Infidelity Therapists in Parkland, FL

With 30 years experience, Laurie Shoats specializes in Couples, including infidelity recovery, trust and communication issues , Anger Management, Women's Issues, including intimacy and empowerment and Parenting Skills. Laurie Shoats is a dedicated professional who is adept in assisting her clients reach their personal goals. Laurie believes in finding Real Life Solutions for life's challenges. Laurie is referred to as patient, knowledgeable and easy to talk to. Laurie's ideal clients want to start finding solutions from day 1. **I am strictly doing Telemental Health due to Covid-19** I am able to serve ALL of Florida.

Welcome! I specialize in Marriage Counseling, Couples Counseling, and Premarital Counseling. I am passionate about helping couples facing issues in communication, intimacy and infidelity recovery. Are you experiencing anxiety, stress, depression or a sense of grief and loss over the state of you relationship? Do conversations often end in an argument where one or both of you feel misunderstood, disrespected or like your needs aren't met? Maybe you're recently engaged or are newlyweds wanting to prepare for what's next by building the foundation for a happy marriage. Let’s get started!

The unraveling of your relationship is emotionally taxing. The lack of prioritization & emerging distance make you feel like strangers. It’s challenging when you yearn to trust your partner’s words, desiring to be heard without it spiraling into conflict. The sense of being unnoticed weighs on you. Now, envision the potential- the chance to feel connected, heard, and special. If you find yourself grappling with loneliness, emotional disconnection, or betrayal, I'm here to offer assistance. Together we can address communication challenges, develop effective conflict management strategies, & nurture intimacy.

Ciara is a member of the team at Fresh Start Life Solutions, a coaching & therapy private practice. She is experienced in helping couples, as well as other dyadic relationships (i.e., parent-child), navigate and improve a wide range of concerns, ranging from mild to severe. She is especially passionate about couples therapy, and has an enhanced focus in the areas of pre-marital counseling, affairs and infidelity, intimacy issues, communication, anxiety, parenting, separation, and divorce. Utilizing a systemic perspective, she incorporates an integrative approach to best fit each client’s needs.

As a dedicated couple and family therapist, I'm deeply passionate about helping couples, individuals and families navigtate the complexities of their relationships and personal challenges. I whole heartedly believe in the transformative power of therapy and am committed to providing a safe, supportive enviornment where every individual can feel heard, valued, acknowledged and understood. I possess a wealth of both personal and professional knowledge in tackling a diverse array of obstacles that arise along our life's journey.

Walking on eggshells, fights erupting quickly, talking but not being heard? Are you and your spouse struggling to communicate, feeling disconnected and wondering if you should stay together or separate? It is heartbreaking to feel like you drifted apart from the person you vowed to love for the rest of your life. When feelings of isolation, loneliness and sadness appear, it can leave you asking what should I do? You don't have to live the rest of your life feeling this way. Let me help. IMAGINE feeling appreciated, heard, validated, connected, supported and loved.

Is your marriage/relationship on the brink of separation or divorce? Is the lack of intimacy and connection causing you heartache? The constant arguing makes your head spin. You feel more like roommates than lovers. You're wondering, "What’s happened to us?" Everything gets swept under the rug with no resolution. It's a vicious cycle. You feel sad, confused, anxious, alone or even depressed. The relationship is in crisis, and you feel stuck. We can help! Our team of trusted therapists are ready to take your call. We create a confidential, safe space for our clients. Call or email TODAY to set up your complimentary consultation.

Do you feel alone and disconnected from your partner? Do the same arguments keep creeping back up; ruining your connection and intimacy? Perhaps you have discovered an affair and do not know where to turn. Are you wondering if you can ever feel that spark again? Maybe feelings of hope that the relationship can survive are dwindling. I know what it takes to search for the support you need. I can help, in a safe and non-judgmental space, we can unpack all that is going on. We can get to the root of the issues and create healthy communications patterns. Bringing you and your partner close again.

Whether you are encountering uncertainty, life transitions, bereavement, a breakup/divorce, changes in health, trauma symptoms, thought, emotional, and/or behavioral matters; there is a way through. Together, we will explore your life's challenges thoroughly and thoughtfully. Engagement with clients is founded on a relationship of integrity, respect, unconditional regard, & empathic presence, which I see as key components to establishing and maintaining a robust therapeutic dynamic.

