Trauma Focused Therapists in Northdale, FL
Is your child or teen's anxiety, high sensitivity to everything and their constant worrying exhausting the whole family? I specialize in anxious, highly intelligent/gifted and highly sensitive children and teens.
I am an ADHD certified counselor as well. Many children with adhd struggle with anxiety, depression and social skills deficits.
Counseling in a Play Therapy setting is fun, relaxing and engaging for children of all ages.
I offer play therapy, art therapy techniques and sand tray as well.
The right time to start is now! Your child is not too young or too old to learn skills and tools for coping.
Is your child or teen's anxiety, high sensitivity to everything and their constant worrying exhausting the whole family? I specialize in anxious, highly intelligent/gifted and highly sensitive children and teens.
I am an ADHD certified counselor as well. Many children with adhd struggle with anxiety, depression and social skills deficits.
Counseling in a Play Therapy setting is fun, relaxing and engaging for children of all ages.
I offer play therapy, art therapy techniques and sand tray as well.
The right time to start is now! Your child is not too young or too old to learn skills and tools for coping.
Therapy for Anxiety/
Anxiety symptoms are on the rise for many reasons: personal, situational, work, relationship, environmental and brain wise. You may now be recognizing you have always had some level of anxiety symptoms or you have noticed recently you are simply struggling to navigate these new and unpleasant symptoms due to recent events. Life at times can be more complex to cope with than other times in your life.
So whether it is ongoing or situational you are not alone.
Anxiety has a mental component and a physical sensory component; you feel it.
In addition to traditional Cognitive talk therapy I also
Therapy for Anxiety/
Anxiety symptoms are on the rise for many reasons: personal, situational, work, relationship, environmental and brain wise. You may now be recognizing you have always had some level of anxiety symptoms or you have noticed recently you are simply struggling to navigate these new and unpleasant symptoms due to recent events. Life at times can be more complex to cope with than other times in your life.
So whether it is ongoing or situational you are not alone.
Anxiety has a mental component and a physical sensory component; you feel it.
In addition to traditional Cognitive talk therapy I also
Do you live with a secret belief that you are unlikeable or unlovable? Are you normally able to keep it out of your mind so you feel OK, but then something happens in a friendship or relationship that brings the painful feelings back into focus? Part of you thinks that maybe if you talked with someone you could feel differently, but part of you just hopes it will pass so you don't have to think about it again. I want you to know that you are not the only one who has these beliefs and that they can change. "The only way out is through" - Robert Frost
Do you live with a secret belief that you are unlikeable or unlovable? Are you normally able to keep it out of your mind so you feel OK, but then something happens in a friendship or relationship that brings the painful feelings back into focus? Part of you thinks that maybe if you talked with someone you could feel differently, but part of you just hopes it will pass so you don't have to think about it again. I want you to know that you are not the only one who has these beliefs and that they can change. "The only way out is through" - Robert Frost
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Using best practices, therapy for trauma, relationship issues, or depression and anxiety typically involve creating a container for open dialogue, utilizing evidence-based techniques, and collaboratively developing personalized strategies to promote healing, growth, and improved mental well-being, whether through CBT or ACT, or a Trauma-Focused lense.
“Supporting professionals & high-achievers in overcoming anxiety, trauma & burnout to live with clarity and ease.”
You’re a high-functioning professional who seems capable and composed, yet inside you’re battling anxiety, depression, or the impact of past trauma. Stress, burnout, or perfectionism may leave you feeling stretched thin and disconnected. It’s exhausting to keep pushing while your inner world feels unsettled. You’re ready to calm the overwhelm, heal old wounds, and finally live with clarity, balance, and ease.
Using best practices, therapy for trauma, relationship issues, or depression and anxiety typically involve creating a container for open dialogue, utilizing evidence-based techniques, and collaboratively developing personalized strategies to promote healing, growth, and improved mental well-being, whether through CBT or ACT, or a Trauma-Focused lense.
“Supporting professionals & high-achievers in overcoming anxiety, trauma & burnout to live with clarity and ease.”
You’re a high-functioning professional who seems capable and composed, yet inside you’re battling anxiety, depression, or the impact of past trauma. Stress, burnout, or perfectionism may leave you feeling stretched thin and disconnected. It’s exhausting to keep pushing while your inner world feels unsettled. You’re ready to calm the overwhelm, heal old wounds, and finally live with clarity, balance, and ease.
