Trauma and PTSD Therapists in Winter Park, FL

I help anxious, depressed, lonely, and trauma surviving adults & couples create hope, find healing, and discover connection. Adulting is hard. Your anxiety has anxiety. Your depression has depression. Maybe you feel alone…in a crowded room, even with friends or family…always alone. Maybe you feel hopeless, exhausted, like you can’t get out of bed, all the while, your mind won’t stop racing…"Am I good enough?” “Did I take out the trash?” “Does my partner love me?” “Will I pass this test?” “I don’t want to study for this test?” “Did I brush my teeth today?”…and on and on and on.

You already possess the strengths needed to be successful in overcoming life’s challenges. It may be that the past or present is too overwhelming for you to draw upon these resources and live your best life. It is my goal to help you to explore and reinforce these strengths to help you become more resilient as you move along your journey of recovery and growth.

So often, our past hijacks our lives, and this is especially true when we have experienced trauma . I also know that we can feel like this may never change. There is hope. I believe we all need a safe place where we can work through our pain and hurt in the compassionate and understanding presence of another. I specialize in working with adults and adolescents. My areas of focus include trauma , depression, anxiety, identity issues, grief, couples and premarital counseling, and relational struggles. As your counselor, I am committed to you and passionate about seeing you flourish.

Has life with an Autism Diagnosis taken you on an unexpected journey? I work with children, teens, young adults, and adults, as well as parents and caregivers, who are navigating the challenges of ASD. You may be searching for an Autism Screening or tools and guidance for yourself, as a parent in need of support, or for your children to improve coping skills and social skills and reduce anxiety. You may have experienced anxiety, depression and/or trauma as an individual affected by Autism or as a Parent/Caregiver and are in need of guidance from someone who understands.

I'm a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, and Christian Sex Therapist. Specialities: EMDR, trauma , chronic pain, panic attacks, obesity, and sex therapy. Video sessions available. If you need help, call me, days, weekend, and evenings. I answer off hours. I give very personalized care, and even home sessions. Go to the national website HealthGrades.com for patient feedback and to review providers. I have all 5 stars, highest rating in Florida. Weekday and Sunday appointments are $150, Sex Therapy sessions are $150, and "IN HOME" sessions are $300 1hr, and $450 for 2hrs. Sliding scale for friend or Dr. referrals.

***ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS & IMMEDIATE AVAILABILITY*** Se ofrece servicios en español. By helping people process trauma or life's challenges, they are able to experience hope, empowerment, and healing in their lives. Adjusting to pregnancy/parenting/life changes, perinatal mood and anxiety disorders and post partum depression is my specialty. I want to help you find hope in your story, rebuild the brokenness and move towards wholeness. Many times people come to counseling because they feel as though they are in a place where they are stuck, feel desperation, and are struggling. I want to come alongside you to support you.

We all deserve to feel seen, heard, and understood. My philosophy as a therapist is to treat each client as a unique and complex individual, worthy of unconditional acceptance. I have worked closely with teens and adults facing anxiety, depression, trauma , grief, interpersonal conflict, and stressful life transitions. My style is warm, empathetic, and non-judgmental while also transparent and direct. I help my clients achieve their goals through a balance of understanding, connecting, insight, and effective feedback. I aim to foster a welcoming and safe environment that allows for meaningful and healing work.

I currently have a few daytime openings for individual counseling. Counseling is a personal choice and takes strength and courage. I work to assist clients in finding solutions for healing in an individualized approach. I provide a non-judgmental, genuine and trustworthy environment for healing and change.

It takes courage to reach out for help, especially when we are at our most hurt, angry or confused, and dealing with anxiety, depression or isolation. Therapy can be helpful in addressing these and other concerns, even if it can be scary at first. Let me help you take the first step today. I am committed to providing a safe place, where you can explore your individual concerns and issues, by creating a relationship built on empathy, positivity and authenticity. Individuals seek me out when they are looking for the safety created by a warm, understanding and empathetic therapist.

I have seen counseling lead many people to a better quality of life. As your therapist, we work together, considering your unique situation and means of coping. We create goals that provide a roadmap for the new directions you want your life to take. I become your guide during this experience, showing you paths to healing you may not have discovered on your own. Equipped with new strategies and deeper insight, you will learn how to move forward in areas that once held you back so that you can reach your goals. This movement is the the heart of therapy.

You have been feeling anxious lately, but it’s not just that; you also feel an overall sense of uneasiness; you might feel agitated, restless, tired, having difficulty sleeping and concentrating, and maybe you are even experiencing some physical symptoms like chest pains. I know it’s frustrating, and sometimes it can be scary, especially if you experience panic attacks. It’s tough to remember what being calm and happy actually feels like because lately, it has been a never-ending roller-coaster of emotions that you just want to get rid of. If this sounds like you, then you may be experiencing anxiety.

Life can be difficult and sometimes we need some help finding our way and reconnecting with hope. Sometimes, we just need someone to listen without judgement and validate our thoughts and feelings. As a therapist, it is my hope to support my clients while walking with them along the path of self exploration and healing.

Dr. Damis is a Diplomate with the American Board of Professional Psychology, a Fellow of both the American Academy of Clinical Health Psychology & the Biofeedback Certification International Alliance, and holds ASCH Certification in Clinical Hypnosis with Consultant Status. He established Integrative Health Psychology, PA in 2003 to advance the comprehensive care of physical & emotional conditions that often become persistent problems due to lack of coordinated psychological & medical treatment. In addition to teaching hypnosis at national conferences, he has also conducted research & written on topics of trauma , persistent pain, neuropsychological functioning in medically ill individuals, aging, & psychotherapy process.

Over 25 years working with individuals and families. Over 18 years providing supervision to other mental health professionals and interns. My goal is to help you resolve emotional trauma or confusion, in a compassionate and non judgmental way. I am exp. in working with individuals coping with life-altering circumstances and illness, mood and anxiety disorders, life transitions, recovery, grief and loss, relationship stressors, and spiritual crisis. I also specialize in relationship counseling, trauma and recovery issues such as sexual abuse. I am experienced serving those with medical issues-HIV/AIDS, Breast cancer, PTSD and phobias. I'm also experienced serving military families and veterans.

I believe that at some point in our lives we will need someone in our corner who will be that objective voice assisting us as we navigate through challenging times. Often times it is difficult to see the light at the end of the tunnel however I believe that each person has within the necessary tools to overcome whatever challenges that they may be facing. Counseling allows for the tapping into those strengths as well as empowering an individual to be the best that they can be.

Welcome! My name is Sarah Burnett, and I created Balance Is The Key to nurture a holistic approach to mental health and wellness. As a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, I specialize in trauma and transition therapy among teens, young adults and individuals, parent coaching and child therapy. I utilize various treatment modalities including NLP (neuro-linguistic programing), ART (accelerated resolution therapy), CBT (cognitive behavioral therapy), mindfulness and yoga to help you bring your personal life, relationships and professional world back into balance.