Emotionally Focused Therapists in Parkland, FL
Attachment Theory, Emotionally Focused Therapy and Trauma Incident Reduction (TIR) can resolve the past.
As human beings, we are hard-wired to be securely connected in relationship. We are happier and even live longer lives. At the same time, we are hard-wired to protect ourselves which can create a lot of conflict in relationship with others and with our authenticate self.
Attachment Theory, Emotionally Focused Therapy and Trauma Incident Reduction (TIR) can resolve the past.
As human beings, we are hard-wired to be securely connected in relationship. We are happier and even live longer lives. At the same time, we are hard-wired to protect ourselves which can create a lot of conflict in relationship with others and with our authenticate self.
Susan V Block
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Parkland, FL 33076 (Online Only)
We utilize tools from the Gottman Method, EFT, Affair Recovery, CBT and more.
Is your marriage or relationship falling apart? Is the lack of intimacy & connection causing you heartache? The constant arguing makes your head spin. You feel more like roommates than intimate partners. You're wondering, "What’s happened to us?" Everything gets swept under the rug with no resolution. It's a vicious cycle. You feel sad, confused, anxious, alone or even depressed. Our team of trusted relationship specialists can help! We work with couples at any stage of their relationship. We create a confidential, safe space for our clients. Call or email TODAY to set up your complimentary consultation.
We utilize tools from the Gottman Method, EFT, Affair Recovery, CBT and more.
Is your marriage or relationship falling apart? Is the lack of intimacy & connection causing you heartache? The constant arguing makes your head spin. You feel more like roommates than intimate partners. You're wondering, "What’s happened to us?" Everything gets swept under the rug with no resolution. It's a vicious cycle. You feel sad, confused, anxious, alone or even depressed. Our team of trusted relationship specialists can help! We work with couples at any stage of their relationship. We create a confidential, safe space for our clients. Call or email TODAY to set up your complimentary consultation.
Sandra Gordon
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT, PMH-C
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Parkland, FL 33076
Trained in Emotionally Focused Therapy, Gottman Therapy, and Prepare/Enrich, I'm equipped to help couples uncover their emotional needs and triggers using proven methods that enhance intimacy and improve communication.
Are you & your partner struggling with communication issues & lack of intimacy? Do your interactions often become hostile, defensive, & full of resentment? Perhaps infidelity has strained your marriage, leaving you to wonder if trust can ever be rebuilt after betrayal. Maybe you’ve been feeling unloved, invalidated, & disconnected from your partner, longing for the days when you felt seen and valued. You don’t have to navigate these challenges alone. In couples counseling, we can work together to repair your connection, reignite the spark that brought you together, & create a relationship where both partners feel love & respected.
Trained in Emotionally Focused Therapy, Gottman Therapy, and Prepare/Enrich, I'm equipped to help couples uncover their emotional needs and triggers using proven methods that enhance intimacy and improve communication.
Are you & your partner struggling with communication issues & lack of intimacy? Do your interactions often become hostile, defensive, & full of resentment? Perhaps infidelity has strained your marriage, leaving you to wonder if trust can ever be rebuilt after betrayal. Maybe you’ve been feeling unloved, invalidated, & disconnected from your partner, longing for the days when you felt seen and valued. You don’t have to navigate these challenges alone. In couples counseling, we can work together to repair your connection, reignite the spark that brought you together, & create a relationship where both partners feel love & respected.
Ciara Watkins
Registered Marriage and Family Therapist Intern, MS
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Parkland, FL 33076
Ciara is a member of the team at Fresh Start Life Solutions, a coaching & therapy private practice. She is experienced in helping couples, as well as other dyadic relationships (i.e., parent-child), navigate and improve a wide range of concerns, ranging from mild to severe. She is especially passionate about couples therapy, and has an enhanced focus in the areas of pre-marital counseling, affairs and infidelity, intimacy issues, communication, anxiety, parenting, separation, and divorce. Utilizing a systemic perspective, she incorporates an integrative approach to best fit each client’s needs.
Ciara is a member of the team at Fresh Start Life Solutions, a coaching & therapy private practice. She is experienced in helping couples, as well as other dyadic relationships (i.e., parent-child), navigate and improve a wide range of concerns, ranging from mild to severe. She is especially passionate about couples therapy, and has an enhanced focus in the areas of pre-marital counseling, affairs and infidelity, intimacy issues, communication, anxiety, parenting, separation, and divorce. Utilizing a systemic perspective, she incorporates an integrative approach to best fit each client’s needs.
