Female Therapists in Altamonte Springs, FL

Sometimes life can get overwhelming, and it can be hard to find a safe and non-judgmental space to unwind and gain clarity, perspective, and support in facing life’s challenges. For families with neurodivergent family members or invisible disabilities, it can be difficult to find a counselor who “gets it” and understands their experience, the lingo, and the complexities of navigating life through this lens. As someone with lived experience in these areas, I am passionate about supporting others through this journey. I take an integrative and individualized approach to supporting each client.

We all have stories. Some stories we like to share because they bring up good feelings about who we are. Others not so much, because we are afraid that, that particular story, deep down, represents who we really are. That particular story(ies), evokes feelings of shame and fear and causes us to want to run and hide. Meanwhile, the person we are hiding and running from is ourselves. We begin to feel lost, out of control, unwanted. I believe that if we can own our stories, our stories won't own us. The challenge lies in who we trust with our story.

For more than 10 years, I have helped my clients to successfully regulate emotions, and overcome depression, anxiety, and traumatic experiences. I can help you discover how these issues are sabotaging your happiness and peace. You may find that your motivation is poor or feel overwhelmed and stressed out by all your responsibilities. You may have grown irritable or sad, your relationships may be suffering. But in therapy, you will find the space and the tools to change that around. We will establish a route of self-actualization unique to you and your journey.

I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with over 7 years of experience working in the mental health field. My specialty is working with teens and families that are experiencing stress, anxiety, trauma, and related issues. I have an extensive background working with Christian populations and diverse communities. Most of my field experience involved providing services in the community, working with youth or post adoption families, and guiding individuals with any traumatic life stressors that may have hindered their mental well-being.

You can book a consultation with me by clicking on my website! It's true that our Comfort Zones are wonderful places that keep us safe, but growth cannot occur there. My ideal client is willing to find the strength within themselves to step outside of their Comfort Zones to create small changes in their lives that add up to big changes in their emotional, mental, and spiritual well-being . My focus with my clients will always be progress over perfection and to build self-love and self-compassion above all. I enjoy taking a direct yet compassionate approach, utilizing humor, education, and the power that already exists within us.

My ideal client is proactive and deeply committed to personal growth, despite challenges like anxiety, depression, or relationship struggles. They aim to understand and overcome complex emotions, often stemming from childhood trauma or life's pressures. Their goals extend beyond symptom relief; they seek to build resilience, self-awareness, and a profound understanding of their underlying issues. These individuals value active engagement in therapy, are open to exploring new perspectives, and are ready to embark on a transformative journey towards a fulfilling, balanced life.

Do you feel anxious and stressed? Are your relationships suffering from lack of communication and connectedness? I would like to help. I would like to work with you on strategies, and coping skills aimed at alleviating some of your troublesome concerns. I have supported men, women, and teens just like you for over twenty years. I work with couples, adults and adolescents who struggle with depression, anxiety, relationships, self esteem, and trauma. I have been successful using Cognitive Behavioral therapy and solution focused theory to help support and promote a more positive way of thinking.

Are you an individual struggling with living life on life’s terms? Are you struggling with depression or anxiety? And have you been trying to avoid experiencing the discomfort that often accompanies both? Have you, your child or a loved recently received an autism diagnosis? Are you struggling with those unsolvable marital issues that seem small, but which often feel like they are overshadowing the relationship due to ongoing conflicts, lack of communication and lack of de-escalation skills? Have your family dynamics been affected due to substance abuse or a recently diagnosed ASD disorder? If any of these applies. I'm here to help

Many times we feel stuck in unhealthy habits, relationships or emotions. Try as we might, sometimes we just can't get unstuck. That is when most people seek counseling. Our practice focuses on helping our clients reach their personal life goals and to feel their best physically and emotionally...what we like to call Healthy Living! Many years of experience in working with clients of all ages with all types of challenges has shaped my professional philosophy whereby we start where you are today and together we discover your personal strengths and harness those strengths to progress towards your goals.

