Prolonged Exposure Therapy in 33480

OCD is a heavy burden. And it feels even heavier when nothing seems to help, including therapy. Maybe you feel that OCD is just something you have to tolerate for the rest of your life. I don’t believe that “coping” is your only option. I believe OCD is treatable. And I believe you can make deep-seated and long-lasting change. Together, we’ll look beyond your diagnosis and subtype, and understand the beliefs that maintain the OCD in your life. This can be daunting, but I’ll be there with you every step of the way offering guidance and support.

I have over 20 years of clinical experience working with adults facing a broad range of challenges. While I have worked primarily with individuals with mood and anxiety disorders, I also work with individuals facing a variety of phase of life issues, including job and relationship transitions. I also have extensive experience helping survivors of trauma. I am licensed to serve clients from anywhere in Florida and have great availability at this time. I can currently schedule clients within 24 hours of contacting me.

Accepting NEW patients! I am licensed in 14 states and offer evening and weekend appointments to meet you hectic scheduling needs. I strive to be different than other therapists and will go above and beyond to customize therapy just for you, so your therapy experience will be one that focuses on your goals and desires without fear of judgement or expressing yourself with someone that truly "gets it." I have worked with patients 3-83 years old and I am passionate about taking you from where you are to where you want to be in life. Go to this link to schedule a consult/appointment: secure.helloalma.com/providers/jennifer-burgin/

I enjoy working with clients across the life span (birth- adulthood) specializing in complex cases. Complex could be defined as any of these: treatment failures, multiple or co-occurring diagnosis, intellectual disabilities or personality disorders. I believe we deserve to live with joy. I am passionate about helping those who feel that they are constantly functioning from a place of fear, suffering and stress. I prefer to utilizes a variety of modalities because I believe that one size does not fit all. Some of my favorite modalities are DBT, family systems therapy, expressive arts, ERP for OCD, EMDR & Prolonged Exposure for PTSD.

I am a caring and approachable psychologist with over 15 years of experience and a passion for helping people improve their well-being. You can expect that our sessions will be engaging, collaborative, and empowering. Since everyone is different, I tailor my approach to address each person's unique needs and goals. Together, we’ll explore your experiences, uncover deep insights, and develop practical skills that will empower you to lead a fulfilling and meaningful life.

I specialize in complicated cases where people may have multiple psychiatric disorders, other medical conditions, personality disorders, or long-standing problems that they have had trouble resolving. My clients get "unstuck" by identifying and changing long-standing patterns of unhealthy behaviors and/or ways of thinking so they can achieve their goals, improve quality of life, and increase overall life satisfaction. I provide treatments that are backed by research and also offer detailed diagnostic assessments. Have your appointments in the office, via telehealth, or at the beach!

My mission is to empower you to define and claim the authentic, peaceful life you were born to lead; letting go of self-judgment, guilt, and maladaptive patterns to uncover strength and resilience. I believe in the transformational, healing power of a trusted therapeutic relationship. I possess advanced training and expertise in a variety of evidence-based modalities. Collaborative assessments and thoughtful, intentional treatment planning yield a customized course of action tailored to match your presenting problem and case disposition. I look forward to working with you, and am honored to play a role in your unfolding story!

Whether you are facing this problem for the first time or have struggled with it for years, I am here for you. In fact, I have been in your exact shoes. It can be scary, depressing, and extremely frustrating. The good news is that it doesn't have to stay that way. Working with someone who understands what you are going through and also has the skill set to help you can be very relieving. Your therapy sessions should be the time for you to better understand what is happening with you, not doubting whether your therapist even understands. Allow me to be your guide and provide the road map you need to reach your chosen destination.

I provide high-quality care for children, adolescents, and adults in MD, DC, and FL using scientifically proven therapies via telehealth. I specialize in treating all types of eating disorders (anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, binge eating disorder, ARFID, OSFED) for adults, teens, and children. I am certified in Family Based Treatment/ Maudsley Method (FBT) which is the gold standard for treating adolescents with eating disorders. If you need help with different problems related to anxiety, depression, low self esteem, perinatal mood disorders, personality disorders, parenting, or issues related to life transition I can help.

PREGNANCY, POSTPARTUM, MATERNAL MENTAL HEALTH. Not feeling like you "should" after a new baby? Experiencing scary or intrusive thoughts? Struggling with stress or mixed emotions during pregnancy? Difficulty adjusting to motherhood? Even though it can feel very isolating, you are not alone. Counseling from an experienced provider can help. I'm one of just a small handful of providers with a certification in Perinatal Mental Health in our area. Specializations include: anxiety and depression during pregnancy, postpartum depression, anxiety, panic disorder and OCD.

Lift Wellness Group has proudly served as Southwestern Connecticut's premier outpatient counseling, psychotherapy, medical and dietary group for seven years. Located in the heart of downtown Westport, CT, our multidisciplinary team provides eating disorder recovery services, psychiatric evaluations and medication management, dietary services, group therapy, meal support, CBT, DBT, EMDR, executive function coaching, ADHD evaluations and treatment, play therapy, couples counseling, mood and anxiety treatment, therapy for teens, young adult counseling, both in person and remotely in CT, TN, VA, CO, TX, NY, FL, MA, DC, GA, NC, PA.