Family Therapy in Olympia Heights, FL

Hi! I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Florida. I received my Masters from the University of South Florida and have been practicing for 6 years. I help children, adolescents, and families heal from trauma while strengthening family relationships.

We all experience obstacles that may cause distress in our lives. However, such circumstances should not define us or determine how we advance through life. I take pride in empowering my clients to utilize their strengths and equip them with the necessary tools to address any difficult situation. Ultimately, it is my goal as your therapist to support you in reaching the peace you desire in your personal, relationship, and family life.

My name is Lisa and I am a licensed clinical social worker here in sunny Florida. I have 6 years of clinical experience working with children and adolescents, and have found that my absolute favorite population to work with are teenagers! The teenage years are filled with a lot of changes and growth, and I love supporting my clients through this challenging time.

In my practice I see clients of all ages, for therapy and testing/evaluations. I specialize in depression, anxiety, trauma, substance abuse/dependence, behavior disorders and family systems issues. Most of my clients present with a combination of symptoms. I tailor treatment to the specific needs of the client and use research proven techniques to meet the needs of the individual, or family, in a collaborative setting. I teach healthy coping skills to address a wide range of symptoms.

I am a Marriage and Family Therapist licensed in Florida with six years of professional work experience. I am also registered with the state of Florida as a Mental Health Counselor. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, coping with addictions, trauma and abuse, relationship issues, family conflict, anger management, grief, ADHD, self-esteem, career difficulties, intimacy issues, & depression. I am trained in Trauma-Focused CBT, Solution Focused Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Moral Recognition Therapy, and EMDR.

In our initial session, I aim to establish a foundation for therapeutic engagement by facilitating an exploration of your presenting concerns, identifying specific challenges that have prompted your decision to pursue therapy, and collaboratively establishing therapeutic goals. Subsequent sessions will build upon this foundation, fostering a progressive trajectory in your therapeutic journey. My role is to provide empathetic support and guidance as you navigate this process.

Welcome to your journey to wellness! Have the demands of life left you feeling overwhelmed? Do you struggle with relationship or family problems? Is your mental health interfering with daily functioning? Stress, depression, anxiety, and relational issues are prevailing concerns in our society. Counseling can help! I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 20 years of experience in the mental health and education field. I provide confidential psychotherapy in a non-judgmental, safe tele-health forum. I accept most major insurance plans in the state of Florida, including Medicare, Cigna, Aetna, and United Healthcare.

Welcome to the first step of your wellness journey! I congratulate you for your courage to seek support, and I'm here to make this journey with you. Together, we'll uncover the tools and strategies you need to not just cope, but to thrive and find genuine joy and purpose in your life. Let's join forces to make the upcoming chapters of your life the most fulfilling ones yet! Warmly, Cristina Dunahoo

Life can be hard! My approach to therapy is to share with you a safe, non-judgmental space which we can build a strong therapeutic relationship so that together we can explore the challenges you face and develop a way to make changes and choices in your life so that your life is easier. I use a mix of evidence-based practices and approaches including Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and Internal Family Systems (IFS). I will support you through our collaborative work in addressing harm, coping strategies, and facilitating healing. Through collaboration and support I will help empower you to understand your feelings and behavior.

Are you feeling, anxious, worried or despondent? Are you experiencing grief or self doubt? Are you looking for assistance in conflict resolution? You don't need to discern everything by yourself. Friends and family may want to help, but they can’t be objective. It is sometimes necessary to reach out to a skilled Licensed professional Counselor, who can provide their objective guidance. I have been successfully providing counseling since 1994, to people like you, who are struggling with some of Life's many challenges. During these difficult times, people are finding it is helpful to seek counseling.