Female Therapists in Ocoee, FL
I specialize in helping individuals with stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, life transitions, and career challenges. I offer a faith-based approach for those wanting to align mental health with spiritual values. Whether you're feeling stuck, working through trauma, or ready for growth, I provide a compassionate space for healing.
I specialize in helping individuals with stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, life transitions, and career challenges. I offer a faith-based approach for those wanting to align mental health with spiritual values. Whether you're feeling stuck, working through trauma, or ready for growth, I provide a compassionate space for healing.
Yolanda Taylor is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, who has been in the mental health field for over 20 years. She graduated from University of Central Florida with a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and Webster University/Orlando campus with a Master of Arts in Counseling. Yolanda believes that establishing a strong alliance with her clients is essential to getting the most out of therapy and creating lasting change, using a cognitive or holistic approach. Her main areas of focus include: Adjustment Disorders, Anxiety and Depression for ages 18-55.
Yolanda Taylor is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, who has been in the mental health field for over 20 years. She graduated from University of Central Florida with a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and Webster University/Orlando campus with a Master of Arts in Counseling. Yolanda believes that establishing a strong alliance with her clients is essential to getting the most out of therapy and creating lasting change, using a cognitive or holistic approach. Her main areas of focus include: Adjustment Disorders, Anxiety and Depression for ages 18-55.
Lydia Mosher is a Registered Mental Health Counselor Intern with over 8 years experience specializing in anxiety, depression, schizophrenia in adults. Lydia treats clients between the ages of 18 to 65+. In her clinical work, Lydia is experienced in utilizing traditional therapeutic techniques as well as creative modalities such as guided imagery and role play. She enjoys helping individuals on their journey to self-awareness and develop skills to improve overall functioning in their lives and relationships.
Lydia Mosher is a Registered Mental Health Counselor Intern with over 8 years experience specializing in anxiety, depression, schizophrenia in adults. Lydia treats clients between the ages of 18 to 65+. In her clinical work, Lydia is experienced in utilizing traditional therapeutic techniques as well as creative modalities such as guided imagery and role play. She enjoys helping individuals on their journey to self-awareness and develop skills to improve overall functioning in their lives and relationships.
First, congratulations on taking this courageous step! My name is Jennifer Sullivan, and I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 28 years of experience supporting individuals, relationships, and families through life's challenges. Since 1997, I've focused on helping people navigate through trauma, anxiety, grief/loss, depression, life transitions, and personal growth. I believe in creating a safe, supportive space where you feel heard, understood, empowered, and not judged. With warmth, compassion, and an empathetic approach, I guide clients toward emotional wellness, purpose and hope. My mission is to walk alongside others
First, congratulations on taking this courageous step! My name is Jennifer Sullivan, and I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 28 years of experience supporting individuals, relationships, and families through life's challenges. Since 1997, I've focused on helping people navigate through trauma, anxiety, grief/loss, depression, life transitions, and personal growth. I believe in creating a safe, supportive space where you feel heard, understood, empowered, and not judged. With warmth, compassion, and an empathetic approach, I guide clients toward emotional wellness, purpose and hope. My mission is to walk alongside others
My specialty is working with adults who struggle with anxiety, burnout, life transitions, and stress-related health concerns. I integrate trauma-focused psychotherapy with functional and metabolic insight, understanding how nervous system dysregulation, sleep, inflammation, hormones, and physiology impact mood and cognition. My work centers on regulation, resilience, and long-term integration, helping clients move from survival patterns to sustainable well-being. The goal isn’t just symptom relief, it’s coherence: feeling steady in the body, secure in relationships, and aligned with one’s values and purpose.
My specialty is working with adults who struggle with anxiety, burnout, life transitions, and stress-related health concerns. I integrate trauma-focused psychotherapy with functional and metabolic insight, understanding how nervous system dysregulation, sleep, inflammation, hormones, and physiology impact mood and cognition. My work centers on regulation, resilience, and long-term integration, helping clients move from survival patterns to sustainable well-being. The goal isn’t just symptom relief, it’s coherence: feeling steady in the body, secure in relationships, and aligned with one’s values and purpose.
Every person and family has a unique story, and no one should have to navigate life’s challenges alone. Whether you are facing anxiety, depression, substance use, relationship conflict, divorce, or behavioral concerns with a young person, I offer compassionate, evidence-based support. As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with over 15 years of experience, I help individuals, couples, and families find clarity, strengthen relationships, and move toward lasting healing and resilience as meaningful change happens when people feel truly heard, understood, and supported.
Every person and family has a unique story, and no one should have to navigate life’s challenges alone. Whether you are facing anxiety, depression, substance use, relationship conflict, divorce, or behavioral concerns with a young person, I offer compassionate, evidence-based support. As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with over 15 years of experience, I help individuals, couples, and families find clarity, strengthen relationships, and move toward lasting healing and resilience as meaningful change happens when people feel truly heard, understood, and supported.
