Strength-Based Therapists in Lighthouse Point, FL

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 20 years of experience working with children, adolescents, adults and families on a variety of issues. I have experience working in a variety of settings such as hospitals, to schools, intensive outpatient programs and private practice. Change can be overwhelming and sometimes we don't even know where to begin. When you realize your current situation isn't working for you, I can help you envision what a different way of life could look like. Perhaps you're feeling stuck in old patterns or habits. I can help you discover how to build healthier relationships or navigate life change.

My clients deal with a variety of issues such addictions, co-dependency, mild anxiety and depression, grief and loss including a specific focus on mis-carries and post abortive grieving.. My clients are motivated to achieve optimal outcomes that address their specific needs. I provide a space for them to feel valued, respected and heard. They simply want to stop hurting and begin healing. I serve as a guide to educate and support them in their healing journey by introducing new skills and information that can assist them in attaining their goals and allowing their true self to emerge.

Dr. Chen has extensive experience working w/ substance use, eating disorders, PTSD, and mood disorders. Dr. Chen completed his clinical training at multiple clinics and also specializes in self-esteem and confidence development. The first goal is to understand why a person is struggling. Then, work with the patient to build resiliency and strength to adapt and overcome life's challenges. Dr. Chen incorporates real-world experiences/exposures with CBT/DBT and social skills training into his therapies to maximize the therapy gains. A focus of therapy is also on the development of happiness and finding the purpose/meaning for life.

Welcome to my virtual practice! I have been a practicing psychologist for approximately 30 years. My practice focuses on working with women, teens and young adults. You may be feeling anxious, overwhelmed, fearful, depressed, and/or struggling with aspects of your identity. I am work with individuals who have experienced traumatic events. I can help guide you in identifying the sources of your distress and disconnection, and in collaboration with you put together a plan to begin the healing to overcome the barriers to your well-being. Licensed in Georgia, I provide teletherapy services to clients residing in PSYPACT states.

Are you tired of feeling overwhelmed by anxiety and stress? Simple tasks seem impossible to complete and you give up before even starting. You try your hardest to turn off your brain but the negative thoughts and worries keep creeping in. It can be paralyzing at times and it is preventing you from truly living in the moment.

Are you stress over family's generational conflicts? Are you experiencing understanding issues with your partner? Are the feelings of stress and anxiety effecting your concentration? Therapy can help gain better understanding of own's emotions; channel energy in a productive and positive way; and strengthen our relationship with others. Do you want to become more mindful of your emotions and learn to manage them effectively? I work from the strength base, energy management, and family relationships perspective to help individuals, couples, and families to live better lives.

I offer tools to guide you in your journey of focusing on what matters most: love, purpose, career-whatever you are struggling with now. Let's bring compassion to the parts of you that feel most broken, rejected, and hurt. This way you can calm, soothe, and heal. Focusing on your priorities and who you want be will move you towards your most cherished goals and dreams. I work with you and your specific needs and will be with you every step of the way. I look forward to working together so you can realize all that you are meant to be!

It is so overwhelming and isolating to feel like we don’t know who we are or what we want. Or maybe you do know, but struggle to figure out how to become the person you want to be. Maybe trauma got you here. Maybe anxiety, or depression, or people pleasing and lack of boundaries got you here. Whatever it is, I want to help.