Attachment-based Therapists in Weston, FL

Hi, I’m Chelsea. Welcome to Smart Care Counseling. If you are looking for a holistic counselor to help you live your best version of yourself, congrats! You found me. If you find yourself struggling to discover your inner guide & can't break through old patterns... I know how to help. I specialize in areas like teens, family therapy, trauma, & recovery, I consistently work with families, women, adolescents, and children in English and Spanish. I specialized in codependency, parenting issues, acute crisis, and inner healing. If you need help navigating change or finding clarity in your life, I am able to help you become an overcomer!

I believe that therapy is a journey of healing and I’m here to accompany you in the process of self-recovery and to embrace your possibilities. Each pain is real, and at any moment we can find ourselves struggling and hurting in situations that we didn’t see coming or that we don’t feel prepared to handle. My approach as a bilingual therapist (English/Spanish) involves psychodynamic therapeutic styles blended with attachment based and Gestalt models in order to provide a therapeutic relationship that helps you to accomplish your short and long term goals.

Do you feel that your relationship is "stuck"? You have fallen into the trap of monotony? Are you constantly in turmoil with your partner? Do you spend sleepless nights wishing that things could be better? You wish that there could be a better way, a way in which you could feel connected and loved by your partner again. Do you wish you could go back to the point in time that you felt connected and loved by your partner. A time that you shared your happiness, laughter and joy.

The decision to pursue therapy to help guide you towards making the decisions that will best serve you in life can be the first step towards success. Perhaps you are struggling with a relationship that has become toxic or just feels stuck? Maybe you are feeling frustrated with yourself as you do not know how to break the cycles that are holding you back? Has a difficult situation in your past created obstacles for you that seem difficult to overcome? These are the times when we need a safe place to heal and recover.

Life is full of personal and professional challenges that can leave us feeling overwhelmed and uncertain. When this happens, it can be enormously helpful to have a reliable, consistent space for ourselves in which we can search for our own answers in the context of a safe, strong therapeutic relationship. Therapy becomes a springboard and an open invitation to "go" emotionally where we may hesitate to go by ourselves, but deep down know it would be beneficial. A new relationship with ourselves may emerge as a result of this process; when this happens, our experience of life, including our pain and symptoms, is transformed.

You have been trying to help your child for a few months now. You are frustrated, tired and worried. All you want is for your child to feel good about themselves, get along with others and be successful. You have tried sticker charts, time-out, taking things away, talking and reasoning with them. Lately, what usually happens is you lose your patience and then regret yelling at them. You never imagined you would be looking for therapy for your child. Maybe it's the school that has suggested you get help for your child. At this point, you just want a professional to take over because you just don't know what else to do anymore.

I would like to extend a personal welcome to you. I have been fortunate to receive intensive, high-quality training in clinical psychology; I completed internship and postdoctoral fellowship in Child/Adolescent treatment at Dartmouth Medical School. I am so pleased to be able to provide effective, high-quality services to the community. During my time at Dartmouth, I received intensive training in evidence-based Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for traumatized individuals, including veterans and treatment of victims of physical, sexual, emotional abuse and neglect. I also specialize in treatment of anxiety and OCD.

There are many reasons why people seek counseling and psychotherapy. Each of us is confronted, at some point in our life with what feels like overwhelming obstacles and challenges. Often, we look outside of ourselves for answers or we blame ourselves for being inadequate or defective in some way. We continue with self defeating behaviors and thoughts, causing more stress and feelings of being stuck. We feel time slipping away and wish we could enjoy life more. Counseling can often provide relief from both immediate and long standing problems that get in the way of living a happy and fulfilled life.

Life can have it's challenges. As a bilingual (Spanish/English) Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist I work with Individuals, Couples and Families who are ready to face these challenges and start working towards change. My goal is to provide my client's with a safe, non-judgmental environment where they can explore new solutions and gain the tools to deal with Family Conflict, Marriage/Couple Conflict, Parent-Child Issues, Grief/Loss, Emotional Distress, Anxiety/Depression/Anger, Self-Esteem, Life Transitions, Substance Abuse/Recovery, and others.

