Therapists in Pembroke Pines, FL
You have a few options when looking for a therapist in Pembroke Pines, FL. You can contact a Pembroke Pines clinic, wellness center, or independent practice to make an in-person appointment, or you can seek counseling services online.
With an online therapy platform like BetterHelp, you can find mental health services from the comfort of your own home. A therapist is more than a life coach. Every therapist on the BetterHelp platform has a minimum of a master’s degree and is licensed to practice as a counselor in the mental health field. While this platform does not offer some services like play therapy, BetterHelp therapists can help with a variety of situations, including major life changes, eating disorders, stress management, family conflict, or personal growth. When people in Pembroke Pines find themselves having difficulty coping with life’s challenges, therapy can help. Connect with a local counselor below to get started.
Melissa Pesce
Clinician
License Type(s): LCSW
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietySleeping disordersSelf esteemCoping with life changesCompassion fatigue
12 years offering treatment
Hi and thank you for having the courage to take this first step. Life is a journey. Through my passion to empower you, I will help move you on a path forward in life. I will guide you through discovering your strengths and self-awareness to bring you clarity and direction. I am open-minded and create an environment that promotes healing and transformation. I was born and raised in upstate New York. Completed my bachelors in exercise science from Ithaca College and a masters in social work from University of South Florida. I am a licensed clinical social worker, LCSW, in the state of Florida. I have over 8 years clinical experience and also the owner of a private practice. My integrative therapeutic approach utilizes trauma focused, cognitive behavior, and mindfulness techniques. Other types of evidenced based techniques I incorporate are strength based, solution focused, family systems, holistic, client centered and culturally sensitive. My office hours are Monday - Wednesday 9am - 7pm; Thursday - by appointment only. Live sessions are offered via phone or video. I look forward to helping you grow and move you forward into the next chapter in your life. Let’s get started!
Teresa Robertson
Clinician
License Type(s): MA,LMHC,LCPC
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesGriefDepressionCoping with life changes
19 years offering treatment
I am licensed in the state of Florida and Illinois as a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, LMHC and a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC. I have been in private practice since 2014, first in Illinois and currently in Florida. Prior to private practice, I worked in community mental health/social service settings for over 18 years providing a variety of counseling services to a diverse population. I earned a master’s degree in professional counseling from the Illinois School of Professional Psychology in 1999 and recently completed additional graduate level courses in human sexuality, grief/loss, and trauma counseling. During that time, I extensively studied and researched these areas which provided me with additional skills and knowledge on trauma-informed treatment. I completed training for EMDR, Clinical Trauma Professional, Psychological First Aid, and FEMA – community preparedness. I have worked with clients struggling with a variety of mood and behavior challenges including depression, anxiety, ADHD, trauma and other stress related issues. In addition, assisted clients with concerns related to parenting, divorce, grief/loss, self-esteem, relationship problems, social/peer issues, bullying, changes/transitions, women’s issues, and work/school/family related stress. My treatment approach is from an integrative perspective, a view of helping people that is not restricted to one approach. I draw from a variety of approaches and treatments techniques including but not limited to, psychodynamic, client-centered, cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), mindfulness-based therapy, as well as an understanding of how our brains respond to stress and trauma. I work to integrate those therapeutic techniques that are most useful with a client’s unique characters, preferences, and individual needs, as well as adjusting them to one’s social/cultural context. I will work collaboratively with you and encourage your input throughout this process. I am committed to provide quality care where integrity and trust are top priorities. My mission is to help one gain insight, self-acceptance, and fulfillment, as well as the skills needed to thrive and succeed in life.
Kimberly Herring
Clinician
License Type(s): LCSW
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietyTrauma and abuseSelf esteemDepression
20 years offering treatment
Hi. I'm a Florida-based Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) with over 20 years of 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, dual diagnosis, 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; 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!
Brooks Johnson
Clinician
License Type(s): LMHC
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesSelf esteemBipolar disorderDepression
27 years offering treatment
I start with the assumption that every human being has a purpose and the ability to be a productive member of society. I believe that we all have an optimal self and that it is helpful to have someone act as a mirror and a support to keep moving toward that optimal self. I primarily utilize the practice of neuropsychotherapy, although this approach leaves room for most other theories under its umbrella. My approach often employs the theory and techniques of Person-Centered, Cognitive-Behavioral, Adlerian, and Existential therapies. I believe in a healthy mind, body, and soul, and in that vein, I provide counseling in spiritual matters tailored to each client’s personal beliefs. I am proud of my formal education, and I obviously could not do this work without it. However, the key to my ability to help others has always been the education I’ve garnered through my own life experiences. I draw on both of these influences as appropriate.
Dr. Julie Eberwein
Clinician
License Type(s): PhD,LMHC,CAP
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietyAddictionsLGBTRelationship issuesDepression
20 years offering treatment
I am licensed in Florida and Tennessee with over 20 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with mood instability, stress and anxiety, co-occurring disorders, substance use and addiction, LGBTQIA+ related issues, and relationship challenges. I work with couples to repair trust, improve communication, and strengthen their emotional intimacy with each other. I believe that you are the expert of your story and that you have many strengths that will assist you in overcoming things that challenge you. It takes courage to seek out a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards a change. I am here to support & empower you in that journey.
Candace Tompkins
Clinician
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietyGriefSelf esteemDepressionCompassion fatigue
12 years offering treatment
I am licensed in Florida with 12 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, coping with grief and loss, motivation, self esteem, and confidence, & depression. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. I will tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs. It takes courage to seek out a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards a change. I am here to support & empower you in that journey.
