Therapists in Port Saint Lucie, FL

Life stressors can be difficult and challenging at times. It is important to have the right tools to approach these challenges. Through Individual counseling we can work together towards your goals making use of your own strengths, exploring underline negative patterns, and learning how to implement healthy coping skills.

I work with individuals of all backgrounds and personal experiences. I work closely with individuals experiencing anxiety, depression, and traumatic-stress. My approach is client-centered and addresses the function of symptoms in halting one's progress and healthy functioning. I help individuals speak and process their adverse experiences as well as learn skills to improve their relationship to self and others.

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I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor who provides psychotherapy to individuals and families. I view therapy as a collaborative journey where developing a safe and trusting relationship is key. Together we explore feelings, thoughts and experiences which lie beneath the surface and have created barriers to happiness and connection in your life. I seek to create a safe space to encourage conversations which help my clients gain self-awareness, reduce negative symptoms, improve coping skills, express their feelings, promote empowerment , change unhealthy patterns, heal early childhood wounds, learn to connect genuinely with others, and improve quality of life.

My name is Saul Alvarez (Sah-ool Al-vuh-rez). I am originally from New York & moved to sunny Florida in 2021. As I begin my career as a Mental Health professional, I am dedicated to truly helping others unlock the best versions of themselves while continuing to learn & grow within this profound field of psychology together. I take pride in approaching my sessions with infectious positivity & endless compassion. Though I welcome all reasons for counseling, my strengths remain in assisting those with depression, anxiety, sense of purpose, lack of self-confidence, & freedom of expression. Let's begin this journey of self-care today!

Now Accepting New Clients!

Feelings of depression and anxiety can be overwhelming and even quite painful. It is not always possible to "just shake it off". My clients are every day people who find themselves indulging "what if" questions all night when all they really want to do is get a good night of sleep. I have dedicated my career to helping people overcome challenges. I take great caring and respect of individuality to tailor my therapeutic approach for each person's highly individualized needs. Philosopher, Aristotle, once said: "Knowing yourself is the beginning of all wisdom...and inner peace".

Does your child struggle with depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, peer pressure, social and emotional stress, relational issues at school or at home? I’am here to help, my passion is to support kids and teens in a nurturing and compassionate way. I take great pride in my work with kids and teens as they navigate life’s challenges that are unavoidable, given the variety of presented developmental stages and phases during this time of their lives. My aim is to assist them along their journey of discovery as they embrace their sense of self, purpose, and position themselves to achieve their maximum potential.

Life challenges can be very demanding and burdensome. However, taking the step to seek additional help can also be a difficult process but here you are, taking a step towards healing. Therapy can give you beneficial approaches, and space to discuss and process those challenges and your emotions. I can assist you in your journey to a better quality of life in a safe, supportive, and non-judgmental environment. Together, we will identify your strengths, enhance skill-sets, and reasonable coping and calming skills as you grow and gain a better understanding of yourself with a feeling of empowerment.

Dr. Zaky is a Licensed Psychologist (lic# PY8016) and a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (lic# MH9083) in Florida. He has broad training in Clinical, Forensic and Neuropsychology. Dr. Zaky has been providing mental health services in Florida since 2001. He has worked in community mental health and in private practice providing therapy, crisis intervention, psychological assessments and evaluations in Broward, Palm Beach and currently, in the Treasure Coast area.

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 22 years of combined experience in Public Education and Applied Behavior Analysis. Are you or a loved one struggling to adjust to a “new normal”? Have challenging behaviors or encountering school-related problems taken over your life? Do you seem to keep finding yourself sorting through a relationship issue or maybe constantly battling trauma, anxiety, and depression? I am convinced that if you’re ready to invest in yourself, I can help you (or your loved one) navigate through life’s most recent uncertainties by learning to recognize and break unhealthy cycles.

As a professional, I use strength-based and trauma focused approaches. I believe in empowering my clients in developing coping skills and self-awareness to increase self-esteem to create a positive change. As a therapist, my clients have described me as pleasant, down to earth, and easy to talk to. I combine my experience, education, and originality, using a realistic approach to therapy.

Asking for help is at times difficult , but it is the first step to peace. Congratulations on making that first step.

Today you are one step closer to a new you where you feel empowered and on a positive path to growth and well-being. As a therapist who utilizes a wide variety of approaches my goal is to help you uncover your true potential and lead a life that is worth celebrating. While we can’t change difficult situations of the past, we can work together to better understand and resolve challenges in your life. By applying complementary therapy approaches and techniques, I will unearth long-standing behavior patterns or negative perceptions that may be holding you back from experiencing a fulfilling and meaningful life that everyone deserves.

During therapy sessions, I cover several topics like trauma, depression, stress, self-esteem, sexuality, co-dependency, and relationship issues. My humanistic therapy approach is empathetic and unbiased. I personalize each therapy session to cater to the individual's unique requirements using different therapeutic techniques. I specialize in CBT, EMDR, DBT, and ABA therapy. I take pleasure in helping others and have a keen interest in working with relationship dynamics.

The Institute is an affiliate of the National Philosophical Counseling Association offering philosophical consulting for dealing with personal and interpersonal challenges of everyday life involving personal fulfillment, getting along with others, achievement, setting realistic life goals, exercising rational control, rational risk-taking, dealing with uncertainty, undesirable events, death and dying, giving up self-defeating behavioral and thought habits, assertiveness, dealing with rejection and disappointment, end of life decisions, among many other challenges people often face in the course of everyday life.

I focus on solutions and problem solving. I give homework, because clients who are invested in doing the work needed to get better will get better.I consider myself very creative in finding approaches to solve problems. I work with many addictions, not just substance, but sexual addictions and trauma issues

Depressed, anxious, marital distress, parenting stress, emotions all over the place, and not sure how to cope? There is help and there is hope. There is no need to fight the battle by yourself. You have the strength within you to keep fighting and the skills to overcome. Sometimes we just need someone to stand by our side, and be our strength, when we become weak.

Therapy services in English and Spanish for individuals struggling with depression, anxiety, trauma, separation, divorce, grief and loss, unhealthy relationships, life transitions, parenting, and distressing emotions. It is my intention to help you become free of what has been holding you back, so you live can live a happier life.