Couples Counseling Therapists in Melbourne, FL

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Tracey Leigh Spradling
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Melbourne, FL 32935
As a licensed marriage and family therapist I work with individuals, couples, adolescents and young children in many areas from life adjustments and stress to academic and behavior issues. I offer an approach that is tailored to the needs of the individual. I strive to provide an environment where the client feels safe, valued, and encouraged to explore and discover within themselves a healthier approach to life's difficulties.
As a licensed marriage and family therapist I work with individuals, couples, adolescents and young children in many areas from life adjustments and stress to academic and behavior issues. I offer an approach that is tailored to the needs of the individual. I strive to provide an environment where the client feels safe, valued, and encouraged to explore and discover within themselves a healthier approach to life's difficulties.
(321) 684-7047 x266 View (321) 684-7047 x266
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Nathaly Morales- Relationship Therapist
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Melbourne, FL 32907  (Online Only)
As a bilingual therapist (English/Spanish), I am committed to guiding couples in distress and individuals struggling with generational trauma and maladaptive behaviors. If you and your partner are facing perpetual problems and seeking reconnection, or if you're an individual with an overactive nervous system, I am here to help you navigate your past experiences and empower you to build resilience and find renewed purpose.
As a bilingual therapist (English/Spanish), I am committed to guiding couples in distress and individuals struggling with generational trauma and maladaptive behaviors. If you and your partner are facing perpetual problems and seeking reconnection, or if you're an individual with an overactive nervous system, I am here to help you navigate your past experiences and empower you to build resilience and find renewed purpose.
(321) 450-9740 View (321) 450-9740
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Becky Bunker
Counselor, LMHC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Melbourne, FL 32935  (Online Only)
I have 23 years of experience in the human service field working individuals as well as couples.
Do you feel like you are on the outskirts of society, never fitting in? I specialize in working with people who often feel like they are not a part of the larger community: Men's Issues, Autism, and members of LGBTQ+ community. Do you feel like you are alone, never fit in, society often dictates what we can and cannot say and do, have anger issues, get overwhelmed, not know how to appropriately communicate or express your feelings, or feel judged? Are you experiencing unwanted or obsessive thoughts, depression, anxiety, hypo/hyperactivity to sensory input?
I have 23 years of experience in the human service field working individuals as well as couples.
Do you feel like you are on the outskirts of society, never fitting in? I specialize in working with people who often feel like they are not a part of the larger community: Men's Issues, Autism, and members of LGBTQ+ community. Do you feel like you are alone, never fit in, society often dictates what we can and cannot say and do, have anger issues, get overwhelmed, not know how to appropriately communicate or express your feelings, or feel judged? Are you experiencing unwanted or obsessive thoughts, depression, anxiety, hypo/hyperactivity to sensory input?
(321) 613-6570 View (321) 613-6570
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Natalie Purnell
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Melbourne, FL 32940  (Online Only)
I offer a comprehensive Person Centered approach to mental health care that uses the therapeutic relationship to support and promote self confidence/esteem and overall symptom reduction.
Good Day! I am a dedicated and compassionate therapist with a history of over 20 years working with individuals and families facing substance use/misuse, addictions, couples navigating relationship challenges, and individuals and families across the life span. I care for adolescents, young adults and those wanting to reach new levels of life and relationship success, career counseling, premarital guidance, and helping individuals adjust to life's transitions, I am committed to providing strengths based support to those with a desire to improve their emotional wellbeing and overall quality of life.
I offer a comprehensive Person Centered approach to mental health care that uses the therapeutic relationship to support and promote self confidence/esteem and overall symptom reduction.
Good Day! I am a dedicated and compassionate therapist with a history of over 20 years working with individuals and families facing substance use/misuse, addictions, couples navigating relationship challenges, and individuals and families across the life span. I care for adolescents, young adults and those wanting to reach new levels of life and relationship success, career counseling, premarital guidance, and helping individuals adjust to life's transitions, I am committed to providing strengths based support to those with a desire to improve their emotional wellbeing and overall quality of life.
(321) 415-8607 View (321) 415-8607
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Katie Ziskind
Marriage & Family Therapist, BS, MA, LMFT, RYT500
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Melbourne, FL 32935
Are you fighting or arguing and feeling hopeless afterwards? Do you have a sexless marriage? Wishing you had more frequent sex? Wanting better communication skills, more intimacy and a better sex life? Are you stressed and frustrated with the state of your relationship and feeling sexually rejected, or avoiding sex all together? Stuck and needing help rebuilding sexual desire? It can be overwhelming without a safe place. I help distant couples rebuild their sex life. You get a safe place to talk about sex and intimacy in a confident and comfortable way. And, you can overcome anger, betrayal, secret keeping, and infidelity.
Are you fighting or arguing and feeling hopeless afterwards? Do you have a sexless marriage? Wishing you had more frequent sex? Wanting better communication skills, more intimacy and a better sex life? Are you stressed and frustrated with the state of your relationship and feeling sexually rejected, or avoiding sex all together? Stuck and needing help rebuilding sexual desire? It can be overwhelming without a safe place. I help distant couples rebuild their sex life. You get a safe place to talk about sex and intimacy in a confident and comfortable way. And, you can overcome anger, betrayal, secret keeping, and infidelity.
(727) 732-4947 View (727) 732-4947
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Kimberly Mehl
