Psychodynamic Therapists in Hobe Sound, FL

Are you feeling overwhelmed, fearful, or uncertain about how to move forward? I understand. I've felt those same feelings. For me, seeking professional guidance was grounded in the realization that the pain of remaining the same was more unbearable than the discomfort of change. Courageously reaching out for professional guidance and support as you embrace your story illuminates your internal strength, resilience, and desire for growth and healing.

I know what it’s like to feel like things will never get better, and I’m here to show you the way to the other side. I specialize in psychotherapy for adult survivors of childhood trauma, anxiety disorders, and relationship issues. I provide therapy for adults, teens, couples, and families, and use a variety of approaches including psychodynamic therapy, existential therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Somatic Experiencing, and Polyvagal Theory, and am trained in the Gottman Method for couples.

I have learned in my years in practice that creating a safe space of listening and compassion for someone who is struggling is so incredibly powerful. Over the years I have worked with individuals facing depression, anxiety, addiction, the effects of trauma, and work or relationship challenges, all from a client-centered and collaborative approach. I believe we already have everything we need to live a life filled with contentment and satisfaction, we just need to rediscover the answers already within us. It is my ultimate goal to help my clients see themselves in this same positive and compassionate light.

I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the State of Florida working as a clinical therapist. My focus is helping people learn to feel safe in their own body while addressing issues of stress, anxiety, depression, grief, complex trauma, and substance use. I work with people who are experiencing feelings of overwhelm with life stressors, anxiety, and a desire to feel at peace within themselves. I use cognitive behavior therapy, motivational interviewing, ACT, polyvagal theory, and mindfulness skills through a psychodynamic lens to empower you to uncover the emotional blocks and thought patterns that may be keeping you stuck.

I understand the courage it takes to embark on a therapeutic journey and I strive to create a safe and trusting environment for my clients to explore their inner selves. If you seek support, guidance, or personal growth, I am here to accompany you on your path toward healing. I believe in empowering people through a strength-based approach to therapy. I specialize in psychotherapy for depression, anxiety, stress, relationship issues, trauma, and PTSD. With a holistic perspective, I emphasize the importance of addressing the mind, body, and spirit in therapy.

I believe that every human being has the ability to be the best person they can be. Everyone struggles at different times in life, some unfortunately, more than others complicated by circumstances, situations and relationships. I work with the understanding that we get stuck around negative emotions that we tend to avoid, as they are uncomfortable, unwanted and painful. I help people explore what their underlying core emotional issues are and help them clarify how they are avoiding them, inviting them to face these uncomfortable emotional experiences and move toward them, stretching their comfort zone.

Want to break a bad habit? Have healthier relationships? Stop running from racing thoughts or suppressing past traumas? We could all use help with dissolving feelings of stress, breaking toxic patterns, and negative core beliefs. I am here to talk you through when you feel disconnected, obsessive, shameful, codependent, anxious, and depressed. I see clients from many backgrounds for individual or couples counseling Many of us want to feel safe, connected, healthy, peaceful, self sufficient, and balanced. I help guide clients in connecting back to themselves and those around in a holistic & clinical approach. CCCounseling.info

Are you a woman who is fighting dementia or Alzheimer’s ? Do you have any strategies to use to combat your memory problems? I would like to have the opportunity to help you find ways to not only cope with memory loss, but to improve your memory.

Do you or someone you love have cancer? This isn't the life you planned for. Every priority you had changed in an instant. Perhaps you are feeling a flood of shock, sadness, fear, anger, confusion, anxiety, and depression. It is hard to talk with friends and family members. Many just don't understand what you're going through. You feel you need to be strong all the time - to guard everyone from how you really feel. You don't know what to do. Sadly, friends drift away. Scans, biopsies, labs, and treatments are relentless, and you fear it may come back one day.

Are you a woman who feels the weight of the world on your shoulders as you strive to balance the demands of relationship, family, motherhood, and a career? Do you find yourself internalizing emotions and struggling to speak up for yourself, often putting everyone else's needs before your own? It's time for a positive shift in your life. In therapy, we will create a safe and supportive space to explore these challenges. Together, we'll work towards releasing the burden of external expectations, developing healthy boundaries, and rediscovering joy. You deserve to prioritize your well-being and find fulfillment in new life patterns.

I am a Marriage and Family Therapist and Drama Therapist in Stuart, Florida helping people heal and transform past trauma, abuse, patterns and habits that sabotage love, health, abundance and freedom to be authentic and real. I help people design the life of their dreams with extraordinary healing. One of my main offerings is The Imagination ProcessTM - a 21 week healing and transformation group program, offered in an in-town or distance format. This process utilizes meditation, breathwork, sound, movement, drama therapy and the creative arts in the group process with individual therapy for processing. Web: TheImaginationProcess.com

You can work through issues with a trusted, skilled and compassionate professional, in a safe, comfortable and distraction-free place. Your life may have layers of conflicts, suffering, faulty perception or maladapted behavior, but nothing is impossible for those who seek help. My approach to counseling encourages and supports you to discover, through self-knowledge, your own process for a sustainable self-empowerment, balance, and joy.