Infidelity Therapists in Saint Augustine, FL
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Specific specializations include; sexual abuse, trauma, LGBT issues, depression, anxiety, parenting, divorcing families, infidelity, and adolescents.
Reaching out for help is a big step. Would you like to make positive changes but are having difficulty following through? Do you have negative and self-defeating thoughts causing problems in your life? I believe you are the expert on your life and I have the psychological background for us to work as a team. I use an eclectic approach including the therapeutic relationship with a positive focus on the individual and the changes to be made. Therapy is nonjudgmental, positive, and accepting of all people.
Specific specializations include; sexual abuse, trauma, LGBT issues, depression, anxiety, parenting, divorcing families, infidelity, and adolescents.
Reaching out for help is a big step. Would you like to make positive changes but are having difficulty following through? Do you have negative and self-defeating thoughts causing problems in your life? I believe you are the expert on your life and I have the psychological background for us to work as a team. I use an eclectic approach including the therapeutic relationship with a positive focus on the individual and the changes to be made. Therapy is nonjudgmental, positive, and accepting of all people.
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Courage To Overcome Counseling Services Inc
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, QS
Verified Verified
Saint Augustine, FL 32092
If you are struggling with burnout, life transitional issues, infidelity, addiction, grief, trauma, balancing your roles and responsibilities, coping with teens and pre-teens as they struggle to find their identity. Please reach out to me, let me use evidence base, solution-oriented treatment strategies to guide you towards restoration, peace of mind and emotional health.
If you are struggling with burnout, life transitional issues, infidelity, addiction, grief, trauma, balancing your roles and responsibilities, coping with teens and pre-teens as they struggle to find their identity. Please reach out to me, let me use evidence base, solution-oriented treatment strategies to guide you towards restoration, peace of mind and emotional health.
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A growth mindset is needed of radical acceptance and understanding conflict, change and betrayal are always co-created for growth.
As a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, Certified Forensic Mental Health Evaluator, Collaborative Family Law Practitioner, and a PhD candidate in conflict resolution, I specialize in family discord including high conflict divorce and parenting coordination cases. However, my deepest passion is expanding consciousness in individuals/youth, families/couples, and social systems using science and spirituality to awaken a deeper, more satisfying experience of reality. Psychological and drug testing can be used to support the resolution. Our group practice is regularly recognized as one of St Augustine's Best Counselors, and again in 2022.
A growth mindset is needed of radical acceptance and understanding conflict, change and betrayal are always co-created for growth.
As a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, Certified Forensic Mental Health Evaluator, Collaborative Family Law Practitioner, and a PhD candidate in conflict resolution, I specialize in family discord including high conflict divorce and parenting coordination cases. However, my deepest passion is expanding consciousness in individuals/youth, families/couples, and social systems using science and spirituality to awaken a deeper, more satisfying experience of reality. Psychological and drug testing can be used to support the resolution. Our group practice is regularly recognized as one of St Augustine's Best Counselors, and again in 2022.
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Michael James Brown
Marriage & Family Therapist, MSc, LMFT
Verified Verified
Saint Augustine, FL 32095
I can help you restore and deepen friendship and intimacy; productively manage conflict; solve your “resolvable” problems; appreciate your relationship’s strengths and gently navigate through its vulnerabilities; heal from trauma and affairs; attune to each other’s feelings, needs, and dreams; and heal emotional injuries from addiction.
Are you having relationship difficulties? Caught in a negative perspective of your partner and your relationship? Having difficulty managing conflict? Caught in gridlocked, perpetual conflict? Feeling lonely and isolated? In a relationship where one or both of you are in recovery from addiction? Concerned about the effects of addiction on your children or family? Having difficulty with child behavior or parent-child conflict? If yes, I would like to help you and have the knowledge, the training, and the skills to do so.
I can help you restore and deepen friendship and intimacy; productively manage conflict; solve your “resolvable” problems; appreciate your relationship’s strengths and gently navigate through its vulnerabilities; heal from trauma and affairs; attune to each other’s feelings, needs, and dreams; and heal emotional injuries from addiction.
