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Renata Cerveira
Counselor, MA, LMHC, Qualifi, Supervi
Verified Verified
Altamonte Springs, FL 32714  (Online Only)
I am fascinated about how the brain works and how behavior can be adapted and changed if we allow it to happen.I support anxious and depressed people who truly desire to renewal their souls. Self-esteem, stress and conflict management, codependency, and parenting skills are some of the areas that rise my interest. I am specialized in blended and multicultural families. I am fluent in Spanish and Portuguese.
I am fascinated about how the brain works and how behavior can be adapted and changed if we allow it to happen.I support anxious and depressed people who truly desire to renewal their souls. Self-esteem, stress and conflict management, codependency, and parenting skills are some of the areas that rise my interest. I am specialized in blended and multicultural families. I am fluent in Spanish and Portuguese.
(321) 926-4049 View (321) 926-4049
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Patrick J Nave
Counselor, DMin, LMHC, ABD, CAP, CET
Verified Verified
Lake Mary, FL 32746
Whether it is ADHD, Anger, Relationship issues, Addiction, Depression, PTSD or anything on the mental health spectrum I enjoy working alongside each client as they strive for hope, healing and renewal.
Greetings, my name is Dr. Patrick "Doc" and I believe that we are all on a journey. Therapy really is about a partnership where we learn skills and strategies which equip us to move forward in a more positive manner. My masters degree is in psychology and my doctoral work is in psychology and family systems. I have extensive experience in dealing with all ages and issues. I am an avid Green Bay Packer football fan, love my soy latte, enjoy riding my Harley Fatboy and try to hit the gym as often as I can. I ALSO OFFER ONLINE COUNSELING VIA A SECURE HIPAA COMPLIANT PLATFORM FOR THOSE WHO PREFER THE CONVENIENCE.
Whether it is ADHD, Anger, Relationship issues, Addiction, Depression, PTSD or anything on the mental health spectrum I enjoy working alongside each client as they strive for hope, healing and renewal.
Greetings, my name is Dr. Patrick "Doc" and I believe that we are all on a journey. Therapy really is about a partnership where we learn skills and strategies which equip us to move forward in a more positive manner. My masters degree is in psychology and my doctoral work is in psychology and family systems. I have extensive experience in dealing with all ages and issues. I am an avid Green Bay Packer football fan, love my soy latte, enjoy riding my Harley Fatboy and try to hit the gym as often as I can. I ALSO OFFER ONLINE COUNSELING VIA A SECURE HIPAA COMPLIANT PLATFORM FOR THOSE WHO PREFER THE CONVENIENCE.
(407) 329-3229 View (407) 329-3229
Photo of Joseph Noecker, Counselor in Seminole County, FL
Joseph Noecker
Counselor, MA, LMHC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Longwood, FL 32750  (Online Only)
<Is Balance, relief of anxiety or depression, improving relationships, clarifying perspective, or increased performance important to you? Meaningful experience matters a great deal! With over 20 years of helping clients and a focus on results, I utilize Depth Psychology for Whole Self awareness and strategies an actions to rediscover and restore Balance and Joy in all areas of your life. My passion is in helping you find your best you, discover new found strengths, and more effective strategies to navigate life's complexities using a Holistic, Psychological, and Spiritual perspective to meet you as you are. From INSIGHT to ACTION.
<Is Balance, relief of anxiety or depression, improving relationships, clarifying perspective, or increased performance important to you? Meaningful experience matters a great deal! With over 20 years of helping clients and a focus on results, I utilize Depth Psychology for Whole Self awareness and strategies an actions to rediscover and restore Balance and Joy in all areas of your life. My passion is in helping you find your best you, discover new found strengths, and more effective strategies to navigate life's complexities using a Holistic, Psychological, and Spiritual perspective to meet you as you are. From INSIGHT to ACTION.
(407) 494-6287 View (407) 494-6287
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Stan L Bogard
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Longwood, FL 32779
Are you struggling with anxiety, depression, or stress management? Is your teen impacted negatively with social pressure? Are you a young person struggling to decide on a career path? Does your family/relationship dynamic need a "tune up"? Therapy can help with many of life's challenges.
Are you struggling with anxiety, depression, or stress management? Is your teen impacted negatively with social pressure? Are you a young person struggling to decide on a career path? Does your family/relationship dynamic need a "tune up"? Therapy can help with many of life's challenges.
(407) 378-1221 View (407) 378-1221
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Dreavita Counseling Coaching and Consulting Inc
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, LMHC, MA, NCC, BC-TMH
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Altamonte Springs, FL 32714  (Online Only)
My ideal client is proactive and deeply committed to personal growth, despite challenges like anxiety, depression, or relationship struggles. They aim to understand and overcome complex emotions, often stemming from childhood trauma or life's pressures. Their goals extend beyond symptom relief; they seek to build resilience, self-awareness, and a profound understanding of their underlying issues. These individuals value active engagement in therapy, are open to exploring new perspectives, and are ready to embark on a transformative journey towards a fulfilling, balanced life.
