Christian Therapists in Winter Haven, FL
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I counsel from a Biblical worldview to help a variety of people who have been broken and challenged by the trials of life. I am a member of Focus on The Family's Christian Counselor Network. My 30 years in the business world, community and church service have prepared me to care for individuals in a particularly personal way. Life can be very hard, disappointing and messy! Guiding people back to a path of healing, hope, and fulfillment is something I am very passionate about !
I counsel from a Biblical worldview to help a variety of people who have been broken and challenged by the trials of life. I am a member of Focus on The Family's Christian Counselor Network. My 30 years in the business world, community and church service have prepared me to care for individuals in a particularly personal way. Life can be very hard, disappointing and messy! Guiding people back to a path of healing, hope, and fulfillment is something I am very passionate about !
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Webb Counseling, LLC
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, EdD, LMHC, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Winter Haven, FL 33880
My therapy approach is for individuals with ages ranging from 5 to 65. I traditionally work with all genders and have a Christian outlook but understand many individuals are spiritual and or non-believers. I enjoy assisting individuals through Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and solution based treatments.. However, I draw from many treatment methods which provides an eclectic approach depending on the needs of my clients. My training includes addictions from Florida Addictions Institute, and educational and career testing such as Myers Briggs Personality Inventory.
My therapy approach is for individuals with ages ranging from 5 to 65. I traditionally work with all genders and have a Christian outlook but understand many individuals are spiritual and or non-believers. I enjoy assisting individuals through Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and solution based treatments.. However, I draw from many treatment methods which provides an eclectic approach depending on the needs of my clients. My training includes addictions from Florida Addictions Institute, and educational and career testing such as Myers Briggs Personality Inventory.
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Experience a serene Christian counseling approach rooted in divine values, restoring happiness, love, and tranquility.
I specialize in biblically-based support for various concerns: 1) Enhancing communication 2) Managing finances 3) Navigating intimacy and relationships 4) Rebuilding trust after infidelity 5) Resolving marital conflicts 6) Blended family and in-law dynamics 7) Tackling career challenges, control issues, and avoidance 8) Addressing Parental Alienation Syndrome 9) Overcoming addictions - alcohol, drugs, and sex-related 10) Transforming self-righteous attitudes. Many clients face significant marriage challenges, some considering divorce. If you're stuck in conflict cycles, I'm here to guide your way out.
Experience a serene Christian counseling approach rooted in divine values, restoring happiness, love, and tranquility.
I specialize in biblically-based support for various concerns: 1) Enhancing communication 2) Managing finances 3) Navigating intimacy and relationships 4) Rebuilding trust after infidelity 5) Resolving marital conflicts 6) Blended family and in-law dynamics 7) Tackling career challenges, control issues, and avoidance 8) Addressing Parental Alienation Syndrome 9) Overcoming addictions - alcohol, drugs, and sex-related 10) Transforming self-righteous attitudes. Many clients face significant marriage challenges, some considering divorce. If you're stuck in conflict cycles, I'm here to guide your way out.
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KCE Therapy Services
Marriage & Family Therapist Intern, MSEd
Verified Verified
Winter Haven, FL 33880
As a Registered Marriage and Family Therapy my professional journey is rooted in a rich cultural tapestry. The commitment to academic excellence reflects my dedication to providing clients with the highest level of expertise. Continual learning is the cornerstone of my approach, with a master's degree and ongoing pursuit of my doctorate allowing me to stay abreast of the latest research and therapeutic methodologies. I primarily focus on understanding and addressing individuals', couples', and families' unique needs. I approach therapy to foster healthy relationships and promote positive communication.
As a Registered Marriage and Family Therapy my professional journey is rooted in a rich cultural tapestry. The commitment to academic excellence reflects my dedication to providing clients with the highest level of expertise. Continual learning is the cornerstone of my approach, with a master's degree and ongoing pursuit of my doctorate allowing me to stay abreast of the latest research and therapeutic methodologies. I primarily focus on understanding and addressing individuals', couples', and families' unique needs. I approach therapy to foster healthy relationships and promote positive communication.
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Brent's calling and passion is to help people discover the fullness of what life is meant to be. Brent believes that God has a plan and purpose for every individual and family and that He gives us the gift and opportunity to co-author this epic story with Him. He has the ability to help clients become comfortable with themselves and the painful feelings that they may be carrying, in order to come to a place where they can deal with the past in order to change the future.
Brent's calling and passion is to help people discover the fullness of what life is meant to be. Brent believes that God has a plan and purpose for every individual and family and that He gives us the gift and opportunity to co-author this epic story with Him. He has the ability to help clients become comfortable with themselves and the painful feelings that they may be carrying, in order to come to a place where they can deal with the past in order to change the future.
