Psychodynamic Therapists in Palm Beach Gardens, FL

Psychological Assessment Services: Children (10+), teens, and adults. ADHD, Autism, general diagnostic clarification, psychoeducational evaluations, gifted testing, mood disorders, learning disorders, testing accommodations, personality assessments, individuals set to take religious orders, occupational functioning, and much more.

I know what it’s like to feel like things will never get better, and I’m here to show you the way to the other side. I specialize in psychotherapy for adult survivors of childhood trauma, anxiety disorders, and relationship issues. I provide therapy for adults, teens, couples, and families, and use a variety of approaches including psychodynamic therapy, existential therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Somatic Experiencing, and Polyvagal Theory, and am trained in the Gottman Method for couples.

I understand the courage it takes to embark on a therapeutic journey and I strive to create a safe and trusting environment for my clients to explore their inner selves. If you seek support, guidance, or personal growth, I am here to accompany you on your path toward healing. I believe in empowering people through a strength-based approach to therapy. I specialize in psychotherapy for depression, anxiety, stress, relationship issues, trauma, and PTSD. With a holistic perspective, I emphasize the importance of addressing the mind, body, and spirit in therapy.

For the past 30 years I have worked with adolescents, adults couples and families facing a variety of life stressors My therapeutic approach is tailored to the individual needs of each individual, couple or family. I use insight oriented psychodynamic therapy as well as cognitive behavioral, and dialectical behavior therapy to help clients understand their feelings, thoughts and behavior and implement tools to increase resilience, restore their sense of self, and improve their. self- esteem My specialties include; anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, ADHD, adolescent and young adult adjustment issue, school difficulties, and the treatment of war zone trauma and trauma experienced by firefighters, and police.

I am a licensed professional counselor (LPC) that specializes in helping patients overcome issues related to anxiety, depression, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), substance use disorders, family conflict and grief. I also have a special interest and experience helping adults, young adults, and high school students struggling with life transitions (college, adulthood etc.), performance and relationships. Whether working with adolescents, school-age children, or adults, I look forward to working with you and helping you and/or a loved one emerge from any life obstacles or issues.

I am a licensed professional counselor (LPC) that specializes in helping patients overcome issues related to anxiety, depression, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), substance use disorders, family conflict and grief. I also have a special interest and experience helping adults, young adults, and high school students struggling with life transitions (college, adulthood etc.), performance and relationships. Whether working with adolescents, school-age children, or adults, I look forward to working with you and helping you and/or a loved one emerge from any life obstacles or issues.

I am a clinical psychologist who specializes in working with children, teens and young adults. I have experience with a variety of presenting concerns including Autism Spectrum diagnoses, trauma, severe emotional disturbances, mood disorders, psychotic disorders, bullying, oppositional concerns and adjustment disorders. I believe establishing and maintaining a trusting therapeutic relationship is essential for growth. I take an approach that combines play therapy, psychodynamic therapy, family systems and behavior management strategies to gauge a client's current functioning and utilize their strengths to help promote growth.

Dr. Morgan Thomas, PsyD is a Pre-licensed Psychologist at Palm Beach Behavioral Health & Wellness. She conducts individual and family psychotherapy for primarily adolescents and adults. She also offers psychological assessments for teens and adults. Dr. Thomas practices an integrative model of therapy, where she combines psychodynamic, cognitive behavioral therapy, and family systems theories.

I am a Registered Marriage and Family Therapist Intern and a Registered Clinical Mental Health Counselor Intern with a bachelor’s Degree in Psychology and a Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and Marriage, Couple, and Family Counseling from Barry University. I have over 14 years of experience working with dual diagnosis, behavioral health, applied behavioral analysis, mental health, and coaching with children, adolescents, teens, adults, couples, families, and businesses. I also have experience working with ADHD, anxiety, depression, insomnia, bipolar, behavioral issues, work/life balance, goal setting.

