Trauma and PTSD Therapists in Winter Park, FL

I have comfort and experience seeing a wide variety of clients. From my experiences teaching high school and working with teenagers, to my time working at the Orlando Health Cancer Center, and Victim Service Center counseling SV survivors, I seek to help anyone achieve their goals. I can help clients work through life change, depression, anxiety, and more. Specifically, I want to help clients find more meaning out of their lives each day, as well as increase a confidence and understanding in who that client is an individual. These factors increase resilience which make us more likely to face whatever challenges come our way in life.

Is your life controlled by fear, negativity or worry? If you’re living with Anxiety, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, Depression, or Trauma , each day can be a painful struggle. As a licensed Cognitive Behavioral Therapist with 20+ years of expertise, I believe counseling should provide you with the skills & strategies you need, tools that are easy to understand & apply, both in session & on your own, that challenge the negative, unhealthy thoughts & behaviors that are at the root of your emotional distress. My goal is that you leave each session feeling more confident in yourself & in your ability to live your best life Fearlessly!

I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor who approaches therapy from a solution-focused and strength-based perspective. I provide clients with a place for meaningful collaboration of ideas in order to find short and long-term solutions to problems. I specialize in working with children, couples, and families dealing with transitions, divorce, trauma , depression and anxiety.  I have experience with children, couples and families. I am an adoption competent therapist, parent coach, and skilled in helping children and families navigate life changes and struggles.

We all need & seek connection; connection with others, connection to certain feelings or things, connection to ideas & goals, connection with ourselves. Whether you're struggling with feelings of disconnection, or are looking to better manage/improve upon current connections, I believe that there is strength, growth, & hope in numbers - we weren't meant to go it alone. As a graduate from UCF with a Masters degree in Marriage, Couples, & Family therapy, I operate from a systemic perspective - utilizing an integrative, holistic approach.

Finding a therapist is difficult, especially when you aren't sure what kind of therapy you even need. I've broken down the therapies I use on my website to help anyone better understand the lingo, feel free to check it out! Why continue to be unhappy when help is an email away? Life is trauma at the best of times and for a lot of us, this has just been ratcheting higher recently. Anxiety, anger, and depression are so common, as well as burnout and stress. And when we finally want to talk about it, well, someone always has it worse! Right?

Starting therapy, particularly after an experience where you may have felt hurt, misunderstood, can be overwhelming. Especially, if trust has been broken or opening up to people can be difficult for you. You may find yourself feeling “something is just not right”, or “something feels off”. Of course there are a number of reasons why people start coming to therapy, but these phrases are ones I hear the most often. My hope if that through honesty, authencity, and humor I can build your trust to support you in this journey.

Work with a Certified Sex Addiction Therapist (CSAT) to heal from sex and/or porn addiction. Sex/porn addiction is a clinical disorder which has ruined countless lives and families but responds to effective treatment. If you are struggling with sex/porn addiction, you know how debilitating it can be--shame, self-loathing, unable to stop your problematic behaviors and facing consequences. If you are the partner of a sex/porn addict, you may be wondering where to turn, bewildered and betrayed by the one you love.

You may have thought that you'd never be looking for a therapist. But life's changes can be very rough and suddenly that loss, that disappointment, that trauma may have you feeling like you're suddenly in over your head. Even the strongest among us can feel lost, unsure, ambivalent, or unhappy at times. It's OK to need help, even though you may have had it all together all these years. It's actually a sign of strength to realize that help is needed to deal with the confusion, mental fog, feelings of being overwhelmed, and effects of trauma and changes. Therapy is a gift you give yourself to heal, to love and to understand.

We live in a busy world filled with challenges. You have problems, yet have little time to waste. I understand and am here to help through a difficult time by tackling these issues head-on. I help my clients identify goals and the steps we may take to reach your desired outcomes. Discussing issues with sex and relationships can lead to a very vulnerable feeling. I strive to provide a safe and comfortable place to address your concerns. My straightforward, conversational approach to therapy helps my clients gain clarity, experience relief and break old patterns.

Right now more than ever we are facing increased stress and trauma as a result of situations beyond our control. Many may feel helpless, scared, or lonely in the face of current events. My goal as a therapist is to meet my clients where they are at no matter what. Whether you're at rock bottom or looking for personal growth and increased well-being I want to work collaboratively with you to establish a plan to address and meet your goals. We will work together to determine the root cause of what you're experiencing and create a clear path to finding what you are looking for.

I utilize several therapeutic interventions to support children and families in their healing journey. These interventions include Parent Child-Interaction Therapy, Child-Parent Psychotherapy, Trauma -Focused CBT, SandTray, Play Therapy, and Applied Behavior Analysis.

In Person Counseling for Pregnancy/Postpartum Anxiety and Depression and Birth Trauma . Is this normal? If you're asking yourself this question about the worries, feelings or thoughts you're having while pregnant or postpartum, schedule a free call. I'm happy to talk it through it through with you. It is my mission and my passion to help you feel less worried, sad, alone and frustrated

In my practice I value the importance of a mind-body connection and utilize mindfulness as needed in our sessions. My life’s journey has taught me to appreciate each individual, and incorporate a humanistic approach to tailor to your needs.

Are there any deep disappointments lingering within you? Do you feel alone, unlovable or misunderstood? Are you struggling with your child or adolescent? Life issues and disappointments are heavy burdens to bear alone. Thoughts and feelings of unworthiness and rejection were never meant for you. And, it takes a village to grow a family. These life-matters were meant to be lived with others, disappointments were meant to be shared, and not good enough feelings were meant to be challenged. Would you consider help? Would you let me be that person for you, your child or adolescent in this season of your life?

Gwilym Roddick, DSW, LCSW, received graduate degrees from Columbia University (Masters) and Rutgers University (Doctorate). Dr. Roddick specializes in using Evidence-based psychotherapies (e.g. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Exposure and Response Prevention, Motivational Interviewing) to help people overcome their challenges in life. He has a straightforward approach to psychotherapy, carefully listening to his clients and offering compassionate support.

A collaborative relationship in a safe, non-judgmental space is integral to the therapeutic process. I am an empathetic, culturally sensitive, and bilingual licensed clinical intern registered in the state of Florida. Using brain-based research for emotional regulation, I combine various modalities to co-create individualized goals based on your strengths and challenges. I began my career in social work engaging vulnerable, minoritized communities and thus have a deep understanding of trauma and its many intersections (race, gender, ethnicity, ability, class, sexuality).

My typical client works hard, loves deeply, and gives so much, that there is little capacity left for self. If you're overwhelmed, and caught up in trying to be the perfect employee, partner, parent, sibling, or friend, please consider getting in touch. Let's find a better balance, a path forward, and the ability to voice your needs and wants in a way that creates win-win situations for you and your surrounding circle.