"Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with 30 years of clinical experience trained in psychotherapy. Practicing full time in private practice since 1986. Prior experience in a family service agency, senior staff position and director of outpatient Eating Disorders unit.
I believe that the capacity for healing is stimulated and reinforced by interpersonal connections.
My aim as a psychotherapist is to provide a supportive and safe environment where open expression and exploration of thoughts and feelings can freely take place while a trusting therapeutic relationship is established."
"Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with 30 years of clinical experience trained in psychotherapy. Practicing full time in private practice since 1986. Prior experience in a family service agency, senior staff position and director of outpatient Eating Disorders unit.
I believe that the capacity for healing is stimulated and reinforced by interpersonal connections.
My aim as a psychotherapist is to provide a supportive and safe environment where open expression and exploration of thoughts and feelings can freely take place while a trusting therapeutic relationship is established."
"I believe that personal growth is something that occurs when a person is open to thinking or trying things differently. Since taking steps towards change can be difficult, I feel that a certain level of support and encouragement are an important part of this process. I would like to offer my assistance in helping you reach your goals!"
"I believe that personal growth is something that occurs when a person is open to thinking or trying things differently. Since taking steps towards change can be difficult, I feel that a certain level of support and encouragement are an important part of this process. I would like to offer my assistance in helping you reach your goals!"
"Greetings! Thank you for reviewing my listing. With nearly two decades of clinical experience, I have worked with a variety of populations ranging from those with addictions to those diagnosed with mental illness. My practice includes the dually diagnosed, those with chemical dependency issues as well as process addictions (gaming, sex addiction, compulsive shopping, pathological gambling). I also work with eating disorders and those diagnosed with Borderline Personality Disorder. I specialize in working those suffering from trauma. I promote an environment of trust, respect and acceptance."
"Greetings! Thank you for reviewing my listing. With nearly two decades of clinical experience, I have worked with a variety of populations ranging from those with addictions to those diagnosed with mental illness. My practice includes the dually diagnosed, those with chemical dependency issues as well as process addictions (gaming, sex addiction, compulsive shopping, pathological gambling). I also work with eating disorders and those diagnosed with Borderline Personality Disorder. I specialize in working those suffering from trauma. I promote an environment of trust, respect and acceptance."
"Do you want to experience the positive emotions of joy, harmony, and love? Do you want to obtain intimacy and connection in your relationships, and, satisfaction in your career? I can help you to obtain relief from both current and long standing issues that get in the way of living a happy and fulfilled life. You can expect a safe, supportive and caring therapy relationship and, measurable, rapid improvement in behavioral and emotional health. Together, we will focus on long-term change to alter those aspects of your life that are contributing to your suffering."
"Do you want to experience the positive emotions of joy, harmony, and love? Do you want to obtain intimacy and connection in your relationships, and, satisfaction in your career? I can help you to obtain relief from both current and long standing issues that get in the way of living a happy and fulfilled life. You can expect a safe, supportive and caring therapy relationship and, measurable, rapid improvement in behavioral and emotional health. Together, we will focus on long-term change to alter those aspects of your life that are contributing to your suffering."
"A counseling relationship is essentially a sacred trust. I believe in my clients & try to serve as a guide to help them find answers & solutions that already lie within them. I believe there's no room for judgement, criticism, or condemnation in the healing process & strive to walk alongside clients in a compassionate journey that ultimately leads to better health, a better life, & a better self. My goal is to go beyond the superficial & assist clients in reaching their deepest potential, thereby releasing the unique power that ultimately leads to the positive resolution of their challenges."
"A counseling relationship is essentially a sacred trust. I believe in my clients & try to serve as a guide to help them find answers & solutions that already lie within them. I believe there's no room for judgement, criticism, or condemnation in the healing process & strive to walk alongside clients in a compassionate journey that ultimately leads to better health, a better life, & a better self. My goal is to go beyond the superficial & assist clients in reaching their deepest potential, thereby releasing the unique power that ultimately leads to the positive resolution of their challenges."
