Female Therapists in Bonita Springs, FL

Dr. Roque has completed a clinical internship with the Broward Sherriff's Office, North Broward Bureau. Her work there included providing mental health services to inmates with psychiatric disorders, including group and individual therapy, and comprehensive psychological assessments. Dr. Roque has experience conducting psychological evaluations for children, adolescents, and adults. Evaluations have been conducted for a variety of reasons including treatment formulation, intelligence and academic abilities, and forensic competency.

Congratulations on taking the first step in your quest for a more fulfilling life. According to Dr. Oz, 60% of women feel lonely or isolated, which leads to depression and anxiety. My practice aims to reduce this number through individual group counseling combined with holistic yoga and meditation. Together we will help you feel empowered while connecting with others. I believe life is a series of obstacles upon which we have the freedom to learn, change and grow. I welcome the opportunity to team with you as we unlock your true potential.

I enjoy working with individuals who have a gap between the life they envision for themselves and the life they are living. This can range from challenges in relationships, family, career and/or personal life. I have found that when a person develops greater awareness of his or her thoughts, actions and emotions, he or she can begin to make changes to live a more fulfilling and satisfying life. The insight developed through psychoanalytic therapy can enable you to experience greater calmness and satisfaction in your day to day life.

Feeling crazy is NOT mean the same thing as crazy. Just because your partner or other people in your life are calling you "crazy", doesn't mean that you are, Life can be hard. Relationships can be hard. Family can be hard. Hard can cause anxiety, depression, self-medication and more. Talking to a professional in a safe and non-judgmental space can help give you the tools and support to move forward in a smoother and healthier way. if you are struggling, I can help.

Going to a strange office and talking about your most personal issues with someone you've never met can be a difficult, sensitive task. I appreciate that people experience problems and challenges in their life. My approach with children, adults, families and couples is to help them feel comfortable, respected and hopeful about their situation. Depending upon the problem, I utilize best practice strategies to help clients find solutions to their problems and build a path to success. That may take the form of cognitive behavioral therapy, trauma focused therapy, relational therapy, Neurofeedback, and stress management.

We all want to feel connected, right? To feel we belong and are seen, understood, valued and accepted for who we are. Often, how we protect ourselves from our own fears and vulnerabilities keeps us from allowing others to really know who we are. We hide our tender hearts and limit our true selves, for fear of being hurt. However, in doing so, we live "small;" our lives and our relationships can become diminished, unsatisfying, and hopeless. Wouldn't you rather live in truth, shining your brightest light?

Is life difficult for you right now? Do you feel overwhelmed and maybe a little scared. Are you feeling depressed, anxious or is it that you can no longer connect with the person you thought you loved with all your heart. The pain of not knowing how to make things better is awful. Counseling can help. As a licensed mental health counselor, I come from a place of deep respect for the client. I believe my client is the expert on his or her life story. We can work together to make life better for you.

I am a licensed mental health counselor with over 25 years of experience working with children, teens, couples, individuals and groups. I draw from a number of theoretical orientations and employ interventions based on my client's specific needs. By providing an accepting and understanding environment, I can help you find solutions! If you are unable to come into the office, I also provide telemental health counseling using a HIPAA compliant platform.

Regardless of our age, life can be incredibly overwhelming at times. Whether you're 2 or 92, there are going to be times that feel especially overwhelming. I have helped many clients of all ages work through a variety of challenges. Whether it be life changes, anxiety, depression, grief, stress management, addiction recovery or any number of other situations, I am there to help you through.

During these trying times, you can reach out, trust and take refuge in the support I can provide you. Yes this is a leap of faith. I provide telehealth on Doxy me. Take comfort in knowing I have worked over thirty years in the field. My clients have seen great results with my work via Ego state therapy and EMDR. My style involves engaging clients in exploring the etiology of their symptoms, developing specific skills to effectively cope, and to resolve the source(s) of the problem.

I like to work with individuals and couples to help them develop more curiosity about their challenges so that they gain insight into what keeps them from living more abundantly. When indicated, I also explore the roots of personal problems so that people can achieve deeper understanding about themselves and the core issues that get in the way from living more freely and getting the most from their relationships.

I enjoy helping both individuals and couples to ask important questions, to look at themselves, their issues and their emotions without judgment, and to be curious about new ways of relating to life. I value collaboration, respect, kindness, and humor in our work together. From this foundation, we explore core beliefs and past experiences that shape who clients are and how they react. We work on noticing and transforming current patterns. As clients gain a deeper connection to themselves and greater insight into their stories and their loved ones, they find new ways to create peace and fulfillment in their lives.

If you are looking for a seasoned therapist, I am here to help you. The client-therapist relationship is key to your healing. I have worked in the field of psychotherapy since 1992 with training from New York University. I specialize in issues such as anxiety, depression, mood disorders, couples therapy and family therapy. Therapy is experienced in a relaxed and trusted setting. I look forward to working with you.

I believe in the innate capacity for all of us to grow, to work through challenges and to create positive change in life. I focus on creating a collaborative process with my clients to help them find solutions to their problems.

I view therapy as a collaborative process, as my clients and I work together to identify approaches to improving their lives. By actively listening, providing support and recommendations, then allowing the client to test out new behaviors, we are producing opportunities for new learning and change to occur. I treat adults, both individuals and couples, whose lives are being negatively impacted by depression, anxiety, relationship issues, health issues, and life stress generally. I believe that successful therapy includes supporting and reinforcing clients' strengths as well as addressing problematic symptoms and behaviors.

It's common to feel a lack of focus, become stressed, feel down and not as happy as we once were. We can experience a loss due to death, loss of a marriage or friend and need to go through the grief process. In our current world, often, this can cause anxiety, depression, pain issues or even lead to family difficulties. If you've tried a variety of approaches, yet they have not worked, please try a different approach. If seeking counseling I will help you with suggestions on how to get back to HAPPY again! We have much to offer.

Life can be stressful and it certainly changes over time. The same is true in our relationships. With compassion and understanding and providing support and practical feedback, I can help you to effectively address your personal life challenges and concerns. Therapy can help you learn to make decisions based on what is best for you and your family. Integrating my background and knowledge with your life circumstances, I can offer a personalized approach tailored to your specific needs that will help you acheive personal growth, make good choices and feel better about yourself and your relationships.

Dr. Petralia is the owner of Premier Psychology, a comprehensive group practice providing psychological, psychiatric, & nutrition services. Dr. Petralia has a PSYPACT mobility authorization and can provide telepsychology in all 42 PSYPACT states. As a Licensed Psychologist & Eating Disorder Specialist, Dr. Petralia provides therapy to individuals dealing with Anorexia, Bulimia, Binge Eating Disorder, Body Image issues, & Obesity. Her clinical focus also includes treating anxiety disorders, depression, chronic illness, grief, life transitions, relationship concerns & postpartum.

Pain is inevitable but suffering is optional. Life is change and learning tools to cope with change is what I provide. I have been trained to use Improvisational Theatre games in therapy and, although not for everyone, believe experiential therapies are beneficial and help with anxiety and social anxiety. I'm experienced in anxiety, addiction, PTSD, and medical issues. My online groups are "Improv for Parkinson's and Care Partners" "Improv for Wellness" "Coping with Anxiety through Improv", "12-Step Recovery & Improv" and "Improv for Therapists".