Therapists in Ocala, FL

Hello and welcome! I'm a dedicated counselor with a passion for helping adolescents, teens, and young adults navigate the challenges and triumphs of life. I understand that these are transformative years, filled with growth, self-discovery, and sometimes, a few bumps along the way. I specialize in providing support for a range of concerns that often affect young individuals, including anxiety, depression, behavioral issues, life transitions, self-esteem challenges, and parent/child relationship concerns. My mission is to empower my clients to overcome these hurdles and embrace their full potential.

My passion in life is to help others. From veterans, first responders, couples, or those just needing someone to talk to. I am currently accepting new clients at this time. I specialize in trauma informed care and those that suffer from PTSD/combat PTSD. I have over 10 years of experience working with those who have struggled with trauma and substance abuse. My goal is to help find the underlying reasons why we use process addictions (drugs, alcohol, gambling, sex, etc.) to cope with our traumas. I currently hold a PhD in Psychology with a specialization in General Psychology and I am trained in ART Advanced/Enhanced level 3.

Choosing to seek counseling can be a big step. I want you to know that you will be supported, heard and encouraged as you work on the tools and skills to address the challenges you are facing. My participation as a non-biased guide is to assist you to experience love, cooperation, joy, and fulfillment in life. My aim is to help you evaluate and achieve healthy goals with real solutions and useful information that you can implement right away.

Are you feeling anxious, lost, depressed, or confused? Do you struggle to find self-acceptance and joy within yourself? I am here to help. In session, I focus on creating a safe, accepting, collaborative, and warm environment to help my clients effectively overcome life's big obstacles. I am both compassionate and direct; I will lovingly support you and hold you accountable during the change process. I specialize in helping individuals with anxiety, poor self-image, body shame, mood instability, lack of focus, and depression find healing, fulfillment, and success.

Sometimes life feels out of balance or just "off." While we may or may not know why we feel this way, it is difficult to navigate next steps alone. We just want to feel better but aren't sure how. I am passionate about the power of the therapeutic relationship and the growth that can occur when we take the time to nurture our minds. As you begin to understand your story and how that relates to the ways in which you interact with and experience the world, change and growth can (and will) occur. I have experienced the positive impact of quality counseling in my own life, and I work hard to provide this for each of my clients.

Are you living with emotional pain or substance abuse? Are you having difficulty moving forward from past trauma? I specialize in Trauma, Emotional and Substance Abuse Therapy. You do not have to live in turmoil any longer. Through goal setting and Talk Therapy, we can work toward setting you free from emotional bondage. I work with individuals, families, couples, and adolescents. We can meet on location or virtually at your own pace.

As part of the team of the First StrideZ Counseling group in Ocala, FL, I have had the opportunity to work with, and support, both young people and their families. With a history in the field of Art Education and counseling, united with a deep of love of Play Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Solution Focused Brief Therapy, I endeavor to combine my passion with my skill to offer a deeper more meaningful connection for children and adults alike.

Psychological Counselor with over 35 years of practice experience working with children, adolescents, and adults; individually, couples, and families; covering a broad variety of behavioral health concerns, ranging from depression and anxiety to substance use and chemical dependency.

Are your relationships broken, and you are wondering, "How did it ever get to this point?" Or have you ever thought: "If people knew this about me, they would shun me?" What if you are anxious and/or depressed? If we are brutally honest, most of what hurts us comes down to this question: "Am I worthy enough to be loved; to be known?" I want you to know you are not alone! There is hope! Because here is the truth, most everyone is worthy to be loved and known, you just have to learn to believe it!

Entering a therapeutic relationship, whether for the first or fifth time, is a significant leap of faith for a client. I respect this decision greatly and take it seriously. I will work with you to ensure you feel safe and know your confidence is held in high regard, no matter what challenges you are facing. We will explore where you are and where you want to be, working together to develop a plan for self-development and change, whether it is processing a loss, traumatic event, or a more chronic issue is at hand. Exploring your strengths and skills can yield positive results. I am always honored to be trusted with your story.

If you feel unfulfilled in your relationships and find loss and change difficult, and if you want to get to the source of the patterns and blocks keeping you stuck in worry, anxiety, emotional eating, lost sleep, and a lack of purpose, then I can help. I especially enjoy working with couples and individuals longing for a connection to their "soul's wisdom" so they can feel more balance, joy, and fulfillment. I am an integrative, holistic mind-body-spirit psychotherapist. I offer techniques that will help you tune into your deepest self, the part of you that has your best wisdom and answers for what you are seeking in your life.

Hi there, I am Dawn, Do you find yourself struggling with feelings of anxiety, depression, or substance use disorder issues? Are you struggling with traumatic memories embedded in childhood or other developmental stages and you are feeling sad and overwhelmed? Are you having relationship struggles and feeling stuck in your situation? Maybe your life has taken an unexpected turn and you are left feeling lost, confused, hurt, or even ashamed. Let’s begin walking this journey towards healing, wellness, and renewal together.

Want to feel better? We should talk. As a neuropsychologist, philosophical counselor, and psychopharmacologist, I'm uniquely qualified to partner with you to transform challenges into new, far-reaching pathways to the life you seek. A thriving life with peace, contentment, and joy. Just bring your desire for change and I'll support you with a blend of modern neuroscience, time-tested philosophical wisdom, and unconditional compassion, empathy, and care.

My focus is on immediate, practical help to solve your problems. I do not require examination of old issues or searching for reasons "Why". As a clinical psychologist with over 45 years experience working in civilian, military, trauma management, addiction and medical settings, I appreciate and value your time. I offer single-session, short, intermediate and long-term psychotherapy. Together, we will address the emotional, social, professional, health and interpersonal difficulties you are facing. I am in the shopping center at intersection of N. US HWY 27 and NW 70TH AVE - 2 miles north of the World Equestrian Center.

Ocala Consulting & Prevention provides a wide range of Outpatient Psychotherapy services to help individuals, couples and families identify and modify behaviors, learn communication skills, develop positive coping mechanisms, find support structures, and seek healthy outlets for expressing feelings.

I have more than 15 years of experience counseling and I truly enjoy helping adults, and couples on their recovery jounery. ( Recovery from life issues not just substance) I will listen with intent and assist in guiding you toward finding a solution to meet the desired goals.

Seek holistic well-being, personal growth, and lasting change? As a Marriage and Family Therapist, my unique approach blends systems thinking, Zen Buddhism, and cybernetic wisdom. I believe in transformation through understanding interconnected systems. We shift from working against ourselves to working with ourselves, and from battling circumstances to embracing them.

I enjoy working with clients of all age groups and demographics. I am enthralled with the human condition and I like to help clients understand the motivations of their chosen behaviors. I love working with adolescents and witness many young adults develop and grow into who they are meant to be. I believe strongly in people recognizing and working toward their full potential. I rejoice when I am able to work for a client who accepts ownership of their actions and wants to work to improve their lives emotionally and physically.

There are times that we experience situations in life that may leave us in a state of shock, anger, shame, disbelief. At times, you may find yourself wishing to go back in time to reset the clock and rewrite the narratives that continue to feed the pain, sadness and anxiety. The fact that you made it this far is one step closer to your healing process and together we will break through any barriers that you may be facing. My goal is to help you discover your inner self and any conflict that you may battle. I will teach you necessary coping skills, so that you can practice successful, healthy habits and create a life of fulfillment.