"I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and have worked in social services for over 20 years serving populations such as: at-risk youth, domestic violence survivors, couples, and veterans. In my private practice, I use mostly mindfulness and cognitive behavioral approaches to treating PTSD, anxiety, sexual, and relational problems. I am also a Certified Daring Way Facilitator. This is an intervention that aims to help people around concerns connected to vulnerability, shame, and courage."
"I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and have worked in social services for over 20 years serving populations such as: at-risk youth, domestic violence survivors, couples, and veterans. In my private practice, I use mostly mindfulness and cognitive behavioral approaches to treating PTSD, anxiety, sexual, and relational problems. I am also a Certified Daring Way Facilitator. This is an intervention that aims to help people around concerns connected to vulnerability, shame, and courage."
"As a parent of a teen, it is such a helpless feeling when you notice your child is struggling with anxiety, stress levels, and motivation. You've tried to help, but it seems to be no use. You want to find a solution that will stick long term and send your child on a trajectory toward success. I work with Tweens, teens, and adults to ease symptoms of anxiety and increase coping skills, social skills, self-regulation, self-esteem, and self-awareness by working WITH intrusive thoughts and behaviors and not AGAINST them."
"As a parent of a teen, it is such a helpless feeling when you notice your child is struggling with anxiety, stress levels, and motivation. You've tried to help, but it seems to be no use. You want to find a solution that will stick long term and send your child on a trajectory toward success. I work with Tweens, teens, and adults to ease symptoms of anxiety and increase coping skills, social skills, self-regulation, self-esteem, and self-awareness by working WITH intrusive thoughts and behaviors and not AGAINST them."
"My ideal client is one who wants to make positive changes toward being their authentic self. I assist clients in breaking free of the anxiety, depression, self doubt or grief that has held them hostage for too long. The goal is to help clients grow into a personal acceptance and empowerment that leads them from discouragement to hope."
"My ideal client is one who wants to make positive changes toward being their authentic self. I assist clients in breaking free of the anxiety, depression, self doubt or grief that has held them hostage for too long. The goal is to help clients grow into a personal acceptance and empowerment that leads them from discouragement to hope."
"If you are stuck in the same relationship pattern and don't know how to change it, I can help. As a couples therapist my goal is to give you the clarity to see your part in a negative situation. Once you each see your part change can happen. Through my experience and ongoing training I have been able to help many people get through very difficult circumstances."
"If you are stuck in the same relationship pattern and don't know how to change it, I can help. As a couples therapist my goal is to give you the clarity to see your part in a negative situation. Once you each see your part change can happen. Through my experience and ongoing training I have been able to help many people get through very difficult circumstances."
"You're wanting something different in your life. You recognize there are things in that need changing, but it's difficult being able to pinpoint how to make those changes happen effectively.This is uncomfortable and even painful. What I know is that you inherently want to be successful, and you want to expereince resolved conflicts, both internal, and external. I help to ease the pain, and help you identify conflicts and patterns that make life less than wonderful. We then collaborate to implement methods to resolve and transform conflict and shift patterns to those that bring more life satisfaction."
"You're wanting something different in your life. You recognize there are things in that need changing, but it's difficult being able to pinpoint how to make those changes happen effectively.This is uncomfortable and even painful. What I know is that you inherently want to be successful, and you want to expereince resolved conflicts, both internal, and external. I help to ease the pain, and help you identify conflicts and patterns that make life less than wonderful. We then collaborate to implement methods to resolve and transform conflict and shift patterns to those that bring more life satisfaction."
"Do you ever feel that you're going through the motions instead of truly living? Or that you are so consumed with sadness, fear, anger, or stress that you spend most of your energy just trying to make it through the day? As an integrative therapist, I combine psychodynamic therapy, cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), and mindfulness-based therapies to help you overcome these and other issues while working toward your personal goals. I strive to create a warm, compassionate, nonjudgmental atmosphere so that a strong therapeutic connection can be made, as it is through this relationship that true emotional, cognitive, and behavioral change can occur."
"Do you ever feel that you're going through the motions instead of truly living? Or that you are so consumed with sadness, fear, anger, or stress that you spend most of your energy just trying to make it through the day? As an integrative therapist, I combine psychodynamic therapy, cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), and mindfulness-based therapies to help you overcome these and other issues while working toward your personal goals. I strive to create a warm, compassionate, nonjudgmental atmosphere so that a strong therapeutic connection can be made, as it is through this relationship that true emotional, cognitive, and behavioral change can occur."
