Female Therapists in Lake Mary, FL

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Amy Nuñez
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Lake Mary, FL 32746
I enjoy helping individuals who are experiencing anxieties and depression that come with everyday life. I also enjoy working with those seeking help with self-esteem and empowerment. I have 4 years of experience providing talk therapy to teens and adults. My goal is to assist people step by step to help them achieve their goals and reduce their stressors.
I enjoy helping individuals who are experiencing anxieties and depression that come with everyday life. I also enjoy working with those seeking help with self-esteem and empowerment. I have 4 years of experience providing talk therapy to teens and adults. My goal is to assist people step by step to help them achieve their goals and reduce their stressors.
(407) 279-0922 View (407) 279-0922
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Marilourdes Perez
Counselor, MA, LMHC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Lake Mary, FL 32746  (Online Only)
I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in Florida with 15 years of professional work experience. I am a dedicated and passionate counselor with the goal of healing and empowering individuals to make positive lifestyle changes, discover new ways of employing positive coping skills and help in the process of the transitions through their path of healing and personal growth.
I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in Florida with 15 years of professional work experience. I am a dedicated and passionate counselor with the goal of healing and empowering individuals to make positive lifestyle changes, discover new ways of employing positive coping skills and help in the process of the transitions through their path of healing and personal growth.
(386) 854-7398 View (386) 854-7398
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Erica Karlinsky
PhD
Verified Verified
Lake Mary, FL 32746
First and foremost, I am real. My clients trust me because they can relate to me. I am a mother, sister, daughter, and friend. Everyone has a story. I I will help you figure out how your story has impacted your life and relationships today. I have been in private practice for twenty plus years. I currently specialize in treating couples who are in the most challenging periods of their relationships, debilitating anxiety disorders, eating disorders, depression and post trauma syndromes.
First and foremost, I am real. My clients trust me because they can relate to me. I am a mother, sister, daughter, and friend. Everyone has a story. I I will help you figure out how your story has impacted your life and relationships today. I have been in private practice for twenty plus years. I currently specialize in treating couples who are in the most challenging periods of their relationships, debilitating anxiety disorders, eating disorders, depression and post trauma syndromes.
(321) 594-7234 View (321) 594-7234
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Teresa A Brown
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, MS, LPC, LMHC
Verified Verified
Lake Mary, FL 32746
Waitlist for new clients
Feeling overwhelmed, stressed, anxious, or depressed? Going through a significant life change or relationship issue? Maybe a problem has become so big that you just can't seem to figure out what to do. It is OK to not have all the answers. Sometimes we need support from others to get through tough times. But there is no need to prolong suffering by trying cope with negative situations or emotions alone. Help is possible. You deserve to feel as good as you possibly can so you can live the life you are meant to lead - even if you aren't sure what exactly that is!
Feeling overwhelmed, stressed, anxious, or depressed? Going through a significant life change or relationship issue? Maybe a problem has become so big that you just can't seem to figure out what to do. It is OK to not have all the answers. Sometimes we need support from others to get through tough times. But there is no need to prolong suffering by trying cope with negative situations or emotions alone. Help is possible. You deserve to feel as good as you possibly can so you can live the life you are meant to lead - even if you aren't sure what exactly that is!
(321) 204-7994 View (321) 204-7994
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Sally Michael Farah
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, MA, EdD, LMHC, LPCC
Verified Verified
Lake Mary, FL 32746  (Online Only)
I enjoy working with children (9+) adolescents, and adults to develop conflict resolution skills, communication skills, emotion regulation skills, social skills, impulse control, self-exploration, and self-esteem building skills. I specialize in an Eclectic holistic approaches, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, EMDR, and other treatment approaches. I am a Board Approved Supervisor and I strive to help people explore and develop their strengths in an effort to empower them to confidently manage symptoms as well as challenges that present in life.
I enjoy working with children (9+) adolescents, and adults to develop conflict resolution skills, communication skills, emotion regulation skills, social skills, impulse control, self-exploration, and self-esteem building skills. I specialize in an Eclectic holistic approaches, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, EMDR, and other treatment approaches. I am a Board Approved Supervisor and I strive to help people explore and develop their strengths in an effort to empower them to confidently manage symptoms as well as challenges that present in life.
(321) 203-0508 x741 View (321) 203-0508 x741
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In Harmony Counseling
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
Lake Mary, FL 32746
I am committed to helping clients achieve wholeness through a collaborative effort. Utilizing an experiential approach to therapy, clients are invited to consider new perspectives that can result in improved relationship and interactions with others. I am committed to helping clients gain personal insight, recognition, and acceptance of themselves.
I am committed to helping clients achieve wholeness through a collaborative effort. Utilizing an experiential approach to therapy, clients are invited to consider new perspectives that can result in improved relationship and interactions with others. I am committed to helping clients gain personal insight, recognition, and acceptance of themselves.
(352) 453-0301 View (352) 453-0301
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Sarah A Gura
Counselor, MA, LMHC, LCPC, EMDR, RYT200
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Lake Mary, FL 32746
Hi, there! I can help you with stress, anxiety, panic attacks, depression, trauma, and relationships. Self-care is not selfish, it is necessary. Learning to take better care of yourself in this difficult world is valuable. We'll complete an assessment, create a treatment plan together, and get you where you want to be!
Hi, there! I can help you with stress, anxiety, panic attacks, depression, trauma, and relationships. Self-care is not selfish, it is necessary. Learning to take better care of yourself in this difficult world is valuable. We'll complete an assessment, create a treatment plan together, and get you where you want to be!
(321) 415-3403 View (321) 415-3403
