Grief Therapists in Longwood, FL

**I have current opening for telehealth as well as in office appointments.** The past couple of years have brought us levels of anxiety and sadness that we never could have imagined. Old wounds were reopened due to the affects of our world being turned upside down. Allow me to help you create a 2023 full of hope and change. Whether negative thoughts and emotions are new to you, or you have felt them for a long time, I can help. I provide a protected, safe space for you to open up and be heard without judgement or shame. Together we can move you from a place of internal captivity to a place of emotional freedom.

I provide counseling for individuals as well as family and couples counseling. I work in private practice where I also lead and facilitate various types of group therapy. My goal is to seek positive changes in helping others manage and overcome their personal struggles or situations and see that each client's needs are met. I work to guide clients to embrace their challenges as opportunities for growth. Through counseling clients to seek their truth, I hold the relationship as a source of healing and empowerment

Do you find yourself overly focused on the food you are eating and how your body looks compared to others? Are you experiencing anxiety that is out of control and impacting your life? Have you experienced a recent loss and are struggling to cope? I am a compassionate, kind, and non-judgmental counselor who truly enjoys building strong relationships with my clients. I have experience in working with clients with eating disorders, anxiety, relational difficulties, life transitions, depression, and grief.

As someone who has walked through my own counseling experience, I know how vital it is that the counseling process feels safe. I am so honored that individuals, couples, and families would allow me to enter into the counseling process with them. I work with children, adolescents, and adults through a client-centered and integrative approach. I have spent my last few years as a school-based therapist, and I believe that working collaboratively with other providers, teachers, school counselors, etc. is very integral in the counseling process.

I offer a casual, conversational, honest and straight-forward approach with clients. Whether you're facing major life changes, seeking clarity in your goals, craving contentment, or struggling with burnout, I offer compassionate support and strategic solutions to empower you to thrive.

If you are looking to start your healing journey and would like to collaborate with a therapist who has a true passion for helping individuals cope with their mental illness and or life’s daily stressors look no further! I as your therapist will provide you with the necessary tools to reach your highest potential through guided therapy.

Welcome! I am committed to providing a secure and supportive environment for your journey of exploration and healing. For those in the LGBTQ+ community, my therapy offers a safe and affirming space to navigate issues of identity, relationships, and self-acceptance. Additionally, I recognize the impact of religious beliefs and experiences and provide a compassionate environment to heal from past wounds, empowering you to reclaim agency over your spirituality.

I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with over 20 years of experience working with individuals, families and couples. I work from a Narrative framework, focusing on working collaboratively with my client’s to improve their relationships and quality of life. I respect each persons journey and know that they are the experts in their own lives. My role is to facilitate therapeutic conversations which lead to real changes and shifts in perspective and relationships. I treat the client and the family system, with the knowledge that we are all connected and impacted by the bigger systems in which we live and work.

As a mental health professional, I want you to know that I'm here to help you live the life that's best for you. We all experience our unique challenges in life and none are too big, too small, or too buried to be worked through. My therapeutic style is inquisitive, humorous, and relaxed. I value honesty with my clients, communicating in a straight-forward manner. I use an eclectic approach in therapeutic intervention, tailoring methods to your specific needs. Your comfort is a priority and vital to your growth and healing.

At Transformative Counseling and Wellness, our ideal clients are those who are ready to invest in themselves. If you are ready to do so, we would be privileged to travel with you on that journey. Our clients' goals are to invest more in transforming themselves rather than in remaining locked in their own dysfunction by choice.

Does life feel like a series of problems? At times, we may feel exhausted, disempowered, stuck, and unfulfilled by the sense that we are constrained and consumed by challenges like depression, anxiety, interpersonal conflict, chronic illness, life transitions, work stress, and uncertainty about our life's purpose. Jason believes his role as a registered clinical mental health counselor intern is to help clients face these difficulties skillfully, creatively, and meaningfully, helping them achieve happiness. As a person who has worked in many different industries, Jason understands the everyday life struggles that you may be facing.

There is something wonderful about growing older, especially in this profession. For 36 years I have practiced psychotherapy, which is defined as the “care of the soul.” This type of work is not for the faint of heart. Healing is an intensely intimate, individual, and spiritual experience. We know our answers, the question is, "Are we brave enough to hear them?"

Making a change is scary, but having someone who will walk with you through that change makes it more bearable. If you feel lost, bored or stuck in your current relationship, find yourself comparing your relationship to others and wishing you could have what they have, or wonder why you don’t have a more fulfilling sex life, that’s okay! You are allowed to have these very real feelings, questions and struggles, and there is help available for you. If you meet me with openness and a commitment to make a change, I will meet you with curiosity, authenticity and accountability.

Night after night, you and your partner lie in bed together feeling miles apart. The quiet between you feels heavy. Days end without fixing things, making you feel more distant. It's hard to talk like you used to, with hurt and misunderstandings getting in the way. You miss how things were when joy and closeness filled your days. Now, all you have are these endless arguments and cold silences. You're both longing to find that closeness again, to understand and heal together. Despite the tough times, you still hold onto hope for a future where you can reconnect and grow stronger together.

Do you feel weighed down by feelings of anxiety or depression? Do you experience loneliness or lack a sense of direction? Are you looking for greater meaning and understanding in your life and life’s purpose? Are you seeking to create balance, and harmony in your life?

Therapy is often sought when feeling lost, overwhelmed or wanting to change parts of ourselves or our lives. I work collaboratively with you to increase self-understanding, identify & resolve internal conflicts and to discover core values, interests, desires & needs to help you build a more fulfilling life. I tailor your treatment by utilizing different modalities and techniques to help reduce your symptoms, understand your suffering and increase your ability to cope with stressors and triggers. We all struggle with destructive forces that impede us from achieving our goals, having healthy relationships and living authentically.

Counseling is all about having a space to explore yourself, your values, and your identity without fear of judgement or expectations. My therapeutic approach is based on viewing my clients as the experts on their own lives and accompanying them on their journey to wellness non-judgmentally and with competence. I believe in using an integrated approach, as every client is different, and it is important to meet clients where they are at. My goals as a counselor include assisting clients in reaching their full potential by giving clients a safe space so they may engage in self- discovery and growth.

Are you motivated to make the changes needed to improve your life? If so, please reach out today to me for help! I enjoy working with adults as well as children regarding concerns related to ADHD, anxiety, behavioral problems, depression, life transitions and recovery from trauma. Clients who are open to learning new communication and coping skills and strategies will learn a great deal from working with me.

Is this your first experience with counseling? Are you currently contemplating a breakup or considering separation? Do you find yourself overwhelmed with the challenges of an ongoing relationship? Are you feeling stuck in a negative cycle of managing unrealistic expectations, struggling with low self-esteem, or battling anxiety and depression? Maybe your inner dialogue is relentlessly mean, or you're seeking peace in your life but finding it difficult to achieve. Whatever the motivation for counseling, whether for couples therapy or individual counseling—for yourself, an adolescent, a friend, or a family member—I am here to help!