Therapists in Boca Raton, FL

I believe that it is never too late to feel better and improve your quality of life. I have more than 30 years of experience working with adults and adolescents in individual, group, and family counseling, I was trained at Columbia University School of Social Work in New York. I provide tools to help significantly decrease or alleviate feelings and struggles such as depression, anxiety, anger, obsessive compulsive symptoms, relationship, family and marital problems, abuse, addiction, work related difficulties, transitional, and adjustment issues. I strive to improve coping, communication, interpersonal, conflict resolution, problem solving skills and growth.

Chelsea has worked with populations across a wide range of settings, but specializes in working with young adults ages 18+, focusing on attachment, life transitions and family of origin issues. Her empathy and compassion creates a welcoming space for growth and allows for each individual to feel heard, understood, and valued. Chelsea focuses on promoting growth and change through an eclectic therapeutic approach, using CBT, family systems, DBT, attachment-focused, psychodynamic, and client-centered therapies. Chelsea also offers EMDR to address attachment and complex traumas.

Guiding others to shift from confusion & disappointment to relief and empowered is my strength. As a relationship specialist, a Certified Individual & couples Imago Therapist, Imago Parenting trainer and a skilled EMDR practicioner, I teach effective communication and help others to understand & then overcome difficult obstacles in their lives. My clients learn about themselves in a non-judging and supportive envoronment. Guiding them to make changes and shift into satisfying lives and relationships is my expertise. Higher levels of confidence, relief & contentment are some of the benefits to my clients of our work together.

It may feel that you are far from your ideal self and that your hopes and dreams have become elusive. You may feel stuck as you found yourself engulfed in personal and relational cycles that do not serve you or someone you love anymore. Whether you are seeking individual therapy, couples therapy, family therapy or are a guardian trying to help your child/adolescent, we will work together to construct goals in positive terms and create positive shifts in the way you connect with your experiences.

I'm a skilled, dedicated, experienced, and compassionate Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist specializing and dedicated to helping Teens (11+) , Women, and College students cope and overcome life's challenges in both Florida and New York. I'm the mom of 2 teens. I hold a Master's Degree in Marriage and Family Therapy and in Early Childhood Education. My role as a therapist is versatile, I am an educator, a guide, a listener, a goofball, or a mirror. I am here to help foster a trusting and collaborative relationship in which clients can feel safe to explore their thoughts, feelings, and life struggles.

I am a licensed clinical social worker with 20+ years of therapeutic experience with children, teens and adults and 12+ years working with transgender individuals. I specialize providing informed and up-to-date support to trans and non binary individuals in a safe, affirming therapeutic setting. Through an affirmative and trauma informed lens, I support trans individuals and their loved ones as they navigate the often complex emotions associated with living authentically. My services include writing any necessary clinical letters, offering resources, and providing emotional support throughout a client's gender journey.

The decision to enter therapy is a courageous choice that can help empower people and help them achieve positive changes. As a New York trained psychologist, I pride myself on being an experienced, knowledgeable, nonjudgemental therapist, and offer a highy personalized approach tailored to each individual. I currently see adults of all ages for issues such as anxiety, depression, career changes, life transitions, marital issues,unsatisfying relationships, parenting issues, divorce, and loss or grief. In addition, I also work with children and adolescents, and have been trained in play therapy, a more comfortable way for younger children to express themselves.

I am bilingual (Spanish/English) clinical psychologist that specializes in the treatment of childhood disorders. I have obtained specialty training during my clinical internship (UM/ Jackson Memorial Hospital) and post-doctoral fellowship (University of California-Davis) in the area of child and adolescent psychology. I have over 10 years experience in various treatment settings that include lead psychologist at a multidisciplinary psychiatry clinic, inpatient crisis stabilization unit, adolescent residential treatment program, university counseling center and private practice in Boca Raton and Coral Springs for the past 5 years. Over the years, I have expanded my scope of treatment to encompass adults.

Arielle Theodore is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor of Caribbean descent who received a Bachelor’s Degree in Public Health at Monroe College in New Rochelle, New York and obtained her Master’s Degree in Mental Health Counseling at Hodges University in Naples, Florida. Arielle has over 5 years of experience working in the field of Mental Health and presently conducts individual and family therapy to pre-teens, teens, young adults, and the adult population.

