Therapists in Saint Lucie County, FL

My clients come from varied backgrounds and experiences and come into therapy with a variety of goals. Many of my clients are looking to address concerns such as PTSD, grief, generalized anxiety, low self-esteem, and guilt. Utilizing a client-centered focus, I assist clients in finding clarity, work through complex emotions/traumatic experiences, change negative thinking patterns and find new ways to cope with difficult situations.

I believe each of us has what it takes to meet life's challenges. I specialize in treating eating disorders, & complex trauma and dissociative disorders using trauma-focused therapy. I enjoy helping people gain insight into the beliefs and life experiences that may be affecting you and serve to block personal growth. I offer a solution-oriented, no-blame approach focused on how I can best help you. I'm a life-long learner, follow the latest research, and incorporate the most effective therapeutic modalities.

Day to day life can be difficult at times and greatly impact our mood and thoughts. Many individuals struggle with life stressors including Mental Health (depression, anxiety, trauma, mood disorders, PTSD, panic attacks, ect.) and Addictions (alcohol, drugs, shoppping, work, ect.). Help is available to allow yourself to gain insight into solution focused problem solving skills while gaining self awareness of the self to grow in a healthier direction towards a positive and happy lifestyle. I provide outpatient therapy sessions to those that need assistance in overcoming the hurdles in life toi reduce stressors and gain happiness.

Hello all and thank you for looking into my profile further! I just wanted you to know that I have been in this field in one regard or another for 30 years. I have worked with all age groups, with multiple presenting issues, and in a variety of different settings. I help others understand their struggle and assist in finding solutions. Your well being is my main priority and I am eager to help you thrive! At this time I am only doing telehealth via video or telephonic.

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.

Do you feel overwhelmed? Having difficulty resolving your emotions, needing to clear your mind and refocus. Need to improve self-awareness, communications skills, and relationships. Seeking help can sometimes be challenging but also highly rewarding. Refocus now and think about the reward and resolve you deserve and can gain through this process. Call for an appointment and lets' talk.

Feeling overwhelmed or stuck? Looking deeply into the heart of what is troubling you can change your life. I would like to help guide you to a place that feels hopeful again.

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

Are you overwhelmed with the daily responsibilities of caring for a child with special needs? Anxious about what their future holds? Is the fire in your relationship fading? Feeling misunderstood? Are you spiritually disconnected/conflicted? Helpless? Caring for a child with special needs can be draining mentally, physically, and emotionally. The love for your child pushes you to give your all, yet can result in financial hardships & breakdowns within relationships, leaving you feeling unloved, & lonely. My non-judgmental, empathetic approach can help you to find balance, regain a sense of self, and restore relationships.

Are you struggling? Is life meaningful? Are you seeking something more for yourself? As you reflect on those questions, consider therapy! The journey toward a new beginning can start today.

In my experience it's not always the big events in life that contribute to an individual seeking counseling services, but rather an accumulation of everyday events. It's a build up of day to day stressors, angst, and normal factors you may not think are related. These factors stack and eventually lead the individual to a breaking point. My ideal client will be in the drivers seat of this therapeutic relationship and open to exploring areas of his or her life that have left a lasting negative impression. The hardest step is the first step!

Looking for someone you can fall apart with and catch your breath in the midst of these challenging times? ​ It's crazy how things can change so quickly, in a moments time what we knew to be normal is no longer. It highlights the fragility of life. Life is big right now and it surely isn't feeling like that safe bubble we were living in at the beginning of the year. The hard part now is letting go and creating this new normal. A new normal that helps you formulate more realistic expectations of yourself, your circumstances and the world around you resulting in a calmness in your anxiety stress, depression and overwhelm.

Adults want a safe place to talk and share their problems. They want a honest and caring, intelligent, educated professional to actually listen and hear them. They want solutions to their problems or ways to handle them. My philosophy emphasizes the crucial role of "coming from choice" in decision making and problem solving. This empowers adults, and children, to be in control of their own lives. Taking personal responsibility for one's choices leads to personal growth. Children need to be treated with respect and with awe and enjoyed for their unique personalities and gifts, regardless of their outward behaviors. They're special!

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?

The best changes in a person often take place after a simple and single thought together with the willingness to take action over that thought. In therapy you will find the driven force that will free yourself of all fears,sad feelings and cognitive distortions which are keeping you from enjoing life to the fullness.

Having a child is tough! Having a child with disabilities/special needs goes beyond tough! They have so many needs, and at times it can feel as though we're failing as parents. We want the best for them, but it feels as though our best just isn't enough. We worry about what their future will look like and are constantly making sure that they feel safe and loved to the neglect our own needs. This can cause stress everyone involved and strain every relationship within the family. Anxiety and depression become the norm as each as we struggle to make sure that they are taken care, because their lives are precious and they are worth it!

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.

Are you feeling stuck? Can't move forward? Maybe you have some thoughts about why you feel this way or maybe you're not sure. It may be a question of depression, anxiety, problem relationships or something unresolved from your past. I can help you work through this so you can reach your goals and find happiness and satisfaction. I’ve worked with clients with many different issues for 20 years helping them to tap into their own strengths and work through their difficulties. At the moment my case load is full and I will not be taking new patients. Thanks for your patience!

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.