Couples Counseling Therapists in Orlando, FL
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If you’re ready to rewrite your relationship story, rebuild trust, and create the partnership you desire, I’m here to support you every step of the way.
Are you feeling overwhelmed by challenges in your relationships, struggling to connect with your partner, and grappling with feelings of disconnection? I’m a dedicated therapist specializing in guiding couples through relationship difficulties using the renowned Gottman Method. Together, we embark on transformative journeys towards building stronger, more fulfilling connections. Schedule a FREE Consultation TODAY!
If you’re ready to rewrite your relationship story, rebuild trust, and create the partnership you desire, I’m here to support you every step of the way.
Are you feeling overwhelmed by challenges in your relationships, struggling to connect with your partner, and grappling with feelings of disconnection? I’m a dedicated therapist specializing in guiding couples through relationship difficulties using the renowned Gottman Method. Together, we embark on transformative journeys towards building stronger, more fulfilling connections. Schedule a FREE Consultation TODAY!
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I admire diversity and I am passionate about representation in mental health, providing awareness and advocacy. I have experience working with children, adolescents, young and elder adults managing life changes, anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, and more; to working with couples and families having difficulty with communication and unmet needs. I am a patient, progressive, and compassionate counselor. With my empowering techniques and use of feedback, I challenge clients to gain control and 'take back' their lives.
I admire diversity and I am passionate about representation in mental health, providing awareness and advocacy. I have experience working with children, adolescents, young and elder adults managing life changes, anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, and more; to working with couples and families having difficulty with communication and unmet needs. I am a patient, progressive, and compassionate counselor. With my empowering techniques and use of feedback, I challenge clients to gain control and 'take back' their lives.
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Orlando Counseling & Therapy Group
Counselor, MA, LMHC
Verified Verified
7 Endorsed
Orlando, FL 32814
Over the years, I have enjoyed working with many different populations, which include: the LGBTQ community, couples counseling, individuals dealing with mood disorders, career counseling, adolescents, and adults dealing with issues including anxiety/depression, addictions, relationship problems, and more.
Are you experiencing a problem in life that you feel you need help overcoming? The most difficult part might be admitting this and seeking help. We can partner together to help you set, evaluate, and reach your goals. I am a client-centered psychotherapist who utilizes different, individualized techniques. I want to help you to reach your full potential and become the best version of yourself that you can be. We can achieve this by facilitating a healing, therapeutic atmosphere in which you can address your issues and concerns in a non-judgmental and warm environment.
Over the years, I have enjoyed working with many different populations, which include: the LGBTQ community, couples counseling, individuals dealing with mood disorders, career counseling, adolescents, and adults dealing with issues including anxiety/depression, addictions, relationship problems, and more.
Are you experiencing a problem in life that you feel you need help overcoming? The most difficult part might be admitting this and seeking help. We can partner together to help you set, evaluate, and reach your goals. I am a client-centered psychotherapist who utilizes different, individualized techniques. I want to help you to reach your full potential and become the best version of yourself that you can be. We can achieve this by facilitating a healing, therapeutic atmosphere in which you can address your issues and concerns in a non-judgmental and warm environment.
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I enjoy helping individuals, couples, and families strengthen their relationships and achieve their goals. I have an integrated counseling approach, based primarily in cognitive-behavioral therapy, with couples and family counseling influenced by team research. I offer a warm and empathetic environment, while empowering you. (Office appointments available in Orlando and teletherapy throughout Florida.) Online scheduling is available on my website link.
I enjoy helping individuals, couples, and families strengthen their relationships and achieve their goals. I have an integrated counseling approach, based primarily in cognitive-behavioral therapy, with couples and family counseling influenced by team research. I offer a warm and empathetic environment, while empowering you. (Office appointments available in Orlando and teletherapy throughout Florida.) Online scheduling is available on my website link.
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Do you always feel like you keep messing up? Keep making the same mistakes over and over again? Are wondering why you just can't get it right? I'm here to tell you you're not hopeless. You can do things differently to get what you want. But you can't keep doing the same thing and hope for things to change. Here's the truth: chances are you haven't learned the skills you need to have a fulfilling relationship where you feel heard and understood. Your disappointment and hurt show up as anger and rage. You've lived a life of settling for whatever fell in your lap and realize that's not going to cut it anymore.
