Hi there! Thank you for checking out my profile. I am Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the state of Florida with over four years of clinical experience. I earned my Bachelor's and Master's degrees in Clinical Social Work from the University of South Florida. No matter what you're struggling with, I pride myself in always seeing you as a person first and working to understand what has brought you thus far and how we can improve your daily living together. I completed my master's level clinical internship at a partial hospitalization clinic where I specialized in treating anxiety, OCD, eating disorders, and depression. I also have two years of experience treating clients who struggle with addiction to substances. I enjoy working with clients who are highly motivated to help them utilize their strengths to stop allowing their symptoms to rule their life. For those that would like to incorporate their Christian faith into treatment, I am a practicing Christian and would love to use God's word to help you overcome your mental health concerns.

Hello all. I'm a Marriage and Family Therapist who graduated from Nova Southeastern University. I have a diverse and valuable background in supporting individuals through various life transitions and challenges. My experience as both a therapist and a case manager provided me with a well-rounded perspective on the needs of the clients. Due to this experience, I focus on working with young adults and adults on challenges such as life transition, boundaries, values, anxiety, family relationships, and communication. Working with clients in the therapy room with these challenges is crucial as these are common areas where many people need support and guidance.

Welcome! I'm Kathie, Take a moment to acknowledge you've taken the first step towards bettering your mental health because, let's be honest - starting therapy can be empowering, confusing, or scary, all at the same time. I strive to create a safe and welcoming environment that allows clients to explore obstacles with concerns related to anxiety, depression, and/or self-care. I focus on helping clients develop assertive communication & boundaries with themselves and those around them that can help improve their quality of life. Counseling can foster personal development in whatever way you may be seeking and help build the life you so deeply deserve. If that's what you're looking for, I'm here when you're ready to share.

Hello, I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I hold Doctoral Degrees in education, religious sciences, and a master's degree in social work. I have 25 years of experience working with children, youth, families, individuals, and veterans helping them address and overcome mental health challenges and the problems that life puts in our path. I am also a christian, husband, father, and veteran. I enjoy bringing my practical experience, insights and wisdom into the therapeutic relationship in order to help the people I work with.

Have you been struggling to find purpose and meaning in your life? Is it leading to anxiety and depression? Welcome to a safe space to talk about your hopes, fears and dreams. Journey with me on a path of discovering what will truly make you happy. You were made for great things. If you are ready to get started, sign up for a session today.

Hello, I have been a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist for the past 10 years. I have worked with children, adolescents, young adults and older adults. I have also worked with family units to help with parent/child conflicts, setting appropriate boundaries and many more issues that occur within families. I have helped other clients dealing with anxiety, depression and grief.

Hi! I’m a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) based in Florida. I received my Master’s from Capella University and have been practicing for 8 years. I help everyone from young adults struggling with emerging adult issues to those who are in their 60’s transitioning into retirement. I help adults struggling with depression, anxiety and all mental health issues associated with both.

Hello and welcome. I'm a bilingual Licensed Mental Health Counselor with over a decade of experience. I understand that you may have arrived here feeling lost, desperate, or even on the brink of giving up. I'm truly glad you're here. Dealing with emotions and feelings can be draining and exhausting, but please don't lose hope. That's precisely why I'm here—to offer hope. Whether you're facing stress, loss, anxiety, lack of motivation, emotional numbness, self-condemnation, doubt, guilt, or frustration, please know that there is hope. I'm dedicated to equipping you with realistic and practical solutions that will help you rediscover yourself and find joy in life once again, for yourself and for those who care about you. You possess the strength to become the best version of yourself, and if you believe it, I'm excited to witness that transformation.

