Mindfulness-Based (MBCT) Therapists in Polk County, FL

I specialize in working with individuals who struggle with anxiety, panic attacks, depression, hopelessness, suicidal ideation, anger, trauma, social issues, relationship/family conflicts, risky behaviors, academic/career issues using Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, Trauma-Focused CBT, Faith-Based, Solution-Focused Therapy, Mindfulness, and EFT.
Our practice was established, not only to help individuals overcome daily mental health challenges, but to help them thrive and live a purpose-based life. We truly believe that each person is created with purpose, strengths, and the capacity to change distorted thinking patterns. Our Renewed Model and integrative approach works to evaluate multiple factors that impact one’s mental health to develop an effective treatment plan that meets the needs of each individual. Allow me to help you journey through a process of healing from hurtful experiences, strengthen coping skills, grow healthy relationships, and live a life of purpose.
I specialize in working with individuals who struggle with anxiety, panic attacks, depression, hopelessness, suicidal ideation, anger, trauma, social issues, relationship/family conflicts, risky behaviors, academic/career issues using Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, Trauma-Focused CBT, Faith-Based, Solution-Focused Therapy, Mindfulness, and EFT.
Our practice was established, not only to help individuals overcome daily mental health challenges, but to help them thrive and live a purpose-based life. We truly believe that each person is created with purpose, strengths, and the capacity to change distorted thinking patterns. Our Renewed Model and integrative approach works to evaluate multiple factors that impact one’s mental health to develop an effective treatment plan that meets the needs of each individual. Allow me to help you journey through a process of healing from hurtful experiences, strengthen coping skills, grow healthy relationships, and live a life of purpose.

Denise Wasmer is a Licensed Psychotherapist in the State of Florida trained in EMDR Therapy, offering EMDR Therapy and Intensives, Mindfulness-based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy.
I specialize in EMDR Therapy that aims to help individuals overcome traumatic symptoms and other emotional stressors such as anxiety and depression. I also offer EMDR Intensives that involve longer more concentrated therapy sessions to accelerate progress and provide a deeper exploration and integration.
Denise Wasmer is a Licensed Psychotherapist in the State of Florida trained in EMDR Therapy, offering EMDR Therapy and Intensives, Mindfulness-based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy.
I specialize in EMDR Therapy that aims to help individuals overcome traumatic symptoms and other emotional stressors such as anxiety and depression. I also offer EMDR Intensives that involve longer more concentrated therapy sessions to accelerate progress and provide a deeper exploration and integration.

During sessions, different therapeutic approaches might be utilized, including Motivational Interviewing, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Trauma-Focused Behavior Therapy (TF-CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Mindfulness-based Therapy, and Attachment, Regulation and Competency (ARC).
Are you ready for a new beginning? As a Mental Health Counselor, I believe in the potential of all my clients. Together, we will explore your strengths and opportunities and work to fulfill your goals. I have over 15 years of experience working with family interactions, reunification, life issues, mental health diagnoses, trauma, and anger management. My therapeutic focus is client-centered.
During sessions, different therapeutic approaches might be utilized, including Motivational Interviewing, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Trauma-Focused Behavior Therapy (TF-CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Mindfulness-based Therapy, and Attachment, Regulation and Competency (ARC).
Are you ready for a new beginning? As a Mental Health Counselor, I believe in the potential of all my clients. Together, we will explore your strengths and opportunities and work to fulfill your goals. I have over 15 years of experience working with family interactions, reunification, life issues, mental health diagnoses, trauma, and anger management. My therapeutic focus is client-centered.

Are you struggling to manage your anxiety, stress, and overall emotions? We often neglect our emotional and mental health, especially in today's demanding world, which can then take a toll on our bodies. Counseling can help you overcome your struggles, strengthen your emotional and mental health, and in turn help you live a more purposeful, satisfying, happy life with a strong sense of self. I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and a Qualified Supervisor for mental health interns and have been practicing clinically for over 12 years. I help clients heal from depression, anxiety, anger, traumatic stress, and low confidence.
Are you struggling to manage your anxiety, stress, and overall emotions? We often neglect our emotional and mental health, especially in today's demanding world, which can then take a toll on our bodies. Counseling can help you overcome your struggles, strengthen your emotional and mental health, and in turn help you live a more purposeful, satisfying, happy life with a strong sense of self. I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and a Qualified Supervisor for mental health interns and have been practicing clinically for over 12 years. I help clients heal from depression, anxiety, anger, traumatic stress, and low confidence.

