Family Therapy in Fort Lauderdale, FL

Amanda Pelaez is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Substance Abuse Professional with over seventeen years working for individuals, children, families affected by mental illness and addiction. Amanda's intention is to guide clients as they achieve their full potential in every capacity of their life with ever-expanding self-love. With a supportive therapeutic relationship, clients will know they are powerful to manifest their dreams. With compassion and understanding, she works with each individual to help them build on their strengths and connection to their authentic self to attain personal growth and freedom.

Gladys Amador is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) and National Certified Counselor (NCC) in Florida with over 7 years of professional experience. Gladys speaks both English and Spanish fluently; her expertise includes addressing a broad spectrum of mental health conditions and concerns in teens and adults, from paranoid schizophrenia to adjustment disorders, grief, anxiety, depression, and family separation. She has worked with indigent clients, the homeless, professionals, the elderly, college students, relapse prevention/substance misuse clients among others.

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 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,

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.

Making the decision to seek therapy can be a difficult one. As a trained psychotherapist, I provide a safe, nurturing and healing environment for my clients .Whether you are confronting anxiety, family issues, anger management, marital problems or are just not feeling fulfilled, you can learn how to better manage your issues through goal oriented therapy.

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.

I work with people who are seeking support and understanding, while overcoming the bumps in the road that we often encounter in life. Whether they are speed bumps, potholes, or full-blown roadblocks, I believe it is important to remember that no matter how big the bump may be, there is always a way to grow through the messy things we go through. I have provided individual, family , and group counseling to children, teens and adults who have sought help for complex trauma, codependency, relationship issues, depression, anxiety, anger management, thought disorders, mood disorders and substance abuse.

Dr. Shatha Atiya provides couple and individual psychotherapy for adults, adolescents, and children. She is bilingual in Arabic and expert in cultural complexities and related issues.

As a Dialectical Behavioral Therapist (DBT), I have a sincere commitment to helping people achieve mental wellness by treating a broad range of difficulties including body image issues, women's issues, depression, anxiety, personality disorders, grief, substance abuse, and interpersonal and family relationship issues. My goal is to promote overall mental wellness of individuals through support, encouragement and challenge. In conjunction with providing individual therapy and couples/marital therapy, I also provide coaching services including executive, career and basic life coaching.

I am experienced in treating a myriad of issues, including anxiety, depression, grief, and trauma-related disorders. I work with individuals ages 11 and up, and provide a focus on helping people survive and thrive in the systems they live in, with particular focus on the ever present role that unresolved grief plays in many of our situations in which we feel “stuck”- unable to move forward with life. My clients benefit from learning what it is that is causing them to feel stuck, and then becoming empowered to take effective action in their own lives toward getting “un-stuck”. My typical client is simply ready to make real change.

Much more than just "talk therapy!" I believe an empathic, trusting, therapeutic relationship in a safe and supportive setting is the foundation for healthy change. I will discuss and measure your symptoms using rating scales and self-report forms. I will give you time to tell your story. Then we develop your treatment plan to get you better in the quickest possible time frame. Let's find a resolution for your symptoms.

Losing yourself can never be easy, it’s okay to find YOU again! I have become familiar with a diverse range of populations. Making the atmosphere confidential and non-judgmental, with a calm and soothing approach to therapy. My purpose is to help others and I enjoy giving back to the community.

Hi, I’m Julia! I graduated with my Master’s in Marriage and Family Therapy from Nova Southeastern University. I have had the opportunity to work with individuals, couples, families and groups. I also have experience working with children, adolescents, young adults and adults. My goal is to provide comfort and ease while taking your first steps to mental wellness.

In our current society talking about mental health issues has become more acceptable. However, that does not take away from the difficulty of seeking help and breaking free of old patterns of thinking. If you are reading this, it means you are ready to take action. I am experienced in helping my clients break out of an array of maladaptive behaviors and challenges brought to them by life, family trauma, and societal pressure. My goal as a therapist is to provide a supportive and engaging environment where we will create together new coping tools to deal with life's challenges.

Hello and welcome to the first step in enhancing your life and relationships. I appreciate your desire to invest your precious resources into your well-being and happiness. I also recognize the importance of finding a therapist that is the best fit for you. I am a clinical member of AAMFT (American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy ), and a licensed marriage and family therapist . While I work with many couples and families, a large portion of my practice is individuals. My approach is strength based, which means I focus on individual and family strengths and resources.

New York and Florida Licensed Psychotherapist- Are you dealing with depression and anxiety? Are you angry or overwhelmed? Having trouble letting go of painful memories suffered by trauma or loss? Do you struggle in your relationships with others? Sometimes we need a little help to work through some of life’s more challenging problems. Together we will explore healthy ways to help you live a life of authenticity while building resilience that will help you tap into your personal strengths. I provide professional guidance and support in a safe space for all.

As a therapist, I embrace all backgrounds and prioritize cultural sensitivity. My specialization lies in serving the BIPOC population, offering meaningful therapy for trauma healing, individual therapy, and addressing challenges within dysfunctional families, relationships, anxiety, depression, stress management, and self-care practices. I provide consulting services for blended and step families, helping clients mend dysfunction, successfully blend new families, and heal from family secrets. With my expertise and a client-centered approach, I am committed to supporting individuals on their journey towards improved mental health.

I work with people who have gone through the same things I've gone through - divorce, remarriage, blended family & parenting struggles, grief & loss due to death and suicide, and loving & care taking of someone with a severe mental illness and/or chronic illness. Let's face it, finding a therapist is hard. You're feeling overwhelmed already and now you've got a list of people with letters after their names and little pictures. You look at the picture and wonder if that person is someone you can talk to. I've been there & it stinks! You deserve to have someone listen, someone to connect to, someone who understands your struggles.