Hypnotherapists in Palm Harbor, FL

Are you feeling overwhelmed? Life can be tough and sometimes you just aren't sure what to do next. Talking to a professional counselor can be just the thing to help bring clarity and peace of mind to your situation. I have been working with children and families as a counselor for over 16 years and have helped my clients address many different types of problems. Prior to entering full-time private practice, I worked as a grief counselor for Suncoast Hospice, a school counselor for both private and public schools and as a counselor at Northwood University.

You have taken the first step to changing your life for the better. I specialize in working with adults, children, adolescents, and couples who have concerns regarding relationships, self-esteem, anxiety, fears/phobias, depression, trauma, and difficulty concentrating. Additionally, I work with individuals adjusting to life changes, such as college, parenthood, and retirement. I can help you explore these issues in a collaborative, supportive, and confidential environment. My philosophy is integrative; therefore, I tailor my therapeutic approach to the individual's specific needs and preferences. I utilize a variety of treatment approaches, including cognitive-behavioral therapy, interpersonal therapy, insight-oriented therapy, and hypnosis.

My vision as a Mental Health Counselor is witnessing people achieve the "Healing and Restoration of the Mind, Body and Soul" through counseling. My mission as a counselor is to help guide people toward achieving the inner peace and self restoration through therapeutic methods and self-revelation. Through counseling, individuals are able to create and apply positive coping skills, build a solid foundation, higher self-confidence, strengthen bonds of relationships and create a positive living environment that is encouraging for themselves and their love ones.

ADOPT THE PACE OF NATURE; HER SECRET IS PATIENCE. -Ralph Waldo Emerson. We specialize in ECOTHERAPY at Equusolutions, Inc.; offering EQUINE-cofacilitated psychotherapy services, (utilizing rescue horses), & based in Tarpon Springs, Fl, we travel internationally & provide top notch psychotherapy, teambuilding, CE workshops, & healing retreats for trauma survivors (military, 1st responders, dissociative identity disorder), & for professionals with compassion fatigue/burnout, since 2003. Individual/couples/family/group sessions also available. Program director/cofounder, Dr Darlene Williams, licensed clinical psychologist, certified hypnotherapist, has over 31 years experience, & a local practice. Peruse our customized, individualized offerings: equusolutions.com, teamequus.org, sunsongretreats.com, horsecorps.com.

I am a certified CONSULTING HYPNOTIST, specializing in anxiety relief. I have studied & incorporate techniques from various schools of thought to help individuals turn down the fight-flight-freeze response to unresolved trauma triggers, &/or current stressors. My sessions have been described as "internal Aikido" I incorporate techniques individually suited for clients' needs/interests from interventions as diverse as kundalini yoga, transformational breathwork, brain gym, EFT, NLP, EMDR, RRT, RESET therapy, mindfulness meditation, cognitive-behavioral psychology, existentialism, transpersonal psychology, & Eriksonian hypnosis, to name a few. Our sessions are collaborative, dynamic, & educational. We always share a laugh or two as well.

I focus on helping children, teens and adults heal through loss and change and maximize their potential with a focus on grief and bereavement, traumatic loss, stress management, ADHD, academic performance, behavior management strategies, Social Skills Training, anger management, substance abuse and bullying. My goal is to support total health and wellness in the patients I serve.

Welcome! You've taken the first brave step by seeking out a therapist! I love collaborating with clients to facilitate mind-body-spirit work in order to help them experience a more holistic, creative, and joyful life! I enjoy teaching a new perspective that creates an empowered state of mind that leads to change. I offer a unique blend of services from my diverse professional background. I have worked in addictions, trauma and with families post-divorce. I am passionate about helping empower clients and corporate businesses to lead their best lives. I can bring Mental Wellness Seminars to your next corporate event.

I work with people to help them reach their full potential. I can do this with telehealth or in person. My job is to help remove those barriers keeping you from becoming who you really are. That might simply be a change in your life you are having trouble making. Or that may be a mental health or physical issue you have. Because I'm both a psychotherapist AND Chiropractic Physician, I can address the physical components of things that are keeping you from being who you want to be too. Often the physical problems have psychological components and the psychological problems have physical components.

For over 20 years I have counseled individuals, couples, and families in solving problems that have been emotionally and sometimes also physically painful. My psychological tools with children, adolescents, adults and senior citizens have been developed over many years to choose the therapy strategy that fits the person and their problems. I may use cognitive behavioral, hypnotic, or another therapeutic approach depending on what is needed for you. My supportive and positive attitude in additional in addition to my years of experience can enable you to have the quality of life you seek.

Are you seeking compassionate and empowering help to maintain your overall mental wellness? How can I help? My approach is multi-faceted. I am a Traditional Psychotherapist & Board-Certified Music Therapist. Counseling sessions are tailored to meet the exact needs of my clients using approaches that are most comfortable for them. Specialties include anxiety, trauma, grief, wellness & COVID AfterCare. I provide a 'comfort zone' that enhances your life's natural balance and rhythm through Traditional or Eclectic Models of Psychotherapy, Music Therapy, Creative Arts, and Certified Facilitation of Dr. Brené Brown's research & books.

I started my professional training in psychology in 1988, earning three masters and a doctorate degree. My training has focused extensively on working with adults and children in out-patient, in-patient and residential settings. I have served as an adjunct faculty at Argosy University. I conduct workshops to facilitate awareness of mental health issues and provide resources for different organizations. I am contracted with QTC Medical group - a group through the Department of Veterans Affairs, to provide psychological services to our veterans.

Helping You Build Your Ideal Life! There are times when you may encounter challenges that are too difficult to resolve on your own. As a counselor I am able to provide another perspective, helping you identify underlying issues that may be creating problems for you. I will help you by: identifying goals and potential solutions to problems, improving communication and coping skills, strengthening self esteem, and promoting behavioral change. You will learn effective ways to deal with problems by building upon your personal strengths.

I am a seasoned therapist, and have been in practice for many years. I see persons in all stages of life. Thus, I can help you face important issues, such as marital concerns, separation or divorce, challenges of raising your children, work conflicts, relationship issues, and major illness and death of loved-ones. I can assist you with problems related to the use of alcohol and other drugs. Specifically, I see many persons who are struggling with symptoms of depression, anxiety and other symptoms.

Are you ready to move through life making decisions in alignment with your deepest values and live more peacefully and authentically? So many of us have been through traumatic life experiences that cause us to mal-adapt simply to survive. However, over time, our old survival mechanisms begin to hurt more than help. We can forget or not know how to set healthy boundaries in our relationships. We can neglect our self and overextend ourselves emotionally, mentally, and physically. Therapy can help you uncover your self and remove any barriers to living life intentionally!