Evening and weekends appointments available! Wouldn't it be nice if you had someone safe to unburden your heart with? Someone who is not only well-trained, but cares deeply and respects you and your journey? Someone who can help you sift through old stories and patterns, helping you re-write them and uncover the best version of yourself that you always knew was there? Lets talk! I provide an environment that embodies empathy, non-judgment, and an objective viewpoint while pushing you when needed.
Evening and weekends appointments available! Wouldn't it be nice if you had someone safe to unburden your heart with? Someone who is not only well-trained, but cares deeply and respects you and your journey? Someone who can help you sift through old stories and patterns, helping you re-write them and uncover the best version of yourself that you always knew was there? Lets talk! I provide an environment that embodies empathy, non-judgment, and an objective viewpoint while pushing you when needed.

Hi! I'm Stephanie and I'm glad you're here.
I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with over 20 years of experience in the counseling field. I have a heart for helping people and offer a safe, compassionate space where you can process your story and begin to heal. I am dedicated to helping individuals, couples, and families navigate life’s many challenges. My background includes working with individuals and couples of all ages, addressing a wide range of issues such as anxiety, depression, life transitions, abuse, marital struggles, parenting, and more.
Hi! I'm Stephanie and I'm glad you're here.
I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with over 20 years of experience in the counseling field. I have a heart for helping people and offer a safe, compassionate space where you can process your story and begin to heal. I am dedicated to helping individuals, couples, and families navigate life’s many challenges. My background includes working with individuals and couples of all ages, addressing a wide range of issues such as anxiety, depression, life transitions, abuse, marital struggles, parenting, and more.

Does your work and home life make you feel like you want to run away and hide? Is your life satisfaction at an all-time low? No surprise...you're stressed out, overwhelmed, anxious and seriously wondering what's the point?!?! Your digital life is a mess, all while juggling endless emails, daunting deadlines, tiresome meetings...and then faking a smile for the latest selfie. Even in the rare breakaway with your co-workers or friends, you find them judging that bald spot on the sides of your head where you're tearing your hair out over all the stress.
Does your work and home life make you feel like you want to run away and hide? Is your life satisfaction at an all-time low? No surprise...you're stressed out, overwhelmed, anxious and seriously wondering what's the point?!?! Your digital life is a mess, all while juggling endless emails, daunting deadlines, tiresome meetings...and then faking a smile for the latest selfie. Even in the rare breakaway with your co-workers or friends, you find them judging that bald spot on the sides of your head where you're tearing your hair out over all the stress.

One afternoon I told my wife that after another tour, I would be leaving the U.S. Coast Guard for a very different career. Serving my country and the men and women of the U.S. Coast Guard is one of the greatest honors and privileges of my life. After serving for nine years I knew that directly assisting and serving people is the life-giving work of my heart. I became a Social Worker and therapist because it is my greatest joy and pleasure to support you as you unify all your strengths and gifts to release your Faith, Hope, and Love into society.
One afternoon I told my wife that after another tour, I would be leaving the U.S. Coast Guard for a very different career. Serving my country and the men and women of the U.S. Coast Guard is one of the greatest honors and privileges of my life. After serving for nine years I knew that directly assisting and serving people is the life-giving work of my heart. I became a Social Worker and therapist because it is my greatest joy and pleasure to support you as you unify all your strengths and gifts to release your Faith, Hope, and Love into society.

Each day can be a new beginning. Learning to live and manage your life effectively can be accomplished with the right kind of help. As an experienced Licensed Mental Health Counselor I have successfully worked with a wide range of individuals including adolescents, adults and couples who have found their new beginning. In my counseling practice I specialize in helping individuals who are experiencing issues related to low self-esteem, depression, anger, phobias, anxiety, worry, grief, trauma, addictions, relationship issues and much more.
Each day can be a new beginning. Learning to live and manage your life effectively can be accomplished with the right kind of help. As an experienced Licensed Mental Health Counselor I have successfully worked with a wide range of individuals including adolescents, adults and couples who have found their new beginning. In my counseling practice I specialize in helping individuals who are experiencing issues related to low self-esteem, depression, anger, phobias, anxiety, worry, grief, trauma, addictions, relationship issues and much more.

