Trauma Focused Therapists in Winter Haven, FL

It would be an honor to hold space with you. To support you as you process life's challenges. To provide a safe space to express, explore and to unpack. Together we will find solutions, tools and self-awareness.

Are you struggling with anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, or major life changes? Maybe you're experiencing a lack of healthy boundaries in relationships or just feel that you aren't living the life you were meant to lead. Whatever your needs may be, I am an experienced licensed mental health counselor who specializes in Women's Mental Health which encompasses relationship issues, trauma, mood disorders, boundaries, anxiety, depression, and daily life struggles. Therapy is a process of growth and self-discovery. Transformation and healing are obtained by developing a positive outlook and the adoption of new attitudes and response

I work with clients who feel stuck due to a variety of reasons: relationship troubles, family issues, or unresolved trauma. Many clients I've worked with have grown in their ability to set healthy boundaries with others and themselves; feel and accept their emotions; become better communicators; improve parenting by addressing their own triggers; grow in self-confidence and reduce anxiety. I have experience with OCD, adult ADHD, perfectionism, spiritual deconstruction/deconversion issues and complex trauma. My clients includes adults, teens and kids/parents.

As a Florida Supreme Court Certified Mediator and Parenting Coordinator, I am trained to assist families who wish to work out the terms of their divorce or parenting schedules without the heartache and cost of litigation. I also provide forensic evaluations that help the court determine what is in the best interest of the children with regard to custody determinations. Parental Alienation is often a factor in these cases and professional determine can often be a determining factor in the outcome of these cases. I also specialize in anxiety, trauma and PTSD, & find great reward seeing my clients find peace emotionally & physically.

You never thought your marriage would look like this. The fights. The yelling. It's all exhausting. You want to stay married, you just can't see how to make it happen or if it will even work. It feels like in the midst of doing life together something changed and the spark that brought you together feels like a tiny flicker now. You want things to be the way they were before life got so hard but that feels like lightyears ago. The passion is missing. The trust is missing. Intimacy is practically non-existent. Talking even feels difficult. You're ready for things to be different, but need a little help figuring out how to get there.

My personal mission is to live intentionally; honoring those I have the privilege of encountering, illuminate hope and facilitate in identifying problems, then join in their search for solutions, and commence the journey of healing, so those I serve can lead a more fulfilling life. Anne

How are you feeling today? Do you need support? I will listen and help guide you to realize your needs and potential. I can imagine it has been very hard on you to manage on your own. All those thoughts coming and going, feelings you do not quite understand. Are you experiencing constant worry, anxiety, sadness, sleep issues, or just need a little guidance on transitioning to another phase of life? We can work together to find ways of coping and taking better care of yourself. The next part is up to you to decide. Call or email now. Please do leave a message. I will call you back to discuss your goals.

My name is Miranda Johns with Hope in Healing, LLC. I am licensed in mental health counseling and my focus is often cognitive behavioral and solution focused treatment. With that being said, my goal is to meet clients where they are and adapt to what treatment works best for them. I help clients view their past as where they have been but help them understand that they don’t have to stay there. While we can’t change our past, we can always create a new future.

Are you faced with past or current trauma causing challenges in your daily life? Have you experienced trauma or loss due to pregnancy or reproductive difficulties? Did you experience a traumatic birth or currently experiencing post-birth anxiety, depression, or excessive worry? Through grace, compassion, and trauma-informed care, I work with clients to develop goals for achieving a healthy sense of self, family and community.

I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, Board Certified Clinical Mental Health Counselor and a Board Certified National Counselor. My background is in marketing and sales however, a few years ago, I decided to follow my passion and enter the Helping Profession. My focus with each client is to work with them to obtain the best possible version of themselves. To do that, I partner with the client to assist them in learning and implementing strategies and coping skills that can assist in getting them to a better feeling place. This is a process, and each step of the way, we will work together to obtain a better feeling place.

If you're stressed, depressed, anxious or have experienced a life changing event, counseling helps you learn coping skills to become happier. You'll be in a nonjudgmental environment as we work together for you to regain resilience. Reliving the past does not necessarily relieve it but as a solution-focused therapist, I help you listen to yourself and explore the most authentic and best options for you. You have your own answers and it's an honor to assist you in your healing or life coaching.

I'm overwhelmed, I don't know what to do! How many times have you said that to yourself? Where is this thought pattern coming from? Is it anxiety, depression, life transitions, trauma? Trauma effects many of us in multiple ways. From attachment wounds to developmental to historical to environmental, each trauma can cause a change in our behavior, the way we perceive the world, the lens how we focus. However, trauma therapy can help you find the underlying issues and allow you to live a full and healthy lives.

If you are on this page and reading this profile chances are that you or someone you love is going through a tough time. Searching for someone to talk with about your concerns can be a daunting task. There are so many choices and all counselors are not created equal. You want someone who will listen to your problems, won't judge you, and can offer some insight and guidance through the difficult times. Our counselors have over fifty years of experience in the helping fields and are here to help and guide you. Let's get started.

Each day can be a new beginning. Learning to live and manage your life effectively can be accomplished with the right kind of help. As an experienced Licensed Mental Health Counselor I have successfully worked with a wide range of individuals including adolescents, adults and couples who have found their new beginning. In my counseling practice I specialize in helping individuals who are experiencing issues related to low self-esteem, depression, anger, phobias, anxiety, worry, grief, trauma, addictions, relationship issues and much more.

I am the Clinical Director of Latino Leadership. At Latino Leadership the we are proud to announce the services in Mental Health Services, ABA Analyses, Santiago and Friends (Family Center for Autism), Free Clinic, Free Medications, Special Education School and Community Outreach services for all ages. For more than 17 years Latino Leadership staff have been committed to the advancement of the Central Florida Latino community and serving individuals of all cultures who live in our community.

Dr. Dainery Fuentes is a licensed clinical psychologist who specializes in psychotherapy with children, adolescents, and their parents. In addition, she also treats individual adults. She assists in the process of exploring and building the inner strength to allow for the growth that is necessary to transition successfully through the stages of life. Dr. Fuentes completed her Ph.D. at Yeshiva University, NYC. During her 35 years of practice, she has additionally trained in a number of areas including psychoanalytic therapy at the Cincinnati Institute. She has directed numerous psychiatric facilities and doctoral training programs.