Attachment-based Therapists in Marco Island, FL

My ideal client struggles with insecurities, fears, has low self- esteem, and difficulties to identify his or her strengths. He or she has fears, and anxieties, and create the worst possible case scenarios in his or her inner dialogue for situations that he or she finds threatening or challenging. Also my ideal client needs to identify strategies to better manage their time. My ideal client struggles with anxieties in his or her relationship, which could lead to codependency and anxious attachment patterns.

My ideal client aims to engage in an active partnership to build self-awareness and take action to make a change. I will give you feedback and challenge you, which is not everyone’s cup of tea! I work best with those suffering from anxiety, panic attacks, overwhelm, trauma, or emotional flooding. Many of my clients report that our work helped them shift from survival mode to a sense of thriving. I suggest homework; your progress is based on your willingness to practice. The ideal client for my strengths is someone who wants to learn and shift by discovering tangible skills and techniques they can use in their own lives.

I have a great deal of experience with clients experiencing anxiety, depression, relationship issues, and addiction. I enjoy working with clients who are motivated to change, learn, and develop new skills. Honesty helps the process tremendously! I enjoy working with them because I have so many tips and techniques that I have seen work, and that gives me a great deal of motivation and drive to help them!

Do you struggle with believing in yourself and making confident decisions? I specialize in ADHD, Anxiety, and Parenting. I will give feedback for you to make proud decisions while learning coping skills and trusting yourself. I will be a guide in your journey using a trauma-informed and gender-affirming methods.

Are you wrestling with the challenges of past traumatic experiences? Do you want to diminish your anxiety and depression, being able to move forward without always being triggered or being awoken by a panic attack? Your goals may be to enjoy your life, be able to manage your emotions and enjoy healthy relationships. I'm here to listen, understand, and help you feel validated and valued so that you can move forward confidently. We will be working through trauma-informed care, cognitive-behavioral techniques, and exposure-based therapy with a solution-focused approach, along with incorporating your faith, if applicable.

We all want to feel connected, right? To feel we belong and are seen, understood, valued and accepted for who we are. Often, how we protect ourselves from our own fears and vulnerabilities keeps us from allowing others to really know who we are. We hide our tender hearts and limit our true selves, for fear of being hurt. However, in doing so, we live "small;" our lives and our relationships can become diminished, unsatisfying, and hopeless. Wouldn't you rather live in truth, shining your brightest light?

We understand it takes courage to reach out for help. Whether you are looking to release pain from the past, reduce worries about the future, or process through present challenges, we can accomplish your goals together. We tailor evidence based treatments with a gentle approach to meet your individual or family needs. Specialties include trauma (PTSD & C-PTSD), stress, anxiety, & adjustment to life transitions (grief/loss, illness including cancer & other health issues, relocation, & other life changes). From traditional talk therapy to crisis stabilization following a recent event, we can help you navigate through life's obstacles.

Dr. Walters earned a Ph.D. in Psychology from The University of Northern Colorado and a Masters degree from the University of Alabama. During her education Dr. Walters completed a variety of training experiences including working in a drug rehabilitation center, public schools, the University Mental Health Clinic where she provided counseling to families, couples, individuals, and children. Dr. Walters also worked in the Neuropyschology Clinic providing neuropsychological assessment. She completed a dissertation titled Traumatic Brain Injury Self Report: Identifying the Relationship between Personality and Risk Taking Behavior.

My Treatment Mission is to provide cutting edge psychotherapy treatment services for individuals and families applying specializations in developmental psychology, relationship-based treatment, biological individual differences, and interdisciplinary collaboration. I deliver advanced methodologies, which are unique in Southwest Florida, for children 0-5 and for individuals of any age with what are often misunderstood neurodevelopment issues: including, but not limited to, issues of attachment, autism spectrum, mood disorders, and in utero toxic exposure. I also treat survivors of trauma, those seeking therapy for personal growth and help in working through challenging life events and relationships.

We are dedicated to providing Relationship Counseling, Individual Psychotherapy and other Supportive Services to help you become who you were born to be, so that you can create the relationships you desire and live the life you deserve.

Each person’s life is a journey that comes with unexpected twists and turns. My clients are children or adults who need support through transitions, emotional issues, and learning new skills. I provide individualized Applied Behavior Analysis and Clinical Mental Health Counseling services. Each session incorporates opportunities to gain new perspectives and set goals and future hope. Expressive Arts, life coaching, and spirituality are incorporated as requested by my clients. Choosing to seek out therapy for yourself is saying, "I need something in my life to CHANGE." We will work together toward the change you want to see.

Life is a complicated recipe of scars and success. Each story is marked with memories and sometimes it can feel difficult sorting through all the moments that you have endured through your journey. I feel honored to walk with each of my clients and develop a custom therapy style to fit each client's needs and unique story.

As a licensed professional, I am dedicated to helping families, children, adolescents, and adults discover their ability to develop the skills necessary to enhance the quality of their mental health and daily functioning. If you're having difficulty with issues related to interpersonal conflicts, stress related to life transitions, work, family conflicts, depression, anxiety, self-esteem issues, trauma; it is my privilege to help you on your path towards your goals of self-improvement, healing, skill development, and enhanced life manageability.

Healing Hearts through Heart Centered Psychotherapy, Hypnotherapy and Coaching has been my passion and my profession for the past 30 plus years. I combine my credentials, training and skills as a Counselor, Clinical Social Worker, Clinical Sexologist, Traumatologist, Coach, Ordained Minister, Energy Healer, Yoga, Qigong, Meditation and Food Healing Instructor to co-create an innovative, holistic, therapeutic plan for a life by design, with and for YOU. Together we will rapidly and effectively Heal Your Past, Embrace The Present and Create Your Future!