My ideal client is proactive and deeply committed to personal growth, despite challenges like anxiety, depression, or relationship struggles. They aim to understand and overcome complex emotions, often stemming from childhood trauma or life's pressures. Their goals extend beyond symptom relief; they seek to build resilience, self-awareness, and a profound understanding of their underlying issues. These individuals value active engagement in therapy, are open to exploring new perspectives, and are ready to embark on a transformative journey towards a fulfilling, balanced life.
(321) 341-6192 View (321) 341-6192
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Ashley Dillon
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Longwood, FL 32750
My areas of specialty include trauma and PTSD, ADHD, autism, anxiety, and depression.
As a mental health professional, I want you to know that I'm here to help you live the life that's best for you. We all experience our unique challenges in life and none are too big, too small, or too buried to be worked through. My therapeutic style is inquisitive, humorous, and relaxed. I value honesty with my clients, communicating in a straight-forward manner. I use an eclectic approach in therapeutic intervention, tailoring methods to your specific needs. Your comfort is a priority and vital to your growth and healing.
My areas of specialty include trauma and PTSD, ADHD, autism, anxiety, and depression.
As a mental health professional, I want you to know that I'm here to help you live the life that's best for you. We all experience our unique challenges in life and none are too big, too small, or too buried to be worked through. My therapeutic style is inquisitive, humorous, and relaxed. I value honesty with my clients, communicating in a straight-forward manner. I use an eclectic approach in therapeutic intervention, tailoring methods to your specific needs. Your comfort is a priority and vital to your growth and healing.
(321) 257-2540 View (321) 257-2540
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Jason Darnell
Registered Mental Health Counselor Intern, MA, MBA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Longwood, FL 32779
Does life feel like a series of problems? At times, we may feel exhausted, disempowered, stuck, and unfulfilled by the sense that we are constrained and consumed by challenges like depression, anxiety, interpersonal conflict, chronic illness, life transitions, work stress, and uncertainty about our life's purpose. Jason believes his role as a registered clinical mental health counselor intern is to help clients face these difficulties skillfully, creatively, and meaningfully, helping them achieve happiness. As a person who has worked in many different industries, Jason understands the everyday life struggles that you may be facing.
Does life feel like a series of problems? At times, we may feel exhausted, disempowered, stuck, and unfulfilled by the sense that we are constrained and consumed by challenges like depression, anxiety, interpersonal conflict, chronic illness, life transitions, work stress, and uncertainty about our life's purpose. Jason believes his role as a registered clinical mental health counselor intern is to help clients face these difficulties skillfully, creatively, and meaningfully, helping them achieve happiness. As a person who has worked in many different industries, Jason understands the everyday life struggles that you may be facing.
(407) 974-6703 View (407) 974-6703
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Shoshana Vigorito
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, MA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Longwood, FL 32750
I have a wide range of specialities from depression, anxiety, trauma, sexuality, health concerns, family or relationship issues, career coaching, self esteem, addiction and adjustment issues.
My goal is to create an environment that is safe to heal. One that each person can speak freely without fear of judgement or ridicule.I confront the core issues with warmth so that we can tackle each problem one-by-one. I can work with individuals, children, adolescents, couples or families. I am referred to as a "family therapist" because I work with one person or many at the same time. Sessions are tailored to the client needs and goals. Talk therapy is not for everyone and if someone has difficulty expressing themselves we can use other modalities.
I have a wide range of specialities from depression, anxiety, trauma, sexuality, health concerns, family or relationship issues, career coaching, self esteem, addiction and adjustment issues.
My goal is to create an environment that is safe to heal. One that each person can speak freely without fear of judgement or ridicule.I confront the core issues with warmth so that we can tackle each problem one-by-one. I can work with individuals, children, adolescents, couples or families. I am referred to as a "family therapist" because I work with one person or many at the same time. Sessions are tailored to the client needs and goals. Talk therapy is not for everyone and if someone has difficulty expressing themselves we can use other modalities.
(407) 848-1167 View (407) 848-1167
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Anne Rothenberg
Counselor, PhD, LMHC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Longwood, FL 32779
