Hyacinth Morgan
I’m a Licensed Mental Health Counselor based in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, offering both in-person and telehealth therapy. I work with adults who have been carrying a lot for a long time and are realizing it may finally be time to prioritize their own well-being. I specialize in working with trauma survivors, people experiencing depression and anxiety, and individuals in recovery from addiction. My clinical background includes working with survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault, individuals with co-occurring mental health and substance use concerns, and people living with chronic mental illness. These experiences have shaped a grounded, trauma-informed approach that respects the complexity of what people have lived through and the ways they learned to survive it.
This experience has shaped a grounded, trauma-informed approach that meets people with care, steadiness, and respect for the complexity of their experiences.
Many of the people I work with feel overwhelmed, emotionally exhausted, stuck in old patterns, or affected by experiences from the past that continue to show up in their relationships and daily lives. Some have spent years putting other people’s needs ahead of their own or simply doing what they needed to do to get through difficult circumstances. My approach is compassionate, collaborative, and respectful of your pace. Therapy with me focuses on helping you find relief from emotional pain and anxiety while developing greater self-understanding and a sense of safety that allows deeper healing to occur. Together, we work toward a life that feels steadier, more meaningful, and more authentically your own.
First session
Starting therapy can bring up a mix of emotions—curiosity, hope, nervousness, or even uncertainty. In our first session, we’ll focus on getting to know one another and creating a space where you feel comfortable, respected, and supported. We’ll begin with introductions and talk about what has brought you to therapy at this point in your life. You’re welcome to share as much or as little as feels right—there is no expectation to tell your entire story right away. I’ll ask questions to better understand your current concerns, what you’re hoping to change, and what has or hasn’t been helpful for you in the past. We’ll also spend time discussing your goals for therapy and any questions or concerns you may have about the process or about working together. This is an opportunity for you to get a sense of my approach and to decide whether this feels like a good fit. Therapy works best when you feel safe, heard, and confident in the relationship, and I welcome open conversation about your needs and preferences. During the first session, I’ll gather some background information to help me understand you more fully, including relevant history that may be impacting you now. This helps me begin developing an individualized, thoughtful plan tailored to your goals, strengths, and pace. For some people, the first session brings a sense of relief; for others, it may simply feel like a starting point. Both are completely normal. Above all, the first session is not about fixing everything at once. It’s about beginning a collaborative process focused on understanding, support, and meaningful change over time.
Strengths
One of my greatest strengths as a therapist is the breadth of experience I bring to the room. I have worked in both short-term, high-acuity settings and longer-term therapy, which has taught me how to help people find relief when they are overwhelmed while also keeping sight of the deeper healing that can happen over time. I’m comfortable meeting you wherever you are in that process. Sometimes therapy needs to be practical and focused on getting through a difficult period. At other times, there is space to explore trauma, relationships, long-standing patterns, and the ways you learned to cope with experiences that may still affect you today. My approach is trauma-informed, collaborative, and attentive to the nervous system. I believe safety, pacing, and choice matter. I don’t believe in forcing people into painful material before they are ready, and I don’t assume that one therapeutic approach works for everyone. I also integrate expressive and somatic approaches when they are helpful, including sandtray therapy, imagery, and body-based awareness. These approaches can offer another way of understanding experiences when talking and analyzing only go so far. They are always optional and guided by your comfort and interest. As a member of the LGBTQIA+ community, I also bring lived understanding to my work while recognizing that no two people’s experiences are the same. I strive to create a space where identity, relationships, recovery, trauma, and the complicated parts of being human can be explored without judgment. Above all, I see therapy as something we build together. I welcome feedback, value authenticity, and want our work to be genuinely useful to you.
Ideal clients
I enjoy working with trauma survivors, college students, individuals in recovery, and members of the LGBTQ+ community. Many of my clients have been managing symptoms of anxiety or depression on their own for some time and are reaching a point where they’re ready for additional support. They often come to therapy feeling tired of coping alone and willing to take the step of committing to the process—learning tools, developing insight, and making changes that support greater emotional stability and fulfillment. My ideal clients are open to reflection, curious about themselves, and motivated to build lives that feel healthier, more balanced, and aligned with their values.
Treatment methods
Eclectic
I have training and experience using a variety of approaches. No one method meets every individual's needs so we will customize our work together to best aid in your healing.
Sandplay
Sandplay-Worldplay is a non-directive, expressive therapy using figures to create scenes that reflect your experiences to aid one in developing a deeper understanding of their challenges. Using figures also allows for processing pre-verbal experiences and aids integration of trauma. It allows one to see and experience their situations as they are presently and how it may feel as they change those circumstances to one they envision for their future.
Somatic
Somatic therapy is a form of therapy that helps you understand and work through how stress, emotions, and past traumatic experiences can affect your body as well as your mind. Instead of focusing only on talking about problems, it also pays attention to physical sensations—such as tension, tightness, or restlessness—and uses gentle techniques like breathing, grounding, movement, or guided awareness to help release them. This approach can be especially helpful if you’ve experienced trauma, chronic stress, or find it hard to “think” your way out of how you’re feeling. The goal is to help you feel more present, balanced, and connected to yourself.
Location
Virtual sessions
In-person sessions800 E Cypress Creek Rd, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33334, Suite 2406