Seventh Hour Healing Solutions, LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CIMHP, MCAP, ICADC, EMDR
Verified Verified
Parkland, FL 33076
Whether you are encountering uncertainty, life transitions, bereavement, a breakup/divorce, changes in health, trauma symptoms, thought, emotional, and/or behavioral matters; there is a way through. Together, we will explore your life's challenges thoroughly and thoughtfully. Engagement with clients is founded on a relationship of integrity, respect, unconditional regard, & empathic presence, which I see as key components to establishing and maintaining a robust therapeutic dynamic.
Whether you are encountering uncertainty, life transitions, bereavement, a breakup/divorce, changes in health, trauma symptoms, thought, emotional, and/or behavioral matters; there is a way through. Together, we will explore your life's challenges thoroughly and thoughtfully. Engagement with clients is founded on a relationship of integrity, respect, unconditional regard, & empathic presence, which I see as key components to establishing and maintaining a robust therapeutic dynamic.
Do you notice that you feel anxious and worried most days out of the week? Does all that anxiety leave you feeling mentally fatigued, on edge, and easily angered? Does the overthinking make it hard for you to get a good night's sleep. Are you afraid of confrontation and do all you can to avoid it? Do you identify as a people pleaser who has a hard time setting boundaries, saying “no”, and end up being upset about overextending yourself once again? Do you notice that you've been experiencing these things for years now, maybe even your entire life? If you resonate with any of what you just read, then you’ve come to the right place!
Do you notice that you feel anxious and worried most days out of the week? Does all that anxiety leave you feeling mentally fatigued, on edge, and easily angered? Does the overthinking make it hard for you to get a good night's sleep. Are you afraid of confrontation and do all you can to avoid it? Do you identify as a people pleaser who has a hard time setting boundaries, saying “no”, and end up being upset about overextending yourself once again? Do you notice that you've been experiencing these things for years now, maybe even your entire life? If you resonate with any of what you just read, then you’ve come to the right place!
Gurkiran K Singh
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Parkland, FL 33067 (Online Only)
Life is full of beauty and joy, but it may sometimes be full of struggle. Our struggles in life may make us stronger, could be lessons, or even ones we never asked for. Through it all, learning to acknowledge, overcome, and work past any hardships, allows us to become the best versions of ourselves. Truly, seeking help and guidance can at times be scary or nerve-racking, due to the difficulty of letting another person in, but it can also be a relief, a form of guidance, and aid in this journey, we call life.
Life is full of beauty and joy, but it may sometimes be full of struggle. Our struggles in life may make us stronger, could be lessons, or even ones we never asked for. Through it all, learning to acknowledge, overcome, and work past any hardships, allows us to become the best versions of ourselves. Truly, seeking help and guidance can at times be scary or nerve-racking, due to the difficulty of letting another person in, but it can also be a relief, a form of guidance, and aid in this journey, we call life.
Kristen Camacho
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, MSB, LMFT
Verified Verified
Parkland, FL 33067 (Online Only)
Greetings! I'm Kristen, a dedicated therapist with a passion for guiding individuals and families through the transformative power of Narrative and Collaborative Therapy. Embarking on a therapeutic journey requires courage, and I am honored to walk alongside you. Together, we will unravel patterns, explore untold stories, and co-author a narrative that reflects your authentic self. Whether you're navigating challenges in your marriage, family dynamics, or personal growth, I am committed to providing a safe and compassionate space for your unique narrative to unfold.
Greetings! I'm Kristen, a dedicated therapist with a passion for guiding individuals and families through the transformative power of Narrative and Collaborative Therapy. Embarking on a therapeutic journey requires courage, and I am honored to walk alongside you. Together, we will unravel patterns, explore untold stories, and co-author a narrative that reflects your authentic self. Whether you're navigating challenges in your marriage, family dynamics, or personal growth, I am committed to providing a safe and compassionate space for your unique narrative to unfold.
