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Starla Southward

LCSW, 7 years of experience

Authentic
Solution oriented
Open-minded
VirtualAvailable

About me

I’m a licensed clinical social worker in Florida, Texas, and Nevada, as well as a certified EMDRIA-approved EMDR therapist. I have experience in helping clients struggling with adjustment issues, trauma and abuse, depression, anxiety, stress, grief and loss, and self-esteem issues. All appointment are via telehealth in FL, NV and TX, with the option of in-person and virtual appointments in NV.

Get to know me

In our first session together, here's what you can expect

In the first session we can clarify a goal to help you navigate through life, which is important step to build a solid foundation and guide you toward a sense of wholeness and clarity.

The biggest strengths that I bring into our sessions

Acculturation Challenges Coping Skills Family Conflict Immigration Issues Mood Disorders Racial Identity Self-Esteem Spirituality Thinking Disorders

The clients I'm best positioned to serve

I have worked with many different cultures, ethnicities and ages - providing services in English and Spanish.

Specialties

Top specialties

Anxiety
Depression
Grief

I identify as

Black / African American
Woman

Serves ages

Adults (18 to 64)
Elders (65 and above)

My treatment methods

EMDR

EMDR or Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy is an evidence based psychotherapy method proven to help people recover from trauma and PTSD symptoms.

Location

Virtual

Licensed in

Florida

Accepts

Aetna
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