EMDR Therapists in Aventura, FL

It's difficult making the first phone call, booking an appointment and admitting you need help. Whether it's depression, anxiety, a mood disorder or trauma, it's frightening to admit that everything isn't how you want it to be and you don't have all the answers. If you're experiencing sadness, anxiety, mood swings, intrusive thoughts or images, flash backs, numbness or insomnia, there is hope and there is help. I'm going to teach you skills to manage you symptoms, emotions and relationships more effectively.

I am a seasoned clinician with over 23 years of experience providing services to adolescents, adults and couples. Providing a warm, nurturing atmosphere where the person can feel safe and understood, I help my clients explore and understand how past/current issues are impacting and "coming in the way" of being able to fully enjoy life and set future attainable goals. We will address how certain emotions affect our way of thinking, performing and our capacity to feel "free". Since the mind and body are deeply and strongly connected, I consider the relationship between presenting issues, family history, current relationships and ongoing sources of stress.

Feeling stuck? Experiencing social-emotional symptoms that impact your daily functioning? Depression, anxiety, social pressure, unhealthy relationship, stress, fears and etc. are all symptoms of underling issues one can experience. At times, we feel stuck in a situation, we get preoccupied with the negative symptoms we experience and we fail to give ourselves the chance to heal and understand that our symptoms exist to tell us “what’s happening now is not working.” If worked on, symptoms are temporary and serve us as alerting signals calling our attention.

I am committed to helping individuals find inner peace and well-being. My approach offers a compassionate and supportive space where we can collaboratively explore the underlying causes of your challenges. By examining life patterns and understanding your emotions, we can develop effective strategies to alleviate symptoms and foster lasting change. With extensive experience in overcoming life obstacles and interpersonal difficulties, I am dedicated to empowering clients to build resilience and achieve their full potential

You feel like not being able to catch your breath, and your heart is jumping out of your chest? Logically, you know you’re safe, but you don’t feel that way. Instead, your body is tense and restless. Constantly on edge, unable to relax, ready for some unseen threat to strike. As it piles up inside, you feel more irritated, moody, and not being able to focus. You try to put the disturbing memories out of your head. But it's not working. You are overwhelmed with shame and self-blame. The ongoing thoughts race in your head, not allowing you to complete daily tasks and have a good restful sleep at night. Does it sound similar?

Hello, I'm Laura Perry, the creator of Peace Empowered, a space where you can feel heard, seen, and supported on your journey. Do you struggle with finding peace and happiness? Have you found yourself constantly expecting the worst, feeling irritable, tearful, or even angry? Perhaps you've noticed unhealthy repetitive patterns in your relationships. If any of this resonates with you, know that you're not alone. Despite my professional background I still struggled with unhealthy, sometimes unconscious toxic patterns resulting from my past. Hitting emotional rock bottom marked a turning point. Determined to heal, I sought help.

If you’re feeling anxious, depressed, disconnected from yourself or your relationships it can be an extremely difficult experience. Figuring out how to navigate these challenges and implement change can be overwhelming and can even feel impossible. It can be a frustrating experience to want to make positive changes in your life and yet not know where to start. If you are searching for deeper understanding of yourself, your behaviors, and your relationships, I am here to help! I am a licensed mental health counselor and have training in EMDR and the Gottman Couples therapy method.

As a holistic trauma psychotherapist, I will create a safe space for you to explore what's behind your struggle, break the patterns that no longer serve you, and help you flourish and bolster your well-being. Through mindful, present-moment connection, I can help you surpass your challenges, embrace your inner wisdom, and create an authentic path to healing with self-awareness and authenticity. In general, my approach is active and practical because you want results and so do I! I use primarily a combination of EMDR, IFS, & mindfulness-based cognitive therapies.

