Therapists serving clients in Boca Raton, FL

Hi! My name is Claire and I'm a licensed mental health therapist with the state of Florida. I received my master in mental health counseling in 2013 and have been working in the field since then. I've worked in all aspects of mental health including private practice, outpatient services, and inpatient therapy services. I enjoy working with an approach that is centered in cognitive behavioral therapy that also stems in solution focused brief therapy and person-centered theory. I have a practice in gaining the rapport of my patient through being able to work with them to understand each individual and to set specific goals so we always know where we are going. Sometimes counseling is a bit like a road trip, without the map we wouldn't know where we are going. My strengths in counseling include depression, anxiety, stress, increasing self-esteem and confidence, coping with life issues, as well as coping with addictions. I also have background in working with bipolar disorder, coping with trauma, increasing communication skills, family/relationship conflicts, and anger management. I look forward to being able to help you in any of these areas or any that may spring up throughout our counseling process. Coming into therapy can be a difficult journey, but it will be the most worthwhile journey for you and I'll be happy to be able to help you throughout the journey. Let's do this together to be able to make the best of it all!

Hello! My name is Erica Keller and I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, and a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor in the Tampa Bay Area. Prior to receiving my licensure, I provided counseling services as a Registered Mental Health Counselor Intern for two years. I have a wide range of experience working with children, teens and adults. I attended the University of Central Florida where I obtained my Bachelors of Science in Psychology. From there, I went on to attend the University of South Florida and earned my Masters of Arts in Rehabilitation and Mental Health Counseling with a certificate in Marriage and Family Therapy. I work with individuals with a wide range of concerns including anxiety, depression, transitional life stages, neuro-developmental disorders, couples, and trauma. I follow an eclectic approach with a focus on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. My goal is to always make sure my client feels safe in session. I strive to empower and help reframe negative thinking. I am not the expert on my client's life and work to be a support system through their therapeutic journey. Thank you for taking the first step towards bettering your mental health. I look forward to working with you! Please note: I am generally available during normal business hours from Monday through Friday; however, during the weekend, there may be a delay in response time. Thank you for understanding.

Welcome to a new way of looking at life. We are going to problem-solve and overcome obstacles together. All you will need is to be open and willing to work through the process. I started out my career working at the Department of Children and Families in New York where I discovered I wanted to obtain my Master’s degree in Counseling because I wanted to help individuals achieve their goals. I obtained my degree and commenced in the counseling field in 1996 working with families. I gained experience in mood disorders (depression, bipolar), substance abuse, conduct issues, and familial conflict. As the years passed, my knowledge expanded in mental health and substance abuse while working in inpatient and outpatient treatment with adults. I currently live in Florida where I achieved my LMHC and continue to work with individuals grappling with emotional, behavioral, and cognitive conditions. My ability to speak two languages (Spanish and English) has allowed me to reach a broader population. I know how difficult it is to make the decision to ask for help and begin the process of modifying ones thoughts and behaviors. However, I want to make this journey as smooth and painless as possible. I see emotional serenity in your future and I look forward to hearing from you.

These are troubling, lonely times. There are so many things to worry about...losing my job, how will I pay my rent? pay my mortgage? cover my car payment? Please contact me for help. I have been trained in Traumatic Incident Reduction, an evidence based method of reducing symptoms due to trauma or PTSD. I have in depth training in psychodynamic psychotherapy which helps get to the root of what may be causing symptoms of depression, anxiety and repeated relationship issues. I would like to talk to you about what you are going through and feeling. There is nothing worse than feeling like no one else can understand you, so, therefore, you are alone. I hope to hear from you. You do not need to feel alone. Please contact me, I look forward to working with you. I graduated from Columbia University School of Social Work in 1996. It has repeatedly been rated the #1 best school in the country for the masters degree in social work.

Hello! I am a Licensed Psychologist (Psy.D.) in the state of Florida with 8 years of experience working as therapist and psychological evaluator in both outpatient and correctional settings. I have experience working with children, adolescents, and adults with a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, difficulties with anger management, relationship problems, and parenting issues. I have also helped many people with histories of addiction, physical trauma, and emotional abuse. My counseling style is warm and interactive. I consider the client/therapist relationship to be the fundamental foundation for successful counseling, so I strive to provide a laid-back and non-judgmental atmosphere, where trust between client and therapist can be rooted and nurtured. I primarily utilize Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), which are client centered and goal-oriented approaches that enable me to support, encourage, educate, and empower my clients. We will work together to identify faulty thinking and behavior patterns and learn better ways of coping with life’s stressors. I commend you for having the courage to seek treatment at betterhelp.com. You’ve taken the first, and perhaps most difficult step! Change is not easy, but I am here to support you in overcoming life’s obstacles and becoming the best version of you that you can be! I look forward to working with you! Take care, Dr. Cavinder

Hi. I'm a Florida-based Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) with almost 20 years experience. I've worked with adolescents to older adults, victim's of crime to inmates, people with one diagnosis to those with co-occurring disorders, in the outpatient and inpatient setting, with individuals and groups. I spent several years as a rape crisis and trauma recovery therapist at a local Community Mental Health Center; so most of my experience has been in the non-profit arena. I'm passionate about women's issues but I enjoy working with all different kinds of people and problems and my treatment approach reflects that. I use an eclectic variety of theories to help people. I enjoy challenging clients to challenge themselves, to learn and grow. I find cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) to broadly be the most effective approach but sometimes dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT) or client-centered works best. Sometimes people have what they need to get things worked out and just might need a solid sounding broad; to offer support by just listening & normalizing what they're going through. Whatever the need may be, my goal is to offer a supportive and safe space to address it. I start by meeting the client where they are and continue by working collaboratively with them to achieve their goals. I strive to empower them, by building on the strengths they already have and providing the skills and tools they may be missing. I enjoy helping people be their whole and authentic self!

