Therapists in 34103
Susan McDonald
Counselor, LMHC, MS
Verified Verified
Naples, FL 34103
You have the power to live well now. As a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and Life Coach, I use a combination of powerful techniques and methodologies to help access that power. Together we will discover what's in the way of you being able to get control of your stress. We will work together to get clarity about what you want going forward and develop a plan that creates new possibility for your future. If you are ready to feel better, triumph over your challenges, & experience relief, I am here for you.
You have the power to live well now. As a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and Life Coach, I use a combination of powerful techniques and methodologies to help access that power. Together we will discover what's in the way of you being able to get control of your stress. We will work together to get clarity about what you want going forward and develop a plan that creates new possibility for your future. If you are ready to feel better, triumph over your challenges, & experience relief, I am here for you.
Alexandra Vaganova
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT, MCAP, CHT
Verified Verified
Naples, FL 34103 (Online Only)
From the outside, you look like you’ve got it all together ... But it feels like a totally different story on the inside. You may be fed up with constant worries and sadness, feeling overwhelmed or on edge. You might not even remember when things didn't feel this way. But one thing is for sure: you're ready for some relief. You're ready to feel calm. You're ready to feel grounded and at peace with yourself. Most of all, you're ready to rediscover your true, confident self. Let's throw political correctness out, get down to business, and help you solve your problems.
From the outside, you look like you’ve got it all together ... But it feels like a totally different story on the inside. You may be fed up with constant worries and sadness, feeling overwhelmed or on edge. You might not even remember when things didn't feel this way. But one thing is for sure: you're ready for some relief. You're ready to feel calm. You're ready to feel grounded and at peace with yourself. Most of all, you're ready to rediscover your true, confident self. Let's throw political correctness out, get down to business, and help you solve your problems.
Eva Smidova
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhDr, LMFT, LGBTQA+, CTCT, PhD
Verified Verified
Naples, FL 34103
I am honored meeting clients for psychotherapeutic, counseling, and assessment services based on a respect for their uniqueness, gender, family values, culture, and religion.
Dear client, YOU ARE MY SPECIALTY! Let me help you get the most out of your life, relationships, and career. I am a skilled psychotherapist, counselor, certified transgender care therapist, and hypnotherapist with an international experience. My areas of emphasis are: psychotherapy with couples, families, individuals, children and teens, LGB and Transgender care, relational concerns, infidelity, sexual therapy, parenting challenges, personal growth, self-esteem and empowerment, mind and body connection work, transitions of life/career/family, anxiety and depression, death, loss and grief, trauma. Successful therapy is about you feeling better, changed, balanced, satisfied, challenged, glowing YOU!
I am honored meeting clients for psychotherapeutic, counseling, and assessment services based on a respect for their uniqueness, gender, family values, culture, and religion.
Dear client, YOU ARE MY SPECIALTY! Let me help you get the most out of your life, relationships, and career. I am a skilled psychotherapist, counselor, certified transgender care therapist, and hypnotherapist with an international experience. My areas of emphasis are: psychotherapy with couples, families, individuals, children and teens, LGB and Transgender care, relational concerns, infidelity, sexual therapy, parenting challenges, personal growth, self-esteem and empowerment, mind and body connection work, transitions of life/career/family, anxiety and depression, death, loss and grief, trauma. Successful therapy is about you feeling better, changed, balanced, satisfied, challenged, glowing YOU!
Amanda Portman
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CEMDR
Verified Verified
Naples, FL 34103
I specialize in trauma, inner child, parts work, abuse, neglect, attachment issues, family dynamics issues, boundary setting, betrayal, marital/couples issues, parenting tools, grief, suicide loss, stress, postpartum, CPTSD, anxiety, & others.
I use multiple approaches to treatment and I’m certified in EMDR therapy (since 2016). Telehealth services are available to all Vermont, Florida, & Kentucky residents. There is currently a waitlist for an in office/insurance appointment, online/cash pay telehealth appointments can be scheduled online at www.amandaportman.com or by contacting me via phone/email.
I specialize in trauma, inner child, parts work, abuse, neglect, attachment issues, family dynamics issues, boundary setting, betrayal, marital/couples issues, parenting tools, grief, suicide loss, stress, postpartum, CPTSD, anxiety, & others.
I use multiple approaches to treatment and I’m certified in EMDR therapy (since 2016). Telehealth services are available to all Vermont, Florida, & Kentucky residents. There is currently a waitlist for an in office/insurance appointment, online/cash pay telehealth appointments can be scheduled online at www.amandaportman.com or by contacting me via phone/email.
Kalyani Gopal
Psychologist, PhD, HSPP, FACAPP
Verified Verified
Naples, FL 34103
Specialties: Neuropsychology, psychological testing and evaluation, attachment disorders, personality disorders, sex trafficking victims, domestic violence victims, juvenile delinquency, academic failure,school adjustment, mental illness in all ages, child abuse and neglect, family therapy, couples therapy, marital therapy, trauma treatment, parenting challenges, foster care and foster parenting. She specializes in women's health issues, male relationships and commitment issues, couples therapy, divorce mediation and is a credentialed custody evaluator and disability evaluator. She is the author of two books and two clinical workbooks. The book, "How to Nurture the Traumatized Child" is available on Amazon.
Specialties: Neuropsychology, psychological testing and evaluation, attachment disorders, personality disorders, sex trafficking victims, domestic violence victims, juvenile delinquency, academic failure,school adjustment, mental illness in all ages, child abuse and neglect, family therapy, couples therapy, marital therapy, trauma treatment, parenting challenges, foster care and foster parenting. She specializes in women's health issues, male relationships and commitment issues, couples therapy, divorce mediation and is a credentialed custody evaluator and disability evaluator. She is the author of two books and two clinical workbooks. The book, "How to Nurture the Traumatized Child" is available on Amazon.
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Family Therapy
What do family therapists do?
A family therapist facilitates the process of understanding and improving how a family functions. The therapist will help family members develop empathy for one another. They’ll seek to understand existing patterns, misunderstandings, and conflicts that arise, in order to help the family arrive at a realistic, unified understanding and develop the coping skills they need to build stronger relationships.
How long does therapy for families take to work?
Therapy manifests differently in every family; a common time frame is 12 weekly sessions, but some families may see improvement after just a few weeks. Families should discuss their goals with the therapist at the beginning of the process and periodically revisit those goals to assess their progress together.
How can you encourage a family member to attend family therapy?
You can encourage family members to attend therapy by expressing with both love and concern the challenges you see and explaining how a therapist could help the family navigate those challenges together. An outside perspective can help everyone feel heard, get on the same page, and develop new skills. If family members are still hesitant, it may be helpful to emphasize that family therapy is short-term—it won’t last forever.
Is therapy for families effective?
Family therapy can significantly improve family dynamics and relationships. Research suggests that family therapy can help individuals understand their role in the family, communicate and solve problems together, reduce conflict and draw boundaries when necessary, and develop coping skills for stressors, major life changes, and mental or physical illnesses within the family.