Ashley is a National Certified Counselor (NCC), a Certified Dialectical Behavior Therapy Professional (C-DBT), and licensed in the state of Florida. Her therapeutic approach draws from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Child Parent Relationship Therapy (CPRT), Solution-Focused Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Adlerian Play Therapy. Ashley believes that therapy works best as a collaborative process—one rooted in trust, compassion, and the understanding that everyone has the capacity to grow and heal.
Ashley is a National Certified Counselor (NCC), a Certified Dialectical Behavior Therapy Professional (C-DBT), and licensed in the state of Florida. Her therapeutic approach draws from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Child Parent Relationship Therapy (CPRT), Solution-Focused Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Adlerian Play Therapy. Ashley believes that therapy works best as a collaborative process—one rooted in trust, compassion, and the understanding that everyone has the capacity to grow and heal.
Vanessa Jibaja is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) dedicated to helping individuals navigate life’s challenges with compassion and expertise. Practicing in Florida at LifeStance Health, she provides a supportive and affirming space for adults and adolescents facing a range of mental health concerns. Vanessa specializes in treating ADHD, depression, and substance use disorders, using evidence-based approaches to help clients regain control of their lives and build healthier coping strategies.
Vanessa Jibaja is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) dedicated to helping individuals navigate life’s challenges with compassion and expertise. Practicing in Florida at LifeStance Health, she provides a supportive and affirming space for adults and adolescents facing a range of mental health concerns. Vanessa specializes in treating ADHD, depression, and substance use disorders, using evidence-based approaches to help clients regain control of their lives and build healthier coping strategies.
Hello, I'm Lynne Kelly the founder of The Healing Journey (THJ) which is an introspective, transformative experience that provides a safe and engaging environment for clients to evaluate their past, assess their present, and drive towards a thriving, self-envisioned future. The work is not easy, but that is the beautiful part about embarking upon your personalized journey. I am a Psychotherapist utilizing Cognitive Behavioral interventions, and a Neurolinguistic Programming Practioner (NLP) who incorporates Art Therapy, Life Coaching, and EMDR techniques in counseling.
Hello, I'm Lynne Kelly the founder of The Healing Journey (THJ) which is an introspective, transformative experience that provides a safe and engaging environment for clients to evaluate their past, assess their present, and drive towards a thriving, self-envisioned future. The work is not easy, but that is the beautiful part about embarking upon your personalized journey. I am a Psychotherapist utilizing Cognitive Behavioral interventions, and a Neurolinguistic Programming Practioner (NLP) who incorporates Art Therapy, Life Coaching, and EMDR techniques in counseling.
Making your first appointment can be one of the most challenging steps in your mental health journey. At LifeStance, we make it simple by offering both online and in-person therapy and psychiatry services, covered by major insurance plans.
Making your first appointment can be one of the most challenging steps in your mental health journey. At LifeStance, we make it simple by offering both online and in-person therapy and psychiatry services, covered by major insurance plans.
I work with teens and adults who may be feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or simply tired of carrying everything on their own. You may be navigating anxiety, depression, big emotions, family or relationship challenges, low self-esteem, or major life changes. Together, we’ll get to the root of what’s going on, identify patterns that aren’t working, and build healthier ways to cope, communicate, and move forward with more confidence.
I work with teens and adults who may be feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or simply tired of carrying everything on their own. You may be navigating anxiety, depression, big emotions, family or relationship challenges, low self-esteem, or major life changes. Together, we’ll get to the root of what’s going on, identify patterns that aren’t working, and build healthier ways to cope, communicate, and move forward with more confidence.
The Healing Journey Counseling & Consulting LLC
Counselor, MS, LMHC, LPC, NCC
1 Endorsed
Online Only
Lynne Kelly (MHC), Founder and Principal of THJ, takes pride in serving clients from a diverse range of backgrounds, encouraging them to authentically express themselves without fear, judgement, or shame. With over 10 years of experience in the field, her caring, dynamic, and therapeutic approaches thoughtfully connect the mind, body, and spirit for a rewarding, life-changing experience.
Lynne Kelly (MHC), Founder and Principal of THJ, takes pride in serving clients from a diverse range of backgrounds, encouraging them to authentically express themselves without fear, judgement, or shame. With over 10 years of experience in the field, her caring, dynamic, and therapeutic approaches thoughtfully connect the mind, body, and spirit for a rewarding, life-changing experience.
