EMDR Therapists in Boca Raton, FL
In my clinical sessions I utilize a variety of theoretical approaches including, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Cognitive Processing Therapy, Person Centered, EMDR trained, Trauma focused and Motivational Interviewing.
I am a fully Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) for the state of Florida and graduated with my masters in Mental Health Counseling from Capella University in 2014. I have 8yrs experience working in the healthcare field and have since worked in various settings to include child welfare, community based health, private practice, hospital and school settings.
In my clinical sessions I utilize a variety of theoretical approaches including, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Cognitive Processing Therapy, Person Centered, EMDR trained, Trauma focused and Motivational Interviewing.
I am a fully Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) for the state of Florida and graduated with my masters in Mental Health Counseling from Capella University in 2014. I have 8yrs experience working in the healthcare field and have since worked in various settings to include child welfare, community based health, private practice, hospital and school settings.
It is time to free yourself of anxiety, depression, and fear. You can learn the skills to live more freely in the moment and achieve your goals. I am certified in EMDR Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing) and am well versed in CBT( Cognitive Behavioral Therapy), DBT (Dialectical Behavioral Therapy), MBSR (Mindfulness Based Stress reduction. I have had success working with individuals and couples on overcoming a variety of challenges, such as trauma, addictions, anxiety, depression, and many other mental health challenges. Let us work together to achieve your goals.
It is time to free yourself of anxiety, depression, and fear. You can learn the skills to live more freely in the moment and achieve your goals. I am certified in EMDR Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing) and am well versed in CBT( Cognitive Behavioral Therapy), DBT (Dialectical Behavioral Therapy), MBSR (Mindfulness Based Stress reduction. I have had success working with individuals and couples on overcoming a variety of challenges, such as trauma, addictions, anxiety, depression, and many other mental health challenges. Let us work together to achieve your goals.
I utilize CBT, DBT, ACT, and EMDR, as well as motivational approaches and mindfulness.
Maybe you are feeling low, struggling to get out of bed each day and feeling unmotivated. Maybe you are feeling stressed out, anxious, and like you need to have a plan for everything to get through your day. Maybe you struggle with food and eating behaviors, or you have a hard time looking in the mirror. Maybe you find yourself acting impulsively, or angrily, or even just out of character for you. With any of these struggles and challenges, as well as many others, I see you. I hear you. I am here for you. I am here to help you navigate these challenges, and make the changes you need and desire to be able to live your best life.
I utilize CBT, DBT, ACT, and EMDR, as well as motivational approaches and mindfulness.
Maybe you are feeling low, struggling to get out of bed each day and feeling unmotivated. Maybe you are feeling stressed out, anxious, and like you need to have a plan for everything to get through your day. Maybe you struggle with food and eating behaviors, or you have a hard time looking in the mirror. Maybe you find yourself acting impulsively, or angrily, or even just out of character for you. With any of these struggles and challenges, as well as many others, I see you. I hear you. I am here for you. I am here to help you navigate these challenges, and make the changes you need and desire to be able to live your best life.
Analilia Jimenez
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Boca Raton, FL 33432
I am trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Experiential therapy, EMDR and Person-Centered approach.
Are you struggling with anxieties over major life changes? Have you thought of doing therapy in the past but stopped yourself? Seeking a therapist can be a daunting task and it can be difficult finding the right fit. The connection between therapist and client is so important to help create a safe place to share thoughts and emotions. My goal is to make the safe connection and walk with you on your journey of self-discovery and healing. I work with my client to help them find their unique voice and to heal their past wounds to help them gain insight and self-awareness.
I am trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Experiential therapy, EMDR and Person-Centered approach.
Are you struggling with anxieties over major life changes? Have you thought of doing therapy in the past but stopped yourself? Seeking a therapist can be a daunting task and it can be difficult finding the right fit. The connection between therapist and client is so important to help create a safe place to share thoughts and emotions. My goal is to make the safe connection and walk with you on your journey of self-discovery and healing. I work with my client to help them find their unique voice and to heal their past wounds to help them gain insight and self-awareness.
Genesis Counseling is a group private practice serving South Florida, with locations in Boca Raton, Delray Beach, Coral Springs and virtually throughout the state. We have a team of therapists with a wide range of different specialties. Our team works with children, adolescents and adults on issues related to; anxiety, depression, school concerns, family and marriage struggles, communication, grief and loss, trauma, life transitions, behavioral disorders, LGBTQIA+, EMDR, eating disorders and other mental health issues. Genesis Counseling therapists are committed to create a safe, healing environment for you and your family.
