Family Therapy in Port Saint Lucie, FL

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.

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 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.

Have you given up hope for yourself or your relationship? Is it becoming increasingly harder to do everyday tasks? Are you stuck wondering who you are? Let me help you work through those feelings. Healing starts from within and you are not alone. Research shows that our thoughts directly impact our mood and actions, however, trauma can have an impact on our lives that can be felt internally and externally. As a Marriage and Family Therapist , I enjoy working with Individuals, Couples and entire Family Systems. I take time to get to know and respect the needs and wants of each client so that therapy is a comforting experience.

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.

Dr. Katrina is a Licensed Psychologist providing individual and couples therapy to patients across the state of Florida via telehealth. As a Florida native from a diverse cultural background and as a clinician with over a decade of diverse behavioral and mental health experience, Dr. Katrina is equipped to serve a variety of populations with care to each patient’s individual values, culture, and faith or worldview. She is passionate about helping others along their mental health and personal growth journeys, as she knows the life-changing power of therapy firsthand and truly “practices what she preaches.”

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.

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.

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".

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!

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?

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.

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.

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!

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.

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.

Have you ever felt overwhelmed? Like the weight of the world was on your shoulders and you couldn't balance it. Have you ever felt numb? Like nothing in the world could make you feel alive. Have you ever felt disconnected? Like no one understands who you are. Have you ever felt that the only way to cope was to turn to drugs or alcohol? Like there was no way out of the darkness. If you answered yes to any of those questions, you are like the other 43 million Americans who struggle with mental health concerns; with over half also struggling with substance abuse. You are not alone, there is help available; there is a better way.