Psychodynamic Therapists in Plantation, FL

Hello! I am a licensed clinical psychologist with over 20 years of experience working with individuals, couples & families. My treatment approach is collaborative, informed by psychodynamic , experiential, and interpersonal psychotherapy. Deciding to seek therapy is an investment in yourself, thus I commend you for taking this step. I am here to help you gain a better understand your emotions, improve relationships, & to achieve your goals.

In a society where diagnosis are rapidly attributed, I find myself more interested in understanding what you are going through instead of focusing on a label that has been given. I see my clients as human beings reacting emotionally to life situations. After 20 years of experience in the field, I have come to the conclusion that connection is the most powerful tool for change and growth. When you experience a strong, safe, and meaningful connection, the thought of exploring difficult experiences suddenly becomes more doable and less scary.

Our ideal client is the one that feels as if they've tried everything, They've knocked on all the doors with no response. The lost, the depressed, the hurting. Regardless of your issue at the heart of it is pain. That's the focus for our practice. Having experiences dealing with Mood and Behavioral disorders, Mental and Developmental Disabilities, Substance and Dual Diagnosis disorders and Relational there shouldn't be any area we're not equipped to address.

Deciding who to entrust with the mental health needs for you or your family is a daunting task. You may be seeking therapy to make sense of distressing events from your past, a recent loss, in hopes of a better understanding of yourself, or to manage relationship or family dynamics. You may be having difficulty controlling self-critical thoughts or worries that are now interfering with daily life or relationships. You're seeing others meet their goals and you're wondering what makes it so difficult for you to do the same.

Dr. Love is a licensed clinical psychologist who is highly invested in and compassionate about helping her clients. She provides a wide range of psychological services to the community including cognitive behavioral therapy, individual, family, and couples' therapy, and reunification therapy with high conflict families. Dr. Love also provides a wide range of psychological testing for all age ranges.

I believe that problems are a part of life. It is not the presence of problems that determines our health and well-being, but what we do when we encounter them. My mission is to help my clients find solutions that will lead to personal happiness. I specialize in Individual, Adolescent, Family, Couples Counseling & Psychological Assessment. In addition to my extensive experience in counseling, I have over 17 years experience conducting full battery psychological evaluations. Evaluations focus on a variety of questions such as emotional/behavioral issues, Drug and Alcohol Abuse, Learning Difficulties, ADD / ADHD and Surrogacy.

My approach to psychotherapy is collaborative and integrative, with a primary relational focus. What that means, for me, is that I value the therapeutic relationship as one of the most important vehicles for change. The problems in living that prompt people to seek psychotherapy often take the form of problems in relationships and I believe that, if we can understand and work through those problems in the context of the therapy relationship, that will facilitate understanding and meaningful change in other important relationships and areas of living.

Nothing is more interesting than people. Although I love math, physics, engineering, and chemistry, I chose to study psychology because of the challenge and importance of understanding what it means to be human. My Doctorate in clinical psychology was followed by a post-doctoral Master's in clinical psychopharmacology. I have advanced training in evidenced-based therapies for couples, including Emotionally Focused Therapy (Sue Johnson's EFT) and the Gottman method (level 3).

Life brings us all challenges. I won't judge you and will help you figure things out. My training as both a researcher and clinician offers my clients/patients a unique approach to therapy. I am supportive and compassionate, yet straight-forward in helping you find solutions that work. I am a seasoned, well-experienced therapist who can work with a wide-range of individuals and issues. I am trained in some of the latest, most effective therapies, but I still rely on the good old-fashioned approach of allowing myself to be a human, and getting to know you.

I'm Dr. Daniela Jaramillo, a clinical and forensic psychologist who provides mental health treatment for children, adolescent, adults and families. I treat individuals who may be struggling with issues such as anxiety, depression, mood disorders, anger and stress management and relationship problems.

I take a strength-based approach to any work with a client and believe that everyone that is seeking therapy has already made a giant leap toward living a life filled with purpose. I work collaboratively with clients on achieving congruence between their desires and actions, and help them establish an undercurrent of worthiness based on their personal values. At the crux of my treatment approach, you will find a revealing of authenticity and a championing for resiliency.

Meet Linda Berlin, Psy.D. R.N. As a Psyc Registered Nurse and an Adjunct Professor at Nova Southeastern University for 15 years, Dr. Berlin has an extensive passion for helping individuals suffering from from panic attacks, agoraphobia, generalized anxiety, phobias, and obsessive-compulsive disorders. With over 35 years of experience practicing, Dr. Berlin is not only respected in the Florida community but is also rigorously trained in a wide variety of psychological and health disorders. After 25 years of owning and operating Linda Berlin, Psy.D. and Psychological Associates, she is now practicing as a solo practitioner.

Are you seeking to recover from the impact of traumatic experiences? Do you have nightmares, flashbacks, unwanted thoughts about what you have been through? Do you find yourself slipping into states of spacing out, fuzzy or blank periods, feeling as if you or your surroundings are distant or unreal, or plagued by a sense of inner dividedness? Most importantly, do you want stop being haunted by a painful past and build a fulfilling present and future? My investment is to partner with you to help you envision and attain the quality of life that you've always wished for, even if you never dared believe it was attainable.

My all-time favorite quote is “Life isn’t about waiting for the storm to pass…it’s learning to dance in the rain.” At Empowered Counseling Services, we learn numerous styles of “dance”. My approach uses your child’s strengths to help facilitate change and growth. The age group I work with is children ages 4 and up and their families. I specialize in working with trauma, loss, anxiety/depression, Autism Spectrum Disorder, developmental disabilities, and behavioral difficulties.

You’ve already taken the most difficult step-the first one. You might be experiencing symptoms of depression, anxiety, lack of purpose in life, loneliness, family/relationship problems, anger, self-esteem issues and addictions or a combination of things. Our work together might be just as simple as finding a new perspective in life, exploration of a new interest or goal, or it might be a deeper self-exploration. I listen and work collaboratively with you, tailoring our session to your unique needs. I believe in helping people work on what’s important to them from a wholistic view and strengths based.

Can you relate to this statement, "And you...when will you begin the long journey into yourself?", Rumi. Do feel you lost or imbalance in your life? Perhaps you feeling anxious, or worried? Have you thought, "Is my life what I imagined?" or "Am I the person I hoped to be in my relationships or career?" Have you felt like you are trying to survive rather than thrive?" These are some of the struggles my clients experience. Knowing that there is help available and that you are not alone can make all the difference in creating the life you imagined. Possibilities and changes do happen. Take the next step into the life you imagine.

You're going through a relationship crisis, feeling confused about how to get on the same page, or frustrated with the state of your connection. You remember when things were different, and you're ready to make changes that will get you on the path to the future you hope to have, together. We know how to help! We offer expert online therapy for couples in New York, Pennsylvania, Florida, and Worldwide.