Morgan Ajello
Clinician
License Type(s): M.S.,LPC,NCC
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseDepressionCoping with life changes
6 years offering treatment
I believe that therapy is a collaborative process. I work with my clients to set personalized goals and develop a treatment plan that is tailored to your individual needs. I am a Masters level clinician licensed in both Connecticut and Florida, as well as Board Certified National Counselor. Owning and operating in the private practice setting for the last 6 years. I have years of experience working with individuals on a wide range of issues such as Trauma, Anxiety, Sexual Dysfunctions, Family Conflict, and more. I use a psychodynamic approach that utilizes evidence based techniques such as CBT, DBT, ACT, Solution Focused, Family Systems, and Trauma focused to name a few. I am committed to creating a safe and supportive environment where individuals can feel comfortable exploring their thoughts, feelings, and experiences. And here to help you achieve your personal growth goals. I look forward to working with you.
Chelsee Najjar
Clinician
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietyLGBTIntimacy-related issuesSelf esteemDepression
8 years offering treatment
I have been working in the mental health field for over 8 years working with clients through a variety of issues such as anxiety, depression, trauma, intimacy, mood disorders, and impulsiveness. I use a positive and nonjudgmental approach in my counseling and I strongly believe in the importance of accepting who we truly are to find a sense of peace. Where one person sees a weakness, I see a strength that has not been polished yet. I would love to be the person who laughs and cries with you as we explore your life and other areas you want to discuss. My therapeutic approaches are very eclectic and will largely depend on the reasons you wish to speak with a therapist as well as how it matches with your personality. My main approaches in counseling include DBT, CBT, Solution-Focused Counseling, Gestalt, and Person-Centered. Why I might be the right therapist for you: I meet you where you are at emotionally, but I will provide gentle nudges to help you continue to flourish in life. I am not on BetterHelp to make money. I am currently one of two mental health educators in the state of Florida (teaching therapists how to do therapy in prison); I am on BetterHelp because I love therapy and I am unable to do therapy in my current position. I will not have a full caseload as some other therapists will have on here, giving me more time to put my energy into the select few clients I work with. I have a broad history of working in different populations such as teens (most of my experience has been working with juvenile males, but I have also worked with females regarding depression and anxiety), kiddos, adults in the community and incarcerated, sexual disorders, and adults in inpatient treatment. If you think it, I've probably already heard it or seen it, meaning I won't have any judgment toward you and your thoughts/behaviors. My goal is to work myself out of a job, meaning I want you to feel better. If you're willing to put the work in, so am I.
Lakeya Storr
Clinician
Mental Wellness Specialties: GriefParenting issuesSelf esteemCoping with life changes
5 years offering treatment
My aim is to support clients in achieving their therapeutic goals and embracing their fullest potential. I equip clients with tools to improve their mindset and emotional well-being. My ideal client is someone navigating a significant life transition, whether it's due to divorce, the end of a long-term relationship, the loss of a loved one, or adjusting to an empty nest. In therapy, I meet clients where they are, offering a non-judgmental space for them to express themselves authentically. With a solution-oriented and open-minded approach, I infuse sessions with humor and affirmations. I am like your Sherpa, helping you "over the mountain" to reach your objective. It's your journey and I can help you get there. The therapeutic alliance between a client and their therapist is one of the biggest factors to having a successful clinical outcome; Therefore, I offer a free 15 minute consultation call so that you can learn more about me and my background. You can reach me via telephone during business hours or via email 24/7. I will respond as soon as possible.
Michele Griffith
Clinician
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietyGriefSelf esteemCoping with life changesCompassion fatigue
14 years offering treatment
I am licensed in Kansas with 14 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, coping with grief and loss, motivation, self esteem, and confidence, & coping with life changes. 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!
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What types of therapists are available to clients in Pembroke Pines?
Understanding the type of therapy you'd like to search for is crucial before finding a therapist or psychologist. Be sure to narrow your search for therapists in Pembroke Pines that can offer psychodynamic therapy, cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), therapeutic talk therapy, group therapy, marriage and family therapy for individuals or couples, or couples therapy depending on your needs.
Licensed therapists & mental health professionals available through BetterHelp's online platform
Mental health therapists in Pembroke Pines available through BetterHelp are accredited as psychologists to help individuals and couples. Pembroke Pines therapists' credentials can include licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT), licensed clinical social worker (LCSW), and clinician or doctor of psychology (PsyD). Regardless of their licensure, Pembroke Pines therapists are trained in any type of therapy in the Pembroke Pines region and in the state of Florida.
How can a therapist help you destress, manage your emotions, and guide you towards the life you want?
Therapists in Pembroke Pines can help clients in improving healthy relationships, communication skills, working through life transitions, couples challenges, managing a mood disorder, improving coping skills, self help tips, offer life coaching, family life, or change in negative thinking patterns. A therapist in Pembroke Pines may also provide a safe place and validation for clients experiencing emotional pain, or that simply want a psychological assessment.
Is it better to find a mental health counselor or therapist in Pembroke Pines offering online therapy or in person?
Studies show online therapy can be just as effective as in-person counseling. Online therapy with licensed counselors is often more affordable, with BetterHelp pricing ranging from $65-$100 weekly, while in person therapy can cost up to $200 per session.
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