Therapists in Merritt Island, FL

It can be confusing and overwhelming to examine things head-on. I have partnered with clients who have faced terrible traumas to help them break free from the past. I can help you learn how to understand and respond to your body when anxiety leads to distress. I can assist you in grieving by helping you live a life that still honors who you are and identify areas of meaningfulness for you.

We are all deserving of fulfillment and healing. We are here for more than just survival, or living on auto-pilot. Maybe you have experienced setback after setback, but finding your passions, identity, and authenticity is still possible. I am here to connect with those experiencing the side effects of difficult experiences, life changes, and learned behaviors that have created fear, pain, and sadness. I specialize in helping teenagers and young adults cope with life transitions, depression, anxiety, grief, and loss. Piecing yourself back together and finding your fulfillment does not have to be done alone.

Are you struggling with relentless anxious energy? Anxiety can come from a number of different experiences and causes. I offer a therapeutic space where my clients can be authentic and their experiences can be understood. I help my clients manage their anxiety, stress, grief/loss, and other related issues. I like to work collaboratively with my clients to empower them to improve their overall well-being. I help treat clients from a holistic perspective. I focus on mind, body, and spirit. Through my counseling style, my clients get to process their struggles and find peace and balance, again.

Hola I'm Loreley. A bilingual therapist, licensed in Florida who specializes in working with young adults (18-30 y/o), helping them redefine their personal needs, priorities, and goals to reach a more fulfilling life. I also work with adult individuals (30-65 y/o), with diverse psychological concerns. / Hi! Soy Loreley, Psicóloga latina radicada en la Florida hace más de 20 años. Si necesitas apoyo porque sientes que tu vida no funciona como quisieras, yo te puedo ayudar a explorar opciones que te ayuden a lograr una vida más plena y feliz.

I hold compassion for those who struggle with OCD: the persistent, unwanted, intrusive thoughts, the sometimes paralyzing anxiety, the compulsive actions, rituals, ruminations, avoidances meant to neutralize bad thoughts. I also have an understanding of how often OCD can be misunderstood, misdiagnosed, and the shame and stigma sufferers sometimes feel. Most of my work involves helping people gain control over their OCD and process associated traumas. I also work with related issues, such as BDD, Emetophobia, social anxiety, unwanted habits. I combine a sensitive, client-centered approach with science-backed therapeutic techniques.

I believe in working with the total person: mind, body, and spirit. I assist clients in finding their own personal strength, wisdom, and enlightenment. I have experience working with neurotypical and neurodiverse individuals, couples, and families struggling with a myriad of issues, including substance use, relationships, anxiety, grief, and trauma. I work with the client’s strengths while helping each to examine themself, their environment, and the relationship between the two. The change is in you. I am here to help.

We all need hope and encouragement from others who will walk alongside us through difficult circumstances. You may have lost sight of who you are or your value, but there is always hope.

We all face unsettling experiences, difficult emotions, and use unhealthy coping skills or cycle in destructive patterns. I use empowerment approaches to help you find your path towards healing, integration, and leading a balanced lifestyle. I pull from various treatment modalities, including CBT, DBT, mindfulness practices, and effective interpersonal skills to create individual plans for better managing stress. I am also a trained EMDR therapist to help rewire traumatized brains. Whether adjusting to change, coping with mental illness, or dealing with traumatic events, you are not alone; it helps to talk.

Hi! My name is Drew and I am honored by the potential to walk by your side while navigating any mental health challenges or life issues that may arise. My own personal experiences with mental and behavioral health in childhood, adolescence, and young adulthood, in addition to being a local and seeing how unaddressed mental health challenges and addiction have impacted many of my friends and the community as a whole, is what acted as a catalyst for my entrance into and my passion for the field of mental health.

We all have the power to create the change that we want to see in our lives.

First off, congratulations for making the first step towards healing, self-love, and growth. That first step can be the hardest. Are you struggling with intrusive thoughts and memories? Crippling anxiety? Low motivation? Overwhelmed with thoughts of the future? Struggling with your relationship with food? Is self-doubt and shame keeping you from being your authentic self? Are you struggling with self-acceptance and the many challenges as an LGBTQ+ member? We can work together to overcome anything holding you back from being your authentic self. We can walk this walk together. You do not need to do it alone. Don't wait, call today!

Licensed in Florida, Texas, and Vermont. Please visit my website for a FREE consultation. As a female Muslim therapist, Muslim women usually contact me for difficult events, trauma, OCD, and other situations that impact self-esteem, and cause depression, anxiety, overwhelm, and anger issues. Some describe their experience as an emotional tug-of-war. Whatever your struggle is, I will provide a safe space free of judgment. As an Aalimah I can provide you with spiritual care should that be important to you. All you need to bring with you is courage, consistency, and persistence.

I am dedicated to helping my clients make and maintain positive changes in their lives. I bring a positive, proactive solution focused approach to therapy, helping clients achieve greater self-esteem, build healthier relationships, and make the emotional, cognitive and behavioral changes they seek. I will help you create tools to make a safe and stable environment, within therapy and to use in your daily life. You'll find the resources and tools to establish clear boundaries, explore new ways to cope with everyday challenges and emotions, and increase your strengths and abilities.

Having conflict, feeling distress, and inauthenticity have a unique way of making us feel isolated, alone, and questioning life. This can often lead us to face anxiety, disappointment, loneliness, frustration, unhelpful thoughts, and overwhelming feelings that distract us from your purpose. Life can be messy and complicated at times. I want you to know that you don’t have to do this alone. Here I provide a real-life and honest approach to therapy. My goal is to provide you with a safe space that is respectful and genuinely caring. I want to help you feel comfortable to grow, find balance in life, and tap into your inner strength.

You are not alone! Life is hard, and experiences shape us. If negative thoughts and feelings keep coming at you; if your coping strategies are not working; if you are struggling with adjusting to life challenges, or are dealing with difficult relationships or family conflict; if you are in need of emotional or behavioral support for yourself or your child; then let’s find a way forward together. I work with children and adults from all backgrounds and look at the individual from a holistic, strength-based, trauma-informed perspective. I will create a judgment-free, safe zone for you or your child to heal and move towards thriving.

Are you having relationship difficulties? Would you like to increase your communication skills and feel closer to your partner and your children? Do you want to feel more balanced, less anxious and depressed? Do you feel you have experienced a trauma and are stuck in your development or relationship with yourself or those you care about? A person is affected by influences and experiences, through family life, social, and work environments throughout the lifetime. Growth and learning are life-long endeavors. Would you like to feel more fulfilled in your relationships? Call me today.