Do you always feel like you keep messing up? Keep making the same mistakes over and over again? Are wondering why you just can't get it right? I'm here to tell you you're not hopeless. You can do things differently to get what you want. But you can't keep doing the same thing and hope for things to change. Here's the truth: chances are you haven't learned the skills you need to have a fulfilling relationship where you feel heard and understood. Your disappointment and hurt show up as anger and rage. You've lived a life of settling for whatever fell in your lap and realize that's not going to cut it anymore.
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David Grimm
Marriage & Family Therapist, MDiv, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Orlando, FL 32835 (Online Only)
At this time I am only doing online video meetings. I agree with the philosophy that crisis is a combination of danger and opportunity. Human beings are very delicate emotionally and can suffer tremendously. My clinical experiences over the years have been very broad from child service agencies to residential treatment to outpatient psychiatry. Currently I work with individuals and families who struggle with with anxiety, depression, and relationship problems. I welcome longer term, deeper therapy work as well as problem-focused counseling with cognitive-behavioral interventions.
At this time I am only doing online video meetings. I agree with the philosophy that crisis is a combination of danger and opportunity. Human beings are very delicate emotionally and can suffer tremendously. My clinical experiences over the years have been very broad from child service agencies to residential treatment to outpatient psychiatry. Currently I work with individuals and families who struggle with with anxiety, depression, and relationship problems. I welcome longer term, deeper therapy work as well as problem-focused counseling with cognitive-behavioral interventions.
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I offer Relationship Assessments and Relationship Education to help you focus on what is strong in your relationship and develop skills and tools proven effective at helping relationships grow stronger and deeper.
Need support in dealing with marital or other relationship issues? Are you anxious or depressed? Perhaps you face spiritual issues or a crisis of faith. If so, let me assist you in resolving the issues confronting you so you can enjoy a more satisfying life. If your relationship with your teen is not going as well as you would like, or if a physical disability is affecting your relationships give me a call! I can help you move past your barriers and experience peace of mind. I work with individuals, couples, and families using the most effective therapeutic approaches.
I offer Relationship Assessments and Relationship Education to help you focus on what is strong in your relationship and develop skills and tools proven effective at helping relationships grow stronger and deeper.
Need support in dealing with marital or other relationship issues? Are you anxious or depressed? Perhaps you face spiritual issues or a crisis of faith. If so, let me assist you in resolving the issues confronting you so you can enjoy a more satisfying life. If your relationship with your teen is not going as well as you would like, or if a physical disability is affecting your relationships give me a call! I can help you move past your barriers and experience peace of mind. I work with individuals, couples, and families using the most effective therapeutic approaches.
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Tricia Bores Providence Counseling Center
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, LMHC
Verified Verified
Orlando, FL 32803
Do you feel stuck? Does life feel too hard? Are you lacking joy? Are you having difficulties going through a transition? Are you experiencing relationship struggles? At some point, each one of us will find ourself in one or more of these places.
“Owning our story can be hard, but not nearly as difficult as spending our lives running from it. Embracing our vulnerabilities is risky, but not nearly as dangerous as giving up on love and belonging and joy- the experiences that make us the most vulnerable. Only when we are brave enough to explore the darkness will we discover the infinite power of our light.” -Brené Brown
Do you feel stuck? Does life feel too hard? Are you lacking joy? Are you having difficulties going through a transition? Are you experiencing relationship struggles? At some point, each one of us will find ourself in one or more of these places.
“Owning our story can be hard, but not nearly as difficult as spending our lives running from it. Embracing our vulnerabilities is risky, but not nearly as dangerous as giving up on love and belonging and joy- the experiences that make us the most vulnerable. Only when we are brave enough to explore the darkness will we discover the infinite power of our light.” -Brené Brown
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Gilson Borges da Silva
Registered Mental Health Counselor Intern, MDiv, MACO
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Orlando, FL 32805
Gilson Da Silva is a Mental Health Counselor, fluent in English and Portuguese, who aims to assist individuals, children, couples, families and groups that might be dealing with issues affecting their mental health and well-being. Gilson adapts a partnership style, working with his clients to improve their mental health, encouraging them to discuss emotions and experiences, defining goals and developing action plans, while gaining insight during the therapeutic process. Gilson is well versed in a variety of issues such as anxiety, aging, depression, grief, parenting issues, relationships, self-image, stress and suicide.
