Emotionally Focused Therapists in Auburndale, FL
Roberta Costa
Counselor, PhD, LMHC, RPT, MS, BA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Auburndale, FL 33823 (Online Only)
Today you are one step closer to a new you where you feel empowered and on a positive path to growth and well-being. As a solution-focused therapist and with the ability to communicate in English, Portuguese and Spanish, my goal is to help you uncover your true potential and lead a life that is worth celebrating. With over 15 years of experience as a Mental Health Diagnostician and Counselor and as a graduate of the University of Central Florida, Palm Beach Atlantic University, Florida Christian University and Valencia Community College, I am currently working with a broad spectrum of clients.
Today you are one step closer to a new you where you feel empowered and on a positive path to growth and well-being. As a solution-focused therapist and with the ability to communicate in English, Portuguese and Spanish, my goal is to help you uncover your true potential and lead a life that is worth celebrating. With over 15 years of experience as a Mental Health Diagnostician and Counselor and as a graduate of the University of Central Florida, Palm Beach Atlantic University, Florida Christian University and Valencia Community College, I am currently working with a broad spectrum of clients.
Currently not accepting new clients! Trying something new and asking for help can feel daunting. Even looking for a therapist is a great first step. I hope to cultivate a safe place for you to feel heard, empowered, and confident in your journey moving forward. I want to help you find the tools to keep growing. I see people ages 10+ and I also offer solution focused therapy for family dynamics. I am happy to provide a free 15 minute consultation call for any questions that you may have for me at (863)272-9633.
Currently not accepting new clients! Trying something new and asking for help can feel daunting. Even looking for a therapist is a great first step. I hope to cultivate a safe place for you to feel heard, empowered, and confident in your journey moving forward. I want to help you find the tools to keep growing. I see people ages 10+ and I also offer solution focused therapy for family dynamics. I am happy to provide a free 15 minute consultation call for any questions that you may have for me at (863)272-9633.
If you are on this page and reading this profile chances are that you or someone you love is going through a tough time. Searching for someone to talk with about your concerns can be a daunting task. There are so many choices and all counselors are not created equal. You want someone who will listen to your problems, won't judge you, and can offer some insight and guidance through the difficult times. Our counselors have over fifty years of experience in the helping fields and are here to help and guide you. Let's get started.
If you are on this page and reading this profile chances are that you or someone you love is going through a tough time. Searching for someone to talk with about your concerns can be a daunting task. There are so many choices and all counselors are not created equal. You want someone who will listen to your problems, won't judge you, and can offer some insight and guidance through the difficult times. Our counselors have over fifty years of experience in the helping fields and are here to help and guide you. Let's get started.
Sabrina Williams
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, CPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Auburndale, FL 33823
You’re looking for professional help because it’s time. You want to save your relationship and the fights aren’t stopping, they aren’t productive, and you two can barely talk to each other now. Passion is missing. Trust is missing. Intimacy is missing. As much as you'd like to stay together, you can't see how it's going to happen if things stay the same. In the midst of doing life together something changed and the spark that brought you together is barely lit now. You want things to be the way they were before life got so hard. You're ready for things to be different, but need some help figuring out how to get there. I can help.
You’re looking for professional help because it’s time. You want to save your relationship and the fights aren’t stopping, they aren’t productive, and you two can barely talk to each other now. Passion is missing. Trust is missing. Intimacy is missing. As much as you'd like to stay together, you can't see how it's going to happen if things stay the same. In the midst of doing life together something changed and the spark that brought you together is barely lit now. You want things to be the way they were before life got so hard. You're ready for things to be different, but need some help figuring out how to get there. I can help.
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Crystin Nichols
Marriage & Family Therapist Intern, MS, RMFTI
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Lakeland, FL 33801
I offer a non-judgmental space for healing and growth using evidence-based approaches like Gottman, CBT, EFT, and mindfulness.
My ideal clients value relationships and seek to improve them, whether as couples facing communication problems, conflicts, or infidelity, or as individuals struggling with self-esteem, sexual concerns, or emotional wounds. They need a safe space for open communication, skill development, and healing. Their goals include rebuilding trust, enhancing intimacy, fostering loving partnerships, improving communication, and achieving personal growth. They want to honor their self and each other! They understand the value of professional guidance for more fulfilling and harmonious relationships.
