Grief Therapists in Port Charlotte, FL

My goal in therapy is to show you compassion. I hope that through my compassionate example you will learn to be gentle with yourself as you go through life transitions that make you question your life decisions and how you cope with obstacles. As you make your way through changes that could include family disruptions and loss , learning how to end addictions to substances, or adjusting to health problems, acknowledging ways you have been able to find strength and resolve problems will be vital to finding joy and meaning in your day-to-day life.

I've been working as a therapist for over 11 years and four years in private practice. I have worked closely with grief and loss . I am trained in John Gottman strategies for couples.

I am experienced with versatile populations and therapeutic concerns. My therapy techniques with children include a mix of cognitive-behavioral therapy, the developmental approach, creative and play-based interventions, and integrating sensory interventions into daily life in order to cope with the social-emotional effects of grief , trauma, and neurodevelopmental disorders. I am also passionate about working with adults healing from psychological trauma and loss . Building a client-focused therapeutic alliance and providing a safe environment centered on empathic support and compassion is paramount to how I connect with clients.

I believe in working collaboratively with my clients to help them achieve their personal goals. I work with children, teens, adults, and families seeking relief from depression, anxiety, trauma, low self-esteem, relationship issues, and life stressors (such as death of a loved one, divorce, job loss , career change). I received my training from Florida State University, with advanced clinical training in addictions, group therapeutic settings, children & families, and crisis interventions.

I am a Registered Mental Health Intern offering Individual, Family, and Couples Counseling. I believe my role is to help my clients explore and help reveal their potential within themselves.

I use a collaborative approach, working with a client to identify thoughts and behaviors they can modify to live the life they want. I work with people who struggle with depression, anxiety, substance abuse, grief and other disorders. I use different modalities of treatment, to include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) and EMDR. My clients enjoy a safe, comfortable environment to connect with someone who cares about them.

Thank you for considering me for your mental health needs. I have helped children/adolescents with behavioral challenges, adults with mood, work, and parenting concerns, couples/families with communication issues, and elderly clients facing grief / loss . I have provided extensive assessment/consultation services to Florida's juvenile justice and child welfare systems, as well as academic testing for school-age children. One current area of interest is electronic overuse among children/adults. I understand the challenges facing youth raised in the digital age, and the work, family, and extracurricular demands on a parent's time.

As a registered nurse and mental health counselor, I have a passion for helping hurting people. I believe in the triadic healing of body mind and spirit, and enjoy working with clients who are experiencing relationship challenges, spiritual struggles and emotional pain. I hold a Christian worldview, and therefore do not believe in judging others.

I help adults and teens who are really struggling with anxiety, depression, relationship problems, grief , and difficult situations. I'll help you create the change you need to live a more fulfilling life. We'll work together to address and change the behaviors necessary to reduce or eliminate your symptoms. My areas of expertise include chronic depression and/or anxiety. My personal mission is to helping people find their inner strength and use it to live their best life.

For many people, faith is an integral part of their sense of wholeness. For clients who feel that way, I integrate faith into the experience of psychotherapy. Frequent issues that clients bring into counseling include relationships, depression, anxiety, life transitions, illness, and grief . But regardless the struggle, the integration of scientifically evidence-based practices alongside faith belief systems offer a holistic approach to therapy that many clients appreciate. Clients always have the option to exclude faith from their counseling experience.

An ideal client is one needing assistance with difficulty, a challenge, some area of life in which we might collaborate on to bring about an agreed upon solution or desired change.

Hello! My name is Amy and I have a great passion for bringing healing to people who have been through a traumatic or stressful experience.  When human beings experience trauma, or severe life stressors, it is not uncommon for their lives to unravel.  I can assist you in finding healthy perceptions of yourself and strengthen your relationships so you can have peace, feel complete, and safe. I understand there is no single approach for every individual and will custom your treatment to best serve you.

Are you looking for a happier life? It is possible and I can help. Whether you are experiencing depression, anxiety, addictive behavior, life transitions, aging, grief , codependency, stressful relationships, or other problems, you will discover that, whatever the issue, your path to well-being depends on your ability to feel good about yourself. With my support, you will succeed in making real changes that lead to a fulfilling life, and your relationship with yourself will improve. Come find a new understanding of yourself and your behavior-one that you might never have thought possible.

Congratulations for having the courage to take the first step as you begin looking for a therapist. History shows that working with a trained experienced professional will often accelerate the healing process, whether it be anxiety, depression, grief , personal or family struggles, past or present trauma or painful experiences. Therapy can give you the tools to overcome anything you are facing that may be too overwhelming, complicated or painful to overcome on your own. So congratulations on your search, I am here to help and have immediate openings for the time being so please don’t wait to take that first step !

Do you find yourself constantly overthinking, feeling anxious, or worrying? Does this leave you feeling mentally as well as physically exhausted? Do many people admire you but have no idea how much you’re struggling to keep from having a mental breakdown? Do you find it hard to set boundaries, say “no”, and end up overextending yourself? Does your job, your social life, or your overall life feel unfulfilling? Do you sometimes think about all the pain, hurt, and trauma you experienced as a child? If you resonate with any of what you just read, then you’ve come to the right place!

Do you feel like your relationship isn't moving forward? Are you worried the patterns in your marriage are only getting worse and will lead to divorce? Unsure of how to handle how you feel about the past so you can move forward? If you are don't know if your relationship can heal from betrayal, infidelity, grief , or loss of trust, and feel like you're out of options, reaching out for help is a huge step. Together with clients I work to develop a plan to rebuild the foundation of your relationship, so that you both can reconnect and experience the relationship you once had (in most cases, even better than you've had).

Can't take one more day at work before going off the deep end? Feeling guilty for losing your cool with your kids after you just promised yourself you weren't going to yell? Having the same fight for the 100th time with your partner and still unable to see eye to eye? Concerned about your childs increasing anger? Free Your Mind Counseling Services offers a safe and serene place where couples, families and kids can begin to figure out what is upsetting them and what they can do to get back to a place of wholeness, balance and happiness.

Are you haunted by your past? Concerned about the close relationships in your life that don't seem to be working? Confused about why you can't seem to let go of self defeating behaviors when you have so much success in some areas of your life? I look forward to working with you to find solutions through using innovative techniques such as EMDR to help you tap into your own inner resources

We specialize in NATURAL health and offer an alternative to classic pharmacological approaches to wellness. Utilizing hypnotherapy, counseling, somatic movement and release, as well as life coaching, we specialize in clearing blocks at the conscious, subconscious and even cellular level. We believe that wellness integration is the secret to happiness. We can help you make lasting changes to your lifestyle without it being a chore.