Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum Therapists in New Smyrna Beach, FL

As a new mother, you're likely feeling overwhelmed, like you're carrying the weight of the world on your shoulders, and worried you may never feel "normal again". You might feel like you've lost yourself in juggling the needs of everyone else while struggling to care for yourself. After a lifetime of striving for success and always being what people need you to be, you may feel like you're not quite measuring up to your own expectations and the ways you used to cope just aren't working like they used to. You want to feel better and be the mom you want to be free of guilt and shame you've been carrying. I get it! I've been there too

Facing & accepting experiences in life is a process that is often challenging & requires time & an emotional & mental investment. It is also an empowering journey that promises healing and growth to those who choose to engage in an evidence-based, facilitated approach from the effects of trauma &/or developmental impairments. I combine elements of social skills training, psychoeducational & psychodynamic techniques, & emphasize support.

I specialize in working with a wide population of people from children into latter life. I do my best to create a safe atmosphere for clients to process their pain and work through problems. I am motivated by compassion and love for people as I work with everyday life concerns, behavioral issues, life transitions, anxiety, depression, life skills, complicated relationships, grief, couples, spiritual concerns, and Christian faith. Ultimately, I seek to help people find true inner healing instead of just treatment.

Services include but are not limited to individual, couple, and group counseling sessions. I strive to have my clients feel as though they are in a safe atmosphere without judgment. I also offer a wide variety of mental health services for people of all cultures, religion, sexual orientation, and age.

I am here to help foster hope on your journey. My goal is to create a respectful and enriching environment that can help you or your family to improve insight, communication, or identify positive coping skills to meet life's challenges. I am a client-centered counselor who believes a non-judgmental environment helps to set the stage for healing and empowerment. Whether that's navigating current life stressors and transitions, anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, parenting, or relationships.

Working with individuals of color across the income strata has been a lifelong goal I have pursued. Dealing with Adjustment Issues, Stress, Parenting, Depressive, Anxiety, Schizophrenia, and Trauma are some of the more typical issues I manage. I use the modality of individual, group, and family therapy in traditional talk, insight-oriented as well as Play and Sand Tray modalities to elicit underlying and manifest psychological struggles and conflict.

Awareness is the first step towards change. Depression, Addiction and Anxiety are issues that create enormous suffering. Relationship issues and toxic family dynamics can negatively impact all areas of your life if left untreated. Concerns about gender or sexuality are also areas of specialty. It is my promise that no one will ever feel judged in my office. I consider it a great privilege to help my clients navigate their struggles and become their best self.

I specialize in helping women who prioritize everyone's needs over their own, women who are juggling multiple roles and give unto others until there's nothing left to give themselves. Women who are often called upon to problem-solve and find solutions for those around them. On the outside, it looks as if you can handle it all but silently, you’re struggling. The feelings of sadness and anxiety have left you doubting your self-worth and ability. You’ve lost yourself along the way and no longer recognize the person you’ve become.

I am committed to providing a sanctuary for healing and restoration where clinical excellence meets compassionate care. I believe in a holistic approach to wellness that acknowledges the entire person — body, mind, and spirit. My practice is dedicated to offering the highest standards of pharmacotherapy and clinical medicine, harmoniously integrated with pastoral counseling, to support not just the alleviation of symptoms but the pursuit of wholeness and well-being. We are guided by the scriptural truth that every individual is fearfully and wonderfully made (Psalm 139:14), deserving care that honors the intricate design of the human constitution. In alignment with biblical wisdom, we advocate for a therapeutic approach that is patient-centered, as we hold fast to the teaching that each person is a temple of the Holy Spirit (1 Corinthians 6:19-20), warranting respect and dignity in every aspect of care. As a pastoral counselor, I aim to embody these qualities, creating an environment of empathy and understanding. Pastoral care counseling instills hope, grounded in the transformative power of faith.

Amidst the demands of life, it is easy to find ourselves feeling overwhelmed, emotionally exhausted, and disconnected from self. Therapy is a tool that can help us identify and change patterns that no longer serve us, understand the root causes of our emotional struggles, develop tools to navigate life's challenges, and cultivate a life that reflects their innermost values and desires.