Emotionally Focused Therapists in Windermere, FL

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Anna O. Vita
Counselor, MS, LMHC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Windermere, FL 34786
Trained in EMDR, EFT, DBT, CBT, and MBSR.
Anna has over 18 years of experience in the Psychology and Mental Health Counseling field. Anna holds a Bachelor of Science in Clinical Psychology and post-graduation in Humanistic Psychology in Brazil where she worked as a Clinical Psychologist. She holds a Masters degree of Science in Psychology in the United States where she works as a Licensed Mental Health Counselor.
Trained in EMDR, EFT, DBT, CBT, and MBSR.
Anna has over 18 years of experience in the Psychology and Mental Health Counseling field. Anna holds a Bachelor of Science in Clinical Psychology and post-graduation in Humanistic Psychology in Brazil where she worked as a Clinical Psychologist. She holds a Masters degree of Science in Psychology in the United States where she works as a Licensed Mental Health Counselor.
(321) 306-5784 View (321) 306-5784
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Rafa Gonzalez
Counselor, LMHC, CSAT, QS-MHC, QS-MFT
Verified Verified
9 Endorsed
Windermere, FL 34786  (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
I have been trained in Trauma Focused CBT, Self-Compassion in Psychotherapy, and Emotional Focused Therapy for couples ( EFT).
My passion is to help individuals understand their experiences and struggles. Clients can expect a holistic integration of science and traditional approaches to promote a more balanced, vision-centered, and organized life. I enjoy helping clients produce a more productive life, reduce anxiety and depression, while helping them recognize and take control of their undesired hurts, habits, and hangups. As a Latino, I understand the acculturation process that immigrants experience and bring a balanced approach and insight.
I have been trained in Trauma Focused CBT, Self-Compassion in Psychotherapy, and Emotional Focused Therapy for couples ( EFT).
My passion is to help individuals understand their experiences and struggles. Clients can expect a holistic integration of science and traditional approaches to promote a more balanced, vision-centered, and organized life. I enjoy helping clients produce a more productive life, reduce anxiety and depression, while helping them recognize and take control of their undesired hurts, habits, and hangups. As a Latino, I understand the acculturation process that immigrants experience and bring a balanced approach and insight.
(407) 753-4010 View (407) 753-4010
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Ryan W. Gano, LMFT
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
8 Endorsed
Windermere, FL 34786
Waitlist for new clients
Thank you for visiting my profile. I work with couples, individuals, and families to address a wide range of psychological issues. I specialize in addressing relationship issues, behavioral problems and depression/bipolar in individuals. I also have significant experience and training treating clients with anxiety, trauma, and families struggling to manage serious medical illnesses. My treatment strategies draw from psycho-dynamic, Emotionally Focused ( EFT), and cognitive behavioral training. If you would like to learn more about how I work and what I could do to help you, please don't hesitate contact me via phone or email.
Thank you for visiting my profile. I work with couples, individuals, and families to address a wide range of psychological issues. I specialize in addressing relationship issues, behavioral problems and depression/bipolar in individuals. I also have significant experience and training treating clients with anxiety, trauma, and families struggling to manage serious medical illnesses. My treatment strategies draw from psycho-dynamic, Emotionally Focused ( EFT), and cognitive behavioral training. If you would like to learn more about how I work and what I could do to help you, please don't hesitate contact me via phone or email.
(321) 221-5889 View (321) 221-5889
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Elizabeth Gorovitz
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
Windermere, FL 34786
I work with all kinds of couples to help solve problems with intimacy, trust, communication, infidelity, emotional affairs, financial mistrust, family trauma, and waning romance. I provide them with the tools they need to understand why they repeat the same arguments and how to change their patterns so they both feel heard. I also help individuals whose fear and uncertainty have kept them from moving forward and enjoying long-term satisfying relationships. If you're feeling stuck, lonely, frustrated, or disappointed, now's the time to take charge of your life and reclaim the joy in your most precious relationships. Call me!
