Therapists in Saint Lucie County, FL

Therapy can be so difficult to start. Are you wondering, how do I even select the right therapist? I commend you for taking the first step in your search, as this is not an easy process. I begin my sessions with the understanding that you are the expert of your life. I believe clients have great insight into the presenting problems, but need help processing and problem solving. Are you feeling stressed or anxious? Is life becoming overwhelming with your day-to-day responsibilities or past experiences?

I am a clinical social worker (LCSW) with over 25 years experience. I work with adults, providing an eclectic mix of therapeutic modalities including cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing and psychodynamic therapy. I believe that a trusting relationship, a therapeutic alliance, between client and therapist is essential to moving forward. My practice is remote, utilizing teletherapy. I am licensed in both Alaska and Florida and welcome clients from either of these states.

Dr. Shardae' Tripp is a graduate from Nova Southeastern University, she is licensed as a mental health counselor with several years of experience. Dr. Tripp has treated a variety of mental health disorders, such as depression, anxiety, family conflict, among other concerns. Dr. Tripp is the owner of Dr. Tripp & Associates and offers a of the group of counselors who are ready and able to collaborate with future clients. This team works from a solution-focused, strength-based approach, and will support clients though their journey! Dr. Tripp is a board certified supervisor for mental health and marriage & family therapy interns.

You are not alone! Trauma, depression, anxiety, disappointment, and life transitions can happen to us all. No one is exempt from losing hope, feeling hurt, isolated, numb, abandoned, inadequate, unworthy, and/or helpless. In those times, having a therapist to help you navigate life’s unexpected obstacles increases the chances of overcoming the challenges you face.

Welcome! I am glad you are here, making yourself a priority. I know it was not an easy decision to get here today but I am proud of you for doing so. Has negative self-talk and worries led you to self-sabotage and/or prevented you from unlocking infinite potential? Are some days so overwhelming that you fantasize about giving up? Have you concluded this is a fight you have to go alone? If you are seeking a deeper level of self-awareness, personal and career growth, freedom from unhealthy relationships, and/or a desire to overcome irrational beliefs leading to imposter syndrome then you have landed in the right place.

TELEHEALTH **Virtual Counseling** Licensed in Florida, Georgia, and New Hampshire. I have discovered that this forum is just as effective as in person and is extremely convenient. We are able to maintain a personal, intimate setting. You will receive a warm, compassionate, non-judgmental, and safe space to explore and implement solutions. You will be provided with options to build on your personal strengths and make improvements in your life. I have been providing services to a variety of people and appreciate the opportunity to be a part of assisting you on your journey to achieve your dreams and goals.

Do the difficult things while they are easy and Do the great things while they are small. A journey of a thousand miles must begin with a single step." Lao Tzu My goal is to provide you with compassionate, emphatic and effective counsel and guidance while you navigate this journey called life. I will do my best to ensure that you have the comprehensive services and supports that you need to develop goals and the steps needed to have a happy and healthy lifestyle so that you can be the best version of you.

Are you feeling like you're at the end of your rope? Have you tried everything but nothing seems to work? If you answered yes, then I want you to know there is light at the end of the tunnel. You've already taken the first step in the right direction. I provide a warm, structured, therapeutic environment creating a "safe space" for my clients to authentically be themselves while addressing their challenges. I'd like the opportunity to become apart of your journey towards personal growth, and becoming a better you starting TODAY!

Feeling sad/depressed, alone, hopeless- “stuck”? Having difficulty concentrating? Feeling anxious/overwhelmed yet restless all at the same time? Feeling irritable and agitated? Feeling on edge or consumed with anxious thoughts? Feeling like you’re giving your all but for some reason things are not still playing out as you would like? Hi, I’m Vanessa. I’m a licensed psychotherapist in Florida and I am here to help! Perhaps you are in need of some new coping skills/strategies, or you need to resolve some things from your past that might be halting your ability to move forward.

”People will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel”. Maya Angelou. Let us have a conversation over a cup of coffee or tea to see how I can best serve you. My intention is after our conversation you feel better than you did before it. Life experiences can get in the way of us living our best life. It doesn’t have to be that way….. Imagine being free of the emotional pain and living your best life. I am here to offer you an amazing therapy experience, take that initial step and call, I am here waiting.

I am proud to be a therapist with over 30 years of experience. My specialties are PTSD, grief women’s issues, and depression/anxiety.

A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step. Therapy can help client's take that first step. My style is interactive and goal-oriented. I use evidence-based models to help client's explore and reach desired goals, overcome obstacles preventing growth and self-awareness, both necessary aspects to feeling better and improve well-being and quality-of-life. With the client, we explore the six dimensions of wellness, and examine relationships and behaviors to find an appropriate balance. We examine changing maladaptive negative behaviors, and replacing them with positive life-enriching behaviors.

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

I was licensed as a Clinical Social Worker in 1998 and have been working in the field of mental health for over 30 years. I have worked in school with children who have emotional and social problems, in a hospital setting with patients having an array of diagnosis and in a residential treatment facility with people who have substance abuse issues or dual diagnosis. With my experience I have enjoyed helping people with their journey to recovering from depression, anxiety, substance abuse, and trauma.

Mrs. Barbie Lopez is a bilingual Licensed Mental Health Counselor in the state of Florida. Mrs. Lopez earned a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology at Florida International University and a Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Nova Southeastern University. I have over 10 years of experience providing therapy in both outpatient and inpatient settings.

Dear Hurting Person, Perhaps life for you has become so painful or complicated that you do not know what to do for relief. Is your experience of suffering overwhelming? Do your problems appear to have no real solutions? Are the very things that you used to do to cope with life no longer working? Are you feeling despair? Pain expresses itself through many feelings: loneliness, anxiety, grief, inadequacy, guilt, shame, emptiness, fear, obsession, sadness, depression, and even anger or rage. Confusion reigns when you are lost in anguish. Stress often restricts your clarity of thought and inhibits action.

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”!