"So many therapists to choose from! How do you decide?! My goal is to help you create and reach your goals so you feel happy and thriving. Some people think therapy takes years to complete, but if I'm doing my job right, you will start seeing breakthrough changes within just a few sessions working together. I can state this with confidence because I have experienced it myself and with countless clients. I am passionate about helping my clients achieve their potential. Maybe you have already tried therapy. You'll discover my unique approach is unlike anything you have tried."
"So many therapists to choose from! How do you decide?! My goal is to help you create and reach your goals so you feel happy and thriving. Some people think therapy takes years to complete, but if I'm doing my job right, you will start seeing breakthrough changes within just a few sessions working together. I can state this with confidence because I have experienced it myself and with countless clients. I am passionate about helping my clients achieve their potential. Maybe you have already tried therapy. You'll discover my unique approach is unlike anything you have tried."
"I am Loren L. Hoffman, Ph.D., a Florida licensed child psychologist with offices in Naples, FL. I provide neuropsychological assessment, diagnosis and treatment for children challenged most frequently by dual exceptionalities. For example gifted + attention deficit / hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), autism spectrum disorder + ADHD + dyslexia, traumatic brain injury (TBI) + seizures, ADHD + oppositional defiant disorder, ASD + bipolar disorder (disruptive mood regulation disorder), anxiety disorders, depression, learning disabilities, social skills problems and more. Other services include tutoring, parent training, individual education plans (IEP) development, customized homeschooling design, teacher training, social skills groups, and individual therapy."
"I am Loren L. Hoffman, Ph.D., a Florida licensed child psychologist with offices in Naples, FL. I provide neuropsychological assessment, diagnosis and treatment for children challenged most frequently by dual exceptionalities. For example gifted + attention deficit / hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), autism spectrum disorder + ADHD + dyslexia, traumatic brain injury (TBI) + seizures, ADHD + oppositional defiant disorder, ASD + bipolar disorder (disruptive mood regulation disorder), anxiety disorders, depression, learning disabilities, social skills problems and more. Other services include tutoring, parent training, individual education plans (IEP) development, customized homeschooling design, teacher training, social skills groups, and individual therapy."
"Are you overwhelmed by depression, guilt, anger, fear, alcoholism, drug addition, grief, or heartbreak and feel out of control of your life or relationships? My practice focuses on the individual, family, and marriage in a Christ-centered counseling setting. With a Doctorate in Education-Pastoral Counseling/ MBA in Business, I provide a unique form of therapy addressing your spiritual and professional needs collectively. I seek to assist you in re-shaping the circumstances that have temporarily gotten you off track. You may have experienced a setback but working together we can make this a SET UP for something GREAT!"
"Are you overwhelmed by depression, guilt, anger, fear, alcoholism, drug addition, grief, or heartbreak and feel out of control of your life or relationships? My practice focuses on the individual, family, and marriage in a Christ-centered counseling setting. With a Doctorate in Education-Pastoral Counseling/ MBA in Business, I provide a unique form of therapy addressing your spiritual and professional needs collectively. I seek to assist you in re-shaping the circumstances that have temporarily gotten you off track. You may have experienced a setback but working together we can make this a SET UP for something GREAT!"
""Helping to make it easier to take the next step..." is the motto for my individual practice. Although it is simple, it depicts the value and importance of the relationship shared between therapist and client. I believe that the decision to move forward in achieving personal peace is fundamental and is accomplished by a collaborative effort. I am here to assist you in becoming self-aware, confident, and stronger than you may have been yesterday. As a LCSW with over 15 yrs experience, I have helped children, adolescents, adults, couples & families successfully overcome their challenges so they may return to a happier and peaceful lifestyle."
""Helping to make it easier to take the next step..." is the motto for my individual practice. Although it is simple, it depicts the value and importance of the relationship shared between therapist and client. I believe that the decision to move forward in achieving personal peace is fundamental and is accomplished by a collaborative effort. I am here to assist you in becoming self-aware, confident, and stronger than you may have been yesterday. As a LCSW with over 15 yrs experience, I have helped children, adolescents, adults, couples & families successfully overcome their challenges so they may return to a happier and peaceful lifestyle."
