Existential Therapists in Miami, FL
I use a client centered, humanist/ existential style to explore current distress while integrating behavioral interventions (TF-CBT, DBT) and classic insight oriented exploration.
Life is difficult. Unless you are an old soul, choices surrounding identity, self worth and acceptance, relationships/finding connection, and career choice are often painful and confusing. Even in the best of circumstances and family support, we are left with well meaning advice and our own limited self-understanding to guide choices that will affect the next season of life. I have over a decade of experience in residential and college counseling settings helping clients to explore their past to understand the motivations and injuries that led to where they are and what if anything they want to change going forward.
I use a client centered, humanist/ existential style to explore current distress while integrating behavioral interventions (TF-CBT, DBT) and classic insight oriented exploration.
Life is difficult. Unless you are an old soul, choices surrounding identity, self worth and acceptance, relationships/finding connection, and career choice are often painful and confusing. Even in the best of circumstances and family support, we are left with well meaning advice and our own limited self-understanding to guide choices that will affect the next season of life. I have over a decade of experience in residential and college counseling settings helping clients to explore their past to understand the motivations and injuries that led to where they are and what if anything they want to change going forward.
Elizabeth Watkins
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Miami, FL 33133 (Online Only)
My name is Elizabeth Watkins and I am a LCSW serving in the state of Florida in the field of Social Work for almost 20 years. I believe in a supportive approach to therapy and value the individual's experiences and input into their treatment plan. I view every client with empathy and altruism with an emphasis on collaborative and compassionate care. Therapeutic interventions most commonly implemented include SFT, CBT, Brief task-oriented therapy, MI, Grief and Bereavement, Family systems, Conflict Resolution and Problem Solving, Existential Psychotherapy, and Mindfulness.
My name is Elizabeth Watkins and I am a LCSW serving in the state of Florida in the field of Social Work for almost 20 years. I believe in a supportive approach to therapy and value the individual's experiences and input into their treatment plan. I view every client with empathy and altruism with an emphasis on collaborative and compassionate care. Therapeutic interventions most commonly implemented include SFT, CBT, Brief task-oriented therapy, MI, Grief and Bereavement, Family systems, Conflict Resolution and Problem Solving, Existential Psychotherapy, and Mindfulness.
Our specialties, among others: Reality Therapy, the idea that our actions are aimed at satisfying "basic needs" like belonging, and Existential Therapy, the belief that our inner conflict is our confrontation with "ultimate concerns" like death.
After more than decade in the mental health field, first as a student and now as a practitioner, I have found that those with a genuine desire for mental health services sometimes simply don't have the time to receive them. More worrisome still, those that mourn deeply or suffer from depression tend to lack the very motivation necessary to physically seek out services. My team and I specialize in perinatal, postnatal, and postpartum depression, and in grief counseling for all stages of life. We'll come to you - in person, over the phone, or online. Dr. Gonzalez is now a certified perinatal mental health professional.
Our specialties, among others: Reality Therapy, the idea that our actions are aimed at satisfying "basic needs" like belonging, and Existential Therapy, the belief that our inner conflict is our confrontation with "ultimate concerns" like death.
After more than decade in the mental health field, first as a student and now as a practitioner, I have found that those with a genuine desire for mental health services sometimes simply don't have the time to receive them. More worrisome still, those that mourn deeply or suffer from depression tend to lack the very motivation necessary to physically seek out services. My team and I specialize in perinatal, postnatal, and postpartum depression, and in grief counseling for all stages of life. We'll come to you - in person, over the phone, or online. Dr. Gonzalez is now a certified perinatal mental health professional.
Other approaches include CBT, DBT, Mindfulness-based, Existential, Interpersonal, Neuroscience and trauma resolution, and Person-centered/Humanistic techniques.
I am a Clinical Psychologist and have experience working with adults, adolescents, groups, couples, and families. I completed internship and post doctoral training in Health Psychology at The University of Miami Miller School of Medicine. I completed an additional postdoc in psychodynamic/psychoanalytic insight oriented psychotherapy and am a Board member wit the Southeast Florida Association for Psychoanalytic Psychology (SEFAPP). I have experience with a broad range of mental health difficulties and have specialized in multiple treatment approaches in order to provide optimal treatment and care.
Other approaches include CBT, DBT, Mindfulness-based, Existential, Interpersonal, Neuroscience and trauma resolution, and Person-centered/Humanistic techniques.
