Therapists serving clients in Winter Haven, FL

Hello there-- you made it! Thank you for taking the first step in contacting me! I am a bilingual and bicultural Licensed Mental Health Counselor licensed in Florida with over 15 years of experience working as a psychotherapist. I have worked around the world- in Mexico, in the US, in Germany, in Japan, and in US, and worked in a wide variety of settings, including extensive work in community mental health, substance abuse/addictions, child welfare, and with military and veteran populations. I have worked with clients with a wide range of concerns including couples/relationship issues, anxiety, depression, immigration-related issues, abuse and trauma, divorce and separation, and grief and loss, among other things. I have also worked extensively with the Marine Corps in the area of force preservation and suicide prevention, and have worked with other branches of the service as well, both in the US and OCONUS. My counseling style is warm and interactive. I believe in treating anyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion, and I don't believe in stigmatizing labels. I honestly believe we can work together to find solutions for almost any problem and that we can emerge from challenges stronger, and even more resilient. My approach combines cognitive-behavioral, humanistic, mindfulness training, and other techniques. I also have incorporated many things I have learned in my travels and interactions with psychology in other cultures and countries into my extensive training. I will tailor our interactions and treatment to help you meet your goals and work collaboratively with you every step along the way. It takes courage to seek for a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards a change. If you are ready to take that step I am here to support and empower you. I look forward to working with you!

You deserve to live a fulfilled life with meaning and joy! I am excited to support you in promoting your mental health and well-being with our therapy sessions. I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor in California with 5 years of experience in providing therapy to couples, families, and individuals. I have specialized training, experience, and interest in treating anxiety, depression, trauma, phase of life issues for transitional age youth, and eating disorders. I have a background in working in community outpatient mental health, residential care, transitional living facilities, and private practice settings. I believe in a holistic approach to mental well-being and taking context, physical, and spiritual components into account in counseling. As a certified Cognitive Behavioral Therapist, my therapeutic style draws predominantly from CBT, which has been supported by research to be helpful for many mental health concerns. CBT also provides a clear path to helping you feel better, more often. I am also certified in using Interpersonal Therapy, Seeking Safety, and Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. Of course, I am open to incorporating more therapeutic techniques that are important to you as well! I would be honored to be a part of your journey and to support you in your needs. Reach out to me today!

Hi, I am Janee’ Johnson, Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Oregon and Licensed Mental Health Counselor in the state of Florida. I began my work as a therapist in Jacksonville, FL 10 years ago. I have worked with people in a variety of areas including: crisis intervention, trauma processing, substance abuse recovery, family systems, mood disorders, anxiety management, dissociative issues, and personality issues. I have experience working with a range of populations and ages. I believe in hard work and that having someone to support you through the hard work is very important. I have a passion to be that supportive, impartial person for people. I believe in treating the whole person and meeting you where you are on your path. I utilize an integrative approach and have specialized training in Trauma Informed Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Motivational Interviewing. I spend a lot of time developing my relationship with my clients and believe that through honest communication of our experiences with each other in sessions you can learn a lot about how to better interact in the world around you. Making changes in life is hard for most people; Deciding that you want to change something in your life, even if you do not know what that is yet, is the first step. I am here to help. I am here to support you, to challenge you, to listen to you, and to be there with you.

Stefanie has been a mental health provider for 23 years. She is a trusted expert in the field of behavioral health. She completed her Master of Social Work at the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor. Stefanie is recognized and credentialed by the Academy of Certified Social Workers. Stefanie offers weekend and evening appointments.

Hi! Thank you for taking time to read my profile. If you are exploring Better Help, it is likely that you are struggling with something significant in your life, pursuing self-improvement, and/or simply seeking an objective person to share your thoughts and feelings. Finding the right counselor/therapist who understands your goals and you feel a connection with is absolutely crucial. If it is not a good fit, you will not make the progress you are hoping to achieve. Therefore, I want to provide you with some information about me in order to help you decide if my experience, counseling style, and counseling/therapeutic approach is the right match for you. I identify as a cisgender gay white male and my pronouns are he/him/his. I am a licensed mental health counselor and have experience working with people from all different backgrounds who are addressing a wide variety of challenges and opportunities for growth. Much of my experience has been working with those who are addressing LGBTQIA+ issues, depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, communication challenges, and life transitions of all kinds. The feedback I often receive from clients is that they find me to be caring, nonjudgmental, authentic, direct, and they appreciate that I provide practical tools with an appropriate sense of humor. You can expect me to guide you through whatever you are experiencing and assist you in learning more about yourself and the way you interact with the world. I have worked in several clinical settings such as an outpatient nonprofit agency, a psychiatric hospital, and university training center. I have experience in counseling couples, individuals (teens, young adults, and adults) and facilitating group counseling. I am a certified LGBTQIA+ competent counselor working with a wide array of sexual and gender minorities including providing specialized transgender services. As a doctoral student nearing completion of a PhD in Counselor Education and Supervision and as an adjunct professor in the counseling department, I have refined my counseling skills and knowledge by means of training, teaching, empowering, and supervising masters students preparing to be counselors. I utilize a person-centered, holistic, multicultural, and integrative approach in treatment. This means I begin where you are and tailor the treatment approach to fit your goals while being sensitive to how your individual cultural and intersecting identities impact your experience. I primarily use evidence-based techniques including cognitive-behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused counseling. In addition, Bowen family systems therapy, narrative therapy, and the Gottman method. An integrative approach means that I select and apply a mix of therapies based on your personality, your overall goals, and within each unique session together. Collaboration is important-together we can work on establishing concrete goals and steps; adjusting as you gain new insights and tools. I believe you are the expert of your story and that you have many strengths that will assist you with enhancing your life as well as overcoming any challenges you may be encountering. My aim is to help you achieve your goals by providing a safe, authentic, and compassionate clinical setting with an individualized therapy experience. Thank you for taking the time to learn more about me and I look forward to getting to know you! Please let me know how I may assist you. Please note, a majority of my availability is during the day and some evenings.