Low Sexual Desire? Sexual Incompatibility? Sexual Dysfunction? Porn Addiction? Cheating Partner? Cheating Spouse? Sexual Abuse Survivor? Internationally recognized Clinical Sexologist Dr. Anne Rothenberg specializes in counseling and therapy related to sexuality and sexual behavior. Areas covered include: female sexual dysfunction, male sexual dysfunction, Gay, Lesbian, LGBT, coming out, child sexuality, adolescent sexuality, gender identity, sex addiction, porn addiction, sexual abuse (male and female), desire, arousal, orgasm, erectile dysfunction, sexual performance anxiety, incompatibility, relationship issues, cheating, infidelity, anger, honesty, trust, loneliness, self esteem, body image, sadness, worry, anxiety, depression. Please visit: www.AnneRothenberg.com. I look forward to speaking with you!
Low Sexual Desire? Sexual Incompatibility? Sexual Dysfunction? Porn Addiction? Cheating Partner? Cheating Spouse? Sexual Abuse Survivor? Internationally recognized Clinical Sexologist Dr. Anne Rothenberg specializes in counseling and therapy related to sexuality and sexual behavior. Areas covered include: female sexual dysfunction, male sexual dysfunction, Gay, Lesbian, LGBT, coming out, child sexuality, adolescent sexuality, gender identity, sex addiction, porn addiction, sexual abuse (male and female), desire, arousal, orgasm, erectile dysfunction, sexual performance anxiety, incompatibility, relationship issues, cheating, infidelity, anger, honesty, trust, loneliness, self esteem, body image, sadness, worry, anxiety, depression. Please visit: www.AnneRothenberg.com. I look forward to speaking with you!
(407) 456-8706 View (407) 456-8706
Photo of Ernie Reilly, Clinical Social Work/Therapist in Seminole County, FL
Ernie Reilly
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Dr Reilly treats: Behavioral issues, relationship issues, marriage issues, co-parenting issues, divorce issues, forgiveness issues, depression, anxiety, childhood trauma, grief issues, ADD/ADHD, school/work problems, eating disorders, separation issues, sexual acting-out, aggression, parent/child reunification & other childhood, teenage, & adult emotional, relational, psychological, and behavioral difficulties.
Dr. Reilly is a Licensed Therapist, Child Therapist, Play Therapist, Adolescent Counselor, Adult Counselor, Family Therapist, Co-parent Counselor, Parent Coach, Sports Therapist, Florida Supreme Court Certified Family Mediator, Parent Coordinator, Life Coach, & Marriage & Couple's Counselor. For over 20 years he has put his extensive clinical expertise & warm friendly approach towards treating: Children, adults, couples, & families. In addition to having a thriving private practice, Dr. Reilly has taught graduate school at UCF, presents locally and nationally on mental health, has supervised treatment programs for Arnold Palmer Hospital & has won the Central Florida Victim Services Award for mental health treatment. .
Dr Reilly treats: Behavioral issues, relationship issues, marriage issues, co-parenting issues, divorce issues, forgiveness issues, depression, anxiety, childhood trauma, grief issues, ADD/ADHD, school/work problems, eating disorders, separation issues, sexual acting-out, aggression, parent/child reunification & other childhood, teenage, & adult emotional, relational, psychological, and behavioral difficulties.
Dr. Reilly is a Licensed Therapist, Child Therapist, Play Therapist, Adolescent Counselor, Adult Counselor, Family Therapist, Co-parent Counselor, Parent Coach, Sports Therapist, Florida Supreme Court Certified Family Mediator, Parent Coordinator, Life Coach, & Marriage & Couple's Counselor. For over 20 years he has put his extensive clinical expertise & warm friendly approach towards treating: Children, adults, couples, & families. In addition to having a thriving private practice, Dr. Reilly has taught graduate school at UCF, presents locally and nationally on mental health, has supervised treatment programs for Arnold Palmer Hospital & has won the Central Florida Victim Services Award for mental health treatment. .
(407) 258-1846 View (407) 258-1846
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Dr. Michael Ian Rothenberg
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Lake Mary, FL 32746
Porn/Sex Addiction? Male Sexual Dysfunction? Sexual Performance Anxiety? Internationally recognized Clinical Sexologist, Sex Therapist and Psychotherapist, Dr. Michael Ian Rothenberg, specializes in counseling and therapy related to Human Sexuality and Sexual Behavior. Areas discussed include: Sex Addiction, Porn Addiction, Out of Control Sexual Behaviors, Compulsive Masturbation, Male Sexual Dysfunction, Erectile Dysfunction, ED, Impotence, Sexual Anxiety, Sexual Performance, Orgasm, Incompatibility, Desire, Arousal, Adult Male Survivors of Sexual Abuse, Relationship Issues, Honesty, Trust, Loneliness, Cheating, Anger, Sadness, Anxiety and Depression. To learn more please visit my websites: CounselingAndSexualHealth.com and OnlineSexualAddiction.com. I look forward to speaking with you!
Porn/Sex Addiction? Male Sexual Dysfunction? Sexual Performance Anxiety? Internationally recognized Clinical Sexologist, Sex Therapist and Psychotherapist, Dr. Michael Ian Rothenberg, specializes in counseling and therapy related to Human Sexuality and Sexual Behavior. Areas discussed include: Sex Addiction, Porn Addiction, Out of Control Sexual Behaviors, Compulsive Masturbation, Male Sexual Dysfunction, Erectile Dysfunction, ED, Impotence, Sexual Anxiety, Sexual Performance, Orgasm, Incompatibility, Desire, Arousal, Adult Male Survivors of Sexual Abuse, Relationship Issues, Honesty, Trust, Loneliness, Cheating, Anger, Sadness, Anxiety and Depression. To learn more please visit my websites: CounselingAndSexualHealth.com and OnlineSexualAddiction.com. I look forward to speaking with you!
(407) 674-0058 View (407) 674-0058
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Cj Varghese