Registered Mental Health Counselor Intern, MS, NCC, RMHCI
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Melbourne, FL 32940
Life comes with an array of challenges and building resilience is the key to navigating these stressors. I work with individuals, couples, and children to help build healthy coping skills, a strong self-esteem, and skills to assist with success in life. Using many strategies, I focus on strengths and current issues while helping you find happiness through various techniques, interventions, and fun activities while providing a safe space for you to feel comfortable sharing your personal stories and struggles.
Life comes with an array of challenges and building resilience is the key to navigating these stressors. I work with individuals, couples, and children to help build healthy coping skills, a strong self-esteem, and skills to assist with success in life. Using many strategies, I focus on strengths and current issues while helping you find happiness through various techniques, interventions, and fun activities while providing a safe space for you to feel comfortable sharing your personal stories and struggles.
(321) 323-9069 View (321) 323-9069
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Jerry Lawson
Counselor, MA, LMHC, QS
Verified Verified
Melbourne, FL 32935
Jerry is an EMDRIA trained EMDR therapist that specializes in the areas of trauma, addiction issues, anxiety, depression, identity crisis, and relationship conflict.
If you are searching to regain hope in your life, relationships, and career, then I would love to work with you. I have been working in the mental health field since 2015. I received my undergraduate degree in Biology from Clearwater Christian College and I later received my Masters of Arts in Professional Counseling from Liberty University. My own six year struggle with opioids and prescription medication addiction led him to want to inspire and help others face their mental health struggles and walk them through their recovery.
Jerry is an EMDRIA trained EMDR therapist that specializes in the areas of trauma, addiction issues, anxiety, depression, identity crisis, and relationship conflict.
If you are searching to regain hope in your life, relationships, and career, then I would love to work with you. I have been working in the mental health field since 2015. I received my undergraduate degree in Biology from Clearwater Christian College and I later received my Masters of Arts in Professional Counseling from Liberty University. My own six year struggle with opioids and prescription medication addiction led him to want to inspire and help others face their mental health struggles and walk them through their recovery.
(321) 320-6249 View (321) 320-6249
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Brittany Bartusek
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, QS
Verified Verified
Melbourne, FL 32937  (Online Only)
I have over 10 years of experience working with new medical diagnosis, medical complications, and health related difficulties affecting daily living. I work often with individuals experiencing anxiety, workplace stress, family dynamics and relationship stress, advocacy, trauma, first responders, and grief. I also offer couples or marriage counseling.
I have over 10 years of experience working with new medical diagnosis, medical complications, and health related difficulties affecting daily living. I work often with individuals experiencing anxiety, workplace stress, family dynamics and relationship stress, advocacy, trauma, first responders, and grief. I also offer couples or marriage counseling.
(321) 334-4707 View (321) 334-4707
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Lori A Berk
Counselor, MS, LMHC, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Melbourne, FL 32935
Are you experiencing symptoms of stress? anxiety? depression? grief? relationship problems? Are you unsure about how to choose your path or reach your goals? Reaching out for help with these and other common problems can often feel difficult and scary to do. Whether you just need a safe place to be heard or you want to learn new ways of thinking, acting or being; my goal as a therapist is to work together with you to discover where you are and help you get to where you want to be, while at the same time leaving you feeling cared for and understood.
Are you experiencing symptoms of stress? anxiety? depression? grief? relationship problems? Are you unsure about how to choose your path or reach your goals? Reaching out for help with these and other common problems can often feel difficult and scary to do. Whether you just need a safe place to be heard or you want to learn new ways of thinking, acting or being; my goal as a therapist is to work together with you to discover where you are and help you get to where you want to be, while at the same time leaving you feeling cared for and understood.
(321) 392-6722 View (321) 392-6722
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Rena Eckhaus Marvin
MS, CRC, CVE, CHC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Melbourne, FL 32935
WHY is your life the way it is? WHAT can you do about it? Whether you're going through a transition, relationship problems, dealing with anxiety, depression, grief, trauma or just looking to find your purpose in life, I would be honored to guide you in your process of healing and transformation. If you are ready, I will teach you the ins and outs and HOW of playing this game we call LIFE. I will guide you in accessing your innate wisdom and learning how to trust the guidance of your inner GPS. Become more resourceful, empowered and free to consciously create and attract the life you want and deserve. Find your joy in the journey.
WHY is your life the way it is? WHAT can you do about it? Whether you're going through a transition, relationship problems, dealing with anxiety, depression, grief, trauma or just looking to find your purpose in life, I would be honored to guide you in your process of healing and transformation. If you are ready, I will teach you the ins and outs and HOW of playing this game we call LIFE. I will guide you in accessing your innate wisdom and learning how to trust the guidance of your inner GPS. Become more resourceful, empowered and free to consciously create and attract the life you want and deserve. Find your joy in the journey.
(772) 879-5967 View (772) 879-5967
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Rachel Pugliese
Registered Mental Health Counselor Intern, MA, RMHCI
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Melbourne, FL 32940
You do not need to white knuckle your way through life anymore; sometimes the strongest thing you can do is allow yourself to receive help from others. I invite you to welcome the three C’s into your life through counseling: compassion, challenge, and change. I primarily work with individuals and couples who are ready to take their next steps in healing from the past and working towards a restored future.
