Trauma Focused Therapists in Jupiter Inlet, FL

I really enjoy working with moms, new parents, kids, and teens. But I also have experience working with adults struggling with trauma, death, loss, anxiety, ADHD, and boundaries/relationship issues.Psychoeducation is the foundation of many of my sessions. To me, it is important to equip clients with tools that can make them feel more empowered and confident in challenging situations and managing their own symptoms.

Everyone struggles with their mental health issues at some point in their life. We all have a shared experience in those hardships, when life seems like it's too much to bear alone. I am here to help. I have been working as a primary therapist at an inpatient treatment center for both mental health and substance use issues. Know you are not alone and there is help for whatever you are facing. Choose today to not face it alone.

As a parent, you want to make sure that your child or teenager is able to cope with different life events in healthy ways. You have worked really hard on instilling strong core values and beliefs in your child or teenager but it just hasn't seemed to make the changes or provided them with the information you had hoped. I'm here to tell you that you aren't alone in this journey. Learning to connect and communicate with your child or teenager is the first step and through the guidance and support of a therapist such as myself, your whole family will have the opportunity to make positive changes.

Offering evening, night, and weekend appointments. Do you find yourself feeling stuck? Do you find yourself struggling to process past traumas or life events? Do you find yourself needing extra support in dealing with the current stressors in your life? People seek therapy for a variety of reasons, but for most, it involves the profound need for positive change. Change can be seen as challenging, unsettling, and scary, but with the right support and guidance, can also exciting, fulfilling, and long-lasting.

I am an LCSW in Florida specializing in trauma-informed care and play therapy modalities. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, trauma and abuse, parenting issues, motivation, self-esteem, and confidence. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. As a parent to a young child, I am familiar with some of the struggles that come with navigating a family and maintaining a good sense of well-being. I am also an accredited Triple P (positive parenting program) provider so I can assist many parents (new or veterans) with challenges they may be having in the home as well.

Has life seemed to be getting more unmanageable lately? Have you lived through some unexpected experiences such as the loss of a loved one or a long-term relationship, past trauma, unresolved hurt, unfulfilled dreams, and unmet expectations? Are you wondering whether these circumstances might have impacted you deeper than you first believed? Maybe you have been thinking that it is time to talk to someone who can guide you in uncovering and possibly resolving these issues.

Lets create a safe space together to work on the issues that are causing you to feel stuck, to be in pain or feel overwhelmed with managing the stress in your life. I am interactive and meet people where they are. I want to hear what your experiences are and to hear what your goals are in our work together .

It feels Selfish, you think to yourself, every time you decide to stop putting the needs of others before your own. But you're exhausted; drained, with not much left. It brings tears to your eyes knowing that in spite of how much you plan, think, organize, and do your best to look at the big picture- you just aren't as happy as you "should" be. This little voice in your head says "If you don't do it right, you won't be a good enough parent, spouse, friend..." You Want To Fell PROUD of Who You Are AGAIN, taking credit for your strengths, with self-care and balance. But where do you even begin?

I have been practicing as a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in South Florida since 2010. Clients who have had negative experiences with therapy in the past have described me as “the therapist for people who think they hate therapy.” I have a laid-back style and I work collaboratively with my clients to ensure they are getting what they need out of therapy. My therapeutic approach focuses on the mind-body connection. I teach clients to evaluate how mood can be affected by food, sleep habits and physical movement, as well as genetics, thought processes, and trauma.

Be proud of yourself! I would like to acknowledge that you have taken the first, and often times the most difficult, step by reaching out for help. Finding a therapist who you can feel safe with while being vulnerable can be a scary process. You can however feel confident in the fact that I will offer you a safe, nonjudgmental, confidential space filled with empathy and compassion. I would be honored to share your sacred journey towards healing your inner wounds. I believe it is vital to get to the core issues in order to reconcile our own behaviors and pain.

Are you the sort of person who: Can teach a rehab group because you’ve been to treatment so many times but can’t seem to keep it together long term? Feels stuck in the trauma loop of reliving or thinking about what happened to you over and over and haven’t found anything helpful? Has been sober for a while but you’re still kind of miserable? Has thought about asking for help with your drinking or using but you’re not sure you’re an “alcoholic” or an “addict.” Has done a lot of healing of their trauma, addiction but is looking for continued growth and support beyond just living? Is looking for a more holistic approach to healing?

I specialize working with teens and young adults to realize their personal goals, execute to their fullest potential, engage in healthy family/friend relationships and build resilience for a life worth living. I provide creative and innovative perspectives, coupled with a compassionate approach, to helping you reach your best self.

My 30+ years of experience enable me to treat a variety of populations and cultures. My degrees in the disciplines of clinical psychology, clinical social work and clinical art therapy allow me the opportunity to utilize many treatment interventions as I assist people to help and empower themselves. My work is collaborative and interactive and includes involvement in all systems associated with the patient as necessary. From the difficult to treat child and adolescent, to the adult facing divorce, occupational crisis, or life re-evaluation, our work together is goal oriented. Consultant & certified EMDR therapist treating trauma.

I specialize in self-esteem enhancement, ADHD, and shadow work (integrating parts of the self that one feels shameful about, rejects, or may not be aware of in order to more fully accept, like, and love oneself). I'm highly experienced in anxiety management, relationship issues, parenting and co-parenting support, burnout resolution, complex trauma, codependency, multicultural issues, somatic processing, and substance use and addiction recovery. I find that a variety of these issues tend to occur at the same time for most people who experience them.

Are you ready to live life to the fullest - to gain personal freedom and strategies for health and fulfillment? If you're reading this, you're curious-ready to learn how to better manage your mental health- the obstacle standing between you and a healthier, more fulfilling life. In our work together we will be proactive using a change approach based on science and the knowledge of what is realistic and what will work for you! Specifically, you will learn how and when to use strategies to manage stress, emotions, self-destructive behaviors, impulses and habits.

If you're struggling with overwhelming feelings, being stuck, or dealing with conditions like PTSD, anxiety, depression, or family conflicts, please know that you're not alone. With more than two decades of experience as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, I am here to assist you in finding the hope and healing you require to progress. Regardless of whether you're an adult, teenager, couple, or family, I provide specialized services that are tailored to your specific needs. I specialize in trauma-related concerns, such as PTSD, and can assist you in overcoming panic attacks, depression, and other obstacles that may be hindering your

With a dynamic team approach, our strength lies our professional diversity which allows us to treat even the most complex set of mental health, substance-use, trauma and life-change issues in a comprehensive and integrative manner. Just as no two individuals are the same, neither are two situations, despite obvious similarities. Paying close attention to individual differences, actually listening and respecting what our clients share with us, and creating unique goals and to meet each client's needs and challenges is what we do best. The most common feedback we hear from our clients is "feeling heard and still respected and loved."

Finding the right therapist is an important step in your healing process. I believe people possess more strength and resilience than they realize and my passion is assisting with that realization. My areas of focus include life transitions, grief and loss, trauma, depression, anxiety and addiction. You will be met with compassion and understanding while we work together to address the issues preventing you from reaching your fullest potential. We will create goals and develop strategies and coping skills to reach them. I have gained insight by earning certifications in Reiki (level 1 and 2) and Transcendental Meditation.