I am a Clinical Psychologist and have experience working with adults, adolescents, groups, couples, and families. I completed internship and post doctoral training in Health Psychology at The University of Miami Miller School of Medicine. I completed an additional postdoc in psychodynamic/psychoanalytic insight oriented psychotherapy and am a Board member wit the Southeast Florida Association for Psychoanalytic Psychology (SEFAPP). I have experience with a broad range of mental health difficulties and have specialized in multiple treatment approaches in order to provide optimal treatment and care.
I utilize a variety of modalities, including psychodynamic, cognitive behavioral, existential, and mindfulness-based stress reduction, which allows me to shape and individualize the intervention for each client.
Everyone has the potential to change, grow and heal. I believe that psychotherapy can be a powerful tool toward these goals. Effective therapy requires an authentic therapist-client relationship, and I strive to create an environment filled with trust and understanding. I will encourage you to deepen your understanding of your experiences and emotional life, as well as identifying the areas where you are not feeling fulfilled and creating more fruitful options.
I utilize a variety of modalities, including psychodynamic, cognitive behavioral, existential, and mindfulness-based stress reduction, which allows me to shape and individualize the intervention for each client.
Everyone has the potential to change, grow and heal. I believe that psychotherapy can be a powerful tool toward these goals. Effective therapy requires an authentic therapist-client relationship, and I strive to create an environment filled with trust and understanding. I will encourage you to deepen your understanding of your experiences and emotional life, as well as identifying the areas where you are not feeling fulfilled and creating more fruitful options.
I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor that has twenty-two years of clinical experience. I specialize in addiction, anxiety, behavioral issues, trauma and PTSD, and emotional disturbance issues. I have worked with individuals, couples, minors, families, and children, and I integrate many therapeutic techniques such as Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Trauma Focused, Coaching, and Existential therapies. I believe that each individual, couple, and family has a different way of relating to the world at large, and I treat each person based on their unique individual needs and preferences.
I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor that has twenty-two years of clinical experience. I specialize in addiction, anxiety, behavioral issues, trauma and PTSD, and emotional disturbance issues. I have worked with individuals, couples, minors, families, and children, and I integrate many therapeutic techniques such as Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Trauma Focused, Coaching, and Existential therapies. I believe that each individual, couple, and family has a different way of relating to the world at large, and I treat each person based on their unique individual needs and preferences.
Mark R Odell
Mental Health Counselor, LMHC, MBA, CPO, USN, Retired
Verified Verified
Miami, FL 33130 (Online Only)
Hello! I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and retired Navy Chief Petty Officer. My passion is providing individual counseling services to adults and teens. Many people face various emotional challenges, wanting solutions for the here and now. Anxiety, depression, trauma, and existential issues can be the biggest culprits. Those problems often stem from the past and may be rooted in generational family dysfunction. As a result, buried feelings, isolation, fear of abandonment, and getting involved in unhealthy relationships become problematic. If you feel stuck and seek relief, I will happily work with you.
Hello! I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and retired Navy Chief Petty Officer. My passion is providing individual counseling services to adults and teens. Many people face various emotional challenges, wanting solutions for the here and now. Anxiety, depression, trauma, and existential issues can be the biggest culprits. Those problems often stem from the past and may be rooted in generational family dysfunction. As a result, buried feelings, isolation, fear of abandonment, and getting involved in unhealthy relationships become problematic. If you feel stuck and seek relief, I will happily work with you.
I have extensive training in humanistic/ existential modalities.
Welcome. Are you ready for the work necessary to make real, enduring change? Do you have a troubling personal issue or suffer from general dissatisfaction? My orientation is to focus on the unconscious, the elusive essence of the problem. A powerful process unfolds when change occurs at this level of the mind. This opens the space for authentic personal transformation.
I have extensive training in humanistic/ existential modalities.
Welcome. Are you ready for the work necessary to make real, enduring change? Do you have a troubling personal issue or suffer from general dissatisfaction? My orientation is to focus on the unconscious, the elusive essence of the problem. A powerful process unfolds when change occurs at this level of the mind. This opens the space for authentic personal transformation.
Dr. Stephanie Rivera Velazquez
Marriage & Family Therapist, EdD, NCC, LMHC, LMFT
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Miami, FL 33132 (Online Only)
I am existential, a realist & eclectic, which means we'll explore, find meaning & implement solutions.
