Christian Therapists in Estero, FL
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Clinical Social Work/Therapist, EdD, LCSW, CADC
Verified Verified
Estero, FL 33928
Primary focus: To help people (individuals, couples, and families) who feel stuck - get from where they are to where they want to be - in a way that is right for them. Additional services: - Coaching: Life coaching
Primary focus: To help people (individuals, couples, and families) who feel stuck - get from where they are to where they want to be - in a way that is right for them. Additional services: - Coaching: Life coaching
Maria Chybicki
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, LMHC, LCPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Estero, FL 33928
Are you feeling troubled by unpleasant thoughts and feelings? I can help you. It is important to me that you feel comfortable so I can support and guide you in your journey of self-improvement. I am an LMHC and an LCPC with 25+ years of experience in treating adults who are experiencing difficult life transitions, Depression, Anxiety, self-esteem and health issues. Also, I speak Spanish and have extensive experience in helping adults with cultural issues such as assimilation and acculturation. I assess a person's cultural beliefs, values and practices so as to create a culturally appropriate care plan.
Are you feeling troubled by unpleasant thoughts and feelings? I can help you. It is important to me that you feel comfortable so I can support and guide you in your journey of self-improvement. I am an LMHC and an LCPC with 25+ years of experience in treating adults who are experiencing difficult life transitions, Depression, Anxiety, self-esteem and health issues. Also, I speak Spanish and have extensive experience in helping adults with cultural issues such as assimilation and acculturation. I assess a person's cultural beliefs, values and practices so as to create a culturally appropriate care plan.
Karen Bucur
Registered Mental Health Counselor Intern, MA, RMHCI
Verified Verified
Estero, FL 33928 (Online Only)
My name is Karen, and I am a registered mental health counselor in the State of Florida. I have over 28 years of experience in Europe working with children, youth, families, and other vulnerable populations in crisis. I founded Hopespace Counseling Services passionate about using my counseling experience to help individuals, couples, and families struggling with various addictions, relationship challenges, anxiety, depression, trauma, or other life stressors. My practice is solely a video conferencing practice which gives you the freedom to reach out from the comfort of your home, office, dorm, or wherever best suits you.
My name is Karen, and I am a registered mental health counselor in the State of Florida. I have over 28 years of experience in Europe working with children, youth, families, and other vulnerable populations in crisis. I founded Hopespace Counseling Services passionate about using my counseling experience to help individuals, couples, and families struggling with various addictions, relationship challenges, anxiety, depression, trauma, or other life stressors. My practice is solely a video conferencing practice which gives you the freedom to reach out from the comfort of your home, office, dorm, or wherever best suits you.
What keeps you up at night? What keeps you from being successful? Bernadette specializes in treating anxiety, depression, trauma/PTSD, OCD, panic, phobias, and more. Her expertise allow her to provide evidence-based treatments addressing underlying causes to promote long-term recovery.
What keeps you up at night? What keeps you from being successful? Bernadette specializes in treating anxiety, depression, trauma/PTSD, OCD, panic, phobias, and more. Her expertise allow her to provide evidence-based treatments addressing underlying causes to promote long-term recovery.
How do I stop the negative chatter in my head? We often experience negative self-deprecating thoughts that have a huge impact on the way we feel and behave. These thoughts make us feel sad, lonely, angry, or anxious, leading to wrong choices or impacting our relationships with the people we love. Navigating through these thoughts and feelings is very difficult. However, you can learn to positively restructure the way you think of the world and yourself. Your life experience is unique and you have the opportunity and capacity to live your best life.
How do I stop the negative chatter in my head? We often experience negative self-deprecating thoughts that have a huge impact on the way we feel and behave. These thoughts make us feel sad, lonely, angry, or anxious, leading to wrong choices or impacting our relationships with the people we love. Navigating through these thoughts and feelings is very difficult. However, you can learn to positively restructure the way you think of the world and yourself. Your life experience is unique and you have the opportunity and capacity to live your best life.