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Melonie Pinder
Counselor, LMHC, NCC, CCMHC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Winter Haven, FL 33884 (Online Only)
I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, Board Certified Clinical Mental Health Counselor and a Board Certified National Counselor. My background is in marketing and sales however, a few years ago, I decided to follow my passion and enter the Helping Profession. My focus with each client is to work with them to obtain the best possible version of themselves. To do that, I partner with the client to assist them in learning and implementing strategies and coping skills that can assist in getting them to a better feeling place. This is a process, and each step of the way, we will work together to obtain a better feeling place.
I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, Board Certified Clinical Mental Health Counselor and a Board Certified National Counselor. My background is in marketing and sales however, a few years ago, I decided to follow my passion and enter the Helping Profession. My focus with each client is to work with them to obtain the best possible version of themselves. To do that, I partner with the client to assist them in learning and implementing strategies and coping skills that can assist in getting them to a better feeling place. This is a process, and each step of the way, we will work together to obtain a better feeling place.
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Brittany Cannioto
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, LMHC, QS
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Winter Haven, FL 33880 (Online Only)
Hello, if you are reading this it means you are wanting to take some steps to better yourself and I commend you for that. I have two main specialties: trauma (in many different forms) and addiction (both substance and behavioral in nature). I also have experience with people struggling with depression, anxiety, stress from life changes, grief, toxic relationships, bipolar disorder and other struggles.
Hello, if you are reading this it means you are wanting to take some steps to better yourself and I commend you for that. I have two main specialties: trauma (in many different forms) and addiction (both substance and behavioral in nature). I also have experience with people struggling with depression, anxiety, stress from life changes, grief, toxic relationships, bipolar disorder and other struggles.
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Yafi E Joseph
Licensed Professional Counselor, LMHC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Winter Haven, FL 33884 (Online Only)
I'm currently accepting new clients. My passion is to bring hope and healing to children, adolescents, and adults, particularly those affected by trauma and abuse. Whether you or your child have experienced trauma, grief and loss, situational stress, situational changes, or are just feeling "off," counseling can help. I utilize a variety of therapeutic practice modalities and interventions to best fit the needs and goals of each individual client including CBT, and anger management. I have completed specialized training on trauma-informed treatment. I utilize a collaborative and compassionate approach to counseling in an effort to
I'm currently accepting new clients. My passion is to bring hope and healing to children, adolescents, and adults, particularly those affected by trauma and abuse. Whether you or your child have experienced trauma, grief and loss, situational stress, situational changes, or are just feeling "off," counseling can help. I utilize a variety of therapeutic practice modalities and interventions to best fit the needs and goals of each individual client including CBT, and anger management. I have completed specialized training on trauma-informed treatment. I utilize a collaborative and compassionate approach to counseling in an effort to
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Since I have been doing counseling/therapy for 40+ years, I am very familiar with many approaches and theories. My first step in working with a person or couples is to help them express the goal(s) they wish to achieve in seeking counseling and then work with them to either discover the skills within themselves or help them develop these skills to reach these goals and live fulfilled lives.
Since I have been doing counseling/therapy for 40+ years, I am very familiar with many approaches and theories. My first step in working with a person or couples is to help them express the goal(s) they wish to achieve in seeking counseling and then work with them to either discover the skills within themselves or help them develop these skills to reach these goals and live fulfilled lives.
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Grace And Truth Practical Therapy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, Jillian, Jackson, LCSW
Verified Verified
Winter Haven, FL 33881 (Online Only)
It would be an honor to hold space with you. To support you as you process life's challenges. To provide a safe space to express, explore and to unpack. Together we will find solutions, tools and self-awareness.
It would be an honor to hold space with you. To support you as you process life's challenges. To provide a safe space to express, explore and to unpack. Together we will find solutions, tools and self-awareness.
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Nakita W. Scott
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MSW, MA
Verified Verified
Winter Haven, FL 33880
Have you experienced trauma or loss due to pregnancy or reproductive difficulties? Did you experience a traumatic birth or currently experiencing post-birth anxiety, depression, or excessive worry? Through grace, compassion, and trauma-informed care, I work with clients to develop goals for achieving a healthy sense of self, family and community.
Have you experienced trauma or loss due to pregnancy or reproductive difficulties? Did you experience a traumatic birth or currently experiencing post-birth anxiety, depression, or excessive worry? Through grace, compassion, and trauma-informed care, I work with clients to develop goals for achieving a healthy sense of self, family and community.
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Lyndal Bedford
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Winter Haven, FL 33880 (Online Only)
Hello Everyone! My name is Lyndal Bedford and I am a licensed clinical social worker. My role is to come alongside you as you discover the peace, hope, and joy of life that you were always meant to have. I work to provide a safe space to process thoughts and emotions that can be overwhelming. If you feel stuck and do not know how to move forward, come talk with me!
