Therapists in Florida

I’m a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with over 16 years of experience helping adults and couples overcome anxiety, trauma, and grief, and find calm in the middle of life’s stress and transitions. My approach is warm, genuine, and deeply compassionate—I want you to feel comfortable, understood, and truly cared for. I don’t just listen; I help you uncover the “why” behind your patterns and guide you toward lasting clarity, balance, and peace of mind. I use a person-centered, trauma-informed, and cognitive behavioral (CBT) approach, creating a space where you can be fully yourself without fear of judgment. My goal is to help you rediscover your confidence, rebuild your relationships, and create a life that finally feels steady, meaningful, and fulfilling

Are you struggling with your relationship with yourself, food, or your body image? Does trauma, shame, or perfectionism sometimes feel overwhelming? You don’t have to face these challenges alone. I strive to create a safe, calm, and nonjudgmental space where you can explore the roots of your struggles and begin your journey toward healing and recovery! As a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in Florida, I’m passionate about helping people find freedom and peace within themselves. My work often focuses on supporting those dealing with eating disorders, trauma, anxiety, and body image concerns. Together, we’ll work on building self-awareness, compassion, and sustainable coping tools to help you move forward.

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in the state of Florida, with over 15 years of experience providing counseling services to individuals from diverse backgrounds. I hold a Master’s in Social Work from Florida Atlantic University and a Master’s in Theological Studies from Trinity Evangelical Divinity School. I am bilingual in English and Haitian Creole, which allows me to serve clients in both languages with cultural sensitivity and care. My work includes supporting teens in developing coping skills to manage life stressors and academic challenges, as well as helping adults navigate parenting struggles, emotional difficulties, and life transitions. I am committed to providing compassionate, culturally responsive, and non-judgmental care. For those seeking spiritual integration, I offer a Christian faith-based approach that combines evidence-based practices with biblical principles to support the whole person—mind, body, and spirit. It would be an honor to walk alongside you on your journey toward healing, growth, and transformation. Let’s take the next step together.

Welcome! I’m Ana Maria, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Florida. I earned my Master’s degree from Florida International University and have been in practice for the past six years. I work with children, adolescents, and adults, supporting them through anxiety, OCD, trauma, depression, and life’s many transitions. I believe healing unfolds step by step, and I’m here to walk alongside you with compassion, clarity, and care, holding space for your growth, alignment, and emotional stability.

*****Weekend appointment availability***** Open-minded and nonjudgmental therapist with a safe place. Experienced with alternative lifestyles, unique situations and welcoming to all individuals. I use an eclectic approach to therapy as one size does not fit all. Counseling is a place to work toward a better and more fulfilling life, where goals are attained, communication is improved and relationships are strengthened. With a particular interest in sexual dysfunction and intimate relationship problems, I will accept you as you are, with unconditional positive regard. I have over 15 years of experience as a mental health counselor, and support people in each of the dimensions of wellness. I recognize you as the expert in your life! Together we will work as a team partnership to establish goals and the steps to help attain those dreams.

I am a bilingual (English and Spanish) licensed therapist who works with teens and adults experiencing a variety of mental health challenges. My goal is to create a safe, supportive space where clients feel heard, respected, and understood. I use proven therapy methods to help clients better understand their emotions, behaviors, and thought patterns. These include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Mindfulness, Solution-Focused approaches, and Motivational Interviewing. I work with individuals dealing with anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, panic disorders, trauma, and life transitions. My approach is collaborative, meaning we work together to set goals and build coping skills that fit each person’s unique needs. I often provide practical tools—such as worksheets and exercises—to support progress outside of sessions. I aim to help clients heal, grow, and develop strategies that lead to healthier and more fulfilling lives. For those who desire it, I can also integrate Christian-based counseling to offer additional support aligned with personal beliefs.