I am deeply honored that you are considering me as your counselor. I have experienced how difficult it is to choose a counselor and my hope is to make that choice as easy as possible for you. Despite my best efforts to give you the information you need on this page, the information that’s important for choosing a counselor is different for everyone. I have decided to focus on Austin-the-counselor on this page but, if you would like to ask me any questions about Austin-the-person or about counseling with me before making your decision, I would be happy to answer your questions. Since becoming a counselor, I have worked in a variety of community counseling settings. I have worked with clients from ages 3 through 80 and with individuals, couples, and families. With that breadth of experience, very little shocks or surprises me and I have gotten a pretty good sense of where the types of counseling that play to my strengths as a counselor overlap with the types of counseling that are helpful for my clients. This sense (along with learning about lots and lots of research into what helps people find and maintain mental health) has led to the following guiding principles that shape all the counseling I do: 1) The client is always in charge. People are complex and come with years of history that I can never know all of. I know a lot of things but you will always be the one who decides what you want to get out of counseling, how we work towards that goal, whether or not what we’re doing seems to be working, and when we’re done. I will support you in all of those decisions: I will give you information about different possibilities and what’s likely to work, I will help you understand how you feel about different options and possibilities, I will even tell you what I would advise doing but the final say is always yours. 2) Change and health happen through relationships. I could write a book about how I know this is true and would be happy to have the opportunity to convince you of it but for here I will focus on two implications that it has on counseling. The first is that the work we do in counseling will touch on how your relationships impact your health. No matter what you come in for, there are always relational implications of change and relational factors that contribute to whatever it is that you came to counseling to change. The second implication is that the relationship between you and me matters. Change can only happen in counseling because of that relationship. It’s my responsibility to make our relationship a place where you feel heard and accepted and that is always my first priority because nothing else we do really works without it. 3) Counseling should be efficient. Counseling has significant costs in time and money. I think the benefits far outweigh the costs but if I can give you the benefits while helping you save on the costs then I want to do that. Also, people come to counseling because they are experiencing pain. I want to end that pain as quickly as possible. So I choose approaches to counseling that generally work more quickly. That being said, I don’t want to you to feel better for three to six months and then need counseling again because we only worked on symptom relief and didn’t bring healing to the underlying causes. That doesn’t seem very efficient to me. So my goal is to provide as long-lasting and complete help as possible in as little time as possible.

Hi! I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Florida. I received my Masters in Social Work from Florida State University and have been practicing for 6 years. I help people of all ages who struggle with anxiety and the stressors of life. I love working with individuals to overcome their fears and anxiety so that they can become the person they were created to be. I have also developed skills to work with couples to help strengthen communication and connection.

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 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.

Hello, my name is Takiyah Thomas Licensed Mental Health Counselor LMHC based in Florida with 4 years of experience. I want to start affirming you by saying "You are improving your mental health symptoms every day." I'm stating this because you made the healthy choice to seek therapy. As your therapist I will always be on the lookout for strengths and empowering tools that I can use to keep you motivated to stay the course. Why? Because many times our maladaptive responses to our mental health symptoms form habits that require motivation and practice to unlearn. I will be there every step of the way to encourage you to keep moving forward. You got this, but it's nice to have your own personal cheerleader encouraging you and believing in you.

Hi! My name is Amy Morantes and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the state of Florida. I have provided individual therapy for people ages 18 to 80 years old. I earned a Bachelors of Science in Family Studies from the University of Maryland and my Masters in Social Work from Howard University. I have been working as a social worker for over 25 years. I believe it is important to meet people where they are emotionally and help them to identify and achieve their goals.

Hi, I'm Aaron. Are you someone who just feels like life is kicking you while you are down? Are you constantly looking in the mirror and disliking what you see? Do you find that no matter where you are and who you are with, you still feel alone? Let's see if we can change that. Let's aim to challenge our thoughts and be there for ourselves. Let's create a plan that will empower us to take back control over our life and love what we see when looking in the mirror. Let's work together to live a happy and more fulfilling life. I strive to help high-functioning individuals to rediscover their inner strength to overcome their trauma, anxiety, depression, or relationship issues. I work with clients to help them challenge the thoughts holding them back. I implement a variety of therapeutic techniques to fit the needs of the client. I also use music and guided meditations to facilitate self-understand, along with providing tools they can use at home to help deal with stress, anxiety and depression. My main focus is to empower clients to better enable them to understand what is in their control and how they can make positive changes in their life. Reaching out for help is always scary because you do not know where to start or what to expect. In our sessions together, I'll meet you with compassion and evidence-based techniques so you can overcome the hangups and habits holding you back.