I'm Kamala Oruamabo, a Florida-licensed mental health counselor. While I enjoy working with individuals in various areas, my niches are anxiety, depression, and life transition. I utilize person-centered, CBT, and Solution Focus approaches. I love working with individuals who are just trying to face situations and find solutions, whether it's peer relations, self-esteem, adjustments to life transitions, etc. TI work with them to instill hope in tough situations through conversation, learning strategies, or more depth approaches.
I'm Kamala Oruamabo, a Florida-licensed mental health counselor. While I enjoy working with individuals in various areas, my niches are anxiety, depression, and life transition. I utilize person-centered, CBT, and Solution Focus approaches. I love working with individuals who are just trying to face situations and find solutions, whether it's peer relations, self-esteem, adjustments to life transitions, etc. TI work with them to instill hope in tough situations through conversation, learning strategies, or more depth approaches.
You are one step closer to feeling more in control of your life. Reaching out for help is a brave, and sometimes scary, thing to do. My goal is to help you through the immediate problems that have led you here, and to also teach the skills needed to have better control of your emotions in the future. You can find peace within yourself and your relationships through a process of self-reflection, effective communication, and healthy boundaries.
You are one step closer to feeling more in control of your life. Reaching out for help is a brave, and sometimes scary, thing to do. My goal is to help you through the immediate problems that have led you here, and to also teach the skills needed to have better control of your emotions in the future. You can find peace within yourself and your relationships through a process of self-reflection, effective communication, and healthy boundaries.
I have been a Licensed Clinical Psychologist for 25 years. I have worked with people who experience trauma, depression, anxiety, eating disorders, addiction, personality disorders, to name just a few. I work with adolescents and adults. I provide individual, marriage/pre-marital, family and group counseling. Therefore, I believe that I can offer a broad range of counseling training and experience.
I have been a Licensed Clinical Psychologist for 25 years. I have worked with people who experience trauma, depression, anxiety, eating disorders, addiction, personality disorders, to name just a few. I work with adolescents and adults. I provide individual, marriage/pre-marital, family and group counseling. Therefore, I believe that I can offer a broad range of counseling training and experience.
Megan Goddard
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-S, RPT-S, LISW-S
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Estero, FL 33928 (Online Only)
My name is Megan Goddard, I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW-S), Registered Play Therapy-Supervisor (RPT-S), Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW-S), and I have been in in practice for over 10 years. I am a Qualified Social Work Supervisor in the state of Florida as well as a Certified Grief Informed Professional and licensed to practice in Florida, Ohio, and New Mexico. I graduated from Lindsey Wilson College with a Bachelor’s Degree in Human Services and Counseling and the University of Cincinnati with a Master’s Degree in Social Work.
My name is Megan Goddard, I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW-S), Registered Play Therapy-Supervisor (RPT-S), Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW-S), and I have been in in practice for over 10 years. I am a Qualified Social Work Supervisor in the state of Florida as well as a Certified Grief Informed Professional and licensed to practice in Florida, Ohio, and New Mexico. I graduated from Lindsey Wilson College with a Bachelor’s Degree in Human Services and Counseling and the University of Cincinnati with a Master’s Degree in Social Work.
Hello, my name is Melissa and I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor. I work with adolescents, and adults who are currently struggling with different issues in their lives. I have experience working with anxiety, depression, trauma, and substance abuse. I believe that by providing a warm, judgement free environment my client's find the ability to strengthen the skills they already have in order to make sense of different challenges in their lives.
Hello, my name is Melissa and I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor. I work with adolescents, and adults who are currently struggling with different issues in their lives. I have experience working with anxiety, depression, trauma, and substance abuse. I believe that by providing a warm, judgement free environment my client's find the ability to strengthen the skills they already have in order to make sense of different challenges in their lives.
