EMDR Therapists in Fort Lauderdale, FL

My belief is that mental health is just as important as physical health, and that people can learn daily exercises to keep their mental health in check. I also believe the therapist/client relationship is one of trust and no judgment. I give each client my undivided attention and allow for open and honest communication.

Are you navigating the uncertainty of a transition, or experience bouts of anxiety or depression that make it challenging to live in the moment? I work with clients who are looking for an opportunity to partner in navigating challenges! I have been a therapist for 35+ years and my mission is to help you find balance and clarity in your life. I offer telehealth services in the following States: DE, FL, GA, MA, MD, NJ, NV, NY, PA, SC, VA, WA.

Women are crippled with anxiety and self-doubt; we feel misunderstood and alone. I believe this is happening because we're not getting to the root of the problem.

Are there changes you would like to make or difficulties and challenges you want to overcome? Have you been overwhelmed and wondering how to manage all the stress? Have you not been feeling like yourself and want to find a way back? Have you lost a loved one, a spouse due to divorce, a job, or a pet and are finding it hard to move forward? Do you have a chronic or terminal illness and are finding it overwhelming to navigate on your own? If any of these apply to you, I would consider it a privilege to assist you on your journey to getting back to feeling more like yourself again.

Nothing is more rewarding than helping people acknowledge and utilize their natural capacity to heal, survive, overcome, and thrive. The therapy hour typically feels less like a chore and more like having a genuine, present experience where clients have the space to show up exactly as they are and be themselves. We all deserve the time and energy it takes to have a deep and meaningful relationship with ourselves, and it is my privilege to sit alongside my clients as they do this important work.

You're the "go to" woman for everyone in your life. On paper, it looks like you've got it all together, but inside you're on a downward spiral. The stress and anxiety of giving, caring, or catering to others has become so overwhelming that it's effecting your mental, physical, & spiritual health. You may not be sure how to regain control of your own body and mind and if you do, you have no idea (or energy) where to begin. It isn't easy for you to reach out for help, but you know something needs to change. Your life depends on it.

I am a licensed mental health counselor for individuals, couples and families. I offer a non-judgmental space to talk, set goals and make progress. What’s on your mind matters.

My clients come from diverse backgrounds. I help individuals that typically struggle with identity issues, depression, anxiety, stress, and anger. I work with people who need help overcoming depression, anxiety, mood swings, addictions, disappointments, grief, hopelessness, as well as trauma. I enjoy helping people who are willing to take the risk to address the most difficult issues in their lives because they think that they are worth the change! I work with my clients to assist them to find hope and truth that I believe are catalysts for positive changes in their lives.

My approach to therapy is humanistic and strengths-based. I work with my clients to discover past and present successes and use these to address the challenges they face. I also use elements of narrative therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy to help clients recognize that the person is not the problem; the problem is the problem. I am trained in relaxation techniques, including hypnotherapy. I am so fortunate that people choose to share their stories and their lives with me.

I take a personal, relatable approach to working with all of my clients. I sincerely care about helping my clients gain clarity and insight while progressing towards developing the skills necessary to independently problem solve in the future. I do feel that we sometimes need to look backwards and work through past issues in order to lay a better foundation for the present. I will always seek to speak the truth with grace, even though it may be difficult to hear, in order to ensure that my clients have the information they need to make the best decisions for their situation.

I look forward to helping you explore the dynamics of your relationships. We can identify long-term interpersonal patterns that may interfere with your happiness, and devise strategies for meaningful changes in your life. Using a trauma-informed cognitive-relational approach, I can help you understand how earlier events and experiences have shaped your view of yourself, others, and the world. We will work on identifying and altering the patterns that may get in the way of sustaining satisfying, healthy relationships. Alternative lifestyles welcome.

Life brings us moments of joy and satisfaction, but it also brings unexpected changes and intricate challenges that make us feel confused, uncertain and overwhelmed. During times of transitions and emotional upheaval, I offer the support and practical guidance to help you find balance again. Through a solution focused, directive and empathic approach my goal is to empower you to make thoughtful decisions. In this process, I focus on your personal strengths and identify unhealthy thinking or relationship patterns that keep holding you back. Our practice offers a safe, comfortable, neutral and nonjudgmental space to discuss your situation and gain a better understanding of yourself.

My approach to psychotherapy is highly relational. I believe that most of our distress in life, often in the form of anxiety, depression, or uncontrolled anger, arises from unresolved conflicts in our important relationships, past and present, and that psychotherapy works by providing a new relationship-a supportive, empathic one in a which person can explore these important interpersonal connections, come to understand them in new ways, and change them. I focus the dialogue on a person's significant relationships, past and current, and on the feelings that one has about oneself and the important people in one's life.

It is my belief that everyone can and should benefit from therapy; whether suffering from severe mental illness or simply looking for a road map. Truly knowing oneself is an integral part of the lifelong journey toward self actualization. Unfortunately, stigma discourages many from taking advantage of our profession.

Psychotherapy provides a safe and supportive environment to achieve your highest potential. In therapy, you discover new ways of coping, different points of view, hidden strengths, and an improved outlook on life. Life is filled with the need to change and adapt to new circumstances. Some changes, like marriage, parenting, graduation, and moves, are expected, while events like loss, separation, trauma, and illness are unexpected and more difficult to overcome. Psychotherapy will help you find a new outlook, discover strengths, address difficulties with different tools, and apply the new experiences to future challenges.

In the Hallandale office, we see school age children through elder adults and treat depression, anxiety, ADD/ADHD, kid's frustration with school and parent's frustration with kids. I also work with Family Mediation and Divorce, and parents who are having a hard time with each other. In both the Hallandale and Coral Springs office's, I focus on PTSD in veterans who are graduates of Iraq, Kuwait, Afghanistan and other war torn areas, Trauma victims from many causes also benefit from using Reset Therapy.

I am Yasmine Holbrook a Licensed Clinical Therapist. I have been married for 15 years and blessed with two energetic and adventurous boys. I also struggled with fertility and pregnancy. I had my first child at the age of 36 and it took me 10 years. During those 10 years I dealt with fibroids, failed IUIs, miscarriages, and three rounds of IVF, and depression. Looking back at those years I do wish I had the support and tools to deal with some of the emotions and feelings that I experienced. It was a lonely journey even though my husband was right there with me. I do not want you to feel alone through this difficult journey.

APCS, Inc. offers individual, couples, and group therapy services specializing in relationship & sexual health and trauma recovery. The practice is based on offering compassion to yourself and those you love while addressing your needs.

If becoming a mom or navigating motherhood isn't all you dreamed it would be...know there is a place to turn to find answers, gain tools, and turn your mind and life in a new direction!