I am a licensed mental health counselor who seeks to help clients gain insight into their mental health and/or substance abuse issues. Part of my focus is on empowering clients through self-awareness and self-compassion. I understand the power of dynamics and also work with couples and families to find cohesion. Faith-based counseling is available as well. Read

Peace. Happiness. Love. Success. We seek them. We want them. As we see them within reach, we are knocked down by the challenges and difficulties of life. We find, instead, lives that are filled with anxiety, sadness, grief, trauma, loss and failure. I know this too well. I have experienced this in my own life and in the life of my clients. It does not matter where you are in your life. I have had celebrity clients at the top of their field. I have worked with gold medal athletes. I have worked with businessmen and women, housewives, families, adolescents. I have also worked with those who have lost everything to the ravishes of substance use and with men serving life in prison. It is possible to navigate the dangerous waters of life, but you will need a guide. I am that guide. I have excellent education from Palm Beach Atlantic University. I have a wealth of experience. I have over three decades of experience as a husband, father, grandfather, youth pastor, counselor and university professor. I have worked in the church, private practice (in Florida and the Bahamas), community mental health (specializing in crisis and families with at-risk-adolescents), foster care, substance abuse, juvenile justice and the prisons. I have maintained my relevance by teaching at the university level, advising a best-selling author on the psychological aspects of his book, and serving as a consultant to other mental health agencies. I have wonderful experience working with anxiety, depression, anger, parenting issues, challenging children and teenagers, grief, trauma, substance use issues, family and relationship issues, LGBT issues, and other issues and concerns. I have helped my clients find peace with themselves, with others and in their situations. I have helped my clients find happiness, even amid loss. I have helped my clients find belonging and love in healthy and supportive relationships. I have helped my clients increase their ability to succeed by changing their thinking. One of the foundations of my life and my work was written by M. Scott Peck in The Road Less Travelled. He wrote, “Life is difficult. This is a great truth, one of the greatest truths… Life is a series of problems. Do we want to moan about them or solve them? Do we want to teach our children to solve them?” Let’s start today to solve some of life’s problems and to begin to grasp peace, happiness, love and success.

As a first-generation therapist, I am rooted in my Hispanic heritage, culture, and faith. Native to Puerto Rico and raised in South Florida. Fueled by the desire to help people and walk alongside them, I chose to pursue a career in mental health counseling. We all have battles we’re fighting, why do it alone? Together we will empower you to reach your goals.

¡Hola! Tu no estas sola: estoy aqui para ayudarte. My mission: To guide women stuck repeating the same relationship patterns, leaving them feeling lost and confused, to break free from suffering and learn to feel good and love again in a safe and non-judgmental space. : My vision is to create a ripple effect of healing and empowerment, starting with women, extending to individuals, couples, families, communities, and ultimately contributing to the healing of the world. Together, we embark on a journey of personal growth and positive change. You're Not Alone: Let's Tackle Emotional Pain Together.

Welcome! I’m Cassandra Castro, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker based in Tampa, with 9 years of experience in the mental health field. I’m a proud alumna of the University of South Florida, where I earned both my Bachelor’s and Master's degrees in Social Work. I've had the privilege of working with individuals across the lifespan, from children and teens to families and adults. My approach is rooted in empathy, understanding, and collaboration, as I believe in meeting each client where they are on their unique journey.