Anxiety And Depression Recovery Doctor Lindsay Howard
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Parkland, FL 33067
You're intelligent and capable, yet you're caught in unhelpful patterns, grappling with anxiety, depression, or relationship issues. Life changes like career shifts, divorce, or loss exacerbate these challenges. You're not alone—many seek clarity, direction, and purpose amid these obstacles. They strive to break free from negative cycles, improve mental health, and foster meaningful relationships. I specialize in guiding individuals through these complexities, offering tools to regain control and achieve your goals for mental well-being and fulfilling relationships.
You're intelligent and capable, yet you're caught in unhelpful patterns, grappling with anxiety, depression, or relationship issues. Life changes like career shifts, divorce, or loss exacerbate these challenges. You're not alone—many seek clarity, direction, and purpose amid these obstacles. They strive to break free from negative cycles, improve mental health, and foster meaningful relationships. I specialize in guiding individuals through these complexities, offering tools to regain control and achieve your goals for mental well-being and fulfilling relationships.
As a licensed mental health counselor, I am here to help foster a trusting and collaborative relationship in which clients can feel safe to explore their thoughts, feelings, and life struggles. I believe in empowering my clients to develop the coping skills, self esteem, and self awareness necessary to create positive change. Whether it is depression, anxiety, relationship difficulties, alcohol/drug addiction, or eating disorders, I help clients alleviate their symptoms, feel better and grow as a person.
As a licensed mental health counselor, I am here to help foster a trusting and collaborative relationship in which clients can feel safe to explore their thoughts, feelings, and life struggles. I believe in empowering my clients to develop the coping skills, self esteem, and self awareness necessary to create positive change. Whether it is depression, anxiety, relationship difficulties, alcohol/drug addiction, or eating disorders, I help clients alleviate their symptoms, feel better and grow as a person.
Jennifer Lagrotte
Marriage & Family Therapist, DMFT, LMFT, LMHC
Verified Verified
Parkland, FL 33076
Are you feeling frustrated with your partner? Are you more roommates than lovers? Do you cringe at the thought of your partner touching you? We will work on this and so much more! We will work on reconnecting, finding ways to communicate, showing up and making your relationship what it used to be and even more. We will talk about intimacy, passion and friendship. We will talk about fighting, really learning how to make up and compromising. We will look at your relationship and take whats working and build on that to give you the relationship you want. I look forward to working with you!
Are you feeling frustrated with your partner? Are you more roommates than lovers? Do you cringe at the thought of your partner touching you? We will work on this and so much more! We will work on reconnecting, finding ways to communicate, showing up and making your relationship what it used to be and even more. We will talk about intimacy, passion and friendship. We will talk about fighting, really learning how to make up and compromising. We will look at your relationship and take whats working and build on that to give you the relationship you want. I look forward to working with you!
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All are welcome. After 16 years of practice as a therapist, I have had the opportunity to worked in many different settings, and feel that I can provide a well rounded approach to treatment based on best practice research and ethical considerations.
All are welcome. After 16 years of practice as a therapist, I have had the opportunity to worked in many different settings, and feel that I can provide a well rounded approach to treatment based on best practice research and ethical considerations.
I specialize in working with high achievers who worry about not being where they believe they should be, despite their success and whose anxiety, self-doubt, and perfectionism consume part of their lives. In our culture, we often prioritize personal uniqueness, but beneath the surface, we tend to suppress our individuality, defining ourselves more by what we do than by our true selves. As an immigrant woman of color, I have firsthand experience of how contextual factors and identities can compound the challenges that high achievers already face.
I specialize in working with high achievers who worry about not being where they believe they should be, despite their success and whose anxiety, self-doubt, and perfectionism consume part of their lives. In our culture, we often prioritize personal uniqueness, but beneath the surface, we tend to suppress our individuality, defining ourselves more by what we do than by our true selves. As an immigrant woman of color, I have firsthand experience of how contextual factors and identities can compound the challenges that high achievers already face.
Tricia Conlon
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, CHT, CIMHP
Verified Verified
Parkland, FL 33067 (Online Only)
Tricia Conlon has been an LMFT in FL since 2003. She received her B.A. in General Psychology from the University of North Carolina at Asheville, then her M.S. in Marriage and Family Therapy from Nova Southeastern University. Tricia is trained in EMDR, CBT, and mindfulness. Tricia is a Certified Hypnotherapist, & a Certified Integrative Mental Health Practitioner. Ideal clients are highly motivated to improve their health and wellness, with many seeking hypnotherapy and other integrative therapy approaches to assist in their goal-setting and becoming the best versions of themselves, whether individually or within their relationships.
