Acceptance and Commitment (ACT) Therapists in Hollywood, FL
Michael Sharf at Ellie Mental Health
Pre-Licensed Professional, RCSWI, MSW
1 Endorsed
Hollywood, FL 33021
I often draw from a range of evidence-based methods—including CBT, DBT, ACT, exposure therapy, and motivational interviewing—but what matters most is finding what works best for you.
I take the time to understand each client first, and then tailor the approach to fit your needs, goals, and personality. My style is practical, supportive, and focused on helping you build tools you can use in your daily life—whether that’s managing anxiety, improving emotional regulation, or creating more confidence and structure in your routines.
I often draw from a range of evidence-based methods—including CBT, DBT, ACT, exposure therapy, and motivational interviewing—but what matters most is finding what works best for you.
I take the time to understand each client first, and then tailor the approach to fit your needs, goals, and personality. My style is practical, supportive, and focused on helping you build tools you can use in your daily life—whether that’s managing anxiety, improving emotional regulation, or creating more confidence and structure in your routines.
I'm a therapist specializing in helping adults who are struggling with poor mental health or overwhelm from life's challenges. In particular I focus much of my practice in supporting people through grief and loss. Maybe you recently (or not so recently) lost a loved one, and need someone to process this experience with. Maybe you were diagnosed with a medical condition, and you are mourning changes to your body or autonomy. Or maybe you are experiencing a loss of a different kind; the end of a relationship, job, or other major chapter in your life, and you are searching for clarity and meaning as you look ahead to what's next.
I'm a therapist specializing in helping adults who are struggling with poor mental health or overwhelm from life's challenges. In particular I focus much of my practice in supporting people through grief and loss. Maybe you recently (or not so recently) lost a loved one, and need someone to process this experience with. Maybe you were diagnosed with a medical condition, and you are mourning changes to your body or autonomy. Or maybe you are experiencing a loss of a different kind; the end of a relationship, job, or other major chapter in your life, and you are searching for clarity and meaning as you look ahead to what's next.
I am a licensed mental health counselor with over 25 years of experience working with diverse individuals in the community, private practice, and residential substance abuse treatment. Never in a million years did I ever think providing counseling to individuals, couples, families, and groups, would be the career to captivate my heart….but it is! My specialties are working with clients who may have life struggles stemming from traumatic incidents, substance abuse, various forms of anxiety (PTSD, stress disorders), depression, and self-esteem.
I am a licensed mental health counselor with over 25 years of experience working with diverse individuals in the community, private practice, and residential substance abuse treatment. Never in a million years did I ever think providing counseling to individuals, couples, families, and groups, would be the career to captivate my heart….but it is! My specialties are working with clients who may have life struggles stemming from traumatic incidents, substance abuse, various forms of anxiety (PTSD, stress disorders), depression, and self-esteem.
Welcome Folks, I have been with Life Stance for over a year and feel blessed to have bright, wonderful individuals who are dedicated to improving the quality of their mental health and well-being. I have over 16 years of experience in the mental health field (along with life experience) and have treated individuals ages 5-85 with diverse diagnoses. Currently I am available to individuals 18 and up for individual psychotherapy.
Welcome Folks, I have been with Life Stance for over a year and feel blessed to have bright, wonderful individuals who are dedicated to improving the quality of their mental health and well-being. I have over 16 years of experience in the mental health field (along with life experience) and have treated individuals ages 5-85 with diverse diagnoses. Currently I am available to individuals 18 and up for individual psychotherapy.
Using tools from ACT and the Gottman Method, I offer a supportive space to process, reconnect, and grow.
You’re doing your best, but it still feels heavy. You love your child, but parenting is overwhelming. Your relationship feels distant, and you're not sure where you went in all of this. My ideal client is a parent or couple feeling stretched thin, longing for more connection, calm, and confidence. You want to feel seen, supported, and like yourself again. You don’t have to figure it out alone. Therapy can be a space to breathe, feel, and slowly come back to yourself.
Using tools from ACT and the Gottman Method, I offer a supportive space to process, reconnect, and grow.
