Therapists in Sanford, FL

If you are dealing with anxiety, grief & loss, relationship issues, LGBT issues, stress, or need help accomplishing goals? I can help. Are you dealing with the end of a marriage and need mediation services to have an affordable, confidential and out of court divorce settlement? I am a licensed clinical social worker and I tailor my approach to each individual persons needs and use a variety of modalities and theoretic approaches to best help you.

No matter what your issues, you can resolve them and have a happier, more fulfilling life. I have helped children, adolescents, adults and families solve their problems and move forward with confidence. Working with me, you will have a private, confidential and safe place to share your problems, work them out, and begin feeling better about yourself and your situation. You can call or email me to ask questions and to begin the process of seeing more positive changes begin to unfold for you.

It’s 2024…Are you in search of peace and relief from emotional distress? Feel misunderstood? Are you tired of having to be the strong one? Are you struggling in your relationship or unable to lead the life you desire? Are you experiencing sexual desire discrepancies or mood changes? Do you require help with navigating the changes in your life? If this is you, congratulations on taking the first step to becoming a better you. I look forward to connecting with you and helping you to facilitate change in your life. As your therapist, through my experience, I will bring the best that I know. I'm here to help you find the real you.

Specialized therapy for women and teen girls. If you are woman, you are likely familiar with stress, anxiety, and emotions that just feel all over the place. Therapy for women and teen girls focuses on helping females cope with anxiety, depression, grief and loss, infertility, and parenting support and coaching for parents who are struggling with how to support their child through the extreme highs and lows of their teen's emotions. After working with teen girls for over a decade I have learned firsthand what challenges teen girls are facing and more importantly what they need to cope, grow, and mature into confident young women.

My goal in therapy is to provide an environment where clients can find new paths forward in life. There are so many issues that can get us stuck, causing us to live our lives on repeat and increasing our distress. Exploring our family systems, telling our stories, asking curious and kind questions, and processing our pain can help us find a new path forward. To me, therapy is not about fixing ourselves. Therapy is about finding ourselves.

I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in the state of Florida. I transitioned into counseling after spending over 10 years in education. As a classroom instructor and as a tutor, I saw how much outside issues affected my students, whether they were in kindergarten or college. My background definitely shapes the way I work with my clients. I take into account the how people are shaped by their experiences, always keeping in mind that clients are doing the best they can. My job as a counselor is not to "fix" my clients-it's to provide a safe space to explore their concerns and help them learn to "do better."

Life-Spire collaborates with others to help them move beyond thought patterns that cause significant impairment in personal functioning, within the family, work, or the school environment. Life-Spire uses dialectics and mindfulness to help clients become more skillful.

Welcome! I'm Ari, a dedicated and empathetic therapist that belongs to the LGBTQ+ community, committed to supporting individuals on their journey to positive transformation. My ideal client is ready to embark on a journey of self-discovery and exploration. Whether you are dealing with coping with trauma, depression, anxiety, self-esteem and confidence issues, or life transitions, I will be there with you, being supportive, validating, and sometimes challenging. The bottom line is, as long as you are willing to show up and try your very best, then we will get along just fine!

Reaching out for help takes great strength. You have already taken the first step in healing and improving your life. It is difficult to see the positives and the hope when you are discouraged or overwhelmed. I work with my clients to help them overcome the barriers that prevent them from leading a fulfilling life. I specialize in eating disorders, depression, self-harming behaviors, couple and adolescent counseling. I encourage you to take the next step in working on those concerns and problems that prevent you from being happy and content. I would welcome the opportunity to help you start believing that change is possible.

Life is hard and so is the journey that you are currently walking through. It is okay to let people in. It is okay to trust a few people and let them walk with you through whatever season of life it is that you are going through. You do not have to be alone in your life transition, anxiety, grief, relationship, or marriage struggles. As you take this step into counseling, let me journey through this season of healing, growth, exploration and understanding together with you. You will have a judgement free and safe space to come and talk/work through past hurts, current struggles, and learn about yourself and what makes you tick.

I enjoy working with children (9+) adolescents, and adults to develop conflict resolution skills, communication skills, emotion regulation skills, social skills, impulse control, self-exploration, and self-esteem building skills. I specialize in an Eclectic holistic approaches, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, EMDR, and other treatment approaches. I am a Board Approved Supervisor and I strive to help people explore and develop their strengths in an effort to empower them to confidently manage symptoms as well as challenges that present in life.

Are you feeling trapped in a cycle of worry, sadness, and uncertainty? Do you long for a brighter, more fulfilling life where anxiety and depression no longer hold you back? I can imagine you are trying to navigate life's demands while feeling overwhelmed by the constant stream of negative thoughts, the weight of sadness, and the physical toll of stress. Therapy is not just a bandaid for your uncomfortable symptoms yet a place for you to develop a deeper sense of self-awareness that will serve as a foundation for lasting change.

Morning, Afternoon, and Evening Appointments Available. I work with individuals and couples experiencing difficult situations. Whether it is relationship issues, anxiety, depression, stress, general life uncertainty — or all the above — what you need is real change. I'll draft a plan, put it in writing for you to keep, and then we'll work the plan to get you results. All different backgrounds, situations, or orientations welcomed. I would be honored to work with you.

Are you struggling in your life? Is your relationship a source of emotional pain for you? Is the communication with your spouse constantly frustrating? Has the pandemic left you wanting to recover the life you had? As a specialist with extensive experience, I can help you. Whether you attend individually or with your partner, practical solutions are within your reach. You can learn the skills needed to make your life and marriage truly satisfactory. Please don't wait any longer. If you are considering divorce, going through it, or recovering from it, talking to someone who can help may be right for you. Yo hablo Espanol.

Being a teen or young adult right now is very different then being one even just a few years ago. My passion is working with young people to build skills whether social or academic that help bring calm, confidence, and peace into their lives. My goal is to empower young people to self-advocate and use their personal strengths to create a life that is full of joy and self-acceptance. My clients are unique in regard to their interests, abilities, personalities, and skill set. Life is not about competition or comparison (no matter what anyone says). We all make mistakes, let's learn from them together!

I believe everyone is doing the best they can with the tools they have available at that time. Therefore, a primary focus of therapy is learning and developing skills to add to your toolbox. Through a collaborative approach we will identify your goals for therapy and create a plan to address each one that is tailored to meet your individual needs. Sessions will be focused on gaining insight and learning new skills to improve mood, manage emotions, enhance relationships with others, and to just feel better overall.

As a clinician with ADHD I have experienced firsthand many of the issues that individuals with ADHD face on a daily basis (poor experience with providers, family conflict regarding diagnosis, learning skills to accommodate my specific flavor of neurodiversity, etc.). I think of ADHD as my own neurodiverse super power, and source of frustration. To paraphrase, “the ADHD giveth, and the ADHD taketh away.”

If you've found your way here, it's likely because you sense there's more to life than feeling confined by impending darkness, self-doubt, or the weight of the world. You're right. There is more. Perhaps you're here because you're ready to embark on a journey to discover what lies beyond this current state. Or maybe you're longing to reconnect with the person you once were, before life's challenges seemed insurmountable. Perhaps you're weary of feeling stagnant, overwhelmed by life's demands. Maybe you're tired of constantly expecting the shadow of adversity to dampen any fleeting moments of joy.

I know that beginning counseling can be intimidating, so I strive to create a safe space to explore your story, wounds, and struggles in order to achieve healing and freedom. As a counselor, I believe in relationship and walking with people on their path to healing. You deserve to be free—free FROM past trauma or pain, and free TO live your life authentically and fully.