Genesis Counseling is a group private practice serving South Florida, with locations in Boca Raton, Delray Beach, Coral Springs and virtually throughout the state. We have a team of therapists with a wide range of different specialties. Our team works with children, adolescents and adults on issues related to; anxiety, depression, school concerns, family and marriage struggles, communication, grief and loss, trauma, life transitions, behavioral disorders, LGBTQIA+, EMDR, eating disorders and other mental health issues. Genesis Counseling therapists are committed to create a safe, healing environment for you and your family.
My specialties include: 1) Conducting comprehensive gender assessments 2) Facilitating processes of coming out and/or transitioning; 3) Utilizing EMDR to help clients resolve trauma that may be undermining their ability to thrive and live authentically; 4) Helping family members understand, support, and adjust to their loved one's emerging trans identity.
I am a licensed clinical social worker with 20+ years of therapeutic experience with children, teens and adults and 12+ years working with transgender individuals. I specialize providing informed and up-to-date support to trans and non binary individuals in a safe, affirming therapeutic setting. Through an affirmative and trauma informed lens, I support trans individuals and their loved ones as they navigate the often complex emotions associated with living authentically. My services include writing any necessary clinical letters, offering resources, and providing emotional support throughout a client's gender journey.
My specialties include: 1) Conducting comprehensive gender assessments 2) Facilitating processes of coming out and/or transitioning; 3) Utilizing EMDR to help clients resolve trauma that may be undermining their ability to thrive and live authentically; 4) Helping family members understand, support, and adjust to their loved one's emerging trans identity.
I am a licensed clinical social worker with 20+ years of therapeutic experience with children, teens and adults and 12+ years working with transgender individuals. I specialize providing informed and up-to-date support to trans and non binary individuals in a safe, affirming therapeutic setting. Through an affirmative and trauma informed lens, I support trans individuals and their loved ones as they navigate the often complex emotions associated with living authentically. My services include writing any necessary clinical letters, offering resources, and providing emotional support throughout a client's gender journey.
I am intensively trained in DBT, EMDR, EFT, MATRIX Reimprinting and I am a Certified Eating Disorder Specialist (CEDS) through iaedp working in a treatment team.
Need a therapist who will be real and authentic with you? I will work with adult client's of all ages who present with needs ranging from relationship issues, anxiety, mood disorders, to longstanding trauma, addiction and eating disorders. I am a deeply compassionate therapist who meets the client where they are and works with the client to reach life changing goals.
I am intensively trained in DBT, EMDR, EFT, MATRIX Reimprinting and I am a Certified Eating Disorder Specialist (CEDS) through iaedp working in a treatment team.
Need a therapist who will be real and authentic with you? I will work with adult client's of all ages who present with needs ranging from relationship issues, anxiety, mood disorders, to longstanding trauma, addiction and eating disorders. I am a deeply compassionate therapist who meets the client where they are and works with the client to reach life changing goals.
Andrea Atias LCSW
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Boca Raton, FL 33428 (Online Only)
I offer DBT (Dialetical Behavioral Therapy,) EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) and other trauma informed therapies.
I provide counseling to teens and adults; individuals, couples, and families; with a trauma informed, diversity informed, LGBTQ inclusive approach. My approach to therapy is foremost client centered. I view the role of the therapist as "helper" or "sidekick." While I will contribute my know-how, I am aware that my clients know the "what" and that we discover the "why" together in our sessions. In sessions, my objectives are your objectives. I think that perspective is vital to empowering you so that together we can accomplish the goals that caused you to seek counseling. Feeling safe and supported is vital.
I offer DBT (Dialetical Behavioral Therapy,) EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) and other trauma informed therapies.
I provide counseling to teens and adults; individuals, couples, and families; with a trauma informed, diversity informed, LGBTQ inclusive approach. My approach to therapy is foremost client centered. I view the role of the therapist as "helper" or "sidekick." While I will contribute my know-how, I am aware that my clients know the "what" and that we discover the "why" together in our sessions. In sessions, my objectives are your objectives. I think that perspective is vital to empowering you so that together we can accomplish the goals that caused you to seek counseling. Feeling safe and supported is vital.
Elizabeth Ann Pankey-Warren
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, M Div, LCSW, ERYT500
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Boca Raton, FL 33432
I am a certified EMDR and Emotionally Focused therapist for couples, individuals and families.
As a certified Emotionally Focused (EFT) therapist for individuals, couples and families. I provide a safe, nurturing space so that clients can look within and process, let go, heal and grow in life changing ways. I focus on individual struggles with anxiety, depression, grief, self esteem, trauma resolution; marriage and family issues, including conflict between partners and parents and children; personal and spiritual growth including meditation and breath work. I help clients resolve shame so they break negative cycles and live out of a deeper, truer inner awareness.
