Therapists in Cocoa, FL
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What is offered: Specialty in addiction, mood and personality disorders such as Bipolar disorder, Borderline, and schizophrenia.
I am a licensed Mental Health Counselor with a master's degrees in psychology. I have over 25 years of experience in guiding those that are seeking help with addiction and just life frustrations. We tend to struggle most when we cannot find peace in our life. Let me show you how to overcome. Have you been experiencing feelings of frustration and disappointment, low self-esteem or low self-worth, frustration with poor decision making, an addiction to prescriptions or illegal substances etc.? I hope to help you become a better version of you, help you find and set goals, begin to feel worthy and free yourself of any self-made prison.
What is offered: Specialty in addiction, mood and personality disorders such as Bipolar disorder, Borderline, and schizophrenia.
I am a licensed Mental Health Counselor with a master's degrees in psychology. I have over 25 years of experience in guiding those that are seeking help with addiction and just life frustrations. We tend to struggle most when we cannot find peace in our life. Let me show you how to overcome. Have you been experiencing feelings of frustration and disappointment, low self-esteem or low self-worth, frustration with poor decision making, an addiction to prescriptions or illegal substances etc.? I hope to help you become a better version of you, help you find and set goals, begin to feel worthy and free yourself of any self-made prison.
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William A Teese
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Cocoa, FL 32926 (Online Only)
I have worked with clients at a substance abuse residential treatment program for 7 years, helping them with substance abuse, bipolar, depression, anger management, and anxiety to name a few.
Hello, it’s good to see you here today. It seems that there are some things in your life, or in the lives of those who are close to you, that are causing you significant stress, otherwise you probably wouldn’t be here researching options for therapists to talk to in Florida. I specialize in anger management, workplace stress, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, parent/child conflict and substance abuse and have been helping clients to find "the answers within" for over 20 years. A 15 minute phone call would be good too see if we are a good fit for each other. It would be helpful to know you were referred by Psychology Today.
I have worked with clients at a substance abuse residential treatment program for 7 years, helping them with substance abuse, bipolar, depression, anger management, and anxiety to name a few.
Hello, it’s good to see you here today. It seems that there are some things in your life, or in the lives of those who are close to you, that are causing you significant stress, otherwise you probably wouldn’t be here researching options for therapists to talk to in Florida. I specialize in anger management, workplace stress, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, parent/child conflict and substance abuse and have been helping clients to find "the answers within" for over 20 years. A 15 minute phone call would be good too see if we are a good fit for each other. It would be helpful to know you were referred by Psychology Today.
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Do you feel overwhelmed with the demands of everyday life? Do you need a safe space to explore your feelings and emotions? If so, I am here to guide you into finding the best version of yourself. Utilizing evidence based practice and person centered whole heath approaches to meet your therapy goals.
Do you feel overwhelmed with the demands of everyday life? Do you need a safe space to explore your feelings and emotions? If so, I am here to guide you into finding the best version of yourself. Utilizing evidence based practice and person centered whole heath approaches to meet your therapy goals.
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Are you feeling depressed or anxious? Or do you just have questions or doubts about where your life is going? Whether life feels like a crisis or a circus I am here to help!
Are you feeling depressed or anxious? Or do you just have questions or doubts about where your life is going? Whether life feels like a crisis or a circus I am here to help!
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Looking for change, satisfaction, fulfillment or peace in your life? Struggling with anxiety, depression, stress or grief? Family or partner issues keep you on the treadmill of frustration? Lets work together to to find a happier, effective and more peaceful life.
Looking for change, satisfaction, fulfillment or peace in your life? Struggling with anxiety, depression, stress or grief? Family or partner issues keep you on the treadmill of frustration? Lets work together to to find a happier, effective and more peaceful life.
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I am a licensed Clinical Social Worker and a Certified Dialectical Behavior Therapist with 7 years of professional work experience. I attended Saint Leo University and gained my Master of Social Work Advanced Clinical Practice degree.
I am a licensed Clinical Social Worker and a Certified Dialectical Behavior Therapist with 7 years of professional work experience. I attended Saint Leo University and gained my Master of Social Work Advanced Clinical Practice degree.
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I am a licensed mental health counselor in Florida and for 10 years I have had the honor of helping individual and their families navigate through life's challenges.
I am a licensed mental health counselor in Florida and for 10 years I have had the honor of helping individual and their families navigate through life's challenges.
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Hi, my name is Marie, founder and owner of “HOME” (House of Minds & Emotions). HOME is a private practice designed to assist you in dealing with behavioral, mental & emotional disorders.
Hi, my name is Marie, founder and owner of “HOME” (House of Minds & Emotions). HOME is a private practice designed to assist you in dealing with behavioral, mental & emotional disorders.
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Hi my name is Deanne- I started working in mental health in 2001- I knew I found my mission to heal myself and others- I specialize in validating supportive therapy. At the same time I want to help my clients move toward change and healing. I am comfortable with complex cases- I teach skills from DBT primarily mindfulness and distress tolerance these are very useful tools. I also use EMDR to treat anxiety and PTSD symptoms. I use specialized software to provide EMDR- so you can receive care from the comfort of your home.