You want to feel like your old self, but life has been hitting you from every angle & can’t catch a break. You’re normally ambitious & successful, but have gone through a life transition, such as a breakup, promotion, engagement, or move. Adjusting to it causes you to feel stressed, anxious, sad, or affected your confidence, self-esteem & identity. Maybe you're experiencing miscommunication with your partner, wedding anxiety. You’re ready to improve your self-awareness, goals, boundaries & assertiveness. Most of all, you’re ready to become anew, feel in control of your life again. If it sounds like you, let's talk. Y hablo español.
I am existential, a realist & eclectic, which means we'll explore, find meaning & implement solutions.
You want to feel like your old self, but life has been hitting you from every angle & can’t catch a break. You’re normally ambitious & successful, but have gone through a life transition, such as a breakup, promotion, engagement, or move. Adjusting to it causes you to feel stressed, anxious, sad, or affected your confidence, self-esteem & identity. Maybe you're experiencing miscommunication with your partner, wedding anxiety. You’re ready to improve your self-awareness, goals, boundaries & assertiveness. Most of all, you’re ready to become anew, feel in control of your life again. If it sounds like you, let's talk. Y hablo español.
Lisa Giebelhaus
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Miami, FL 33101 (Online Only)
“Often when we are breaking down, we are really breaking open. It is my hope to hold space with you during your time of transformation and healing.” My approach is to create a safe, trusting, judgment-free therapeutic environment to bring your struggle into the therapy room real-time. I will work with you to create and shape an outcome that aligns with your life’s values, goals and direction. I hold an interest in existential, humanistic, person-centered, “here and now”, experiential and mindfulness-based therapy styles.
“Often when we are breaking down, we are really breaking open. It is my hope to hold space with you during your time of transformation and healing.” My approach is to create a safe, trusting, judgment-free therapeutic environment to bring your struggle into the therapy room real-time. I will work with you to create and shape an outcome that aligns with your life’s values, goals and direction. I hold an interest in existential, humanistic, person-centered, “here and now”, experiential and mindfulness-based therapy styles.
My clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Rational-Emotive Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy, Humanistic, Existential Therapy, Narrative Therapy, and Christian Counseling.
I believe in creating a safe place for clients where they feel free to express life struggles, primarily regarding mental, emotional, and social health issues. In therapy, clients are provided with excellent opportunities to explore different coping mechanisms to better themselves. I work collaboratively with clients on treatment plans that best meet their needs.
My clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Rational-Emotive Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy, Humanistic, Existential Therapy, Narrative Therapy, and Christian Counseling.
I believe in creating a safe place for clients where they feel free to express life struggles, primarily regarding mental, emotional, and social health issues. In therapy, clients are provided with excellent opportunities to explore different coping mechanisms to better themselves. I work collaboratively with clients on treatment plans that best meet their needs.
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I base my therapeutic models on psychodynamic therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Existential Therapy, Internal Family Systems (IFS), and the Gottman Method.
I work with a diverse range of clients, including couples and individuals, addressing various issues such as communication challenges, infidelity, trauma, anxiety, social anxiety, depression, mental health disorders, relationships, and attachment concerns. My goal is to create a space where clients feel comfortable to be their authentic selves without fear of judgment. My approach is grounded in empathy, compassion, and the strength of therapeutic alliances.
I base my therapeutic models on psychodynamic therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Existential Therapy, Internal Family Systems (IFS), and the Gottman Method.
I work with a diverse range of clients, including couples and individuals, addressing various issues such as communication challenges, infidelity, trauma, anxiety, social anxiety, depression, mental health disorders, relationships, and attachment concerns. My goal is to create a space where clients feel comfortable to be their authentic selves without fear of judgment. My approach is grounded in empathy, compassion, and the strength of therapeutic alliances.
My practice offers CBT, mindfulness, and I am experienced in existential and person-centered therapy.
I am clinically trained to work with individuals experiencing a variety of different issues, such as depression, anxiety, trauma, ADHD and men's issues. During the therapeutic process we explore thoughts and behaviors that impact the client's mood, lifestyle, and help develop appropriate skills to improve daily experiences.
My practice offers CBT, mindfulness, and I am experienced in existential and person-centered therapy.
I am clinically trained to work with individuals experiencing a variety of different issues, such as depression, anxiety, trauma, ADHD and men's issues. During the therapeutic process we explore thoughts and behaviors that impact the client's mood, lifestyle, and help develop appropriate skills to improve daily experiences.
Patrick Sanfiel
Registered Mental Health Counselor Intern, MS, CMHC
Verified Verified
Miami, FL 33143
By taking an eclectic approach that includes elements of the psychodynamic, existential, and humanistic modalities, I work with clients on developing a more solid and sustainable sense of identity.