I am a certified EMDR and Emotionally Focused therapist for couples, individuals and families.
As a certified Emotionally Focused (EFT) therapist for individuals, couples and families. I provide a safe, nurturing space so that clients can look within and process, let go, heal and grow in life changing ways. I focus on individual struggles with anxiety, depression, grief, self esteem, trauma resolution; marriage and family issues, including conflict between partners and parents and children; personal and spiritual growth including meditation and breath work. I help clients resolve shame so they break negative cycles and live out of a deeper, truer inner awareness.
Robyn J. Berman
Counselor, LMHC, CAP, IGCG, RMT
Verified Verified
Boca Raton, FL 33428 (Online Only)
Together we will explore limiting beliefs and messages that you hold deep inside as a result of your trauma (BigT or little t). Untreated it contributes to anxiety, substance abuse, depression, and/or codependency. This results in a repetitious pattern of self – sabotage. In fact, we can become addicted to the drama &chaos. A true source of unhappiness. Leaving you feeling stuck. I utilize modalities that actually move stuck energy. EMDR can reset negative core beliefs with a more adaptive positive belief using rapid eye movements & reprocessing disturbing events. You don’t even have to talk about them to have it be effective.
Together we will explore limiting beliefs and messages that you hold deep inside as a result of your trauma (BigT or little t). Untreated it contributes to anxiety, substance abuse, depression, and/or codependency. This results in a repetitious pattern of self – sabotage. In fact, we can become addicted to the drama &chaos. A true source of unhappiness. Leaving you feeling stuck. I utilize modalities that actually move stuck energy. EMDR can reset negative core beliefs with a more adaptive positive belief using rapid eye movements & reprocessing disturbing events. You don’t even have to talk about them to have it be effective.
I am trained in EMDR, a top intervention widely used in trauma and other mental health concerns which allows the processing of distressing information stored in our brains that causes different symptoms, from distressing emotions to mental health issues.
We provide comprehensive counseling services to individuals in the community. Therapy promotes the understanding that we can experience difficulties, our goal is to provide support in times of struggle. I have been in the counseling field for 15 years working with clients with a wide variety of issues such as Substance Use, Trauma, Sexual Abuse, Depression, Mood Disorders, Grief, Family, immigration issues, and Relationship Issues. I have come to appreciate the power of faith as an active ingredient in positive change.
I am trained in EMDR, a top intervention widely used in trauma and other mental health concerns which allows the processing of distressing information stored in our brains that causes different symptoms, from distressing emotions to mental health issues.
We provide comprehensive counseling services to individuals in the community. Therapy promotes the understanding that we can experience difficulties, our goal is to provide support in times of struggle. I have been in the counseling field for 15 years working with clients with a wide variety of issues such as Substance Use, Trauma, Sexual Abuse, Depression, Mood Disorders, Grief, Family, immigration issues, and Relationship Issues. I have come to appreciate the power of faith as an active ingredient in positive change.
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Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, CAP, ICADC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Boca Raton, FL 33432 (Online Only)
I offer flexible, online sessions & a no-charge 15 min consultation. If you're struggling to find solutions to life's challenges I can help. My practice, grounded in years of diverse experience, can give you the support you need and telehealth offers the privacy and convenience of online sessions. I am licensed in FL, NY, IN, ID, and UT, a certified EMDR and Trauma-Focused CBT therapist, Addictions Professional, CFRC, and a TBHI Board Certified Telehealth Professional. My 35+ years with 12 Step, A Course in Miracles, and Breathwork practice brings a spiritual focus to my counseling. Contact me to begin your journey to a new life.
I offer flexible, online sessions & a no-charge 15 min consultation. If you're struggling to find solutions to life's challenges I can help. My practice, grounded in years of diverse experience, can give you the support you need and telehealth offers the privacy and convenience of online sessions. I am licensed in FL, NY, IN, ID, and UT, a certified EMDR and Trauma-Focused CBT therapist, Addictions Professional, CFRC, and a TBHI Board Certified Telehealth Professional. My 35+ years with 12 Step, A Course in Miracles, and Breathwork practice brings a spiritual focus to my counseling. Contact me to begin your journey to a new life.
I use evidence based strategies including EMDR, and Hypnosis and Intensive EMDR session that go deeper and move the healing faster.
I specialize in empowering clients who find themselves in a trauma bond relationship, grieving and depression. I find it an honor to help you be authentically you in offering a private, warm, non judgmental and safe place to grow. I work with adolescents and adults to support you in breaking free so you can move forward in living a happier more fulfilled life.