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
My specialties include a variety of Marital & Relational Issues, Addictions (alcohol, drugs, pornography & sexual), Anxiety, Depression, Spiritual Issues, Sexual/Physical Abuse, Gender Identity, Financial & Codependency.
My approach to counseling is based on the integration of my professional psychological training and personal experience. I personally have overcome abuse and addictions in my own life. I believe we were created to live in healthy relationships and I love working with people to help them live closer to who they were designed to be. I believe that if we are able to experience healing within ourselves, we can live in relationship with others more freely and authentically.
My specialties include a variety of Marital & Relational Issues, Addictions (alcohol, drugs, pornography & sexual), Anxiety, Depression, Spiritual Issues, Sexual/Physical Abuse, Gender Identity, Financial & Codependency.
My approach to counseling is based on the integration of my professional psychological training and personal experience. I personally have overcome abuse and addictions in my own life. I believe we were created to live in healthy relationships and I love working with people to help them live closer to who they were designed to be. I believe that if we are able to experience healing within ourselves, we can live in relationship with others more freely and authentically.
(321) 351-4734 View (321) 351-4734
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Shane Michael McDonald
Counselor, MS, LMHC, CPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Shane is well versed in a variety of issues such as anxiety, depression, anger management, grief, trauma, addictions, self-esteem issues, premarital counseling, and marriage and family counseling to include blended-families, divorce recovery, infidelity, and parenting issues. Shane is also a certified professional coach with a focus in leadership coaching, emotional IQ coaching, and career/ministry coaching.
Shane is well versed in a variety of issues such as anxiety, depression, anger management, grief, trauma, addictions, self-esteem issues, premarital counseling, and marriage and family counseling to include blended-families, divorce recovery, infidelity, and parenting issues. Shane is also a certified professional coach with a focus in leadership coaching, emotional IQ coaching, and career/ministry coaching.
(321) 218-3474 View (321) 218-3474
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Positive Behavioral Solutions, LLC
Counselor, LMHC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Behavioral Health Agency that provides quality Mental Health Counseling, Social Services, and Psycho-Social Rehabilitation services. Our approach to Therapy and PSR is solution focused, client centered, and insight oriented. Our providers are highly trained and qualified in their respective area of expertise. Individuals seeking to make a positive change in their life are welcome to inquire about our programs. Services can be provided in office, home, or community settings/dependent upon your insurance coverage. We are committed to helping our clients reach their highest potential and welcome the opportunity to earn your trust.
Behavioral Health Agency that provides quality Mental Health Counseling, Social Services, and Psycho-Social Rehabilitation services. Our approach to Therapy and PSR is solution focused, client centered, and insight oriented. Our providers are highly trained and qualified in their respective area of expertise. Individuals seeking to make a positive change in their life are welcome to inquire about our programs. Services can be provided in office, home, or community settings/dependent upon your insurance coverage. We are committed to helping our clients reach their highest potential and welcome the opportunity to earn your trust.
(407) 588-8363 View (407) 588-8363
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Positive Life Counseling Services LLC
Registered Mental Health Counselor Intern, RMHCI , MS
Not Verified Not Verified
We all deal with stress on a daily basis; it is something that many of us do not want to deal with. It takes a lot of courage and strength for one to choose counseling as an alternative way to cope with stress. It also takes a commitment for one to remain on that path. The goal of counseling is to enhance one's quality of life in his or her everyday walk and to promote self awareness. As a counselor, my personal goal is to help clients identify goals as well as impending solutions to issues that cause emotional perplexity.
We all deal with stress on a daily basis; it is something that many of us do not want to deal with. It takes a lot of courage and strength for one to choose counseling as an alternative way to cope with stress. It also takes a commitment for one to remain on that path. The goal of counseling is to enhance one's quality of life in his or her everyday walk and to promote self awareness. As a counselor, my personal goal is to help clients identify goals as well as impending solutions to issues that cause emotional perplexity.
(407) 906-6546 View (407) 906-6546
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Mark S. Freeman
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMHC, LMFT
Verified Verified
I am a licensed mental health counselor, a licensed marriage and family therapist, and a Nationally Certified Counselor with a doctorate in Counselor Education and Supervision. My counseling philosophy includes many theoretical positions and is client focused and client driven. I am available for corporate consulting, retreats and workshops on a wide variety of topics, such as personal and professional success, personal responsibility, dream interpretation and developing personal/professional mission statement.