Gilson Da Silva is a Mental Health Counselor, fluent in English and Portuguese, who aims to assist individuals, children, couples, families and groups that might be dealing with issues affecting their mental health and well-being. Gilson adapts a partnership style, working with his clients to improve their mental health, encouraging them to discuss emotions and experiences, defining goals and developing action plans, while gaining insight during the therapeutic process. Gilson is well versed in a variety of issues such as anxiety, aging, depression, grief, parenting issues, relationships, self-image, stress and suicide.
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Working with late adolescents, adults, couples, I seek to help the hurting to see more clearly what is happening, and give compassion to why they might feel the way they do.
Life can seem like a barrage of stimuli hurling at us. This makes it difficult to listen quietly and to be led intuitively. How do You respond? We all react differently or sometimes even destructively, manifesting in attempts at control, or feeling insecure and compulsive. If one feels anxious, afraid, and uncertain while trying to do life, the struggle to figure things out can seem even less navigable. I seek to create a safe environment that allows people in pain, emotional paralysis, fear, self harm, sadness, etc... to experience hope and gain practical skills in order to navigate their lives with more savvy and confidence.
Working with late adolescents, adults, couples, I seek to help the hurting to see more clearly what is happening, and give compassion to why they might feel the way they do.
Life can seem like a barrage of stimuli hurling at us. This makes it difficult to listen quietly and to be led intuitively. How do You respond? We all react differently or sometimes even destructively, manifesting in attempts at control, or feeling insecure and compulsive. If one feels anxious, afraid, and uncertain while trying to do life, the struggle to figure things out can seem even less navigable. I seek to create a safe environment that allows people in pain, emotional paralysis, fear, self harm, sadness, etc... to experience hope and gain practical skills in order to navigate their lives with more savvy and confidence.
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Paula Lowe-Chin is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor & Qualified Supervisor (LMHC-QS) who has over 15 years of experience working with others to help them grow and develop. She has worked with adults, adolescents, couples, and families. Paula has also worked with clinicians to help develop them into becoming better therapists who are skilled as assisting others in their growth. Paula completed her Master of Mental Health Counseling at Nova Southeastern University in Fort Lauderdale, FL.
Paula Lowe-Chin is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor & Qualified Supervisor (LMHC-QS) who has over 15 years of experience working with others to help them grow and develop. She has worked with adults, adolescents, couples, and families. Paula has also worked with clinicians to help develop them into becoming better therapists who are skilled as assisting others in their growth. Paula completed her Master of Mental Health Counseling at Nova Southeastern University in Fort Lauderdale, FL.
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I prioritize building a relationship that provides you the safety and trust to begin exploring the ways in which past experiences shape your present functioning.
Hi, welcome! My goal as a counselor is to provide you a safe, collaborative, creative, and authentic space in which you can share your story. My clients are often looking for support as they struggle with the complexities of what it means to be human: from life transitions to existential or spiritual concerns, relational issues and attachment to self esteem and identity. I'll guide you as we build upon your strengths to begin the shift out of survival mode. By embracing vulnerability and risk, we'll journey towards self exploration, healing, and a more meaningful and connected way of being.
I prioritize building a relationship that provides you the safety and trust to begin exploring the ways in which past experiences shape your present functioning.
Hi, welcome! My goal as a counselor is to provide you a safe, collaborative, creative, and authentic space in which you can share your story. My clients are often looking for support as they struggle with the complexities of what it means to be human: from life transitions to existential or spiritual concerns, relational issues and attachment to self esteem and identity. I'll guide you as we build upon your strengths to begin the shift out of survival mode. By embracing vulnerability and risk, we'll journey towards self exploration, healing, and a more meaningful and connected way of being.
