Therapists in Winter Park, FL

Overthinking? You can't seem to quiet all the thoughts in your head. You keep replaying different scenarios. You analyze what you could have done differently. Some days you can barely get out of bed. The guilt is eating you up inside. You feel isolated and lonely and it's hard to face anyone. You feel unsatisfied in your relationships. There is so much you need to get done but you feel stuck and unmotivated. You lie awake at night overthinking. You wake up feeling hopeless, unsure how you can get through the day. I know how you feel and I can help you get immediate relief.

I am a License Marriage and Family Therapist with over 10 years of clinical experience working with various individuals, couples, and families with Anxiety, Depression, Bipolar Disorder, Trauma, PTSD, Sexual Abuse, and Personality Disorders. I often utilize Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Solution-focused Therapy, Trauma-focused therapy, and Gestalt techniques, but I also use other approaches. I believe in working adamantly to make a real difference, using an authentic and gentle style.

Are you currently going through a difficult life change? As an experienced therapist, I dedicate myself to supporting individuals like you through the intricate journey of life. Whether you're grappling with anxiety that weighs you down, wrestling with the complexities of relationships, navigating through turbulent family conflicts, and relocations, or stepping into uncharted professional/school territories, I am here for you. Together, we will craft a path towards healing and growth, as you become the author of your own narrative. I want to empower you to trust in your strength and resilience as we embark on this journey.

Tired of suggestions of gratitude lists? I dive deep in my counseling style and seek to help you put the work in. My goal is to provide high-quality and accessible care. I am here to guide you on the path of healing - reducing anxiety, depression, and figuring out subconscious behavior patterns. I am here to help you gain insight into why you do the things you do or why you feel the things you feel.

My professional career spans more than 15 years’ experience providing direct bio-psycho-social-diagnostic evaluation and treatment planning client/patient-centered services with clinical practice specialties that include: integrative assessment, addiction(s) & substance abuse screening/treatment/relapse-prevention, dual-diagnosis treatment, psychoeducation, and psychotherapeutic services representing multiculturally diverse adolescents, adults, and the geriatric population(s). I am CAP/CADAC Certified and a National Health Service Psychologist.

I have 23+ years experience supporting a safe place to heal for individuals, couples, families and adolescents from a variety of experiences, faiths, and situations. I have an eclectic approach due to my many years of practice counseling, running groups and teaching. My goal is to treat each person as a unique individual and to encourage their reflection to create the life that you wish. I have many areas of expertise including all types of trauma, depression, anxiety, stress management, anger issues, communication skills, as well as career and self esteem. I am able to also use a spiritual perspective if that speaks to you.

Are you at an emotional breaking point in your relationship? Do you feel constant anxiety, fear and stress from your relationship? is your partner closed off to you? Have you felt that your partner has become avoidant and you noticed a change in their behavior? Or maybe there is infidelity involved and you feel confused! These indicators are signs that you need help to stabilize your relationship. Emotional problems within a relationship will create daily havoc for the whole family. Don't let this happen to your relationship! Please do not wait until it’s too late. Make the first step and reach out.

If you are having a difficult time dealing and would like to speak to someone to clarify your thoughts or figure out what to do next, it might be a good time to reach out for therapy. A lot of people feel isolated with their problems and have nobody to turn to about what really matters to them. You may feel like your past is not letting you have any peace and looking to move forward. Life is difficult and learning how to cope with the ups and downs is important, especially if you have been diagnosed with a mental illness like depression, anxiety, bipolar, schizophrenia, etc. or have suffered a loss or setback in your personal life.

A key to the effectiveness of therapy is the relationship itself; it's important to me that you feel accepted for exactly who you are at this moment. As your partner in change, I'm always looking beneath the surface to make meaning and connections. While helping you challenge unproductive thoughts and sharing tried and true techniques, I will help you process the experiences that have led to your current state so you can actively choose how to go forward on your journey, becoming the author of your own story. This way, you can become more resilient, better able to handle future challenges, and more prepared to rebound from setbacks.