Therapists in Miami, FL

My practice is dedicated to helping individuals and families reclaim their lives from OCD, anxiety, panic, and related conditions, born out of my own journey of healing. My approach is built upon the most effective treatments in the field, alongside utmost compassion and respect. I utilize Exposure Response Prevention (ERP), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and create individualized treatment plans for individuals and families. My priority is ensuring that my clients feel supported and validated while taking the courageous steps of changing their lives

No waitlist, email now for a FREE consultation. I help highly functioning individuals reduce anxiety, and obsessive compulsive (OCD) symptoms. Your mind can be a scary and overwhelming place. Does it seem like worry, stress, and anxiety have been running the show? I wish you weren’t here looking for help, but I’m glad you found my profile. As a therapist and founder of Behavioral Health Direct my goal is to help you find relief and overcome difficult thoughts and feelings. My clients are typically hard working and motivated professionals and students struggling with anxiety related issues and looking for clear goals and direction.

Anxiety, depression, and OCD are interfering with all parts your life - social, school, work, & family. Constant worries & nervousness pile up &become overwhelming & hard to handle. Anxiety is even affecting your sleep, eating, & relationships. Withdrawing isn't working; it just leaves you feeling lonely & like you've missed out on opportunities. Interacting with others feels challenging due to fears of embarrassment, difficulties being assertive, or poor social skills. You're frustrated, exhausted, & feeling hopeless. Can you imagine gaining new skills to overcome these daily difficulties? It's possible & I'd like to help you.

Deciding to seek counseling is the first and most important step in achieving your goals and creating a happier, healthier you. Most of us don't pay much attention to our thought patterns and how distorted or irrational thinking keeps us from creating the life we want. I provide a solution-focused approach to therapy and constant, nonjudgmental, and compassionate support. My specializations are in Anxiety treatment, OCD, mood disorders, and life transitions/coaching. Your relationship with your Therapist is the most crucial predictor for how much you can improve your overall well being. Let's make you a better version of yourself.

Hi there! My name is Sabrina Brijbassi, and I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) practicing in the state of Florida working with clients via telehealth. I work primarily with adults and late teens from a variety of backgrounds and identities. I aim to provide supportive care and specialize in anxiety, OCD, depression, trauma, and disordered eating.

My name is Laurah Pastel Shames and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Miami, Florida. My private practice specializes in the treatment of anxiety, obsessive compulsive disorder(OCD), and other related disorders including but not limited to phobias, panic disorder, social anxiety, and hoarding. I am passionate about providing people with the skills they need to make positive changes in their lives. My therapeutic approach incorporates the use of evidence-based treatments including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) with the use of Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT).

Hi! Thank you for being here. Even if this might seem like a small step, you are taking the time to reach out for support, and that’s a huge accomplishment. At times, we feel like we can tackle the world, and then suddenly, things take an unexpected turn, and we no longer feel in control – hello, anxiety! Because change is constant, we must embark on a personal journey to understand our unique response to the feelings that can come with it. Together, through a creative and empathic approach, we can identify tools to meet your individual needs. Regardless of the approach, I believe a strong therapist-client relationship is key.

Debra Bichachi, M.S.W., L.C.S.W., has over fifteen years of experience working in settings including inpatient psychiatry, outpatient psychiatry, and private practice. She graduated from Brandeis University with a B.A., majoring in Sociology and minoring in Psychology. She then went on to complete her Master's degree, M.S.W., in Advanced Clinical Social Work at Columbia University.

To Be Honest, you matter. Struggling with OCD, depression, anxiety, or navigating life’s transitions can feel isolating, but it doesn’t have to be. In a safe space and with the guidance of a therapist, you can navigate life’s complexities and achieve your mental health goals.

My name is Dr. Henry Eff and I am a licensed clinical psychologist. I specialize in treating depression, anxiety, OCD, and related difficulties such as panic attacks and phobias. In therapy, I work to help my clients better understand the relationship between their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and how re-evaluating these can help achieve individual and interpersonal growth. Creating a safe, supportive, and welcoming space helps clients gain insight, learn coping skills, and make concrete behavioral changes.

