Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA) Therapists in Port Saint Lucie, FL
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Jennifer E. Haynes
Counselor, LMHC, CAMS-II, CCTP, CAGCS, C-DBT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Port Saint Lucie, FL 34984
As a Professional, I offer guidance to individuals, couples, families and groups who are dealing with issues that affect their mental health and well-being. Approach work holistically, using a “wellness” model (as opposed to an “illness” one) which highlights and encourages client’s strengths. Work with individuals, groups and communities to improve mental health. Encourage clients to discuss emotions and experiences. Examine issues including substance abuse, aging, bullying, anger management, careers, depression, relationships, LGBTQ issues, self-image, stress and suicide. Work with families intimately, empathetically.
As a Professional, I offer guidance to individuals, couples, families and groups who are dealing with issues that affect their mental health and well-being. Approach work holistically, using a “wellness” model (as opposed to an “illness” one) which highlights and encourages client’s strengths. Work with individuals, groups and communities to improve mental health. Encourage clients to discuss emotions and experiences. Examine issues including substance abuse, aging, bullying, anger management, careers, depression, relationships, LGBTQ issues, self-image, stress and suicide. Work with families intimately, empathetically.
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Welcome to a sanctuary of healing! I am dedicated to cultivating a safe and nurturing environment where clients can freely explore their emotions, beliefs, and experiences without judgment. I specialize in crafting personalized solutions for clients facing life transitions, relationship dynamics, self-worth struggles, and behavior modification. Additionally, I provide support and guidance to both children and women navigating the complexities of anxiety, depression, ADD/ADHD, and Autism Spectrum Disorder. It is my passion to empower women and children to harness their inner strengths and resources on their personal journey.
Welcome to a sanctuary of healing! I am dedicated to cultivating a safe and nurturing environment where clients can freely explore their emotions, beliefs, and experiences without judgment. I specialize in crafting personalized solutions for clients facing life transitions, relationship dynamics, self-worth struggles, and behavior modification. Additionally, I provide support and guidance to both children and women navigating the complexities of anxiety, depression, ADD/ADHD, and Autism Spectrum Disorder. It is my passion to empower women and children to harness their inner strengths and resources on their personal journey.
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I am passionate about helping students (PreK-College) find success in all areas of their educational life including social, emotional, behavioral and academic achievement. I specialize in providing comprehensive psychoeducational evaluations (Dyslexia, ADHD, Giftedness, Developmental Delay, Intellectual Impairment, Autism Spectrum Disorder, etc.) and counseling services to assist students in achieving their academic goals.
I am passionate about helping students (PreK-College) find success in all areas of their educational life including social, emotional, behavioral and academic achievement. I specialize in providing comprehensive psychoeducational evaluations (Dyslexia, ADHD, Giftedness, Developmental Delay, Intellectual Impairment, Autism Spectrum Disorder, etc.) and counseling services to assist students in achieving their academic goals.
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True Counseling
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, SW21903, TF-CBT, EMDR
Verified Verified
Port Saint Lucie, FL 34953
As a professional, I use strength-based and trauma focused approaches. I believe in empowering my clients in developing coping skills and self-awareness to increase self-esteem to create a positive change. As a therapist, my clients have described me as pleasant, down to earth, and easy to talk to. I combine my experience, education, and originality, using a realistic approach to therapy.
As a professional, I use strength-based and trauma focused approaches. I believe in empowering my clients in developing coping skills and self-awareness to increase self-esteem to create a positive change. As a therapist, my clients have described me as pleasant, down to earth, and easy to talk to. I combine my experience, education, and originality, using a realistic approach to therapy.
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Francine L Harper
Counselor, LMHC, BCBA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Port Saint Lucie, FL 34986 (Online Only)
Are you looking for someone to talk to who is authentic, relatable, trustworthy and non-judgmental? Someone who will work with you on making changes in thinking, attitude, emotions and/or behavior; Welcome! I am Francine Harper, LMHC. In addition to working in the private sector I have worked in the public school setting, Department of Juvenile Justice, Department of Children and Families, Higher Education and Community Behavioral Health. I offer a safe therapeutic environment that will help foster growth and change.