I am a Florida Licensed, Qualified, and Client-focused Mental Health professional with over a decade of experience in the healthcare field as a Mental Health Therapist. My approach is centered on bringing harmony and success to my patients’ lives. Building trust and fostering a strong therapeutic relationship are essential to me. I work diligently to create a comfortable and supportive atmosphere where clients feel valued and actively engaged in their treatment process. With both academic knowledge and practical experience as a Mental Health Professional, I am committed to providing excellent and comprehensive services to all my clients. My expertise lies in successfully treating patients with a wide range of disorders. Holding a master’s degree in counseling psychology with a specialization in Mental Health, I have extensive experience working with students across the Broward County School District; currently serving as one of the Broward County School-based therapists. Throughout my career, I have effectively treated clients suffering from various disorders, including Bipolar Disorder, Schizophrenia, ADHD, Panic Disorder, Generalized Anxiety Disorder, PTSD, and substance abuse disorders. I am comfortable doing my part to bring harmony and success to patients. I'm highly capable of conducting clinical assessments, creating personalized treatment plans, organizing successful therapy sessions, and supervising course of treatment. Knowledgeable in providing intensive school-based, in home and virtual services to successfully address mental health, emotional, and behavioral issues. As a Mental Health professional, I have treated many clients throughout my career who suffer from various disorders ranging from Bipolar Disorder, Schizophrenia, ADHD, Panic Disorder, Generalized Anxiety Disorder, PTSD, substance abuse disorder etc.

It takes courage to seek out a fulfilling and happy life, and to take the first step towards making the change. When was the last time you gave yourself the personal attention you deserve to talk to someone about your mental health? Sometimes it seems difficult and overwhelming when you are faced with challenges to move on, and to overcome the pain and struggles you are experiencing. The stress, anxiety, trauma, relationship issues, grief, anger, and all of life changes can negatively impact your well-being. I am here to support and empower you in your journey to health and wellness. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker based in Florida with over 5 yrs years of experience working with clients. I have experience helping clients with stress, anxiety and depression to achieve self-esteem and confidence. As your therapist, I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity and compassion. I will tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique needs. For clients who will like to integrate faith into treatment, I offer personalized Faith-Based Telehealth services tailored to the specific needs of clients. This provides an opportunity for individuals to learn more about themselves, gain deeper insight, and create a sense of self-acceptance, and incorporating christian spirituality in the healing process.

Hello, I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in the state of Florida. I received my Master’s degree from Saint Leo University in 2020 but have been working in the community for (15) years. My goals is to help clients who struggle with managing their emotions and developing healthy coping strategies to challenge negative thinking and improving decision-making skills.

Hi there! My name is Natalie, I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I have worked in the mental health field for 8 years. I would say my strong suit is working with clients dealing with: mens Issues, military populations, prenatal/postpartum depression and anxiety, low self- esteem, and social anxiety. My passion is working with people going through their toughest moments and watching them transform into the best version of themselves in the process. I really believe that each client deserves individualized treatment, not just a "cookie cutter" approach. I take my time building trust with my clients so they feel safe to be vulnerable in sessions with me. My ultimate goal is to create an environment where healing can happen.

"Do you feel overwhelmed, anxious, challenged with life transitions? Anxiety, stress management, and life transitions are interconnected aspects of our lives that can significantly impact our well-being. I help you identify triggers and patterns of thinking that hold you back from being the best you. Together, we will use various strategies such as mindfulness, cognitive behavioral therapy and integrate spirituality if desired to manage triggers and help transform negative thinking to propel you forward. Whether you're dealing with being overwhelmed, relationship issues or cycles of anxiety and depression, I'm here to help. Seeking therapy can feel pretty scary but you're making the right choice. You deserve a safe space to heal and grow. In our sessions, I'll meet you with compassion and evidence-based techniques that will empower you to move forward and win in life.

Hello I am Aida Sek, LCSW, a bilingual trauma psychotherapist, holding licenses in the states of Florida and Colorado. Some of my specialties include trauma, addiction and codependency recovery, PTSD resolution through EMDR, relationship issues, anxiety, depression, grief and loss, conflict resolution, multicultural and adjustment issues. Being born in Colombia, made me understand the value and importance of cultural, ethnic, and varied backgrounds, and recognize the multitude of strengths born from these areas. Specific to my practice, each client is met with a sacredness regarding their culture and background, holding the client in unconditional positive regard.