Dr. Walters is a licensed psychologist who earned a Ph.D. in Psychology from The University of Northern Colorado and a Masters degree from the University of Alabama. She completed a dissertation titled Traumatic Brain Injury Self Report: Identifying the Relationship between Personality and Risk Taking Behavior. Dr. Walters works with individuals, families, and couples who are interested in better understanding their struggles, developing effective coping mechanisms, and feeling happier. She specializes in treating depression, and anxiety, grief and loss as well as family conflict. In addition, she provides psychological testing.
Dr. Walters is a licensed psychologist who earned a Ph.D. in Psychology from The University of Northern Colorado and a Masters degree from the University of Alabama. She completed a dissertation titled Traumatic Brain Injury Self Report: Identifying the Relationship between Personality and Risk Taking Behavior. Dr. Walters works with individuals, families, and couples who are interested in better understanding their struggles, developing effective coping mechanisms, and feeling happier. She specializes in treating depression, and anxiety, grief and loss as well as family conflict. In addition, she provides psychological testing.
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Feeling overwhelmed with the challenges of parenting? Struggling to connect with your teen in this complex phase of life? Finding each day increasingly difficult to navigate? Don't worry; you don't have to face it alone. Imagine a therapeutic journey that unlocks your unique strengths and paves the way for healing and growth. Together, we'll create a safe space to explore your goals, foster better communication, and build resilience. Let's take that first step towards a brighter future— We are here to walk alongside you every step of the way.
Feeling overwhelmed with the challenges of parenting? Struggling to connect with your teen in this complex phase of life? Finding each day increasingly difficult to navigate? Don't worry; you don't have to face it alone. Imagine a therapeutic journey that unlocks your unique strengths and paves the way for healing and growth. Together, we'll create a safe space to explore your goals, foster better communication, and build resilience. Let's take that first step towards a brighter future— We are here to walk alongside you every step of the way.
Hannah Clonch
Registered Clinical Social Worker Intern, MSW, RCSWI
Verified Verified
Estero, FL 33928
Trauma can leave deep scars on the soul, impacting every aspect of one's life. I'm here to provide a safe and nurturing environment where you can explore your experiences, process your emotions, and reclaim your sense of self. As a trauma-informed therapist specializing in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), I offer a compassionate and empowering approach to guiding individuals through their journey of healing and growth. DBT teaches mindfulness, distress tolerance, emotion regulation, and interpersonal effectiveness – essential tools for coping with the aftermath of trauma and fostering a greater sense of well-being.
Trauma can leave deep scars on the soul, impacting every aspect of one's life. I'm here to provide a safe and nurturing environment where you can explore your experiences, process your emotions, and reclaim your sense of self. As a trauma-informed therapist specializing in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), I offer a compassionate and empowering approach to guiding individuals through their journey of healing and growth. DBT teaches mindfulness, distress tolerance, emotion regulation, and interpersonal effectiveness – essential tools for coping with the aftermath of trauma and fostering a greater sense of well-being.
Dealing with stress, anxiety, and trauma can feel overwhelming. You may feel trapped in a relentless cycle of worry and fear, making it hard to participate in everyday life. Are you constantly on edge? Do you find it difficult to trust others and get triggered by painful memories from your past? Feeling stressed, overwhelmed, and alone, your world starts to feel very small. If this sounds familiar, I want you to know there is hope. You don't have to feel stuck or isolated in this struggle. Reaching out for help is a courageous step towards becoming the person you want to be.
Dealing with stress, anxiety, and trauma can feel overwhelming. You may feel trapped in a relentless cycle of worry and fear, making it hard to participate in everyday life. Are you constantly on edge? Do you find it difficult to trust others and get triggered by painful memories from your past? Feeling stressed, overwhelmed, and alone, your world starts to feel very small. If this sounds familiar, I want you to know there is hope. You don't have to feel stuck or isolated in this struggle. Reaching out for help is a courageous step towards becoming the person you want to be.