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Mary Salazar
Counselor, MA, LMHC, NCC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Lake Mary, FL 32746  (Online Only)
Hello and welcome, I am so glad you've decided to take the first steps in the counseling process. I know asking for help can be extremely difficult and is often one of the hardest parts in the journey of healing. I seek to provide a nonjudgmental, genuine, and empathetic presence for my clients in order to ensure a safe and secure environment for the counseling process. I utilize a collaborative approach to facilitate growth and healing in my clients.
Hello and welcome, I am so glad you've decided to take the first steps in the counseling process. I know asking for help can be extremely difficult and is often one of the hardest parts in the journey of healing. I seek to provide a nonjudgmental, genuine, and empathetic presence for my clients in order to ensure a safe and secure environment for the counseling process. I utilize a collaborative approach to facilitate growth and healing in my clients.
(321) 204-1334 View (321) 204-1334
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Jennifer Hoke
MA, LMHC
Verified Verified
Lake Mary, FL 32746
I am passionate about joining individuals facing anxiety, relationship challenges, trauma, and significant life transitions. I partner with couples to develop a secure relationship where communication becomes a tool to foster connection and understanding. I would be honored to help during life’s challenges, offering a space to process and make sense of your life story as well as empowering you with tools to strengthen and ground you. I provide a safe and compassionate space for healing, offering hope, clarity and vision when life gets overwhelming.
I am passionate about joining individuals facing anxiety, relationship challenges, trauma, and significant life transitions. I partner with couples to develop a secure relationship where communication becomes a tool to foster connection and understanding. I would be honored to help during life’s challenges, offering a space to process and make sense of your life story as well as empowering you with tools to strengthen and ground you. I provide a safe and compassionate space for healing, offering hope, clarity and vision when life gets overwhelming.
(407) 720-5337 View (407) 720-5337
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Suzanne Rucker
Counselor, LMHC, EMDR(c), CSAT(c), CMAT, CHFP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Lake Mary, FL 32746
Suzanne Rucker is owner of Orlando Intensives, a licensed Mental Health Counselor, Certified Sex Addictions Counselor, Certified Multiple Addictions Counselor, and Certified EMDR Therapist. Suzanne has been an expert speaker on Sex Addiction and the effects on a couple, Healing from Sexual Addiction, Healing from Love Addiction and The impact of Trauma on the Brain. Suzanne is a Certified Hope & Freedom Practitioner offering 3-Day Sex Addiction Intensives which will help to restore the relationship, help the partner know the truth, and focus on a clear path of Recovery. Suzanne also offers a Partner Centered Trauma Resolution Intensives.
Suzanne Rucker is owner of Orlando Intensives, a licensed Mental Health Counselor, Certified Sex Addictions Counselor, Certified Multiple Addictions Counselor, and Certified EMDR Therapist. Suzanne has been an expert speaker on Sex Addiction and the effects on a couple, Healing from Sexual Addiction, Healing from Love Addiction and The impact of Trauma on the Brain. Suzanne is a Certified Hope & Freedom Practitioner offering 3-Day Sex Addiction Intensives which will help to restore the relationship, help the partner know the truth, and focus on a clear path of Recovery. Suzanne also offers a Partner Centered Trauma Resolution Intensives.
(407) 395-4302 View (407) 395-4302
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Carleen Braunns
Counselor, LMHC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Lake Mary, FL 32746
When only the best will do for you and your family call an experienced therapist. No problem is too big or too small. Free thirty minute phone consultation. Experienced in play therapy, sand tray, EMDR, addiction counseling, domestic violence, individual and family therapy.
When only the best will do for you and your family call an experienced therapist. No problem is too big or too small. Free thirty minute phone consultation. Experienced in play therapy, sand tray, EMDR, addiction counseling, domestic violence, individual and family therapy.
(386) 243-3014 View (386) 243-3014
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Melanie Cavallaro
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, MS, LMHC, EMDR
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Lake Mary, FL 32746
I want to meet you where you are and provide the support you need to live your best life. Are you struggling with anxiety or depression? We can work to improve your overall mental health. Are you experiencing seemingly insurmountable changes in your life? We can work on a plan to help you overcome these challenges. Are you struggling in your relationship? We can improve communication and understanding using research based strategies. Everyone has the ability to learn and grow, but it starts with you. Let me help you to live your best life!
I want to meet you where you are and provide the support you need to live your best life. Are you struggling with anxiety or depression? We can work to improve your overall mental health. Are you experiencing seemingly insurmountable changes in your life? We can work on a plan to help you overcome these challenges. Are you struggling in your relationship? We can improve communication and understanding using research based strategies. Everyone has the ability to learn and grow, but it starts with you. Let me help you to live your best life!
(407) 279-0922 View (407) 279-0922
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Rebecca Selover
Counselor, NCC, LMHC
Verified Verified
Lake Mary, FL 32746
No matter what your issues, you can resolve them and have a happier, more fulfilling life. I have helped children, adolescents, adults and families solve their problems and move forward with confidence. Working with me, you will have a private, confidential and safe place to share your problems, work them out, and begin feeling better about yourself and your situation. You can call or email me to ask questions and to begin the process of seeing more positive changes begin to unfold for you.
No matter what your issues, you can resolve them and have a happier, more fulfilling life. I have helped children, adolescents, adults and families solve their problems and move forward with confidence. Working with me, you will have a private, confidential and safe place to share your problems, work them out, and begin feeling better about yourself and your situation. You can call or email me to ask questions and to begin the process of seeing more positive changes begin to unfold for you.
(407) 910-1226 View (407) 910-1226
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Pathways to Peace, Inc. / Maria Nemec, LCSW, CEDS
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CEDS
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Lake Mary, FL 32746
You don't know when the diet turned into an obsession... an obsession that now controls you instead of you controlling it. It happens every time you have to eat... the voice in your head tells you not to, that the food is bad, or that you're going to gain weight. It's everywhere you turn.. diets, weight loss, and messages galore that you are not good enough in the body you have. I can help you..
