Therapists in Crystal River, FL
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Christal Rose Ward
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, LMHC
Verified Verified
Crystal River, FL 34428
Hello there and welcome to my site! My name is Christal and I would love to welcome you to this platform. What is your story? Everyone has one, and it's the details of that story that has led you here today. My approach to therapy is simple. I help client's "Do Their Work." If you're ready for a breakthrough, and are ready to do your work, then I'm your counselor. It's as simple as that!
Hello there and welcome to my site! My name is Christal and I would love to welcome you to this platform. What is your story? Everyone has one, and it's the details of that story that has led you here today. My approach to therapy is simple. I help client's "Do Their Work." If you're ready for a breakthrough, and are ready to do your work, then I'm your counselor. It's as simple as that!
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Solution Focused Counseling and Consultation, LLC
Counselor, MA, LMHC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Crystal River, FL 34429 (Online Only)
I am accepting new patients. Has the Covid-19 caused difficulties in your life. Well we are here to help. Are you anxious, feeling stuck, or depressed? Do you have family conflict or parent-child issues? There is hope for a more peaceful productive life. It is my goal to provide a safe nonjudgmental place to empower people with the insight and skills needed to move forward. I have experience and success in helping people with various types of anxiety, depression, stress, trauma, substance abuse, relationship issues, family problems, hard to handle teens. I am accepting new clients.
I am accepting new patients. Has the Covid-19 caused difficulties in your life. Well we are here to help. Are you anxious, feeling stuck, or depressed? Do you have family conflict or parent-child issues? There is hope for a more peaceful productive life. It is my goal to provide a safe nonjudgmental place to empower people with the insight and skills needed to move forward. I have experience and success in helping people with various types of anxiety, depression, stress, trauma, substance abuse, relationship issues, family problems, hard to handle teens. I am accepting new clients.
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Are your relationships broken, and you are wondering, "How did it ever get to this point?" Or have you ever thought: "If people knew this about me, they would shun me?" What if you are anxious and/or depressed? If we are brutally honest, most of what hurts us comes down to this question: "Am I worthy enough to be loved; to be known?" I want you to know you are not alone! There is hope! Because here is the truth, most everyone is worthy to be loved and known, you just have to learn to believe it!
Are your relationships broken, and you are wondering, "How did it ever get to this point?" Or have you ever thought: "If people knew this about me, they would shun me?" What if you are anxious and/or depressed? If we are brutally honest, most of what hurts us comes down to this question: "Am I worthy enough to be loved; to be known?" I want you to know you are not alone! There is hope! Because here is the truth, most everyone is worthy to be loved and known, you just have to learn to believe it!
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Specialize in GI disorders, migraines, autoimmune , inflammatory diseases, medical trauma & thyroid issues using cutting edge, evidenced-based treatments for the mind-body connection.
Creating a setting for you to feel safe, heard, and validated, I guide you to feel empowered over your emotions bringing you to a place of peace.
Specialize in GI disorders, migraines, autoimmune , inflammatory diseases, medical trauma & thyroid issues using cutting edge, evidenced-based treatments for the mind-body connection.
Creating a setting for you to feel safe, heard, and validated, I guide you to feel empowered over your emotions bringing you to a place of peace.
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People can experience relief from anxiety, depression, and self-harming behaviors by changing the way they respond to stressful and overwhelming situations.
I enjoy working with individuals who seek to live happier, healthier lives and recognize that change can only happen by trying something new. Each of us has the power to create better lives for ourselves simply by changing the way we relate to ourselves. Many people never learned as children how to cope with stress and negative emotion. But this is a skill that can be learned in adulthood and that can pave the way for greater happiness throughout our lives. The ultimate goal is to prioritize your well-being and care for yourself by noticing and responding to your thoughts and feelings with compassion and validation.
People can experience relief from anxiety, depression, and self-harming behaviors by changing the way they respond to stressful and overwhelming situations.