Stop scrolling! Did you know that counseling should not be something you DREAD, but something that you can look FORWARD to each week? By providing a safe & judgment-free space, it is my goal to help individuals & couples better navigate the tougher times. Negative ideas not only put us in a bad mood, but can leave us feeling helpless & defeated. It can often make small problems seem bigger & even create problems where none existed before. Money, relationships, and the "finer things" in life can only bring temporary fulfillment, but what you will learn in therapy will help support LASTING effects like peace, empowerment, & healing.
Stop scrolling! Did you know that counseling should not be something you DREAD, but something that you can look FORWARD to each week? By providing a safe & judgment-free space, it is my goal to help individuals & couples better navigate the tougher times. Negative ideas not only put us in a bad mood, but can leave us feeling helpless & defeated. It can often make small problems seem bigger & even create problems where none existed before. Money, relationships, and the "finer things" in life can only bring temporary fulfillment, but what you will learn in therapy will help support LASTING effects like peace, empowerment, & healing.
Are you dealing with anxiety, depression, chronic health issues, or challenging life circumstances? Struggling in your marriage, family, or single relationships? Do you have children who are having difficulties with school, college, or relationships? I understand how overwhelming parenting, separation, divorce, and life circumstances can be. I am here to listen and ready to help.
Are you dealing with anxiety, depression, chronic health issues, or challenging life circumstances? Struggling in your marriage, family, or single relationships? Do you have children who are having difficulties with school, college, or relationships? I understand how overwhelming parenting, separation, divorce, and life circumstances can be. I am here to listen and ready to help.
Jabneel Torres
Counselor, LMHC, MS, CFMHE, CAP
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Estero, FL 33928
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As a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and a Certified Addiction Professional, I strive to help individuals gain knowledge in their strengths. Mental Health Therapy does not have to be scary or uncomfortable. You and I will work together on your goals. Sometimes identifying core issues can be difficult but with the right talk therapy, clients are able to pin point the issues on their own and create a plan of action. I am bilingual in English and Spanish. I also provide forensic evaluations. Please call for a free consultation.
As a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and a Certified Addiction Professional, I strive to help individuals gain knowledge in their strengths. Mental Health Therapy does not have to be scary or uncomfortable. You and I will work together on your goals. Sometimes identifying core issues can be difficult but with the right talk therapy, clients are able to pin point the issues on their own and create a plan of action. I am bilingual in English and Spanish. I also provide forensic evaluations. Please call for a free consultation.
Michele T Band
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, CSAT-S, EMDR, EFT
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Estero, FL 33928
Graduating from Loyola University with a Master's degree in Theology and Marriage and Family, I focus on individuals impacted by addiction, infidelity, relational crisis and trauma. I have been a Program Director in a jail offering substance abuse treatment and a CEO and Clinical Director of a domestic violence center. As a federal government researcher, I developed an addiction curriculum used in treatment centers across the country and have been a featured therapist on the Oprah Network. I sincerely believe in and support long term recovery from addiction and trauma. Both my husband and I embrace a sober lifestyle.
Graduating from Loyola University with a Master's degree in Theology and Marriage and Family, I focus on individuals impacted by addiction, infidelity, relational crisis and trauma. I have been a Program Director in a jail offering substance abuse treatment and a CEO and Clinical Director of a domestic violence center. As a federal government researcher, I developed an addiction curriculum used in treatment centers across the country and have been a featured therapist on the Oprah Network. I sincerely believe in and support long term recovery from addiction and trauma. Both my husband and I embrace a sober lifestyle.
Could you use specialized therapy to address life stress management, triggers, and dissociation? Would you like to feel more in control? Betcy has intensive training in working with complex trauma, addictions, trauma resolution protocols, and relational issues. Whether you have had/have painful romantic relationships, a difficult childhood, are battling addiction, or have survived abuse, past events do not need to keep you from the life you want. Betcy uses research based treatment and works with her clients to not only help alleviate the distress, but help them feel empowered to make choices and changes for themselves.