Congratulations on making the first steps to improve your or your family member’s health and well-being. Are you feeling stressed or overwhelmed? Is there a past or present trauma that you are struggling to get through? Do you have an adolescent or teen that could benefit from an additional support system and new coping skills? Thriving Phoenix Counseling offers a safe, secure, and supportive environment where you can be yourself without fear of judgment.

Change happens. We do not always know how to adapt, but an important part of being human is accepting that we are all life long learners. It is okay to relearn how to cope, how to see ourselves, and how to interact with others. Help me help you learn how to adjust to an everchanging world by looking at your patterns in relationships, discussing parts of you that need attention, and figuring out how to build on your strengths.

Let’s face it, life can leave you feeling like you’re caught in a riptide with no control over where you’re going. It’s easy to lose your way...drifting far from the life you see when you close your eyes & dream. I want you to know that no matter how you feel right now, you're not alone. Clients come to me for a combination of skills, proven strategies, encouragement, and support that increases their goal achievement and confidence. My passion is helping YOU live your dream by teaching you simple but effective strategies for managing negative habits, fear & self-doubt while providing you compassionate accountability-based support.

If pregnancy or birth did not go how you envisioned, if the transition into motherhood feels more overwhelming than you thought it would, if you're caught off guard by aspects of parenting that bring old wounds to the surface...you are not the only one, and you deserve support in working through it. My name is Kate and I'm so glad you found me. I'm a mom of two and a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, certified in Perinatal & Maternal Mental Health. I specialize in therapy for prenatal and postpartum support, birth trauma, pregnancy loss, PMADs (Perinatal Mood & Anxiety Disorders), and general maternal wellness.

"Counseling wherever and whenever you are ready". Providing mental health and substance abuse services for the past eight (8) years to children, adolescents, and adults has made me a firm believer that access to counseling services should be a human right and not a privilege due to socioeconomic status.

Do you want to be free from the drive for perfection and the recurring thoughts of "I'm not good enough"? From feeling overly sensitive or overstimulated from day-to-day experiences? Maybe you have reactions to situations that seem exaggerated and extreme, but you have no idea why or your emotional reactions inconsistent with your logical thoughts and beliefs? I would value the opportunity to work with you to understand yourself better, to heal root issues, and develop effective strategies to achieve the peace and freedom you desire.

The stress is overwhelming. Anxiety is at an all time high. Life is unpredictable and you don’t know how to cope with work, the kids, their school, and being quarantined. The desire to run from your house and not return has crossed your mind, but you dig deep and tell yourself today will be better. But it isn’t. The anxiety feels like it is going to explode from your chest. It starts settling into depression and you feel like you are walking in a fog. Unable to make decisions, not able to complete tasks, feeling frustrated and annoyed all the time. You just want life to be back to normal and it feels like there is no end in sight.

Hi, I am Christine Rykiel, LCSW and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker living and working remotely in Florida. I have been a practicing therapist for over 25 years and I find that using a client-centered, solution-focused approach to therapy has allowed my clients to achieve success in making the changes that they want for their physical, mental, and emotional health and well-being. The areas of focus in my practice have included treating clients who present with symptoms of anxiety, depression, relationship issues, autism spectrum, life transitions, grief, trauma, and perfectionism.

Taking the steps to begin the journey in self-understanding, behavioral change, relationship management, family reconciliation, or dealing with every day stressors, can at times be quite challenging and unnerving. If you are reading this, I commend you for taking the first steps in healing. Whether you are in need of exploration or skill-building through psychotherapy, or diagnostic clarification or treatment recommendations through psychological testing, I look forward to taking this journey with you.

Welcome! Are you hoping to grow closer to loving yourself authentically? Seeking to learn how to work with your ADHD or Autism instead of against it? A parent eager to deepen the connection with your child through innovative child-parent relationship therapy, or looking to support them through play therapy? Part of a couple or polycule in need of relationship revitalization? I'm here to help! I support individuals, couples, families, and caregivers in navigating daily challenges in their relationships - with others, and themselves. So.. what brings you to counseling, and what are you hoping to achieve on your journey?