I work with all kinds of couples to help solve problems with intimacy, trust, communication, infidelity, emotional affairs, financial mistrust, family trauma, and waning romance. I provide them with the tools they need to understand why they repeat the same arguments and how to change their patterns so they both feel heard. I also help individuals whose fear and uncertainty have kept them from moving forward and enjoying long-term satisfying relationships. If you're feeling stuck, lonely, frustrated, or disappointed, now's the time to take charge of your life and reclaim the joy in your most precious relationships. Call me!
(407) 269-8793 View (407) 269-8793
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Everette Wesley Coffman
Counselor, PhD, LMFT, LMHC
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Windermere, FL 34786
I have experience with working with relational trauma and have been trained in EMDR, Gottman Couples's Therapy, and Emotionally Focused Therapy for Couples.
Do you find yourself getting caught up in the past? Does it seem like you can't move forward from things that have happened or decisions you have made? Is this reoccurring theme telling you that you are not good enough or not important? Do you find yourself asking questions in your marriage like, does this person really have my back, or will this person be there for me no matter what? These are a few of the common themes that I hear over and over in my office. There is hope!
I have experience with working with relational trauma and have been trained in EMDR, Gottman Couples's Therapy, and Emotionally Focused Therapy for Couples.
Do you find yourself getting caught up in the past? Does it seem like you can't move forward from things that have happened or decisions you have made? Is this reoccurring theme telling you that you are not good enough or not important? Do you find yourself asking questions in your marriage like, does this person really have my back, or will this person be there for me no matter what? These are a few of the common themes that I hear over and over in my office. There is hope!
(352) 835-0417 View (352) 835-0417
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April Boykin
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Windermere, FL 34786
I am a holistic psychotherapist integrating traditional therapies with highly effective energetic-based methodologies such as hypnosis, EMDR, Energy Psychology, EFT tapping, Eden Energy Method, acupressure, NLP, mindfulness and Yoga to create an individualized approach to support your journey to wellness.
Everyone's journey is unique. Wherever you find yourself - healing trauma, overcoming limiting beliefs, building new coping skills, or discovering who you are, your mind-body-spirit connection is key to your success. This connection reflects the natural state of influence between our thoughts and feelings, our physical body, and spirituality. The greater degree of balance between them, the greater wellness you can achieve. No matter how easy or challenging your life has been, we all want to continue pursuing our best state of being. Work with me to create greater balance in your life and overcome obstacles to finding your bliss.
I am a holistic psychotherapist integrating traditional therapies with highly effective energetic-based methodologies such as hypnosis, EMDR, Energy Psychology, EFT tapping, Eden Energy Method, acupressure, NLP, mindfulness and Yoga to create an individualized approach to support your journey to wellness.
Everyone's journey is unique. Wherever you find yourself - healing trauma, overcoming limiting beliefs, building new coping skills, or discovering who you are, your mind-body-spirit connection is key to your success. This connection reflects the natural state of influence between our thoughts and feelings, our physical body, and spirituality. The greater degree of balance between them, the greater wellness you can achieve. No matter how easy or challenging your life has been, we all want to continue pursuing our best state of being. Work with me to create greater balance in your life and overcome obstacles to finding your bliss.
(407) 214-5602 View (407) 214-5602
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Enriched Life Counseling and Consulting, LLC
Marriage & Family Therapist Intern, MS, RMFTI
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Windermere, FL 34786
I am trained in Emotionally Focused Therapy for families, couples and individuals.
Common complain by families and couples is poor communication from the most important people in their lives. They feel unheard, rejected, disconnected and alone by the people they love. Divorce, anxiety, depression, hopelessness, feeling of being unloved could be the results. As a Marriage and Family therapist, my passion is to guide families, couples and individuals to have the feeling of safety and security by rediscovering the “emotional connection” which was lost from poor and negative communication with their loved ones. I believe by creating a safe and secure bond, relationships will withstood the "tests of time and life."
I am trained in Emotionally Focused Therapy for families, couples and individuals.
Common complain by families and couples is poor communication from the most important people in their lives. They feel unheard, rejected, disconnected and alone by the people they love. Divorce, anxiety, depression, hopelessness, feeling of being unloved could be the results. As a Marriage and Family therapist, my passion is to guide families, couples and individuals to have the feeling of safety and security by rediscovering the “emotional connection” which was lost from poor and negative communication with their loved ones. I believe by creating a safe and secure bond, relationships will withstood the "tests of time and life."