Caroline Garden is a highly skilled and compassionate therapist with a passion for helping individuals overcome the challenges of modern-day living. With a master's degree in social work and over ten years of experience, Caroline brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to her therapy practice. Her extensive experience includes working with military populations, school settings, acute and long-term mental health centers and much more. Caroline is a dedicated and experienced therapist who is passionate about helping individuals navigate the overwhelming stress associated with the fast-paced world we live in. With a deep understanding of the unique challenges faced by women in particular, she recognizes the pressures of the social media "perfect" world and the constant demands of a fast-paced society and provides a safe and non-judgmental space for clients to explore and address the underlying issues contributing to their stress. Whether it's navigating high-stress jobs or coping with the challenges of motherhood, marriage or just in need of a sounding board, Caroline offers guidance and support to help individuals find balance, improve their well-being, and achieve a healthier, more fulfilling life. With Caroline's warm, empathetic and no BS approach, clients can expect to feel understood, validated, and empowered to make positive changes in their lives. By working together, Caroline helps clients develop effective coping strategies, build resilience, and discover their inner strength to thrive in today's world.

Welcome! I'm Gustavo, a licensed mental health counselor with 8 years of experience helping individuals navigate life’s challenges. Whether you’re struggling with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, or simply feeling stuck, I am here to provide the support, tools, and understanding you need to move forward. My approach is personalized to meet your unique needs. I work with adults (18+) to create a safe, collaborative environment where you can explore your feelings, gain insights, and develop practical strategies for emotional well-being.

Hi! I'm a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) based in Florida. I received my Masters from Nova Southeastern University and have been practicing for 5.5 years. I help people work through life's most challenging problems, in order to make sense out of their circumstances. I will walk along side you and guide you through your past traumas, dilemmas, fears, sadness, conflict, and anxieties while providing you with tools and resources that will help you overcome and be successful in all your future endeavors.

Hi, I’m Karly Sandoval, a Licensed Mental Health Counselor who believes that healing begins when we feel truly seen, supported, and understood. I became a counselor because, when I was younger, I needed someone to help me navigate my own challenges — and now I strive to be that person for others. I take an eclectic and creative approach to counseling, meaning I draw from different therapeutic methods to meet your unique needs. I enjoy helping people from all walks of life discover their inner strength and work toward meaningful growth. Whether you’re facing anxiety, family stress, or life transitions, my goal is to help you reconnect with your values, find clarity, and move forward with confidence. I hope we can grow together and create a space that feels both supportive and empowering.

Hello, I am a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist in the State of Florida and I have Master's degrees in both Counseling and Psychology and in Biblical Studies and Theological Foundations. I have been practicing for 14 years and assisted numerous clients with pre-marital counseling, marriage and family challenges, and individual counseling. I also facilitate groups around topics that are relevant to strengthening relationships.

I’m a licensed mental health counselor and educator with over 2 decades of experience supporting emotional well-being, academic/personal growth, and personal resilience. I’ve worked across clinical and educational settings—supporting individuals through grief, trauma, addiction, mental health diagnoses, and crisis, while also helping people to overcome blocking narratives. I currently work in acute crisis settings at Central Florida Behavioral Hospital, work with veterans and community health with Families First of Florida, and have a private practice at Here and Now Counseling Center. I have a deep level of understanding and work with the Peace and Justice Institute to bring awareness to diversity, hidden bias and systemic racism. My approach is holistic and strengths-based, rooted in the belief that healing and growth happen in safe, inclusive environments where every person can recognize their resilience and thrive. And the best part? I am a mother of 3 daughters-2 in college and one in elementary school. I stay busy!

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with a background working with adults, adoptees, and trauma. My therapeutic approach revolves around building a relationship with my clients and establishing the core issue of what is a challenge for them by facilitating a place for them to be transparent with themselves, judgment-free. I have experience working with all walks of life and have held an assortment of different roles in the field working with social services, foster care, adoption, and healthcare. These experiences have made me well-rounded when it comes to addressing cultures and beliefs that differ from my own. The first step toward getting better is having the courage to ask for help. Let's meet for a session and get to know one another.