Karlette offers a compassionate, non-judgmental, therapeutic environment where those seeking mental and emotional healing can feel welcomed and safe as they take that initial step toward becoming a stronger, more whole person. Using a trauma-informed perspective, Karlette partners with her clients, while all the while eliciting those strengths that may lie dormant within them. Karlette works from a cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) treatment model helping clients to understand how thoughts and actions can influence emotions relating to self-esteem, adjustment disorders, anger, stress and other emotional and life challenges.Karlett
Karlette offers a compassionate, non-judgmental, therapeutic environment where those seeking mental and emotional healing can feel welcomed and safe as they take that initial step toward becoming a stronger, more whole person. Using a trauma-informed perspective, Karlette partners with her clients, while all the while eliciting those strengths that may lie dormant within them. Karlette works from a cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) treatment model helping clients to understand how thoughts and actions can influence emotions relating to self-esteem, adjustment disorders, anger, stress and other emotional and life challenges.Karlett
Restoring Hearts &Minds Counseling
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, MA, LMHC, QS, CCC, CGCC
Online Only
I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in Florida, a Licensed Professional Counselor in Georgia, and a Certified Christian Counselor. Talking to someone new can be extremely difficult. Are you looking to talk to someone non judgmental and authentic. Someone who will guide you in making changes in your behavior, thought process and emotions. Are you struggling with regulating your emotions, impacted by life circumstances, stressors, or trauma that wasn’t within your control. I will guide you as a way to set goals and assist you to thrive on your journey to success. I am a Qualified Supervisor in the state of Florida.
I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in Florida, a Licensed Professional Counselor in Georgia, and a Certified Christian Counselor. Talking to someone new can be extremely difficult. Are you looking to talk to someone non judgmental and authentic. Someone who will guide you in making changes in your behavior, thought process and emotions. Are you struggling with regulating your emotions, impacted by life circumstances, stressors, or trauma that wasn’t within your control. I will guide you as a way to set goals and assist you to thrive on your journey to success. I am a Qualified Supervisor in the state of Florida.
Welcome, I’m glad you’re here. I support clients navigating trauma, emotional abuse, neurodivergent experiences, anxiety, depression, self-esteem challenges, relationship concerns, and cultural identity questions. My goal is to help you build a healthy inner world so you can set boundaries, deepen self-understanding, and thrive in your external one. Therapy with me is a collaborative process—we’ll create a strong therapeutic alliance that fosters growth, healing, and self-discovery. I want to help you flourish as your favorite version of yourself: empowered, grounded, and whole.
Welcome, I’m glad you’re here. I support clients navigating trauma, emotional abuse, neurodivergent experiences, anxiety, depression, self-esteem challenges, relationship concerns, and cultural identity questions. My goal is to help you build a healthy inner world so you can set boundaries, deepen self-understanding, and thrive in your external one. Therapy with me is a collaborative process—we’ll create a strong therapeutic alliance that fosters growth, healing, and self-discovery. I want to help you flourish as your favorite version of yourself: empowered, grounded, and whole.
Deepa Samaroo helps children, teens, and adults across Florida navigate emotional challenges and find lasting balance through compassionate, evidence-based therapy. She creates a safe, supportive space where clients can explore life’s difficulties, develop coping skills, and strengthen emotional resilience. Deepa provides individual therapy to address a wide range of concerns, including anxiety, depression, trauma, and behavioral issues, helping clients of all ages achieve meaningful change and improved well-being. Deepa specializes in working with anxiety, trauma, and mood-related challenges such as depression and bipolar disorder.
Deepa Samaroo helps children, teens, and adults across Florida navigate emotional challenges and find lasting balance through compassionate, evidence-based therapy. She creates a safe, supportive space where clients can explore life’s difficulties, develop coping skills, and strengthen emotional resilience. Deepa provides individual therapy to address a wide range of concerns, including anxiety, depression, trauma, and behavioral issues, helping clients of all ages achieve meaningful change and improved well-being. Deepa specializes in working with anxiety, trauma, and mood-related challenges such as depression and bipolar disorder.
Karlette D'Aguiar is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and Florida State Qualified Supervisor with over ten years of practice. She received her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from the State University of New York, College at Oneonta and a Master of Education in Counseling Psychology from Howard University. Karlette offers a compassionate, non-judgmental, therapeutic environment where those seeking mental and emotional healing can feel welcomed and safe as they take that initial step toward becoming a stronger, more whole person.
Karlette D'Aguiar is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and Florida State Qualified Supervisor with over ten years of practice. She received her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from the State University of New York, College at Oneonta and a Master of Education in Counseling Psychology from Howard University. Karlette offers a compassionate, non-judgmental, therapeutic environment where those seeking mental and emotional healing can feel welcomed and safe as they take that initial step toward becoming a stronger, more whole person.
