Narcissistic Personality (NPD) Therapists in Coral Gables, FL

Dr. Michelle Lake is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and a Qualified Supervisor in Florida. She is also an Industrial Organizational Psychologist. She received her Master's Degree in Counselor Education with a specialization in Mental Health Counseling, and a Doctorate degree in Organizational Leadership with a Specialization in Human Resources. Dr. Lake has devoted her life to helping others make positive changes in their lives. We all face obstacles and sometimes feel like we do not have the strength to overcome these obstacles. However, within each human spirit, is the power to thrive and overcome life's challenges.

In life, we all face personal struggles and difficult experiences that can feel overwhelming, especially when we struggle with them alone. As your therapist, I partner with you to make positive changes. I create a supportive, confidential environment where my clients feel safe to explore their thoughts and feelings at their own pace. With respect and appreciation for your unique life story, I work with you to gain a better understanding of yourself, heal from past wounds, and improve important relationships. Together, we make sense of and work through whatever challenges stand in the way of your happiness.

I work in a way that emphasizes a deep understanding of oneself. Therapy is a place that gives you the freedom to think and feel. Your thoughts and feelings will be explored in a safe and empathetic manner. You will gain a greater understanding of your inner self and the filters through which you perceive people around you and the world. You will also comprehend why you think and act the way you do. Maladaptive patterns will be identified; change can then occur. I've been in practice with adults, couples, adolescents, and children as a registered mental health intern.

Empowerment is key in therapy. I have more than 25 years' experience in the field, and am ready to heal the psychological issues in your life. Call me. Let me guide you as far as you are motivated to heal. I have strategies to help you work through whatever is keeping you away from wellness and joy. My expertise is in women's issues, LGBT, trauma, substance abuse, crisis counseling, and all chronic disorders including depression, bi-polar, anxiety and addiction. Also, my mother had Alzheimer's for whom I was the caretaker. I know about the family issues which surface.

I hold a PhD in Clinical Psychology from the University of Iowa and completed the Internship in Clinical Psychology at the University of Minnesota Medical School. I also completed training as a psychoanalyst at the Institute for Psychoanalysis, Chicago and at the Minnesota Psychoanalytic Institute. I work with individuals who present with a wide variety of clinical problems, both acute and chronic, and tailor the treatment to that which is indicated by the nature of the situation.

Life is a balance of holding on and letting go. We all experience times in our lives when we feel a bit out of balance. Whether it's in our relationships, work life, or general well-being, balance is essential for fulfillment and happiness. Anxiety, depression, anger, conflict, stress and other self-defeating issues create imbalances. Therapy helps to restore, and many times creates, the balance that is needed in all of our lives.

Couples and individuals seeking therapy deserve tremendous respect. In my work with relationships, I offer Emotion Focus Therapy (EFT) to help both partners to get unstuck from the repetitive patterns of emotional disconnect, that lead to fights or deadening silence. As a couples' therapist with an advanced training in Gottman therapy, I integrate it in my work when needed. My approach to individual treatment is Internal Family Systems (IFS) where you get to know your inner world, become more present, less reactive, and more capable of self-healing. I work both with monogamous and consensual non-monogamous relationships.

Think about what single aspect of your life most affects how you feel day to day. If the word that came to mind is "relationships," we should talk. You may be stuck in self-defeating patterns, and feel consequently blocked from being effective and satisfied at work or at home. The people who see me often have difficulties in relationships with others, their relationship with themselves, or at work. My hope is to offer you an opportunity to live a fuller, more authentic life, that includes the spectrum of emotions, thereby freeing up space for desire, joy, and more fulfilling relationships with yourself and others.

EMDR trained, compassionate experienced multilingual (Portuguese, English, and Spanish) , international Counselor/Psychotherapist and Licensed Minister, with a demonstrated history of working in the Mental Health Care industry with children, teenagers, adults, and elderly. Skilled in Trauma, Anxiety, Depression, Gottman Method Couple Therapy relationships, family issues, and professional enhancement.

You’re successful & smart, but your relationships are EPIC failures. The harder you look for happiness, the farther it slips away. Why is this so easy for others but SO hard for you? Your inner critic whispers your deepest fears: the past left you too damaged & unlovable. After years of repeating patterns, it’s time to stop your past from defining the present and stealing your future. You're ready to end the cycle of toxic relationships, have supportive friendships, & a loving partner. Instead of dreading it, coping effectively with family conflict would be great. Getting you there is my specialty.