Do you feel unsatisfied with where you find yourself at this time in your life? Are there patterns keeping you stuck or stagnant that you feel compelled to break? Or do you find yourself struggling to make it through each day while carrying the weight of something you've had to hold on your own for too long? For many of us, it can be overwhelming to make the types of changes needed to shift our relationships with ourselves and those around us in a more positive way.
By taking an eclectic approach that includes elements of the psychodynamic, existential, and humanistic modalities, I work with clients on developing a more solid and sustainable sense of identity.
Do you feel unsatisfied with where you find yourself at this time in your life? Are there patterns keeping you stuck or stagnant that you feel compelled to break? Or do you find yourself struggling to make it through each day while carrying the weight of something you've had to hold on your own for too long? For many of us, it can be overwhelming to make the types of changes needed to shift our relationships with ourselves and those around us in a more positive way.
I rely on evidenced-based interventions including CBT, but also believe in Existential, Solution Focused, and Emotionally Focu.
Hello! Thank you for reading my profile. I am a Mental Health Counselor licensed in the state of Florida. I have 10 years of experience collaborating with clients from diverse cultural, ethnic, social, and economic backgrounds. I am also a certified Interpreter/Translator (Spanish/English) and have advanced training in the preparation of immigration evaluations (Hardship Waivers, Cancellation of Removal, VAWA, Asylum, T & U Visas and more). As you know, life presents us with tough challenges, especially in current times, and all of us at one point experience loss, suffering and distress.
I rely on evidenced-based interventions including CBT, but also believe in Existential, Solution Focused, and Emotionally Focu.
Hello! Thank you for reading my profile. I am a Mental Health Counselor licensed in the state of Florida. I have 10 years of experience collaborating with clients from diverse cultural, ethnic, social, and economic backgrounds. I am also a certified Interpreter/Translator (Spanish/English) and have advanced training in the preparation of immigration evaluations (Hardship Waivers, Cancellation of Removal, VAWA, Asylum, T & U Visas and more). As you know, life presents us with tough challenges, especially in current times, and all of us at one point experience loss, suffering and distress.
I naturally take a humanistic approach to my work with clients, but I consider myself to be eclectic and adaptable, pulling something from many different therapeutic approaches (Person-Centered, Existential, and CBT).
Sometimes we feel like we are falling out of balance in our lives. This lack of balance can come from any aspect of our life (the past, the future, our inner world, our vices, our relationships with others, our work) and it can heavily impact how we feel about our lives. Your goals may seem out of reach, stress might be weighing on your shoulders, or you may not know what needs you are looking to fulfill yet. Whatever the case may be, I will do my best to help you overcome struggles, offer meaningful guidance, and be a strong source of support as we work through the therapeutic process together.
I naturally take a humanistic approach to my work with clients, but I consider myself to be eclectic and adaptable, pulling something from many different therapeutic approaches (Person-Centered, Existential, and CBT).
Sometimes we feel like we are falling out of balance in our lives. This lack of balance can come from any aspect of our life (the past, the future, our inner world, our vices, our relationships with others, our work) and it can heavily impact how we feel about our lives. Your goals may seem out of reach, stress might be weighing on your shoulders, or you may not know what needs you are looking to fulfill yet. Whatever the case may be, I will do my best to help you overcome struggles, offer meaningful guidance, and be a strong source of support as we work through the therapeutic process together.
Jenny Janes Bailey
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, MA, LMHC, NCC
Verified Verified
Miami, FL 33109 (Online Only)
With theories from ranging from Psychodynamic and Family Systems to Existential and Internal Family Systems, Jenny takes time to step into the past, present, and future of each client, gathering a wholistic view of both their strengths and struggles.
Jenny is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and Veteran, who believes that therapy is an experience of exploration that acts as a bridge between the known and unknown. She works with adult individuals and couples to create familiarity and comfort in the spaces where confusion and discomfort currently reside. By exploring what each client has, is, and wants to experience in their lives, an understanding and acceptance of self and others paves the path for meaningful and lasting change. Jenny weaves a variety of therapeutic approaches throughout her individually tailored work with clients.
With theories from ranging from Psychodynamic and Family Systems to Existential and Internal Family Systems, Jenny takes time to step into the past, present, and future of each client, gathering a wholistic view of both their strengths and struggles.
