Therapists in Port Saint Lucie, FL

My ideal client is prepared to initiate changes in their life to promote wellness. They are prepared to process internal and external contributors to their mood, discuss options for improvement, and practice healthier skills that will assist in achieving their personal goals. My ideal client is internally motivated and desires emotional balance from concerns such as anxiety, depression, impaired self-esteem, trauma, and interpersonal conflict. They arrive to treatment with goals in mind, and will actively work to experience relief of distressing symptoms.

Hi, I’m Stephanie! I am a counselor and the founder of Rise Counseling Treasure Coast. I love helping others rise above life’s challenges, and I believe it is possible for you to live a fulfilling life. I am not just a professional counselor…I’m a human being! And I believe that each person is unique and important. My promise to anyone I counsel is that I will treat you like a person, not just a client.

I can't say that I have an ideal client, as every client presents with their own unique set of strengths and challenges. I find myself drawn to clients whose lives have been significantly negatively impacted by the systems they belong to. Aiding clients with the tools and resources to work on breaking those generational cycles of trauma or poverty, is one of the most rewarding experiences I can have as a therapist. I truly believe that all clients have the ability to overcome whatever challenges they may be experiencing and achieve their personal goals. My only job is to help them develop the tools to do so.

Accepting new clients! I have a special interest in working with clients struggling with depression and/or anxiety. Are these issues keeping you from living the life you desire? Emotional disturbances can have a significant impact on a person's ability to live life to the fullest. When emotional issues interfere with your ability to function it can become challenging to find a clear path forward. Depression, anxiety, and other mood related concerns are a leading cause of difficulty worldwide. Although challenging, there is hope, and talk therapy has increasingly been shown to aid in a person's journey to health.

When was the last time you truly felt understood and listened to? As a therapist specializing in trauma-based therapy for children, teens, and women, my focus is fostering personal growth and empowerment. I'm here to provide a safe space where you can be seen, heard, and supported on your journey towards healing and self-discovery and I am passionate about helping you find ways to accept yourself and stand in your own strengths and abilities.

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.

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.

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!

As a registered mental health counselor intern, it is important to me that I meet each of my clients where they are so that they are comfortable to do what is needed to meet their goals. I understand that seeking therapy can be difficult and awkward and I’d like to help ease you through the process at a pace that is productive and meaningful, where you also feel understood, listened to, and validated. In therapy, I bring my empathy, genuineness, compassion, down-to-earth style, and knowledge to help lead you through your therapeutic journey.

Now Accepting New Clients!

Now Accepting New Clients!

Cedence received her BSW at Florida Atlantic University and her Master’s degree in Social Work from Barry University Miami Florida. Cedence has over 12 years’ experience providing clinical services to individuals, families and groups. Cedence has experience providing counseling services to a variety of individuals, particularly adolescents, in various settings within the community and in schools. Cedence has training in trauma-Focus CBT, Trauma Incident Reduction t and utilizes a collaborative and compassionate approach to counseling to foster hope, healing and resilience. Cedence likes to promotes and embraces the practice of mi

Perhaps you're down or anxious - maybe you're unsure about the future of a relationship, or just feel that you aren't living the life you were meant to lead. Whatever your needs may be, I am here to offer support. Therapy is a process of growth and self-discovery, and in my sessions I promote behavioral transformation by encouraging a positive outlook and the adoption of new attitudes and reactions. I have the tools and professional experience to help you get back on track.

As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Tara envisions her ideal client as someone who seeks her help with genuine commitment and openness to personal growth and healing. This client may be facing a multitude of challenges, which Tara is prepared to address with her expertise and compassionate approach.

Are you feeling bored, stuck, in a rut? Are you angry, depressed, stressed? Are you in transition from personal crisis, health, relationships, divorce, career? Are you going through mid-life crisis? Are you exhibiting success sabotaging behaviors and/or stopped by upper-limit setpoints? If so, there's a good chance you're searching to find out who you are, why you're here, what your purpose is and how to fulfill it. Working collaboratively I help you get unstuck and receive answers to these questions. You'll also end up with a SELF help protocol to constantly overcome obstacles to love, success and fulfillment.

My clients come to me looking for support in their journey toward a more fulfilled and healthy life. My clinical focus is on mindfulness-based stress reduction and self-compassion. I've worked with hundreds of patients in treatment settings suffering from co-occurring mental health and substance abuse issues and am well-equipped to support those healing from adjustment disorders, substance abuse, marital conflict and low self-esteem.

Life can be what you choose for it to be! The power of change lies within. Sometimes, we just need guidance, a road map, something or someone that can help us navigate through this thing called life! We are here to do just that. Let’s take this journey together! What is that you’re holding deep inside? Anger, hurt, fear? Maybe, but what else is there? Greatness, that’s what! Let us help you to unlock it, or maybe you already have, and just want to be even better! We can help with that too! You’re on your way to a “Better Me”!