Family Therapy in Port Saint Lucie, FL

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 more fulfilling and meaningful life. I work with a wide range of emotional and behavioral issues providing services that span from individual or group therapy for depression, anxiety and grief counseling to parenting support, and beyond. Therapy for Depression and Anxiety, Brief-Solution Focused, Cognitive behavioral therapy, Parenting Support, Grief Counseling, Work and Career issues, Stress Management, Conflict Resolution, and Humanistic therapy.

I have an extensive forensic background including working with the Federal Bureau of Prisons, State of Massachusetts Department of Corrections, the Department of Child and Family Services (both in Massachusetts and Florida) as well as privatized forensic mental health organizations. I have a variety of experience from working with sexually violent predators to patients with Schizophrenia, Bipolar disorder and Schizoaffective disorder who are impulsively sexually preoccupied.

As a Board Certified psychologist, I work closely with children, adolescents, adults, and their families, dealing with a challenging combination of psychiatric and/or neurological issues or crises. The services offered include comprehensive assessment services (psychological and neuropsychological evaluation), psychotherapy, and neurocognitive rehabilitation. I will help identify what hinders your success and develop an individualized, custom-tailored plan for you. I will help you and your family understand you better and guide you as you overcome any fears you may have about beginning or staying in treatment. My job is to assist you so you can achieve your goals as smoothly as possible.

Our comprehensive Telehealth psychotherapy FL services include individual counseling for children, adolescents and adults related to: anxiety • depression • eating disorders • women psychological issues including post-natal depression • addictions • anger management • phobias • grief • life transitions • family issues • career counseling • personality disorders • severe and persistent mental health issues • ADHD • OCD • childhood disorders • trauma. We help individuals develop insight and acquire tools that will enable them to lead more fulfilled and balanced lives.

Dr. Shardae' Tripp is a graduate from Nova Southeastern University. She is licensed as a mental health counselor with several years of experience in the field. Dr. Tripp's experience enables her to offer effective treatment and individualized psychological care. Dr. Tripp has experience treating a variety of mental health disorders, such as depression, anxiety, conflict, among other concerns and works from a solution-focused, strength-based approach . Dr. Tripp is also a board certified supervisor for mental health and marriage & family therapy interns.

Stephany Rivera (she/her/ella) is a Florida-based Latinx, English and Spanish- Speaking, Licensed Social Worker. She is a proud first-generation Colombian-American and college graduate who has experienced the marginalization of coming from an immigrant family . These experiences have informed her passion of providing each client with a supportive space to overcome the stigmas of mental health in BIPOC communities. Stephany is an LGBTQ+ ally who devotes herself to anti-racism in her therapy and daily life. She takes pride in developing unique and safe relationships with her clients centered on a multicultural and eclectic approach.

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.

Helping others is something that I take very seriously, and strive to do my best at. I love what I do.... I’m blessed to be able to say that I don’t have a job, but a passion. I truly care about each patient I work with, and will treat all with kindness, respect, and no judgment. I want my clients to feel at ease, free to speak their mind, and leave each session feeling a sense of peace.

I am a motivated Behavior and Mental Health Professional. I have had extensive experience with multiple populations including people with special needs (i.e. Autism, ADHD ect..), I am Proficient in parent training, family counseling, counseling teens and even adults. I have worked in the corrections, forensics, and substance abuse settings.

Adapting to change can be really difficult. Do you find your relationship or partnership to be sparkling a bit less these days? Maybe there are a few more disagreements than there used to be? Maybe the silence between you has grown? If you are a parent, are the positive techniques you used in the past no longer having the same impact on your child(ren)? Maybe you used get up with the alarm and drive to the gym. Now, you push the snooze button and rarely muster the strength to begin a favorite workout at home. Are you worried? Anxious? Concerned... all the time?

Do you ever feel stuck when it comes to making decisions? Do you enjoy life less these days? Are you having difficulty with your spouse or with a family member? Well if that is you, than I am here to help you overcome these issues. Being able to help individuals overcome life's everyday and unexpected challenges is my passion! I listen with empathy, without judgment, so you can feel safe engaging in therapeutic activities, talk, and family therapy . Do not wait until your circumstances become worse. It's okay to seek help today!

Most of my experience revolves around working with children and family issues. Family conflict, child non-compliance, adoption issues, anger, depression, and anxiety are all areas I'm comfortable working with. I am also a gender therapist and work with transgender clients. I follow the World Professional Association for Transgender Health's guidelines.

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".

With my experience as a practitioner, I tend to experience clients who are struggling with relationships, work stress, social life, family issues, addiction, mood disorders and or a desire for internal work. Which are typically, prior to therapy, approached with an, "I can solve this myself attitude." This tends to come to the point where the issues are overwhelming and the discomfort of unhappiness and repeated patterns are just too much to bear. But you find yourself here, ready to do something different, and are ready for positive changes. Please Reach out and let me help you find peace and happiness again.

Are you feeling stuck and don't know where you turn in life? Are you feeling emotionally or physically disconnected from your partner? Are you overtaken by grief? Is your family falling apart or full of conflict? Tired of struggling with substance use issues or unhealthy connections with others? Our team is dedicated to helping you move forward in your life by making healthy choices, creating a space that invites healing and produces change. Dealing with these issues alone will effect all areas of your life. We can help you sort things out, develop a plan and learn new skills!

I will be accepting clients 6/17/2022. I'm dedicated to aiding people who are struggling with substance use disorders, emotional and behavioral concerns that are not supporting the ideal future you are working hard to ensure. As a person/ family this can be lonely as well as scary. I want to empower the person as well as the whole family . Gain more control, peace of mind, and care within your household. Also as a veteran, I am equipped to understand the hesitation to reach out for help. Let me assist in breaking the cycle of isolation and ease the feeling of defeat with camaraderie for you and your family members.

I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in the State of Florida with over 12 years of experience in providing clients with support and guidance to navigate their way through life challenges. I have served many individuals in various clinical settings, inclusive of vulnerable populations in the criminal justice system, family therapy , substance abuse clients and in community mental health. I enjoy working with individuals and families, helping them to navigate the challenges of life, whether they are personal, with family , or with peers. I work from a collaborative, strengths-based approach.

I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who provides psychotherapy for families, couples, individuals and children. I offer Structural, Strategic and Systemic Therapy for families, Emotion Focused Therapy for couples, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Trauma Therapy for individuals and Play Therapy for children.