Could you use specialized therapy to address life stress management, triggers, and dissociation? Would you like to feel more in control? Betcy has intensive training in working with complex trauma, addictions, trauma resolution protocols, and relational issues. Whether you have had/have painful romantic relationships, a difficult childhood, are battling addiction, or have survived abuse, past events do not need to keep you from the life you want. Betcy uses research based treatment and works with her clients to not only help alleviate the distress, but help them feel empowered to make choices and changes for themselves.
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Lisa Alexoff
Counselor, MS, LCPC, CIMHP
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Bonita Springs, FL 34135 (Online Only)
Feeling overwhelmed, frustrated? Trying to move forward on your journey, but getting derailed, sidetracked or stuck? I believe we all have the power within us to bring about the change we wish for in our lives, we may just need someone to help us tap into our inner wisdom and strength. I work with others as they find the best ways to recognize, accept and overcome any roadblocks to creating the life they want. Whether you are dealing with a personal growth, parenting issue, medical problem, ADHD or anxiety, we will create a judgement free zone where your strengths are valued, unhelpful patterns are replaced and you are empowered!
Feeling overwhelmed, frustrated? Trying to move forward on your journey, but getting derailed, sidetracked or stuck? I believe we all have the power within us to bring about the change we wish for in our lives, we may just need someone to help us tap into our inner wisdom and strength. I work with others as they find the best ways to recognize, accept and overcome any roadblocks to creating the life they want. Whether you are dealing with a personal growth, parenting issue, medical problem, ADHD or anxiety, we will create a judgement free zone where your strengths are valued, unhelpful patterns are replaced and you are empowered!
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Why is it important for a therapist to be culturally sensitive?
Therapists and clients don’t need to share the same belief system or background to be able to work effectively together, but a therapist whose training includes a focus on cultural competence may be better able to form a therapeutic bond with individuals from a range of backgrounds, as they will have experience in tailoring their approach to each client—and will be prepared to acknowledge and consider the effects of culture, religion, and other factors on each individual.
Why is it important to find a therapist sensitive to Christian values?
Each person brings a unique history and background to therapy, making it important to find a licensed therapist who is trained in a broad range of treatment modalities. In addition, for people who grow up in a faith tradition that strongly influences the way they conduct their everyday life, finding a therapist who understands or shares that background can ease the disclosure of sensitive information and facilitate the therapeutic process. For some clients, a Christian therapist is likely to incorporate faith-based principles into emotional healing techniques.
How do I recognize an effective Christian therapist?
Christian therapists are licensed mental health professionals—holding a master’s or doctoral degree in medicine, nursing, psychology, counseling, social work, or marriage and family therapy—who are also familiar with Christian beliefs and values. They have an understanding of the importance that Christian principles play in the lives of individuals and families, which allows them to be especially sensitive to the kinds of struggles that can affect daily functioning. Like all effective therapists, a Christian therapist will have undergone training and certification in a variety of treatment modalities that help people through crises and enable them to master the challenges of life.
Why might someone feel comfortable with a Christian therapist?
While training, qualifications, and experience are always important, research has long established that a strong alliance between client and therapist is a major contributor to therapeutic success. An alliance is likely to be strengthened with a therapist who not only is responsive to questions and concerns but also shares a client’s faith and values. Sensitivity to spiritual matters as well as to everyday struggles can provide a welcome sense of safety and contribute to the bond between client and therapist, both of which support the therapeutic process.
Who is included in Psychology Today’s directory of Christian therapists?
The directory of Christian therapists includes professionals who have shared their background in their profiles. However, not all therapists choose to disclose this information, and they may not appear in search results for this reason. The directory also shows therapists who indicate that they have extensive experience working with Christian clients, regardless of their own background or religious affiliation.