![Photo of Andrea J Garwood, MA, LMHC, Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/3c9621a2-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/3/320x400.jpeg)
Over 25 years working with individuals and families. Over 18 years providing supervision to other mental health professionals and interns. My goal is to help you resolve emotional trauma or confusion, in a compassionate and non judgmental way. I am exp. in working with individuals coping with life-altering circumstances and illness, mood and anxiety disorders, life transitions, recovery, grief and loss, relationship stressors, and spiritual crisis. I also specialize in relationship counseling, trauma and recovery issues such as sexual abuse. I am experienced serving those with medical issues-HIV/AIDS, Breast cancer, PTSD and phobias. I'm also experienced serving military families and veterans.
Over 25 years working with individuals and families. Over 18 years providing supervision to other mental health professionals and interns. My goal is to help you resolve emotional trauma or confusion, in a compassionate and non judgmental way. I am exp. in working with individuals coping with life-altering circumstances and illness, mood and anxiety disorders, life transitions, recovery, grief and loss, relationship stressors, and spiritual crisis. I also specialize in relationship counseling, trauma and recovery issues such as sexual abuse. I am experienced serving those with medical issues-HIV/AIDS, Breast cancer, PTSD and phobias. I'm also experienced serving military families and veterans.
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Sometimes life weighs us down with major challenges. I believe that individuals, couples or families have the amazing capability of growing, healing and becoming more than anyone can predict, given the appropriate approach. Therapy is designed to guide and assist in this process and ranges from individual psychotherapy to family systems intervention. With my clinical associates Dr. Renee Von Raub, School Psychologist, Vanessa Mejias, LMHC, Tasha Williams, RMHCI, Shinell Stewart, RMHCI, Jamonte Barnes, RMHCI, and Calandra Jackson, RMHCI, we work in a mutual effort to resolve diverse relational, gender, sexual and disability issues.
Sometimes life weighs us down with major challenges. I believe that individuals, couples or families have the amazing capability of growing, healing and becoming more than anyone can predict, given the appropriate approach. Therapy is designed to guide and assist in this process and ranges from individual psychotherapy to family systems intervention. With my clinical associates Dr. Renee Von Raub, School Psychologist, Vanessa Mejias, LMHC, Tasha Williams, RMHCI, Shinell Stewart, RMHCI, Jamonte Barnes, RMHCI, and Calandra Jackson, RMHCI, we work in a mutual effort to resolve diverse relational, gender, sexual and disability issues.
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I work with individuals and couples to identify and overcome barriers to happiness, healthy functioning, and life satisfaction. Problems and symptoms experienced by clients may be caused by current difficult situations/experiences, or by an accumulation of life hardships, or by a combination of both. Some clients might experience a general sense of unhappiness others might have specific symptoms, but either way, they may not really know why. Often, the link between the true problem/s and symptoms is not obvious and I help clients to gain insight into what may be happening and find effective ways of coping.
I work with individuals and couples to identify and overcome barriers to happiness, healthy functioning, and life satisfaction. Problems and symptoms experienced by clients may be caused by current difficult situations/experiences, or by an accumulation of life hardships, or by a combination of both. Some clients might experience a general sense of unhappiness others might have specific symptoms, but either way, they may not really know why. Often, the link between the true problem/s and symptoms is not obvious and I help clients to gain insight into what may be happening and find effective ways of coping.
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Lawrence Flynn
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
Orlando, FL 32811 (Online Only)
For 25 years I have provided therapeutic mental health, addiction, relationship, family, crisis management, and wellness services for adults, couples, adolescents, children, families, aging adults, and veterans.
Discover Your Full Potential: Embrace Healing, Personal Growth, and Happiness through Therapy. “95% of my client’s report feeling better after only their 1st session”! I always have free same day 15-minute phone or video introductory consultations available. I am an experienced and compassionate behavioral health and wellness therapist driven by an authentic desire to guide and support anyone facing challenging individual and or life difficulties.
For 25 years I have provided therapeutic mental health, addiction, relationship, family, crisis management, and wellness services for adults, couples, adolescents, children, families, aging adults, and veterans.