Maxi is a cognitive-behavioral therapist that has over a decade of experience working as a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, Manager and State Qualified Supervisor for the mental health profession. Maxi has extensive experience working with individuals who are experiencing distress. Maxi enjoys helping individuals with their guided discovery to understand the origins to their distress, improve self-awareness, change their narrative, and empower people to learn and utilize skills to improve overall functioning.
Maxi is a cognitive-behavioral therapist that has over a decade of experience working as a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, Manager and State Qualified Supervisor for the mental health profession. Maxi has extensive experience working with individuals who are experiencing distress. Maxi enjoys helping individuals with their guided discovery to understand the origins to their distress, improve self-awareness, change their narrative, and empower people to learn and utilize skills to improve overall functioning.
Outside of her practice at LifeStance Health, Stephanie enjoys spending quality time with her family, exploring Florida’s theme parks with her toddler son and spouse, and discovering new foods.Outside of her practice at LifeStance Health, Stephanie enjoys spending quality time with her family, exploring Florida’s theme parks with her toddler son and spouse, and discovering new foods.
Outside of her practice at LifeStance Health, Stephanie enjoys spending quality time with her family, exploring Florida’s theme parks with her toddler son and spouse, and discovering new foods.Outside of her practice at LifeStance Health, Stephanie enjoys spending quality time with her family, exploring Florida’s theme parks with her toddler son and spouse, and discovering new foods.
Are you feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or caught in painful patterns? You’re not alone—and you don’t have to navigate it alone. I offer a compassionate, tailored approach rooted in authenticity and a deep commitment to healing in a safe space. I have a unique and genuine approach integrating my diverse professional background with analytical skills and non-judgmental, friendly manner. I will work with you to cultivate resilience, restore balance, and move toward a more fulfilling life.
Are you feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or caught in painful patterns? You’re not alone—and you don’t have to navigate it alone. I offer a compassionate, tailored approach rooted in authenticity and a deep commitment to healing in a safe space. I have a unique and genuine approach integrating my diverse professional background with analytical skills and non-judgmental, friendly manner. I will work with you to cultivate resilience, restore balance, and move toward a more fulfilling life.
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FAQ - Therapist Gender
Does it matter what gender my therapist is?
In general, there is no relationship between a therapist’s gender and their efficacy. Some clients, however, prefer to see therapists of a particular gender, whether due to their own past experiences with men and women, or because they feel more comfortable with a therapist of their own gender due to shared life experiences or perspectives. Considering what one wants to address in therapy can help someone determine whether your therapist’s gender may matter or improve their therapeutic experience. The most important consideration is that a client is able to build a trusting relationship with their therapist.
Can clients benefit from having a therapist of the same gender?
Therapy is not gender-specific, but some men as well as women feel more comfortable opening up about their experiences and history with therapists of a specific gender. An individual may feel that they have to explain less background information and be on the same page more quickly, particularly when discussing gender-specific challenges. That said, a good clinician can transcend most if not all gender concerns. Ultimately, the most important factor in therapy is the connection and trust the client is able to build with the practitioner.
What are the advantages of seeing a female therapist?
Many people - not just women - prefer to see a female therapist. For women, this could be because they believe that they will be able to better connect with a woman, and that a female therapist will be able to relate to their specific challenges and personal issues. It may be particularly beneficial for women to see a female therapist, for example, for gender-specific issues, such as sexism in the workplace, relationship issues, and gender roles. Women who see a female therapist may also feel freer to discuss challenges that are closely tied to gender, such as life transitions including motherhood or menopause. Some clients who instinctively feel more comfortable disclosing to women may find it easier to broach sensitive subjects with a female therapist.The most important factor in therapy is the client-therapist connection, and a therapist's gender as well as many other factors may play an important role in this.
Is therapy different for men and women?
Therapy can be different for men and women insofar as gender plays a role in the challenges an individual faces and the events in life an individual has experienced. Women often face different expectations from their families, friends, and society than men do. In some cases, women might feel most comfortable expressing themselves differently from how men do. Talking about one's feelings and emotions is a critical part of most therapies, and some women might find it comes more naturally when talking to a female therapist. Ultimately, though, therapeutic treatment should be tailored to the individual's specific needs.
Do therapists get specific training to help with women’s concerns?
Therapists are trained to provide care to clients of any gender. However, some therapists may pursue additional training in feminist therapy, gender-specific issues, or women’s mental health. Female clients may wish to ask prospective therapists whether they have received specific training in the client’s primary area(s) of concern, or whether they have worked extensively with women on issues similar to their own.
How can I inquire about a therapist’s experience in treating women?
It’s OK - even encouraged! - to ask a therapist directly whether and how often they have treated women in the past, or whether they have treated women dealing with the client’s most prominent concern(s). Competent therapists will be happy to share their educational background, preferred treatment modalities, and prior client experience to help an individual find the therapist best suited to their needs.