Therapists in Vero Beach, FL

So you're feeling stuck? Past traumas are tying you down? Does daily anxiety keep holding you back from joy? You feel trapped when all you really want is to stretch free and bloom. I won't try to "fix" you. Instead, like a gardener, I'll foster a safe environment that encourages your growth and your healing. Together we'll tend to the soil of your life, dig up the weeds that hold you back, and give you the space you need to bloom into the light.

I am a Licensed Psychotherapist and a Certified Sex Therapist with over 25 years of experience and training working with individuals, couples and families. I have worked extensively with depression, anxiety, sexual and sexuality issues, relational and intimacy issues, and bereavement.

Being here gets you one step closer to a new you - empowered and on a positive path to growth and well-being. If you're looking for extra support and guidance through a challenging situation or you're just ready to move in a new direction in life, I look forward to working with you to achieve your goals. Together we can find a better way dealing with challenges in your life and find your purpose or direction in life. As a mental health counselor, my goal is to help you uncover your true potential and lead a life that is worth celebrating.

I believe life can be hard, but solutions don't have to be! Sometimes we just need help navigating through difficulties. I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in Florida with over 25 years of experience in the mental health field. I have extensive experience working with individuals experiencing trauma and trauma responses, anxiety, panic attacks, grief, mood disorders, relationship difficulties, personality disorders, parenting challenges and more. I completed my undergraduate studies in Psychology at Palm Beach Atlantic University and my graduate studies in Marriage and Family Therapy at Nova Southeastern University.

I am a License Mental Health Counselor. I received my Bachelor's degrees in Psychology at the Javeriana University in Bogota (Colombia), and my Master's at Stetson University (Florida). I hold a National Certified Counselor certification. I have more than twenty years of experience working with adults in the field of Wellness and treatment protocol particularly in anxiety, depression, trauma, substance abuse, and major disorders. My practice focuses on promoting developing and personal growth seeking to encourage integral wellness.

Do you or your teenager suffer from feeling overwhelmed, stressed, or anxious all the time? Does it keep you from living the life that you always dreamed? Have you experienced trauma? With over 10 years experience, I can help you find your peace and strength! I specialize in working with teenagers and adults to overcome anxiety and trauma and live a meaningful life. I collaborate with clients to help them determine their own goals and identify ways that they can reach those goals.

Stress management is a growing struggle for people of all ages and it becomes SO HARD to organize ourselves! Whether we are working or stay at home moms, have difficulty creating work and life balance, or even have school and test anxiety everyone needs a guide sometimes in identifying where we need help. At My Best Self Therapy, I focus on not just talking about your stresses, but collaborating on creating an actual plan of attack. This therapy is dedicated and designed to encourage and cultivate the positive inherent traits that all people have within. Accepting Telehealth visits ONLY for clients residing in New York and Florida.

My mission is to facilitate growth and healing for those who can benefit from my healing energy. Those individuals include clients with substance abuse issues, eating disorders, Adult children of alcoholics, depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, trauma, grief and loss, women and men's issues, personal growth, spiritual awareness and connection. I aspire to the belief that there is a mind, body, spirit, connection. Healing takes place on all three. My practice entails working on all three.I believe that memory is cellular. Clearing away the debris of the past enables us to pave the way for healing and spiritual development.

Every day, you and your partner seem to drift further apart. It’s happened so slowly that you barely even realized it. Unspoken frustrations became lingering resentments that gradually destabilized the entire foundation of your relationship. After years of disloyalty, you can no longer trust each other. When you try to talk about how you’re feeling, it feels like your words go unheard, echoing in an empty chamber. Every attempt at finding some solution has come up short, and your interventions feel as useless as placing a Band-Aid on a broken limb. You know that something needs to change, but you’re out of ideas. It feels hopeless.

My practice is currently nearing full capacity for new clients; however, we do accept out-of-pocket payments and clients with United/OPTUM insurance. In the case of other insurance providers, clients may be added to a waitlist for the next available session. Alternatively, Aetna or Cigna clients may choose to pay out of pocket and apply for out-of-network reimbursement. I'm the proud owner of Supportive Counseling, LLC. and a Licensed Mental Health Counselor. Supportive Counseling, LLC. provides online therapy for women to explore their mental and emotional health in a safe and confidential space.

Are you often feeling stressed, overwhelmed, anxious, irritable, or angry? Are you experiencing relationship difficulty with a partner, parent, child, or friend? Do you often feel alone or helpless in your current situation? Do you often hide your thoughts and emotions from others? Imagine waking up one day feeling less stressed, less anxious, less angry, and more confident in your decisions. Imagine feeling deeply connected to yourself and others. Imagine feeling FREE to live honestly and authentically. I have experience in helping women navigate the muddy waters of life to live out the person they were created to be.

Parenting, co-parenting, blended families & divorce can be overwhelming. Whether it's from the anxiety about your children & their emotional well-being, or teens depression, low self-esteem or school issues, you're tapped out. You & your ex are juggling the schedule, while struggling to communicate. You've tried so many different parenting tips & tricks that at this point you've lost count. Arguments with your children leave you feeling disconnected, disrespected & sad. You accuse yourself of not being good enough, which leaves you feeling guilt & shame. Not only does your family need support, You do!

I use a combination of mindfulness and existentialism in order to empower clients to take an active role in treatment and be proactive in the therapy process. My role is to guide clients to discover meaning and freedom in their life. Helping clients build self-awareness, acceptance, and motivation to create a purposeful life brings me great joy. I work with adults struggling with mood disorders, anxiety, OCD, personality disorders and LGBTQ+ related issues. Marital/relationship counseling to overcome obstacles or to improve the quality of relationship with compassion is also offered.

Are you struggling with anxiety, relationship stress, or feeling disconnected from yourself & your emotions? Have you had childhood or adulthood relationship experiences that were confusing, stressful, or traumatic? If this sounds like you, let’s connect. I specialize in helping young adult women cope more effectively after experiencing unsupportive, stressful, or traumatic relationships & environments. Problems such as anxiety, depression, becoming disconnected from your own needs & emotions, trust issues, discomfort with conflict, self-doubt, & experiencing instability & stress within relationships can stem from relational trauma.

Struggling with past traumatic events that occurred in your life? Having behavioral issues with your teens? Struggling in your relationship? Seeking counseling to overcome depression, anxiety, trauma, among other challenges? Clients can integrate into their treatment a unique, Christ-centered, therapeutic approach, where the therapist skillfully weaves together biblical principles alongside an array of clinically-based interventions that addresses the clients' spiritual, emotional, and cognitive needs. Our goal is to assist all clients in improving their quality of life by inspiring them to bring about peace, hope and renewal.