Anxiety Therapists in Port Orange, FL
Dr. Seneka R Gainer
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Port Orange, FL 32129 (Online Only)
Welcome to a space where your journey matters. Life's complexities can cast shadows on relationships, family, and career. Whether it's the weight of depression, anxiety, or the pull of uncertainties, know you're not alone. I'm here to guide you through these challenges. Embracing a holistic approach, I'll help you unearth strengths, foster resilience, and rekindle hope. Together, we'll navigate the intricacies of your experiences, paving the way for positive transformation.
Welcome to a space where your journey matters. Life's complexities can cast shadows on relationships, family, and career. Whether it's the weight of depression, anxiety, or the pull of uncertainties, know you're not alone. I'm here to guide you through these challenges. Embracing a holistic approach, I'll help you unearth strengths, foster resilience, and rekindle hope. Together, we'll navigate the intricacies of your experiences, paving the way for positive transformation.
Michelle Protko
Counselor, MS, LMHC, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Port Orange, FL 32129
I am here to help foster hope on your journey. My goal is to create a respectful and enriching environment that can help you or your family to improve insight, communication, or identify positive coping skills to meet life's challenges. I am a client-centered counselor who believes a non-judgmental environment helps to set the stage for healing and empowerment. Whether that's navigating current life stressors and transitions, anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, parenting, or relationships.
I am here to help foster hope on your journey. My goal is to create a respectful and enriching environment that can help you or your family to improve insight, communication, or identify positive coping skills to meet life's challenges. I am a client-centered counselor who believes a non-judgmental environment helps to set the stage for healing and empowerment. Whether that's navigating current life stressors and transitions, anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, parenting, or relationships.
Kelly Dowd-Nighswonger
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Port Orange, FL 32128 (Online Only)
As a young adult you have a lot of worries: sorting out career, relationships, setting up your future. All of that alone can be stress enough, but add depression, anxiety, and the psychological struggles that come with that stress it gets even worse. While your struggles are very real, it can be difficult to get anyone to take them seriously. People your age don't have any more insight than you do about it, and older adults don't remember how frightening these struggles can be. They don't remember feeling like you're behind on the imaginary timeline, or feeling less accomplished than you should be. You aren't alone.
As a young adult you have a lot of worries: sorting out career, relationships, setting up your future. All of that alone can be stress enough, but add depression, anxiety, and the psychological struggles that come with that stress it gets even worse. While your struggles are very real, it can be difficult to get anyone to take them seriously. People your age don't have any more insight than you do about it, and older adults don't remember how frightening these struggles can be. They don't remember feeling like you're behind on the imaginary timeline, or feeling less accomplished than you should be. You aren't alone.
David Shoots Counseling Services, LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, DDiv, CPT, IBCT, FFT
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Port Orange, FL 32127
Welcome to my page! I am David Shoots, an LCSW, DDiv and a Qualified Supervisor for MHC and CSW. I have spent the past 25 years working with Trauma, anxiety, self esteem and Veterans. I have a deep commitment in working with families and couples. I am committed to providing my clients the highest quality of care using best practices to impact those suffering from severe emotional issues, hopelessness, anxiety, depression and isolation. I am nationally trained in Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), Functional Family Therapy (FFT) and Integrative Behavioral Couple's Therapy (IBCT).
Welcome to my page! I am David Shoots, an LCSW, DDiv and a Qualified Supervisor for MHC and CSW. I have spent the past 25 years working with Trauma, anxiety, self esteem and Veterans. I have a deep commitment in working with families and couples. I am committed to providing my clients the highest quality of care using best practices to impact those suffering from severe emotional issues, hopelessness, anxiety, depression and isolation. I am nationally trained in Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), Functional Family Therapy (FFT) and Integrative Behavioral Couple's Therapy (IBCT).
Michele Houseworth
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Port Orange, FL 32127
My clients are as eclectic as my treatment approach. No two people are alike. As a result, treatment goals vary with each individual person. My clients are not in crisis. They are high functioning individuals (ages 4-104) that are experiencing some sort of stressor in their lives. Life is full of unpredictable events including but not limited to separation, divorce, relationship issues, narcissistic abuse, loss of any kind, career changes, family issues, depression, changes in children's behavior, parenting, single parenting, recent diagnosis of mental health/ health condition, anxiety, fear, hurt and depression.
My clients are as eclectic as my treatment approach. No two people are alike. As a result, treatment goals vary with each individual person. My clients are not in crisis. They are high functioning individuals (ages 4-104) that are experiencing some sort of stressor in their lives. Life is full of unpredictable events including but not limited to separation, divorce, relationship issues, narcissistic abuse, loss of any kind, career changes, family issues, depression, changes in children's behavior, parenting, single parenting, recent diagnosis of mental health/ health condition, anxiety, fear, hurt and depression.
