Therapists in Colee Hammock, Fort Lauderdale, FL

Hello! I'm a bilingual Marriage and Family therapist with over 5 years of experienced. I use a collaborative and holistic approach to work with adolescents, adults, and families, who struggle with depression, anxiety, anger management, trauma, and stressful life transitions. I also have experience working with individuals diagnosed with PTSD, ADHD, depression, and anxiety. I have experience working with families after crisis situations and find ways to navigate, stabilize, and build a strong foundation that support lasting stability. I have experience seeing couples exploring effective communication and connection.

As a compassionate psychotherapist, I am here to help you navigate the difficult feelings that you may be having to stay present in the world today. As a clinician that has been practicing for over 30 years, I have learned that all behavior has meaning. Through the use of cognitive and experiential interventions, we can utilize your current resources and strengths to make meaning of your experiences and utilize them to propel you forward in life. I have worked with adolescents, adults and children throughout my career. I am very passionate about mental health and have been an advocate for our most vulnerable communities.

Whether you need a helping hand in moving through trauma or someone to help you in your relationships – you have come to the right place. Sometimes it can be very difficult to get “unstuck” and move towards a life you want when you must keep parts of yourself hidden. You are free to be yourself here. This is a place for you to bravely play out all your pieces to see the whole picture. We’ll explore the landscape of your mind, identify the roadblocks, and equip you with practical skills to facilitate growth and healing.

I currently have a short in-person waitlist (office is located in Cambridge, MA) and am not currently taking new telehealth clients - please email (rather than call) if you're interested in being added to the in-person waitlist. I work with adults, teenagers, and children around a range of issues, including anxiety, depression, OCD, relationship issues, life transitions, and the impacts of trauma. I have eight years of clinical experience, and three years of training through Harvard Medical School affiliates. My approach is relational, collaborative, and pragmatic. I specialize in (but don't limit myself to) the following areas:

Welcome! I go by Mafe and I’m here to support you on your therapy journey. I’m a licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) and I want to create a safe space for you to explore your thoughts, feelings, and experiences with the hopes of creating the better version of yourself. Seeking therapy is a courageous step and I’m here to empower you to continue to make great choices for yourself. I accept Oscar Health, United Healthcare, Cigna, Oxford, Avmed, and Aetna.

I work with struggling individuals, families, and couples. Being a therapist is not for the faint of heart, yet I find that helping others improve their lives is my calling. I enjoy being that person my clients talk to about anything. My clients enjoy the judgement free zone that therapy with me entails. My approach to psychotherapy is that no matter where you’re starting from, change is possible! Change can cause uncertainty, anxiety, and confusion for many. I help my clients find the courage to start on their road to positive transformation.

I help adults uncover the challenges that are holding them back from living an optimal balanced life. Whether personal or professional, my services help to discover solutions to overcome obstacles and emotional discomfort.

I am a Florida and New York licensed psychologist specializing in the treatment of OCD, eating disorders, and anxiety disorders. I work from a CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy) framework and incorporate exposure and response prevention (ERP), acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), and dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) interventions. In addition to in-person services, I can provide telehealth services to patients residing in Florida, New York, and participating PsyPact states.

Seeking therapy is a courageous act. Many times the first steps can be the most daunting. You may be coming to terms with something in your life that is missing or no longer working for you. You may also feel stressed, burned out or disconnected from your life. I can help you.

Sometimes it can be very difficult to reach out for help. I believe in providing clients with a safe therapeutic environment to explore and address hardships they may be experiencing. By using an integrative approach, we will tailor your treatment to your needs.

Are you tired of being the “dependable one” in your family!? You are juggling multiple roles of mom, wife, career woman. Everyone thinks you are superwoman, yet you are struggling silently. Despite excelling in your career and academia your inner critic says that you are “not good enough” & you need to be doing more! I see you. Maybe you are a professional, power couple looking to “boss up” at work without leaving your relationship behind. Let’s face it, life is hard…Marriage is hard…Raising kids is hard! Between work, kids, and family obligations we have very little left to give! And guess who gets our leftovers? Our marriage!

I have learned that we all have an enormous capacity to change - when we can access our own inner power. It is through the safety and health of the relationship between client and therapist, that you can learn to have new experiences that are satisfying and find your own unique formula for healing.

Ashley specializes in working with the LGBTQIA+ community, specifically those who identify as transgender and nonbinary. Many of Ashley’s clients seek therapy to process and heal from trauma, acquire more effective coping skills in all aspects of their lives, and gain a greater understanding and acceptance of themselves and their journeys. Ashley enjoys working with those who are neurodivergent and struggle with society’s allistic and ableist expectations. Ashley works hard to create an affirming and supportive space where clients feel safe being vulnerable.

As your therapist, I hope to provide a space for ALL of you, your joy, pain, fear, courage, and compassion. I began my love of therapy first as a client working through my own lived traumas. I spent a lot of time with therapists who didn’t look or have experiences like me. I found relief, but I never felt the depth I needed to heal. This inspired me to become a therapist. I use Solution-Focused, Narrative, Bowen Family System and Trauma-Informed models in my healing work with a focus on Decolonial and Indigenous frameworks. I have lived experiences with the immigration, prison, foster care, correctional, and mental health systems.

I am passionate about working with children, adolescents, couples, and families. I strive to create a safe, empathic, and supportive environment that is free of judgment. My treatment is solutions oriented and I'm highly motivated to support you in achieving your goals. Therapy is a collaborative endeavor and you are the expert of your own experience and I am a guide to facilitate your improvement by identifying your inborn strengths. I am grateful for the opportunity to support you in achieving your self-growth.

If you're feeling lost or overwhelmed, you're not alone. Life can throw many difficult situations our way, such as dealing with strong emotions, adjusting to major life changes, facing conflicts in relationships, or difficulty coping with trauma and anxiety. At Peculiar Minds Counseling, I'm here to help you in finding solutions to these challenges. My goal is to support you in living a meaningful life despite any obstacles you may face. I offer a safe space where you can express your thoughts and feelings and work towards solutions that will help you grow and thrive.

I love working with driven and face-paced women struggling to find time for themselves and feeling overwhelmed by the mental load. I specialize in working with women who are disconnected from their purpose and personal passions, or navigating major life transitions (divorce, parenting, blended families, health or hormone issues, aging parents, grief and loss). The Good Life provides online whole-body therapy sessions and personalized health and spiritual coaching to Florida residents. Each of our tailored therapy services will guide you through life's intricacies to reignite your inherent happiness within.

Do you struggle with anxiety, depression, grief, a challenging relationship, loss of a sense of self, that affects aspect of their life: your day-to-day life, relationships, ability to function, your work, career? Do you feel exhausted, overwhelmed, frustrated, by what it means to live up to someone else’s standards, and the thought that there’s no light at the end of the tunnel? Do you hope that life could be better? Now more than ever, people are feeling anxious, overwhelmed and uncertain about overcoming a difficult relationship, working through a loss, and finding their sense of purpose in life.

Why is my child having difficulties in school? Why is my child reading below grade level when practice reading at home every night? Why is my toddler not talking yet? What can I do if I feel my child is smart and needs more challenge at school? Why can my child not sit still for more than two minutes or follow direction? If you have found yourself asking these questions about your child, it may be time for you to consider a psychoeducational or psychological evaluation for him/her. A psychoeducational evaluation can help pinpoint why your child may be struggling and assist in determining interventions to help your child succeed.