Are you having relationship difficulties? Caught in a negative perspective of your partner and your relationship? Having difficulty managing conflict? Caught in gridlocked, perpetual conflict? Feeling lonely and isolated? In a relationship where one or both of you are in recovery from addiction? Concerned about the effects of addiction on your children or family? Having difficulty with child behavior or parent-child conflict? If yes, I would like to help you and have the knowledge, the training, and the skills to do so.
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Stacie Sebastian
Licensed Professional Counselor, LMHC, MA, BC-TMH
Verified Verified
Saint Augustine, FL 32095
With over 20 years of counseling experience, specializing in anxiety disorders, trauma, and depression, I understand the unique challenges individuals face when dealing with these conditions. I will offer you an individualized treatment, tailored to your specific needs, ensuring a personalized approach to your well-being. Utilizing techniques such as Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, and the Polyvagal Approach, I will provide you with comprehensive and effective solutions to help you overcome life's challenges.
With over 20 years of counseling experience, specializing in anxiety disorders, trauma, and depression, I understand the unique challenges individuals face when dealing with these conditions. I will offer you an individualized treatment, tailored to your specific needs, ensuring a personalized approach to your well-being. Utilizing techniques such as Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, and the Polyvagal Approach, I will provide you with comprehensive and effective solutions to help you overcome life's challenges.
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Sandra Ciasca Rufca Veiga
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Saint Augustine, FL 32086
With more than 12years of experience I have dedicated myself to help this community through counseling to nurture their emotions, recover their dignity, self-reliance and promote the community growth by empowering their hope, faith to pursue their goals and dreams. Bridges to the World is the company I own to help people by making connection in different areas including education and volunteer work. I speak English and Portuguese, and I am culturally sensitive.
With more than 12years of experience I have dedicated myself to help this community through counseling to nurture their emotions, recover their dignity, self-reliance and promote the community growth by empowering their hope, faith to pursue their goals and dreams. Bridges to the World is the company I own to help people by making connection in different areas including education and volunteer work. I speak English and Portuguese, and I am culturally sensitive.
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Carolyn Denise Moldovanyi
Marriage & Family Therapist, MHS, LMHC-S, LMFT, ESMHL
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Saint Augustine, FL 32084
I have worked with individuals, couples and families seeking counseling for over 21 years. I was fortunate to help many people who wanted to understand the cause and work on a solution to their problems. My counseling style encompasses a variety of theories and practice. With this approach I can quickly ascertain a plan to help decrease your overall symptoms initially while working on a long term solution to maintain the new coping mechanisms you have acquired through the process of therapy. Don't let the pain of depression and anxiety keep you down. Get scheduled today. Don't delay!
I have worked with individuals, couples and families seeking counseling for over 21 years. I was fortunate to help many people who wanted to understand the cause and work on a solution to their problems. My counseling style encompasses a variety of theories and practice. With this approach I can quickly ascertain a plan to help decrease your overall symptoms initially while working on a long term solution to maintain the new coping mechanisms you have acquired through the process of therapy. Don't let the pain of depression and anxiety keep you down. Get scheduled today. Don't delay!
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Esser Counseling Services, PLLC
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, MA LCPC, CCTP, CSIP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Saint Augustine, FL 32080 (Online Only)
Accepting new clients, offering online/telehealth services. I practice statewide in Illinois & Florida. I provide affirming therapy to neurodiverse, LGBTQIA, trans, non-traditional relationships such as: poly, swing, kink/BDSM, open communities. In therapy with me you can expect a safe, non-judgmental, trusting space were we explore what is happening in your life. I can be direct yet empathetic and meet you were you are in order for therapy to provide you with the answers you are seeking to lasting change. I believe clients are the experts of themselves.