My name is Areeba Johnson, I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker dedicated to transforming lives. I have over 15 years of experience working in the mental health community. I graduated from Barry University in 2013 with a Masters in Social Work. My experience includes providing individual and group therapy, working with children, youth and families. I have worked in a variety of therapeutic settings for a wide range of issues from depression, anxiety, domestic violence, addiction, and child abuse. I have training in the following evidence best practices: Nurturing Parenting, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution Focused, Trauma Informed Care, Florida Coalition Against Domestic Violence and Moral Reconation Therapy. Being raised in a Caribbean household, I understand how culture often plays a role in how we process and heal from trauma. Making the decision to receive counseling can be challenging that requires a level of vulnerability and transparency. My goal is to provide a safe space, to be supportive, honest and open, in helping you to meet your personal goal.

Hello! About Me: My name is Lissette Argenal and I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in Florida. I have around 7 years of experience providing mental health therapy. I graduated with a master’s degree in Science in Mental Health Counseling in 2015 in Miami, FL. I worked in a hospital in the psychiatric department providing therapy for Baker-Act patients and patients with medical problems for a year. I also have experience working with all ages and stages of human life, including mood disorders, depression, bipolar disorder, anxiety, substance abuse, addictions, trauma, and relationship issues. I also offer emotional support and therapy if all you need is to process and express your feelings with someone with good listening skills focused on grieving, living alone, issues related to lifestyle, issues related to unspecified psychosocial circumstances or other counseling and consultation. How May I help you today? - Are you going through depression, anxiety, adjusting to a new environment, or phase of life problems? - Can I help you to cope with mood disorders and/or substance abuse? - Are you dealing with toxic relationships, dating relationship break-ups, past or recent loss? - Is your goal to stop being addicted to social media or to lose weight but do you need emotional motivation? We can schedule an appointment and start online therapy from the comfort of your home. Treatment Approach: I provide a variety of treatment approaches based on evidence. Including CBT, DBT, REBT, BT, ACT, Schema Therapy, Transactional Analysis, PCT, Reality Therapy, Motivational interviewing, solution focus, Existential Therapy, Recreational Therapy, mindfulness, Trauma-informed Care, Narrative Therapy, Gottman Method, Imago Therapy. Some EMDR techniques as well. Counseling Style: My counseling style is very compassionate, genuine, empathetic, culturally sensitive, and creative. I have excellent listening skills, and I am nonjudgmental, I do not push my values on clients. I work with the patients in problem-solving skills. I do not push my patients to talk if they do not feel it or if they are not ready to talk about something. I do not provide advice like a best friend. I am a professional mental health counselor and I do provide a humane, warmth empathetic understanding and can work with you on your treatment plan goals. I help you to heal your wounded mind and soul with evidence-based interventions, and we work together in session to create your treatment goals and develop steps to achieve them! I also provide recommendations and referrals in your therapy session if needed. Positive results of attending counseling: As a result, you will feel you are healing by venting your feelings and talking about your problems to solve them. Goals in therapy and healing are achieved on a case-by-case basis. Healing could take weeks, months, or years as the patient continues working and progressing in therapy. Congratulations if you have already decided to go to therapy. You are brave and this is your time to thrive with positive, optimistic feelings and start healing your mind, body, and soul. I want to help you to heal your mind. Let us work on it in session! We can schedule an appointment and start online therapy from the comfort of your home. See you soon!

Hello! I am a Master's level virtual therapist, licensed in Florida in good standing, with over 25 years of professional mental health treatment provision. I have successfully helped thousands of child, teen, and adult Floridians cope with many presenting issues. I have a wealth of experience in helping my clients deal with stress and anxiety, depression, relationship issues, trauma, socialization, gender, parenting issues, & motivation, self-esteem, confidence, & existential concerns. I believe that you are the specialist of your story, and that you have many strengths that will assist you in overcoming things that challenge you now. It takes courage to seek a more fulfilling, happier life and to take the first steps towards positive change. I applaud you, and am dedicated to support & to empower you as your devoted guide in that personal journey. Please join me on Better Help, & welcome to your exciting path of self-discovery!

I am licensed in Kansas with 20 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, coping with addictions, trauma and abuse, & coping with grief and loss. 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 seeking a more fulfilling and happier life takes courage. I am here to support you in that process.

My name is Rashawnda Carey. I received my Bachelor's Degree in Sociology at the University of Virginia and Master's in Social Work at Barry University. I am a licensed clinical social worker. I have over 11 years of therapy and social work experience. I have pursued different training to hone my skills by becoming trained and specialized in the following treatment approaches: EMDR, Trauma-Focused, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Structural Family Therapy, and Narrative Therapy. Throughout the years, I have had the pleasure of working with teens, adults, families, and couples. I am well-versed in treating clients that suffer from depression, anxiety, grief and loss, anger management, mood disorders, and trauma-related events. My philosophy is that therapy is most successful when there is a trusting and mutual relationship between the therapist and the individual. My goal is to create a safe place where you can feel free to share any issues you are struggling with, knowing that you will never be judged. Furthermore, I want you to have an environment where you can learn about yourself through processing and coping techniques to help you overcome life's obstacles and achieve your goals. I am happy that you are taking the first step toward living life on your terms. I look forward to accompanying you on this journey.