You do not need to white knuckle your way through life anymore; sometimes the strongest thing you can do is allow yourself to receive help from others. I invite you to welcome the three C’s into your life through counseling: compassion, challenge, and change. I primarily work with individuals and couples who are ready to take their next steps in healing from the past and working towards a restored future.
(321) 799-6510 View (321) 799-6510
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Ariel Wilson
Registered Mental Health Counselor Intern, MA, RMHCI
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Melbourne, FL 32940
I've worked extensively with individuals facing challenges such as substance use, loss, trauma, depression, anxiety, relationship struggles, and parenting.
I'm all about making a positive impact through therapy. As a dedicated therapist, I've had the privilege of working with diverse groups and bringing a ton of experience to the table. Whether it's tackling life's hurdles or nurturing personal growth, I'm here to support you on your unique journey.
I've worked extensively with individuals facing challenges such as substance use, loss, trauma, depression, anxiety, relationship struggles, and parenting.
I'm all about making a positive impact through therapy. As a dedicated therapist, I've had the privilege of working with diverse groups and bringing a ton of experience to the table. Whether it's tackling life's hurdles or nurturing personal growth, I'm here to support you on your unique journey.
(321) 757-4015 View (321) 757-4015
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James Victor Eaton
Counselor, LMHC, MBA
Verified Verified
Melbourne, FL 32940
Treatment and evaluation of sexual pathologies, forensic evaluations and expert testimony in circuit and federal court, individuals counseling, couples counseling, and group psychotherapy, Certified Hypnotherapist addressing phobias, trauma, pain and generalized anxiety.
I believe "that we need to face our fears in order to heal", Individuals need to talk about their difficulties rather than act upon them. My belief in treatment is "we need to see and explore the best in each person and help them overcome barriers that impede their potential to grow. Mr. Eaton is a Partner and one of the Original Founder's of Adult and Child Counseling and Psychiatric Center, PA. He specializes in the treatment of trauma related issues, depression, forensic evaluation and treatment, impulse control, addiction treatment, anxiety and depression in adolescents and adults as well as couples counseling.
Treatment and evaluation of sexual pathologies, forensic evaluations and expert testimony in circuit and federal court, individuals counseling, couples counseling, and group psychotherapy, Certified Hypnotherapist addressing phobias, trauma, pain and generalized anxiety.
I believe "that we need to face our fears in order to heal", Individuals need to talk about their difficulties rather than act upon them. My belief in treatment is "we need to see and explore the best in each person and help them overcome barriers that impede their potential to grow. Mr. Eaton is a Partner and one of the Original Founder's of Adult and Child Counseling and Psychiatric Center, PA. He specializes in the treatment of trauma related issues, depression, forensic evaluation and treatment, impulse control, addiction treatment, anxiety and depression in adolescents and adults as well as couples counseling.
(321) 414-9736 x4 View (321) 414-9736 x4
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Dr. Megan L Scharett
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT, LMHC
Verified Verified
Melbourne, FL 32935
I have over 10 years experience serving children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families.
Let's make change happen together. We will strive to free you from the past or present concerns that have been holding you back and move you toward a better future. We will set goals and work to meet each of them. A sense of trust and understanding will be developed in order to establish a safe, comfortable, therapeutic environment. You will find that I will provide you the encouragement, motivation, and desire to create meaningful and lasting change in your life. My calm and warm demeanor coupled with cognitive behavioral techniques make my office the place to be.
I have over 10 years experience serving children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families.
Let's make change happen together. We will strive to free you from the past or present concerns that have been holding you back and move you toward a better future. We will set goals and work to meet each of them. A sense of trust and understanding will be developed in order to establish a safe, comfortable, therapeutic environment. You will find that I will provide you the encouragement, motivation, and desire to create meaningful and lasting change in your life. My calm and warm demeanor coupled with cognitive behavioral techniques make my office the place to be.
(407) 512-6294 View (407) 512-6294
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Audrey Jean Jones
Registered Mental Health Counselor Intern, MS, RMHCI
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Melbourne, FL 32940
As a mindfulness-based clinician, I serve individuals, couples, families, and children. It is my intention to guide clients in growing beyond the conflicts that initiated therapy. Often times, people embark on therapy, unknowing why problems persist. Therapy is a journey in which I intend to assist clients in uncovering the unknowns to create a more meaningful life, to better navigate life stressors/unexpected events, and increase confidence in decision making. With intervention and therapeutic alliance, we will work together to reduce the internal conflicts that may contribute to the external problems.
As a mindfulness-based clinician, I serve individuals, couples, families, and children. It is my intention to guide clients in growing beyond the conflicts that initiated therapy. Often times, people embark on therapy, unknowing why problems persist. Therapy is a journey in which I intend to assist clients in uncovering the unknowns to create a more meaningful life, to better navigate life stressors/unexpected events, and increase confidence in decision making. With intervention and therapeutic alliance, we will work together to reduce the internal conflicts that may contribute to the external problems.
(321) 290-1606 View (321) 290-1606
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Cresenda L Jones
Registered Mental Health Counselor Intern, RMHCI, MA, MEd, MBA
Verified Verified
Melbourne, FL 32935