Hi my name is Deanne- I started working in mental health in 2001- I knew I found my mission to heal myself and others- I specialize in validating supportive therapy. At the same time I want to help my clients move toward change and healing. I am comfortable with complex cases- I teach skills from DBT primarily mindfulness and distress tolerance these are very useful tools. I also use EMDR to treat anxiety and PTSD symptoms. I use specialized software to provide EMDR- so you can receive care from the comfort of your home.
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I am licensed in Florida with over five years of professional work experience in the mental health field.
I am licensed in Florida with over five years of professional work experience in the mental health field.
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Hello, my name is Paula. I am a licensed mental health counselor, utilizing a variety of evidenced based strategies and techniques to help you with issues that may be hindering you from functioning at your full potential. I am a compassionate therapist and I try to create a therapeutic atmosphere built on unconditional positive regard, non judgement, and respect.
Hello, my name is Paula. I am a licensed mental health counselor, utilizing a variety of evidenced based strategies and techniques to help you with issues that may be hindering you from functioning at your full potential. I am a compassionate therapist and I try to create a therapeutic atmosphere built on unconditional positive regard, non judgement, and respect.
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Hi there, I'm Rosa. Are you struggling to keep up with your relationships, work and health? Is it hard to be kind to yourself? Do you struggle with taking time to care for yourself? Whether you're dealing with overwhelm, relationship issues or cycles of anxiety and depression, I'm here to help.
Hi there, I'm Rosa. Are you struggling to keep up with your relationships, work and health? Is it hard to be kind to yourself? Do you struggle with taking time to care for yourself? Whether you're dealing with overwhelm, relationship issues or cycles of anxiety and depression, I'm here to help.
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I have collaborated to assist many individuals to meet their personal goals and address their concerns that are hindering them from living their most healthy and optimum lives. I am trained in ART (Accelerated Resolution Therapy) and am passionate about assisting individuals to reprocess their traumatic and distressing memories and experiences so they can recover and take control of their lives once again. I am also passionate about supporting individuals to explore healthier ways to cope with depression, stress, anxiety, phobias, and PTSD.
I have collaborated to assist many individuals to meet their personal goals and address their concerns that are hindering them from living their most healthy and optimum lives. I am trained in ART (Accelerated Resolution Therapy) and am passionate about assisting individuals to reprocess their traumatic and distressing memories and experiences so they can recover and take control of their lives once again. I am also passionate about supporting individuals to explore healthier ways to cope with depression, stress, anxiety, phobias, and PTSD.
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Hi, I’m Kathryn, I’m a Licensed Clinical Social Work. Are you having a hard time with some element of life? Feeling stuck or bogged down? I utilize a person-centered and strengths-based approach with clients across all of life’s struggles and joys. There is a philosophy known as “companioning,” often used in grief counseling. Dr. Alan Wolfelt describes companioning as “walking alongside” someone during difficult times.
Hi, I’m Kathryn, I’m a Licensed Clinical Social Work. Are you having a hard time with some element of life? Feeling stuck or bogged down? I utilize a person-centered and strengths-based approach with clients across all of life’s struggles and joys. There is a philosophy known as “companioning,” often used in grief counseling. Dr. Alan Wolfelt describes companioning as “walking alongside” someone during difficult times.
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I am a licensed psychologist in Florida with over twenty-five years of experience with children, adolescents, and adults with a wide range of mood disorders, parenting problems, behavior, and relationship issues. Working with patients that are having difficulties making life adjustments as life becomes more complex is what I enjoy the most because we all can become more adaptable and develop new skills and techniques to help us cope more effectively. Many people I work with are first responders, have PTSD, or are suffering from Acute Stress Disorder following a trauma.
I am a licensed psychologist in Florida with over twenty-five years of experience with children, adolescents, and adults with a wide range of mood disorders, parenting problems, behavior, and relationship issues. Working with patients that are having difficulties making life adjustments as life becomes more complex is what I enjoy the most because we all can become more adaptable and develop new skills and techniques to help us cope more effectively. Many people I work with are first responders, have PTSD, or are suffering from Acute Stress Disorder following a trauma.
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Holly Ann Silverthorn
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, LMHC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Cocoa, FL 32926 (Online Only)
I can help you recover from anxiety, depression, post-traumatic stress disorder, and more. Therapy can be challenging work. I can make it easier with good humor, compassion, and authenticity. If you decide that it is the right time for you to make some changes, I am ready to help you move toward living a more fulfilling life. (Please contact me via email or phone for scheduling)..
I can help you recover from anxiety, depression, post-traumatic stress disorder, and more. Therapy can be challenging work. I can make it easier with good humor, compassion, and authenticity. If you decide that it is the right time for you to make some changes, I am ready to help you move toward living a more fulfilling life. (Please contact me via email or phone for scheduling)..
