Find Therapists and Psychologists in Florida (original) (raw)

Therapy is a safe space where we work closely to address personal challenges and emotional well‑being in a non‑judgmental environment. I can support those dealing with grief, relationship struggles, addiction, anxiety, depression, self‑esteem issues, stress, life adjustments, trauma or simply a desire for personal growth. How can you benefit from therapy? You can gain clarity and self-awareness, develop coping strategies, and build resilience. Our sessions focus on understanding your experiences and empowering you to move more confidently forward. Therapy isn’t about fixing you—it’s a collaborative journey for personal growth.

What drives my work as a therapist is the belief that everyone deserves to feel heard, supported, and empowered—especially in their most vulnerable moments. I’ve seen how powerful it can be when someone finally feels safe enough to open up and take steps toward healing. My role is to walk alongside you with patience, honesty, and care, helping you navigate life’s challenges while building the tools and confidence to move forward. Therapy isn’t about having all the answers—it’s about creating space for growth, clarity, and lasting change.

I am a bilingual psychotherapist with extensive experience in individual therapy, family therapy, and support groups. My work fosters emotional well-being and resilience in clients from varied cultural backgrounds and ages. I strive for excellence in treating anxiety disorders, depression, trauma, life transitions, stress management, relationship issues, and building parenting capacity. I am committed to fostering culturally and trauma-informed care for every individual. Not feeling like yourself? I am here to support your emotional growth by discovering your strengths that will help you achieve your therapeutic goals.

Elle Damian

Registered Mental Health Counselor Intern, RMHCI

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My ideal client is someone who feels stuck in overthinking, guilt, and relationship stress. You may struggle with boundaries, people-pleasing, or always being the reliable one. You might be in a confusing or unhealthy dynamic with a partner or family member. Your goals: calm, clarity, self-trust, and steadier relationships. If you want to stop spiraling, stop second-guessing, and stop carrying everyone else’s emotions, to feel safe to be honest, stop feeling “bad” for having needs, and finally make choices that feel right for you, I am your person.

Making the decision to seek counseling may seem like a big step. In my 20+ years as a licensed therapist, I've helped many people, at various stages of life, find relief from hurts, learn life-changing skills and transform relationships. My goal is to help you find the most direct path to such growth. I work with children, adolescents and adults and am trained in a variety of therapeutic approaches. Above all, I want to see you get the skilled help and support you need today. Congratulations on taking this important step in your life.

I would like to commend you on taking the first step in pursuing the healing that you deserve. It takes courage to ask for help and work toward improving your mental and emotional wellbeing. You have all of my respect and admiration. The most fundamental component of a successful therapeutic alliance is connection. I choose to have your best interest in mind, as I aim to create an environment in which you feel safe, heard, and understood. I do not take your trust in me for granted, and I make sure I earn the privilege of getting to know you and your story. I approach our time together from a curious and non-judgmental perspective.

Seeking counseling is a sign of strength. If you feel stuck in a phase of life, after trying enough to steer clear form family conflicts, feelings worthlessness, guilt, addiction, compulsiveness, anxiety, worries, fears, depression; fears to speak in public, trauma with intrusive memories, lack of happiness poor sleep, bullying or a developmental conditions. If any of these issues are starting to get in the way of your life, then let's share the strength to find a solution. Get your life back. Life is still way too precious to procrastinate.

I have always felt that connecting with others is what makes life meaningful, and this perspective translates into my role as a therapist. I strive to provide a warm, non-judgmental, and friendly space that allows you to express and work through your challenges that have impacted and continue to impact you. People come to therapy for many different reasons, including anxiety, depression, trauma, struggling in relationships, feeling overwhelmed, or simply desiring a space to process ongoing life events.

I help ambitious women redefine success, thrive, and embrace a softer approach to life. I guide you in formulating a plan to let go of the "I have to do it, or it won't get done" mindset and lead a balanced life through self-discovery. Many therapy approaches focus on a single issue, but life is rarely that simple. I have an integrative approach that combines traditional talk therapy with humor, insight, and intuition. Together, we will prioritize a plan that addresses each of your concerns.

As a Licensed Mental Health Therapist, it is my mission to cultivate a safe, caring, and non-judgmental environment where healing can take place. For over 10 years, I have provided compassionate psychotherapy to adolescents, adults and senior adults enduring a myriad of social and emotional life stressors. I utilize evidence-based treatment and strategies proven to provide effective outcomes, customizing my approach to meet the needs of each unique individual and circumstance.