Are you looking for someone to talk to who is authentic, relatable, trustworthy and non-judgmental? Someone who will work with you on making changes in thinking, attitude, emotions and/or behavior; Welcome! I am Francine Harper, LMHC. In addition to working in the private sector I have worked in the public school setting, Department of Juvenile Justice, Department of Children and Families, Higher Education and Community Behavioral Health. I offer a safe therapeutic environment that will help foster growth and change.
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Vanessa Albergo Counseling & Coaching, PLLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Port Saint Lucie, FL 34953 (Online Only)
My clinical background in Mental Health began as an undergrad and continued through grad school, working for the public sector for the Department of Children & Families where I worked with children, then the elderly in skilled nursing facilities and with adolescents in group homes. I then went on to work as a Nurse Navigator and provided services that included counseling and advocacy for oncology patients at one of the largest cancer hospitals in South Florida. In addition to this, I have also worked with adults in inpatient rehab for substance abuse and court ordered treatment, and served outpatient clients in the LGBTQ community.
My clinical background in Mental Health began as an undergrad and continued through grad school, working for the public sector for the Department of Children & Families where I worked with children, then the elderly in skilled nursing facilities and with adolescents in group homes. I then went on to work as a Nurse Navigator and provided services that included counseling and advocacy for oncology patients at one of the largest cancer hospitals in South Florida. In addition to this, I have also worked with adults in inpatient rehab for substance abuse and court ordered treatment, and served outpatient clients in the LGBTQ community.
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You can work through issues with a trusted, skilled and compassionate professional, in a safe, comfortable and distraction-free place. Your life may have layers of conflicts, suffering, faulty perception or maladapted behavior, but nothing is impossible for those who seek help. My approach to counseling encourages and supports you to discover, through self-knowledge, your own process for a sustainable self-empowerment, balance, and joy.
You can work through issues with a trusted, skilled and compassionate professional, in a safe, comfortable and distraction-free place. Your life may have layers of conflicts, suffering, faulty perception or maladapted behavior, but nothing is impossible for those who seek help. My approach to counseling encourages and supports you to discover, through self-knowledge, your own process for a sustainable self-empowerment, balance, and joy.
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Rosie Buzatu- Anxiety Depression Grief Trauma
MS, LMHC
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Port Saint Lucie, FL 34952
Have you experienced loss and are finding it difficult to move beyond grief? Do you feel nervous frequently or doubt yourself? Are you struggling with feelings of lethargy or poor self-esteem? Have you experienced a panic attack? In therapy you can learn self-care and coping skills. You will build tools that you can start applying right away in everyday life to feel more invigorated, more confident, calmer, and more centered. You can embrace freedom and hope. You can learn to remember your loss without being trapped by grief. Contact me via phone, text, or email. I am looking forward to being part of your healing journey.
Have you experienced loss and are finding it difficult to move beyond grief? Do you feel nervous frequently or doubt yourself? Are you struggling with feelings of lethargy or poor self-esteem? Have you experienced a panic attack? In therapy you can learn self-care and coping skills. You will build tools that you can start applying right away in everyday life to feel more invigorated, more confident, calmer, and more centered. You can embrace freedom and hope. You can learn to remember your loss without being trapped by grief. Contact me via phone, text, or email. I am looking forward to being part of your healing journey.
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Savannah Cuddy
Registered Mental Health Counselor Intern, RMHCI
Verified Verified
Port Saint Lucie, FL 34986
Online Therapists
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My ideal client is someone that knows that they require some sort of assistance and are looking for guidance. They may have issues related to depression, to difficulty in peer relationships, and/or issues related to health and happiness. They want to feel better and are eager to receive help. They want to see more productive ways to deal with life and life issues. They are eager for change and are eager to accept new ways to deal with their clinical issues.
My ideal client is someone that knows that they require some sort of assistance and are looking for guidance. They may have issues related to depression, to difficulty in peer relationships, and/or issues related to health and happiness. They want to feel better and are eager to receive help. They want to see more productive ways to deal with life and life issues. They are eager for change and are eager to accept new ways to deal with their clinical issues.