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Hi there. I’m Danica. Have you struggled to trust others throughout your life because something always seems to go wrong in relationships, leaving you feeling hurt, betrayed, or psychologically/emotionally drained? Is it hard to see your way to stable happiness without feeling like the other shoe will drop? Feeling fearful of relationships, lonely, anxious and depressed while others seem to be living their lives with little effort can be disheartening.
Hi there. I’m Danica. Have you struggled to trust others throughout your life because something always seems to go wrong in relationships, leaving you feeling hurt, betrayed, or psychologically/emotionally drained? Is it hard to see your way to stable happiness without feeling like the other shoe will drop? Feeling fearful of relationships, lonely, anxious and depressed while others seem to be living their lives with little effort can be disheartening.
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Welcome, I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor based out of Florida. I've been helping people like you for the past 5 years. No matter where you are at in your therapeutic journey, I am here to help. I have been seeing people with addictions, anxiety, depression, and ADHD for years. I'm looking forward to working with you! You have taken the first step to becoming a healthier, happier version of yourself, and while that may be a bit scary you have the power within you to do this.
Welcome, I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor based out of Florida. I've been helping people like you for the past 5 years. No matter where you are at in your therapeutic journey, I am here to help. I have been seeing people with addictions, anxiety, depression, and ADHD for years. I'm looking forward to working with you! You have taken the first step to becoming a healthier, happier version of yourself, and while that may be a bit scary you have the power within you to do this.
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Hello, I'm Abdy! (Abdee) I am a Bilingual Latina therapist. Working with adults managing life transitions, relationship issues, improving self-esteem, anxiety, substance use, trauma, depression and working with those impacted by chronic medical issues and mental illness.
Hello, I'm Abdy! (Abdee) I am a Bilingual Latina therapist. Working with adults managing life transitions, relationship issues, improving self-esteem, anxiety, substance use, trauma, depression and working with those impacted by chronic medical issues and mental illness.
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Hello and welcome to Grow Therapy! My name is Dr. Cheryl or Cheryl, whichever you prefer. Does stress, anxiety, or depression interfere with your full participation in life? Are past traumas, shame, and guilt keeping you from achieving your goals? I empower adult men and women to overcome trauma, anxiety, depression, and addictions through an integrative, client-centered therapy approach. We will first build a working, trusting relationship based which is the foundation for all change. Next, we will identify barriers that prevent positive growth in your life and work to remove them.
Hello and welcome to Grow Therapy! My name is Dr. Cheryl or Cheryl, whichever you prefer. Does stress, anxiety, or depression interfere with your full participation in life? Are past traumas, shame, and guilt keeping you from achieving your goals? I empower adult men and women to overcome trauma, anxiety, depression, and addictions through an integrative, client-centered therapy approach. We will first build a working, trusting relationship based which is the foundation for all change. Next, we will identify barriers that prevent positive growth in your life and work to remove them.
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Bipolar Disorder Therapists
What is the most successful approach to treating bipolar disorder?
Living with bipolar disorder can be challenging, and a number of therapies have been found effective in providing support to patients as they gain the skills to understand and manage the disorder. Family-focused therapy is often helpful for children and teens (the majority of cases develop before age 19); it aims to minimize mood cycling by improving family communication and reducing conflict. It also helps young people navigate the developmental challenges the disorder can create. Cognitive and behavioral therapy (CBT) and variants such as Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT)help patients manage the thoughts and feelings that influence bipolar mood swings as well as develop specific behavioral strategies to counteract them.
What happens in therapy for bipolar disorder?
Because the patterns of mood switching and its triggers differ for each person and can change over time, mood tracking or monitoring becomes a basic way patients learn about the nature of their condition. One of the most common features of therapy is finding a workable method of mood monitoring, in which patients track their daily activities and rate their moods, then use the findings to adjust routines accordingly. Patients learn ways of handling the many stresses that arise in life so that they do not trigger mood swings.
What kinds of problems does therapy help with?
Like many other mental health disorders, BPD is heavily influenced by stress; therapy provides skills for coping with stressors of all kinds. Therapy is extremely important for helping individuals identify the situations that may trigger mood switching, so that mood swings can be prevented. Therapy may especially target recognition of the early stages of mood change so that they can be managed. In addition, therapy helps patients deal with the significant amount of turbulence the disorder can create in relationships and in work life.
What is the goal of therapy for bipolar disorder?
Therapy helps patients set up their lives to maintain stability so that their mood isn’t constantly threatened by daily events. Perhaps the first task of therapy is to educate people about the nature of the disorder. At the same time, a primary goal of therapy is to enhance adherence to drug treatment. Extended periods of mood stability can prompt patients to discontinue medication, triggering relapse, while the early phases of manic episodes can feel so energizing that patients stop medication, ushering in full-blown mania and the altered self-perception that can lead to destructive behaviors. Another major goal of therapy is to understand one’s mood patterns so as to minimize both the frequency and intensity of mood cycling.