Trauma Focused Therapists in Miramar Beach, FL

Hello there! My name is Stephanie Gerard, LMHC, NCC, CCTP, MCAP, and I'm a Licensed Mental Health Counselor who specializes in trauma, self-esteem building, healthy boundaries, and more. My goal is to work alongside you as you journey toward healing and happiness. I have served a wide and diverse client base with various treatment concerns to include anxiety, depression/mood disorders, traumatic experiences, relationship concerns, self-esteem issues, parenting challenges, and life coaching. My counseling style is non-judgmental and supportive. Everyone has intrinsic value and deserves to be treated with dignity and respect.

I'm here to help and walk with you on your path to growth! My work as a therapist is grounded in the belief that everyone has the power to conquer challenges and grow as a person with the right tools and guidance. Therapy provides a unique opportunity to explore new parts of yourself, challenge old beliefs, and develop new ways of healing. I have over 11 years experience working as a therapist with a speciality in trauma and anxiety. Helping you reach your personal goals is my priority.

There are times in our lifespan when we are facing challenges such as grief, excessive worries, a cycle of sadness, or feeling stagnant. This where I am here to help. We may need help with adopting some new mindset perspectives and how to overcome the challenges of procrastination and evolve in goal setting with realistic expectations. Let's start together on finding conscientious paths to healthy expectations in happiness or establishing emotional connection in our relationships.

I’m a Licensed School Psychologist and owner of Child & Adolescent Psychological and Counseling Svcs of NW FL (CAPS) and have been providing psychological assessments and counseling services to children, adolescents, and young adults for 31 years. As a School Psychologist, I'm passionate about seeing children and young adults reach their maximum potential at home, school, and their social setting. My goal is to help children and teens learn to live happier, healthier lives. I think it's paramount to set children and adolescents up for success instead of failure. I can work with the student as well as the parents to make this happen.

Do you desire a rich, full life but find that life's difficulties, personal emotional issues and unresolved past or present conflicts get in the way? There is hope! Everyone has the capacity for healing and to make the changes they desire. Inherent in each person is the ability to 'live life better' and understanding 'what makes you tick' is key. My desire is to work hand in hand with you...whether it requires working through the past, being mindful of the present or preparing for the future so that you can process and develop the life you desire.

You’re overwhelmed by worry and self-doubt. Feelings of anxiety have intensified, and you do not know how to make it go away. You constantly worry about every little thing. You worry about if you’re doing your job well enough, what others think of you, maybe you should have not said that thing you said yesterday, and it goes on and on. Everyday is a battle of trying to keep it all together, and to do everything perfectly. You experience anxiety attacks from time to time, and you feel like you have no control. Your anxiety sometimes turns into anger, and you lash out on the people you love most. You can't live like this anymore.

Do you desire a rich, full life but find that life's difficulties, personal emotional issues and unresolved past or present conflicts get in the way? There is hope! Everyone has the capacity for healing and to make the changes they desire. Inherent in each person is the ability to 'live life better' and understanding 'what makes you tick' is key. My desire is to work hand in hand with you...whether it requires working through the past, being mindful of the present or preparing for the future so that you can process and develop the life you desire.

While it may be tempting to delay starting therapy, it’s easier than you realize to take the first step toward improving your anxiety, depression, trauma, family therapy/parental support, couples communication or coping.

I am a Licensed Mental Health Clinician (LMHC) with 9 years of providing clinical services in Outpatient, Inpatient, school based, and virtual settings. I provide individual, group, family, and couples therapy to those who seek help with issues that include: depression, anxiety, anger, dysregulated emotions, interpersonal conflict, communication, and work or family stressors. My experience is that clients present with themes of a desire to be heard, understood, and/or supported. Some clients seek to resolve conflict, learn more effective strategies to managing their mental health, managing changing roles, and improve relationships.

Feeling sad, depressed, overwhelmed or anxious? Afraid your marriage won’t last, or your child’s grades are dropping? Life experiences trigger a cascade of painful emotions, limiting beliefs, and destructive thoughts and patterns of behavior that can seem impossible to resolve. Together we'll use methods to understand and remove obstacles and limiting beliefs that prevent you from living.

Ms. Yulfo is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. She speaks English and Spanish. She received her BSW in Puerto Rico. She received her Master’s degree in Clinical Social Work at Interamerican University in Puerto Rico. She is currently working towards receiving her PHD in Healthcare Administration. She has more than 8 years in clinical experience working with individuals, couples, teens and families. She works with a variety of mental health disorders including, but not limited to Depression, Anxiety, PTSD, Anger Management, Grief and substance use disorder.

Do you desire a rich, full life but find that life's difficulties, personal emotional issues and unresolved past or present conflicts get in the way? There is hope! Everyone has the capacity for healing and to make the changes they desire. Inherent in each person is the ability to 'live life better' and understanding 'what makes you tick' is key. My desire is to work hand in hand with you...whether it requires working through the past, being mindful of the present or preparing for the future so that you can process and develop the life you desire.

Do you desire a rich, full life but find that life's difficulties, personal emotional issues and unresolved past or present conflicts get in the way? There is hope! Everyone has the capacity for healing and to make the changes they desire. Inherent in each person is the ability to 'live life better' and understanding 'what makes you tick' is key. My desire is to work hand in hand with you...whether it requires working through the past, being mindful of the present or preparing for the future so that you can process and develop the life you desire.

Eric H. Lamb, LCSW, provides caring, quality, and highly ethical counseling services for children, adolescents and adults. Eric has worked with these age groups, in a variety of settings, for almost 24 years. Eric is known for having a love for children and families, and a caring, empathic approach, while pointing out and discussing issues that may need to be addressed by an individual, or within a relationship. Eric works with clients from a client centered approach, always putting the clients needs at the forefront of counseling goals. For objective, informed, caring counsel, please call to set up an appointment.

Asking for help is a strength, not a weakness. That knowledge is what led me to become a therapist ... how effective and life-changing therapy can be. I start where you, the client, is and we make a treatment plan together to reach the goals you would like to achieve. We will develop a working hypothesis that may change over time as new information is obtained. Many mental health issues begin with an event and the mental health issue, be it anxiety, panic attacks, depression, anger, unrelated phobia, facial tic, chronic pain, avoidant behavior, dysfunctional relationship pattern, stress and/or insomnia is the resulting symptom.

Are you stressed? 2023 Stress in America survey reports that 62% of adults do not talk about their stress because they do not want to burden others. 47% of adults reported they wished they had someone to help them manage their stress. 66% said that, they could have used more emotional support than they received, 26% cited the need for a lot more support. 44% said they don’t feel anyone understands what they are going through. Therapy can help! www.apa.org/news/press/releases/stress/2023/collective-trauma-recovery

Licensed in Florida , Mississippi and Tennessee. Services available via Telehealth. Therapy is a partnership. I believe it is important to build a relationship with my client. It is my intent to provide a safe space to work together. I believe it is helpful to assist clients with acknowledging feelings and noticing thoughts with a commitment to actions that align with what is important to the client. I believe in the client's own healing capacity with work on core beliefs about oneself with kindness and self care. Compassion, empathy, and respect for all my clients is what I try to express in the very first session.

I am a licensed mental health counselor with over 25 years of experience working with diverse individuals in the community, private practice, and residential substance abuse treatment. Never in a million years did I ever think providing counseling to individuals, couples, families, and groups, would be the career to captivate my heart….but it is! My specialties are working with clients who may have life struggles stemming from traumatic incidents, substance abuse, various forms of anxiety (PTSD, stress disorders), depression, and self-esteem.