Discover Your Full Potential: Embrace Healing, Personal Growth, and Happiness through Therapy. “95% of my client’s report feeling better after only their 1st session”! I always have free same day 15-minute phone or video introductory consultations available. I am an experienced and compassionate behavioral health and wellness therapist driven by an authentic desire to guide and support anyone facing challenging individual and or life difficulties.
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My name is Elange Guerrelus, a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with over 20 years of experience working with individuals, families, groups, and couples experiencing with cognitive, behavioral, emotional, and marital difficulties. I am a trained Gottman Couples therapist and a certified parent instructor along with an extensive and great experience in Christian counseling. It will my pleasure to assist you with your mental health needs. Throughout my professional experience, I utilized various psychotherapy methods and techniques to assist children and families experiencing psychological distress to improve their mental well-being.
My name is Elange Guerrelus, a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with over 20 years of experience working with individuals, families, groups, and couples experiencing with cognitive, behavioral, emotional, and marital difficulties. I am a trained Gottman Couples therapist and a certified parent instructor along with an extensive and great experience in Christian counseling. It will my pleasure to assist you with your mental health needs. Throughout my professional experience, I utilized various psychotherapy methods and techniques to assist children and families experiencing psychological distress to improve their mental well-being.
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Matthew Morris-Wood
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMFT, LCSW
Verified Verified
Orlando, FL 32835 (Online Only)
My passion is helping people overcome barriers to living happy and fulfilled lives - both within themselves and in relationships with others. I have 10 years of experience working with both adults and teens conducting individual, group, family and relationship therapy. My goal is to provide clients a safe and comfortable space to talk about their problems, while also guiding them toward solutions. I am experienced working with a variety of concerns including depression, anxiety, and life stressors. In addition, I specialize in helping people overcome challenges in relationships, whether romantic, social, or professional.
My passion is helping people overcome barriers to living happy and fulfilled lives - both within themselves and in relationships with others. I have 10 years of experience working with both adults and teens conducting individual, group, family and relationship therapy. My goal is to provide clients a safe and comfortable space to talk about their problems, while also guiding them toward solutions. I am experienced working with a variety of concerns including depression, anxiety, and life stressors. In addition, I specialize in helping people overcome challenges in relationships, whether romantic, social, or professional.
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Are you dealing with trauma, anxiety, difficult childhood experiences, problematic family dynamics, marriage or relationship issues, divorce, difficulty in making decisions, depression, military/abuse trauma, pain management, and unhealthy relationships? Are you dissatisfied with your career path? Is military life or military family life part of your clinical picture?
Are you dealing with trauma, anxiety, difficult childhood experiences, problematic family dynamics, marriage or relationship issues, divorce, difficulty in making decisions, depression, military/abuse trauma, pain management, and unhealthy relationships? Are you dissatisfied with your career path? Is military life or military family life part of your clinical picture?
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I specialize and have particular interest in working with relationship concerns, life transitions, depression, anxiety reduction and social phobia, self-esteem, identity development, women's issues, body image concerns, career concerns, multicultural concerns, GLBTQ issues, grief and loss, and trauma recovery.
Starting or returning to therapy can be one of the most difficult, yet positive and rewarding decisions you make in your life. In therapy I strive to offer a safe space to gain increased self-awareness and to examine what may have you feeling stuck and overwhelmed. Through the process of therapy, you can shift your current way of doing things, change life-patterns and overcome barriers that keep getting in your way. It takes courage to begin therapy, but once you make the decision, it will likely enhance your sense of self, your relationships, and your quality of life.
I specialize and have particular interest in working with relationship concerns, life transitions, depression, anxiety reduction and social phobia, self-esteem, identity development, women's issues, body image concerns, career concerns, multicultural concerns, GLBTQ issues, grief and loss, and trauma recovery.
Starting or returning to therapy can be one of the most difficult, yet positive and rewarding decisions you make in your life. In therapy I strive to offer a safe space to gain increased self-awareness and to examine what may have you feeling stuck and overwhelmed. Through the process of therapy, you can shift your current way of doing things, change life-patterns and overcome barriers that keep getting in your way. It takes courage to begin therapy, but once you make the decision, it will likely enhance your sense of self, your relationships, and your quality of life.
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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.