(321) 218-5752 View (321) 218-5752
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Noreen Haq
Pre-Licensed Professional, RMHCI, EdS, MA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Windermere, FL 34786
I practice a holistic, strengths based approach to counseling, tailored to the unique needs of my clients. I love working with individuals, couples, and families in a non-judgmental, caring, and safe environment. I enjoy collaborating with my clients to help them achieve their goals and identify ways they can address problems in their life based on their strengths, belief systems, culture, and values. I work with clients to help facilitate healing and growth, so that they can move forward to live the joyful life they deserve!
I practice a holistic, strengths based approach to counseling, tailored to the unique needs of my clients. I love working with individuals, couples, and families in a non-judgmental, caring, and safe environment. I enjoy collaborating with my clients to help them achieve their goals and identify ways they can address problems in their life based on their strengths, belief systems, culture, and values. I work with clients to help facilitate healing and growth, so that they can move forward to live the joyful life they deserve!
(321) 334-3481 View (321) 334-3481
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Family Life Counseling Center
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT, MT3215
Verified Verified
8 Endorsed
Windermere, FL 34786
Being a first responder to crisis and tragedies, you can only be the "strong one" for so long, before it begins to wear on ourselves and your personal relationships. You may be an attorney, a physician, part of law enforcement, or on the leadership team of your church. Who are YOU supposed to turn to? We work with many people in your same position, struggling with doing good for others, at the sake of your own family & self-care.
Being a first responder to crisis and tragedies, you can only be the "strong one" for so long, before it begins to wear on ourselves and your personal relationships. You may be an attorney, a physician, part of law enforcement, or on the leadership team of your church. Who are YOU supposed to turn to? We work with many people in your same position, struggling with doing good for others, at the sake of your own family & self-care.
(352) 354-1817 View (352) 354-1817
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Paola Tarragona
Counselor, MS, LMHC
Verified Verified
Windermere, FL 34786  (Online Only)
I get it, asking for help can be one of the most scary things you do. It is normal to think: “Do I really need help? Will I just be misunderstood and be told what to do?” When we are feeling at our worst, it is hard to imagine that people won’t run away if we lay our problems down on them. It doesn’t have to be like this forever. Feeling energized, in control and on top of your life is possible with the right support. Therapy is a journey of self discovery where you become more aware of the influences that shaped you, and how you can make better choices to live a more connected life.
I get it, asking for help can be one of the most scary things you do. It is normal to think: “Do I really need help? Will I just be misunderstood and be told what to do?” When we are feeling at our worst, it is hard to imagine that people won’t run away if we lay our problems down on them. It doesn’t have to be like this forever. Feeling energized, in control and on top of your life is possible with the right support. Therapy is a journey of self discovery where you become more aware of the influences that shaped you, and how you can make better choices to live a more connected life.
(407) 567-0583 View (407) 567-0583
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Maria Kotsaftis
Registered Mental Health Counselor Intern, RMHCI, MA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Windermere, FL 34786
I am passionate about helping couples with communication, connection and intimacy. I also specialize in helping clients struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, stress, and substance abuse. I excel at working with kids and teens, as well as parents trying to navigate these delicate challenges. Additionally, I provide a safe space for clients to express themselves while empowering growth and I work with clients in a collaborative manner to create achievable therapy goals.
I am passionate about helping couples with communication, connection and intimacy. I also specialize in helping clients struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, stress, and substance abuse. I excel at working with kids and teens, as well as parents trying to navigate these delicate challenges. Additionally, I provide a safe space for clients to express themselves while empowering growth and I work with clients in a collaborative manner to create achievable therapy goals.
(321) 701-0360 View (321) 701-0360
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Kelli A Hauer
Counselor, MA, MS, LMHC, NCC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Windermere, FL 34786
Do you wake up each morning feeling excited and enthusiastic about the day ahead? Or do you find yourself feeling depressed, uninspired, anxious or just unfulfilled? Are you suffering from long-term Narcissistic abuse? Our life experiences influence us, and some of these lead to inaccurate, limited beliefs about ourselves. Once you learn to identify and understand these beliefs, life changes. The path to happiness and wholeness involves knowing your true self, transcending your perspective, and embracing your highest potential and purpose. When you change your mind, you change your state of being.