I offer a non-judgmental space for healing and growth using evidence-based approaches like Gottman, CBT, EFT, and mindfulness.
My ideal clients value relationships and seek to improve them, whether as couples facing communication problems, conflicts, or infidelity, or as individuals struggling with self-esteem, sexual concerns, or emotional wounds. They need a safe space for open communication, skill development, and healing. Their goals include rebuilding trust, enhancing intimacy, fostering loving partnerships, improving communication, and achieving personal growth. They want to honor their self and each other! They understand the value of professional guidance for more fulfilling and harmonious relationships.
Cypress Gardens Family Counseling
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Winter Haven, FL 33884
My style ranges from cognitive behavioral therapy and cross generational therapy with individuals to attachment-based therapy and emotionally focused therapy.
I am a Licensed Marriage/Couples and Family Therapist. I work with individuals, couples, and families to help combat symptoms such as anxiety, depression, dysphoria, trauma & behavioral and mood disorders. I am a dedicated and passionate therapist who enjoys guiding, empowering, and educating my clients. I believe it is import to hold the feelings and trust the process of healing. I have a history serving minority populations ranging from race to gender and sexuality. My goal is to make your therapy space a welcoming and a safe environment. We are all on this journey of life and I would love to walk with you if you want me to.
My style ranges from cognitive behavioral therapy and cross generational therapy with individuals to attachment-based therapy and emotionally focused therapy.
I am a Licensed Marriage/Couples and Family Therapist. I work with individuals, couples, and families to help combat symptoms such as anxiety, depression, dysphoria, trauma & behavioral and mood disorders. I am a dedicated and passionate therapist who enjoys guiding, empowering, and educating my clients. I believe it is import to hold the feelings and trust the process of healing. I have a history serving minority populations ranging from race to gender and sexuality. My goal is to make your therapy space a welcoming and a safe environment. We are all on this journey of life and I would love to walk with you if you want me to.
As a Christian counselor certified in EFT, I help couples and women move from relationships where they may feel rejected or alone to ones where they experience real love and acceptance, a true haven of safety.
Do you find yourself on edge, angry or irritable with those you love? Do you feel disconnected from those who matter most? You have no one to lean on, no one to trust. It feels more like you and your spouse are roommates. Or maybe you feel blamed for what's wrong in your marriage. You’re wondering if this is what life is really all about. You feel so alone in your pain. It's all you can do just to keep functioning day after day. Things seem hopeless. You've asked God for help, but nothing is different. It seems even He has l eft you alone.
As a Christian counselor certified in EFT, I help couples and women move from relationships where they may feel rejected or alone to ones where they experience real love and acceptance, a true haven of safety.
Do you find yourself on edge, angry or irritable with those you love? Do you feel disconnected from those who matter most? You have no one to lean on, no one to trust. It feels more like you and your spouse are roommates. Or maybe you feel blamed for what's wrong in your marriage. You’re wondering if this is what life is really all about. You feel so alone in your pain. It's all you can do just to keep functioning day after day. Things seem hopeless. You've asked God for help, but nothing is different. It seems even He has l eft you alone.
I offered a Christian based approach, leaning into scriptures, like Psalm 147:3, and proven scientific based approaches (Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Emotionally Focused Therapy, Mindfulness, Family Systems, and Play Therapy).
Life is not alwa stresses of life can become overwhelming and burdensome at times. We are all faced with difficult times, situations, and circumstances that we need help with. Those difficulties can sometimes leave us feeling depressed, overwhelmed, filled with worry and anxiety, or even suicidal. We all need a safe place to explore those emotions we are feeling, the hurts and pains that have happened, or the grief that seems to be lingering. My goal in your therapy journey is to provide you a safe place to explore those difficulties, working towards a healthier and happier life.
I offered a Christian based approach, leaning into scriptures, like Psalm 147:3, and proven scientific based approaches (Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Emotionally Focused Therapy, Mindfulness, Family Systems, and Play Therapy).
Life is not alwa stresses of life can become overwhelming and burdensome at times. We are all faced with difficult times, situations, and circumstances that we need help with. Those difficulties can sometimes leave us feeling depressed, overwhelmed, filled with worry and anxiety, or even suicidal. We all need a safe place to explore those emotions we are feeling, the hurts and pains that have happened, or the grief that seems to be lingering. My goal in your therapy journey is to provide you a safe place to explore those difficulties, working towards a healthier and happier life.