I enjoy working with individuals who seek to live happier, healthier lives and recognize that change can only happen by trying something new. Each of us has the power to create better lives for ourselves simply by changing the way we relate to ourselves. Many people never learned as children how to cope with stress and negative emotion. But this is a skill that can be learned in adulthood and that can pave the way for greater happiness throughout our lives. The ultimate goal is to prioritize your well-being and care for yourself by noticing and responding to your thoughts and feelings with compassion and validation.
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Renee Cherowitz
Counselor, LMHC, EMDR, ART, CCHt
Verified Verified
Winter Park, FL 32789
Waitlist for new clients
I utilize EMDR and the cutting edge therapeutic modality of Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART).
Are you feeling anxious, depressed, feelings of irritability, tearfulness or having consistent negative or irrational thoughts? Panic attacks? These may be symptoms of underlying core issues that have not been addressed. Many adults and children experience events that may have life-long consequences. Past events could include childhood experiences, addiction within the family, or acts of violence. Consequences may also include nightmares, insomnia, relational issues, addiction/substance abuse and physical symptoms. I specialize in working with adults, adolescents and families in the area of trauma, addiction/substance abuse, eating disorders, domestic violence and individuals involved with the dependency court system.
I utilize EMDR and the cutting edge therapeutic modality of Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART).
Are you feeling anxious, depressed, feelings of irritability, tearfulness or having consistent negative or irrational thoughts? Panic attacks? These may be symptoms of underlying core issues that have not been addressed. Many adults and children experience events that may have life-long consequences. Past events could include childhood experiences, addiction within the family, or acts of violence. Consequences may also include nightmares, insomnia, relational issues, addiction/substance abuse and physical symptoms. I specialize in working with adults, adolescents and families in the area of trauma, addiction/substance abuse, eating disorders, domestic violence and individuals involved with the dependency court system.
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Danielle H. Thomassy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CAP, CCTP
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Tampa, FL 33618
Accepting New Clients! TBCS is a group of mental health clinicians dedicated to providing quality mental health services so you feel comfortable to heal, improve, and change what you can through psychotherapy. Specializing in treatment using Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Cognitive Processing Therapy ( CPT), Trauma-Focused CBT (TF-DBT), Radically Open DBT (RO-DBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Somatic Integration and Processing (SIP), Dance/Movement Therapy, and Art therapy, we believe mental health for all ages includes emotional/mental flexibility, openness, and healthy social connection.
Accepting New Clients! TBCS is a group of mental health clinicians dedicated to providing quality mental health services so you feel comfortable to heal, improve, and change what you can through psychotherapy. Specializing in treatment using Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Cognitive Processing Therapy ( CPT), Trauma-Focused CBT (TF-DBT), Radically Open DBT (RO-DBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Somatic Integration and Processing (SIP), Dance/Movement Therapy, and Art therapy, we believe mental health for all ages includes emotional/mental flexibility, openness, and healthy social connection.
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Lucas Mario Olan - Registered Mental Health Counselor Intern
Registered Mental Health Counselor Intern, MS, IMH, CH
Verified Verified
Maitland, FL 32751
Anxiety, depression, decisions, and the feelings that are wrapped into all of this is part of what makes us human. We are created with a hardwiring that neurologically adapts to the every changing world we live in. In the midsts of it all is you and your specific, one of a kind, and valuable Mental Heath needs. These needs are important and because of that reason your commitment to them is equally important and for Lucas it is essential. One of Lucas core values is that there is endless options that can be discovered in therapy and the key lies within the client. Needs, goals and concerns are all angles in the process of a solution.
Anxiety, depression, decisions, and the feelings that are wrapped into all of this is part of what makes us human. We are created with a hardwiring that neurologically adapts to the every changing world we live in. In the midsts of it all is you and your specific, one of a kind, and valuable Mental Heath needs. These needs are important and because of that reason your commitment to them is equally important and for Lucas it is essential. One of Lucas core values is that there is endless options that can be discovered in therapy and the key lies within the client. Needs, goals and concerns are all angles in the process of a solution.