Tricia Conlon has been an LMFT in FL since 2003. She received her B.A. in General Psychology from the University of North Carolina at Asheville, then her M.S. in Marriage and Family Therapy from Nova Southeastern University. Tricia is trained in EMDR, CBT, and mindfulness. Tricia is a Certified Hypnotherapist, & a Certified Integrative Mental Health Practitioner. Ideal clients are highly motivated to improve their health and wellness, with many seeking hypnotherapy and other integrative therapy approaches to assist in their goal-setting and becoming the best versions of themselves, whether individually or within their relationships.
Lisa Farah Levine, Lcsw
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSSA, LCSW, LISW, Lisw-Cp
Verified Verified
Parkland, FL 33067
Therapy is an effective way for individuals to make significant personal life changes and increase the ability to become more self aware. I work closely with my clients to process feelings and experiences that are challenging. I will help you to create a course of treatment that identifies realistic goals and expectations for changes. Through the therapeutic relationship we will work together to break unhealthy patterns and create new and more adaptive ways of coping and managing daily life struggles. With mutual trust, honesty and commitment, emotional and functional change is attainable. I am licensed in 3 states, SC, OH, FL.
Therapy is an effective way for individuals to make significant personal life changes and increase the ability to become more self aware. I work closely with my clients to process feelings and experiences that are challenging. I will help you to create a course of treatment that identifies realistic goals and expectations for changes. Through the therapeutic relationship we will work together to break unhealthy patterns and create new and more adaptive ways of coping and managing daily life struggles. With mutual trust, honesty and commitment, emotional and functional change is attainable. I am licensed in 3 states, SC, OH, FL.
Teresa Miller Therapist
Counselor, LMHC, MCAP, Coach, Supervi
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Parkland, FL 33076 (Online Only)
I am a licensed clinical therapist with over 29 years of experience working with individuals, couples and families. My role as a therapist is to facilitate the healing process and to empower my clients to make the changes that they desire in their lives. I work with clients on a wide variety of issues including: Anxiety, Depression, Grief and Relationship Issues. Stress Management, Addiction and LGBTQ plus issues.
I am a licensed clinical therapist with over 29 years of experience working with individuals, couples and families. My role as a therapist is to facilitate the healing process and to empower my clients to make the changes that they desire in their lives. I work with clients on a wide variety of issues including: Anxiety, Depression, Grief and Relationship Issues. Stress Management, Addiction and LGBTQ plus issues.
Stacie Boyar
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, MSEd, LMHC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Parkland, FL 33076
Taking that initial step to begin a therapeutic relationship can be very difficult. However, in doing so you are exhibiting strength, courage, and an openness to change. Congratulations on taking that first step! I look forward to helping you draw upon tools in order to navigate through life’s challenges. We will work together to help you build the life you desire. You will learn to use your strengths and resilience in order to achieve your personal goaIs. I believe in a compassionate and non-judgemental approach, tailored to meet your specific and unique needs. I am trained in EMDR,RTM,CBT treatments as well as TELETHERAPY.
Taking that initial step to begin a therapeutic relationship can be very difficult. However, in doing so you are exhibiting strength, courage, and an openness to change. Congratulations on taking that first step! I look forward to helping you draw upon tools in order to navigate through life’s challenges. We will work together to help you build the life you desire. You will learn to use your strengths and resilience in order to achieve your personal goaIs. I believe in a compassionate and non-judgemental approach, tailored to meet your specific and unique needs. I am trained in EMDR,RTM,CBT treatments as well as TELETHERAPY.
Laurie Shoats
Marriage & Family Therapist, BS, MMFT, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Parkland, FL 33067 (Online Only)
With almost 40 years experience, Laurie Shoats specializes in Couples, including infidelity recovery, trust and communication issues , Anger Management, Women's Issues, including intimacy and empowerment and Parenting Skills. Laurie Shoats is a dedicated professional who is adept in assisting her clients reach their personal goals. Laurie believes in finding Real Life Solutions for life's challenges. Laurie is referred to as patient, knowledgeable and easy to talk to. Laurie's ideal clients want to start finding solutions from day 1. I am currently doing Telemental Health/Remote sessions so I am able to serve ALL of Florida.