I have a solid foundation for helping diverse clients achieve their goals and desired outcomes. Greater peace, self-awareness, self-management, and relationship management are goals many clients strive to achieve. I bring warmth, knowledge, skills, humor, and resources to support clients. After facilitating ten Healing for Damaged Emotions discussion groups, I published Spiritual Maturity: God's Will for Emotional Health and Healing in 2014. Though I serve clients with my faith views, I welcome and have served many clients regardless of their faith views and affiliations.
I have a solid foundation for helping diverse clients achieve their goals and desired outcomes. Greater peace, self-awareness, self-management, and relationship management are goals many clients strive to achieve. I bring warmth, knowledge, skills, humor, and resources to support clients. After facilitating ten Healing for Damaged Emotions discussion groups, I published Spiritual Maturity: God's Will for Emotional Health and Healing in 2014. Though I serve clients with my faith views, I welcome and have served many clients regardless of their faith views and affiliations.
(321) 326-9456 View (321) 326-9456
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Sue Kiley
Counselor, PhD, LMHC, QS
Verified Verified
Melbourne, FL 32901
I provide individual and couples counseling for ages 13 to adult, specializing in working with those who struggle with PTSD, depression, anxiety, grief/loss, poor self-esteem, relationship challenges or who have experienced trauma, abuse, controlling partners, domestic or dating violence, sexual assault, or stalking.
Struggling with trauma, specific challenges, mental health or life issues? I look forward to working with you. Whether past trauma, a serious recent incident, or a general life struggle; counseling can help you resolve, heal, and empower you to find your best self and to create your best life. Additionally, having earned a doctorate degree in Counseling Psychology with a specialization in marriage and family therapy and, as a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with 35 years of clinical experience, I also enjoy working with all couples- married or not, LGBTQ or straight, to problem-solve, and address conflict & disconnection.
I provide individual and couples counseling for ages 13 to adult, specializing in working with those who struggle with PTSD, depression, anxiety, grief/loss, poor self-esteem, relationship challenges or who have experienced trauma, abuse, controlling partners, domestic or dating violence, sexual assault, or stalking.
Struggling with trauma, specific challenges, mental health or life issues? I look forward to working with you. Whether past trauma, a serious recent incident, or a general life struggle; counseling can help you resolve, heal, and empower you to find your best self and to create your best life. Additionally, having earned a doctorate degree in Counseling Psychology with a specialization in marriage and family therapy and, as a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with 35 years of clinical experience, I also enjoy working with all couples- married or not, LGBTQ or straight, to problem-solve, and address conflict & disconnection.
(321) 339-2808 View (321) 339-2808
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Arlena Sharpe Brookins
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Melbourne, FL 32940
I believe in working with the total person: mind, body, and spirit. I assist clients in finding their own personal strength, wisdom, and enlightenment. I have experience working with neurotypical and neurodiverse individuals, couples, and families struggling with a myriad of issues, including substance use, relationships, anxiety, grief, and trauma. I work with the client’s strengths while helping each to examine themself, their environment, and the relationship between the two. The change is in you. I am here to help.
I believe in working with the total person: mind, body, and spirit. I assist clients in finding their own personal strength, wisdom, and enlightenment. I have experience working with neurotypical and neurodiverse individuals, couples, and families struggling with a myriad of issues, including substance use, relationships, anxiety, grief, and trauma. I work with the client’s strengths while helping each to examine themself, their environment, and the relationship between the two. The change is in you. I am here to help.
(321) 241-2569 View (321) 241-2569
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Alan P. Smith
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Melbourne, FL 32940  (Online Only)
I have worked over 33 years as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with clients of all ages. Working extensively with individuals, couples, and their families addressing a variety of issues including but not limited to: ADHD, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, divorce and serious mental health diagnoses. My commitment as a therapist has always been to achieve results in a safe environment for all my clients. My passion has been helping people becoming clear in what they want in life and realizing their potential.
I have worked over 33 years as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with clients of all ages. Working extensively with individuals, couples, and their families addressing a variety of issues including but not limited to: ADHD, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, divorce and serious mental health diagnoses. My commitment as a therapist has always been to achieve results in a safe environment for all my clients. My passion has been helping people becoming clear in what they want in life and realizing their potential.
(321) 732-7366 View (321) 732-7366
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Erin Kelley
Counselor, MEd, LMHC, CAP, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Melbourne, FL 32901
My areas of expertise include couples, marital, substance abuse recovery, LGBTQ+ issues, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, and strategies to cope with family and life challenges.
I incorporate mindfulness into the counseling process, which focuses attention on the present moment. This empowers you to address current concerns and symptoms as well as to resolve troublesome patterns. Drawing from cognitive behavioral, solution-focused, family systems, strength-based, and Gestalt practices, I work with you to achieve wholeness, contentment, and well-being.
My areas of expertise include couples, marital, substance abuse recovery, LGBTQ+ issues, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, and strategies to cope with family and life challenges.
I incorporate mindfulness into the counseling process, which focuses attention on the present moment. This empowers you to address current concerns and symptoms as well as to resolve troublesome patterns. Drawing from cognitive behavioral, solution-focused, family systems, strength-based, and Gestalt practices, I work with you to achieve wholeness, contentment, and well-being.
(321) 420-1427 View (321) 420-1427
Couples Counseling Therapists