Hi, My name is Miguel Koschil, MA, LCSW, Ph.D. I am a Bilingual psychotherapist born in Argentina of Ukrainian descent who has been helping people for more than 30 years. I am passionate about providing quality mental health services and am committed to helping my clients achieve their therapeutic goals. I am currently a Florida resident who provides online therapeutic help.

I received a Bachelor's degree in Social Work in 2007 from the University of South Florida, and went on to receive my Master's degree in Social Work from USF in 2010. During that time I worked full time and interned working with clients that had experienced traumatic events - mostly sexual assault or abuse. Before starting my private practice, I worked as a school social worker with students ages 3-22 for 12 years, gaining my licensure as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, becoming a qualified LCSW supervisor.

Hi there! I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in the states of Florida and Maine with over 10 years of clinical experience. I specialize in working with adults and teens struggling with issues related to stress and coping with life’s changes, anxiety, trauma, identity, body image, self-esteem, and LBTQIA+. I earned my undergraduate degree from Mary Baldwin University in Staunton Virginia where I majored in Sociology. I continued my education at Springfield College in Springfield Massachusetts and earned my master's degree in Social Work.

Hello! I am a passionate and seasoned therapist who will help you achieve a sense of balance, inner harmony, and enthusiasm to be and to feel your best and to live the life you deserve. Results driven therapist with over 30 years of professional experience treating a wide range of problems. Depression, anxiety, loss, partner, substance abuse, occupational, trauma, military, and many other issues. I have 15 years of VA experience treating veterans. Give me a call or drop me a line, we will work on this together.

Hi! My name is Brianna Stallings, and I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor. I received my Master's Degree from the University of Central Florida and have been working with adult trauma survivors and elementary aged students for 5 years now. I want you to feel comfortable through the counseling process and know you are in control of your healing. I am here to help, and it is an honor to sit with clients and assist them in reaching their mental health goals! I am also a Christian therapist, and I am more than happy to bring faith into our sessions by request. It's important to me to provide the care you are seeking, so bringing faith into counseling or leaving it out is entirely up to you.

You deserve a life that feels as good as it looks. When fear or "the hustle" leaves you feeling stuck, choosing yourself is the most powerful thing you can do. I provide expert, culturally-attuned support through evidence-based therapy to help you break through barriers and live fully. Vulnerability isn’t a weakness; it’s your greatest tool for change. You’ve got the vision—let’s build the path to get you there.

Hi, I'm Aly, I look forward to having the opportunity to help you on your journey to wellness. As a Mental Health Counselor, I have been able to help teens, adults and couples as they navigate some of life's greatest challenges. Some of these challenges have included anxiety, depression, PTSD, ADHD, trauma and panic disorder. Together we have been able to work toward a place of healing and growth. I have worked with a variety of clients over the last 9 years. I received my master's in counseling in 2015 and worked with adolescents for 7 years.

I have been in the mental health field since 2007. I was informed when I first started in this field that the average time for people to stay in the field is two years. I am still in the field because helping others is more than a career choice for me, it is my passion in life. Helping others is a personal goal of mine. I look forward to the opportunity. I enjoy seeing people make positive changes in their lives. I have worked with families, couples, children, adolescents and teens, from various cultures and backgrounds. Each case and each client is unique in their way and each client is important. My particular areas of expertise are depression, anxiety, substance abuse, marriage counseling and family counseling. I refer to myself as a "simple-minded therapist" which means we will explore simple ways to address the presenting concerns because many times the solutions are so simple they can be easily overlooked. I am a firm believer that holding a conversation is more productive than expounding on theoretical approaches.

Hello! I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor. I received my Master’s at Lynn University. I am also trained in EMDR. I work with adult clients who may feel lost or struggle with spirituality, work, or life stress and assist them in learning more about themselves and develop/grow the desire and willingness to grow and become better versions of themselves.