You don't know when the diet turned into an obsession... an obsession that now controls you instead of you controlling it. It happens every time you have to eat... the voice in your head tells you not to, that the food is bad, or that you're going to gain weight. It's everywhere you turn.. diets, weight loss, and messages galore that you are not good enough in the body you have. I can help you..
(407) 930-9836 View (407) 930-9836
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Samantha Charbonneau
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, PA
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Lake Mary, FL 32746
My therapeutic model is Solution Focused Brief Therapy. My clientele includes individuals, couples, families, and groups. I collaborate with clients - adults, children, and adolescents - to identify and develop their strengths, exploring and developing solutions to improve the quality of their lives. I work with a number of presenting therapeutic issues including: mental health, couples/marriage counseling, blended families, pre-marital counseling, separation/divorce, parenting/co-parenting, employment/EAP, etc. I enjoy working with one participant or several participating members of a client's family/support system.
My therapeutic model is Solution Focused Brief Therapy. My clientele includes individuals, couples, families, and groups. I collaborate with clients - adults, children, and adolescents - to identify and develop their strengths, exploring and developing solutions to improve the quality of their lives. I work with a number of presenting therapeutic issues including: mental health, couples/marriage counseling, blended families, pre-marital counseling, separation/divorce, parenting/co-parenting, employment/EAP, etc. I enjoy working with one participant or several participating members of a client's family/support system.
(407) 440-9955 View (407) 440-9955
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Ariana Guevara
Counselor, MS, LMHC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Lake Mary, FL 32746
If 2020 has taught us anything, it is that isolation breeds the environment for dysfunction. Our natural response is to continue ignoring our emotions and putting on a brave face to get through the day. My goal with you is to help take off that mask and work through the reality for a healthier future.
If 2020 has taught us anything, it is that isolation breeds the environment for dysfunction. Our natural response is to continue ignoring our emotions and putting on a brave face to get through the day. My goal with you is to help take off that mask and work through the reality for a healthier future.
(407) 550-6117 View (407) 550-6117
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Ali Garcia
Counselor, MS, LMHC, CCTP
Verified Verified
Lake Mary, FL 32746
Waitlist for new clients
I consider it a true honor and privilege to come alongside and join in someone's journey of healing, growth, learning and self-actualization. I have worked with diverse populations, conditions and settings. Serving acute, residential, in-home, medical clinics, victim services, critical incident debriefings in schools and the workplace. As a Florida Licensed Teacher I have facilitated individualized learning for those with special needs such that of giftedness, learning disabilities and behavioral with emphasis on social and emotional goals.
I consider it a true honor and privilege to come alongside and join in someone's journey of healing, growth, learning and self-actualization. I have worked with diverse populations, conditions and settings. Serving acute, residential, in-home, medical clinics, victim services, critical incident debriefings in schools and the workplace. As a Florida Licensed Teacher I have facilitated individualized learning for those with special needs such that of giftedness, learning disabilities and behavioral with emphasis on social and emotional goals.
(407) 337-3950 View (407) 337-3950
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Cathleen Fitzpatrick
Registered Mental Health Counselor Intern, MA, RMHCI
Verified Verified
Lake Mary, FL 32746
Regardless of your symptoms, the goal of therapy is to improve the quality of your life. I am with you to guide you towards obtaining a deeper understanding of yourself and those around you, in order to heal and find joy. My approach is a “workshop” style that involves collaboratively navigating through your personal narrative to identify patterns of behaviors and sources of pain.
Regardless of your symptoms, the goal of therapy is to improve the quality of your life. I am with you to guide you towards obtaining a deeper understanding of yourself and those around you, in order to heal and find joy. My approach is a “workshop” style that involves collaboratively navigating through your personal narrative to identify patterns of behaviors and sources of pain.
(321) 335-0146 View (321) 335-0146
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Nelly V Venturini
Counselor, LMHC, NCC, CIRT
Verified Verified
Lake Mary, FL 32746  (Online Only)
Are you struggling in your life? Is your relationship a source of emotional pain for you? Is the communication with your spouse constantly frustrating? Has the pandemic left you wanting to recover the life you had? As a specialist with extensive experience, I can help you. Whether you attend individually or with your partner, practical solutions are within your reach. You can learn the skills needed to make your life and marriage truly satisfactory. Please don't wait any longer. If you are considering divorce, going through it, or recovering from it, talking to someone who can help may be right for you. Yo hablo Espanol.
Are you struggling in your life? Is your relationship a source of emotional pain for you? Is the communication with your spouse constantly frustrating? Has the pandemic left you wanting to recover the life you had? As a specialist with extensive experience, I can help you. Whether you attend individually or with your partner, practical solutions are within your reach. You can learn the skills needed to make your life and marriage truly satisfactory. Please don't wait any longer. If you are considering divorce, going through it, or recovering from it, talking to someone who can help may be right for you. Yo hablo Espanol.
(407) 852-8213 View (407) 852-8213
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Karen Brubaker
MA, LMHC, EMDR
Verified Verified
Lake Mary, FL 32746
Many clients come to me who are very hard on themselves, find it hard to receive compliments, may even have traits of perfectionism. Sound familiar? If you also struggle with an inner critic, always telling you you're not good enough, or you don't deserve to be happy like other people, we can get to the root of it and give that inner critic an eviction notice for good! Call today for a free phone consultation!
Many clients come to me who are very hard on themselves, find it hard to receive compliments, may even have traits of perfectionism. Sound familiar? If you also struggle with an inner critic, always telling you you're not good enough, or you don't deserve to be happy like other people, we can get to the root of it and give that inner critic an eviction notice for good! Call today for a free phone consultation!
(407) 753-9486 View (407) 753-9486
Female Therapists