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Dr. Laura C Franco
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Brandon, FL 33511
As the owner of Life Solutions Services, a practice dedicated to offering a comprehensive range of services—such as individual and couple's psychotherapy, medication management, and Discernment Counseling—I am proud to lead a team of skilled and experienced clinicians. I often tell new clients that it takes immense courage to reach out and begin their journey toward better mental health. By deciding to contact a therapist and schedule your first appointment, you are taking a significant step in regaining control over your life. I commend you for starting this journey and for taking the time to find a clinician you feel you can trust
As the owner of Life Solutions Services, a practice dedicated to offering a comprehensive range of services—such as individual and couple's psychotherapy, medication management, and Discernment Counseling—I am proud to lead a team of skilled and experienced clinicians. I often tell new clients that it takes immense courage to reach out and begin their journey toward better mental health. By deciding to contact a therapist and schedule your first appointment, you are taking a significant step in regaining control over your life. I commend you for starting this journey and for taking the time to find a clinician you feel you can trust
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Are you feeling lost, sad, or overwhelmed? Have you been trying to figure things out on your own, but you don't know how to cope anymore? Do your relationships feel empty and unsatisfying? Life can leave us feeling vulnerable for a variety of reasons. It is my goal to provide you with a safe, confidential, supportive space to talk and share.
Are you feeling lost, sad, or overwhelmed? Have you been trying to figure things out on your own, but you don't know how to cope anymore? Do your relationships feel empty and unsatisfying? Life can leave us feeling vulnerable for a variety of reasons. It is my goal to provide you with a safe, confidential, supportive space to talk and share.
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My ideal client is someone who desires to improve the quality of their life. Someone who feels stuck in certain behavior patters or thought patterns and wants to live their full life with joy and contentment. Clients who want to wake up each day with confidence and the tolerance level to manage their thought and feeling and making choices that expand their life and capacity to be in it.
My ideal client is someone who desires to improve the quality of their life. Someone who feels stuck in certain behavior patters or thought patterns and wants to live their full life with joy and contentment. Clients who want to wake up each day with confidence and the tolerance level to manage their thought and feeling and making choices that expand their life and capacity to be in it.
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It's 2024 and this is your year! - If you are feeling haunted by traumas of the past, the pressures of the future, and struggling to feel present in the now-reaching out for help truly can help. Whether you are experiencing depression, panic attacks, intrusive thoughts, grief, symptoms of trauma, or are feeling stuck, seeking treatment can be an excellent pathway towards emotional freedom, connection, and healing. I keep a small case load and provide highly individualized care so my clients start new healing patterns and find hope of better days.
It's 2024 and this is your year! - If you are feeling haunted by traumas of the past, the pressures of the future, and struggling to feel present in the now-reaching out for help truly can help. Whether you are experiencing depression, panic attacks, intrusive thoughts, grief, symptoms of trauma, or are feeling stuck, seeking treatment can be an excellent pathway towards emotional freedom, connection, and healing. I keep a small case load and provide highly individualized care so my clients start new healing patterns and find hope of better days.
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Gerard Adam Kruse
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Oviedo, FL 32766
I endeavor in what I strongly believe is my life’s calling in helping improve the overall quality of life for others. With a blend of genuine warmth and compassion, as well as a keen use of clinical training I received while attending New York University, I am committed to your desire for whatever change you feel is needed in your life while providing a supportive, non-judgmental, & client-centered atmosphere. I work with clients beginning in adolescence through senior years & currently hold a license to practice in Florida, Colorado, Iowa, & New Mexico.
I endeavor in what I strongly believe is my life’s calling in helping improve the overall quality of life for others. With a blend of genuine warmth and compassion, as well as a keen use of clinical training I received while attending New York University, I am committed to your desire for whatever change you feel is needed in your life while providing a supportive, non-judgmental, & client-centered atmosphere. I work with clients beginning in adolescence through senior years & currently hold a license to practice in Florida, Colorado, Iowa, & New Mexico.