Are you feeling stuck—trapped in cycles of self-blame? Do your relationships feel disconnected or fall short of the depth and quality you desire? As a specialist in EMDR therapy, I help individuals heal from the root causes of emotional pain, including depression, anxiety, grief, addiction, and trauma. EMDR can shift the narrative you've been living, helping you build empowered self-esteem and develop more adaptive, resilient thought patterns—replacing racing, draining thoughts with clarity and calm. Through grounding and coping skills, you’ll gain the authentic pause needed to reclaim your life. It’s time to bloom. You deserve to thrive.

Hi, I’m Allison. Whether you’re feeling burned out, stuck in unfulfilling patterns, or having challenges in your relationships, therapy can help you recover and feel more grounded. Many of the people I work with are new to therapy. They may not have a specific diagnosis or crisis, but they know something feels “off.” Clients often tell me they feel comfortable opening up with me quickly. If you're feeling overwhelmed or disconnected, know that meaningful change is possible. Let’s work together to help you feel more content, empowered, and like yourself again. Clients often tell me they feel at ease opening up to me. Many feel relieved to have a therapist who offers active guidance, rather than just listening without direction. Finding relief and reconnecting with a sense of peace is more achievable than it might feel right now—and once you start, the process of change often unfolds more quickly than you expect. I approach therapy by looking at the root cause of problems, rather than focusing on one problem at a time. I work from a systemic perspective, which means we will dive into your personal relationships, behavior patterns, and lifestyle choices which are interconnected with the issues you may be facing. If you'd like to learn more about me and my therapy methods, feel free to visit my website at www.mindtalkhealing.com

Hi there! I am Denise. Does life feel out of control? Too quick? Too stressful? Have you experienced a loss? I specialize and hold certifications in grief, trauma, youth mental health, ADHD and Autism. I have spent many years working with families, teenagers and adults by helping identify and resolve problems with some techniques to help. I am looking forward to working with you!

Hello! I’m a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) and Registered Art Therapist (ATR) based in Florida. I received my Masters in Counseling with an Art Therapy certification at Antioch University in Seattle, Washington. I’m also EMDR trained since 2019. I’ve been practicing for approximately 4 years helping adults struggling with PTSD, substance abuse, anxiety, and depression in creating effective strategies and therapeutic tools to manage and alleviate distressing symptoms.

I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and I have 18 years of experience working with individuals and families. I have helped people with a wide range of concerns including posttraumatic stress disorder, childhood trauma’s, depression, anxiety, parenting issues, relationship and family issues, stage of life challenges, the pain of recovering after a divorce, decision-making, and problem-solving. Other related experience includes working with incarcerated youth who come from the hard streets of Miami. I have also helped many women and men by guiding them through the pain of divorce.

I’m a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, and clients often describe me as thoughtful, relatable, humorous, open-minded, a good listener, and a creative problem solver. I believe therapy should feel both supportive and practical, giving you space to be heard while also helping you move toward real change. Before becoming a therapist, I served in the United States Air Force for four years. When I transitioned out of the military, I felt drawn to a helping profession, and social work quickly became the perfect fit. Since then, I’ve had the privilege of working with people of all ages and backgrounds, as well as their families.

I am a licensed mental health counselor, National Certified Counselor, and Certified Autism Specialist with 36 years of experience in the field of developmental disabilities and mental health. My extensive background allows me to provide comprehensive support to individuals of all ages. I am trained in a variety of therapeutic approaches, including Animal Assisted Therapy, Trauma-Focused Equine Assisted Psychotherapy, Play Therapy, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT), and Trauma-Informed Counseling. These diverse and evidence-based methods allow me to tailor treatment to each individual’s unique needs, helping them heal, grow, and build resilience.