Curlene Michelle Williams
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MSW
Verified Verified
Lakeland, FL 33801
Are you feeling overwhelmed, stressed out, or depressed? You are not alone. Many people like yourself are working through trauma, anxiety, bipolar disorder, PTSD, depression, substance abuse, anger management, or other behavioral issues like ADD, ADHD, or ODD. I have witnessed successes both professionally and personally in working with people who have experienced these conditions. I use person-centered methods to help you take charge of your life. I am currently serving clients at Tiny Little Jewels and Hope Broker in Lakeland. Everyone is welcome and treated with the utmost respect.
Are you feeling overwhelmed, stressed out, or depressed? You are not alone. Many people like yourself are working through trauma, anxiety, bipolar disorder, PTSD, depression, substance abuse, anger management, or other behavioral issues like ADD, ADHD, or ODD. I have witnessed successes both professionally and personally in working with people who have experienced these conditions. I use person-centered methods to help you take charge of your life. I am currently serving clients at Tiny Little Jewels and Hope Broker in Lakeland. Everyone is welcome and treated with the utmost respect.
During my career, I have worked with both individual and group settings, including adults with people living with HIV, veterans, incarcerated people and transgender/gender variant individuals. These populations included people with depression, bi-polar disorder, personality disorders, anxiety, PTSD and depression. I co-facilitated a group for trans youth and co-coordinated it for 6 years. As a proud bisexual, trans man, I love to work with my LGBT communities. I celebrate kinky and poly people. I strive to be an imperfect ally to non-binary trans people and people of color.
During my career, I have worked with both individual and group settings, including adults with people living with HIV, veterans, incarcerated people and transgender/gender variant individuals. These populations included people with depression, bi-polar disorder, personality disorders, anxiety, PTSD and depression. I co-facilitated a group for trans youth and co-coordinated it for 6 years. As a proud bisexual, trans man, I love to work with my LGBT communities. I celebrate kinky and poly people. I strive to be an imperfect ally to non-binary trans people and people of color.
Jamie G Smith
Registered Mental Health Counselor Intern, MA, RMHCI
Verified Verified
Lakeland, FL 33803
Waitlist for new clients
Another fight? Another ugly stare? Another slammed door? I get it. Right now, the negative interactions probably seem to outweigh the positive ones. Or maybe, there is daily tension, anger, or resentment that continues to build causing long silences, avoidance, or loud and heated exchanges. It is possible to create the relationship you truly desire by making small, daily changes based on a realistic understanding of where you are and where you want to be. Stop running in circles and getting the same results. With time, practice, and a little patience, you will take control AND enjoy life.
Another fight? Another ugly stare? Another slammed door? I get it. Right now, the negative interactions probably seem to outweigh the positive ones. Or maybe, there is daily tension, anger, or resentment that continues to build causing long silences, avoidance, or loud and heated exchanges. It is possible to create the relationship you truly desire by making small, daily changes based on a realistic understanding of where you are and where you want to be. Stop running in circles and getting the same results. With time, practice, and a little patience, you will take control AND enjoy life.
Congratulations, you are in the right place to feel understood! I am passionate about helping my clients find their inner strengths seeking solutions to build their toolbox of coping strategies to manage life. Are you struggling with feeling lost and alone, being not motivated, trying to repair a relationship, grieving a loved one, or finding yourself in a season of transition, such as moving from parenting children to taking on a caretaker role for an elderly parent? Reach out: I am available for In-person sessions in Lakeland, FL with Atala Counseling and offer Telehealth sessions in Lake Wales, FL from my home office.
Congratulations, you are in the right place to feel understood! I am passionate about helping my clients find their inner strengths seeking solutions to build their toolbox of coping strategies to manage life. Are you struggling with feeling lost and alone, being not motivated, trying to repair a relationship, grieving a loved one, or finding yourself in a season of transition, such as moving from parenting children to taking on a caretaker role for an elderly parent? Reach out: I am available for In-person sessions in Lakeland, FL with Atala Counseling and offer Telehealth sessions in Lake Wales, FL from my home office.