Accepting new clients, offering online/telehealth services. I practice statewide in Illinois & Florida. I provide affirming therapy to neurodiverse, LGBTQIA, trans, non-traditional relationships such as: poly, swing, kink/BDSM, open communities. In therapy with me you can expect a safe, non-judgmental, trusting space were we explore what is happening in your life. I can be direct yet empathetic and meet you were you are in order for therapy to provide you with the answers you are seeking to lasting change. I believe clients are the experts of themselves.
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Logan Sincavage-Cooper
Counselor, LMHC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Saint Augustine, FL 32095 (Online Only)
If you are reading this you have already taken the first step on a courageous journey & I am proud of you. NO, you are not "too broken", "too damaged", "too f***ed up." Up until this point you have done the best you could with what you knew to do. It's time to stop punishing yourself for how you survived. If you need someone to believe in you & make you feel less alone in the world, you have found the right person. If you find yourself asking "what do I do now?" regarding healing, I am happy to help you find the way. It's never too late for you to make your future look completely different than your past. You are not unworthy.
If you are reading this you have already taken the first step on a courageous journey & I am proud of you. NO, you are not "too broken", "too damaged", "too f***ed up." Up until this point you have done the best you could with what you knew to do. It's time to stop punishing yourself for how you survived. If you need someone to believe in you & make you feel less alone in the world, you have found the right person. If you find yourself asking "what do I do now?" regarding healing, I am happy to help you find the way. It's never too late for you to make your future look completely different than your past. You are not unworthy.
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Caige graduated with a bachelors degree from Flagler College in St. Augustine FL, majoring in Psychology and Criminology. He then obtained his Masters degree from the University of North Florida in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. He also holds a certification in Animal Assisted Therapy (AAT-C). During his AAT-C training he was exposed to incorporating dogs and horses into therapeutic partnerships.
Caige graduated with a bachelors degree from Flagler College in St. Augustine FL, majoring in Psychology and Criminology. He then obtained his Masters degree from the University of North Florida in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. He also holds a certification in Animal Assisted Therapy (AAT-C). During his AAT-C training he was exposed to incorporating dogs and horses into therapeutic partnerships.
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I feel it is a privilege to be invited into someone's life journey and I always intend to treat people with respect and compassion. I feel I am gifted with an ability to understand people, due to experience and being fully present and focused. Our sessions move quickly and dynamically, with an emphasis on insight and then transformational goals. To reach wholeness and happiness, we need to consider the mind, body and spirit. Health and wellness, as well as a client's belief system are especially intriguing to me: " If you argue for your limitations, you get to keep them"
I feel it is a privilege to be invited into someone's life journey and I always intend to treat people with respect and compassion. I feel I am gifted with an ability to understand people, due to experience and being fully present and focused. Our sessions move quickly and dynamically, with an emphasis on insight and then transformational goals. To reach wholeness and happiness, we need to consider the mind, body and spirit. Health and wellness, as well as a client's belief system are especially intriguing to me: " If you argue for your limitations, you get to keep them"
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Abby Mury
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Saint Augustine, FL 32080
The healing process can seem like a long and painful journey. Having an experienced professional can make all the difference. I'm a trauma trained, licensed therapist who takes a non-judgmental and empathetic approach to the therapeutic process. I use tools such as EMDR, meditation, and somatic processing to help clients release the past and relieve the mind and body from emotional suffering. I believe that addressing the root causes of problems can help alleviate many mental health symptoms and lead to a more connected and fulfilling life.
The healing process can seem like a long and painful journey. Having an experienced professional can make all the difference. I'm a trauma trained, licensed therapist who takes a non-judgmental and empathetic approach to the therapeutic process. I use tools such as EMDR, meditation, and somatic processing to help clients release the past and relieve the mind and body from emotional suffering. I believe that addressing the root causes of problems can help alleviate many mental health symptoms and lead to a more connected and fulfilling life.
