Therapists in Orlando, FL

Are you dealing with trauma, anxiety, difficult childhood experiences, problematic family dynamics, marriage or relationship issues, divorce, difficulty in making decisions, depression, military/abuse trauma, pain management, and unhealthy relationships? Are you dissatisfied with your career path? Is military life or military family life part of your clinical picture?

I work with children, teens, & adults using telehealth. I have experience & passion for working with all of these age groups. I enjoy working with youth that are guarded, have lots of attitude, problems with behaviors, self-esteem, mood, or focus difficulties. I also really love working with adults that need help with relationships, learning to say no, setting boundaries, and adjusting to changes in life. I like offering a compassionate ear to individuals presenting with anxieties, traumas, and depressed moods. I want to help build skills & fulfillment in domains including work, relationships, family, activities, and sense of self.

My ideal client would be someone who struggles with outer challenges in life. I am looking for someone who is actively pursuing personal growth but needs a small push toward the finish line. An ideal client is prepared to better their life for their own and their loved ones' sake.

A.J. Garcia is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and Qualified Supervisor in the state of Florida. She began Thrive Counseling in 2012 with the goal of creating a space for clients of all ages and walks of life to find opportunity for positive growth in their lives. Integrity and professionalism are at the top of A.J.’s core values, and they serve as the foundation of her work with clients. Support and encouragement are essential to the counseling process, and are vital in the promotion of wellness.

My name is Dr. Matthew Sharkey and I provide psychological testing services with a specific focus on ADHD psychological testing, pre-bariatric surgery psychological evaluations, and fitness for duty evaluations. In recognizing the challenges of accessing timely psychological testing services, I have made it a cornerstone of my work and practice to ensure that each evaluation is conducted efficiently, and you have timely access to the testing results. I have a deep appreciation of the importance of a swift diagnoses and treatment plans given their potential to ignite and facilitate transformative change and personal growth.

Dr. Reilly is a Licensed Therapist, Child Therapist, Play Therapist, Adolescent Counselor, Adult Counselor, Family Therapist, Co-parent Counselor, Parent Coach, Sports Therapist, Florida Supreme Court Certified Family Mediator, Parent Coordinator, Life Coach, & Marriage & Couple's Counselor. For over 20 years he has put his extensive clinical expertise & warm friendly approach towards treating: Children, adults, couples, & families. In addition to having a thriving private practice, Dr. Reilly has taught graduate school at UCF, presents locally and nationally on mental health, has supervised treatment programs for Arnold Palmer Hospital & has won the Central Florida Victim Services Award for mental health treatment. .

I treat those struggling with anxiety, depression, stress, anger, trauma, grief, self-esteem and self-confidence issues, adjustment issues, relationship and family issues, social and communication skills, OCD, school and occupational problems, and ADHD. Through empathy, I strive to understand each client's specific context and unique perspective, and view each counseling relationship as a collaborative endeavor. My personal, educational, and professional life experiences have provided me with a strong foundation of patience and compassion, along with critical knowledge and skills needed to effectively help my clients.

What are your thoughts, beliefs and traditions of your self? Are they negative ones? Do you struggle with self-love? Do you look at self-care as a "treat"? Is it difficult to be your true self due to generational trauma and expectations? Are you ready to embark on a journey to self-acceptance and love? Are you looking forward to a healthier relationship with yourself and others? Does processing trauma, healing from current views of yourself and establishing new positive self views for overall wellness sound like something you are seeking?

I love partnering with individuals to help them feel their best! I graduated from FSU with a BSW and MSW.

Ana Jarzin is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in the state of Florida with more than 9 years of experience partnering with teenagers and adults seeking help with OCD, hoarding disorder, trauma, depression, anxiety, life transitions, stress, academic and work issues, anger management, self-injurious behaviors, self-esteem, parenting, grief, and bereavement. She completed her Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Argosy University.

Toby's therapeutic approach is integrative and incorporates both body and mind into treatment interventions. She is certified in EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) and TF-CBT (Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy). Her therapy style is authentic, curious, and nonjudgmental. Her areas of expertise include trauma, anxiety, and depression. Toby creates a safe space for healing and supports her clients in becoming the best versions of themselves.

Shane is well versed in a variety of issues such as anxiety, depression, anger management, grief, trauma, addictions, self-esteem issues, premarital counseling, and marriage and family counseling to include blended-families, divorce recovery, infidelity, and parenting issues. Shane is also a certified professional coach with a focus in leadership coaching, emotional IQ coaching, and career/ministry coaching.

In the fast-paced world we live in, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed by expectations at work and in our personal lives. We’re often too busy to notice that we feel burnt out, anxious, or unfulfilled until we reach our tipping point. Even then, it can still be unclear how we can improve and there never seems to be enough time to figure it out.

Seeking therapy takes courage. Therefore I try to make the experience as easy as possible for my clients. It is my goal that you feel comfortable, safe and understood. I want to get to know you, your life experiences and your challenges. I strive to help my clients live more authentic lives by finding balance, resolving conflicts, and finding courage to take personal risks. Through psychotherapy, we all can develop more rewarding relationships, increase self-awareness and realize our full potential.

Finding a therapist who you can trust and relate to is important. The process of bringing your personal issues to another person can be difficult. I am fully invested in our time together and want to learn about your story. I work well with all kinds of relationships

You might be going through anxiety, an abusive or difficult relationship, recent breakup, domestic violence, traumatic memories, anxiety, panic, loss, or another type of valley but just remember, you do not have to go through it alone. You might not know where to start, you might feel hopeless, stuck, or perhaps afraid. Together through therapy, we can work towards a breakthrough – breaking through all of those tough thoughts, feelings, and mindsets so that you can live a victorious and free life physically, emotionally, and spiritually!

Do you feel overwhelmed, bogged down, depressed or anxious? I can help you find ways to navigate these struggles. I have an incredible passion for working with others and helping you to find balance in your life. We can work collaboratively to identify what is creating these difficulties and work through them, step by step. I strive to create a supportive space where you feel safe, allowing us to reach the goals you have set for yourself, together.

Do you struggle to find ways to truly feel happy? Do you find yourself in the same patterns of behavior over and over again? Are you frustrated with the quality of your relationships and your ability to make new friends? If so, then I want to help you solve problems and make better decisions on your way to living a more flourishing life. I will strategize with you about how to find more life satisfaction, how to build and maintain rewarding relationships, and how to effectively create and achieve goals.

Are you feeling misunderstood or disconnected from your partner? Tired of having the same argument over and over again and never getting anywhere? Do you feel lonely in your relationship and discouraged about how to get close again? Sometimes it can feel hopeless. You may have settled into a pattern of quiet resignation, filling your time with distractions, and trying to ignore the fact that neither of you is truly happy. Whatever your circumstances, couples therapy can help you identify the negative patterns keeping you stuck and build a stronger, healthier relationship in which you feel seen, heard and connected.