Does it matter what gender my therapist is?

In general, this is not an important factor, as there is no relationship between a therapist’s gender and their efficacy. Some clients, however, prefer to see therapists of a particular gender, whether due to their own past experiences with men and women, or ingrained beliefs about how people of different genders think and behave. Exploring the roots of such preferences and considering what one wants to address in therapy can help someone determine whether their therapist’s gender truly matters to them.

Should I see a female therapist?

Many people—not just women—prefer to see a female therapist, either because they believe that a woman will be able to relate to their specific challenges (for example, sexism in the workplace) or because they imagine feeling more comfortable disclosing sensitive information to a woman. Such beliefs may not turn out to be accurate, however, and adhering too rigidly to a gender preference can at times hinder a client from finding the best therapeutic match.

Do therapists get specific training to help with women’s concerns?

Therapists are trained to provide care to clients of any gender. However, some therapists—both men and women—may pursue additional training in feminist therapy, gender-specific issues, or women’s mental health. Female clients may wish to ask prospective therapists whether they have received specific training in the client’s primary area(s) of concern, or whether they have worked extensively with women on issues similar to their own.

How can I inquire about a therapist’s experience in treating women?

It’s OK—even encouraged!—to ask a therapist directly whether and how often they have treated women in the past, or whether they have treated women dealing with the client’s most prominent concern(s). Competent therapists will be happy to share their educational background, preferred treatment modalities, and prior client experience to help an individual find the therapist best suited to their needs.