As a licensed relationship therapist and a licensed mental health counselor, I direct and counsel my clients to achieve a profound change in their lives. With 25 years experience, I'm very effective in motivating my clients to successfully enhance their relationship with themselves and others as they overcome anger, fear, depression, anxiety, pain, loss, grief, and other distressful life experiences. In the process of therapy, my clients acquire new skills and perspectives to their situation and achieve their desired goals.

Are you feeling disconnected? Does your life feel out of control? Do you have concerns about sex? Relationships? I am a Board Certified Sex Therapist with more than 20 years experience helping individuals and couples who are struggling with loss of intimacy, compulsive behaviors, or a history of abuse. My book, Addict America: The Lost Connection, is an invaluable resource for everyone who wants to live a more grounded, authentic, and Connected life.

As an experienced and dedicated mental health professional, I specialize in working with adolescents to navigate the challenges of this critical stage in their lives. My approach to working with teens is rooted in empathy, understanding, and a deep appreciation for the complexities of adolescence. I recognize that this period of life is marked by significant physical, emotional, and social changes, and I am committed to providing a safe and non-judgmental space where teenagers can express themselves freely.

E Wellness Therapy founder, Board-Certified Trauma Specialist with a focus on Complex Trauma, PTSD, Sexual Trauma, and First Response. With 20+ years of hands-on experience, I also mentor individuals through major life transitions such as relationships, career changes, and education determinations. My approach to therapy is rooted in strength-based principles, and I incorporate techniques such as Trauma-Focused CBT, Mindfulness Training, and Somatic Experiencing. Proficient in multiple modalities, including DBT, EMDR, Theraplay, and Narrative Therapy, I aim to guide clients through changes and growth.

My primary goal is to help my clients work through whatever it is they wish to achieve and meet them where they are at. I tend to work best with clients who are looking to learn skills and concrete coping strategies.

Are you struggling with issues related to trauma, grief, addiction, anxiety, depression or major life changes? If so, the good news is that there are scientifically proven methods to help you heal and get relief from your symptoms. As a trained and experienced therapist, I can guide you on a journey of self-discovery that will ultimately help you unburden, transform and heal.

Are you struggling with poor self-esteem or negative beliefs about yourself? Have you had significant loss or are struggling with complex grief? Do you find yourself getting into dysfunctional or abusive relationships and wonder why you keep repeating the same patterns? Is your past trauma keeping you from reaching your goals? If you are ready to let go of your emotional wounds and would like to dig deeper into the underlying issues, I am here to help. I strive to provide compassion and a judgement-free environment to help you achieve optimal healing from whatever struggles they may be facing.

I create a sound therapeutic relationship with my clients, providing a warm, interactive and supportive environment in which you can feel safe to explore areas of yourself or your relationships that are causing psychological or emotional distress in your professional or personal life.

Do you constantly feel overwhelmed in your life? For a woman who’s struggling with setting boundaries, daily commitments can often feel like too much. Your nervous system may be stuck in "fight or flight mode", and it can affect your self-esteem and your relationships, making your life too difficult to manage. This can happen for multiple reasons, one of them might be a childhood trauma. Despite that you can learn how to trust yourself again.

Life can be tough, and navigating its challenges alone can feel overwhelming. That's why I believe in the power of support within a safe space. As a therapist, my goal is to create that safe environment where you can courageously confront life's hurdles. I'm dedicated to guiding individuals through both big and small traumas, recognizing that healing begins with acknowledging and processing these experiences in a therapeutic setting.

Anxiety Counseling­­­ . Everything feels intense, rushed and stressed. You find yourself, “self-medicating” with food, drugs or alcohol. You find yourself always worrying or nervous. You are fearful of the future , have panic attacks, feel isolated and scared. The outbreak of coronavirus disease 2019 is very stressful. Fear and anxiety about a disease can be overwhelming and cause strong emotions in adults and children. Coping with stress will make you, your family, friends and community stronger. We specialize in Anxiety & Stress. Tele-therapy, FaceTime, Zoom....Call us now. 305-936-8000.