, enhancing communication and reducing conflict in relationships. Together, we can work to help you consider alternatives to old habits and create thoughts and behaviors to help you clarify and achieve your goals. In our therapy sessions, I strive to model and create an experience to help you practice the communication and behaviors you are seeking to adopt.

You can't stop the rain but you can get a really good umbrella! Stress, tension, trauma are unavoidable, often out of our control; let me help you discover your tools to become strong, empowered and RESILIENT! My best work involves helping you shine a light on those inner spaces. In my private practice, I transform challenge to change, building on a solid track record of success utilizing solution-focused approaches. The best time for change is now and I would be honored to partner with you on your journey to your better self. My work is with individuals, couples and families. Let's begin...