Do you wake up each morning feeling excited and enthusiastic about the day ahead? Or do you find yourself feeling depressed, uninspired, anxious or just unfulfilled? Are you suffering from long-term Narcissistic abuse? Our life experiences influence us, and some of these lead to inaccurate, limited beliefs about ourselves. Once you learn to identify and understand these beliefs, life changes. The path to happiness and wholeness involves knowing your true self, transcending your perspective, and embracing your highest potential and purpose. When you change your mind, you change your state of being.
(407) 278-4958 View (407) 278-4958
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Judy Irizarry
Registered Mental Health Counselor Intern, IMH, Intern
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Windermere, FL 34786
As a mental health counselor and coach, I take a collaborative and compassionate approach to therapy, creating a safe and supportive environment where clients can explore their thoughts and feelings without judgment. I believe being a therapist who utilizes evidence-based practices to help clients overcome a wide range of mental health issues, including anxiety, depression, trauma, and relationship issues. I am determined that every client leaves each and every session with actionable steps to improve their well-being and mental health.
As a mental health counselor and coach, I take a collaborative and compassionate approach to therapy, creating a safe and supportive environment where clients can explore their thoughts and feelings without judgment. I believe being a therapist who utilizes evidence-based practices to help clients overcome a wide range of mental health issues, including anxiety, depression, trauma, and relationship issues. I am determined that every client leaves each and every session with actionable steps to improve their well-being and mental health.
(407) 993-1547 View (407) 993-1547
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William Carmody
Counselor, MEd, EdS, MBA, LMHC, NCC
Verified Verified
Windermere, FL 34786
Do you feel empty? Hopeless? Do you feel as though your alone on a journey that never seems to end? Is your life a black hole that you just can't fill? You are not alone! I understand the loss of hope. I understand the pain and lonliness can be too great to bear. The great news is that you can move past this place to restore your physical, emotional and spiritual health! I believe in you! I believe that whatever pains you may be suffering, whatever heartache you may feeling, that you are bigger than your pain and suffering.
Do you feel empty? Hopeless? Do you feel as though your alone on a journey that never seems to end? Is your life a black hole that you just can't fill? You are not alone! I understand the loss of hope. I understand the pain and lonliness can be too great to bear. The great news is that you can move past this place to restore your physical, emotional and spiritual health! I believe in you! I believe that whatever pains you may be suffering, whatever heartache you may feeling, that you are bigger than your pain and suffering.
(407) 501-8416 View (407) 501-8416
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Deborah Galvin
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Windermere, FL 34786
As a therapist, I feel it is most important for a client to feel heard, safe, cared for, and understood by the therapist they choose. I believe that when a client experiences this level of comfort with their therapist, that is when the most positive changes occur. I enjoy working with motivated clients who are seeking to make positive changes in their lives. I support my clients with patience, guidance, empathy, and understanding throughout each unique journey.
As a therapist, I feel it is most important for a client to feel heard, safe, cared for, and understood by the therapist they choose. I believe that when a client experiences this level of comfort with their therapist, that is when the most positive changes occur. I enjoy working with motivated clients who are seeking to make positive changes in their lives. I support my clients with patience, guidance, empathy, and understanding throughout each unique journey.
(407) 641-3826 View (407) 641-3826
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Emily Lindfors
Registered Mental Health Counselor Intern, RMHCI
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Windermere, FL 34786
Waitlist for new clients
Counseling and mental health are huge passions of mine. In order to help ourselves on our wellness journey, sometimes we need additional support. I provide consistent empathy, understanding, and open ears to those who feel in need of a boost. I am there to provide a safe space for my clients where they can freely be themselves and work through any challenges they may be having. I utilize a variety of theories such as CBT, person-centered, and narrative therapy. I am also trained in EMDR and Safe and Sound protocol. These are two interventions which I have enjoyed implementing and have seen great progress in clients because of them.