I work with children, adolescents, and adults who may be feeling overwhelmed, stuck, anxious, disconnected, or unsure how to navigate life’s challenges. Clients often come to therapy seeking support with anxiety, depression, emotional regulation, behavioral concerns, parenting stress, relationship difficulties, or life transitions. I provide a safe, supportive space where clients can feel truly seen and understood while exploring new perspectives, building on strengths, and moving toward meaningful growth and healing.
I work with children, adolescents, and adults who may be feeling overwhelmed, stuck, anxious, disconnected, or unsure how to navigate life’s challenges. Clients often come to therapy seeking support with anxiety, depression, emotional regulation, behavioral concerns, parenting stress, relationship difficulties, or life transitions. I provide a safe, supportive space where clients can feel truly seen and understood while exploring new perspectives, building on strengths, and moving toward meaningful growth and healing.
If OCD, anxiety, intrusive thoughts, or perfectionism are making your world feel small, you’re not alone. I help adults untangle from fear so they can build a life rooted in freedom, meaning, and self-trust. Many of the people I work with feel overwhelmed by their thoughts, stuck in “what-ifs,” or exhausted from trying to manage anxiety on their own. Therapy can be a place to breathe again, feel understood, and learn evidence-based tools that genuinely help.
If OCD, anxiety, intrusive thoughts, or perfectionism are making your world feel small, you’re not alone. I help adults untangle from fear so they can build a life rooted in freedom, meaning, and self-trust. Many of the people I work with feel overwhelmed by their thoughts, stuck in “what-ifs,” or exhausted from trying to manage anxiety on their own. Therapy can be a place to breathe again, feel understood, and learn evidence-based tools that genuinely help.
Authentic Perspectives Counseling &Wellness
Registered Mental Health Counselor Intern, MEd, RMHCI
3 Endorsed
Online Only
Waitlist for new clients
You’re a woman who holds a lot together for everyone else, but privately, you may feel emotionally exhausted, overwhelmed, anxious, or mentally drained from constantly carrying so much. You’re capable and dependable, yet the pressure of always being “on” is starting to catch up with you. You don’t just want a place to vent. You want clarity, steadiness, and support that actually helps. I work with women navigating burnout, chronic stress, anxiety, trauma, emotional overwhelm, and major life transitions. My approach is direct, structured, and compassionate.
You’re a woman who holds a lot together for everyone else, but privately, you may feel emotionally exhausted, overwhelmed, anxious, or mentally drained from constantly carrying so much. You’re capable and dependable, yet the pressure of always being “on” is starting to catch up with you. You don’t just want a place to vent. You want clarity, steadiness, and support that actually helps. I work with women navigating burnout, chronic stress, anxiety, trauma, emotional overwhelm, and major life transitions. My approach is direct, structured, and compassionate.
I believe it is our deepest desire to know that even if we share our whole story, we’ll be seen, understood, and belong. However, instead we are often met with painful experiences that teach us to create masks and conceal our true feelings and desires. Have you been criticized or rejected? Maybe you’ve been made to feel insignificant and small. Or perhaps, like me, you were taught that you should be perfect and never show weakness, but now feel trapped by these lessons. In both my life and practice, I strive to understand myself and remove my masks by living authentically; I want to join you on your journey and help you do the same.
I believe it is our deepest desire to know that even if we share our whole story, we’ll be seen, understood, and belong. However, instead we are often met with painful experiences that teach us to create masks and conceal our true feelings and desires. Have you been criticized or rejected? Maybe you’ve been made to feel insignificant and small. Or perhaps, like me, you were taught that you should be perfect and never show weakness, but now feel trapped by these lessons. In both my life and practice, I strive to understand myself and remove my masks by living authentically; I want to join you on your journey and help you do the same.
Seeking support takes courage, and my goal is to provide a space where you feel understood, validated, and genuinely supported. I am a Licensed Clinical Psychologist with over 30 years of experience helping individuals navigate relationship challenges, trauma, stress, and major life transitions. Whether you’re coping with PTSD, recovering from painful experiences, or trying to strengthen your relationships, you don’t have to do it alone.
Seeking support takes courage, and my goal is to provide a space where you feel understood, validated, and genuinely supported. I am a Licensed Clinical Psychologist with over 30 years of experience helping individuals navigate relationship challenges, trauma, stress, and major life transitions. Whether you’re coping with PTSD, recovering from painful experiences, or trying to strengthen your relationships, you don’t have to do it alone.