Does couples counseling work?

Research shows that couples counseling is effective; it can reduce relationship distress and improve emotional awareness, communication, empathy, intimacy, and overall relationship satisfaction. For example, emotionally focused therapy was found to be effective for about 75 percent of couples, and those benefits lasted at least two years.

When should a couple seek counseling?

Couples can benefit from counseling if they consistently struggle in their relationship. They may have lost the ability to communicate effectively, become entrenched in harmful patterns, begun to fight more than usual, broken the other’s trust, suffered from a mental or physical illness, or faced any number of other challenges. Many therapists offer free consultations, so if a couple isn’t sure whether therapy is necessary, asking directly can provide clarity.

How can I get my partner to go to couples therapy?

The decision to seek couples therapy is often driven by one partner, who then convinces the other to participate. When discussing the idea, the initiator should be direct and assertive. They can state the problems they see and explain how the relationship would benefit from therapy. In more serious cases, they can also explain how their relationship may suffer without making any changes or seeking professional help.

How does a couple prepare for couples counseling?

The anticipation of beginning couples counseling can be difficult—sometimes more difficult than the first session itself. Taking a few moments to reflect can allay those concerns: What are the current challenges? When and how did they begin? What do they want the relationship to look like in the future? Reflecting on these questions can help individuals or couples articulate their goals. Of course, the therapist will also ask questions and guide couples through the process.