Expressive Arts Therapists in Cocoa, FL

Do you find yourself stuck, frustrated, or struggling in some way? Maybe you’re not sure why things are hard, or perhaps you have experienced something awful and wonder how you’ll ever move past it? When painful things happen, we can be left feeling confused, out of control, or unsure how to move forward and heal. You deserve to feel better and I would be honored to help.

Across the globe, everyone is dealing with stressors of life, whether it be work, school, relationships, and more. Understanding your feelings, handling life changes, building self-esteem and empowerment are all things that I love to work with clients on. These are things that affect everyone from all ages and all walks of life. If you are looking for balance, clarity, or understanding within your life, my goal is to help you achieve this, reaching mental wellness in a way that meets your needs.

Sometimes life sucks - Maybe right now, it’s one of those times. Most people feel stuck repeating the same painful patterns - Perhaps you can relate. Maybe you know you’d be happier if you made changes but it feels safer and more comfortable to stay the same. Stuck in negativity and feeling out of control, you may feel like life is out of control. Since you're reading this, there is likely a fire inside you that wants to take control.

Greetings! I'm Alex Oropallo, a compassionate and dedicated therapist committed to providing support and guidance to individuals navigating the complexities of their emotional well-being. I specialize in working with members of the LGBTQIA+ community, survivors of complex trauma and sexual abuse, those who have faced ritualized abuse, and adolescents. I aim to foster a safe and confidential space for those seeking healing, growth, and understanding. My mission is to empower clients to overcome challenges, explore their identities, and build resilience.

Lifes unique journey requires empowering souls to understand their triggers and need for healthy coping skills and addressing concerns. I believe counseling helps individuals better understand their behaviors, thoughts, and feelings, while discovering and implementing more effective communication and interaction skills. Counseling is a professional therapeutic relationship and I am dedicated to helping all individuals who struggle. Whether you struggle with anxiety, depression, adjustment, PTSD, emotional dysregulation, trauma, chronic illness and diagnosis, relationships, and social factors, together we can make progress.

Amy Jordan is a passionate practitioner of Mental Health Counseling specializing in work with adolescents and adults. Amy delivers Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and other evidence-based treatments for individuals with a wide range of emotional, behavioral, and adjustment difficulties, such as anxiety, depression, grief and loss, acute stress, social adjustment and relationship problems. In addition to her experience as a mental health counselor and therapist, Amy's background includes 13+ years of work as a School Counselor, helping families and youth work through various challenges. Amy is also a cancer survivor.

Accepting help can be incredibly difficult and very scary; especially when you don't know what you're looking for! I recognize that mental health is complex, and I take a very person-forward approach to help you and/or your family reach healthy goals and feel better! Hi, I’m Brianna! I am a mental health counselor specializing in anxiety, trauma, eating disorders, and parent education! Currently pursuing my Ph.D. in Developmental Psychology (focusing in childhood and adolescence)! I especially love working with kids and teens!

Kimberly specializes in working with children, teens, and women covering a variety of issues. ADHD, Trauma, Anxiety, and Womens are just a few areas she specializes in. Kimberly is a Neurodiversity Affirmating therapist that believes treatment should be centered on a client's strengths, not their weaknesses. Kimberly's approach is to serve client needs through a holistic and client centered approach that fosters hope and recovery. Kimberly utilizes evidenced-based treatments such as cognitive behavioral therapy, trauma-focused behavior therapy, play therapy, EMDR, and EFT (tapping), hypnotherapy, and brainspotting.

The process is simple. It starts with a friendly conversation to see if you'd be a good fit. You deserve treatment that actually helps you get your life back on track (for good). JourneyPure is backed by 6K+ success stories and hundreds of positive reviews online.

Allies in Wellness believes each day is an opportunity to become a better version of yourself. We serve children, adolescents, adults, couples / partners, and families who seek clarity, balance, insight, and self-acceptance. We're proud to offer specialized and individualized therapeutic services that are affirming to all and made accessible to many in a private practice group setting. We provide a supportive space to sort through the things that are impacting your daily life, the life of your children, and those you love.

I work exclusively with children aging 18 months to 18 years. I have been treating children in private practice for over 24 years. I treat ADHD, ADD, Anxiety, Asperger's Syndrome, Depression, Grief/Loss due to death, separation/divorce or deployment, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD), verbal, physical, sexual abuse, and neglect. I have extensive training and experience in treating children of separating & divorcing parents. I work with divorcing parents and their children in the Collaborative Divorce process. I provide them with insight and the tools to make the process go as smoothly as possible.

Counseling is a therapeutic relationship that is developed between the therapist and the patient to achieve victory over challenges in life. Shetress Woods is a Christian Licensed Mental Health Counselor and a PH.D student in clinical sexology. She has had the pleasure, of providing therapeutic and social support for over 10 years. She desires to continue to assist others in achieving victory with a non-judgmental attitude, empathy, and encouragement. Shetress provides therapeutic services in areas that consist of, depression, anxiety, grief, domestic violence, and mental, emotional, and sexual abuse.

Are you struggling with a recent crisis related to sexual addiction, pornography or infidelity? The discovery of sexual betrayal in your relationship can leave you shocked and traumatized. As a Certified Sex Addiction Therapist and APSats Clinical Partner Specialist, I provide treatment to individuals and couples whose relationship has been impacted by infidelity, sexual addiction or compulsive pornography. As a Certified Clinical Trauma specialist & EMDR Certified Practitioner I provide a supportive, calm and serene environment for my client's to process any trauma that may be causing distress in their life.

I specialize in working with children, adolescents, and their families. I have specialized training in many expressive arts, including art therapy, play therapy, music therapy, and bibliotherapy. I have an ability to relate with children and teenagers and can use each child's unique traits and interests throughout the counseling process. I also utilize Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help challenge and restructure negative thought patterns in older children and teenagers. I focus on building healthy relationships and effective communication among family members. I am trained in EMDR to help process trauma in the past and present.

Child Specialist (ages 3+) in Play Therapy for: anxiety, OCD, behavioral issues at home and/or at school, bullying and self-esteem issues, parent/child conflict, & divorce reactions. Teen and Young Adults (ages 13-25) in Creative/Expressive Arts for: anxiety, depression, relationship issues, self-esteem issues, self-harm, & school/family/life adjustments. Parent Consultation and Parent Groups are also available.