Therapists in Winter Park, FL

Working with children, teens, and young adults as they navigate the developmental and emotional difficulties of growing is a passion of mine. These rapidly changing stages can be difficult to thrive in especially when experiencing trauma, divorce, learning disabilities, bullying, adoption, foster care, and other difficult life events. Young adulthood has its own unique challenges and often unearths a host of new questions with this new life stage.

Are you or your teen experiencing difficulty at home, work, school and in relationships due to anxiety, low self-esteem, and/or stress? Maybe you're going through a Iife transition, dealing with loss and grief, having relationship troubles, or just really struggling overall. I believe everyone deserves a safe, non-judgmental place to process and move forward. Everyone deserves someone they feel safe sharing the tricky parts of life with and someone who is cheering them on toward healing and growth.

Cramped quarters during this miserable pandemic? Suffocating lately? Still interpreting all this as a loss? Learn how to switch gears! Video counseling is effective for developing and practicing the skills you need in these swiftly moving changes. These changes are not about loss. They are all about the skills of adaptation. Move from the fearful debilitating Feelings of Loss into the listening and detachment skills needed in your family today. Build real life coping skills. Eliminate the fear and frustration of confinement.

I believe everyone has the capability to heal themselves, some of us just need a little guidance or nudging in the right direction. It can be incredibly vulnerable reaching out to start your healing journey and it is my honor to be able to work alongside you. As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker I am able to meet you exactly where you are, help you understand how your environment and the other areas of your life are impacting you, and help you not only resolve your current stressors but create lasting change through getting to the root of what is causing you pain.

I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, Substance Abuse Counselor and Sex Therapist. Began my work as a psychotherapist in 1998, emphasizing Personal Empowerment, Mindfulness of the Present Moment and Gratefulness. I worked at South Miami Hospital's Addiction Treatment Detox Unit for six years and two years in their Intensive Outpatient Addiction Treatment Program. Treating individuals with Substance Abuse by guiding them to Recovery Thinking, focusing on their thoughts in order for them to access their internal world and create a commitment to change. I am now in Private Practice conducting therapy sessions in English and Spanish.

Now Accepting Telehealth Clients in FL, GA, TX & WI - As a mental health advocate, I find joy in helping my clients heal the soul wounds that prevent them from living healthy, healed, and whole lives. I believe we were all created by design to fulfill a unique purpose in life; one that often gets in the way with masks of fear, failure, hurt, guilt, and abuse, to name a few. That being said, I don't take your mental health lightly, and am passionate about helping you reach and maintain a level of authenticity that is only found with introspection, dedication and hard work.

So many of us long for a feeling of liberation from old patterns, habits, wounding and conditioning. To be free from thoughts/feelings stemming from pain, fear and unworthiness. To awaken from just going through the motions in life and evolving into the most authentic and empowered version of ourselves means we must first begin the journey of deeply understanding ourselves. To face ourselves with a radical honesty and acceptance. To lean into ourselves with a mindful and compassionate curiosity. To hold ourselves in the highest regard.

Therapy provides a space where clients can explore and change patterns and ways of thinking that are creating difficulties or no longer serving them. My goal is to provide a safe and affirming place for clients to grow and achieve change. I’m a trauma informed provisionally licensed Marriage and Family Therapist at Restored Purpose Counseling in Winter Park, Florida.

Looking for a counselor can be overwhelming. You might be struggling with emotional pain or under tremendous stress, so searching for a someone who understands what you are experiencing and how to help you can be a real challenge. These issues affect your relationships, your career, or even athletic and creative performance; causing you stress, anxiety, or depression. I provide a supportive environment necessary for you to feel comfortable exploring and finally discovering the root cause of your suffering. whether you’re an athlete seeking optimal performance, or you just want to feel good again, let me help you achieve wellness.

I know how past hurts and traumatic experiences impact the quality of our daily lives, often resulting in depression, anxiety, trust issues, troubled or dissatisfying relationships, poor work or school performance, and negative self-esteem. My passion lies with helping people resolve past or present trauma. I will walk alongside of you and help facilitate opportunities that provide a deeper awareness and insight into your life, which can be a pathway of hope and positive change. One of my strengths is in working effectively not only with adults, but with children and teenagers.