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My background working with adolescents is extensive and incorporates dialectical behavior therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, solution-focused, narrative therapy and motivational interviewing to accommodate each of my client’s unique needs. I have experience in play therapy techniques such as sand tray, puppet/doll play and interpretive drawing. Play Therapy is a child's natural form of communication that reveals many hidden emotions for a child. My knowledge working with children from traumatic backgrounds, anger issues, anxiety and developmental delays allows for me to work with families to build stronger relationships.
My background working with adolescents is extensive and incorporates dialectical behavior therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, solution-focused, narrative therapy and motivational interviewing to accommodate each of my client’s unique needs. I have experience in play therapy techniques such as sand tray, puppet/doll play and interpretive drawing. Play Therapy is a child's natural form of communication that reveals many hidden emotions for a child. My knowledge working with children from traumatic backgrounds, anger issues, anxiety and developmental delays allows for me to work with families to build stronger relationships.
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Faith Mostella-Morgan
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Verified Verified
Orlando, FL 32801 (Online Only)
My ideal client is ready to see an improvement in their mood, self confidence and acceptance, self care, interpersonal relationships, family system, social skills and ability to adjust to life changes. They are ready to break free from the bond of an eating disorder, anxiety, depression or any other mental, emotional and/or spiritual stronghold they may be up against. They are looking for ways to increase healthy, effective coping strategies. They are ready to increase their self awareness and learn ways to effectively manage and regulate their emotions. My ideal client is ready to be honest, vulnerable and work hard in therapy.
My ideal client is ready to see an improvement in their mood, self confidence and acceptance, self care, interpersonal relationships, family system, social skills and ability to adjust to life changes. They are ready to break free from the bond of an eating disorder, anxiety, depression or any other mental, emotional and/or spiritual stronghold they may be up against. They are looking for ways to increase healthy, effective coping strategies. They are ready to increase their self awareness and learn ways to effectively manage and regulate their emotions. My ideal client is ready to be honest, vulnerable and work hard in therapy.
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The Wellspring Mental Health Group
Counselor, LMHC, LMFT, LCSW, RMHCI
Verified Verified
Port Orange, FL 32129
The Wellspring Mental Health Group, Inc. was created to offer affordable, yet excellent, mental health care for our community. Our sliding fee scale was designed with your needs in mind. At Wellspring New Smyrna Beach and Wellspring Port Orange, our counselors can work with you to make counseling effective for you. After all, therapy is designed to help you overcome any obstacle. Our mission is to provide personalized mental health care to everyone who seeks it and to restore hope to those who have lost it. Let us help you rediscover the power of hope within you.
The Wellspring Mental Health Group, Inc. was created to offer affordable, yet excellent, mental health care for our community. Our sliding fee scale was designed with your needs in mind. At Wellspring New Smyrna Beach and Wellspring Port Orange, our counselors can work with you to make counseling effective for you. After all, therapy is designed to help you overcome any obstacle. Our mission is to provide personalized mental health care to everyone who seeks it and to restore hope to those who have lost it. Let us help you rediscover the power of hope within you.
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Stephanie Gutierrez
Counselor, MS, LMHC
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Longwood, FL 32779
Waitlist for new clients
Life can be dysfunctional and although many of us learn how to function in this dysfunction there are times where it may become too much to walk in alone. Your life seems filled with constant thoughts of "I should have: said that differently, told them how I felt, spoke up for myself". You struggle with fears of judgment and expectations. Somedays it may seem like an impossible mission to get out of bed, shower, feed yourself or socialize with others. You struggle with persistent irrational thoughts that you are aware of but can't seem to make them stop.
Life can be dysfunctional and although many of us learn how to function in this dysfunction there are times where it may become too much to walk in alone. Your life seems filled with constant thoughts of "I should have: said that differently, told them how I felt, spoke up for myself". You struggle with fears of judgment and expectations. Somedays it may seem like an impossible mission to get out of bed, shower, feed yourself or socialize with others. You struggle with persistent irrational thoughts that you are aware of but can't seem to make them stop.