I am a licensed mental health counselor, a licensed marriage and family therapist, and a Nationally Certified Counselor with a doctorate in Counselor Education and Supervision. My counseling philosophy includes many theoretical positions and is client focused and client driven. I am available for corporate consulting, retreats and workshops on a wide variety of topics, such as personal and professional success, personal responsibility, dream interpretation and developing personal/professional mission statement.
(407) 490-0338 View (407) 490-0338
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Online Virtual Therapy With Amoreena Berg
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
FREE consultations! Are you feeling stuck in negative thoughts, intense emotions, or behavioral patterns that don't serve your best interest? I believe the process of change through therapy should not only involve self-understanding and insight into the past, but beyond that it should also focus on helping clients to learn skills for present-time challenges. Therefore my approach helps clients to develop specific skills for thinking and acting in constructive ways. I am a proponent of therapist actively collaborating with a client to help him/her find ways to manage life better.
FREE consultations! Are you feeling stuck in negative thoughts, intense emotions, or behavioral patterns that don't serve your best interest? I believe the process of change through therapy should not only involve self-understanding and insight into the past, but beyond that it should also focus on helping clients to learn skills for present-time challenges. Therefore my approach helps clients to develop specific skills for thinking and acting in constructive ways. I am a proponent of therapist actively collaborating with a client to help him/her find ways to manage life better.
(858) 295-7878 View (858) 295-7878
Emerge Community Behavioral Health
Counselor, MS, LMHC
Verified Verified
Sanford, FL 32771
Emerge is dedicated to delivering value-based community health services that make a positive difference. Emerge hires and retains the best clinical staff to provide trauma-informed care that is part of the client's healing and mending process. Emerge establishes and maintains quality-driven systems ensuring quality across the organization. We intend to offer the clinical tools and resources that children, families, and the community need and deserve!
Emerge is dedicated to delivering value-based community health services that make a positive difference. Emerge hires and retains the best clinical staff to provide trauma-informed care that is part of the client's healing and mending process. Emerge establishes and maintains quality-driven systems ensuring quality across the organization. We intend to offer the clinical tools and resources that children, families, and the community need and deserve!
(407) 641-1643 View (407) 641-1643
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Melissa Quinn
Mental Health Counselor, LMHC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
As human beings we are wired for connection. Acknowledging past trauma, working through the pain and coming out on the other side are key steps to relational healing with others and ourselves. I am passionate about creating, maintaining and nourishing those relationships, including the relationship with Self. I have been married for 10 years and my husband and I have three children. I understand how chaotic and overwhelming life can be. I would love to walk alongside you as we begin to process the past, acknowledge the present and prepare for the future, helping you attract the relationships and life you want.
As human beings we are wired for connection. Acknowledging past trauma, working through the pain and coming out on the other side are key steps to relational healing with others and ourselves. I am passionate about creating, maintaining and nourishing those relationships, including the relationship with Self. I have been married for 10 years and my husband and I have three children. I understand how chaotic and overwhelming life can be. I would love to walk alongside you as we begin to process the past, acknowledge the present and prepare for the future, helping you attract the relationships and life you want.
(407) 602-6638 View (407) 602-6638
Photo of Christina Milazzo, Counselor in Seminole County, FL
Christina Milazzo
Counselor, MA, LMHC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Lake Mary, FL 32746
Do you have a teen daughter or are you a young woman struggling with stress and anxiety, sadness, body-image issues, self-harm/cutting? For the past ten year I have focused my practice on working with teen girls and young women to help them cope with difficult emotions, learn new ways to manage stress, how to communicate better with others, and how to feel more confident. I also collaborate and coach parents on how to strengthen their relationship with their teen while also learning how to support your loved one's mental and emotional health.
Do you have a teen daughter or are you a young woman struggling with stress and anxiety, sadness, body-image issues, self-harm/cutting? For the past ten year I have focused my practice on working with teen girls and young women to help them cope with difficult emotions, learn new ways to manage stress, how to communicate better with others, and how to feel more confident. I also collaborate and coach parents on how to strengthen their relationship with their teen while also learning how to support your loved one's mental and emotional health.
(407) 972-1021 View (407) 972-1021