You’re doing your best, but it still feels heavy. You love your child, but parenting is overwhelming. Your relationship feels distant, and you're not sure where you went in all of this. My ideal client is a parent or couple feeling stretched thin, longing for more connection, calm, and confidence. You want to feel seen, supported, and like yourself again. You don’t have to figure it out alone. Therapy can be a space to breathe, feel, and slowly come back to yourself.
Hi! I'm a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) and woman of color, who brings a unique perspective rooted in cultural understanding and awareness. I received my Masters from Florida International University and have been practicing for 5 years. With my passion for empowering individuals, my therapeutic approach blends evidence-based practices with compassionate understanding of diverse experiences.
Hi! I'm a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) and woman of color, who brings a unique perspective rooted in cultural understanding and awareness. I received my Masters from Florida International University and have been practicing for 5 years. With my passion for empowering individuals, my therapeutic approach blends evidence-based practices with compassionate understanding of diverse experiences.
You may look strong, capable, and in control on the outside, while inside you feel anxious, overwhelmed, disconnected from your body, or stuck in patterns with food, perfectionism, people-pleasing, or self-doubt. You may understand your story intellectually, but insight alone has not brought the relief you hoped for. Maybe you have tried therapy before and still find yourself reacting, shutting down, overthinking, or feeling unsafe in your own body.
You may look strong, capable, and in control on the outside, while inside you feel anxious, overwhelmed, disconnected from your body, or stuck in patterns with food, perfectionism, people-pleasing, or self-doubt. You may understand your story intellectually, but insight alone has not brought the relief you hoped for. Maybe you have tried therapy before and still find yourself reacting, shutting down, overthinking, or feeling unsafe in your own body.
Many of the people I work with feel stuck, overwhelmed, or trapped in patterns they can’t seem to break. They may be struggling with addiction, anxiety, depression, or the emotional pain that comes with life’s challenges. Often they feel shame, fear, or hopelessness and don’t know where to start. My ideal client is someone who may be hurting but still has the willingness to seek change and is ready to rebuild their life with the right support, guidance, and environment.
Many of the people I work with feel stuck, overwhelmed, or trapped in patterns they can’t seem to break. They may be struggling with addiction, anxiety, depression, or the emotional pain that comes with life’s challenges. Often they feel shame, fear, or hopelessness and don’t know where to start. My ideal client is someone who may be hurting but still has the willingness to seek change and is ready to rebuild their life with the right support, guidance, and environment.
I specialize in helping adults and teens with anxiety, depression, stress, and difficult life transitions. I will help you gain more insight into the nature of your problems and the thoughts and behavior patterns surrounding them. You will develop skills and inner resources to make positive change, have personal growth, and increase your well-being and happiness. In particular, I help adults with relationship problems make positive transformations on their own when their partner won't participate in therapy. In addition to therapy, I offer supervision for early career therapists looking to expand their clinical skills.
I specialize in helping adults and teens with anxiety, depression, stress, and difficult life transitions. I will help you gain more insight into the nature of your problems and the thoughts and behavior patterns surrounding them. You will develop skills and inner resources to make positive change, have personal growth, and increase your well-being and happiness. In particular, I help adults with relationship problems make positive transformations on their own when their partner won't participate in therapy. In addition to therapy, I offer supervision for early career therapists looking to expand their clinical skills.
Searching for a therapist takes courage. Finding the right fit takes often some work and a bit of luck. However, when the relationship between the patient and therapist goes well, the results can be life-changing. Therapy can empower people to see themselves and others more clearly. This can lead to deepened relationships, symptom relief, and a more hopeful outlook.
Searching for a therapist takes courage. Finding the right fit takes often some work and a bit of luck. However, when the relationship between the patient and therapist goes well, the results can be life-changing. Therapy can empower people to see themselves and others more clearly. This can lead to deepened relationships, symptom relief, and a more hopeful outlook.
I am here to help treat, alleviate and resolve symptoms and diagnosis of (but not limited to) Depression, Anxiety, PTSD/Trauma, Adjustment Disorders, Grief Counseling, and Cultural Diversity Issues.
