Therapists in Lakeland, FL

My approach considers the whole person, addressing physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual aspects. I use various therapeutic techniques, such as CBT and mindfulness, to create a safe and comfortable space for clients to explore their challenges and goals.

I am a Licensed Marriage/Couples and Family Therapist. I work with individuals, couples, and families to help combat symptoms such as anxiety, depression, dysphoria, trauma & behavioral and mood disorders. I am a dedicated and passionate therapist who enjoys guiding, empowering, and education my clients. I believe it is import to hold the feelings and trust the process of healing. I have a history serving minority populations ranging from race to gender and sexuality. My goal is to make your therapy space a welcoming and a safe environment. We are all on this journey of life and I would love to walk with you if you want me to.

I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor which has successfully worked with all lifestyles. In my counseling practice, I specialize in helping individuals experiencing low self-esteem, depression, anger, phobias, anxiety, worry, grief, trauma, addictions, relationship issues, LGBTQ+, gender issues, and much more.

Loving yourself is not about being self-centered; It's about being CENTERED IN SELF.

I am a licensed school psychologist providing evaluations assessing children for giftedness, concerns regarding academic achievement, cognitive skills, and emotional/ behavioral skills. Allow me to help you navigate these concerns above and options such as 504 Plans, Individual Education Plans (IEP), learning disabilities ( Dyslexia, Dysgraphia, Dyscalculia ), early childhood development, ADHD, executive functioning, behavior modification, gifted/high ability, academic performance issues, and college/vocational planning.

I am passionate about working with young adults and adults who are seeking to learn effective, practical, and sustainable techniques to improve their lives. I help my clients get untangled from self-limiting beliefs and societal expectations, transform their relationships with themselves and others, find their true selves, and design a life that feels more authentic and meaningful to them. My approach to counseling is nonjudgemental, warm and relational, eclectic and collaborative. I strive to create an inclusive safe space of compassion, and acceptance where everyone is welcome.

If you want to feel better about your life, I am confident that I can help. I genuinely care about the well-being of others, and like to see people live happy successful lives. Over the past 10 years I have worked with children, adults, and families, and I have witnessed many positive outcomes. I use evidence based therapy interventions and track changes in people's moods and behaviors to monitor whether therapy is helping, and changes are being made.

There is no better day than today to make positive changes in your life. I feel that the counseling process is a good first step in making those changes. I have provided individual therapy for the past 35 years. My guiding principal in counseling is to help clients identify their issues and custom fit a plan to address their concerns. I use various counseling techniques, including but not limited to cognitive behavioral therapy, to help clients gain a different perspective and outlook.

Dr. Ed Shoemaker, PhD, LMHC, QS, TF-CBT is a National Certified Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapist, Adoption Competency Trained Licensed Mental Health Counselor with 30 years of professional experience working with "at-risk" children and families.

As a mental health counselor, I love having the opportunity to help individuals, and couples work through the challenges that life can bring. Having a safe place to express ourselves and feel supported and validated by someone who genuinely cares, can be a primary and meaningful catalyst to healing. In truth, we all have moments of feeling overwhelmed by life. Adverse experiences and past trauma can have a far-reaching impact on our ability to thrive and have positive relationships. I am passionate about working with our LGBTQIA+ community, as well as with all individuals and couples. I hope that you will allow me to help you too!

My clients usually want to feel better faster & learn mind-body-energy-spirit tools to improve their sense of well-being naturally. They are tired of feeling a victim of genes and biochemistry. Society makes us believe that healing - our spirit, emotions, negative thought and behavior patterns - is out of our control, and drugs are our only option. The latest science (neuroplasticity, epigenetics, quantum biology, consciousness studies+) suggests otherwise, showing that our brain, bodily processes, even our genes, respond to healthy changes in thinking and feeling. And the more we are true to our deepest nature, the deeper we heal.

**Weekend and Evening appointments are now available!! Offering Services in Spanish, Creole and in English!! ** As a supervising clinical psychologist, Dr. Kyles has over 10 years of experience. At the center, children, adolescents, adults and the elderly from a variety of backgrounds gain the insight and strength to overcome a wide range of challenges. The persons that have sought assistance at the center have gained relief from depression, anxiety, conduct disorders, relationship conflict, career uncertainty, adjustments to change, major life events as well as other mental health concerns.

Another fight? Another ugly stare? Another slammed door? I get it. Right now, the negative interactions probably seem to outweigh the positive ones. Or maybe, there is daily tension, anger, or resentment that continues to build causing long silences, avoidance, or loud and heated exchanges. It is possible to create the relationship you truly desire by making small, daily changes based on a realistic understanding of where you are and where you want to be. Stop running in circles and getting the same results. Are you ready to see a change? With time, practice, and a little patience, you will take control AND enjoy life.

"TOTAL Counseling" where we Tackle Obstacles, Tears, Anger & Loneliness. Everyone needs someone! Sometimes life can be overwhelming causing you to feel like you can't breathe. Perhaps you feel stuck or lost. You don't have to face these issues alone. Let's work together to overcome your challenges. Here is a place which offers you freedom to share without being judged if you are feeling depressed, lost, hopeless, anxious or just need someone to talk to.

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I am Yadira Torres, a bilingual (English/Spanish) licensed clinical psychologist in the state of Florida. I have made it my objective to help others achieve their goals and obtain a better understanding of themselves, children, and families. As a clinician and diagnostician, it is my mission to help others gain the knowledge needed to make the best decisions for themselves and/or families. I enjoy working with youth, adolescents, and adults to help them reach their full potential.