I have been working with children, teens and adults for a better part of my twenty five year career as a psychologist. My years practicing psychotherapy has been a privilege as I witness each of my clients' growth and risk of vulnerability. Therapy is a collaborative process that requires attunement, patience and the challenge of self examination. As a psychologist, I value listening, curiosity and thought-provoking questions as essential tools for growth.

Being a bilingual (English/Spanish) therapist, I am passionate about working with individuals, couples, and families that are looking to confront life challenges. I have experience providing individual, couple, and family therapy in both private practice and hospitalized settings. My experience ranges from managing a clinical team, providing therapy directly to clients, and designing clinical programs in substance abuse facilities. My approach is to create a therapeutic alliance with my clients that is personalized, culturally sensitive, and meets the goals of each individual.

Due to the current coronavirus impacting our country now, I am now utilizing telehealth to meet with clients. I employ a secure system which is Hippa compliant, easy to use and totally confidential. I use a state of the art DSLR camera and professional studio setup to ensure the most effective video and audio communication. Many of my clients say they want to continue using even after I reopen my office. It requires no training or computer modifications on your part and I can still utilize most insurance plans. Please contact me to set up a virtual appointment.

I help stressed-out individuals feel less overwhelmed and have more peace. You're hard on yourself and find yourself paralyzed with fear of making a wrong step. You're afraid to make decisions or take risks in your life until you've found the "perfect" answer or solution. The indecision and fear of failure stop you from taking action because you get stuck in a haze of self-doubt, worse case scenarios, and uncertainty. I help individuals feel less anxious, have more courage, self-compassion, and make vital changes in their lives.

I am a Licensed Psychologist (Psy.D., NSU) who provides individual psychotherapy personally tailored to the needs and values of each client. My extensive training and experience with a wide variety of issues helps my clients feel understood and make sense of their experiences, thoughts, and feelings so they can feel better.

I am a licensed psychologist with extensive training and experience in the treatment of adults, children and families. As part of the South FL DBT Consortium, my group practice is a Linehan Board Certified Dialectical Behavior Therapy Program and provides individual and group therapy to children, adolescents, adults and parents. My credentials include a doctoral degree from Rutgers University and two masters degrees in psychology from Columbia University. I also have specialized post doctoral training in the treatment of children, families, and couples.

Emotional turmoil, confusion and unfair relationships rob us of precious time. Self doubt, regret, exhaustion, and anxiety eat away at our confidence. We wonder about our value to people we care for the most. As a professional, I support and guide others wanting relief from psychological distress. The purpose is to help you reclaim an invigorating, satisfying life. Respecting your individuality, needs, and life experiences I work with you to resolve your concerns. Creating space for intimacy, satisfaction with work and daily relationships is key. Acquiring the skills and comfort to continue successful coping is our goal.

Coming to therapy is a unique opportunity to know yourself better, to get out of your own way, to deepen your relationships, and to be able to enjoy your life more. Therapy empowers people to see themselves more clearly and help them set and attain goals as well as gain relief from painful symptoms. My view of therapy is that the relationship of the therapist and client is paramount to fostering lasting change.

Since 2004, I have been helping my clients break through the obstacles that seem to be holding them back in life. Life's too short to be unhappy, unsure, or unfulfilled. During my personal challenges in life, I faced difficulties coping with depression, anxiety, and making important decisions in my life. I decided to use a life coach and counselor. It was refreshing having someone teach me different skills and a new perspective towards my problems. Let me help you learn and develop efficient ways to navigate the issues that are standing in the way of your true potential.

Therapy is a healing dialogue. Throughout my work with individuals, couples, parens and families, I have experienced time and again how healing and effective such therapeutic dialogue can be. It allows for problem solving, fosters change and growth, relationship building, and creates intimacy. My goal is to create this healing therapeutic experience for you to heal your relationship , anxiety and depression .Such dialogue enables my clients to grow, change, heal their wounds, and build healthy loving relationships.

Do you know where you would like to be but can't seem to find the right pathway to get there? Or do you sometimes find that path, yet still get sidetracked? Whether it's your relationships, your past or present experiences, or something you just can't pinpoint, it's common to have things get out of control. Believe it or not, you've already taken the first step to getting back on track.