Chronic Illness Therapists in Tallahassee, FL

Hello! And Welcome. We would be a good fit if you are interested in exploring the impact of past experiences on your here and now responses of body sensations, emotions, thoughts, and behaviors through a mind-body approach. My areas of clinical focus are: 1).Complex Trauma and resulting Panic/Anxiety, Mood Disorders, Dysfunctional Coping, and Chronic Illness. 2).Loss of control when eating in adults and adolescents including Binge Eating Disorder, Bulimia, and Emotional Eating. 3). LGBTQ+ including gender affirming transitions 4). Addiction Recovery and Chronic Relapses 5). Fertility Issues and PCOS.

I work with adults over age 40 and on into the later years of life. My goal is to help you heal and find peace. I specialize in chronic illness, grief and loss, and concerns related to aging.

Do you live with emotional trauma, physical trauma, chronic illness or chronic pain? Are you tired of feeling like your life is out of control?
 I understand how difficult it can be to live with emotional trauma, physical trauma, chronic illness and chronic pain. Life is not happening the way that you planned. You may be frozen in physical and emotional pain. The pain is not gone even when there is no evidence that it should still be there and you worry how you will show up in your own life if the pain lasts forever. Maybe you can't stop thinking about the thing that happened, no matter how hard you try.

We are in this together! As your therapist I am a part of your team- working towards healing and peace. I genuinely care about my clients and will consider it a privilege to work with you.

Life is a GIFT. I believe in this life, we all have special assignments. It is with honor, gratitude, and appreciation that I have accepted my assignment of helping others via Nursing and Counseling. With the world in such chaos, it is a challenge to navigate our spiritual, physical, and emotional health and wholeness. It is my aim to connect with my clients at the point of their hurt. Clients are usually hurting or struggling with childhood emotional trauma, grief (loss of a loved one, a relationship, or loss of themselves), depression, overwhelming life events, anxiety, or self-esteem issues.

The days tick on and you feel paralyzed by the enormity of the decisions coming your way. Your loved one has just been given a diagnosis and you're struggling to understand what that even means to your life. Trying to face the fact that this time next year they may not be here feels impossible. This illness has stolen pieces of you, stolen your loved one's identity. You feel lost in the sea of doctors, medical jargon, and referrals, struggling to keep your head above water. With no clear sense of direction, you turn inward and feel alone. The tears, fears, and questions can only be hidden for so long. So, what now?

I am accepting new clients as of 4/15/2024. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 30 years of experience, specializing in working with the adult and senior population. I have a deep understanding of individuals and families facing various difficulties, including depression, anxiety, trauma, mental illness, loss, and grief, hospice, later life out of home moves and adjustments, independent and assisted living transitions (elder life), domestic violence, chronic and terminal illness.

My name is Kayla April, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Certified Dementia Practitioner, and Doctor of Social Work Candidate. I am the founder of Guiding Grace Therapy Services, where I am open to incorporating spirituality and your belief system into therapy sessions. All beliefs are welcomed. I have over 7 years of experience in the field of social work including working with youth and adolescents, geriatrics/hospice, behavioral health, as well as experience in the juvenile justice system. I have a passion for working with the African American community as I like to reduce the stigma behind seeking mental health therapy.

I became a Marriage and Family Therapist because I enjoy processing with individuals and listening to personal journeys to find a resolution. I was a High School performance art major and find this skill set benefical in providing supports through visual cues using various therapeutic approaches and modalities. I specialize in working with children and families in child welfare. I enjoy working with young children and teens as these are challenging developmental years, trauma and distress from systemic and familial patterns of behaviors, coupled with low parenting, coping, decision-making and problem-solving skills.

I have extensive experience with mood disorders, trauma and addictions and work with all ages. I am trained in EMDR and use that technique with both children and adults if appropriate. My clients often state when they first spoke to me they felt immediately at ease and did not feel judged. I am able to assist my clients in seeing patterns in their life story and work to identify and change core beliefs such as "I'm not good enough", "I'm defective" or "I cannot trust others."

I believe in a strength based approach which means every client has a natural strength that can be used to improve upon any situation. My goal is to help clients identify and utilize the skills they already possess. Therapy approaches I often use to achieve this goal are EMDR, CBT, motivational interviewing, etc. I enjoy working with clients who are seeking to process through trauma. We have all experienced it at least once in our lives, and I love working with clients seeking to process and overcome these experiences. I practice a judgement free environment and enjoy learning as much from my clients as they learn from me.

When the pain of remaining where we are is greater than the pain of seeking help, we are more likely to seek support. We all experience difficulties and rough spots at various times. An unbiased, objective perspective can help us manage difficulties, emphasize our strengths, and improve our overall well-being. In a private and supportive environment, we work closely with clients to enhance functioning and well-being using a strengths-based approach. See more at www.sebhfl.com and check out our blog for more information on mental health support.

My approach to therapy is compassionate and client-focused such that I provide an individualized therapy experience for each person I work with. I integrate person-centered approaches with cognitive behavioral and existential principles to help people deal with a variety of symptoms and stressors. I use evidence-based practice to help people address their unique goals and work through any barriers that prevent a person from living their ideal life.

I know we are in a time of uncertainty and we don't know what the future holds, but I am here for you. I would like you to imagine a state of mindful, empowered, living because it can be done. Whether you are currently experiencing anxiety and stress or have been struggling with depression, there is help. Having over twenty years of experience in the mental health field and over eight in private practice, I've come to understand the obstacles and challenges a person may face in therapy. Each journey is unique and I am privileged to be a guide for you to discover and find what you are looking for in life.

I believe it is important to provide a relaxed and supportive environment for clients to discuss their concerns, with tele-health psychotherapy and evaluations being available online through Thera-link. I strive to provide psychotherapy, psychological consultations, and clinical assessment that promote well-being, personal growth, increase in skills/knowledge base, and effectiveness for clients.

Let's build something special! Are you struggling to find balance, tranquility, meaning in your life? You're making it work but juggling everything on your own gets overwhelming. You don't have to do it alone. Allow your relationships to be a place of harmony by bringing your problems to a professional. At Damron Counseling, we are looking to help motivated individuals reach their potential. We can assist you in finding solace during a difficult time, create healthy relationships, reach a goal, and find ways to cope. You cannot give from an empty cup and therefore it's always the right time to put yourself first.

It can be scary asking for help, but you are taking the brave first step. I offer a client centered, solution focused approach for a variety of life challenges. I have over 20 years of experience working with a diverse population from a private practice to a hospital setting.

I am licensed in Florida with 16 years of clinical experience. I have experience in helping clients with life’s adjustments, depression, stress, anxiety, LGBT-related issues, relationship issues, motivation, self-esteem, and confidence. I additionally have experience working in the couples setting working on decisions surrounding divorce, communication, fertility and many other challenges couples may endure.

We need more options to process trauma, grief and loss. If this resonates with you, I may be able to help! After a trauma or the death of a loved one, pet or loss of a relationship, we can feel lost, alone, and disconnected from our body. At Talk Lift Heal, my goal is to give you a safe space to process feelings while also offering somatic approaches and techniques. Therapeutic and somatic movement can look different for everyone, my specialty is within strength training and weightlifting. You deserve to feel connected to your body, release stored emotions/body tension, and to feel strong again!