Welcome to a space of growth and healing! I’m Lori, a compassionate counselor with experience helping individuals and families navigate various anxiety concerns and depression. My approach combines trusted methods for anxiety diagnoses (social anxiety, panic attacks, etc) and OCD like Exposure Response Prevention (ERP) with systematic desensitization, Inference Based CBT (I-CBT), along with elements of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and mindfulness. These techniques are tailored to meet your unique needs, ensuring a personalized path to wellness.

Are you struggling with OCD, Tourettes, insomnia, anxiety, phobias or trauma? These issues can be distressing and debilitating. The good news is that there are effective treatments that work relatively quickly. I am specially trained and certified to treat patients with these disorders. I use exposure and response prevention therapy (ERP) and Inference-based CBT for anxiety and OCD, CBIT for Tourettes and EMDR for trauma. I work with patients who have these disorders as well as family members and loved ones. Serving Florida & Virginia through Telehealth statewide.

I provide Cognitive Behavior Therapy including Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy for the treatment of OCD & anxiety. This approach helps you identify triggers (like negative intrusive thoughts or stressful situations) which create discomfort. This anxiety leads to behaviors such as avoidance or compulsions. CBT/ACT helps you break this ruminative cycle. I can also help you learn healthier coping strategies to be more effective interpersonally, more efficient with your time, appropriately regulate mood swings, tolerate painful emotions and decrease self-sabotaging behaviors.

My role as your therapist is to provide an environment of safety, support, and growth. I am experienced in helping you understand where your issues originate from, and then working together in collaboration to make changes that will help you move forward.I am also an open-minded person and will provide a nonjudgmental atmosphere in which to confide in. I am certified as a Clinical Anxiety Treatment Professional (CCATP) and a proud professional member of the International OCD Foundation as a provider (IOCDF.ORG). I am now licensed to provide treatment to clients in the states of Texas and Florida.

Ana is an OCD therapist that provides ERP. Ana is also experienced with working with clients through their anxiety (social anxiety and phobias) and BFRBs (Trichotillomania and Excoriation Disorder - skin picking). The subtypes of OCD that she has the most experience providing ERP for are Harm OCD, "Just Right" OCD, Contamination OCD, Scrupulosity (religious/spiritual) Obsessions, Somatic Obsessions, Magical Thinking, and Sexual Orientation OCD. Ana has experience at the PHP level of care for OCD treating severe symptoms of OCD and outpatient level of care.

I provide counseling to teens and adults; individuals, couples, and families; with a trauma informed, diversity informed, LGBTQ inclusive approach. My approach to therapy is foremost client centered. I view the role of the therapist as "helper" or "sidekick." While I will contribute my know-how, I am aware that my clients know the "what" and that we discover the "why" together in our sessions. In sessions, my objectives are your objectives. I think that perspective is vital to empowering you so that together we can accomplish the goals that caused you to seek counseling. Feeling safe and supported is vital.

I help individuals who are feeling stuck or disconnected explore what's getting in the way, and create a life that they find meaningful and fulfilling. I do this using evidence based methods that are tailored to the person's specific values, preferences, and needs. I believe that identifying your strengths and what drives you is as important as pinpointing problem areas. I strive to create a safe, supportive, and judgment-free atmosphere so you can connect with your purpose, your most authentic self, and in turn, with others in your life.

Pursuing therapy is a courageous step. I'm glad you're here! I work with teens & adults who are struggling with anxiety, OCD, depression and adjustment challenges. If you feel stuck or struggle with distressing thoughts & difficult emotions, you're not alone. It's normal to want to avoid discomfort. The trouble is, this often leads to more suffering, more problems, and gets in the way of living a meaningful life. I provide a supportive & compassionate space to promote skill-building, acceptance, and flexibility to cope with triggers. I focus on helping clients make behavioral change in & outside of sessions to break old patterns.

If you are experiencing symptoms of anxiety such as panic attacks, intrusive thoughts, difficulty coping, excessive checking or compulsions, and anxious thoughts that are interfering with your life, there is hope. I am a Certified Clinical Anxiety Treatment Professional through Evergreen Certifications. I have training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Exposure and Response Prevention Therapy (ERP), and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). These three treatments are highly effective for treating Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, Generalized Anxiety Disorder, phobias/fears, agoraphobia, and panic disorder.