As the Director of a unique and comprehensive center, we provide individual, couples and family counseling, psychological testing and medication consultation. Counseling is provided for children, adolescents, adults, geriatrics, gays and lesbians. People struggling with depression, anxiety, relationship issues, careeer choices, addictions, chronic pain, weight loss issues, eating disorders can receive help.

I credit my arts-focused education for the creative therapeutic approach I bring to my position and to each client. I began my career in the mental and behavioral health field as an art therapist, where I first experienced the transformative power that a compassionate, client-centered, humanistic therapeutic relationship would have on my clients. I have worked as an art therapist and primary clinical therapist in several clinical and hospital settings in NJ, PA, and FL.

Anxiety Counseliing­­­. Everything feels intense, rushed, and stressed. You find yourself, “self-medicating” with food, drugs, or alcohol. You find yourself always worrying or nervous. You are fearful of the future, have panic attacks, feel isolated and scared. The outbreak of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is very stressful. Fear and anxiety about a disease can be overwhelming and cause strong emotions in adults and children. Coping with stress will make you, your family, friends, and community stronger. We specialize in Anxiety & Stress. Tele-therapy, FaceTime, Zoom...Call us now. 305-936-8000.

With 20 years of clinical experience, I have helped many clients to achieve successful recovery from alcohol and other drug use. I teach my clients the skills needed to achieve successful recovery. My approach is individualized to ensure I address your specific goals and needs. Call for a free consultation to see if I can help you too.

Arts and Hearts Therapy is a creative approach to your child's needs. Is your child currently struggling to manage their big feelings? Are they finding it overwhelming and challenging to navigate their relationships with family and friends, establish a positive self-image, or manage their academic responsibilities alongside extra-curricular activities? Would you like some guidance and support around boundary setting, positive discipline practices, and authentic communication with your child? I've worked with children in academic settings since 2006. Various components of Early Childhood Education play a big role in my practice.

My specialties include Depression, Anxiety, Addiction, Relationship issues, Adult child issues related to growing up in dysfunctional family systems and Trauma. Many of these issues arise from Complex PTSD or developmental trauma experienced from growing up in abusive and/or neglectful home environments. My treatment philosophy is based on the belief that we can all overcome negative coping mechanisms, thought processes and behaviors. I utilize various therapeutic modalities when working with clients. I am also a qualified supervisor for MSW registered interns who are working toward obtaining licensure.

I am a board certified clinical psychologist and have experience working in private practice, hospitals, residential facilities, and outpatient agencies providing psychotherapy to adolescents and adults through individual, couples, and family formats.My specialties include the treatment of eating disorders depression, anxiety, personality disorders, and relationship difficulties. I am able to fluently provide therapy in English, Spanish, and Portuguese I take a warm, culturally-sensitive, individualized, and collaborative approach to provide a safe environment, where my clients can feel comfortable discussing their life goals.

I am a resident of Palm Beach County where I live with my wife and two children. In my spare time you can find me at the beach, spending time with family or enjoying soccer. I am originally from Lima-Peru and moved to Connecticut as a teenager to reunite with my father and siblings. I attended college in Connecticut and graduated with a duo major in Psychology and Philosophy from Sacred Heart University and a Master’s Degree in Clinical Social Work from Fordham University in 2010. I have extensive work experience in different hospitals, community agencies, youth, adolescent and family recovery and treatment centers.

Is your marriage or family member displaying negative changes in moods such as irritability, depression and anxiety? Do you have a teen struggling with self-harm, angry outbursts, truancy or changes in social interactions with family and friends? I specialize in assisting in areas of communication and conflict resolution. Additionally, I assist those who have experienced traumatic life events that continue to have a negative impact.

Are your relationship in need of support? Are you seeking couples counseling or sex therapy? Struggling to recover after infidelity? Do you wish to argue less (my TED Talk is about this!) or desire support for parenting/family issues? Are you dealing with unloving relatives to whom you just don't relate? Or are experiencing infertility? Do you need guidance handling a particularly challenging situation or are looking to make a change in life? If you answered "Yes!" to any of these questions, then I would LOVE to work with you. I have experience working with everyone from students and professionals to ultra high-net-worth families.