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We all have faced struggles in life and there are times we need a little extra help. I'm excited to work with anyone who has taken that first initial step in reaching out. Whether you're facing a specific problem or just need to talk through a situation, we can work together to find an approach and solution that works for you.
We all have faced struggles in life and there are times we need a little extra help. I'm excited to work with anyone who has taken that first initial step in reaching out. Whether you're facing a specific problem or just need to talk through a situation, we can work together to find an approach and solution that works for you.
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Vicki Lynn Bauer
Counselor, MS, BCBA, LMHC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Titusville, FL 32780 (Online Only)
Are you struggling with problems that have a negative impact on your quality of life? Tired of trying to figure out how to change things on your own? I would love to work with you to help you sort through those things that are keeping you from living the life you want to enjoy. I enjoy the art of applying a unique blend of mental health and behavioral approaches to life's problems. I love supporting motivated individuals to identify those areas of their lives that are standing in the way of experiencing the high quality life they want and deserve.
Are you struggling with problems that have a negative impact on your quality of life? Tired of trying to figure out how to change things on your own? I would love to work with you to help you sort through those things that are keeping you from living the life you want to enjoy. I enjoy the art of applying a unique blend of mental health and behavioral approaches to life's problems. I love supporting motivated individuals to identify those areas of their lives that are standing in the way of experiencing the high quality life they want and deserve.
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Licensed Mental Health Counselor focused on providing individual and family psychotherapy in Spanish using cognitive-behavioral techniques. Berkis has been in the mental health field for over 20 years as a psychiatrist and psychotherapist working with children, adolescents, and adults suffering from depression, anxiety, behavioral issues, ADHD, phobias, bipolar disorder, psychosis, and other mental health conditions.
Licensed Mental Health Counselor focused on providing individual and family psychotherapy in Spanish using cognitive-behavioral techniques. Berkis has been in the mental health field for over 20 years as a psychiatrist and psychotherapist working with children, adolescents, and adults suffering from depression, anxiety, behavioral issues, ADHD, phobias, bipolar disorder, psychosis, and other mental health conditions.
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Life has ups and downs and sometimes we feel stuck, let me help you overcome those challenges. Together we will discover your abilities, strengths and strategies to help you feel better. As a therapist, my hope is to create an environment where you can feel open to express and discover yourself. We will explore your priorities and work on your goals. My goal is to support and help you overcome those life’s challenges. I am a Marriage and Family Therapist, but don't let this title confuse you; I also work with individuals, teenagers and families. I also have a strong training on parenting.
Life has ups and downs and sometimes we feel stuck, let me help you overcome those challenges. Together we will discover your abilities, strengths and strategies to help you feel better. As a therapist, my hope is to create an environment where you can feel open to express and discover yourself. We will explore your priorities and work on your goals. My goal is to support and help you overcome those life’s challenges. I am a Marriage and Family Therapist, but don't let this title confuse you; I also work with individuals, teenagers and families. I also have a strong training on parenting.
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Experience in working with individuals diagnosed within the autism spectrum and related diagnoses, skills and experience include parent and staff training, teacher and school consultation, organizational skills, language and social based training, and addressing behavioral struggles with strategies and interventions. I have additional training in wellness and behavioral approach to making positive change.
Experience in working with individuals diagnosed within the autism spectrum and related diagnoses, skills and experience include parent and staff training, teacher and school consultation, organizational skills, language and social based training, and addressing behavioral struggles with strategies and interventions. I have additional training in wellness and behavioral approach to making positive change.
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Chelsea Ellinger Center for Change
Pre-Licensed Professional, MSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Boynton Beach, FL 33437 (Online Only)
I strongly believe that our experiences shape our perspectives and influence how we move through our lives. Every individual is unique. While being impacted by social, cultural, economic, and spiritual experiences, I acknowledge that within each person lies inherent strengths to draw from towards healing and growth. My goal is to help each person discover and build upon those strengths in a safe environment, establishing a collaborative relationship with which we can work together through a tailored, integrated approach. I am honest and non-enabling in my approach as a social worker.
