Therapists Beginning With A in Florida

CONGRATULATIONS! Yes, you read it right! Congratulations, if you are reading this, you have dared to overcome the most difficult & take most important step, seeking support! I am a retired US Army Officer who had to frequently relocate his family & deal with the unexpected stressors of daily-life & the military lifestyle. I’m here to support you through the rough patches that we all have to face, be it family issues, your relationships, or your own personal mental and emotional wellbeing. I extend my hand & invite you to work together to commence taking steps towards achieving your own personal goals!

Life can be challenging at times, and you might feel overwhelmed and highly distressed. Or perhaps you have been experiencing symptoms for so long, affecting your career and family life. There is hope. I work with children and adults of all ages with a variety of emotional concerns. I specialize in symptoms of depression and anxiety, phobias, trauma, eating disorders, and grief.

Whether you are troubled by depression, anxiety, addictive behavior, life transitions, aging, grief, codependency, stressful relationships, or other problems, you will discover that, whatever the issue, your path to well-being depends on your ability to feel good about yourself. With my support, you will succeed in making real changes that lead to a fulfilling life, and your relationship with yourself will improve. Come find a new understanding of yourself and your behavior-one that you might never have thought possible!

Whether you are troubled by depression, anxiety, addictive behavior, life transitions, aging, grief, codependency, unhappy relationships, or other problems, you will discover that, whatever the issue, your path to well-being depends on your ability to feel good about yourself. In our sessions, you will gain understanding of how suppressed emotions are taking you away from who you want to be, understand yourself and your feelings better, release and transform painful feelings while working to better understand and change self-sabotaging behavior.

I have over 25 years of experience in clinical therapy. I did my training in Caracas, Venezuela, where I obtained 2 degrees from the Universidad Central de Venezuela, I was summa cum laude and valedictorian in both careers: Psychology and Sociology, then I completed a 3 year postgraduate specialization in Clinical Psychology at "Centro de Salud Mental del Este, El Peñon" a teaching Psychiatric Hospital, where I also was summa cum laude. Both my dissertations where based on the Rorschach (the ink blot test). I have been practicing psychotherapy in the United States since 2002, as a LMHC.

There is a need within each of us to thrive and overcome internal conflict. However, due to stress, crises, and lack of insight, we are not always capable of achieving this on our own. Whether these barriers are a result of early experiences or responses to situational crises, I am available to assist those in need. I help individuals address roadblocks on their way to achieving rewarding and fulfilling lives. Seeking counseling can be intimidating; it asks you to look into yourself and admit your weaknesses.

I am a licensed clinical psychologist working in the field for over 20 years primarily doing psychotherapy with older teens and adults of all ages. I view psychotherapy as a collaborative journey that the therapist and client go on together. One that requires curiosity, self-exploration, attunement, and mutual regard. Choosing a therapist that feels like a good fit is critical to a good outcome so I typically begin by speaking to prospective clients on the phone allowing you to share what you are looking for while allowing you to ask any initial questions you may have about me or the therapeutic process.

I feel it is a privilege to be invited into someone's life journey and I always intend to treat people with respect and compassion. I feel I am gifted with an ability to understand people, due to experience and being fully present and focused. Our sessions move quickly and dynamically, with an emphasis on insight and then transformational goals. To reach wholeness and happiness, we need to consider the mind, body and spirit. Health and wellness, as well as a client's belief system are especially intriguing to me: " If you argue for your limitations, you get to keep them"

I have been licensed in the state of Florida for almost 15 years. I work with adults of all ages to improve their mental health and increase their sense of well being. I love what I do! I am passionate about using a strengths-based approach to help clients achieve their goals.

As a certified Marriage & Family Therapist and a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, I offer an open minded, non-judgmental, and empathetic approach in a safe and supportive environment. Some problems, in our lives, are either self-imposed or imposed on us by other means. What we perceive might be different than reality. Negative beliefs affect us mentally and physically. Misinterpretations and irrational or self-defeating beliefs can create unhappy feelings, self-doubt, stress, depression, anxiety, relationship problems, etc.

As a certified Marriage and Family Therapist and a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, I offer an open minded, non-judgmental, and empathetic approach in a safe and supportive environment. Some problems, in our lives, are either self-imposed or imposed on us by other means. What we perceive might be different than reality. Negative beliefs affect us mentally and physically. Misinterpretations and irrational beliefs can create unhappy feelings, self-doubt, stress, depression, anxiety, relationship problems, etc.

I specialize in adolescent, couple, and family dynamics. I speak to groups and offer therapy to individuals, couples, and families. I have a particular interest in adolescent development, pre-marital counseling, relationship challenges, depression, anxiety, grief, divorce, elder issues, and obstacles to personal growth.

”People will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel”. Maya Angelou. Let us have a conversation over a cup of coffee or tea to see how I can best serve you. My intention is after our conversation you feel better than you did before it. Life experiences can get in the way of us living our best life. It doesn’t have to be that way….. Imagine being free of the emotional pain and living your best life. I am here to offer you an amazing therapy experience, take that initial step and call, I am here waiting.

I am not the type of therapist that nods her head in complacent validation. I want to help you change your life in the direction of your dreams. Why else would you pay me? I will offer you gentle redirection and will be a coach, by your side, giving you encouragement and techniques to increase your arsenal for life and relationships. I will help you see the connection between your thoughts, emotions and behaviors to catapult you to a transformed and improved life. If you are ready to make changes in your life...call me or text me! (

I've had over 20 years of experience in the field, working with many issues including a variety of sexual issues, abuse, crisis intervention, anxiety, depression and anger. I work with both youth and adults.

Dr. Abello is a Harvard-trained, recognized expert in psychological diagnosis and treatment. She strives for excellence through superior treatment, education, and research. She provides a safe and nurturing environment for individuals, couples and their families, to resolve interpersonal, career, and stress-of-life problems. She draws on psychodynamic training and cognitive-behavioral therapy to help people advance in their personal and career paths.

As a Christian counselor, I most often work with individuals, marriages, and families who are struggling with spiritual, behavioral, and emotional concerns. I have been counseling for over 30 years and specialize in individual, marital, and family counseling for adults and adolescents. I am blessed to be in practice with my wife, Karen Abercrombie, LMFT and we often work together in marital and family counseling.

As Forrest Gump's mother once said, "You've gotta put the past behind you before you can move on." While this idea sounds somewhat simple, putting the past behind us; especially a traumatic one, can be easier said than done. In my work with individuals, I embrace a philosophy that helps people explore their past experiences in order to better understand their present day ones. Additionally, because I believe God to be the source of all things; healing and hope included, I will utilize a faith-based approach in session if desired by prospective clients.