I grew up in South Florida, and I am raising my three teenage/college-aged children here as well. I have been married for over 20 years, and I understand all of the stressors of balancing being a mom, a wife, and having my own career. As an LMHC with over 30 years of experience, I have worked in public and private schools, from elementary to high school, and have served as a college counselor. Additionally, I have worked in private practice and community mental health. I have training as a Parenting Coordinator in high-conflict divorce and have also become a Certified Mediator in the State of Florida. I also have specialized Grief-Informed Training from Children's Bereavement Center, and I have attended several trainings on adolescents, anxiety, OCD, ADHD, and depression. My goal is to provide a safe, warm, and welcoming space for teens and adults to express their feelings. Through the therapeutic process, my role is to strengthen communication and relationships to create more balance, peace, and happiness both within and with others. My motto, "Transforming Struggles into Strengths," moves clients from being a victim of circumstance to feeling strong and empowered to maintain the status quo or make changes and move forward. I bring a calm, gentle approach that uses both challenge and humor to balance stressful moments. I believe that the client is their own best expert, and I assist in strengthening their inner self, which then brings clarity to relationships and increases self-esteem and well-being. Clients will leave our sessions feeling heard and understood, validated, and have confidence and conviction in how they feel. They will have greater insight into who they are, what their next steps are, and they will have developed confidence and self-reliance to accomplish their goals and be their best version of themself.

I'm a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in the State of Florida and South Carolina. I work with family systems and individuals facing struggles in their relationships, finding themselves caught in maladaptive interactional patterns of communication and behavior. Neurodiverse families looking to better understand their specific circumstances, and ADHD or ASD struggles see these struggles, but are usually more exacerbated by often parent-child or pursuit-withdrawal style interactions between couples.

Are you looking to improve your emotional experience or going through a life transition? Do you feel over whelmed or anxious because you are stagnant and not gaining the results in life you desire? Perhaps you feel you are banging your head against the wall trying to recover, set boundaries or get through a dramatic change or transition in your life? I get it, overcoming the hurdles life throws at you can be challenging, I look forward to working together to find clarity and facilitate change! I focus on your individual strengths and help guide you to find solutions that work best for you.

Hello! I am a Clinical Social Worker with many years of direct clinical practice assisting people with mental health issues. My treatment focus is to restore one's sense of well being while addressing barriers that prevent them feeling better. Often, this may be due to trauma experiences that leads to mood changes and disorders. The evidence treatment modalities that I use with you will foster the goals you seek to achieve.

It is my honor to welcome you to a safe and understanding space for growth and healing. I am a dedicated and experienced licensed therapist specializing in adult and couples counseling. With a deep understanding of the complexities and challenges that individuals and relationships face in today's world. I am committed to providing a supportive and non-judgmental environment where you can explore, grow and heal. I hold a Master of Clinical Social Work from The University of Central Florida. With over twenty-five years of clinical experience, I have worked with a diverse range of clients facing various emotional challenges, including stress, anxiety, relationship issues and life transitions. My approach to therapy is client-centered and integrative, combining elements of different therapeutic modalities to best suit your unique needs and goals. I believe that each individual and couple has their own story, my role is to listen, understand, and empower you to navigate life's challenges. If you are ready to take that step, let's get to work!

Hello there! I’m Alissa, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker licensed in Florida and Utah. I graduated from the University of Central Florida in 2015. I have worked with diverse populations with a range of concerns including depression, anxiety, addiction, incarceration, personality disorders, ADHD, trauma, and abuse. My counseling style is warm, interactive, and client focused. I believe in treating everyone with respect, dignity, and compassion. My approach combines cognitive-behavioral therapy, solutions focused counseling, motivational interviewing, and trauma informed care. I will facilitate our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs. It takes courage to ask for support in times of need and to also take the first steps towards change. If you are ready to take that step I am here to support and empower you. I look forward to working with you!

I am Anna McDonald, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker dedicated to assisting individuals in overcoming life's obstacles through compassionate, evidence-based therapy. With more than ten years of experience, my focus is on online therapy for anxiety, stress management, and postpartum mental health. Fluent in English and Spanish, I offer a nurturing space where you can freely communicate in your preferred language.

