Transgender Therapists in Winter Springs, FL

I specialize in LGBTQ+/transgender issues, as well as schizophrenia and dissociative identity disorder. I have been an active advocate and ally in the LGBTQ+ community since 1993, and can assist with coming out (work, school, family/friends), HRT/GAC/GCS referrals, finding resources, gaining confidence, building your support system, and any/all aspects of transition. Clients with schizophrenia and DID will find my treatment methods non-conventional, direct but gentle, and respectful. Parents/caregivers are welcome and encouraged also.

I am Licensed Mental Health Counselor and I offer counseling to individuals and families struggling with self-esteem, depression, anxiety, relationship issues, and different life stressors. I am fully committed to my clients' success and growth. It is my belief that the therapeutic relationship is a crucial element to therapy. I strive to facilitate an environment that is trusting, inviting, safe, nonjudgmental, and professional. I focus on serving, adults, adolescents, and families through individual and family therapy. I specialize in working with adolescents and young adults who may be struggling with various transitional, interpersonal, and emotional challenges.

The two populations I work the most with are moms trying to find the balance in their lives, and the LGBTQ+ population. I am a single mom of a young child with disabilities, and love working with other moms and talking through the challenges that moms face. As a member of and advocate for the LGBTQ+ community, I understand the unique struggles that members of the community face regarding coming out, family complications, self-acceptance, and other issues. I help my clients to navigate these issues, and to live their best life possible.

Navigating life’s challenges can be tough, particularly when you are in “push through it” mode and neglecting the parts of your life that help you to thrive. This is when you are most vulnerable to anxiety and depression and most likely to fall out of attunement with your best self. Relationships begin to suffer and sometimes it's hard to plow through the weight of past judgments, prejudices, feelings of shame, and guilt. Those types of past experiences can feel like unwelcome guests and their impact can be profound, but if we can learn to turn toward them with openness and understanding, change can be found around the corner.

Hello! Do you find yourself struggling with the same problems or just want more from life? Though we long for real support, the world instead often tells us to "suck it up," "get over it" or "take your medication." Many of us turn to self-medication. But you don't have to settle for just "getting by." I help people safely make contact, and actively deal with the the emotional origin of their issues. More than just talking about feelings or trying to control negative thoughts, the goal is to identify, understand and complete the unfinished business that has been troubling your life until now.

PARENTS, TEENS, BIPOC and LGBTQ. It is so hard when you feel alone and hopeless or worried that your best isn’t good enough, especially, for the people that you love and care about. Life keeps changing and it is hard to keep up when you don't feel like yourself. These changes can be related to school, career, fertility, gender, weight, sexuality, pregnancy, parenthood or caring for an aging relative. And the pain only grows when you can’t stop second guessing yourself, take that much needed break or friends and family don't quite understand.

I use a combination of mindfulness and existentialism in order to empower clients to take an active role in treatment and be proactive in the therapy process. My role is to guide clients to discover meaning and freedom in their life. Helping clients build self-awareness, acceptance, and motivation to create a purposeful life brings me great joy. I work with adults struggling with mood disorders, anxiety, OCD, personality disorders and LGBTQ+ related issues. Marital/relationship counseling to overcome obstacles or to improve the quality of relationship with compassion is also offered.

Do you feel "stuck" repeating the same things over and over? Does it feel like you can't seem to move forward? Is anxiety and depression overwhelming you? Do you have trouble creating boundaries and sticking to them? It is very important that you make sure you find the right therapist for you, after all it is about YOUR journey to healing. Contact me for a consultation and see if we are a good fit and if not, I have a vast referral list because healing can only happen if you are working with the right therapist.

Are you tired of living behind a mask while feeling inwardly suffocated by sadness & self-doubt? Therapy is a space where you can put down that mask and allow yourself to be fully seen and supported. Anxiety & depression can gradually infiltrate all aspects of well-being, from mood, physical health, relationship to body & food, to your core sense of worth. As a licensed psychologist, I have over 15 years of experience and training in helping people move through anxiety/panic, obsessive worry, and feelings of inadequacy so that they can live a life of purpose & empowerment.

I consider it a true honor and privilege to come alongside and join in someone's journey of healing, growth, learning and self-actualization. I have worked with diverse populations, conditions and settings. Serving acute, residential, in-home, medical clinics, victim services, critical incident debriefings in schools and the workplace. As a Florida Licensed Teacher I have facilitated individualized learning for those with special needs such that of giftedness, learning disabilities and behavioral with emphasis on social and emotional goals.

Do you feel like the life you’re living is not your own? Do you feel trapped by patterns, cycles, thoughts, and behaviors that keep you from living your authentic life? Are you ready to uncover and connect with your true self and move towards living a more authentic and fulfilling life? In working with me, you are entering an accepting and nonjudgmental space for you to explore your identity, identify patterns that have been holding you back, and collaboratively create meaningful goals to work towards. I will join you with curiosity, compassion, openness, and acceptance of whoever you are. We laugh, we cry, we go deep!

I have been in private practice for eight years. I am dedicated to providing all of my clients with compassionate and empathetic support and a non-judgemental space, always. I recognize that each family history, structure and dynamic is unique and so should be their therapeutic approach. While I believe that YOU are the only expert in your life, I can help guide you to solutions by offering a fresh perspective consisting of ideas and suggestions based on my experience. I strive to consistently help clients process, heal and understand how the trauma they have experienced in their life may inform their current challenges.

Book with me now by clicking on my website! Are you feeling stuck in negative thoughts, intense emotions, or behavioral patterns that don't serve your best interest? I believe the process of change through therapy should not only involve self-understanding and insight into the past, but beyond that it should also focus on helping clients to learn skills for present-time challenges. Therefore my approach helps clients to develop specific skills for thinking and acting in constructive ways. I am a proponent of therapist actively collaborating with a client to help him/her find ways to manage life better.

Seeking help for yourself or someone you care about is not an easy task and you want to find a competent professional. Whether you are looking for support in improving your quality of life or you are suffering from relationship issues, depression and anxiety, a life crisis or any other stressors, you have come to the right place. I pride myself on being a competent, compassionate, accepting, and client-focused therapist. I prefer to not only use my developed skill set, but also the client’s strengths and resources to meet their individualized needs and accomplish their therapeutic goals.

On the outside it looks like you have it all together, but inside you're engaged in a constant struggle for control. Your anxiety, OCD, and/or eating disorder has taken over your life. You find yourself in a constant loop of feeling worried, nervous, stressed and at times not good enough, thin enough, or smart enough. You’re stuck and unable to find the relief that you crave, so you try temporary fixes. Sometimes you disconnect and avoid people and your responsibilities, sometimes you binge, sometimes you purge, and sometimes you try to use anything that will distract your mind. You find, however, that your mind just wont turn off.

Do fear and worry prevent you from living life the way you want? Are you always imagining the worst-case scenario? Are you afraid to try new things, or go to new places? Do you sometimes feel "stuck" in old, memories that are bringing you down, or keeping you from moving forward? Or perhaps stuck in relationship patterns that are no longer healthy for you? I want you to know that you are not alone. I have spent over 20 years treating folks with these issues. I'd be honored to help you get started on your healing journey.