Life is complicated enough—and it doesn’t come with a manual. But therapy can be a space where we begin drafting one, together. My goal is to help you live more authentically, compassionately, and in better company with yourself, one step at a time. My approach is rooted in empathy, curiosity, and collaboration. I draw from a range of evidence-based modalities including CBT, DBT, ACT, and existential therapy to meet you where you are. I’m a trauma-informed, LGBTQ+ affirming, client-centered therapist who takes a holistic view of healing.

Supporting and empowering others in any way I can is my passion! I cater to most forms of mental health with expertise most notably with complex PTSD for emotional &narcissistic abuse, anxiety, bipolar, and ADHD. I have the most experience with survivors of domestic abuse and substance use. I truly honor the therapeutic alliance that lays the foundation to a collaboration effort where true healing and trust can occur. This allows for deep, impactful healing modalities to be utilized and for an authentic interaction to manifest into higher thinking, as well as guiding clients to attain a growth mindset for long term positive change.

Are you noticing a lack of direction and fulfillment in your current career? Maybe you are thinking about making a career change and are not sure which way to go. Career exploration and coaching is an excellent place to begin your journey. I mix my training in psychology with the power of assessment to support you in reaching a higher level of fulfillment. Self-awareness is a powerful strength! You will become the expert in your work personality, interests, strengths, and values.

Did you know that many of the world's most successful people in business, sports, and entertainment use hypnosis to achieve their goals? This ability is within each of us! I have helped many people achieve lifelong success in as few as one to three sessions. Why not you? If you could find a relatively easy way to almost effortlessly change behaviors that have been holding you back, why would you hesitate? No matter what level of success you have achieved so far, if you are ready to improve your life I can show you how to use hypnosis and self-hypnosis to naturally empower whatever aspect of it you choose to focus on.

Life is an individual process based on individual growth and evolution. I have 20+ years of experience as a licensed Social Worker (LCSW-C) with clients age 3 to 54 including Military Service Members and their families, both in deployed and garrison environments. I am a trusted confidant and adviser, willing to travel life’s journey through growth and evolution with each client. I have an eclectic therapeutic approach grounded in cultural self-determination and cognitive behavioral therapy. I have a PhD in Social Work and previously served as an Officer in the Maryland Army National Guard.

Life presents many complexities and unknowns, which can cause us to question ourselves and our decisions. We may feel a crisis of meaning, and irritable reaching for clarity and peace. My practice consists of adults who experience depression, anxiety, or relational problems that can result from these struggles with life meaning. I am accepting new patients for psychoanalysis. This approach honors the wisdom of the inner world to find a sense of peace and acceptance for the outer world. It requires a commitment to honesty, truth, and personal responsibility. I am also a Florida qualified supervisor for counselors and postdocs.

Do you feel stuck between who you are and who you know you could be? Many of my clients struggle with focus, emotional overwhelm, identity questions, substance use, or feeling misunderstood in their relationships and daily life. They want change but feel frustrated by patterns that keep repeating. They’re looking for a space where they can feel safe, validated, and understood while learning how their mind works. Ultimately, they want confidence, balance, and practical tools so they can move forward and build a life that feels manageable and meaningful.

People seek therapy for many different reasons, and each journey is unique. Whether it’s your first time trying therapy, you’re seeking something new, or are ready to try again, I’m here to help you achieve your goals. Life’s challenges—such as anxiety, stress, addiction, and unexpected changes—can be overwhelming, but together we can work through them. As an interpreter and clinician, I am able to offer services in American Sign Language (ASL) and spoken English.

First, I want to welcome you on this journey of a paradigm shift. No one enjoys feeling stuck in unhealthy patterns, and seeking therapy is definitely a great step to making change that will be necessary to move forward. I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with 15+ years experience. My clients see me as a clear, direct, compassionate, engaging, and creative practitioner. My passion is always helping families to explore the origin of emotional crises while helping them embrace therapeutic solutions to bring healing and inspiration to their lives. My mission is to help you challenge the conditions that have challenged you.

Are you trying to process past trauma(s) without success? Are you feeling guilt or anger toward yourself or loved ones? Is your relationship suffering because of your current behaviors? Greetings! My name is Keith, and I am a trauma therapist. My goal as a therapist is to help my clients process their traumas and work on relationship issues that are causing distress. I am a combat Veteran serving 10 years in the Marine Corps. I utilize my clinical skills and the ethos I learned in the Marines to keep my clients motivated and focused on completing every treatment goal they have.