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Depression Therapists

What is the goal of therapy for depression?

Therapy for depression has several major goals. One is to relieve the mental pain of depression, which distorts feeling and thinking so that sufferers cannot see beyond their current state of mind or envision feeling better. Another is to give people the mental tools to recognize and correct the kinds of distorted thinking that turn a problem into a catastrophe and lead to despair. Therapy also teaches people how to process negative emotions in constructive ways, so they have more control over their own emotional reactivity. And it helps people regain the ability to see themselves positively, the motivation to do things, and the capacity for pleasure.

What happens in therapy for depression?

Perhaps most important, no matter the type of therapy, patients form an alliance with the therapist; that connection is therapeutic in itself, plus it becomes an instrument of change. Patients learn to identify and to challenge their own erroneous beliefs and thoughts that amplify the effects of negative experiences. They learn to identify situations in which they are especially vulnerable. And they learn new patterns of thinking and behaving. They may be given “homework” assignments in which they practice their developing skills. In addition, good therapists regularly monitor patients to assess whether and how much the condition is improving.

What therapy types help with depression?

Several types of short-term therapy have been found effective, each targeting one or more areas of dysfunction. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) helps clients challenge their negative thoughts and beliefs, learn new behavioral strategies, and curb reactivity to distressing situations. Behavioral activation (BA) is a form of therapy often used in conjunction with CBT; it focuses on engagement in rewarding activity as a pathway to changing negative feelings and disturbed mood. Another widely used approach is interpersonal therapy (IPT), which targets the social difficulties that both give rise to and get exacerbated by depression. Therapists may combine approaches as needed.

Can therapy for depression be done online?

Studies have found that online therapy can be highly effective for treating depression, although it may be more challenging to build a good therapist-patient alliance on screen than in person—at least at first. However, online therapy can offer considerable advantages. Accessibility and convenience are tops among them. Some people actually find it easier to talk about problems online than in person. While online therapy typically limits visibility of facial expression and body gestures that give important nonverbal cues to a patient’s state of mind, it can give therapists a glimpse into a patient’s world and life, providing information that can be highly useful in guiding therapy.

How effective is therapy for depression?

Many studies show that therapy is highly effective provided that patients complete the prescribed course of therapy, commonly 16 to 20 sessions. Over the long term, it is more effective than medication and the effects are more enduring. As a result, psychotherapy has the power not just to relieve current suffering but to prevent future episodes of the disorder. Therapy reverses the dysfunction in neural circuitry that disposes individuals to a negative view of themselves, the world, and their future and they acquire coping techniques, problem-solving skills, and understanding of their own vulnerabilities that are useful over the course of a lifetime.