I strongly believe that our experiences shape our perspectives and influence how we move through our lives. Every individual is unique. While being impacted by social, cultural, economic, and spiritual experiences, I acknowledge that within each person lies inherent strengths to draw from towards healing and growth. My goal is to help each person discover and build upon those strengths in a safe environment, establishing a collaborative relationship with which we can work together through a tailored, integrated approach. I am honest and non-enabling in my approach as a social worker.
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Advent Prestige Care LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Fort Pierce, FL 34950
Sheryl Palmer is a License Clinical Social Work and holds a bachelor’s degree in health administration from Florida Atlantic University. Sheryl is Certified trained in EMDR Therapy. She has assisted veterans and citizens with complex trauma and grief issues.
Sheryl Palmer is a License Clinical Social Work and holds a bachelor’s degree in health administration from Florida Atlantic University. Sheryl is Certified trained in EMDR Therapy. She has assisted veterans and citizens with complex trauma and grief issues.
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Claudia Alcala
Registered Clinical Social Worker Intern, MSW, RCSWI
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Deerfield Beach, FL 33442 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
My commitment lies in fostering holistic well-being and resilience through tailored therapeutic interventions. I am dedicated to guiding you to achieve mental health in your own unique way by employing evidence-based practices including but not limited to, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT).
My commitment lies in fostering holistic well-being and resilience through tailored therapeutic interventions. I am dedicated to guiding you to achieve mental health in your own unique way by employing evidence-based practices including but not limited to, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT).
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Parakletos Therapeutic Services & Discipleship
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
North Miami Beach, FL 33160 (Online Only)
My name is Christine Petit-Jean, LCSW. Are you feeling stressed, overwhelmed by decisions that have to be made, in a marriage with no love, or is parenting is very difficult? I can assist you in meeting your goals in life.
My name is Christine Petit-Jean, LCSW. Are you feeling stressed, overwhelmed by decisions that have to be made, in a marriage with no love, or is parenting is very difficult? I can assist you in meeting your goals in life.
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Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA) Therapists
Who is ABA therapy for?
ABA therapy is most widely applied to teach basic behavioral, communication, and social skills to children with autism spectrum disorder and other developmental disorders. It may also be used to help people undergoing rehabilitation following brain injury. It uses reward-based learning techniques to impart essential life skills. ABA is also used in the treatment of some other conditions. One is Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) , to help children overcome difficulties with concentration and controlling impulsive behaviors. For people with Obsessive Compulsive Disorders, it is sometimes used to help them overcome compulsive behavior. ABA therapy is also sometimes used in cases of PTSD, to help people turn to positive behaviours when they have experiences that trigger distressing memories.
Why do people need ABA?
Children with autism and other developmental disorders need ABA therapy as a way to learn how to communicate and engage with others, improve their general ability to function and lead fulfilling lives, and diminish dangerous behaviors. The techniques used in ABA therapy are based on established principles of learning, and positive reinforcement—supplying earned rewards—is an important strategy for motivating positive behaviour change.
What happens in ABA therapy?
The first thing that happens in ABA therapy is an evaluation of the child in service of developing a treatment plan. The therapist meets with the child’s parent(s) in order to learn about the family and the child, assesses the child’s behavior and ability level, and then creates a plan tailored to the specific needs of that person. Once the treatment goals are established, the skills to be learned are broken down into small, component steps. Treatment sessions focus on learning and practicing each step, and furnishing meaningful rewards as steps are learned, behaviors are spontaneously implemented, and goals are accomplished. ABA therapists also train caregivers and families so that behavioral progress occurs beyond the clinical setting.
What problems does ABA therapy treat?
One of the primary goals of ABA therapy is to decrease the outbursts and other nonproductive behaviors of children with autism. At the same time, ABA aims to remedy language deficits and help such children learn how to communicate successfully. ABA therapy helps children learn age-appropriate social skills and gain skills, such as attention and focus, that are necessary for school.