Evening and weekend appointments available! Hi there – I’m so glad you’re here!
My name is Shayna, and I truly believe therapy is for everyone. Whether you’re working toward specific goals or just needing a safe space to process life as it comes, I’m here to support you.
I'm certified in Superhero Therapy, Geek Therapy, and Cinema Therapy, and I’m also the creator of Board Game Therapy. I love bringing creativity into the therapy space — blending art, music, shows, games, and experiential activities with evidence-based practices like Narrative Therapy and CBT. I’ve spent 7 years delivering therapy services to clients of all ages.
Evening and weekend appointments available! Hi there – I’m so glad you’re here!
My name is Shayna, and I truly believe therapy is for everyone. Whether you’re working toward specific goals or just needing a safe space to process life as it comes, I’m here to support you.
I'm certified in Superhero Therapy, Geek Therapy, and Cinema Therapy, and I’m also the creator of Board Game Therapy. I love bringing creativity into the therapy space — blending art, music, shows, games, and experiential activities with evidence-based practices like Narrative Therapy and CBT. I’ve spent 7 years delivering therapy services to clients of all ages.
Working to change what feels impossible starts with the bravery to ask for help. I'm glad you've made it here to take that first step. My primary areas of expertise are with depression, anxiety, motivation, trauma concerns, addictions, and LGBTQ+ individuals.
I try and help my clients understand themselves and establish sustainable goals to make change happen.
The easiest way to meet with me is to schedule a free consultation through my website link.
Working to change what feels impossible starts with the bravery to ask for help. I'm glad you've made it here to take that first step. My primary areas of expertise are with depression, anxiety, motivation, trauma concerns, addictions, and LGBTQ+ individuals.
I try and help my clients understand themselves and establish sustainable goals to make change happen.
The easiest way to meet with me is to schedule a free consultation through my website link.
Starting therapy comes with many questions: Who should I see? Will it be helpful? Will I feel understood? So much depends on the trust and comfort you feel with your therapist. Whether you are looking to gain insight into longstanding problems, develop specific skills, or explore relationship patterns, the heart of my work lies in creating a space that allows you to feel seen, understood, and energized to approach life in new and meaningful ways.
Starting therapy comes with many questions: Who should I see? Will it be helpful? Will I feel understood? So much depends on the trust and comfort you feel with your therapist. Whether you are looking to gain insight into longstanding problems, develop specific skills, or explore relationship patterns, the heart of my work lies in creating a space that allows you to feel seen, understood, and energized to approach life in new and meaningful ways.
Is your child or teen struggling to express/manage difficult emotions or worrying more than usual? Perhaps you find yourself distancing from others, feeling down, or unable to concentrate and keep up with life's demands such as work or college? If so, there is help. As a therapist, my goal is to walk with my clients on their journey towards healing through compassion, communication, and growth. My aim is to create a space of understanding, awareness, and change by establishing a trusting and caring relationship with individuals across the lifespan, from children to adults, to support them in reaching their goals.
Is your child or teen struggling to express/manage difficult emotions or worrying more than usual? Perhaps you find yourself distancing from others, feeling down, or unable to concentrate and keep up with life's demands such as work or college? If so, there is help. As a therapist, my goal is to walk with my clients on their journey towards healing through compassion, communication, and growth. My aim is to create a space of understanding, awareness, and change by establishing a trusting and caring relationship with individuals across the lifespan, from children to adults, to support them in reaching their goals.
I help women move from feeling anxious, exhausted, and disconnected during pregnancy, postpartum, and motherhood to feeling more like themselves again without having to push through in silence or pretend everything is OK.
I am a doctoral-level psychologist specializing in women's mental health, including pregnancy, postpartum adjustment, parenting, perimenopause, and life transitions. My approach is collaborative, grounded in evidence-based care and tailored to the complexity of your unique experience.
I help women move from feeling anxious, exhausted, and disconnected during pregnancy, postpartum, and motherhood to feeling more like themselves again without having to push through in silence or pretend everything is OK.
I am a doctoral-level psychologist specializing in women's mental health, including pregnancy, postpartum adjustment, parenting, perimenopause, and life transitions. My approach is collaborative, grounded in evidence-based care and tailored to the complexity of your unique experience.
I am a compassionate, caring therapist who will assist you in discovering strengths you may not know you already have. I am a strength based, people first therapist who believes that with proper support and guidance change is possible. I can help to unlock difficult patterns in communication, behavior and thoughts while fostering confidence in yourself. Life is a journey and the first step is usually the hardest. Take it and I will meet you where you are to help you get to the next one. Self -Care is not selfish and you can start at anytime.
