Female Therapists in Palm Coast, FL

Hello! I'm a licensed mental health therapist with ten years of experience and a passion for helping people. If you're feeling weighed down by anxiety, depression, or life's challenges, I'm here to support you. Together, we can restore your sense of well-being and achieve a fulfilling life. I've worked with diverse individuals, including adolescents with emotional and behavioral issues, and those dealing with addiction. I offer a compassionate, judgment-free space where you can share your thoughts and find clarity. Let's work together for a brighter, more joyful future.

Hello, thanks for stopping by! I wanted to start off by saying that if you’re new to counseling or looking for a new therapist, welcome. Whether you’ve done this before or looking to start with the first steppingstone, counseling can be a scary new journey. I know it can be terrifying to unlock parts of yourself you pushed away, I know it can also be rewarding to learn something about yourself that you’ve always thought was there. Regardless of the counseling you need, it’s a journey that I am more than grateful to be walking alongside you on.

I admire your bravery in reaching out. Please know that I'm here to support you, and together, we will address your needs through solution-focused therapy sessions. This approach emphasizes finding solutions rather than dwelling on problems. By focusing on solutions and leveraging your strengths, we will create practical and lasting change in a relatively short period.

My most improved clients are the ones who have been told they're too smart for their own good, struggle with existential or spiritual angst, feel displaced, want to be pushed and challenged while utterly supported, need clarity on whether or not they have victimized or been victimized, have questions for which they have been told there are no answers, suffer from unprocessed or complicated grief, need help applying the knowledge they already posses, who feel like they are "too much," are afraid of feelings, and require an absolutely neutral and judgement free space to be vulnerable.

With more than 10 years of experience, I have learned severe emotional trauma occurs if trauma is long-standing, repeated, or targets an individual’s self-worth. Self-compassion is the ability to forgo self-blame in order to forgive oneself for imperfections, as well as natural and honest reactions to traumatic events. Self-compassion has been shown to decrease mental health symptoms (e.g., anxiety, depression, shame) related to trauma, and increase positive psychological traits (happiness, joy). I utilize this approach alongside existential questions related to substance use, career choice, family issues, self-worth, and trauma.

Are you ready to feel better? Are you tired of doing the same thing over and over, hoping for different results? Are you ready to transform your life? Then let's get started! My focus is to partner with you and teach you tools and techniques that will absolutely change your life for the better. Our greatest power lies within each of us, in our own minds. I will help you learn to become a Master Mind and take control of your thoughts, which will massively impact your life, your health and your world. We are spitirual beings having a human experience...mastery of our minds is essential to discovering inner peace and sustained joy.

We have been socialized to believe it is virtuous to put other's needs before our own. This often results in poor self care, feelings of resentment and depression, which paradoxically hinders rather than helps relationships. I encourage people to nurture the relationship they have with themselves. This may involve defining more effective personal boundaries and expectations. Identification of unhealthy coping strategies is accompanied by brainstorming more effective replacement behaviors. I am honored to accompany you on your journey to pursue a more meaningful and joyous life.

Are you existing, doing your best to survive? Maybe it is difficult for you to enjoy life and trust yourself? Indecision can be crippling, keeping you from living the life you want. You want to be able to live with confidence: to trust yourself and ask for what you want or need. During therapy you will be empowered to say what can be frightening, uncomfortable, or stigmatizing in safety. Through our time together you can learn to navigate parts of your life that you cannot change, work through what has you stuck, and make changes to parts of your life that are not helpful.

Are you ready to transform your dreams into reality? As a life coach, I specialize in guiding ambitious individuals like you toward achieving your full potential. Life coaching focuses on forward momentum, helping you set and conquer attainable goals. My active listening style ensures that you feel heard and understood. With a supportive and encouraging approach, I'll partner with you to overcome obstacles and celebrate your milestones. Whether you're a leader, entrepreneur, or simply seeking personal growth, I'm here to help you unlock your inner potential and create a life you love.

My name is Rachel Dawson, and I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in the State of Florida (MH19525). If you are new to counseling, welcome to the journey. For those continuing your counseling journey, welcome back. My goal in the therapeutic process is to empower and facilitate your understanding and personal growth. We achieve this by addressing your experiences, symptoms, patterns, and mindsets with tactful, honest grace. I use a Person Centered approach, meaning you the client are empowered and credited for taking ownership of your counseling process. My intention is to support you as you find direction and hope.

Thank you for reviewing my profile. I have over 20 years of clinical experience as a Psychologist and was a Naval Officer. I am direct, down to earth, patient, warm, professional, genuine, thorough, and humorous. As a client you will know very quickly whether we are a good match. I have training to manage cognitive, emotional, and physiological mental health symptoms, but think the most important element is the therapeutic relationship and trust. I have been highly successful at treating severe panic attacks, PTSD, generalized anxiety disorders, phobias, difficult family dynamics, and stress-related headaches and hypertension.

**WAITLIST LINK FOUND AT BOTTOM OF PAGE** I know parenting is tough. Especially when your child's behavior is making you feel completely burnt out and inadequate when you've tried everything and nothing seems to be working. The anxiety you feel when the phone rings, praying it isn't your child's school or daycare again. It doesn't have to be this way. I can help you create a world where you won't dread a conversation with your child's teacher. I have over 13 yrs experience in the clinical field and 6 yrs experience with parent training.

At Mindful Mental Health Counseling I specialize in working with children, teens, adults, and families to improve relationships, increase self-esteem, and effectively manage depression, anxiety, anger, behavioral issues, trauma, grief and loss, substance misuse, and more. I provide a safe, supportive, and confidential space where each individual can become their best self and learn to master any challenges they may face.

I hope to have the opportunity to work with you, build respect, trust, and positive change. The journey to self-discovery is a collaborative relationship that I approach with genuine interest, acceptance and compassion. I believe that therapy should address the person as a whole including aspects of mental, physical and spiritual well-being. I believe all clients are unique and my therapeutic approach is adaptive to each individual’s situation.

Do you find that you feel stuck in life and need some assistance? In my office, you are encouraged to be your authentic self in a space where you feel seen, heard and valued. We will collaboratively identify your needs and goals and explore various aspects of your mental health including attachments, behavior patterns and emotions. Additionally, you are encouraged to identify and process various experiences, traumas and beliefs that may be hindering your growth. Clients have reported an increase in their self awareness, healthy communication and coping skills following consistent treatment.

Hello! Does it seem overwhelming and maybe a little bit odd to be searching for a therapist? I get it! My name is Sonja (rhymes with "lasagna"). I enjoyed working with children and their families for 15 years and then transitioned to the medical field. My husband and I have one spoiled dog, Bo, a boxer-hound mix, who brings lots of laughter to our home.

As an LGBTQ+ therapist, I understand the unique challenges and experiences that you may face in this world; from coming to terms with your identity or figuring out how to navigate your relationships. Whether you're coming in for the first time or are experienced with the therapeutic journey, my goal is to provide a safe and comfortable place for you to be authentically you. My therapeutic approach is rooted in empathy and understanding, recognizing the impact of trauma and the importance of healing at your own pace. Treatment frequency and length can vary from person to person depending on needs.

Healthy Mind Counseling is a safe space for young adults to be heard, validated, and uplifted. I believe there is no higher calling than to support those in need who are struggling. Young people in particular are often overlooked by older generations, who have become so jaded by their own suffering that they dismiss the traumas and tribulations that today we understand should never be ignored. Your problems and suffering are real, and you deserve to be heard. That is what I am here for, so that you don't have to face them alone. I treat teens and young adults struggling with depression, anxiety, and trauma.