Tiene un caso de inmigración y necesita una evaluación psicológica para USCIS? Soy una psycoterapista bilingüe y puedo ayudarte con tu evaluación y reporte. / Do you have an immigration case and need an Immigration Psychological Evaluation? I can help you. We offer services for: U-Visas, T-Visas, Violence Against Women Act (VAWA), hardship evaluations (I-601A), and political asylum. We also conduct evaluations for Medical Disability Exception (N-648). We work with numerous attorneys around the country to assist their clients in telling their stories. We translate your personal experiences comprehensively for you to have a good case.

We at the Miami Psychology Group (MPG) believe in providing effective, kind and supportive treatment. All our professionals participate in ongoing training to maintain the highest standards in our field. We encourage all clients to participate in initial interviews to see if the practice professionals can meet your needs and most importantly help heal, address and consult on the presenting reason or reasons for attempting treatment. We do not participate in insurance and can provide information on how to have your insurance cover some of the cost if that option is available to you through your insurance.

People come to me for help with a range of difficulties: Some have problems with relationships, work or school; others are reacting to stress or going through a difficult period in their lives. Many are troubled by anxiety, depression or other unhappy feelings, or feel blocked from being effective and comfortable at work or at home. Often they have tried treatment before, without success. I collaborate with each person to evaluate his or her needs carefully, and tailor therapy to that individual. For some people brief therapy is best, for others it takes longer.

I work with clients to address a wide range of concerns that cause personal distress, which can be experienced as feeling overwhelmed, anxious, and depressed. Moments of distress may also be marked by interpersonal difficulties with others, including family, friends, co-workers and partners, which can also be explored in therapy. In my work with couples, I carefully attune to each person's needs, as well as, to the couple as a whole. I also work with clients to pinpoint areas of communication that can be strengthened, developing stronger communication abilities that can positively affect other life areas as well.

Counseling, consultant and mentor over thirty years of relevant experience with Educational Facilities, Corporations and Organizations on personal and professional development. Bilingual with multicultural perspective and ease for intercultural communication. B.A. in Early Childhood Education and Masters in Psychology from Colombia, and Masters in Marriage and Family Therapy in USA. Extensive experience in providing children, individual, family, marriage and group therapy, serving as a resource for government agencies and community groups. Experience as supervisor, international speaker, school and University teacher. Practice with Cancer patients and their families, grieving, children with academic challenges, career orientation, assessing individual's needs, couples in relational problems, and diagnosis.

I provide an Emotional Support Animal (ESA) and or Air travel Psychiatric Service Dog (PSD) recommendation letters in accordance with the ADA, Fair Housing Act (FHA) and Air Carrier Access Act (49 U.S. 41705 and 14 C.F.R.382) for the owners of dogs and cats. We can discuss the psychological and emotional needs for your ESA and PSD documentation for the HOA, landlords, schools or Airlines. We are HIPAA compliance. No longer worry about the pet deposits or large pet rental fees. You have the right to keep your animal with you when the landlord wants to prevent you from keeping your family together. Save hundreds of dollars. Same day

Life does not come with a manual, however, I can help you create a specialized one for you! I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor who offers therapy from a Holistic approach. I specialize in Dialectical Behavioral Therapy(DBT) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy(CBT). My passion is to help people live a life that is fulfilling both internally and externally. I also give my clients tools so that they will learn how to both manage and validate their emotions, improve communication and reach their goals.

Is your relationship in trouble? Where did your romance go? Is it possible to rekindle the flame? How do you find the partner you deserve? How can you create a lasting love? As a Certified Imago Relationship Therapy (RIT) I specialize in saving, repairing, enhancing and deepening committed relationships and helping singles to prepare themselves to find their "relationship of a lifetime." I am passionate about this work because my husband and I were once in trouble ourselves, until we attended an IRT Couples Workshop. There, we came to understand the higher purpose of long-term, committed relationships.

Are you facing relationship issues, depression or anxiety? Are your relationships toxic, painful, makes you suffer and unstable? I can help you with couples counseling guided by Holistic, spiritual and CBT Techniques that are proven works. Each person or situation is unique, therefore my aim is to provide you with a safe, comfortable and peaceful environment in which you will discover and understand what you are going true so you can move forward. Healing requires a profound shift in the deepest layers of inner self, where most of our pain lies that prevents us from showing up in life in the way we most desire. English & Spanish.