Grief Therapists in Lakeland, FL

I Counsel from a Biblical worldview to help a variety of people who have been broken and challenged by the trials of life. I am a member of Focus on The Family's Christian Counselors Network. My 30 years in the business world, community and church service have prepared me to care for individuals in a particularly personal way. Life can be very hard, disappointing and messy! Guiding people back to a path of healing, hope, and fulfillment is something I am very passionate about !

ASK ABOUT VIDEO AND PHONE SESSIONS ! I counsel from a Biblical worldview to help a variety of people who have been broken and challenged by the trials of life. I am a member of Focus on the Family's Christian Counselors Network. My 30 years in the business world, community and church service have prepared me to care for individuals in a particularly personal way. Life can be very hard, disappointing and messy! Guiding people back to a path of healing, hope, and fulfillment is something I am very passionate about !

Congratulations, you have taken the first step towards healing. Sometimes life can become complicated causing you to feel overwhelmed with distressful emotions. When it affects your work, relationships and your self-esteem, you realize it's time to get help. I offer a non-judgmental and empathetic approach so we can build a relationship that will help me gain an understanding of your problems, feelings, hopes and fears. We will work together to find a satisfactory resolution. I have worked with clients who suffered from depression, anxiety, grief / loss , guilt/shame, trauma, medical issues, and relationship issues.

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.

Greetings!!! I am passionate about helping families improve their quality of life through therapy. I am currently a Certified Trauma Specialist and a Certified Grief Therapist with training in loss and grief , suicide prevention and Post Traumatic Stress Syndrome (PTSD). I have 21 years of experience working within a local law enforcement agency. I work with premarital and married couples and families with everyday issues/concerns.

Virtual Appointments Only. Are you a young adult female (18-30) looking to start therapy? Well, then I'm your girl! As a therapist, I am warm, open, encouraging, and easy to talk to. I wholeheartedly believe in the ability to change regardless of life circumstances. Our sessions will be filled with humor, empathy, and compassion as we focus on making progress towards your desired outcome. My main focus is for my clients to feel safe, heard, understood, and respected. You are the expert on your experience, and I will work with you to navigate challenges, heal from pain and trauma, and offer insight from a therapeutic perspective.

Hello and Thank YOU for looking into "plorking" (work/play) on your personal and/or profession life. Life is about learning and growing and BEing fully alive. I am here to support you on the next level of your growth. My commitment to you is to use all the knowledge and insight I have gained as a person, coach, consultant, speaker, and author to empower to you live an authentically inspired dynamic and full life. I play with people to IN JOY incredible relationships that work all of the time. I coach people to live their lives at the edge - free, passionate, fully engaged.

I enjoy working with a wide variety of clients ranging from early adults taking on the new challenges in life to empty nesters who may be facing the idea of relearning everything they thought they knew. I enjoy helping individuals address and overcome challenges life has dealt them, and appreciate that this looks different for everyone. Life is ever-changing and so are our mental health needs. I look forward to working with you, wherever you find yourself on your journey in life.

Each day can be a new beginning. Learning to live and manage your life effectively can be accomplished with the right kind of help. As an experienced Licensed Mental Health Counselor I have successfully worked with a wide range of individuals including adolescents, adults and couples who have found their new beginning. In my counseling practice I specialize in helping individuals who are experiencing issues related to low self-esteem, depression, anger, phobias, anxiety, worry, grief , trauma, addictions, relationship issues and much more.

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.

To know and be known. This is a core longing of all of ours. We deeply desire to understand our own brokenness and woundedness, and we yearn to be known and to have others walk with us in our sorrows and struggles. Counseling is a safe and empowering place to come as you are, to process your unique story, and to be deeply known in order to experience healing, growth, hope, and celebration.

There comes a time when problems may arise in your life whether it is your home, job, school and everyday circumstances and you need to talk to someone who has a listening ear and a compassionate heart.

In over 20 years of work with individuals and couples, and as a supervisor of other therapists, I have gained experience in working with problems including motivation and attention issues, low self-esteem, depression, anxiety, procrastination, addictions and relationship problems. I have an interactive style which draws on cognitive-behavioral theory (CBT), interpersonal and developmental psychology. Together we will gain an understanding of the emotional, mental and behavioral habits which are getting in the way of you realizing your potential and preventing you from meeting your needs. " Do the work, see the progress"

Perhaps you want to heal your emotions, and not feel a victim of your genes or biochemistry. It may be that you feel a nagging that there is some purpose for your life you are missing. Maybe your relationships don't feel in sync with who you are anymore, and you're longing for a more aligned sense of community. Deeper still, you may have had unusual experiences in consciousness (eg spiritual, after- death communication from a deceased love-one, near- death /NDE, shared- death /SDE, other), and need open-minded and nonjudgmental guidance. It is harder to find those who can provide this kind of support. I am here to offer you the tools.

Accepting new clients! Not knowing where to begin can be quite scary and overwhelming. I want to acknowledge how brave it is to take that first step in your search for a therapist. I strive to create a safe space for individuals where there is trust, acceptance, and empowerment. I believe in the power of feeling heard and seen, and I am committed to the idea that every person's strength can and will be the catalyst in finding hope and healing. I work with individuals (ages 15+) and am accepting new clients.

Partnering with my clients in a therapeutic, non-judgmental, loving way is the foundation of my approach. Biofeedback or more specifically Neurofeedback is an evidenced based approach used to help people who have experienced trauma heal. I have and utilize an amazing system to improve the performance of brains in need of healing. I have experience addictions, trauma, the Florida child welfare system, adoptions, and grief .

Hi! My name is Melissa Buchanan and I would love the chance to hear your story and walk alongside you on your journey. As a therapist, I aim to be in your corner, creating a safe, dependable place to help you process, think outside the box, and feel supported through life's tough moments. I believe many factors impact who you are today (trauma, upbringing, culture, relationship influences, and more), but they do not have to determine your future. While counseling with me, we can get through your concerns together by identifying patterns and focusing more on your goals, in lieu of the things weighing you down and causing you pain.