Vernicia John-Lewis
Registered Mental Health Counselor Intern, MS, RMHCI
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Port Orange, FL 32129
My specialties include interventions for: trauma, relational issues, post-traumatic stress disorders, adjustment to life events, stress management, anxiety, depression, self-esteem, and mood disorders.
Accepting New Clients! Greetings! I'm Vernicia John-Lewis, RMHCI. I am excited to meet and embark on this journey with you. Congratulations in advance on taking this huge step in your healing process. I believe in working in partnership with my clients to maximize their current strengths, help sort their challenges and achieve their goals, while understanding that the clients are the experts of their lives. When you experience trauma or life stressors, it is normal to believe that your life goes downhill or to believe as if everything is falling apart rapidly.
My specialties include interventions for: trauma, relational issues, post-traumatic stress disorders, adjustment to life events, stress management, anxiety, depression, self-esteem, and mood disorders.
Accepting New Clients! Greetings! I'm Vernicia John-Lewis, RMHCI. I am excited to meet and embark on this journey with you. Congratulations in advance on taking this huge step in your healing process. I believe in working in partnership with my clients to maximize their current strengths, help sort their challenges and achieve their goals, while understanding that the clients are the experts of their lives. When you experience trauma or life stressors, it is normal to believe that your life goes downhill or to believe as if everything is falling apart rapidly.
Kristi M Miller
Counselor, MA, LMHC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Port Orange, FL 32127 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
As a licensed mental health counselor, I have over 18 years of professional experience assisting individuals to overcome life difficulties. I have experience working with children, adolescents & adults. My goal as your counselor is to be a guide and mentor to help you find solutions to problems you encounter in life. My clients can expect a warm, genuine, professional relationship and are expected to play an active role in the therapeutic process. While I have experience working with a range of issues, from trauma and loss to self esteem and life transitions, my specialty areas are anxiety and trauma related issues.
As a licensed mental health counselor, I have over 18 years of professional experience assisting individuals to overcome life difficulties. I have experience working with children, adolescents & adults. My goal as your counselor is to be a guide and mentor to help you find solutions to problems you encounter in life. My clients can expect a warm, genuine, professional relationship and are expected to play an active role in the therapeutic process. While I have experience working with a range of issues, from trauma and loss to self esteem and life transitions, my specialty areas are anxiety and trauma related issues.
Winona Squires
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
10 Endorsed
Port Orange, FL 32129
I specialize in individuals dealing with low self-esteem, anxiety, and depression, those moving through life transitions or on a journey of sexual exploration, as well as couples managing intimacy or communication issues.
Entering therapy is similar to summoning the courage to open an over-flowing closet that has been long ignored. Though daunting, with the right tools and an understanding guide, the task can become a manageable and rewarding experience. As your guide, I can help you shine a light on emotions, experiences, and relationships that you may be afraid to touch due to fear, shame, or uncertainty of how to process them. By utilizing an integrative approach, I help my clients assess and move through their emotional experiences while also applying new skills to help them reach their innermost personal goals.
I specialize in individuals dealing with low self-esteem, anxiety, and depression, those moving through life transitions or on a journey of sexual exploration, as well as couples managing intimacy or communication issues.
Entering therapy is similar to summoning the courage to open an over-flowing closet that has been long ignored. Though daunting, with the right tools and an understanding guide, the task can become a manageable and rewarding experience. As your guide, I can help you shine a light on emotions, experiences, and relationships that you may be afraid to touch due to fear, shame, or uncertainty of how to process them. By utilizing an integrative approach, I help my clients assess and move through their emotional experiences while also applying new skills to help them reach their innermost personal goals.
Elisa Carter
Counselor, LMHC
Verified Verified
Port Orange, FL 32127
I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, EMDR trained and a Certified Yoga Instructor with over 15 years experience. I specialize in treating trauma recovery, PTSD, anxiety and depression. I incorporate my Yoga Instruction as a means of assisting in the healing process. Progressive relaxation techniques used in Yoga practices have been a proven tool for overcoming feelings of anxiety, managing anger, elevating mood, increasing ability to focus / pay attention and increasing self-worth.
I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, EMDR trained and a Certified Yoga Instructor with over 15 years experience. I specialize in treating trauma recovery, PTSD, anxiety and depression. I incorporate my Yoga Instruction as a means of assisting in the healing process. Progressive relaxation techniques used in Yoga practices have been a proven tool for overcoming feelings of anxiety, managing anger, elevating mood, increasing ability to focus / pay attention and increasing self-worth.
