Therapists in Orlando, FL

Hispanic Family Counseling, Inc. was founded with a desire to serve the diverse community in Central Florida. Our focus is to assist with emotional and mental health needs. The extensive experience and quality of our clinicians will help you cope with life's situations while giving you professional tools to enhance your everyday life. Our Hispanic Family Counseling, Inc. staff and therapists are trained in suicide prevention.

My ideal client is someone who is struggling to cope with overwhelming emotions. They may have experienced trauma or abuse in the past, and they may be struggling with unstable and intense relationships. They may have tried individual therapy or even been psychiatrically hospitalized, but they still struggle with anger, mood swings, impulsive and erratic behavior, addictions, suicidal ideation, and self-harm urges and actions. My ideal client is someone who is ready to do more than just change their thinking; they want to change their life.

An ideal client for me would be someone who has decided they have had enough and is ready to start the healing process. I am experienced in Trauma, Suicidal Ideation, Depression, Couple’s issues, Parenting Struggles, Anger Management, Emotional Distress, Communication Issues, Self-Esteem, and more. I am ready to provide you with the tools to help you be successful in all aspects of your life. This Therapy journey won't be easy but it will be worth it.

Gilson Da Silva is a Mental Health Counselor, fluent in English and Portuguese, who aims to assist individuals, children, couples, families and groups that might be dealing with issues affecting their mental health and well-being. Gilson adapts a partnership style, working with his clients to improve their mental health, encouraging them to discuss emotions and experiences, defining goals and developing action plans, while gaining insight during the therapeutic process. Gilson is well versed in a variety of issues such as anxiety, aging, depression, grief, parenting issues, relationships, self-image, stress and suicide.

“I am not what happened to me, I am what I choose to become.” - Carl Jung You’re here because you know that you deserve better. When we’ve experienced events in our lives that cause significant distress it can be hard to remember that we’re worth continuing to care for ourselves and asking for help. Our emotions can feel so big that they take over and we feel powerless in our own decisions. The fact that you’re here and reading this tells me you’re ready to try something different.

One of the bravest things you can do is begin to understand your own story. Life can be challenging, but I believe that we all have the strength and resilience to grow and change. Therapy is a challenging, yet encouraging process that involves self-reflection and honest conversation. I am a bilingual licensed clinical social worker with 20 plus years of experience to create a space for you to feel comfortable and open, to help you reach your goals, in a supportive, empathetic, and compassionate space.

I focus on individuals who are seeking clarity and understanding in their lives to become all they are purposed to be. Your diagnosis is not who you are. I will work with you in breaking free of the thoughts, symptoms and judgements that often hold you back. My goal is to provide individuals with tools to live a life worth living while celebrating the wins along the way.

I believe that every individual has a story and a story worth telling. My life motto is “Preach God, and if necessary, use words”. I am passionate about meeting every client where they are and providing the skills and resources available to help them take the necessary steps forward to live the life worthy of the calling, they have received. (Ephesians 4:1) I have supported children and adolescents experiencing a range of difficulties, including mood disorders such as anxiety and depression, as well as social issues and behavioral concerns. I am very proactive about teaching children and adolescents how to use social and emotional.

I work with adults in individual, family, couple, and group therapeutic settings. I have worked with those who struggle with depression, anxiety, self-harm, suicidal ideation, behavior issues, anger, life transitions & stress, trauma, and self-esteem, family dynamics, co-occurring disorders, and executive functioning. I received my Masters of Arts in Professional Counseling from Liberty University and received my Bachelors of Arts in Sociology from the University of North Texas.

Hello, I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor working in the field since 1994. I enjoy helping adults and their families heal and gain new insight and tools with individual, couples and family therapy. I work with people in a collaborative manner with a focus on the mind/body connection and healing from a holistic and cognitive/behavioral approach with ART (Accelerated Resolution Therapy) for quick resolution of trauma. It is my belief that everyone has the power within themselves for positive change but may need guidance, support and new tools to reach their goals.

Are you or you teens disconnecting from things you've once enjoyed? Are you finding it difficult to connect with your teen? Do you or your teen have low self-esteem, poor body image or finding it just too hard to cope with the life transitions? Or in need of life skills to help them become a more productive adult?

It's often said that if "life gives you lemons, make lemonade". But what if you never receive the lemons, what if you have no pitcher, no sugar or water? My specialty is Trauma-informed care where I assist in helping to manage anger, self-injurious behaviors, anxiety and depression associated with negative experiences that life throws your way. I will work with you to recognize your trauma symptoms and help you to strategize and obtain the tools necessary to improve those symptoms.

Serving Florida and Kentucky residents - I am an Army Veteran as well as current spouse, so I also can relate to the military lifestyle. All are welcome as my clients! Many people come to therapy with many years of experience in therapy or maybe for the first time. As a client of mine, you can ensure you will find a safe space, free from judgment.

Do you have things you've been afraid to tell anyone, including a therapist? Do you have "dark thoughts," and maybe you just want it all to stop? You've endured trauma, pain, being in the wrong place at the wrong time, or maybe you made some bad choices. You're afraid of being judged, rejected, or your therapist not being able to handle your "stuff". Therapy should be a safe place where you can be your genuine self, and talk about whatever is weighing you down. You deserve a therapist who will listen to and support you with empathy, compassion, and without judgment.

Hello, I'm Michelle Ferris, a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) with a deep passion for helping individuals heal and providing LGBTQ+ affirming care. My journey in therapy is all about empowerment, resilience, and celebrating the unique qualities that make you, you.

Thoughts of self-harm. Feeling despair, hopeless, stuck, alone. I understand and I am here to help. My experience has been working closely with adults and college students who are pushing though life while battling severe depression and anxiety. I've made it my mission and passion to support those suffering in this silence and over the years, it has been powerful to see the transformations unfold. There is joy, relief, and lives fully lived. I am committed to this work and it would be my honor to support you.

Many people who are facing difficulties ask the same question... "Where do I begin?" That sense of uncertainty can lead to a lack of confidence along with feelings of anxiety, hopelessness, and self-doubt. I believe that confidence begins with clarity. My collaborative approach focuses on helping you clarify your values and priorities so you can create authentic goals in your life that bring consistent results.

You may have come to find me because the conflicts in your life are increasing and with it comes the pressure and added stress that we all know serves only to break us down over time or to keep us stuck in a rut. Is it the challenges of your relationship, the challenges of parenting a difficult child, are you trying to navigate the role of single parenting or stymied over a relationship that is not growing, lacking intimacy or trying to survive infidelity. Every role comes with it's own challenge, and every problem has within it the opportunity for growth.

A.J. Garcia is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and Qualified Supervisor in the state of Florida. She began Thrive Counseling in 2012 with the goal of creating a space for clients of all ages and walks of life to find opportunity for positive growth in their lives. Integrity and professionalism are at the top of A.J.’s core values, and they serve as the foundation of her work with clients. Support and encouragement are essential to the counseling process, and are vital in the promotion of wellness.