Hello! I'm Heather, a Licensed Mental Health Counselor based in South Florida. Let me share a bit about my journey. I started off my education at the University of Florida, where I majored in Biochemistry and Gender Studies. Life took me on a different path, however, when I realized pharmacy wasn't my calling. So, I headed back to school and in 2016, I earned my Master of Science in Counseling Psychology from Florida International University. I’ll always be a Gator, though! How many times in the last week have you said something along the lines of, “Are you fucking kidding me?” or "Why do I keep doing this shit over and over?" Clients that work well with me have probably said them a bunch of times. Are you part of Gen Z and struggling with anxiety and/or depression because of the socioeconomic and political climate in the US? Maybe you’re a millennial trying to balance being perfect in your career, maintaining friendships (likely by making plans to make plans), attending friend’s weddings/baby showers, and scrolling the dating apps trying to find the love of your life (maybe this time you reactivate your account will be different!). Perhaps you’re just trying to grapple with the millionth ‘once in a lifetime’ event that happened this week, or you’re a parent wanting to heal the trauma from your own childhood so you don’t traumatize your kid(s) the way your own parent(s) traumatized you. Or — you’re a first responder, a therapist, or even a ‘regular’ person simply struggling to navigate your daily reality and its complexities. I've had the privilege of working with clients struggling with a diverse range of issues, including trauma/PTSD, anxiety/panic attacks, body image concerns, perfectionism, emotional detachment, low self-esteem, phobias, and much more. More specifically, my expertise includes working with survivors of mass shootings and community-based traumas, millennials, individuals experiencing panic attacks, fellow mental health professionals, first responders, pre/post-op bariatric patients, and parents looking to break the cycle of intergenerational trauma. My approach to therapy is all about creating a space for clients to develop bottom-up coping skills and healing from trauma. I firmly believe that many of the challenges people face today can be traced back to unresolved childhood experiences. But here's the good news: I believe everyone has the potential to heal and build a happier, more stable future. I view participation in counseling as a partnership between the client and therapist. Clients define the problem(s) to be worked on and therapists use specialized knowledge to help their client bring attain their goals. While this sounds easy, clients often struggle to make changes, especially early on - change is uncomfortable, so it often feels easier to avoid. Most of the progress made in therapy is done outside of and between sessions, so what clients do between sessions will impact the sessions themselves. When I am not working, I spend my time at stand-up comedy shows, playing board games, going to live metal shows, playing with my pets, spending time with friends, and scrolling social media.

My name is Gretchen Raring and I am a dedicated Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW-NJ, FL, AZ & ND, LICSW-MA). I received my Master's Degree in Social Work at Temple University in Philadelphia. I have over 20 years experience of specializing in treatment, outreach, and engagement with the mental health, addiction, homeless, incarcerated and/or veteran's population. Clinical managerial and program development experiences focusing on the seriously mentally ill involved in the Criminal Justice System. My key strengths are successful in outpatient therapy, community outreach, community collaboration leader, and history of successful program development. As a therapist, I believe in therapeutic relationships based on deep acceptance, geniuneness and collaboration towards personal development. I believe the needs and abilities of each individual are different and work with you to determine what approaches and techniques are most in line with your needs and strengths. My goal through therapy is to empower and motivate you to make positive changes towards the goals established while we are learning how to have a better understanding of ourselves. In my work with individuals, teenagers, young adults, families and couples, I use an eclectic approach depending on what will be effective. This may include humanistic therapy, CBT, trauma recovery model, supportive therapy, psychodynamic, integrative and/or emotion focused therapy. Please reference the full list below of the different therapeutic approaches that I use depending on the goals that are established together in therapy. I specialize in the treatment of mood and adjustment disorders, anxiety disorders, depression, grief and loss and PTSD. Please see the full list below that outlines what areas of experience I have in regards to the different types of therapies provided. I recognize and respect the courage it takes to make that first step and seek help, and it is a priviledge to me to accompany you/couple/family on your journey.

Hello, my name is Natali Frisby. I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in Florida. I have been providing individual and family therapy services to adults and children for the past 3 years. I have also worked with families for the past 10 years to assist them in transforming their families to collaborate and thrive with each other. I work with individual and families to cope concerning anxiety, depression, trauma, sleep disturbance, parenting concerns, stress management, relationship conflicts, communication difficulties, grief and loss, life transitions, feeling overwhelmed, and feelings of low self-worth. I have extensive experience working with children in foster care and adoption thought the foster care system. I would describe my therapeutic approach as individualized and empathic, while empowering my client to become the best version of themselves. I believe in treating every individual with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. I meet my clients where they are and firmly believe they are the experts of their lives. We will work collaboratively to discover what strategies and solutions work best for you. My approach combines Cognitive Behavioral, Client Centered, and Solution Focused techniques. I do enjoy using art as a coping mechanism with my clients. However, I will collaborate with you to customize our treatment to best fit your individualized needs. Together we can figure out any unhelpful and challenging thought patterns that contribute to negative feelings. We can work on improving communication skills, processing difficult experiences, and improving feelings of self-worth, self-esteem, and self-confidence. It takes courage to take the first steps towards change. I look forward to working with you to help you heal, obtain insight for personal growth, and become the best version of you.

I am Licensed Clinical Social Worker and a Certified Integrative Mental Health Profession in Florida with 10 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, trauma, abuse, motivation, self esteem, confidence, & depression. I use a psychotherapeutic approach and I may also incorporate aspects of health which include looking at nutrition, supplements, sleep, and gut health for a whole body approach to mental health. I work with my clients to create an open and safe environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared without fear of judgment. Taking the first step to sign up for therapy can take courage and I am proud of you for getting started!