If you are ready to start working on your issues, you are in the right place! I am here to help you through whatever challenges you are facing. I see many client's that are suffering from but are not limited to anxiety, depression, mood disorders, relationship issues, parenting concerns, education/career issues, and overall life stressors.The most important part of a therapist-client relationship is trust. I take pride in my work, and I guarantee the best quality services to my clients. Hope to hear from you soon!

What happens to intelligence, talent, passion and potential without direction or guidance? Typically not much.... What happens when these same qualities are cultivated and partnered with caring guidance and development? People can achieve their potential! They can have richer, more satisfying lives. I actively work to encourage, motivate, and challenge individuals and families to explore themselves and each other. Through this discovery, together we process and heal, leaving room for growth and development.

My goal in therapy is to create a safe place for people to be heard and understood. My heart is to see people get set free from whatever it is that is keeping them stuck. I utilize a combination of therapeutic techniques tailored specifically for what my clients need, including Cognitive Behavioral, Person Centered, Narrative, Reality, Dialectical Behavioral, & Exposure therapies. I treat a range of issues, including anxiety (general, social, OCD), depression, relational, and trauma. I also help my clients to identify lies, process where they came from, and replace them with truth to transform their thought lives and belief systems.

We all have times when we need someone to listen to us without judgement and help us to find our own answers. I can help you address issues with food, alcohol and other unhealthy cycles of behavior that are causing you stress. Feelings of depression, anxiety & shame can be overwhelming for someone struggling with addiction. Self-esteem and relationships are greatly impacted. Family and friends can feel confused and helpless when a loved one is hurting & communication is often strained. Learning to manage your emotions with greater insight and improved coping skills will allow for a more balanced life for you and your loved ones.

I work with individuals, couples, children, and their families who are struggling with transitional life changes, anxiety, depression, anger, self-esteem, relationship issues, parenting, and trauma. I also work with clients dealing with abandonment and issues that they have due to childhood and recent traumas, including grief and loss issues and transition. I was born in Haiti and moved to the U.S when I was 12 years old, so I have a clear understanding of the struggles of transition and adaptation.

Angels Among us services Inc areas of focus. Concierge Mental Health Services, Custody/Divorce/Mediation/Legal/Litigation Consulting/ Trial Preparation/Legal Consulting/Failure to Launch Syndrome/Mental Health Consulting/Coaching/ Expert Court Witness/Parenting Coach/Supervised Visitations/Supervised Parental Drop off Reunification Therapy. Family Coach/Geriatric Care Management. Grief and Loss issues, Trauma, Hoarding/ Personality Disorders. Chronic Illness/ESA Consult/Weight loss/Palliative Support/ Relationship Issues, Couples, Lesbian/Gay/Plural/Asperger's Relationships. Addictions/Relationship.

My mission is to guide you through the difficult times that life presents; as well as the relationships you encounter- both with yourself and others to achieve happier and secure connections. A meaningful life includes the ability to create a strong sense of self and to regulate your mental and emotional states during the best and worst of times. It is common to feel like you are all alone in managing daily and transitional stresses, but I want you to know, I am here with you. As a mother and wife myself, I understand how overwhelming and demanding life can be at times.

I help adults recover from a variety of mental health conditions and stressors in order to pursue a sense of purpose and meaningful relationships, as well as interests through talk therapy and evidence-based treatments. While some clients have been prescribed medication to help, human beings are comprised of a complex array of thoughts, feelings, and perceptions that often get overlooked when focusing on a medication only approach to treatment. At Vitamin P Therapy, I believe in treating the whole person and fueling the body and mind with additional ‘vitamins’ that are essential for optimal growth and functioning.

Michelle Claster Jacobson LCSW- I graduated from Beaver College, renamed Arcadia University in 1982 with a major in Psychology and a minor in Music. After college I attended and graduated from New York University’s Silver School of Social Work in 1987 as an MSW with a clinical focus on children and families. As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with 25 years of experience I have worked in schools, hospitals, residential treatment facilities and private practice.

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.