Hello Everyone! My name is Lyndal Bedford and I am a licensed clinical social worker. My role is to come alongside you as you discover the peace, hope, and joy of life that you were always meant to have. I work to provide a safe space to process thoughts and emotions that can be overwhelming. If you feel stuck and do not know how to move forward, come talk with me!
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My name is Rico Nelson. I specialize in working with individuals and families that struggle with depression, anxiety, trauma, self-esteem, grief, addiction, and more. I am interested in building a positive and caring therapeutic rapport to ensure clients feel safe and supported. I help clients identify their issues and develop a treatment plan that has a person-centered focus, maximizes strengths, and promotes empowerment. I am trained in Cognitive Behavioral, Person-Centered and Solution Focused Therapies. I’m also certified in Post-Traumatic Stress in those who have served in Behavioral Health Case Management and our US Military.
My name is Rico Nelson. I specialize in working with individuals and families that struggle with depression, anxiety, trauma, self-esteem, grief, addiction, and more. I am interested in building a positive and caring therapeutic rapport to ensure clients feel safe and supported. I help clients identify their issues and develop a treatment plan that has a person-centered focus, maximizes strengths, and promotes empowerment. I am trained in Cognitive Behavioral, Person-Centered and Solution Focused Therapies. I’m also certified in Post-Traumatic Stress in those who have served in Behavioral Health Case Management and our US Military.
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Kimberly Smiley
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Winter Haven, FL 33880
It's your life and you deserve to live it abundantly! It takes courage to face your problems instead of running away from them. You have the insight, ability, and desire to change the situation and realize your goals and I have the tools to help you to get there. Don't wait another minute or waste another opportunity! Call now and take the necessary steps today, towards a brighter tomorrow.
It's your life and you deserve to live it abundantly! It takes courage to face your problems instead of running away from them. You have the insight, ability, and desire to change the situation and realize your goals and I have the tools to help you to get there. Don't wait another minute or waste another opportunity! Call now and take the necessary steps today, towards a brighter tomorrow.
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Solimar Colon-Ortiz
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, MS, LMHC
Verified Verified
Winter Haven, FL 33884 (Online Only)
Taking the first step to sign up for therapy can take courage and I am proud of you for making the decision to get started! I will tailor our dialogue and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs. I like to take a holistic approach to help you identify strengths that can assist you throughout your journey to wellness. I am ready to help you as you find your path toward love, joy, and centeredness.
Taking the first step to sign up for therapy can take courage and I am proud of you for making the decision to get started! I will tailor our dialogue and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs. I like to take a holistic approach to help you identify strengths that can assist you throughout your journey to wellness. I am ready to help you as you find your path toward love, joy, and centeredness.
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Sabrina Williams
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, CPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Winter Haven, FL 33880
You’re looking for professional help because it’s time. You want to save your relationship and the fights aren’t stopping, they aren’t productive, and you two can barely talk to each other now. Passion is missing. Trust is missing. Intimacy is missing. As much as you'd like to stay together, you can't see how it's going to happen if things stay the same. In the midst of doing life together something changed and the spark that brought you together is barely lit now. You want things to be the way they were before life got so hard. You're ready for things to be different, but need some help figuring out how to get there. I can help.
You’re looking for professional help because it’s time. You want to save your relationship and the fights aren’t stopping, they aren’t productive, and you two can barely talk to each other now. Passion is missing. Trust is missing. Intimacy is missing. As much as you'd like to stay together, you can't see how it's going to happen if things stay the same. In the midst of doing life together something changed and the spark that brought you together is barely lit now. You want things to be the way they were before life got so hard. You're ready for things to be different, but need some help figuring out how to get there. I can help.
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If you are suffering from anxiety, depression, trauma, grief or any life changing event you may need help to find answers and hope. Asking for help takes bravery. As a trauma focused counselor, I listen attentively to you and help you to explore and find options, so you make the best decisions for your life. I work often with anxiety and trauma issues and am a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional.
If you are suffering from anxiety, depression, trauma, grief or any life changing event you may need help to find answers and hope. Asking for help takes bravery. As a trauma focused counselor, I listen attentively to you and help you to explore and find options, so you make the best decisions for your life. I work often with anxiety and trauma issues and am a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional.
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Faith Counseling, LLC is strategically focused on empowering clients with skills and techniques that help them remove their challenges and allow them to fulfill their purpose in life. I provide confidential counseling services to individuals who are experiencing issues in their personal lives that affect their thinking, emotional state, and behavior. I help clients develop skills and techniques to live healthier lives. Counseling assists clients in developing “a state of well-being” in which the individual realizes their abilities, cope with the normal stresses of life, can work productively and contribute to their communities.