I use evidence based strategies including EMDR, and Hypnosis and Intensive EMDR session that go deeper and move the healing faster.
I specialize in empowering clients who find themselves in a trauma bond relationship, grieving and depression. I find it an honor to help you be authentically you in offering a private, warm, non judgmental and safe place to grow. I work with adolescents and adults to support you in breaking free so you can move forward in living a happier more fulfilled life.
Melanie Mahady: E M D R Intensives
Counselor, LMHC, MS, NEIC, EMDR
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Boca Raton, FL 33487
With specialized training and expertise in EMDR Therapy, I offer a personalized and evidence-based approach to address your unique needs and goals.
Welcome! Are there moments when you feel overwhelmed? When even the smallest experience triggers such intense emotions? Have you tried medications and other therapies with no relief? Counseling and Brain Wellness Services can help you identify and heal the roots to your problems that keep you repeating unwanted patterns, thinking negatively about yourself, and feeling stuck emotionally. Together, we can work towards building resilience, empowering growth, and promoting lasting positive change through a specialized treatment plan fitted to reach your goals and bring you the relief and change you desire.
With specialized training and expertise in EMDR Therapy, I offer a personalized and evidence-based approach to address your unique needs and goals.
Welcome! Are there moments when you feel overwhelmed? When even the smallest experience triggers such intense emotions? Have you tried medications and other therapies with no relief? Counseling and Brain Wellness Services can help you identify and heal the roots to your problems that keep you repeating unwanted patterns, thinking negatively about yourself, and feeling stuck emotionally. Together, we can work towards building resilience, empowering growth, and promoting lasting positive change through a specialized treatment plan fitted to reach your goals and bring you the relief and change you desire.
Lauren Barry
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, MCAP, QS
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Boca Raton, FL 33434
Welcome! I believe that every client is the expert of their own life and I want to create a collaborative environment with you to help you work through difficult life transitions. I will walk beside you, providing a non-judgmental, warm and safe space to explore these moments in life. I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and a Gottman Method Levels 1 & 2 trained therapist specializing in treating couples. Trained in EMDR therapy, I can help you resolve negative events and memories from the past that continue to show up today.
Welcome! I believe that every client is the expert of their own life and I want to create a collaborative environment with you to help you work through difficult life transitions. I will walk beside you, providing a non-judgmental, warm and safe space to explore these moments in life. I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and a Gottman Method Levels 1 & 2 trained therapist specializing in treating couples. Trained in EMDR therapy, I can help you resolve negative events and memories from the past that continue to show up today.
During the last 25 years of training and experience, I have built up an incredible array of techniques ranging from EMDR, Hypnotherapy / NLP to Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT) and Dialetical Behavior Therapy (DBT) to empower people to take the reigns of their own conscious and unconscious minds so that they can become the person they want to be.
I specialize in helping people with overcoming anxiety, low-self esteem, dating challenges, forming healthy, lasting relationships, co-dependence and ocd. I help people to become more emotionally regulated, increase their tolerance of stress, gain control over their inner experience and increase interpersonal effectiveness skills for better relationships, more professional success and healthier relationships with family members.
During the last 25 years of training and experience, I have built up an incredible array of techniques ranging from EMDR, Hypnotherapy / NLP to Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT) and Dialetical Behavior Therapy (DBT) to empower people to take the reigns of their own conscious and unconscious minds so that they can become the person they want to be.
I specialize in helping people with overcoming anxiety, low-self esteem, dating challenges, forming healthy, lasting relationships, co-dependence and ocd. I help people to become more emotionally regulated, increase their tolerance of stress, gain control over their inner experience and increase interpersonal effectiveness skills for better relationships, more professional success and healthier relationships with family members.
Have you experienced trauma, grief and loss? All these have been a part of my past experiences so I can identify with you. I use EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) as a technique that assists my clients with soothing anger, PTSD, anxiety, depression, grief and loss among other issues. I customize my treatment approach to each person and their story.
Have you experienced trauma, grief and loss? All these have been a part of my past experiences so I can identify with you. I use EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) as a technique that assists my clients with soothing anger, PTSD, anxiety, depression, grief and loss among other issues. I customize my treatment approach to each person and their story.
Chloe Novatka
Pre-Licensed Professional, MS
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Boca Raton, FL 33433 (Online Only)
My name is Chloe Novatka. I am an EMDR trained and trauma-informed mental health counselor. In the therapy process, I help guide clients to remain in the present while we look through the window into the past. By doing so, the dots begin connecting and patterns are identified that may be adjusted in order to experience a more fulfilling future. I take a compassionate and patient approach with my clients as we begin to uncover the person whom they were meant to be.