I have been in private practice in Central Florida for approximately 30 years having completed a doctorate from Vanderbilt University. Prior to private practice I had been on the staff in Developmental Pediatrics at the University of Florida Medical School, Diagnostic Center at Western Kentucky University and Counseling Center at Kentucky State University. I am nationally certified in school psychology, play therapy, a diplomat in school neuropsychology, and by the OCD Foundation. Services include evaluation, consultation and counseling services for children, adolescents and families.

If you are searching for a therapist, you may be struggling with a relationship, feeling overwhelmed by unwanted feelings, feeling stuck, or simply wanting to find deeper meaning in your life. I hope to provide a comfortable and nonjudgemental space for you to talk about yourself and your experiences. Through the process of therapy, you can better understand the patterns in your life, overcome barriers that keep getting in your way, and experience new ways of coping with your current life situations. The goal is to bring more meaning, fulfillment, satisfaction and connection to your life.

For parents of struggling adolescents and teenagers, it can be stressful, frustrating, and even scary to observe changes in your child’s mood, behavior, and personality. At first it may have seemed like their complaints about friends, difficulties with school, and general moodiness was just a phase of teen angst, but as your adolescent or teenager's self-confidence, school performance, social activity, and motivation dwindle, so does your confidence in your ability to help them. You’ve tried everything you can think of to make them feel better and help them get back on track, and you feel overwhelmed when nothing seems to work.

Life is like a journey. Sometimes that journey feels smooth sailing. Other times, it feels like a never-ending, uphill climb. Sometimes you feel plain stuck and may be wondering, “What’s going on?” “How did we get here?” “Is my child okay?” These can be difficult questions to navigate, and I would like to, first, acknowledge the step that you have taken in considering counseling.

At Open Doors Counseling Center we are passionate about helping individuals, children, teens, couples and families find peace, healing, strength and direction. We understand there are times when life can be painful, stressful, exhausting, and confusing. Our clients often come to us saying, "I feel stuck." "We just don't get along anymore." "We are so worried about our son." "We don't know what else to do." "I just can't seem to follow through on anything." "I am sad/anxious/worried/angry and I just want to feel happy." Life is really hard and sometimes you just need an expert to help you navigate the difficult and painful times.

Are you feeling frustrated and confused by your closest relationships? Do you find yourself stuck in familiar negative patterns, in your relationships or your own habits? While our greatest heartaches often come to us in the form of relationships, they can also be the doorway to providing healing and reparative experiences. Sometimes we need another calm and caring presence to help us express our emotions, to gain clarity where we have confusion, and fumble our way forward out of the stuck places. Therapy can provide a healing relationship, a place to receive attentive and non-judgemental listening, and hope for a better tomorrow.

Are you having difficulty managing a life challenge? We just want to be happier and live a better life but sometimes life can take unexpected turns, bringing us challenges that can make us feel confused or unsure of the future. These challenges could be issues within your relationships with family and loved ones, parenting issues, symptoms of anxiety or depression, struggling with identity/new cultural norms and expectations,feeling as if you are unable to cope with day-to-day stressors, and/or past trauma. Together, we will explore the roots of your difficulties in order to obtain better insight and awareness.

The populations I specialize in counseling include people who identify within the broad spectrums of sexual orientation and/or gender identity & expression, in particular, transgender folks (& their loved ones & allies), persons living with HIV, & polyamorous folks & others in non-traditional or open relationships. I have experience working with clients with anxiety, depression, trauma, low self-esteem, & those who are going through life changes. I also enjoy teaching life & coping skills, assertive communication, boundary setting, mindfulness, & doing relationship counseling. I practice cultural humility, anti-racism, & pro-choice.

Do you desire to step into your best self? If so, I'd love to walk this journey with you side by side. I am passionate, empathetic, and driven about empowering individuals, families, couples, and children. The aim is to help you discover tools for changing, healing, and self-actualization. We are all unique, so each session builds upon each other for your distinct evolving needs, desired goals, and overall wellness. My goal in collaboratively working with you is to focus on development, enhancement, enrichment, and growth. Call or email me today. I look forward to hearing from you.