Trauma and PTSD Therapists in Florida

My ideal client is someone I hope to help create and achieve goals such as identifying and implementing healthy coping skills, engaging in better decision-making, reducing negative effects of traumatic events, decreasing impulsive behaviors, and building stronger relationships with family, peers, and self.

Life has a way of throwing us curveballs that spark fear, anxiety, trauma , and depression that can make our thoughts spin out of control. However, God said clearly in Isaiah 41:40, "So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand." The good news is that we don't have to do life alone! I am here to listen to your story and walk with you as you continue to write the next chapter that brings fulfillment and love through Jesus Christ.

Congratulations on taking steps to care for yourself. After experiencing life-changing support and care from a professional that I felt cared about by my needs, I realized that I wanted to be able to offer that kind of support to others. Life can be challenging, and asking for help can be scary. I am here looking forward to offering support and guidance as you work to navigate the challenges in your life. I have been a clinician for 7 years, working with adults struggling with a wide variety of issues from addiction to mental health. I believe in a client-centered approach that places you at the center of your growth.

Everyone has struggles at times in their lives. As a licensed therapist of more than 23 years I have worked with many clients who need guidance, support, and a safe environment to move past these difficult life transitions. I address issues such as anxiety, depression, PTSD , and grief, as well as assisting people in their spiritual growth from a Mind, Thought, and Consciousness perspective.

Whether you’re having difficulty with a life circumstance or past trauma has raised its ugly head, you’ve come to the right place. Healing and wholeness are possible for everyone! When you mix authentic care for others with proven professional clinical techniques, change is inevitable. My approach to therapy is a combination of direct, non-bias, evidenced-based practice mixed with a caring, strengths-based, client empowered perspective. I offer a safe, private, open space to discover and celebrate your authentic self.

I am Licensed Mental Health Counselor who has experience working with substance abuse, eating disorders, personality disorders, and complex trauma . Trained in family systems theory and practice, I have developed an expertise in working with high-conflict families using a non-judgmental, non-shaming, compassionate, and collaborative approach. I enjoy working with Queer and lgbtqia+ individuals, couples, and families. My passion is to help individuals connect, accept, and love their authentic selves and facilitate deeper connections with loved ones.

At times we are able to manage life's stressors, and at others we need additional professional guidance. For those times, I am here to help. During our initial consult, we will review your history, identify current challenges, and address what has worked previously and what hasn't. We will collectively create a plan that works for your life. In addition to therapy, I can provide psychological and psychoeducational evaluations for most disorders including ADHD, Learning Disorders, and Psychological Disorders. I also offer gifted testing.

Are you struggling with life's daily challenges? Do you feel inadequate and can't measure up, no matter how hard you try? Are you having difficulty coping with a recent loss? Have you poured all of yourself into others & now find yourself empty? Do you feel all alone & that no one understands you? I'm here to help you gain the tools needed to manage daily life more effectively so you can live a happier, more satisfying & fulfilling life. I specialize in working with adult individuals who are looking to find relief from the symptoms of anxiety, depression, PTSD , negative relationships, grief, & trauma .

Are you struggling with past trauma , depression, anxiety, fears, daily stressors, or unhappy family life that is holding you back from enjoying life? I will assist you to overcome what is challenging you, to develop effective skills, to improve your relationships, and your ability to make healthy choices. I will help you to develop positive behaviors, to build upon your strengths towards a strong sense of self-esteem.

Do you feel anxious, depressed, have symptoms of complex trauma (C- PTSD ) or PTSD , have bodily symptoms that you can’t seem to control and feel like your mind and body are disconnected? Going through stressful events and unresolved traumatic life experiences can feel extremely overwhelming. It can feel even more daunting when you feel like you are alone and don’t have the correct coping skills and tools to get through it or you’ve been putting your head down and plowing forward for so long you aren’t even sure where to start. It is not all in your head. You are not overreacting. I can help you go from “surviving” to “thriving”!

Trauma has impacted every relationship in your life. You have struggled to connect with others around you and you feel like it’s your fault, like there is something wrong with you. You’re often angry, anxious, confused, overwhelmed, sad and frequently shut down and disconnected. You know you can’t keep living like this, but you don’t know where to turn. You feel like you’re the only person experiencing your struggles, but you’re not! While it’s often hard to ask for help or to even know how, therapy can be enormously helpful and gratifying.

Feeling sad, depressed, overwhelmed or anxious? Afraid your marriage won’t last, or your child’s grades are dropping? Life experiences trigger a cascade of painful emotions, limiting beliefs, and destructive thoughts and patterns of behavior that can seem impossible to resolve. Together we'll use methods to understand and remove obstacles and limiting beliefs that prevent you from living.

Are you finding it difficult to make sense of your relationships, current symptoms, or past hurts? Are you experiencing triggers, flashbacks, disturbing dreams, or have dissociative episodes? Perhaps you have been part of a traumatic event, an abusive relationship, or have complex trauma from childhood. Are you looking for a counselor who treats their clients with professionalism, respect, communicates clearly, and who has specialized training in working with trauma ? Together we can help you understand what you went through while creating a clear pathway to meaningful and lasting change that uses your individual strengths.

For almost 15 years, prior to the Covid-19 pandemic, I serviced individuals/families in a private practice setting. Confident I could make a greater difference in assisting survivors, I transitioned my services exclusively to E-Counseling. If you are experiencing loss (of any type), substance use and/or abuse, anxiety or trauma , etc..., and are ready for real change, this is an opportunity to rewrite your experience and explore effective options toward a new normal and extraordinary life. Let's get your journey started!

As a Christian Therapist, I believe that people do therapy to find freedom in different areas of their lives. For that reason, I work to not only actively listen to clients' needs but also to empower and support them in processing the various barriers they've experienced to impede living in that place of freedom.

Healing mentally, emotionally, and spiritually is possible. Often life challenges leave us struggling with negative self-talk, depression, anxiety, trauma , and other mental health issues. Experiencing difficult, inflexible situations and relationships can be very difficulty and disruptive. Healing and restoration can become a reality in your life and family. Through the renewing of your mind, you can become a more confident, secure, and well-balanced individual; capable of effectively managing relationships. Whether it is your marital, parental, professional, social or your relationship with yourself, restoration is possible.

The best gift you can give yourself and your loved ones is your own healing. At some point, we all are challenged by psychological stress and overwhelming life events. A lack of support, unhealed trauma , or emotional wounds can bring on strong feelings of anger, irritability, anxiety, depression, or mood swings. It may seem difficult to reach out for help, but counseling and therapy can play a beneficial role by providing insight and self-awareness. At Thriving Minds, you will get professional and personalized care for successful long-term recovery.

Accepting New Clients! Reaching out when we need help can be the hardest part. It's my goal to help you feel comfortable & provide you with a relaxed space to be your completely unfiltered self. I have worked with clients from all walks of life struggling with issues ranging from substance abuse, depression & anxiety to PTSD & trauma & the hardest part for nearly all of them was making he decision to reach out. You are not alone! Having the courage to reach out can be incredibly difficult but, please know that real change can start with just a simple conversation. Whenever you're ready to begin making change, I'll be ready to help.