I'm passionate about helping people navigate life's challenges. Every day, we go through a series of small revolutions, realizations, adjustments, and changes that expand and contract within our beings. As a mental health practitioner, my goal is to create a safe and trusting environment where individuals can release, process, unpack, and unwind. Essentially, it's a space to breathe. It's crucial to learn to show yourself kindness and compassion, even if you struggle with feeling deserving of it. Because you truly do deserve the best life has to offer! Today is the day to embrace it.

Hi, I’m Janell — a proud Latina, mama, and licensed therapist who keeps it real. Since 2007, I’ve been helping people navigate the ups and downs of life — from heartbreaks and stress to burnout and self-doubt. I specialize in supporting individuals and families (especially women and kids) through healing, growth, and real transformation. My vibe? It’s all about creating a safe, honest space where you can show up as you are — messy, emotional, evolving — and still feel supported. I’ve got a bachelor’s in psychology and a master’s in social work from FIU. I’m a licensed clinical social worker in both Florida and Virginia. My work blends traditional therapy (diagnosis, treatment, all that important stuff) with a more holistic approach — tapping into mindset shifts, energy work like EFT (tapping), and helping you reconnect with your intuition, values, and purpose. I’ve worked with folks from all walks of life — diverse cultures, disabilities, complicated family dynamics — and I know healing isn’t one-size-fits-all. Whether you’re dealing with stress, trauma, or just feeling stuck and disconnected, I’m here to help you come back to you. We’ll look at what’s weighing you down and shift the energy around it. We’ll reframe the stories that no longer serve you. And we’ll create space for joy, clarity, and freedom — emotionally, mentally, and spiritually. Wherever you are on your journey, I’ll meet you there — with compassion, humor, and some no-nonsense love. Let’s get to work.

My name is Lissette Collazo Maza a licensed clinician in the state of Florida and I am here to help. I have more than 20 years of experience providing mental health services to adults and adolescents. I strive to ensure my clients receive the help they need and create a path for them to reach their full potential. My approach is to use various evidence-based treatment modalities to treat conditions such as anxiety, depression, and trauma. I utilize different approaches such as mindfulness, trauma-informed care, cognitive behavioral therapy and dialectical therapy. My goal is to provide clients with the skills necessary to regulate emotions, control self-destructive behaviors and improve interpersonal relations.

I would describe my style as validating, supportive, and down to earth. Clients often share that they feel comfortable being their authentic selves with me, which is one of my highest priorities in the therapy space. I bring both professional expertise and lived experience, creating a balance of humility and wisdom. While I don’t claim to know everything, I work hard to share what I’ve learned while remaining open and collaborative. I view therapy as a relationship that parallels the important connections in your life. I will meet you where you are, get to know you on your terms, and walk alongside you as you move toward growth. My goal is to provide a safe environment where you feel respected, supported, and challenged to become the best version of yourself.

I’m a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 7 years of experience supporting individuals and families through a range of life challenges. My work has focused on helping clients manage anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, school-related issues, and major life transitions. I am also certified to support those living with chronic pain. In my practice, I strive to create a warm, safe, and nonjudgmental space where clients feel heard, respected, and supported. I view therapy as a meaningful conversation—one where I walk alongside you as a compassionate listener and trusted guide. I’m deeply passionate about helping people unlock their potential and move toward a life that aligns with their values and goals. As the child of Jamaican immigrants, I bring a culturally informed lens to my work and value the richness that diversity and inclusion bring to the therapeutic process. My faith also grounds me and informs my commitment to providing ethical, compassionate care. I look forward to the opportunity to support your growth and help you build the life you envision.

I am a cisgender bilingual (English/ Spanish) clinician with a deep understanding of the unique challenges that first responders and their families face while building strong communication habits and prioritizing relationships. After work, it seems sometimes hard to come back to the present moment to enjoy time with your family or invest it in self-care. Whether you're facing major transition, or simply trying to hold everything together—I’m here to help you find balance, strength, and growth.