Jacqueline M Rita
Counselor, LCMHC, CAGS, QS
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Port Orange, FL 32128
I have over 25 years' experience helping individuals, families & couples with a variety of issues including: Anxiety, Depression, ADHD, Self-Confidence, Life Transitions, Relationship Issues, Strengthening Families Communication, Trauma Issues. I primarily utilize a Cognitive-Behavioral Approach, providing concrete tools to assist clients navigate through their challenges. WILL RESPOND TO ALL CLIENT CALLS WITHIN 24 HOURS.
I have over 25 years' experience helping individuals, families & couples with a variety of issues including: Anxiety, Depression, ADHD, Self-Confidence, Life Transitions, Relationship Issues, Strengthening Families Communication, Trauma Issues. I primarily utilize a Cognitive-Behavioral Approach, providing concrete tools to assist clients navigate through their challenges. WILL RESPOND TO ALL CLIENT CALLS WITHIN 24 HOURS.
Jessica Nicole Boquet
Counselor, MS, LMHC, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Port Orange, FL 32127
Awareness is the first step towards change. Depression, Addiction and Anxiety are issues that create enormous suffering. Relationship issues and toxic family dynamics can negatively impact all areas of your life if left untreated. Concerns about gender or sexuality are also areas of specialty. It is my promise that no one will ever feel judged in my office. I consider it a great privilege to help my clients navigate their struggles and become their best self.
Awareness is the first step towards change. Depression, Addiction and Anxiety are issues that create enormous suffering. Relationship issues and toxic family dynamics can negatively impact all areas of your life if left untreated. Concerns about gender or sexuality are also areas of specialty. It is my promise that no one will ever feel judged in my office. I consider it a great privilege to help my clients navigate their struggles and become their best self.
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Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MHSP, LMFT, LMHC, NCC
Verified Verified
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Port Orange, FL 32128
I enjoy working with individuals, couples, and families with various struggles including anxiety, depression, relationships, parenting, spirituality, sex/sexuality, trauma, grief, and coping with life's everyday stresses.
Each of us is on a journey, and sometimes this journey can become quite stressful. At times we need someone on the outside looking in, to help us gain perspective and to encourage us toward healthy change. I have a passion to walk alongside others in their journeys to offer hope and help in healing. My Christian perspective and person-centered approach allows me to value each person as a fellow Image-bearer. I strive to create a safe environment, holding strongly to a non-judgmental stance, so that clients may feel accepted for who they are.
I enjoy working with individuals, couples, and families with various struggles including anxiety, depression, relationships, parenting, spirituality, sex/sexuality, trauma, grief, and coping with life's everyday stresses.
Each of us is on a journey, and sometimes this journey can become quite stressful. At times we need someone on the outside looking in, to help us gain perspective and to encourage us toward healthy change. I have a passion to walk alongside others in their journeys to offer hope and help in healing. My Christian perspective and person-centered approach allows me to value each person as a fellow Image-bearer. I strive to create a safe environment, holding strongly to a non-judgmental stance, so that clients may feel accepted for who they are.
Rachel Dawson
Counselor, LMHC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Port Orange, FL 32127 (Online Only)
Counseling is available for individuals and families experiencing life changes/transitions, grief, adjustment disorders, anxiety, depression, conduct disorders, mood disorders, difficulty managing stress, and more.
My name is Rachel Dawson, and I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in the State of Florida (MH19525). If you are new to counseling, welcome to the journey. For those continuing your counseling journey, welcome back. My goal in the therapeutic process is to empower and facilitate your understanding and personal growth. We achieve this by addressing your experiences, symptoms, patterns, and mindsets with tactful, honest grace. I use a Person Centered approach, meaning you the client are empowered and credited for taking ownership of your counseling process. My intention is to support you as you find direction and hope.
Counseling is available for individuals and families experiencing life changes/transitions, grief, adjustment disorders, anxiety, depression, conduct disorders, mood disorders, difficulty managing stress, and more.
My name is Rachel Dawson, and I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in the State of Florida (MH19525). If you are new to counseling, welcome to the journey. For those continuing your counseling journey, welcome back. My goal in the therapeutic process is to empower and facilitate your understanding and personal growth. We achieve this by addressing your experiences, symptoms, patterns, and mindsets with tactful, honest grace. I use a Person Centered approach, meaning you the client are empowered and credited for taking ownership of your counseling process. My intention is to support you as you find direction and hope.