"What I love most about being a therapist is seeing the progression of change that occurs in my client within the first few weeks. I am passionate about therapy and the local community I serve. The culture that Beach Stone Counseling is centered around is BE SEEN, BE HEARD & BE VALUED. Come makes some changes today at Beach Stone Counseling."
"What I love most about being a therapist is seeing the progression of change that occurs in my client within the first few weeks. I am passionate about therapy and the local community I serve. The culture that Beach Stone Counseling is centered around is BE SEEN, BE HEARD & BE VALUED. Come makes some changes today at Beach Stone Counseling."
"Have you continued to suffer with discomforting anxiety, low self-esteem, unresolved tensions interfering with finding happiness? Are you overly self-critical? Can you nourish and support others, but not yourself? Do you need to learn new methods to manage chronic pain/disease, to wean from habit forming medications? If so, NOW is the time for you to learn effective "HOW TO" methods to overcome these problems. I will teach you how to walk the path to reaching your long sought goals. Take the chance - let me assist you. Capitalize on my 36 years of working with people just like you. It's NOW your time to learn how to BE WELL. "
"Have you continued to suffer with discomforting anxiety, low self-esteem, unresolved tensions interfering with finding happiness? Are you overly self-critical? Can you nourish and support others, but not yourself? Do you need to learn new methods to manage chronic pain/disease, to wean from habit forming medications? If so, NOW is the time for you to learn effective "HOW TO" methods to overcome these problems. I will teach you how to walk the path to reaching your long sought goals. Take the chance - let me assist you. Capitalize on my 36 years of working with people just like you. It's NOW your time to learn how to BE WELL. "
"When you struggle with strained communication and the pain outweighs the joy of being together, how can you find your way back to a loving connection? What's missing for you now? How did it get this way? Why not have the support and guidance to turn things around and heal the hurts? We can clear up the misperceptions that keep you distant, full of resentment, and lonely. Don't wait another second. You can begin to save your marriage even if only one of you wants to. Call me today and let's get started. Two day or three day marriage intensives available too!"
"When you struggle with strained communication and the pain outweighs the joy of being together, how can you find your way back to a loving connection? What's missing for you now? How did it get this way? Why not have the support and guidance to turn things around and heal the hurts? We can clear up the misperceptions that keep you distant, full of resentment, and lonely. Don't wait another second. You can begin to save your marriage even if only one of you wants to. Call me today and let's get started. Two day or three day marriage intensives available too!"
"While we can't change difficult situation of the past, we can work together to better understand and resolve challenges in your life today. Whether it's a relationship issue, a parenting challenge, a personal struggle with mood, addiction or a difficult life situation, we will work together to uncover long-standing behavior patterns or negative perceptions that may be holding you back from experiencing a more fulfilling life. We will build on your strengths and with support, guidance, and compassion, help you to achieve your goals."
"While we can't change difficult situation of the past, we can work together to better understand and resolve challenges in your life today. Whether it's a relationship issue, a parenting challenge, a personal struggle with mood, addiction or a difficult life situation, we will work together to uncover long-standing behavior patterns or negative perceptions that may be holding you back from experiencing a more fulfilling life. We will build on your strengths and with support, guidance, and compassion, help you to achieve your goals."
"Sometimes we find ourselves lost or stuck and feeling unable to move forward. It's in these times where we need support, someone to help us find our way. It is OK to reach out and so important to take care of ourselves. It might seem difficult to do but everyone at some time needs help. Reaching out is an act of courage and can be the start to finding yourself and moving forward once again. Committing to therapy can be the first step and I would be honored to support you on this journey."
"Sometimes we find ourselves lost or stuck and feeling unable to move forward. It's in these times where we need support, someone to help us find our way. It is OK to reach out and so important to take care of ourselves. It might seem difficult to do but everyone at some time needs help. Reaching out is an act of courage and can be the start to finding yourself and moving forward once again. Committing to therapy can be the first step and I would be honored to support you on this journey."
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