Seeking therapy can be a difficult, nerve-racking experience. I’m glad you’ve made it this far! Maybe you’re here because you’ve been feeling so low that it’s been hard to get out of bed or feel connected to the people around you. It could be that your critical self-perception or anxious thoughts are constantly distracting you from doing the things you love. Painful or traumatic experiences might be causing so much agony that it’s impossible to feel present in your life. Or maybe you’re struggling with who you are and where your life is headed.

I am committed to helping others overcome the pain and difficulty they are experiencing and helping them reach their goals. By promoting healing, change, and positive behaviors you can reach personal well-being. Counseling will help to bring hope and clarity to your life. In our sessions we will work towards relieving your situation and recognizing your strengths. I provide a relaxing, comfortable, and open environment where you can be yourself.

Sometimes in life we run into times that are hard to navigate alone; entering a new phase in life, getting through a break-up or trouble in a relationship, communicating with one another, anger, life transitions, parenting issues and/or blended families. Possibly you, your child or you both have ADHD? I can help with tools for focus and tips for making your day start and go more smoothly, to include that troublesome homework time. Experiencing parenting issues, anxiety and/or depression, I can help you and/or your family work things out and get to a better place.

WOMEN AND TEENS! Ready for support? I'm here for you! When someone seeks counseling in a time of transition, need or stress, they take the first step in self-care. Beginning the counseling process can be scary - but also incredibly rewarding. Maybe you're going through a big change in life, maybe you're a new mom or trying to become a mom, maybe you're having relationship issues, maybe your teen is struggling and needs help. I believe that developing trust and connection is a very important part of feeling safe and being able to open up, explore and heal.

Feeling overwhelmed? Want to overcome those persistent feelings of anxiety and sadness? Going through a divorce or other major transition? Not sure how to handle your child's behaviors? Our body and mind are made to let us know when things are not right. My practice is focused on assisting individuals and families deal with overcoming everyday stressors to healing from traumatic events. Trust your feelings and give yourself permission to call to get some tools on your journey to healthier living.

Let me help connect your inner strengths and build on them to address presenting issues, where the ultimate goal is feeling "unstuck" in life. I specialize in a broad range of trauma, addiction treatment and recovery . I believe that therapy is most effective when addressing both superficial symptoms and their underlying origins. Another passion of mine is working with athletes to improve their sport performance by addressing performance anxiety. I have prior experience as a collegiate athlete, in addition to a master's degree in Sports and Exercise Psychology as well as a master's degree in Clinical Psychology.

Is this the time for change? Could this be the moment that defines your life for the better? Welcome! Many times we encounter difficulties in life and cannot find the answer or tool(s) to help us to continue to be successful. Or, maybe you are a person that feels as though you have never achieved success in your life? Regardless of the reason for you visiting this page today, I am here for you. This service was created for individuals and couples in need of a confidential environment to process life, life’s problems and, sometimes, the people that have caused a great deal of distress in your life.

As a clinician I believe one can decide if an issue requires immediate action and change or if it can-or must-be accepted for what it is while they learn to make behavioral changes that can positively affect their situation. I work with my clients to start the healing process through their own self-talk, or the way they talk about traumatic events, problematic relationships, toxic behaviors, physical limitations or other issues. I work with my clients, as a team, to stop repeating thought patterns and behaviors that are contributing to negative, hurtful, and self-defeating issues.

Betrayal leaves us strained and detached in family, feelings of devastation, shame, confusion, and questioning our self-worth and future. Nicole has helped many couples heal from affairs, improve their communication and increase relationship satisfaction. Call Nicole today.

Are you not coping as well as in the past? Are you feeling emotionally exhausted, stuck or numb? Or maybe feeling that you are not good enough, having negative thoughts or being haunted by the past? You are not alone. Life can often be a challenge no matter who we are or where we come from. Some of these challenges present themselves at times when we least expect them and can cause great difficulties in all areas of our lives. The journey towards healing starts with one courageous step and I am here to help you. Take a deep breath.

Do you have moments in your life where you feel, ‘stuck in time,’ or ‘in a feeling,’ that you just can’t seem to find the door to leave? Have you heard from others that, ‘you need to just get over it,’ but you have exhausted every attempt to do just that? Do you have sudden waves of emotions or feelings that seem to arrive, ‘at the wrong time,’ during your daily activities? Have you survived a traumatic event, or extremely stressful environment or are still in that environment? Would you like to talk in a safe space while learning coping and closure skills to move forward?

I am an Integrative Psychotherapist. I believe in working with you as a complete individual, "Mind, Body, Spirit." Together, we design a Treatment Plan that is effective for YOU. My integrative approach offers a professional, peaceful, compassionate,and safe environment to discover and become the “true healthy you” ! We communicate with all the different professionals that makeup your treatment team! I truly believe that working as a complete team, there is a better chance of dealing with whatever needs to be attended!! So...Take a deep breath and contact me so we can begin YOUR journey towards health, joy, and peace!

Dr. Donovan earned her doctorate in Counseling Psychology and Human Systems from the Florida State University in 2001. Her specialty was in neuropsychology, with a research emphasis in neuropsychological assessment of patients with traumatic brain injuries. She completed her residency at the VA Medical Center, Washington D.C. and post-doc in Clinical Psychology at Carolina Psychological Health Services. Dr. Donovan worked in private practice for several years before accepting a position as Senior Psychologist for the Florida Department of Corrections in 2004, where she was responsible for the provision of mental health services to over 1,200 inmates in a close-management correctional institution.

I have seen counseling lead many people to a better quality of life. As your therapist, we work together, considering your unique situation and means of coping. We create goals that provide a roadmap for the new directions you want your life to take. I become your guide during this experience, showing you paths to healing you may not have discovered on your own. Equipped with new strategies and deeper insight, you will learn how to move forward in areas that once held you back so that you can reach your goals. This movement is the the heart of therapy.

Do you feel lonely even though you are in a committed relationship? Do you and your partner find yourselves spending less and less time together or having little to no sex? Are you fighting about the same thing over and over? Have the arguments grown in intensity over time? I can help!

I have been a counselor for 40 years, working with individuals, couples, families and groups with psychological as well as addiction issues. I have extensive experience in inpatient as well as outpatient settings. I am eclectic in my evaluation and treatment methods, which gives me flexibility to treat individual needs. Primarily, I use cognitive-behavioral techniques. Many of my clients suffer with depression, anger, and anxiety (panic attacks, obsessive-compulsive disorder); all of which impact potential addictions. I also treat couples and families to better understand their dynamics and to improve their communication skills.

I am a licensed mental health counselor with 25+ years of experience. My strength is in treating individuals with substance abuse, trauma, PTSD, ADHD, ODD, BiPolar, Borderline Personalities and eating disorders as well as self injurious behaviors. Most of my counseling experience has been working with substance abuse and those with dual diagnosis.

I am here to listen and help you identify and achieve your goals including relationships, stress, anxiety, depression, addiction including Opioid use disorder and More. We will work together to identify triggers to life stresses and develop a plan using effective coping techniques to help you manage them. I care, have compassion, empathize for those in need and do not judge. At times you may just need to talk! My commitment is to meet you where you are in life I am currently offering online, phone, or in office sessions.

PARENTS, CHILDREN, TEENS and ADULTS. I am committed to helping others who struggle with negative thought patterns, troubled relationships, behavior disturbances, and difficulties with communication. I provide an open-minded and supportive environment to assist clients searching for mental clarity, closer relationships, personal resilience, improved behavior patterns, and self-control. Building on existing strengths, with an emphasis on self-empowerment and goal setting my clients will develop the tools needed to be successful in their personal growth and change.