Family Therapy in Melbourne, FL

I am a warm, gentle, non-judgemental therapist that has over 10years of experience. I support people with both professionally diagnosed and self-diagnosed neurodiversity. I am trauma informed regarding both big and small traumas. I specialized in working with people who are neurodivergent (autistic, ADHD, Dyslexic, TBI, and learning disabilities). I have lived experience as a neurodivergent person. I can also help support caregivers and family members who are learning to have more compassion and understanding of family members with formally and self-diagnosed autism or ADHD.

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.

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.

I am an accomplished and highly resourceful provider with a comprehensive educational background offering a broad skill set in mental health services and special education. I am a few months away from being a fully licensed therapist and have a doctorate in education. I utilize modalities such as Behavioral Therapy, Psycho-dynamic, and Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT) techniques incorporating a family/caregiver system approach. I also provide consultation and training to multidisciplinary teams and schools to ensure quality continuity of services.

I strive to help my clients who feel lost, unmotivated, and isolated to find more fulfilment in their lives. Together we'll get through work, social, and family issues that seem to be overbearing and find peace within ourselves and for others. Whether you are spiritual, religious, or ambivalent I make sure to work with your values and prioritize what you want to achieve in life. We have such a short time on earth, I want to help you live it to your fullest. If after our first session you feel I am not a good fit, I can connect you with one of the many specialists in my network.

It is important that my clients have issues that I am qualified to treat. An ideal client would be willing to explore, understand, and work through their psychological and emotional challenges. Their needs consist of a nonjudgmental space where they feel seen, heard, and understood, allowing them to express themselves freely and practical tools and coping strategies to manage symptoms of anxiety, depression, or stress and to navigate challenging emotions or situations.

I am accepting new clients. I appreciate the opportunity to present myself as a possible therapist in your life. This is the first day of the rest of your life, and making the first call may be the most difficult step you take. You may expect compassionate, caring and committed service in addressing issues that may include PTSD, depression, suicidal activity, anxiety, grief, marital discord, spiritual doubt and moral injury. I also assist Veterans in applying for Disability Benefits. It would be my privilege to work with you in setting realistic and achievable goals on your path to self-discovery and hope for the future.

Everyone faces situations that can make life seem overwhelming. I know it can be difficult to make the decision to seek out help. But I also know from experience that the decision to face a problem directly is always a decision of strength. I consider it a privilege to work with individuals, couples, and families who are caught up in the stress of life and who need practical and effective strategies that will help them cope more effectively.

COUPLE'S COUNSELING & FAMILY THERAPY: Specializing in resolving conflict, healing emotional wounds and restoring relationships. I also treat a variety of conditions related to anxiety and depression, offer life coaching and specialize in working with people of faith. You'll learn valuable communication, problem solving and conflict resolution skills and how to fight fair. I encourage assertiveness and promote authenticity and healthy boundaries. We might also explore coping mechanisms, attachment and parenting styles, and love languages. I help my clients better understand their feelings and communicate their needs.

Depression, Anxiety, Stress, Relationships. There are many reasons why we choose counseling and everyone's goals for the future are different.

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.

Are you struggling to manage anxiety and stress? Are you feeling sad, and maybe frustrated with how you feel versus how you think you should be feeling? Is tension and distress with your partner(s) frequent, or do you feel like you need help to find common ground? When so much feels uncertain, I will be there to help and to listen, and to work with you to achieve what you need out of therapy. I provide an empathetic and secure therapy space for you to create compassion and security in relationships – even when that relationship is with yourself. I see life as a learning process, and believe that everyone can benefit from therapy.

When your family life starts to devolve, life can begin to feel out of control, leading to feelings of powerlessness and helplessness. Family means Love. Family means Connection. Family means Life. And when "family" isn't exhibiting these valuable experiences, it can often affect the way we feel about ourselves and others. Families come to me for help with issues such as divorce, infidelity, parenting stress and much more.

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 specialize in Anxiety, Depression, & Mood Disorders. I am a licensed professional counselor that has been working in behavioral health for over 20 years, obtaining my Bachelors and Masters degrees from La Salle University in Philadelphia. I have been fortunate to have backgrounds in both addiction and mental health at all levels of care, including inpatient residential, intensive outpatient and outpatient.

Zoie is a Registered Marriage and Family Intern, as well as a Registered Clinical Mental Health Counseling Intern. Zoie has her Undergraduate Degree in Psychology from the University of Central Florida, and most recently finished her Graduate Degree from Stetson University. She specializes in working with couples who are in distress and those experiencing issues involving substance abuse. She also works with individuals and adolescents starting at 15 years old.

I deal with all areas of Mental Health from Depression, Anxiety, Situational Crisis and Addiction to more serious Mental Health disorders. I do have an additional Certificate in Substance Abuse Treatment and provide EMDR Therapy. My primary goal is to aide each individual to achieve their unique therapeutic goals whether they be relationship issues including codependency, divorce, and marital and family, grief or loss. Along with Substance Abuse I treat Eating Disorders. Finally, I and have a unique interest in Chronic Illness & Pain, as the emotional component of the physical conditions are often overlooked or unheard.

Whether your needs involve coping with depression, anxiety, or trauma; childhood issues, work-related issues, relationship issues, or family issues; or you or someone you are/have been involved with is/has struggled with a substance use issue, I am willing to help you discover your personal goals, strategize a plan for meeting those goals, and to guide you along the path you are cutting. I enjoy working with individuals who have a strong desire to identify complex areas or situations in their own lives that they would like to re-evaluate.

Has your life been changed by a painful event? Do you wonder if you will ever be happy again? Do you think it would help to talk about the hurt? If you are feeling overwhelmed or finding it difficult to move on, let me help you find healing. As a counselor and life coach within the nursing tradition, I bring warmth, empathy and compassion to every session. Many of my client's crises include deaths, divorce, serious, chronic, or terminal illness, family disruptions,separation, break-up, infidelity or loss of job/home/finances. For more information visit www.griefcounselingfl.com .