Are you feeling overwhelmed by addiction, trauma, or relationship challenges? Struggling with anxiety, depression, or other mental health issues? You're not alone, and there's hope for a brighter tomorrow. As a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in Florida, I specialize in guiding individuals through the complexities of addiction and substance misuse, trauma and PTSD, and various mental health disorders including anxiety, depression, schizophrenia, bipolar, and borderline personality disorder. With a commitment to providing a nonjudgmental space and confidential support, I empower my clients to overcome obstacles, heal from past traumas, and cultivate resilience. Together, we'll work towards unlocking your potential and fostering lasting growth, helping you become the best version of yourself. Take the first step towards positive change today.
What can clients expect to take away from sessions with you?
In our first session together, we'll start with brief introductions, review the intake assessment, then dive into the specific challenges you're facing. This will help me create a tailored plan for us to work through in follow-up sessions.
Explain to clients what areas you feel are your biggest strengths.
As a provider, my greatest strengths lie in my ability to create a safe and nonjudgmental space where clients feel heard, understood, and supported. I am skilled in tailoring therapeutic approaches to meet each client's unique needs, fostering growth, resilience, and positive change. I value your time and am reliable.
About Stephanie Cook
Appointments
Virtual
My treatment methods
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
I utilize Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) by helping clients identify and challenge their negative thought patterns and beliefs. Through structured sessions, I guide clients in understanding the connection between thoughts, emotions, and behaviors, and teach practical strategies to modify unhelpful patterns. Additionally, I collaboratively set goals and develop personalized coping skills to manage difficulties and promote lasting change.
Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
I integrate Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) by combining both acceptance and change-based strategies to support clients with emotional regulation and interpersonal effectiveness. You teach skills such as mindfulness, distress tolerance, emotion regulation, and interpersonal effectiveness to help clients manage intense emotions, navigate relationships, and cope with challenging situations. Additionally, you emphasize validation and dialectics to help clients find a balance between acceptance and change, fostering growth and resilience. DBT is effective in treating Borderline Personality Disorder.
Motivational Interviewing
I apply Motivational Interviewing (MI) as a collaborative, goal-oriented approach to elicit and strengthen clients' motivation for change. Through empathetic listening, reflective questioning, and affirmation of their autonomy, I help clients explore their ambivalence about behavior change and resolve any discrepancies between their goals and actions. By fostering intrinsic motivation and self-efficacy, I empower clients to make meaningful and sustainable changes in their lives.
Person-centered (Rogerian)
I employ Person-Centered Therapy by creating a supportive and nonjudgmental environment where clients feel understood, accepted, and valued. Through active listening, empathy, and unconditional positive regard, I facilitate clients' self-exploration and self-acceptance. I encourage them to access their own inner resources, clarify their values and goals, and make autonomous decisions, empowering them to achieve personal growth and self-actualization.
Solution Focused Brief Treatment
I utilize Solution-Focused Therapy by focusing on clients' strengths, resources, and solutions rather than dwelling on problems. Through collaborative dialogue and questioning, I help clients envision their desired outcomes and identify small, achievable steps towards their goals. By highlighting past successes and amplifying clients' agency, I facilitate rapid change and empower clients to build on their strengths to create positive change in their lives.