Kathy M Lanthorne
Pre-Licensed Professional, MS, RMHCI
Verified Verified
Port Orange, FL 32127
My specialty is also working with individual clients who are experiencing life transitions/change, parenting issues, autoimmune disorders, anxiety or depression.
My approach is holistic and advocates a journey to physical, mental, social, financial, and emotional wellness and well-being working with individuals or couples. I assist clients to build a practice of self-care, self-worth, and self-love using a variety of techniques and strategies to empower and discover your authentic self. I prioritize building a therapeutic alliance with the clients. I serve and strive to to provide person centered therapy without judgement in a safe and confidential space. I honor and respect each individual’s journey and life experiences.
My specialty is also working with individual clients who are experiencing life transitions/change, parenting issues, autoimmune disorders, anxiety or depression.
My approach is holistic and advocates a journey to physical, mental, social, financial, and emotional wellness and well-being working with individuals or couples. I assist clients to build a practice of self-care, self-worth, and self-love using a variety of techniques and strategies to empower and discover your authentic self. I prioritize building a therapeutic alliance with the clients. I serve and strive to to provide person centered therapy without judgement in a safe and confidential space. I honor and respect each individual’s journey and life experiences.
Amber Barrero
Registered Mental Health Counselor Intern, MS
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Port Orange, FL 32127
My therapeutic focus includes relationships, anxiety, depression, identity development, emotional regulation and life transitions.
Change your mind, change your life. I think everyone should be in therapy and I think you should be in therapy with me. If you're struggling with loneliness, emotions, figuring out life and what you want, or making sense of what's happened already, you do not have to figure it out alone, let's talk. Let's work to understand who you are and how to get you living the life you want. I want you to know you are not alone in this journey. You are strong and you are capable. We will work together to create the change you are seeking.
My therapeutic focus includes relationships, anxiety, depression, identity development, emotional regulation and life transitions.
Change your mind, change your life. I think everyone should be in therapy and I think you should be in therapy with me. If you're struggling with loneliness, emotions, figuring out life and what you want, or making sense of what's happened already, you do not have to figure it out alone, let's talk. Let's work to understand who you are and how to get you living the life you want. I want you to know you are not alone in this journey. You are strong and you are capable. We will work together to create the change you are seeking.
Haley Sulahian Counseling
Registered Clinical Social Worker Intern, MSW, RCSWI
Verified Verified
Port Orange, FL 32127 (Online Only)
My Ideal client is somebody who feels lonely, anxious, or depressed. He or she just wants to be heard by someone, when they feel like nobody else will listen. The goals of my ideal client include finding their own voice, being able to make their own decisions throughout life, and much more! My ideal client has these goals because they want to take charge of their own life.
My Ideal client is somebody who feels lonely, anxious, or depressed. He or she just wants to be heard by someone, when they feel like nobody else will listen. The goals of my ideal client include finding their own voice, being able to make their own decisions throughout life, and much more! My ideal client has these goals because they want to take charge of their own life.
Kimberly Ingram
Mental Health Counselor, MA, LMHC, CFRC
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Port Orange, FL 32128
Counseling is a journey of self-discovery. I provide a safe, non-judgmental environment for you to process your thoughts. The goal is to help you find the peace of mind you deserve. I specialize in working with first responders of all ages in trauma recovery, PTSD, anxiety, and self-esteem. As a Certified First Responder Counselor, I understand that confidentiality is the priority when working with those in public safety. Being a law enforcement wife for over 25 years has led me to build a practice with a focus on this culture.
Counseling is a journey of self-discovery. I provide a safe, non-judgmental environment for you to process your thoughts. The goal is to help you find the peace of mind you deserve. I specialize in working with first responders of all ages in trauma recovery, PTSD, anxiety, and self-esteem. As a Certified First Responder Counselor, I understand that confidentiality is the priority when working with those in public safety. Being a law enforcement wife for over 25 years has led me to build a practice with a focus on this culture.
Lisa M Johnson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, EdD, LCSW, LMFT
Verified Verified
Port Orange, FL 32127
Topics addressed in my practice include but are not limited to: anxiety; depression; trauma; LGBTQIA+ issues; mood & behavioral disruptions; stress; anger management; cultural, racial, & gender identities; & marital or familial disharmony.
There is a wide variety of specific reasons why someone seeks counseling or therapy. Whatever your situation, please know that you are not alone. My goal is to empower you through reflective listening, motivational interviewing, cognitive behavioral therapy, person-centered therapy, and other interventions, so you can self-advocate and harness your strengths to find healthy and lasting solutions that work for you.