Counseling and mental health are huge passions of mine. In order to help ourselves on our wellness journey, sometimes we need additional support. I provide consistent empathy, understanding, and open ears to those who feel in need of a boost. I am there to provide a safe space for my clients where they can freely be themselves and work through any challenges they may be having. I utilize a variety of theories such as CBT, person-centered, and narrative therapy. I am also trained in EMDR and Safe and Sound protocol. These are two interventions which I have enjoyed implementing and have seen great progress in clients because of them.
(352) 290-5612 View (352) 290-5612
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Alicia Orban
Counselor, LCMHC
Verified Verified
Windermere, FL 34786
Hello, I'm Alicia! I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor who is committed to supporting all of my clients in achieving growth and overcoming life challenges. I am based in West Palm Beach, Florida, and work with clients statewide via telehealth. I work with all populations, but I specialize in working with adolescents, anxiety, stress, and relationship discord. I have worked with all ages, however, I most frequently work with adolescents who are typically experiencing life transitions that may lead to anxiety, depression, and low self-esteem.
Hello, I'm Alicia! I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor who is committed to supporting all of my clients in achieving growth and overcoming life challenges. I am based in West Palm Beach, Florida, and work with clients statewide via telehealth. I work with all populations, but I specialize in working with adolescents, anxiety, stress, and relationship discord. I have worked with all ages, however, I most frequently work with adolescents who are typically experiencing life transitions that may lead to anxiety, depression, and low self-esteem.
(321) 386-1393 View (321) 386-1393
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Shellie Hutchinson
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Windermere, FL 34786  (Online Only)
I view the therapeutic process as a collaborative effort between the therapist, the individual, and the larger relational system. I work from a strengths-based perspective and believe that in every individual, couple, and family is the capacity for meaningful change and healing. I provide individualized care to each of my clients and carefully consider the context in which symptoms are experienced.
I view the therapeutic process as a collaborative effort between the therapist, the individual, and the larger relational system. I work from a strengths-based perspective and believe that in every individual, couple, and family is the capacity for meaningful change and healing. I provide individualized care to each of my clients and carefully consider the context in which symptoms are experienced.
(407) 258-2678 View (407) 258-2678
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Farnaz Namin Ph.d
Psychologist, PhD, MS, MA, HRCP
Verified Verified
Windermere, FL 34786  (Online Only)
As human beings we have to always be ready to grow. Whether at work, or within our relationships and families, living an empowered life without support is difficult, and living a well balanced life is even more so. Dual trained in organizational and clinical psychology, I help my clients gain the skills they need to live purposeful and fulfilled lives. Whether amidst life transitions, in relationship conflict, struggling with mental illness, just working toward goals or overcoming character deficits, I help families, couples and individuals make effective decisions, live fulfilling lives, and thrive within tremendous opportunities.
As human beings we have to always be ready to grow. Whether at work, or within our relationships and families, living an empowered life without support is difficult, and living a well balanced life is even more so. Dual trained in organizational and clinical psychology, I help my clients gain the skills they need to live purposeful and fulfilled lives. Whether amidst life transitions, in relationship conflict, struggling with mental illness, just working toward goals or overcoming character deficits, I help families, couples and individuals make effective decisions, live fulfilling lives, and thrive within tremendous opportunities.
(321) 607-3836 View (321) 607-3836
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Alicia Lacy
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, EMBA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Windermere, FL 34786  (Online Only)
My practice specializes in creating a compassionate space for personal growth and healing for clients navigating trauma, anxiety, relationship, work-life balance, loss, and identity exploration. Clients can expect a supportive, judgment-free environment where goals are driven by a desire for positive change, self-discovery, and coping strategy development. When starting on your therapy path with me, you can expect a genuine commitment to your whole well-being.
My practice specializes in creating a compassionate space for personal growth and healing for clients navigating trauma, anxiety, relationship, work-life balance, loss, and identity exploration. Clients can expect a supportive, judgment-free environment where goals are driven by a desire for positive change, self-discovery, and coping strategy development. When starting on your therapy path with me, you can expect a genuine commitment to your whole well-being.
(407) 477-6596 View (407) 477-6596
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Emotionally Focused Therapists

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.