Jenny is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and Veteran, who believes that therapy is an experience of exploration that acts as a bridge between the known and unknown. She works with adult individuals and couples to create familiarity and comfort in the spaces where confusion and discomfort currently reside. By exploring what each client has, is, and wants to experience in their lives, an understanding and acceptance of self and others paves the path for meaningful and lasting change. Jenny weaves a variety of therapeutic approaches throughout her individually tailored work with clients.
If you are someone dealing with trauma, anxiety, depression, coping, existential/quality of life concerns, there are solutions and hope for restoring joy and having a resolve for these issues. Using an integrative approach, therapy is tailored to best serve your specific needs. I take a directive approach to therapy as well as provide supportive guidance with warmth and humor . But most of all, I believe in the power of sincerity and respect to truly have the collaborative experience that I wish to provide.
If you are someone dealing with trauma, anxiety, depression, coping, existential/quality of life concerns, there are solutions and hope for restoring joy and having a resolve for these issues. Using an integrative approach, therapy is tailored to best serve your specific needs. I take a directive approach to therapy as well as provide supportive guidance with warmth and humor . But most of all, I believe in the power of sincerity and respect to truly have the collaborative experience that I wish to provide.
I believe that you have the power to re-author your story and engage in your own existential makeover.
Life is tough. Do you feel stuck, overwhelmed, or out of rhythm by the complexity and challenges life may present? Do you struggle with any of the following issues: anxiety, perfectionism, self-doubt, unrealistic expectations, feelings of failure, low self-worth, lacking self-acceptance, emotional regulation, lifestyle management, or relational issues with spouse/partner/family/kids? Do you feel your life lacks meaning or purpose? If any of these issues resonate, I believe I can provide you the space to explore the conflicts within and help you find a pathway towards resolution.
I believe that you have the power to re-author your story and engage in your own existential makeover.
Life is tough. Do you feel stuck, overwhelmed, or out of rhythm by the complexity and challenges life may present? Do you struggle with any of the following issues: anxiety, perfectionism, self-doubt, unrealistic expectations, feelings of failure, low self-worth, lacking self-acceptance, emotional regulation, lifestyle management, or relational issues with spouse/partner/family/kids? Do you feel your life lacks meaning or purpose? If any of these issues resonate, I believe I can provide you the space to explore the conflicts within and help you find a pathway towards resolution.
Patrick Turbiville
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-S
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Miami, FL 33101 (Online Only)
For a better experience, check out www.turbiville.com. I help clients explore life, relationships, and mental health in social, cultural, and environmental contexts. Together, we will develop plans for things that can change and skills to cope with things that cannot. I hope to be your partner in discovering meaning in daily life and personal answers to life's existential uncertainties. I believe the most important ingredient in therapy is a relationship based on respect, authenticity, empathy, and humor. I value every person's unique identity and experiences, and I aim to customize your therapy experience, accordingly. :)
For a better experience, check out www.turbiville.com. I help clients explore life, relationships, and mental health in social, cultural, and environmental contexts. Together, we will develop plans for things that can change and skills to cope with things that cannot. I hope to be your partner in discovering meaning in daily life and personal answers to life's existential uncertainties. I believe the most important ingredient in therapy is a relationship based on respect, authenticity, empathy, and humor. I value every person's unique identity and experiences, and I aim to customize your therapy experience, accordingly. :)
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Existential Therapists
How does existential therapy work?
Existential therapy focuses on a patient’s inner experiences. The therapist tries to help the individual comprehend and alleviate symptoms by exploring their interior life. By confronting negative disquiet and emotions, the individual will hopefully become more open to finding meaning and purpose. This therapy can be administered to individuals or groups.
Is existential therapy evidence-based?
Existential therapy is an evidence-based practice. Research has determined that existential therapy can lead to significant improvement in the mental health of patients, and for some people it can be just as effective as cognitive behavioral therapy. The benefits of existential therapy are enduring, even long after treatment has ended.
How long does existential therapy last?
The goal of existential therapy is to understand a person’s internal experiences, which may sound like a lengthy process, but it does not have to be so in-depth. However, sessions are not short-term, and therapy can continue for months or up to a year. And because patients learn the theory behind existential therapy during treatment, they can also practice its tenets throughout life after therapy sessions have been completed.
Is existential therapy effective?
According to research, many patients find success with existential therapy. Researchers note that the therapy is particularly useful in improving feelings of isolation, feelings of purposelessness, as well as conditions such as anxiety and depression. Improvements in problem areas can persist even after the end of existential therapy, as individuals can continue working on themselves by using the tools they’ve developed during treatment.