Topics addressed in my practice include but are not limited to: anxiety; depression; trauma; LGBTQIA+ issues; mood & behavioral disruptions; stress; anger management; cultural, racial, & gender identities; & marital or familial disharmony.
There is a wide variety of specific reasons why someone seeks counseling or therapy. Whatever your situation, please know that you are not alone. My goal is to empower you through reflective listening, motivational interviewing, cognitive behavioral therapy, person-centered therapy, and other interventions, so you can self-advocate and harness your strengths to find healthy and lasting solutions that work for you.
Katie Bernard
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Port Orange, FL 32128 (Online Only)
Do you feel like you're drowning? Are you having more bad days than good? Everyone has stress from time to time but if you’re feeling overwhelmed, burnt out, or stuck in anxiety I can help. We'll work together to process what's holding you back and put together tools to help you move forward. I specialize in stress and anxiety, ADHD in adults, and burnout. My clients are met by a calm, compassionate therapist who is straightforward and realistic. My goal is to empower you in a way that is useful and meaningful for you. You don’t have to suffer through this.
Do you feel like you're drowning? Are you having more bad days than good? Everyone has stress from time to time but if you’re feeling overwhelmed, burnt out, or stuck in anxiety I can help. We'll work together to process what's holding you back and put together tools to help you move forward. I specialize in stress and anxiety, ADHD in adults, and burnout. My clients are met by a calm, compassionate therapist who is straightforward and realistic. My goal is to empower you in a way that is useful and meaningful for you. You don’t have to suffer through this.
Bree Porter
Counselor, MA, LMHC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Port Orange, FL 32127
I have experience working with children, teens, and adults to process a variety of areas such as emotional issues, hopelessness, anxiety, depression, grief, self-esteem, trauma, and PTSD.
Hello! My name is Bree Porter, LMHC. I have a strong passion for working with individuals, children, and couples. I value working with sensitivity for families of divorce, co-parenting struggles, and family conflict. If you grew up in a dysfunctional family or experienced abuse or neglect at any age, I have the compassion, understanding, and commitment to working with you. I will provide you with the support to help understand and work through the impact these experiences have on your life today. Common concerns that clients address in counseling include personal, emotional, professional, and relationship issues, among many others.
I have experience working with children, teens, and adults to process a variety of areas such as emotional issues, hopelessness, anxiety, depression, grief, self-esteem, trauma, and PTSD.
Hello! My name is Bree Porter, LMHC. I have a strong passion for working with individuals, children, and couples. I value working with sensitivity for families of divorce, co-parenting struggles, and family conflict. If you grew up in a dysfunctional family or experienced abuse or neglect at any age, I have the compassion, understanding, and commitment to working with you. I will provide you with the support to help understand and work through the impact these experiences have on your life today. Common concerns that clients address in counseling include personal, emotional, professional, and relationship issues, among many others.
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Anxiety Therapists
What are the most common treatments for anxiety?
Talk therapy, particularly cognitive behavioral therapy, is the most common treatment for anxiety. Studies have shown it is equally effective as medication. Other popular forms of therapy are popular, depending on a patient’s experience. Exposure therapy, for instance, can be useful for people dealing with fears and phobias, or who have experienced traumatic events. Dialectical Behavioral Therapy may be useful for patients who need help with emotion regulation. Anxiolytic medications, like benzodiazepines, can also help with calming a person enough to focus on the skills they’ve learned, and physical exercise has been shown to help symptoms of anxiety across the board.
How long does therapy for anxiety take to work?
The amount of time needed to alleviate symptoms depends on the severity of a person’s condition. Some therapies may take 5-20 weekly sessions to show results. Anti-depressant medications typically take two to four weeks before a benefit is felt. Anti-anxiety medications are felt typically within 20-30 minutes. Medications are best used to offer a patient a better headspace in which to work on techniques learned in therapy. Exercise, improved sleep habits, and meditation are effective, but takes weeks or months to show results.
When should I seek treatment for anxiety?
Everyone feels anxious at times, but when anxiety causes disruption to your daily life, it may be time to seek help. Such disruption can be mental, physical, or both: having fear dominate your thoughts, avoiding situations or objects that bring on feelings of anxiety, or experiencing shortness of breath, sweating, dizziness, or panic attacks. When these symptoms are recurrent and distressing, it may be time to talk to someone.
How effective is treatment for anxiety?
Treatment for anxiety has been shown to be moderately to highly effective, according to a large body of psychology studies and analyses. For some people, treatment using CBT or exposure therapy alone is effective. Others respond best to a combination of medication and therapy.