Faith Counseling, LLC is strategically focused on empowering clients with skills and techniques that help them remove their challenges and allow them to fulfill their purpose in life. I provide confidential counseling services to individuals who are experiencing issues in their personal lives that affect their thinking, emotional state, and behavior. I help clients develop skills and techniques to live healthier lives. Counseling assists clients in developing “a state of well-being” in which the individual realizes their abilities, cope with the normal stresses of life, can work productively and contribute to their communities.
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Are you struggling with anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, or major life changes? Maybe you're experiencing a lack of healthy boundaries in relationships or aren't living the life you were meant to lead. Whatever your needs, I am an experienced licensed mental health counselor who works with those struggling with relationship issues, grief, trauma, mood disorders, boundaries, anxiety, depression, and daily life struggles. Therapy is a process of growth and self-discovery. Transformation and healing are obtained by developing a positive outlook and the adoption of new attitudes and response
Are you struggling with anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, or major life changes? Maybe you're experiencing a lack of healthy boundaries in relationships or aren't living the life you were meant to lead. Whatever your needs, I am an experienced licensed mental health counselor who works with those struggling with relationship issues, grief, trauma, mood disorders, boundaries, anxiety, depression, and daily life struggles. Therapy is a process of growth and self-discovery. Transformation and healing are obtained by developing a positive outlook and the adoption of new attitudes and response
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Marissa Skipper
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Winter Haven, FL 33880 (Online Only)
Do you find yourself burdened by anxiety, no matter what you do? You might be exhausted from trying to manage all the thoughts that are constantly running through your mind. Your schedule and responsibilities keep you feeling anxious and overwhelmed, or like you can't measure up. Maybe it's becoming difficult to remember a time you didn't feel this way. You've tried on your own to feel better, and now you're ready to take the next step in finding relief. You want to feel more in control of your thoughts and actions. Most of all, you want to be free from the ways anxiety is holding you back.
Do you find yourself burdened by anxiety, no matter what you do? You might be exhausted from trying to manage all the thoughts that are constantly running through your mind. Your schedule and responsibilities keep you feeling anxious and overwhelmed, or like you can't measure up. Maybe it's becoming difficult to remember a time you didn't feel this way. You've tried on your own to feel better, and now you're ready to take the next step in finding relief. You want to feel more in control of your thoughts and actions. Most of all, you want to be free from the ways anxiety is holding you back.
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Christian Therapists
Why is it important for a therapist to be culturally sensitive?
Therapists and clients don’t need to share the same belief system or background to be able to work effectively together, but a therapist whose training includes a focus on cultural competence may be better able to form a therapeutic bond with individuals from a range of backgrounds, as they will have experience in tailoring their approach to each client—and will be prepared to acknowledge and consider the effects of culture, religion, and other factors on each individual.
Why is it important to find a therapist sensitive to Christian values?
Each person brings a unique history and background to therapy, making it important to find a licensed therapist who is trained in a broad range of treatment modalities. In addition, for people who grow up in a faith tradition that strongly influences the way they conduct their everyday life, finding a therapist who understands or shares that background can ease the disclosure of sensitive information and facilitate the therapeutic process. For some clients, a Christian therapist is likely to incorporate faith-based principles into emotional healing techniques.
How do I recognize an effective Christian therapist?
Christian therapists are licensed mental health professionals—holding a master’s or doctoral degree in medicine, nursing, psychology, counseling, social work, or marriage and family therapy—who are also familiar with Christian beliefs and values. They have an understanding of the importance that Christian principles play in the lives of individuals and families, which allows them to be especially sensitive to the kinds of struggles that can affect daily functioning. Like all effective therapists, a Christian therapist will have undergone training and certification in a variety of treatment modalities that help people through crises and enable them to master the challenges of life.
Why might someone feel comfortable with a Christian therapist?
While training, qualifications, and experience are always important, research has long established that a strong alliance between client and therapist is a major contributor to therapeutic success. An alliance is likely to be strengthened with a therapist who not only is responsive to questions and concerns but also shares a client’s faith and values. Sensitivity to spiritual matters as well as to everyday struggles can provide a welcome sense of safety and contribute to the bond between client and therapist, both of which support the therapeutic process.
Who is included in Psychology Today’s directory of Christian therapists?
The directory of Christian therapists includes professionals who have shared their background in their profiles. However, not all therapists choose to disclose this information, and they may not appear in search results for this reason. The directory also shows therapists who indicate that they have extensive experience working with Christian clients, regardless of their own background or religious affiliation.