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Joseph C Roy Psychotherapist
Counselor, LMHC, CAP, ICADC
Not Verified Not Verified
Saint Augustine, FL 32080
Joseph C Roy is a Psychotherapist specializing in individual, couples and family therapy, and maintains a private practice in St. Augustine, Florida. With over 25 years experience as a Psychotherapist, Licensed Mental Health Counselor, Certified Addiction Professional, International Certification Drug Alcohol and Behavioral Professional and Transpersonal Therapist, I graduated University Of Massachusetts, Westfield State College and Nova Southeastern University specializing in Clinical Psychology. Currently serving as private practitioner working with a broad spectrum of clients, my areas of expertise are Existential, Gestalt Transpersonal, Motivational, Recovery and Psychodrama Counseling, Psychohtherapy and Coaching."
Joseph C Roy is a Psychotherapist specializing in individual, couples and family therapy, and maintains a private practice in St. Augustine, Florida. With over 25 years experience as a Psychotherapist, Licensed Mental Health Counselor, Certified Addiction Professional, International Certification Drug Alcohol and Behavioral Professional and Transpersonal Therapist, I graduated University Of Massachusetts, Westfield State College and Nova Southeastern University specializing in Clinical Psychology. Currently serving as private practitioner working with a broad spectrum of clients, my areas of expertise are Existential, Gestalt Transpersonal, Motivational, Recovery and Psychodrama Counseling, Psychohtherapy and Coaching."
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Connection is hard. It requires a level of vulnerability that opens us up to the very pain we’ve been trying to avoid. Connection however, is vital to every person’s emotional, sexual, and mental well-being. We can’t understand ourselves or feel close to others without it. As a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and Certified Sex Therapist, I offer a safe, honest, and affirming environment where you can feel comfortable exploring whatever holds you back from connecting with yourself and others.
Connection is hard. It requires a level of vulnerability that opens us up to the very pain we’ve been trying to avoid. Connection however, is vital to every person’s emotional, sexual, and mental well-being. We can’t understand ourselves or feel close to others without it. As a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and Certified Sex Therapist, I offer a safe, honest, and affirming environment where you can feel comfortable exploring whatever holds you back from connecting with yourself and others.
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Kelley Holladay
Counselor, PhD, LMHC, LPCC, MAC, CCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Saint Augustine, FL 32080
Waitlist for new clients
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.
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.
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I have had the honor to serve individuals and families facing addiction, trauma, and the challenges that come with navigating life on life’s terms. I aspire to provide clients with the opportunity to discover their strengths, values, and needs in the pursuit of healing, redemption, and a renewed sense of joy. I specialize in the treatment of addiction, anxiety and depression, trauma and loss, military life transitions, women and men’s issues, and mental health and environmental stressors that impact one’s ability to function and manage life’s challenges.
I have had the honor to serve individuals and families facing addiction, trauma, and the challenges that come with navigating life on life’s terms. I aspire to provide clients with the opportunity to discover their strengths, values, and needs in the pursuit of healing, redemption, and a renewed sense of joy. I specialize in the treatment of addiction, anxiety and depression, trauma and loss, military life transitions, women and men’s issues, and mental health and environmental stressors that impact one’s ability to function and manage life’s challenges.
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Services available: Counseling, Coaching, and Support Groups for: Grief and Loss, Divorce, Stress, Caregiving, Anxiety and Depression, and Adults and Seniors Facing Chronic or Terminal Illness. I offer a safe, compassionate, and empathetic space for my clients. I listen, provide support, offer ideas, and provide information, education, and resources.
Services available: Counseling, Coaching, and Support Groups for: Grief and Loss, Divorce, Stress, Caregiving, Anxiety and Depression, and Adults and Seniors Facing Chronic or Terminal Illness. I offer a safe, compassionate, and empathetic space for my clients. I listen, provide support, offer ideas, and provide information, education, and resources.
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Amanda Payne
Counselor, LMHC, NCC, CST
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Saint Augustine, FL 32095
Waitlist for new clients
I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and Certified Sex Therapist in Florida, and have worked in social services for over 20 years serving populations such as: at-risk youth, domestic violence survivors, couples, first responders, and veterans. In my private practice, I use mostly mindfulness and cognitive behavioral approaches including EMDR to treat Post Traumatic Stress, anxiety, sexual functioning, and relational problems. I am also a Certified Daring Way Facilitator. This is an intervention that aims to help people around concerns connected to vulnerability, shame, and courage.