“If you want to go quickly, go alone. If you want to go far, go together.” If you need support managing emotions like grief and loss, anxiety, sadness or depression, anger, and more. Even if you just need someone to talk to in a nonjudgmental setting. I'm here to support and guide you through these feelings so that we may work together to find a way ahead.
“If you want to go quickly, go alone. If you want to go far, go together.” If you need support managing emotions like grief and loss, anxiety, sadness or depression, anger, and more. Even if you just need someone to talk to in a nonjudgmental setting. I'm here to support and guide you through these feelings so that we may work together to find a way ahead.

My name is Christopher Santini and I am an LCSW in the state of Florida. As a clinical social worker with over 20 years of experience, I have had the privilege of working with culturally, economically, and ethnically diverse individuals, families, couples, and groups from all walks of life. I have practiced domestically and internationally including, NYC, California, and most recently in Dublin, Ireland. I have found using teletherapy to be very convenient for clients with challenging schedules. Taking the step to enter into therapy can be a difficult but rewarding one.
My name is Christopher Santini and I am an LCSW in the state of Florida. As a clinical social worker with over 20 years of experience, I have had the privilege of working with culturally, economically, and ethnically diverse individuals, families, couples, and groups from all walks of life. I have practiced domestically and internationally including, NYC, California, and most recently in Dublin, Ireland. I have found using teletherapy to be very convenient for clients with challenging schedules. Taking the step to enter into therapy can be a difficult but rewarding one.

Hi There! Finding a therapist can an exciting and overwhelming event; but starting the search is the first steps to creating the life you desire to have.
My Name is Rebecca, I am a Registered Clinical Social Work Intern who is passinate about about helping children and adults navigate the many changes that can come within our lives. This can include adjustment concerns, such as life transitions, new schools/jobs or relationships, as well as emotional behavioral struggles such as stress, anger, depression, anxiety or ADHD.
Hi There! Finding a therapist can an exciting and overwhelming event; but starting the search is the first steps to creating the life you desire to have.
My Name is Rebecca, I am a Registered Clinical Social Work Intern who is passinate about about helping children and adults navigate the many changes that can come within our lives. This can include adjustment concerns, such as life transitions, new schools/jobs or relationships, as well as emotional behavioral struggles such as stress, anger, depression, anxiety or ADHD.

I am licensed in Pennsylvania and Florida with 8 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, coping with addictions, relationships and communication, trauma and abuse, & depression. I believe that you are the expert of your story and that you have many strengths that will assist you in overcoming things that challenge you.
I am licensed in Pennsylvania and Florida with 8 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, coping with addictions, relationships and communication, trauma and abuse, & depression. I believe that you are the expert of your story and that you have many strengths that will assist you in overcoming things that challenge you.

Alicia Jaramillo, Licensed Mental Health Counselor MH22563. My name is Alicia Jaramillo, and I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with 21 years of professional work experience in various settings including K-12 schools, substance abuse treatment residential facilities, and mental health agencies. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, LGBTQ+-related issues, relationship issues, personality disorders, bipolar disorder, & trauma and abuse. I specialize in Trauma counseling and am also a Certified Mind Body Medicine practitioner.
Alicia Jaramillo, Licensed Mental Health Counselor MH22563. My name is Alicia Jaramillo, and I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with 21 years of professional work experience in various settings including K-12 schools, substance abuse treatment residential facilities, and mental health agencies. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, LGBTQ+-related issues, relationship issues, personality disorders, bipolar disorder, & trauma and abuse. I specialize in Trauma counseling and am also a Certified Mind Body Medicine practitioner.

My ideal client is one that comes in ready to make changes. Think of a goal, what can I help you with? What do you want to get out of therapy? I believe all people want to find balance within themselves and the world. Whether it’s conflict, stress or mental health concerns. We all want to get through the day in the healthiest way possible. I believe with the right tools people can grow in a way that rewrites their potential to handle life. Step out of a surviving mindset and start thriving, start living! Get back up again, be proud of your growth and see your potential, your potential to be resilient!
My ideal client is one that comes in ready to make changes. Think of a goal, what can I help you with? What do you want to get out of therapy? I believe all people want to find balance within themselves and the world. Whether it’s conflict, stress or mental health concerns. We all want to get through the day in the healthiest way possible. I believe with the right tools people can grow in a way that rewrites their potential to handle life. Step out of a surviving mindset and start thriving, start living! Get back up again, be proud of your growth and see your potential, your potential to be resilient!

