Domestic Abuse Therapists in Flagami, Miami, FL

During my 30 years in the social work profession I have had an array of experiences that have focused on crisis work with families and individuals experiencing: trauma, loss, depression, grief, anxiety, low self-esteem, housing & employment issues, and family challenges. In my more recent practice years, I have enjoyed working with the LGBTQ community as a straight ally, and advocating for equal rights and fair treatment for all. I am also certified as a divorce mediator, and I provide clinical supervision to graduate level social work professionals seeking their LCSW-C licensure. Licensed in MD/VA/FL.

Support for adolescents, adults, and families who need assistance with life challenges such as anxiety, family related generational trauma, sexual concerns, PTSD /Complex trauma ( sexual abuse, domestic violence, neglect, adoption trauma) attachment issues, occupational stress (first responders) EMDR Certified, trauma focused, Sex Therapy Certified. Adoption Competent and Kink/poly and sex work affirmative. As your therapist, your healing is my goal. I provide psychotherapy in English and Spanish both in person and via telehealth. Techniques include EMDR, Somatic treatment, psychodynamic client centered attachment based strategies.

Our clients range between ages 10 to geriatric. We provide individual therapy, couples/marriage therapy, sex therapy, and juvenile/adult sex offender treatment. We have extensive experience working with justice involved families and provide comprehensive psychological evaluations.

I work with adults, adolescents, families and groups. First we identify what you want and need to change. We then design and adjust your individual path of specific action and behavior change. It is important to me that you teach me about yourself and that you trust me to assist you in creating a plan for change that suits you personally. As your confidence grows and you begin to use a new set of balanced coping skills, will your problems will diminish. My experience and passion for psychotherapy will help us form a meaningful therapeutic connection critical for your transformation.

My name is Ekiuwa Norelus, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with the State of Florida. and a Board Certified Psychotherapist. For 20 years, I have specialized in marriage and family counseling, Child or Adolescent therapy, pre-marital counseling, relationships, depression, Divorce, Domestic Violence, Family Conflict, Life Coaching, individual therapy, family therapy, couples therapy, maternal mental health counseling, grief counseling, college mental health counseling, EAP counseling, job coaching, life coaching, crisis counseling, clinical assessments, and trauma informed care. I treat children, adults, and the elderly.

Getting to the root of your pain, learning to deal with it, building upon your strengths then learning to act versus react to people and events is the goal of our approach. We have a long history of working with diverse populations, who have developed varied problems: Mental Health, Substance Abuse, Marital, Parenting, Occupational, grief and more Our approach is to work with your strengths; help you to develop new views and skills and then organize them into a plan that works in obtaining your goals. As a psychotherapy group practice, we can see just about anyone no matter what you're dealing with.

Everyone needs assistance during their lifetime. Sometimes it's just a fine tuning event, and others it's a few sessions to clear unprocessed information.

I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and trained in EMDR. I believe one of the bravest things you can do is begin to understand your own story. I have worked with a variety of clients and families including residential facilities, outpatient behavioral health programs, and private practice settings. My specialty is providing services to those who experience PTSD, complex trauma, anxiety, and depression and are eager to learn how to manage difficult emotions in a healthier way. I also engage active parents to learn skills related to stress management, positive parenting, behavior management, and effective communication.

As a solution focused caring therapist. My treatment approach is to provide support and practical feedback to help clients resolve their issues and review long-standing behavior patterns. I draw on a variety of styles and techniques to assist clients in building on their strengths and achieving their life goals.