EMDR Therapists in Fort Lauderdale, FL

Hey there! I'm a passionate therapist who specializes in helping individuals and couples overcome deep-seated issues caused by past trauma and pain. My clients often feel that life threw them one (or more) unexpected curveballs, which left them feeling unsure, stuck, and repeating unwanted behaviors. Realizing that there is more to life, my clients reach out seeking freedom, recovery and nourishing relationships with themselves and others.

Amanda Pelaez is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Substance Abuse Professional with over seventeen years working for individuals, children, families affected by mental illness and addiction. Amanda's intention is to guide clients as they achieve their full potential in every capacity of their life with ever-expanding self-love. With a supportive therapeutic relationship, clients will know they are powerful to manifest their dreams. With compassion and understanding, she works with each individual to help them build on their strengths and connection to their authentic self to attain personal growth and freedom.

“When I am working with a client, I ensure clients feel they are talking to a person and not just my credentials. As a therapist I use tools and techniques based on a person’s motivation for change, emotional safety and personality. Every client is different, and I meet them where they are at in their journey.”

Are you navigating life's emotional rollercoaster & looking for a friendly hand to hold along the way? Are you dealing with trauma, anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, self-loathing and relationship challenges? Are you looking for relief from your struggles, a boost in self-worth, and stronger connections with yourself and others? You may want to break free from the past, learn positive coping strategies, cultivate healthy habits, learn acceptance, and find peace within yourself. My ideal client is someone who just wants to feel like themselves again—laughing, loving, and living life to the fullest.

I am a Teletherapy/Videocounseling services provider in Florida and accept insurance and private payments. However, outside Florida, I only accept private payments. Taking the step to seek counseling is a brave and patient choice that can help you develop coping skills and improve your life. I have assisted clients dealing with anxiety, depression, grief, and relationship issues in the past. You can purchase a set of 64 Therapy Cards in English, French, and Spanish on Amazon. These cards motivate you on your journey to improved mental health.

Whether you want to feel happier, more fulfilled in your relationships, experience greater work/life balance, successfully navigate life transitions such as having your first child, parenting a teenager, or launching your children out of the nest, our team of expert counselors can help! We help children, teens, adults, couples, and families across their lifespan so that no matter what life throws your way, you can overcome it. We are skilled at helping people overcome challenges such as anxiety, depression, trauma/PTSD, grief/loss, addiction, anger, divorce, parenting struggles, relationship/family discord, and life transitions.

I am an Imago Relationship Therapist. Most of the issues we struggle with in relationships begin with communication breakdowns. Over time, couples begin to feel powerless when talking about the hard issues, because it usually becomes a painful power struggle and no one feels heard. Communication breakdowns happen because no one was taught healthy ways to deal with conflict. If you knew what to do, you'd do it. Imago Relationship Therapy is that "something different," allowing you to see that conflict in a relationship is growth and healing trying to happen. I'd love to guide you as you discover a safe way to communicate.

I specialize in Anxiety, Depression, & Mood Disorders. I am a licensed professional counselor that has been working in behavioral health for over 20 years, obtaining my Bachelors and Masters degrees from La Salle University in Philadelphia. I have been fortunate to have backgrounds in both addiction and mental health at all levels of care, including inpatient residential, intensive outpatient and outpatient. My approach to therapy is client centered, using a variety of modalities including CBT, DBT and family systems therapy. I believe in the mind/body connection and offer guided imagery.

You fight with everything in you. You are the person that spends your free time searching for solutions. Your family is strained. Tomorrow will bring new arguments, new misunderstandings, and more stress. There is no greater pain than the pain dealt by those who are supposed to love you. You have carried your share of pain and have made so many efforts to get things back on track. It is now getting to the point where you are not sure how much more you have left to give. You've hit a wall and at this point, you feel stuck and your family feels stuck.

My ideal client is someone who is genuinely committed to their personal growth and well-being. Their issues may vary, ranging from relationship challenges and family conflicts to anxiety, depression, or trauma. What unites them is their desire for positive change, self-discovery, and the pursuit of a happier, healthier life. Their needs are multifaceted. They require a safe and non-judgmental space to explore their thoughts and emotions. They seek guidance and support in navigating life's challenges. They want to improve their relationships and gain a deeper understanding of themselves.

I specialize in supporting individuals facing challenges with self-worth and depression. My ideal clients often grapple with issues related to unhealthy relationships, domestic violence, sexual assault, narcissistic abuse, or childhood trauma. I am dedicated to providing empathetic guidance to help you navigate these difficulties and work towards personal growth and healing.

Are you at an emotional breaking point in your relationship? Do you feel constant anxiety, fear and stress from your relationship? is your partner closed off to you? Have you felt that your partner has become avoidant and you noticed a change in their behavior? Or maybe there is infidelity involved and you feel confused! These indicators are signs that you need help to stabilize your relationship. Emotional problems within a relationship will create daily havoc for the whole family. Don't let this happen to your relationship! Please do not wait until it’s too late. Make the first step and reach out.

Navigating life is challenging if not exhausting at times. You may be re-evaluating your choices and asking yourself, 'What did I do wrong?' Keeping up with the crazy pace of life while dealing with the stress in relationships, mental health, and work can throw you out of balance. I am here to help you bring stability back in to your life by working with you to uncover your strengths already present within you, but lost in the chaos. In a supportive environment, I aim to guide you look at past and present experiences from different perspectives and create a shift in your perception.

Change is possible for everyone, regardless of your past doings and experiences. Within YOU lies the strength that can help you live your best life. As a therapist, I’ve helped many people who felt hopeless or stuck work through their struggles and access that inner strength. You have what it takes! Whether its anxiety, trauma, depression, anger, or life transitions, I’m confident that we can work one-on-one or in a group setting (family and friends can attend depending on the need).

We are here to help. If you or a loved one is struggling with feelings of sadness, worry or stress, we are here to help you. Let us help you reduce your anxiety, heal your depression and reconnect your marriage with counseling at our practice. We use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in our treatment approach. We are located in Fort Lauderdale. We provide individual counseling to teens and adults who want to work on trauma, depression, anxiety, codependency and grief. We are trained in Gottman and Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy.

My practice partners with clients who are looking for something different than the "more of the same" approach. There is no " how does that make you feel", instead I use a proactive collaborative partnership with you to make quick and effective change. I work with individuals, children, couples and families & a wide variety of challenges. My goal is to work with my clients to rapidly achieve their goals and have them "fire me" as soon as possible! Want a taste of how I work, check out my You Winning Life Podcast!

Are you struggling to find a healthy work life balance, feeling overwhelmed in your professional or academic life, and/or not able to make time for yourself or your loved ones? Do you often ask yourself, why does it seem like everyone has it together except me? Do you wish that you had a significant other, but feel lost in the dating world? Perhaps you find that your thoughts keep you up at night, or you are dealing with feelings of sadness that are interfering with your personal and professional/ academic growth. Maybe you find that your worries keep you from making friends or connecting with others.

I specialize in attachment/relationship issues, women's emotional/mental health, trauma, maternal and perinatal mental health disorders. I offer a collaborative, therapeutic partnership that explores the body, mind, spirit connection, and utilizes your strengths, struggles, past experiences and future hopes to create opportunities for change.

It's so hard to be you isn't it? Being in a relationship and not feeling heard. Your needs not getting met. You're questioning if you should stay or leave. You've tried communicating in every way you can think of or not communicating and letting things "slide", but nothing changes. The frustration and resentment just builds. Before you make the decision to leave or decide to just sweep it under the rug and continue to be in pain, let me work with both of you.