I am a compassionate, caring therapist who will assist you in discovering strengths you may not know you already have. I am a strength based, people first therapist who believes that with proper support and guidance change is possible. I can help to unlock difficult patterns in communication, behavior and thoughts while fostering confidence in yourself. Life is a journey and the first step is usually the hardest. Take it and I will meet you where you are to help you get to the next one. Self -Care is not selfish and you can start at anytime.
Seeking help can be intimidating, but you’ve made the first step! I encourage you to continue pursuing and getting the support you need in order to address your set of circumstances. I would love the opportunity to help walk with you, through your journey. Each session will be free from judgement and will be confidential. Together, I work with my clients to help improve their overall quality of life and reduce the symptoms of any presenting issues. I believe that improvements in your life can be made by understanding the root causes of the challenges you face. This deeper understanding empowers you to create the changes you desire!
Seeking help can be intimidating, but you’ve made the first step! I encourage you to continue pursuing and getting the support you need in order to address your set of circumstances. I would love the opportunity to help walk with you, through your journey. Each session will be free from judgement and will be confidential. Together, I work with my clients to help improve their overall quality of life and reduce the symptoms of any presenting issues. I believe that improvements in your life can be made by understanding the root causes of the challenges you face. This deeper understanding empowers you to create the changes you desire!
Hi! My name is Molly, an Associate Marriage and Family Therapist licensed in CA (157690) and FL (TPIM46), specialized in treating OCD and trained/supervised by Alegra Kastens, LMFT (124277). I help individuals with OCD, anxiety, eating disorders, and other anxiety-related disorders find a calm mind and reconnect with themselves using evidence-based approaches like Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and mindfulness-based skills. I also integrate Internal Family Systems (IFS) to address the deeper emotional wounds that often underlie these struggles, helping clients heal from the inside out.
Hi! My name is Molly, an Associate Marriage and Family Therapist licensed in CA (157690) and FL (TPIM46), specialized in treating OCD and trained/supervised by Alegra Kastens, LMFT (124277). I help individuals with OCD, anxiety, eating disorders, and other anxiety-related disorders find a calm mind and reconnect with themselves using evidence-based approaches like Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and mindfulness-based skills. I also integrate Internal Family Systems (IFS) to address the deeper emotional wounds that often underlie these struggles, helping clients heal from the inside out.
Relationship disconnected? Drab sex life? Want more in life? Confused about what to do next? Anxiety running your life? As you are immersed in the struggles of life you are affected emotionally, mentally, spiritually and physically, & it is difficult to see all the options available to you. Together we will broaden the point of view so that solutions, insight, and clarity appear. I apply a holistic approach to unify the various characteristics of the self. Let's explore what is meaningful to you so that you can best express your authentic self and cultivate meaningful relationships. LGBTQ+, ENM and Kink allied and educated.
Relationship disconnected? Drab sex life? Want more in life? Confused about what to do next? Anxiety running your life? As you are immersed in the struggles of life you are affected emotionally, mentally, spiritually and physically, & it is difficult to see all the options available to you. Together we will broaden the point of view so that solutions, insight, and clarity appear. I apply a holistic approach to unify the various characteristics of the self. Let's explore what is meaningful to you so that you can best express your authentic self and cultivate meaningful relationships. LGBTQ+, ENM and Kink allied and educated.
Whatever your concerns, we are here to help. Feeling frustrated, afraid, sad, angry, anxious? Getting to the root of your problem(s) and helping you resolve them is our specialty. We have a variety of therapists servicing Florida that we can match you with. Call our Intake office and get started finding the serenity on life you so very much deserve!
Whatever your concerns, we are here to help. Feeling frustrated, afraid, sad, angry, anxious? Getting to the root of your problem(s) and helping you resolve them is our specialty. We have a variety of therapists servicing Florida that we can match you with. Call our Intake office and get started finding the serenity on life you so very much deserve!
I support adults struggling with PTSD, OCD, and eating disorders, including those navigating complex or co-occurring mental health concerns. All services are provided through secure telehealth in New York, South Carolina, and Florida.
I support adults struggling with PTSD, OCD, and eating disorders, including those navigating complex or co-occurring mental health concerns. All services are provided through secure telehealth in New York, South Carolina, and Florida.
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