I am here to help treat, alleviate and resolve symptoms and diagnosis of (but not limited to) Depression, Anxiety, PTSD/Trauma, Adjustment Disorders, Grief Counseling, and Cultural Diversity Issues.
Mariam Samateh is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in Florida who has been practicing since 2012. Mariam provides a non-judgmental and compassionate environment to build trust. Xe facilitates xer sessions to promote understanding through active listening and curiosity. In xer sessions the client is the star and the expert of their own life experiences. Mariam's role is to help uncover unhealthy patterns and or past trauma and guide the client to be more self-aware in order to discover skill sets to manage or eliminate those patterns. Outside of work, Mariam enjoys travel, cooking, and family time.
Mariam Samateh is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in Florida who has been practicing since 2012. Mariam provides a non-judgmental and compassionate environment to build trust. Xe facilitates xer sessions to promote understanding through active listening and curiosity. In xer sessions the client is the star and the expert of their own life experiences. Mariam's role is to help uncover unhealthy patterns and or past trauma and guide the client to be more self-aware in order to discover skill sets to manage or eliminate those patterns. Outside of work, Mariam enjoys travel, cooking, and family time.
I am a Florida Board licensed mental health clinician specialized in working with the adult population. I have been helping individuals and couples who have various types of difficulties, and wish to learn coping skills and managing change in a positive way. Life is full of challenges, and sometimes moving forward can seem very difficult. At these moments, realizing need for therapeutic help, finding someone you can trust and feel safe with, who listens to you and helps you understand painful emotional states, relational, and behavioral patterns, is crucial.
I am a Florida Board licensed mental health clinician specialized in working with the adult population. I have been helping individuals and couples who have various types of difficulties, and wish to learn coping skills and managing change in a positive way. Life is full of challenges, and sometimes moving forward can seem very difficult. At these moments, realizing need for therapeutic help, finding someone you can trust and feel safe with, who listens to you and helps you understand painful emotional states, relational, and behavioral patterns, is crucial.
Our clients have experienced deep loss, significant life change, or a traumatic event that continues to shape their emotional world. They often carry feelings of sadness, guilt, anger, or numbness that they can’t seem to move through on their own. Many feel disconnected—from themselves, from others, or from the sense of stability and safety they once knew. They may be high-functioning on the outside but quietly struggling to cope, longing for relief, understanding, and meaning. What they need most is a safe, nonjudgmental space where they can tell their story, release what’s been held inside, and begin to make sense of their pain.
Our clients have experienced deep loss, significant life change, or a traumatic event that continues to shape their emotional world. They often carry feelings of sadness, guilt, anger, or numbness that they can’t seem to move through on their own. Many feel disconnected—from themselves, from others, or from the sense of stability and safety they once knew. They may be high-functioning on the outside but quietly struggling to cope, longing for relief, understanding, and meaning. What they need most is a safe, nonjudgmental space where they can tell their story, release what’s been held inside, and begin to make sense of their pain.
I use evidence-based approaches such as CBT, Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy, and ACT to help women understand the patterns, thoughts, and emotional wounds that may be keeping them stuck.
You can be successful, capable, and deeply self-aware, and still be hurting. I work with women who appear strong on the outside but feel exhausted, stuck, disconnected, or alone underneath it all. Many are carrying unresolved trauma, relationship pain, anxiety, addiction, emotional exhaustion, or years of self-abandonment. Many have been called “too much” when they were really carrying too much. I know because I was one of those women too. This space is for women who are tired of shrinking, over-giving, and pretending they are fine because they have learned how to carry pain well.
I use evidence-based approaches such as CBT, Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy, and ACT to help women understand the patterns, thoughts, and emotional wounds that may be keeping them stuck.
You can be successful, capable, and deeply self-aware, and still be hurting. I work with women who appear strong on the outside but feel exhausted, stuck, disconnected, or alone underneath it all. Many are carrying unresolved trauma, relationship pain, anxiety, addiction, emotional exhaustion, or years of self-abandonment. Many have been called “too much” when they were really carrying too much. I know because I was one of those women too. This space is for women who are tired of shrinking, over-giving, and pretending they are fine because they have learned how to carry pain well.