My name is Chloe Novatka. I am an EMDR trained and trauma-informed mental health counselor. In the therapy process, I help guide clients to remain in the present while we look through the window into the past. By doing so, the dots begin connecting and patterns are identified that may be adjusted in order to experience a more fulfilling future. I take a compassionate and patient approach with my clients as we begin to uncover the person whom they were meant to be.
Altha Mental Health- EMDR- Roberta DeCastro, LMHC
Counselor, LMHC, PsyDc, MS, EMDR, QHR
Verified Verified
Boca Raton, FL 33433
I use EMDR, CBT amongts other methods.
Our thoughts, feelings and behaviors create our experiences. As a psychotherapist I believe therapy is a process of creating change. Therapy allows a person to explore and develop skills of awareness and recognition of patterns that needs to be changed or recontructed. In therapy you will explore and develop these skills to effectively cope with psychological, personal and behavioral transitions. I work with each individual on finding the right balance of mind, body and spirit connection that gives the person the ability to better understand and bring clarity related to personal goals and plan for a healed and satisfying future.
I use EMDR, CBT amongts other methods.
Our thoughts, feelings and behaviors create our experiences. As a psychotherapist I believe therapy is a process of creating change. Therapy allows a person to explore and develop skills of awareness and recognition of patterns that needs to be changed or recontructed. In therapy you will explore and develop these skills to effectively cope with psychological, personal and behavioral transitions. I work with each individual on finding the right balance of mind, body and spirit connection that gives the person the ability to better understand and bring clarity related to personal goals and plan for a healed and satisfying future.
Naomi Berger
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, LMHC, CAP, EdS, ACS
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Boca Raton, FL 33434
I am an experienced therapist specializing in IMAGO Therapy, Intensive Short Term Dynamic Therapy, EMDR, and Solution Focused therapy.
Are you unhappy in your relationship? are feeling unheard? not understood? not supported? alone? frustrated with unresolved conflicts? fighting over the same issues? thinking of leaving but afraid? Are you having an affair or struggling to heal from one? Are past hurts, traumas disappointments affecting your relationship? your daily functioning? your ability to trust? You believe that your and your children's future will be better saving your relationship but you do not know how? We understand and can help you get to the bottom of the problem in first session. No need to continue suffering Call us! you will be glad that you did.
I am an experienced therapist specializing in IMAGO Therapy, Intensive Short Term Dynamic Therapy, EMDR, and Solution Focused therapy.
Are you unhappy in your relationship? are feeling unheard? not understood? not supported? alone? frustrated with unresolved conflicts? fighting over the same issues? thinking of leaving but afraid? Are you having an affair or struggling to heal from one? Are past hurts, traumas disappointments affecting your relationship? your daily functioning? your ability to trust? You believe that your and your children's future will be better saving your relationship but you do not know how? We understand and can help you get to the bottom of the problem in first session. No need to continue suffering Call us! you will be glad that you did.
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EMDR Therapists
Who is EMDR for?
EMDR was initially developed as a treatment for individuals with Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), for whom memories of a deeply distressing experience can be inadvertently triggered by random everyday events. The procedure has since been applied in the treatment of many other conditions. For example, it is used by some therapists to treat anxiety disorders including panic and phobias, depression, dissociative disorders, eating disorders, obsessive-compulsive disorders, and some personality disorders. It is suitable for adolescents and adults.
Why do people need EMDR?
People need EMDR as a way to manage distressing memories that in some way hamper the ability to function in the present. The procedure is believed to target the way memories are stored in the brain. Evidence indicates that past disturbing experiences cause ongoing distress because they were not adequately processed, and when such memories are triggered in the present, they are accompanied by all the emotions, thoughts, and physical sensations as the initial experience.
What problems does EMDR treat?
First and foremost, EMDR is intended as a treatment for PTSD, to defuse distressing memories that intrude on and impair everyday functioning. It is also often used to help those who are subject to panic attacks, phobias, and other forms of anxiety. In addition, EMDR has been used to treat individuals with depression, eating disorders, and personality disorders.
What happens in EMDR therapy?
First the therapist takes an individual’s history, and then the therapist and client decide which distressing experience(s) will be the target(s) of the exercise, delivered via a side-to-side visual stimulus requiring lateral eye movements. The client will be asked to activate thoughts, feelings, and any body sensations related to the troubling experience. The eye movements are said to reduce the emotional charge of the memory, so that the experience can then be safely discussed with the therapist and digested, minimizing its ability to trigger anxiety.