Jamaruz Thompkins
Registered Mental Health Counselor Intern, MS
Verified Verified
Lakeland, FL 33803
I look forward to serving children, and teens who may be experiencing trauma issues at school with behaviors, or needing interventions for ADHD and other Cognitive, Emotional, and Behavioral Issues. I look forward to serving couples and marriages on their journey towards Restoration. Also serving those who struggle with Substance Abuse and their journey to sobriety, with the many therapeutic approaches, am excited about serving our families to ensure they become a better version of themselves Prioritizing the needs of our clients, showing empathy, and being present is always top priority for client care, safety and stability.
I look forward to serving children, and teens who may be experiencing trauma issues at school with behaviors, or needing interventions for ADHD and other Cognitive, Emotional, and Behavioral Issues. I look forward to serving couples and marriages on their journey towards Restoration. Also serving those who struggle with Substance Abuse and their journey to sobriety, with the many therapeutic approaches, am excited about serving our families to ensure they become a better version of themselves Prioritizing the needs of our clients, showing empathy, and being present is always top priority for client care, safety and stability.
Our modern culture sets an accelerated external rhythm, As a therapist, I have observed that this rhythm has contributed to higher levels of stress, which has fueled increasing levels of depression, anxiety and loss of connection in relationship. Symptoms may include shortness of breath, racing thoughts, panic, burnout, loneliness and isolation. Using a framework of CBT, I partner with individuals to help them challenge negative messages of worry and self-doubt. In working with couples my goal is to help create emotional intimacy and maturity in relationship. I collaborate with clients in developing growth and optimal functioning.
Our modern culture sets an accelerated external rhythm, As a therapist, I have observed that this rhythm has contributed to higher levels of stress, which has fueled increasing levels of depression, anxiety and loss of connection in relationship. Symptoms may include shortness of breath, racing thoughts, panic, burnout, loneliness and isolation. Using a framework of CBT, I partner with individuals to help them challenge negative messages of worry and self-doubt. In working with couples my goal is to help create emotional intimacy and maturity in relationship. I collaborate with clients in developing growth and optimal functioning.
If you are suffering from anxiety, depression, trauma, grief or any life changing event you may need help to find answers and hope. Asking for help takes bravery. As a trauma focused counselor, I listen attentively to you and help you to explore and find options, so you make the best decisions for your life. I work often with anxiety and trauma issues and am a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional.
If you are suffering from anxiety, depression, trauma, grief or any life changing event you may need help to find answers and hope. Asking for help takes bravery. As a trauma focused counselor, I listen attentively to you and help you to explore and find options, so you make the best decisions for your life. I work often with anxiety and trauma issues and am a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional.
Dr. Arielle Saunders Blum
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT
Verified Verified
Winter Haven, FL 33884 (Online Only)
As a couple and family therapist, I'm passionate about my helping people address all types of relational issues. Relationship concerns often look different for different people, but to me, they include anything that negatively impacts you or how you interact with people in your life. I believe the stories we tell ourselves have a very powerful impact on our lives and how we see the world. Many times, those stories end up holding us back in some way. I guide the process as you change them to be more in line with the life you want to live. My goal is to help people create a life where they feel empowered, courageous, and authentic.
As a couple and family therapist, I'm passionate about my helping people address all types of relational issues. Relationship concerns often look different for different people, but to me, they include anything that negatively impacts you or how you interact with people in your life. I believe the stories we tell ourselves have a very powerful impact on our lives and how we see the world. Many times, those stories end up holding us back in some way. I guide the process as you change them to be more in line with the life you want to live. My goal is to help people create a life where they feel empowered, courageous, and authentic.
To know and be known. This is a core longing of all of ours. We deeply desire to understand our own brokenness and woundedness, and we yearn to be known and to have others walk with us in our sorrows and struggles. Counseling is a safe and empowering place to come as you are, to process your unique story, and to be deeply known in order to experience healing, growth, hope, and celebration.
To know and be known. This is a core longing of all of ours. We deeply desire to understand our own brokenness and woundedness, and we yearn to be known and to have others walk with us in our sorrows and struggles. Counseling is a safe and empowering place to come as you are, to process your unique story, and to be deeply known in order to experience healing, growth, hope, and celebration.
