Therapists in Palm City, FL

I believe each of us has what it takes to meet life's challenges. I specialize in treating eating disorders, & complex trauma and dissociative disorders using trauma-focused therapy. I enjoy helping people gain insight into the beliefs and life experiences that may be affecting you and serve to block personal growth. I offer a solution-oriented, no-blame approach focused on how I can best help you. I'm a life-long learner, follow the latest research, and incorporate the most effective therapeutic modalities.

Magdalena is my given name, but I prefer Maggie. Imagine your ideal life and what that looks like. What are your barriers to reaching your full potential? Have you struggled before with making decisions that could affect the trajectory of your life? Have you struggled with depression, anxiety, and/or other co-occurring disorders? Are you ready to take the next steps to take control of your life and what you want? I welcome you to take those steps.

I treat children, adolescents and adults. I am holistic in my treatment and I am a child advocate. I attend meetings at schools when necessary to ensure that every child or adolescent I treat receives the services needed. I am goal oriented and I maintain excellent communication with parents to ensure that the goals are achieved. I treat people from age 3 and up. The foundation I received between my education at Columbia University and my experience at New York Hospital, Cornell Medical Center, makes me unique to Palm City Florida. If I can help, please call!

Do you need someone on "your side" in managing your interpersonal relationships? Do you have distress in dealing with a spouse, child or co-worker? If doing what you are doing now is not getting you the results you want, it may help to work with someone who can see your point of view and help you understand other people better. If you are "stuck" and troubled and need help in sorting out relationship issues, I can help as we insightfully explore how to make things better.

Are you experiencing stressors that are negatively impacting your life or that of your loved ones? Imagine a more peaceful, joyful, & content life - a life where you feel a sense of control over yourself & are able to have more fulfilling relationships & a greater sense of accomplishment/aptitude. I can help unleash the strength you have in yourself to attain your goals via tapping into your own wisdom, showing you new ideas & tools, & helping with implementation. Give me a call to see if we'd be a good fit together.

I believe that every human being has the ability to be the best person they can be. Everyone struggles at different times in life, some unfortunately, more than others complicated by circumstances, situations and relationships. I work with the understanding that we get stuck around negative emotions that we tend to avoid, as they are uncomfortable, unwanted and painful. I help people explore what their underlying core emotional issues are and help them clarify how they are avoiding them, inviting them to face these uncomfortable emotional experiences and move toward them, stretching their comfort zone.

Do you find that you and your loved one(s) end up in the same negative cycle of interactions over and over again? Do you miss the connection you once felt? I utilize a therapy that has been shown to be 75% effective in reducing relationship distress/improving relationship satisfaction (as opposed to conventional relationship counseling which is only 23%) and in which 95% of participants found helpful. Welcome to Better Together Counseling...my name is Elisa Horton and I want to show you how Emotionally Focused Therapy can help your relationship. :)

I firmly believe all people have the power and the ability to heal themselves. I believe my clients know themselves best and thus within possess the tools needed to make dynamic life changes. My role as a counselor is to assist in this process by providing compassion, patience, non-judgment, and when needed, the appropriate push, direction, and insight that will guide you towards improving self-awareness and achieving your personal goals. I view therapy as a collaborative and sacred process that is built on the foundations of openness, trust, and safety.

Navigating through the difficulties of life can seem daunting, uncertain and even scary at times. Some days, the skies are clear, the wind is calm and it is smooth sailing. Other days, the skies are gray, the weather is stormy and you feel completely thrown off course. Let me join you in your journey in navigating these unpredictable waters. At Open Waters Counseling, I take a holistic approach in treating my clients. I will explore various areas of your life in an attempt to get to the root of your problem. We will then work together, client and therapist, to find solutions that will bring greater peace and insight to your life.

I am passionate about supporting women in navigating the joys and challenges of motherhood and life. Utilizing integrative, evidence-based therapeutic approaches, I empower women to prioritize whole wellness. I hold a Ph.D. in Counseling and have advanced training in perinatal mental health. I serve women through all stages of pregnancy, motherhood, and life. My woman-centered services address a broad range of challenges including: prenatal/postpartum adjustment, depression, and anxiety, birth trauma, perinatal loss, grief, stress & burnout, self-esteem, perfectionism, parenting, relationship issues, and life changes.

Are you looking for a supportive and confidential place to explore difficult emotions, develop problem solving strategies and coping skills to manage the stressors in your life? You’ll be able to speak with an experienced counselor who can listen with empathy and provide an objective point of view. I am interactive and engaging, believing you are the expert of your life with your own unique strengths, values, and resources to effectively cope and grow. My style is warm and compassionate, offering non-judgmental feedback which fosters insight.

Perhaps you're at the end of your rope, been abused, and feel deep, emotional pain, shame and guilt. Maybe you've had difficult months or years, and family members are really not there for you. Even your friends, although great, don't understand. Perhaps you tried many self-help remedies, and the bottom line is: Nothing changes. You may be a Bible-believing Christian, yet God seems a million miles away. Or perhaps you realized your issues, but don't know what to do or who to talk to. Conceivably, people's addictions and dysfunctions have created a trap, and you can't climb out.

**Due to current conditions, offering Virtual Telehealth services only at this time** I have a wide-ranging education background in counseling, receiving my Bachelor's degree in Psychology and Master's degree in Mental Health Counseling. I am passionate for many concerns including, but not limited to; mood disorders (anxiety, depression, etc), coping skills, effective communication skills, gender specific issues, family systems, self esteem, body image, relapse prevention, chemical dependency, gambling issues,and anger management.

Are you tired of being unhappy, unsure, or unfulfilled? Is fear keeping you stuck? You know you were destined for more but something seems to be holding you back. Maybe you don't have the motivation anymore or you've forgotten who you really are. You know deep down that you can't go on like this. Imagine living your ideal life where you are truly happy and confident, feel fulfilled in your relationships, have your dream career, and are able to heal all of your past wounds. Imagine being the strong and powerful woman you were purposed to be. You are worthy of everything you desire.

I think that there is No ideal client. As a practitioner I am always amazed at what the clients bring to the Therapeutic Atmosphere. I think that therapy is a Learning experience for both the Client and the Practitioner; most of my clientele need to be heard as they may view the world and their circumstances in a different way. It is the gift of therapy to give them the tools to use in a righteous way, and discern possible alternatives they can utilize for their wellbeing and societal acceptance.

"Sometimes, the hardest part is getting started. What you do today matters, because you are trading a day of your life for it." I'm here to help you through this next part of your journey. My name is Dr. Smalheiser, and I'm a licensed clinical psychologist in South Florida. I have been in the mental health field for over 10 years, and love what I do. Day in and day out, I see people making positive changes in their lives, working collaboratively with me in order to better themselves in whatever way that means for each person.