With almost 40 years experience, Laurie Shoats specializes in Couples, including infidelity recovery, trust and communication issues , Anger Management, Women's Issues, including intimacy and empowerment and Parenting Skills. Laurie Shoats is a dedicated professional who is adept in assisting her clients reach their personal goals. Laurie believes in finding Real Life Solutions for life's challenges. Laurie is referred to as patient, knowledgeable and easy to talk to. Laurie's ideal clients want to start finding solutions from day 1. I am currently doing Telemental Health/Remote sessions so I am able to serve ALL of Florida.
Healthy Path Hypnotherapy - Julia Tankhelson
CCHt, CIHt, AASDN, NS
Verified Verified
Parkland, FL 33076
Are you ready for lasting change? Let's work together to create boundless transformation in your life. By uncovering the root cause of the issue, I can help you effectively achieve your goals. During hypnotherapy, I use therapeutic techniques to access the subconscious mind and allow for positive changes to occur. This approach often leads to major breakthroughs in areas where you feel stuck. As your subconscious beliefs shift, you are able to relate differently to your world and respond in a healthier way to external events. Anything the mind affects, hypnotherapy can help.
Are you ready for lasting change? Let's work together to create boundless transformation in your life. By uncovering the root cause of the issue, I can help you effectively achieve your goals. During hypnotherapy, I use therapeutic techniques to access the subconscious mind and allow for positive changes to occur. This approach often leads to major breakthroughs in areas where you feel stuck. As your subconscious beliefs shift, you are able to relate differently to your world and respond in a healthier way to external events. Anything the mind affects, hypnotherapy can help.
Hilary J Israch
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MSW, CIRT, CHT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Parkland, FL 33067
I strongly believe in the importance of guiding people towards leading a well balanced, fulfilling and creative life. I am an experienced, insightful, culturally sensitive therapist with 29 years of clinical experience. Together with each client or clients I work to build on strengths and achieve life goals in the most creative way. I view difficulties as opportunities to gain more self awareness allowing a more balanced, happier and a more serene self to emerge.As a certified Imago Relationship Therapist I embrace a unique approach to relate to ones partner and transform ones relationship.
I strongly believe in the importance of guiding people towards leading a well balanced, fulfilling and creative life. I am an experienced, insightful, culturally sensitive therapist with 29 years of clinical experience. Together with each client or clients I work to build on strengths and achieve life goals in the most creative way. I view difficulties as opportunities to gain more self awareness allowing a more balanced, happier and a more serene self to emerge.As a certified Imago Relationship Therapist I embrace a unique approach to relate to ones partner and transform ones relationship.
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Who is emotionally focused therapy for?
Emotionally focused therapy (EFT) is for couples who are emotionally distressed, stuck in an unsatisfying relationship pattern or feeling deeply alienated. They may even believe the relationship is beyond repair. Very often, the partners display intense anger, fear, grief, loss of trust, or a sense of betrayal in the relationship. In addition, EFT is helpful to couples and individuals who have difficulty expressing emotions and those who have trouble regulating emotions.
Why do people need emotionally focused therapy?
People need emotionally focused therapy because the need for others is built into the brain, but the pressures of daily life can erode feelings of love, and couples often do not have the skills to find their way back to the comfort of each other. Instead, they may be stuck in repetitive patterns of anger, fear, grief, loss of trust, or a sense of betrayal. Emotionally focused therapy regards such strong negative feelings as expressions of protest over the loss of connection and turns them into pathways of reconnection.
What happens in emotionally focused therapy?
Over the course of eight to 20 weekly sessions, couples de-escalate their negative emotional reactivity to one another so that they can listen to each other and be responsive to each other’s needs. Then the deep emotional and physical bond is restored, giving partners a sense of comfort and security, which they can use to solve whatever problems come their way. The therapist plays an active role, helping partners understand how anger and withdrawal are actually misguided cries for connection.
What problems does emotionally focused therapy treat?
EFT is designed to help couples stuck in dysfunctional relationship patterns regain closeness and rebuild their relationship. Typically, such couples experience considerable distress, with partners feeling alienated and distrustful of one another, not certain their relationship can survive. EFT is also helpful to individuals experiencing attachment-related fears of loss; it helps them learn to use their fears as a way of eliciting the closeness they desire.