Veterans Therapists in Gainesville, FL

I'm so happy you find yourself here in this moment. Reaching out for help is hard. It takes a lot to act on that little whisper inside saying maybe it's time to talk to someone about whatever it is going on in life. I want to applaud you for taking that step and hopefully take the next one with you and start the work. I've worked in a variety of settings from community behavioral health, domestic violence services, healthcare, and with veterans .

I provide therapy for individuals, couples, families, and groups of all orientations, from preteens to elders. I am a trained EMDR therapist and have a passion to care for patients who are the survivors or witnesses of sexual, physical, and emotional abuse. I provide assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and coordination of care for a range of mental health challenges including: PTSD, mood disorders, anxiety, adjustment disorders, dissociative disorders, bereavement, identity struggles, and relational distress. I am also honored to provide therapeutic support for our U.S. military warriors returning home, as well as their families.

WHAT TO DO, WHEN YOU DON'T KNOW WHAT TO DO. God didn't design you for defeat. He designed you for victory. Sometimes it feels like the world is ripping apart at the seams, and it feels like your heart can't take any more hurt. All too often, these fears are crippling, keeping us from the life God has called you to live. But no matter what the world throws at you each day-- anxiety, depression, fear, confusion, temptation -- you have a choice on how to respond. Through the practical application of God's Word, you can gain a fresh focus and purpose, become a person of character, and shine a light into your darkness.

Hello and welcome to my page, bienvenidos a mi pagina. I welcome all lived experiences. This is a collaborative and affirming space in which we build trust. I look forward to building a therapeutic relationship with you by providing support and guidance as we navigate the challenges you experience in your life. It can be difficult to be vulnerable and open when you are experiencing feelings of hopelessness or loss of motivation. I honor your courageousness in embarking on your road to recovery, awareness, and growth. We can assess where you are and where to begin; this journey is led by you.

One afternoon I told my wife that after another tour, I would be leaving the U.S. Coast Guard for a very different career. Serving my country and the men and women of the U.S. Coast Guard is one of the greatest honors and privileges of my life. After serving for nine years I knew that directly assisting and serving people is the life-giving work of my heart. I became a Social Worker and therapist because it is my greatest joy and pleasure to support you as you unify all your strengths and gifts to release your Faith, Hope, and Love into society.

Hi, I’m Cyndi Oberdan, and if you’re reading my page, I can tell that no matter what you're going through right now, you have COURAGE. Maybe you don’t feel brave, but it takes COURAGE to ask for help, and Courage to venture “into the unknown.” I would be honored to journey with you on this new adventure of yours. I have been serving people for over 15 years. My experience includes serving people with disabilities, (both physical and/or intellectual/developmental), ADHD, abuse/neglect, anxiety, trauma, chronic medical illness, case management and medical social work. Let me help you find peace and joy; to be carefree again.

Life has a peculiar way of setting us on paths that we never expected to travel. For some, this means finding yourself "stuck", lost, lonely, depressed, or anxious. Others find themselves struggling with a major life transition, health condition, or traumatic life event or loss they never imagined experiencing and now not getting the support they need to move forward. Perhaps you have found yourself juggling so many different roles or responsibilities, you feel like you can no longer manage to balance or focus. We don't choose for these things to happen, but they happen.

Hey, welcome. I'm glad you're here. Everyone deserves to be witnessed, heard, and validated when experiencing hardships in life. Through a collaborative therapeutic relationship we will build a safe space to emotionally connect to personal struggles and develop a sense of resilience. We will cultivate a deeper understanding of what lies within emotional pain and how to heal from past traumas.

Are you motivated to understand yourself better, grow in perspective and insight about your world and circumstances, and translate this learning into meaningful action? If so, we may be a good match! I believe truly effective therapy happens when we are ready to look deeply and critically at our current situation, ready to really try to make sustainable, practical changes, and able to be humble and self-compassionate in our attempts to flourish. You do not have to know exactly what you want or need, or have all the answers, but being willing to find those together is the key to meaningful therapy.

I often compare counseling to chemotherapy. I went through chemotherapy because I believed it offered hope for curing my cancer. In a similar vein, counseling offers you the hope of a new way of doing life. Are your relationships all you want them to be? Are you able to put words to your feelings? Or do they just seem like a dark mess? Are you feeling powerless and out of control in your world? Cor Counseling is a safe place to explore your heart and to learn new ways of living.

Human beings are storytellers. We weave stories from our understanding of our own lives and the lives of those around us. As our minds compose the story it is possible for us to lose track of the plot. Occasionally we find ourselves believing that we are a supporting character in our own lives. You are meant to be the protagonist of your own story. I believe that you are meant to live a life of unique purpose, and that you are worthy of dignity and respect. Counseling can be the place where we recalibrate our thinking, and strengthen the parts of ourselves we keep hidden and safe. Sometimes we need help, and that is only human.

Life can be taxing your heart and mind. Maybe you’ve been struggling with overthinking or feeling good with who and where you are. You’re trying to enjoy the activities you used to, but everything seems to have lost its spark. Some days, even your relationships may feel hard to be a part of. Therapy can be your opportunity to re-establish a sense of control to better cultivate the empowered and healthy life we all crave. I can assist you in gaining more intentional communication skills, increasing your confidence, becoming more assertive in having your needs met, and decreasing negative self talk that is keeping you down.

I have a deep commitment to helping people thrive. Strengthening the psyches of my clients has been a primary focus of my work as a therapist, assertiveness instructor & educator for over 20 years. Relationships shape our well being. Learning to feel more confident and connected is a goal therapy can help achieve. I work with individuals & couples. Do you want to improve self esteem? Is your relationship in need of repair? Perhaps a recent or past trauma has left you feeling vulnerable. Be it anxiety, self worth, relationship worries, parenting or trauma that brings you in, Obtaining help is a sign of courage & strength.

I work from a relational and insight oriented approach. I believe that we were all created for connection and that our woundedness often gets in the way of this connectedness, whether it be to God or to others. Deep, intensive, soul counseling can help heal this woundedness so that connections are more honest, genuine, and whole. It should also leave you with a deeper sense of self and identity, so that you can interact in healthy ways with the world around you.

My goal is to improve client’s mental health, so that they may feel better and perform more effectively. I provide a space where clients can be “heard” without judgment and able to identify their strengths. These strengths are then combined with research-based practices to help clients build the skills needed to achieve their personal goals. When goals are uncertain, I assist in clarifying them and the plan to achieve them designed uniquely for each individual. My services are provided in the least restrictive manner possible, provided and as quickly possible.

How's your relationship with yourself? Relationships can bring us joy, and connection, and opportunities to grow. We talk to friends and loved ones, spend time with them, and we care for them. How much time do you spend deepening your relationship with yourself? Do you pay attention to how you talk to yourself, how you spend time with yourself, how you care for your Self? It is my experience both personally and professionally that when we spend time working on our relationship with Self, not only do we become happier, and more peaceful internally- our external relationships with others improve as well.