Marriage Counseling Therapists in Fruit Cove, FL

Going to talk to somebody about relationships, emotions, and feelings can be new territory for some. It’s hard to share our most private thoughts and experiences with people we don’t know. However, it’s often easier to share with those people that are objective and aren’t in your inner circle like a therapist. Life has gotten even more complex with Covid bringing an increase in fear, stress, anxiety, grief, and suicide. I can offer you 20+ years of experience in multiple areas and modalities of therapy. I’d be happy to chat with you for a few moments to answer any of your questions and to listen to see how I may be of help to you

Currently Accepting New Clients. Feel stuck in your relationship? Trying to connect, but communication seems to get in the way? Struggling with sadness or worry and unsure how to cope? My goal is to help individuals, couples and families focus on their strengths and what works. I can help with improving communication, resolving conflict, improving individual coping skills or focusing on ways to improve day to day living, my expertise and training focuses on helping couples improve their relationship and I can help individuals work to focus on growth by overcoming challenges in a meaningful way.

I have worked extensively with both individual clients, as well as couples. I specialize in helping clients with the following issues: affective disorders (e.g., depression), anxiety problems, and marital issues. I frequently work with helping clients to rapidly resolve trauma issues, including childhood abuse. I also work with with stress issues, health psychology, and sleep problems. The full range of psychological testing, including intelligence and personality testing, is also available. Many of my clients are self-pay (to avoid insurance hassles), but I do accept Medicare, Tricare, and some PPO plans.

I help individuals and couples improve their lives and their relationships. Specifically, I help women improve their self-esteem and boundaries in their relationships. I also help couples reduce conflict and reconnect emotionally. I've helped hundreds of individuals and couples, and I'd love to help you too.

I would like to help you or your family member address issues that may be causing emotional and mental distress. My goal is to provide a safe, comfortable and confidential setting where you can restore a sense of balance and create a more fulfilling life.

Mandarin Counseling is a group practice consisting of licensed social workers, licensed mental health clinicians, PhDs, and licensed marriage and family therapists. We are dedicated to providing quality, professional and compassionate mental health services. We offer a variety of treatment modalities including cognitive behavioral therapy, family systems, EMDR, play therapy, psychological testing, couples counseling, ACT, dialectical behavior therapy, solution focused and behavioral therapy. Our practice includes Certified DBT therapists and Registered PlayTherapists. We accept most insurance plans and national EAP programs.

Many times we are our own worst critic. Did you know that we have 60,000 thoughts a day, and most of them are negative and the majority of them are the same ones we had yesterday. Let me help you silence that critic in you, and teach you how to talk more nicely to yourself. It all starts with your thoughts, and once you change those, you change your entire life. Through personal experience and education, I have learned how to journey with others as they mange this thing we call "Life". I would consider it an honor to journey with you today!

Living well doesn't mean that we don't experience adversity. Everyone will experience challenges to their sense of well-being; be it issues with mood or anxiety, family and/or relationship problems, health complications, or even everyday workplace stressors. The key is to cope well during these challenges and to adjust, adapt and come out stronger as a result of them. As a seasoned clinician, coach, educator & consultant with over 25 years in the healthcare industry, I have had great success helping people take their health, wellness and personal development to the next level.

Option 1) Sports Counseling/Coaching: Sports is 90% Mental. Talent will only carry you so far. It's very competitive in the world of sports today. Why not get a mental advantage? An Athlete should fully understand Confidence, Mindset & Sport Psychology. Let's hammer it out in 1 on 1 sessions and get to the root of the problem. Confidence separates the Good from the Great. My Experience in Coaching, Counseling and College Recruiting is a Game Changer. All Sports. Primarily working with High School, College and Professional Athletes.

When you or your teen are feeling scared, depressed, angry, or like you just don’t fit in, it can be really challenging. Reaching out for help can be difficult, but it is the first step on the path toward healing. I aim to provide a warm, inviting environment in which you feel comfortable teaching me about you. By collaborating with you, I will help you develop the tools and skills you need to solve your problems now, and to solve them as they come in the future.

As a therapist, I strive to help my clients find healthy, balanced lives. No matter their background, I invest in my clients' well-being, partnering with them through open, non-judgmental counseling. I empower my clients by helping them understand that self-acceptance, self-care and ultimately, self-love are the greatest gifts we can give ourselves.

We all have something we struggle with, but it does not have to ruin us. Overwhelming emotions, thoughts, and feelings, caused by life stressors can be calmed and controlled. I can help you on a path to build strength, hope, happiness, and fulfillment in your life, no matter what your situation may be. Joy and hope can always be found! Start enjoying life and find your true potential. You deserve it!

Hope. Counseling is a step of hope. A step toward healing. We all need help in dealing with the struggles that keep us stuck –anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, discouragement, confusion, past traumas, self-defeating behaviors, and more. In our work together, clients will learn and benefit from an integrated approach. Solution focused. Developing the skills to meet your most immediate needs. Family systems. Understanding the impacts of your family of origin and healing from them. Emotion focused. Uncovering, understanding, and effectively managing the emotions that subconsciously drive your choices and behaviors–often negatively.