Therapists in Punta Gorda, FL

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Let's Talk! I have 16 years of experience in mental health and am trained in EMDR & Multi-Systemic Therapy to help you heal from aversive life experiences more rapidly and fully. Additionally, mindfulness practice, cognitive interventions and coping skills training are shared and cultivated to help you address mental health needs, everyday life problems and co-occurring treatment needs.

I specialize in the treatment of addictions/abuse for the past 30 years. I have my Master's Degree, I am a Certified Master's Level Addiction Professional, & have been in private practice for 20 years, prior to that, working in various clinical modalities. I have private offices in Punta Gorda, Fla. I conduct Alcohol/Drug Assessments, Intervention, counsel individuals & couples. Focus is kept on the present & how to move forward successfully, while recognizing how one is also affected by the past. I work with people's beliefs, behavioral patterns and creating solutions to present difficulties.

I believe in working collaboratively with my clients to help them achieve their personal goals. I work with children, teens, adults, and families seeking relief from depression, anxiety, trauma, low self-esteem, relationship issues, and life stressors (such as death of a loved one, divorce, job loss, career change). I received my training from Florida State University, with advanced clinical training in addictions, group therapeutic settings, children & families, and crisis interventions.

Therapy is all about the healing and growth translated through the relationships between the patient and the therapist. When I founded Peace River Psychology Center in 2000, I devised that the center's motto should be "a health spa for the mind" and I like to take a holistic approach to mental health. I am a licensed clinical psychologist treating children, adolescents and adults. My specialty is in internalizing disorders, specifically depression and anxiety.

***********CURRENTLY NOT ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS*********** I believe that together you and I can discover your path for positive and lasting change. Collectively we will identify the problems that you are facing and work towards a solution. My approach in facilitating this journey is to help you learn how to uncover and capitalize on your individual strengths and make the most of your resources. In unison, we will discover what you want out of life and work towards the achievement of your goals.

"No matter where you go, there you are!" Change is often hard. Crossway Counseling & Learning Center was founded in 1998 by Cora Taylor, Psy.S., to bring hope and healing for many of the issues in life, both current and past, that keep individuals from becoming the persons they want to be. Some of those issues may be depression, relationships, marriage, divorce, anxiety, stress, trauma, or abuse. I am Ceftified in Critical Incident Stress Management by the International Critical Incident Stress Foundation, American Red Cross and am a Certified SYMBIS Facilitator, certified to assist couples preparing for marriage or remarriage.

My goal is to assist you with whatever challenge you may be facing including anxiety, depression, coping with a life change or any of the other issues you may be dealing with and also to help you develop effective coping skills to deal with life's stressors.

Your inner wisdom has the power to transform challenges into opportunities! Have you thought counseling might help you or someone you care about? As humans, we have created a fast pace society full of demands, expectations, and fears which overwhelm us creating undo stress, feeding mental toxicity, and physical disease. We can experience life within us, embrace, and attract others. Are there any areas you feel you could use some assistance with? Healing Adult Relationships - Children (learning or behavior) - Communicating with Teens or setting limits - Feeling stressed, anxious - Feeling down, tired or depressed - Coping with loss.

Hello and Welcome. My name is Dr. Elisa Niles and I am a FL Licensed Mental Health Counselor with over 15 years of experience in the counseling profession. I work with diverse populations that cover the developmental life span.With my versatile background and skills set, I am prepared to work with many issues that my clients are faced with on a daily basis. As a therapist, I believe my role is to help my clients unlock the answers that lie within themselves. Just like a lighthouse guides ships safely in the harbor, I hope to guide my clients to create and reshape healthy, whole lives.

Thank you for considering me for your mental health needs. I have helped children/adolescents with behavioral challenges, adults with mood, work, and parenting concerns, couples/families with communication issues, and elderly clients facing grief/loss. I have provided extensive assessment/consultation services to Florida's juvenile justice and child welfare systems, as well as academic testing for school-age children. One current area of interest is electronic overuse among children/adults. I understand the challenges facing youth raised in the digital age, and the work, family, and extracurricular demands on a parent's time.

At Resto Family Services, we strive to provide individuals with the highest quality of care. Through compassion, knowledge, and respect, we work with children, teens, adults, and families to encourage personal growth and development. Whether struggling with anxiety, depression, family relational problems, ADHD, or any number of other difficulties, it is our goal to help you and your family in achieving your goals and improving your quality of life. At some point in our lives, we all will need assistance and someone with whom to talk. We are here to assist you on your journey toward a happier and healthier future.

Please contact me to discuss your individual needs. I offer Individual, Family, Couples and Group Counseling and am currently offering free anger management assessments. I am able to accept many private insurances, as well as work on a sliding scale for all self-pay individuals. I look forward to having the opportunity to work with you and provide you with a safe and private environment during this time.

A happy life is your birthright. Together in a respectful and collaborative relationship we can determine what prevents you from the experience of life you want and were intended to have. I keep up to date with the latest research in psychotherapy and brain neurology and substance abuse, depression, anxiety, unstable personal or work relationships. I am trained in EMDR (eye movement desensitization reprocessing) which is the only non-medicinal therapy in effectively treating trauma and post traumatic stress disorder.

Do you want long lasting and effective change? You do not have to feel "stuck" anymore..no matter how you suffer...or how long....whether with anxiety, depression, weight issues, smoking, trauma, PTSD, life skills or more. Neurofeedback is a "must" for people who feel stuck or who want to have peak performance. Now offering in office and remote neurofeedback. Neurofeedback works with neuroplasticity of the brain; decades of proof that show it is effective therapeutic service. Hypnosis has a very long history. Trauma and relationship focused. Why wait? Remote neurofeedback service is fun and affordable in privacy of your home.

MEDICARE ACCEPTED. Are you ready to take that first step to get your life in a better place? It's natural to feel overwhelmed at times, and sometimes additional support is needed. A trusting therapeutic relationship can make all the difference. It's not easy for most people to ask for help. It takes courage to admit that you're struggling and can't do it alone. I provide a safe, non-judgmental, private, supportive place to listen to your concerns and help you find solutions. You will feel better about yourself and your relationships and your life can feel happier.

Many people struggle with issues in their lives and can benefit from meeting with a trained professional. I help my clients identify problems and work toward a solution. Most problems can be solved with proper help and early treatment, which keeps small problems from becoming large ones that then seem unsolvable. I believe that each individual is unique, regardless if the issues are the same they are still different. Because of this belief, I provide an eclectic approach to therapy matching each individual needs with a specific therapuetic approach. If applicable and the client is interested hypno-therapy is available.

Most sessions are treatment oriented using a cognitive behavior approach, however I also do a lot of work with adults abused as children. I work with many dually diagnosed clients -substance abuse and mentally ill . Referrals are made to Dr. Bennett McAllister if medications are deemed a possibility. He also uses TMS treatments for depression. I also see a lot of clients with posttraumatic stress disorder and complicated trauma experiences.

Hello, my name is Christine Rykiel and I am a licensed clinical social worker in Charlotte County, FL. I own a group counseling practice in Port Charlotte FLorida that specializes in providing caring and nuturing counseling services to children, adolescents, and adults who are coping with issues such as depression, anxiety, developmental delays, trauma, substance abuse, divorce/separation, and significant life changes. It is the goal of both myself and the therapists in my practice to provide treatment that will increase a patient's overall self confidence and personal growth.