As a licensed mental health counselor, I am here to help foster a trusting and collaborative relationship in which clients can feel safe to explore their thoughts, feelings, and life struggles. I believe in empowering my clients to develop the coping skills, self esteem, and self awareness necessary to create positive change. Whether it is depression, anxiety, relationship difficulties, alcohol/drug addiction, or eating disorders, I help clients alleviate their symptoms, feel better and grow as a person.

Are you struggling with poor self-esteem or negative beliefs about yourself? Have you had significant loss or are struggling with complex grief? Do you find yourself getting into dysfunctional or abusive relationships and wonder why you keep repeating the same patterns? Is your past trauma keeping you from reaching your goals? If you are ready to let go of your emotional wounds and would like to dig deeper into the underlying issues, I am here to help. I strive to provide compassion and a judgement-free environment to help you achieve optimal healing from whatever struggles they may be facing.

YOU CHOOSE....Where and When YOU Need Help. I will work with you to meet your needs. Are times in which you want your life to be different in some way, or you realize that what worked for you in the past isn't working now? We have all faced these challenges and it is then when we might need some support to overcome these rough times. In your sessions, I will assist in finding solutions and provide support so that lasting changes can be achieved.

I come to you. I believe in doing therapy in your own setting, but if you are uncomfortable with that, we do what makes you most comfortable. Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists are trained as relationship specialists who help people transform their relationships. During the therapy process, adults, children, couples, or families spend time with a skilled clinician to address concerns which may be causing distress. The seed for growth and change is perceived to be within individuals and their relationships. The therapist acts as a catalyst for the process of individual and interpersonal growth.

The decision to enter therapy is a courageous choice that can help empower people and help them achieve positive changes. As a New York trained psychologist, I pride myself on being an experienced, knowledgeable, nonjudgemental therapist, and offer a highy personalized approach tailored to each individual. I currently see adults of all ages for issues such as anxiety, depression, career changes, life transitions, marital issues,unsatisfying relationships, parenting issues, divorce, and loss or grief. In addition, I also work with children and adolescents, and have been trained in play therapy, a more comfortable way for younger children to express themselves.

I help clients deal with transitions - hurdles faced at different times in life. I give you the tools to deal with challenges, while making life happier and more fulfilling. I am uniquely qualified - combining clinical experience (EMDR training to deal with traumatic experiences, DBT skills to help those struggling to control emotions and improve relationships, Gottman methods for relationship struggles, and a Master's from Lynn University) with several years experience in corporate America. Let's talk about how I can help you in this difficult time.

My ideal client is someone who wants to make positive changes. They are motivated to work with the therapist to identify problems, are willing to consider new approaches, and are willing to believe that they can solve problems, enrich relationships, and improve their lives. People often come to therapy when old ways of problem solving are not working for them when faced with a current problem. I work closely with clients facing challenges including but not limited to: Anxiety, Depression, Postpartum Depression, Relationships, Parenting, Medical Issues, Caregivers, as well as ADHD (school/work related).

Guiding others to shift from confusion & disappointment to relief and empowered is my strength. As a relationship specialist, a Certified Individual & couples Imago Therapist, Imago Parenting trainer and a skilled EMDR practicioner, I teach effective communication and help others to understand & then overcome difficult obstacles in their lives. My clients learn about themselves in a non-judging and supportive envoronment. Guiding them to make changes and shift into satisfying lives and relationships is my expertise. Higher levels of confidence, relief & contentment are some of the benefits to my clients of our work together.

I am humbled to work in a profession where I am often the first person to bear witness to stories of strength, transition, pain, loss and celebration from diverse populations; individuals, couples, LGBTQ populations and families in need of tools to better understand, navigate, balance and enjoy their lives. It is both a science and an art to be able to counsel effectively. I specialize in Sex Therapy, Brief Solution-Focused Therapy, Clinical Hypnosis, Eating Disorders, Expressive Arts Therapies and Cognitive Behavioral modalities for over 35 years and I am continuously learning new skills to better serve my client base.

I offer a caring, non-judgmental and solution-oriented environment to help my clients feel safe to explore their problems and move forward in a more positive way. I work with individuals, couples and families, specializing in families facing the challenges of divorce, co-parenting and blended family adjustments. My other areas of expertise include adolescent/teen challenges, chronic pain and illness, as well grief and loss issues. I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, a clinical supervisor and have been an adjunct professor at NSU. Please don't hesitate to call me with questions or to discuss your personal situation.