Is your child, teen, or young adult struggling? Are these struggles causing tension in your household and you feel lost as to how to regain a sense of calmness in your house again? I am here to help you and your family. Many children, teens, and young adults struggle with emotional regulation, effective communication, social skills, or authority figures. They may be finding it difficult to appropriately understand and express their feelings. Therapy can be a useful tool for the individual and the family.
Is your child, teen, or young adult struggling? Are these struggles causing tension in your household and you feel lost as to how to regain a sense of calmness in your house again? I am here to help you and your family. Many children, teens, and young adults struggle with emotional regulation, effective communication, social skills, or authority figures. They may be finding it difficult to appropriately understand and express their feelings. Therapy can be a useful tool for the individual and the family.
Shavanda Ferguson, LCSW, helps adolescents, young adults, and adults in Florida navigate life’s challenges with clarity, confidence, and emotional resilience. With a compassionate and grounded approach, she works closely with individuals and families to address a range of concerns including anxiety, ADHD, and substance use. Shavanda offers individual, group, and family therapy, as well as intensive outpatient program (IOP) services. She brings nearly a decade of experience to her work and partners with each client to identify goals and build practical strategies using evidence-based interventions.
Shavanda Ferguson, LCSW, helps adolescents, young adults, and adults in Florida navigate life’s challenges with clarity, confidence, and emotional resilience. With a compassionate and grounded approach, she works closely with individuals and families to address a range of concerns including anxiety, ADHD, and substance use. Shavanda offers individual, group, and family therapy, as well as intensive outpatient program (IOP) services. She brings nearly a decade of experience to her work and partners with each client to identify goals and build practical strategies using evidence-based interventions.
These are Acceptance and Commitment Therapy ( ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectal Behavioral Therapy (DBT) and Child/Adolescent Therapy.
I take a collaborative and well-rounded approach to guide those in achieving their therapeutic goals. Together, we will work towards what is most relevant to you or your child for your or their presenting concerns. Successful completion looks like when you and I feel you have progressed to the point where you have had the space and time to grow.
These are Acceptance and Commitment Therapy ( ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectal Behavioral Therapy (DBT) and Child/Adolescent Therapy.
I take a collaborative and well-rounded approach to guide those in achieving their therapeutic goals. Together, we will work towards what is most relevant to you or your child for your or their presenting concerns. Successful completion looks like when you and I feel you have progressed to the point where you have had the space and time to grow.
I primarily practice from an Acceptance and Commitment Therapy ( ACT) perspective, which focuses on embracing life’s challenges with openness and intention.
Hi! I'm Gabbie, and I am a registered mental health counseling intern with experience supporting children, adolescents, teens, and young adults as they navigate anxiety, depression, behavioral challenges, and the complexities of living with chronic illness or pain. My goal is to create a space where clients can explore their values, build resilience, and connect more fully with their lives.
I primarily practice from an Acceptance and Commitment Therapy ( ACT) perspective, which focuses on embracing life’s challenges with openness and intention.
Hi! I'm Gabbie, and I am a registered mental health counseling intern with experience supporting children, adolescents, teens, and young adults as they navigate anxiety, depression, behavioral challenges, and the complexities of living with chronic illness or pain. My goal is to create a space where clients can explore their values, build resilience, and connect more fully with their lives.
I am a licensed independent social worker who utilizes a client centered approach to therapy, using CBT & ACT techniques to support individuals navigating symptoms of depression and anxiety.
My goal is to build a strong therapeutic relationship grounded in trust, so clients feel empowered to explore their thoughts and emotions at their own pace.
I approach goal setting as a collaborative process, guided by whats most meaningful and relevant to each client.
I am a licensed independent social worker who utilizes a client centered approach to therapy, using CBT & ACT techniques to support individuals navigating symptoms of depression and anxiety.
My goal is to build a strong therapeutic relationship grounded in trust, so clients feel empowered to explore their thoughts and emotions at their own pace.
I approach goal setting as a collaborative process, guided by whats most meaningful and relevant to each client.
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