Alex Daniel Castaneda
Registered Mental Health Counselor Intern, MA, RMHCI
Verified Verified
Lakeland, FL 33803
My ideal client is one wrestling with problems of meaning, identity, life satisfaction, and relational issues. They are looking for stability and purpose in their life and they want to learn to manage their anxiety and negative emotions adaptively.
My ideal client is one wrestling with problems of meaning, identity, life satisfaction, and relational issues. They are looking for stability and purpose in their life and they want to learn to manage their anxiety and negative emotions adaptively.
Gabrielle Rospierski
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, EMDR
Verified Verified
Lakeland, FL 33815
Waitlist for new clients
Having the willingness to bring yourself into the counseling room and sharing your deepest hurts with a stranger can be extremely difficult. Coming in with the openness and desire to get better without knowing how it is all going to work takes a lot of courage. A desire to get better is where it starts, the next step is showing up and allowing yourself to be vulnerable. I know it's scary, but you won't be walking this road alone. My job is to stand alongside you and help guide the steps to healing.
Having the willingness to bring yourself into the counseling room and sharing your deepest hurts with a stranger can be extremely difficult. Coming in with the openness and desire to get better without knowing how it is all going to work takes a lot of courage. A desire to get better is where it starts, the next step is showing up and allowing yourself to be vulnerable. I know it's scary, but you won't be walking this road alone. My job is to stand alongside you and help guide the steps to healing.
Chasity Fowlkes (Chandler)
Counselor, LMHC, MCAP, ICADC, CST, CDWF
Verified Verified
17 Endorsed
Lakeland, FL 33805 (Online Only)
Are you feeling emotionally or physically disconnected from your partner? Is communication not clear? Passion & intimacy gone within your relationship? Are you having some difficulty with your sexual behaviors, urges or desires? Unsure of your sexuality? Are you a therapist or professional helper? Feeling disconnected in a relationship can leave you feeling unloved, undesirable and alone. Having sexual issues can be embarrassing and alienating. Not being accepted due to your sexuality can be hurtful. My affirming and empathetic approach can help you gain a sense of normalcy, dig deeper and begin to make the changes you desire.
Are you feeling emotionally or physically disconnected from your partner? Is communication not clear? Passion & intimacy gone within your relationship? Are you having some difficulty with your sexual behaviors, urges or desires? Unsure of your sexuality? Are you a therapist or professional helper? Feeling disconnected in a relationship can leave you feeling unloved, undesirable and alone. Having sexual issues can be embarrassing and alienating. Not being accepted due to your sexuality can be hurtful. My affirming and empathetic approach can help you gain a sense of normalcy, dig deeper and begin to make the changes you desire.
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Emotionally Focused Therapists
Who is emotionally focused therapy for?
Emotionally focused therapy (EFT) is for couples who are emotionally distressed, stuck in an unsatisfying relationship pattern or feeling deeply alienated. They may even believe the relationship is beyond repair. Very often, the partners display intense anger, fear, grief, loss of trust, or a sense of betrayal in the relationship. In addition, EFT is helpful to couples and individuals who have difficulty expressing emotions and those who have trouble regulating emotions.
Why do people need emotionally focused therapy?
People need emotionally focused therapy because the need for others is built into the brain, but the pressures of daily life can erode feelings of love, and couples often do not have the skills to find their way back to the comfort of each other. Instead, they may be stuck in repetitive patterns of anger, fear, grief, loss of trust, or a sense of betrayal. Emotionally focused therapy regards such strong negative feelings as expressions of protest over the loss of connection and turns them into pathways of reconnection.
What happens in emotionally focused therapy?
Over the course of eight to 20 weekly sessions, couples de-escalate their negative emotional reactivity to one another so that they can listen to each other and be responsive to each other’s needs. Then the deep emotional and physical bond is restored, giving partners a sense of comfort and security, which they can use to solve whatever problems come their way. The therapist plays an active role, helping partners understand how anger and withdrawal are actually misguided cries for connection.
What problems does emotionally focused therapy treat?
EFT is designed to help couples stuck in dysfunctional relationship patterns regain closeness and rebuild their relationship. Typically, such couples experience considerable distress, with partners feeling alienated and distrustful of one another, not certain their relationship can survive. EFT is also helpful to individuals experiencing attachment-related fears of loss; it helps them learn to use their fears as a way of eliciting the closeness they desire.