I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and Certified Sex Therapist in Florida, and have worked in social services for over 20 years serving populations such as: at-risk youth, domestic violence survivors, couples, first responders, and veterans. In my private practice, I use mostly mindfulness and cognitive behavioral approaches including EMDR to treat Post Traumatic Stress, anxiety, sexual functioning, and relational problems. I am also a Certified Daring Way Facilitator. This is an intervention that aims to help people around concerns connected to vulnerability, shame, and courage.
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Many times we are our own worst critic. Did you know that we have 60,000 thoughts a day, and most of them are negative and the majority of them are the same ones we had yesterday. Let me help you silence that critic in you, and teach you how to talk more nicely to yourself. It all starts with your thoughts, and once you change those, you change your entire life. Through personal experience and education, I have learned how to journey with others as they mange this thing we call "Life". I would consider it an honor to journey with you today!
Many times we are our own worst critic. Did you know that we have 60,000 thoughts a day, and most of them are negative and the majority of them are the same ones we had yesterday. Let me help you silence that critic in you, and teach you how to talk more nicely to yourself. It all starts with your thoughts, and once you change those, you change your entire life. Through personal experience and education, I have learned how to journey with others as they mange this thing we call "Life". I would consider it an honor to journey with you today!
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Laura M. Cowart
Counselor, LMHC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Saint Augustine, FL 32084 (Online Only)
The way you view yourself, love yourself, and believe in yourself is the roadmap for how others view you, love you, and believe in you. You have made the decision to make changes in your life, or get support through a difficult time, and I'm honored to ask the questions to help you get closer to who you want to be. Specializing in helping those with chronic pain/chronic illness, going through life transitions, or wanting to improve relationships, we will work together to create a plan to guide you towards your goals.
The way you view yourself, love yourself, and believe in yourself is the roadmap for how others view you, love you, and believe in you. You have made the decision to make changes in your life, or get support through a difficult time, and I'm honored to ask the questions to help you get closer to who you want to be. Specializing in helping those with chronic pain/chronic illness, going through life transitions, or wanting to improve relationships, we will work together to create a plan to guide you towards your goals.
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Infidelity Therapists
How does therapy for infidelity work?
A skilled infidelity therapist will provide a safe space for clients to communicate their feelings and concerns. The goal is to be completely honest about what led to the cheating and how it has affected the entire family to prevent it from recurring in the future. The therapist will help the clients work on rebuilding mutual trust and respect and developing better communication and conflict-resolution skills. If the goal is to remain a couple, clients will learn the “danger signs” for their specific relationship, and they will make a renewed commitment to be faithful.
How long does therapy for infidelity take?
Recovery from infidelity can take time, and it can vary from person to person. Generally, a therapist will want to see the clients at least once a week for around six months. Then the sessions can be arranged as needed, depending on the clients’ individual needs. While therapy may end or shift to an as-needed basis, it can take up to two years or more for some clients to fully recover from infidelity.
How does therapy help the partner who was cheated on?
When a client discovers their partner’s infidelity, their trust in the relationship and in the life they had together may be shattered. They often experience mental health symptoms, such as anxiety, depression, grief, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). They don’t always want to stay in the relationship; they may feel ambivalent or may even want to leave. Therapy gives these clients a safe and healthy way to communicate all of their complicated emotions and concerns.
How does therapy help the partner who committed infidelity?
Infidelity often occurs when one or both partners’ emotional needs are not being met in the relationship. Therapy can help this client understand why they cheated and figure out how to address those unmet needs without resorting to infidelity in the future. This can lessen (but not entirely eliminate) the risk of repeated infidelity. Clients who cheat may also feel intense guilt about deceiving their partners, a sentiment that they can work through in therapy.