My name is Connie Owens, I am passionate about helping women overcome trauma and Narcissistic abuse. My approach is Holistic. We will address the 4 interdependent parts of self; 1. Mind, 2. Body, 3. Soul, and 4. Spirit. I believe that we are each uniquely different and to heal all of you we will need to treat all of you. Together we will develop a plan to look at every aspect of your life to see how it contributes to causing you emotional pain, and then focus on a solution to help you overcome the emotional pain, for good.

Hi! My name is Gilmarie, but you can feel free to call me Gigi. I am a licensed, clinical social worker providing individual therapy and couples counseling for clients in Illinois as well as Florida. I am bilingual in Spanish and English and am of Puerto Rican descent. As a social worker/therapist, I love working with people and I believe that everyone deserves to be treated with dignity and respect. It is an honor to walk through life with my clients. Also, I enjoy providing faith-based counseling for those who desire to incorporate their faith in their therapeutic journey.

My individualized and pro-active approach helps create a supportive environment where clients can feel comfortable addressing life’s challenges through a strength based, solution focused and change oriented approach. It also helps people of all ages and ethnic backgrounds develop self-awareness, self-confidence and see life from a different perspective in order for them to believe in themselves and cope effectively with emotional, behavioral and stress-related problems. My therapeutic approach involves understanding how the patient’s past impacts their current level of functioning and then through this self-awareness, help them make healthier decisions today in order to reach their full potential and live mentally, physically and spiritually healthier lives.

I am an Licensed Mental Health Counselor working in the Orlando area for over 10 years. My approach is supportive, compassionate, and empathetic. I am from Hungary and have completed all my higher-level education in Florida. I specialize in individual counseling for adolescents and adults in my own private practice. In my leisure time, I am passionate about helping / rescuing dogs, soccer, zumba, and Formula 1.

Throughout my life, I have always been drawn to the human condition. Before becoming a therapist, I often found myself taking on roles as a helper, listener, and encourager to those around me. For years, I was unsure what path would lead me to a place where I could help others. While attending college, I began to learn about different organizations advocating for mental health and serving different communities. My passion for mental health grew, as did my certainty in becoming a therapist.

Hi! My name is Shalom Adler ,and I am excited to be a part of the Grow Therapy team. We all want to live a meaningful and stress-free life, and while I cannot guarantee that you will not experience stress (we all do), I can help you navigate and cope with all that life throws at you. As the great psychiatrist Viktor Frankl says, “There is nothing in the world … that would so effectively help one to survive even the worst conditions as the knowledge that there is a meaning in one's life.” I have over thirty years of experience in helping, guiding and counseling individuals, couples and families. I treat everyone the way I would like to be treated, with respect, compassion, dignity and empathy. I have faced my own mental health challenges over the years, and this gives me a unique perspective that will help me help you. I will not attempt to model you in my image, but I will work as hard as I can to help you reach your fullest potential and overcome your own challenges. I will meet you where you are and evaluate your strengths and needs. We will work collaboratively to achieve your goals and aspirations.

My approach is holistic and encompasses the whole person, addressing many dimensions of well-being, including biological, psychological, social, cultural, and spiritual factors. I work with clients who have dual diagnoses, for example, a mental health disorder and a substance use disorder, or more than one mental illness, for example, bipolar disorder and PTSD. Many of the clients I work with do not meet criteria for PTSD, but have post-traumatic stress that is causing other conditions.

As a licensed Mental Health Counselor in Florida and Maine, I have had much success in helping patients in overcoming challenges with depression, anxiety, anger, PTSD, self-esteem, social skills and communication to name a few. After seeing many successes with my patients, I have come to fully trust in the therapeutic process as an important and effective tool in helping individuals to overcome mental health challenges and experience tremendous growth in many areas of their lives.