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Mariah Plociniak
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, MMFT
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Orlando, FL 32804 (Online Only)
Starting therapy takes guts—it is a scary and vulnerable process. But confronting these fears is the first step towards creating the life you deserve. You might be struggling with something concrete—a challenge in your relationships or a professional hurdle. You might be facing a big decision. Or you simply might know something feels off but are unable to place a finger on what is going on. No matter the issue, I am here to walk you through the process. I bring my true self to the therapy room: blunt, honest, slightly crude, and very funny (as I said…honest).
Starting therapy takes guts—it is a scary and vulnerable process. But confronting these fears is the first step towards creating the life you deserve. You might be struggling with something concrete—a challenge in your relationships or a professional hurdle. You might be facing a big decision. Or you simply might know something feels off but are unable to place a finger on what is going on. No matter the issue, I am here to walk you through the process. I bring my true self to the therapy room: blunt, honest, slightly crude, and very funny (as I said…honest).
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Hi! I am Dr. Michell Arnow. I have a few questions to ask you that will help me help you. Do you struggle with negative thoughts about yourself and others? Are you feeling stressed and anxious? Do you find it difficult to talk to your loved ones about your feelings? I am here to help you heal the wounds of the past to create a happier present and future for yourself and your loved ones.
Hi! I am Dr. Michell Arnow. I have a few questions to ask you that will help me help you. Do you struggle with negative thoughts about yourself and others? Are you feeling stressed and anxious? Do you find it difficult to talk to your loved ones about your feelings? I am here to help you heal the wounds of the past to create a happier present and future for yourself and your loved ones.
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Life can come with many tests, challenges, and tribulations. Making the decision to take action and seek change can be difficult, but it can also be the start of a new, more rewarding journey in life. In our work together, my primary goal is to provide a positive, authentic, and collaborative experience that allows for transformation, growth, and an enhanced sense of self. Creating a safe space where clients feel heard, accepted and understood is my utmost priority. I use a variety of interventions and tailor treatment based on the goals and expectations of the client.
Life can come with many tests, challenges, and tribulations. Making the decision to take action and seek change can be difficult, but it can also be the start of a new, more rewarding journey in life. In our work together, my primary goal is to provide a positive, authentic, and collaborative experience that allows for transformation, growth, and an enhanced sense of self. Creating a safe space where clients feel heard, accepted and understood is my utmost priority. I use a variety of interventions and tailor treatment based on the goals and expectations of the client.
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Self-Harming Therapists
How does therapy for self-harm work?
A person may turn to self-injury so that they can distract themselves from their stress, depression, anxiety, or upsetting circumstances. Therapy can address the cause of an individual’s suffering. A therapist can help a person understand why they may want to self-harm and help the person learn new methods of coping. A person may have poor emotion regulation, and treatment such as cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is helpful for breaking this behaviour. In addition, treatment such as dialectical behavior therapy can help a person manage their tolerance of distress.
Which therapies are best for self-harm?
Specific approaches used by professionals include cognitive behavioral, dialectical behavior, psychodynamic, and mentalisation-based therapies, among others. Cognitive behavioral and dialectical behavior therapies are common approaches for people who have painful thoughts and past traumas. These therapies help an individual cope with distress, regulate emotions, and manage impulsive urges.
Does the tendency to self-harm mean the person is suicidal?
Having this urge does not mean the individual suffers from suicidal ideation. People who want to self-injure look to distract or alleviate themselves from the pain they are experiencing. People with suicidal tendencies want to end life altogether. However, this does not mean a person with the intent to self-harm will not attempt suicide.
How often and how long are therapy sessions for self-harm?
As with any type of therapy, sessions depend on the individual. Clients may see improvement within 20 sessions, at an average of 50 minutes per session, while others may opt for 20 to 30 sessions over, maybe, a six-month period. People, especially those with co-occurring conditions like depression and anxiety, may need to continue therapy for up to 12 to 18 months.