Self Esteem Therapists in Lake Wales, FL

I am currently accepting new clients and accepts insurance; I am a certified mental health counselor, Psychotherapy, offering, pastoral counseling, providing care and guidance to adults and teenagers. I specialize in helping others to overcome anxiety, depression, behavioral modification, trauma, and grief and loss. I have experience with individuals with depression, anxiety, and other mental health difficulties. I enjoy helping others to overcome life's burdens and challenges and find their inner strengths. My goal is to listen to my clients, promote healing and inspire them to grow, empowering them to make positive decisions.

Welcome! I am so glad you’re here. You have made the difficult first step in your journey toward healing. We face so many challenges and uncertainties in life. As a result, we may become depressed, anxious, or overwhelmed. Maybe you find yourself putting others’ needs before your own. I understand where you are because I have been there too.

I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor currently providing Telehealth/online therapy for teenagers and adults. Working in mental health for over 15 years, I have had the pleasure of serving a diverse population of individuals seeking assistance to overcome various types of emotional and mental hurdles. I am a dedicated therapist who provides a non-judgmental approach to promote emotional growth and development.

Since I have been doing counseling/therapy for 40+ years, I am very familiar with many approaches and theories. My first step in working with a person or couples is to help them express the goal(s) they wish to achieve in seeking counseling and then work with them to either discover the skills within themselves or help them develop these skills to reach these goals and live fulfilled lives.

I have my LCSW in both Florida and Massachusetts. I have specialized working with children and adolescents with emotional behavioral issues and their families in a variety of clinical settings. I embrace Positive Psychology and will support and guide those with relationship issues toward a positive outcome. I believe that if the client and therapist can develop rapport and trust that together they can tackle any problem. I love this work and bring a number of years experience to the table to assist those who are looking for a positive change in their lives.

I believe in working collaboratively with my clients to help them achieve their personal goals. I work with children, teens, adults, and families seeking relief from depression, anxiety, trauma, low self-esteem, relationship issues, and life stressors (such as death of a loved one, divorce, job loss, career change). I received my training from Florida State University, with advanced clinical training in addictions, group therapeutic settings, children & families, and crisis interventions.

Are you a complex, empathic, or gentle soul who falls into the helper role, but feel like you have nothing left for you? Are you the parent or guardian of a sensitive teen that is overwhelmed by pressure to do well in school, conflicts with friends or family, or worries about the future? Allow me to guide you through the nature-based therapy process. I utilize an individualized & integrative combination of trauma-informed therapy practices balanced by an ecofeminist perspective. With insight from the survival methods of animals and plants, and the order of nature, you too can gain understanding about how to adapt and thrive.

Over 30 years of experience & I've worked with hundreds of clients: adults, couples/relationship issues, substance abuse, addictions, depression, anxiety, stress, anger, and more. I utilize evidence based psychotherapies including CBT and DBT. My approach is eclectic, and solution focused, driven by the unique needs of each individual, with the goal of treating the whole person- mind, body and spirit. I can offer you Personable & Experienced Psychological Services. Available weekdays, weekends, and evenings.

As a licensed mental health counselor, I have over 18 years of professional experience assisting individuals to overcome life difficulties. I have experience working with children, adolescents & adults. My goal as your counselor is to be a guide and mentor to help you find solutions to problems you encounter in life. My clients can expect a warm, genuine, professional relationship and are expected to play an active role in the therapeutic process. While I have experience working with a range of issues, from trauma and loss to self esteem and life transitions, my specialty areas are anxiety and trauma related issues.

My ideal clients value relationships and seek to improve them, whether as couples facing communication problems, conflicts, or infidelity, or as individuals struggling with self-esteem, sexual concerns, or emotional wounds. They need a safe space for open communication, skill development, and healing. Their goals include rebuilding trust, enhancing intimacy, fostering loving partnerships, improving communication, and achieving personal growth. They want to honor their self and each other. They understand the value of professional guidance for more fulfilling and harmonious relationships.

I believe in building a solid therapist-client rapport based on genuine acceptance while utilizing a compassionate interpersonal therapeutic approach. I have found these approaches to be instrumental in helping individuals as well as families to achieve meaningful changes in their lives and relationships. My passion is helping others to feel comfortable with who they are and not be defined by how others perceive them. Sometimes we struggle with not feeling we belong or that we don't fit in , sometimes this will cause us anxiety, depression, and low self esteem. Believe me you are awesome the way you are. You do belong...