Our modern culture sets an accelerated external rhythm, As a therapist, I have observed that this rhythm has contributed to higher levels of stress, which has fueled increasing levels of depression, anxiety and loss of connection in relationship. Symptoms may include shortness of breath, racing thoughts, panic, burnout, loneliness and isolation. Using a framework of CBT, I partner with individuals to help them challenge negative messages of worry and self-doubt. In working with couples my goal is to help create emotional intimacy and maturity in relationship. I collaborate with clients in developing growth and optimal functioning.
Our modern culture sets an accelerated external rhythm, As a therapist, I have observed that this rhythm has contributed to higher levels of stress, which has fueled increasing levels of depression, anxiety and loss of connection in relationship. Symptoms may include shortness of breath, racing thoughts, panic, burnout, loneliness and isolation. Using a framework of CBT, I partner with individuals to help them challenge negative messages of worry and self-doubt. In working with couples my goal is to help create emotional intimacy and maturity in relationship. I collaborate with clients in developing growth and optimal functioning.

Accepting NEW clients! Sometimes the un expectancy of life can be defeating, but we do not have to face it alone. Supporting and guiding clients through difficult traumas and life's challenges in a safe and nonjudgmental environment is what I strive for. My goal is to assist children, adolescents, and adults to reach their highest potential and to help couples and families live more harmonious and joyful lives together.
Accepting NEW clients! Sometimes the un expectancy of life can be defeating, but we do not have to face it alone. Supporting and guiding clients through difficult traumas and life's challenges in a safe and nonjudgmental environment is what I strive for. My goal is to assist children, adolescents, and adults to reach their highest potential and to help couples and families live more harmonious and joyful lives together.

I am a Marriage and Family Therapist licensed in Florida with six years of professional work experience. I am also registered with the state of Florida as a Mental Health Counselor. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, coping with addictions, trauma and abuse, relationship issues, family conflict, anger management, grief, ADHD, self-esteem, career difficulties, intimacy issues, & depression. I am trained in Trauma-Focused CBT, Solution Focused Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Moral Recognition Therapy, and EMDR.
I am a Marriage and Family Therapist licensed in Florida with six years of professional work experience. I am also registered with the state of Florida as a Mental Health Counselor. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, coping with addictions, trauma and abuse, relationship issues, family conflict, anger management, grief, ADHD, self-esteem, career difficulties, intimacy issues, & depression. I am trained in Trauma-Focused CBT, Solution Focused Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Moral Recognition Therapy, and EMDR.

Let me guess… You’re so overwhelmed that it’s impacting your relationships and job performance. You find yourself engaging in self-sabotaging behavior but don’t know how to stop. You struggle with nightmares, anger and self-doubt due to scary past experiences. You never feel quite “good enough.” Hi, I’m Emily. Your friendly neighborhood therapist, and I help millennial and LGBTQ+ professionals whose lives have been impacted by anxiety, addiction and trauma. I believe that you harness the ability to live the life you desire. I'm here to help you build the skills needed to develop self-awareness, safety and freedom.
Let me guess… You’re so overwhelmed that it’s impacting your relationships and job performance. You find yourself engaging in self-sabotaging behavior but don’t know how to stop. You struggle with nightmares, anger and self-doubt due to scary past experiences. You never feel quite “good enough.” Hi, I’m Emily. Your friendly neighborhood therapist, and I help millennial and LGBTQ+ professionals whose lives have been impacted by anxiety, addiction and trauma. I believe that you harness the ability to live the life you desire. I'm here to help you build the skills needed to develop self-awareness, safety and freedom.

Being human is hard. Life with all it's twist and turns can be so confusing, what's right today is wrong tomorrow. Quite possibly you have been thinking about finding a counselor for some time and have been "fighting" societal stigma of mental health services. Telling yourself that you are fine, no one will understand, or feeling shame for needing help. One of my favorite quotes about healing is..."Healing doesn't mean the damage never existed. It means the damage no longer controls our lives."
Being human is hard. Life with all it's twist and turns can be so confusing, what's right today is wrong tomorrow. Quite possibly you have been thinking about finding a counselor for some time and have been "fighting" societal stigma of mental health services. Telling yourself that you are fine, no one will understand, or feeling shame for needing help. One of my favorite quotes about healing is..."Healing doesn't mean the damage never existed. It means the damage no longer controls our lives."