Therapy Session in Florida

As a parent, your deepest desire is for your child, whether they are a little one, a teenager, or an adult, to feel safe, understood, and confident in their own skin. Hi, I’m Maxine. My role is to be that compassionate and supportive presence in your child or teen's life as they navigate the challenges of growing up in today's world. Whether they are facing anxiety, grief, or the overwhelming pressures of social media and sports, I’m here to lend a helping hand. With my background as a Registered Nurse and in mental health counseling here in Florida, I am dedicated to walking alongside your family through these difficult times, helping transform challenges into paths to healing and connection. I strive to create a nurturing and judgment-free space where your child feels genuinely heard and valued. My goal is to blend my clinical expertise with a heartfelt commitment to empower them, helping them build the emotional resilience and strength necessary to confront trauma, stress, and anger. Together, let's work toward a brighter and more peaceful future for your child and your family.

I help adolescents, young adults, adults, and families regain clarity, emotional control, and forward momentum when stress, pressure, or life transitions begin to take over. Many of the clients I work with are thoughtful, articulate, and capable, yet feel overwhelmed, stuck, or reactive in ways that don’t fully make sense to them. Stress may show up as overthinking, irritability, emotional shutdown, avoidance, or a constant sense of pressure to perform at school, at home, or in relationships. My approach focuses on helping clients understand how emotions and stress responses actually work — not just talking about feelings, but learning how to regulate them in real time. I help translate emotional experiences into clear, usable language and practical skills so clients can respond more effectively rather than feeling controlled by their reactions. Parents often seek therapy when they sense something isn’t working but aren’t sure how to help without escalating tension. I aim to support teens without pathologizing them, while also helping families understand the broader patterns contributing to stress and overwhelm. My style is calm, structured, and collaborative. Therapy doesn’t need to be chaotic or overwhelming to be effective. When clients feel understood, regulated, and equipped with the right tools, meaningful progress follows.

I am currently working towards my license in Florida and have extensive training in play therapy, trauma, and school related concerns. Although I primarily work with children and teens, I also enjoy working with parents and caregivers to help navigate the chaos and joy of life. With over a decade of experience as both an educator and school counselor in elementary and middle schools, I bring a deep understanding of the academic, emotional, and social factors that impact the wellbeing of today’s youth. Recognizing that growth happens within the context of systems, I collaborate with parents, caregivers, and school staff to strengthen communication and nurture connection. My hope is that clients feel heard, understood, and empowered through the messiness and magic of everyday life. I am passionate about providing trauma-informed, highly attuned care to the clients I support. I have a special place in my heart for individuals with high sensitivity or neurodivergence, honoring their individuality and strengths. I am also experienced in supporting those experiencing grief, anxiety, low self-esteem, changes within the family structure, and many more complexities of life. Through play-based and person-centered approaches, I create a safe, welcoming space where clients can explore their feelings, express themselves freely, and connect with their inner resilience.

I am a compassionate mental health counselor who graduated from Saint Leo University with an advanced clinical practice specialization. I am deeply passionate about supporting children, adolescents, and adults as they navigate life’s challenges, including but not limited to anxiety, depression, anger management, grief and loss, and self-esteem concerns. My approach is grounded in empathy, collaboration, and evidence-based practices, ensuring that each client feels heard, understood, and empowered to create meaningful change. I believe in creating a safe, nonjudgmental environment where individuals can explore their emotions, develop coping strategies, and build a stronger sense of self-worth. My goal is to help clients uncover their strengths, gain clarity, and create a path toward personal growth and resilience.

Welcome and pleasure to meet you! I am a compassionate, master’s-level therapist with a diverse clinical background in clinical mental health counseling spanning from infant mental health, general mental health, and addiction/substance use recovery. My experience across these areas has given me a deep appreciation for the unique challenges individuals and families face at every stage of life. I have a particular passion for working with children and families, supporting them through early developmental concerns, relational challenges, and emotional difficulties. I have worked with a wide range of ages, from toddlers and preschoolers to adolescents and adults, tailoring my approach to meet each of my client’s unique needs together. I also have history utilizing neurofeedback and brain mapping, having worked in a clinical facility applying these with both addiction and mental health populations. My therapeutic approach ranges from modalities, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Child-Parent Psychotherapy (CPP), trauma-informed care, play therapy interventions, and much more. I strive to create a warm, safe, and nonjudgmental space where individuals of all ages feel truly heard, understood, and empowered to create meaningful and lasting change in their lives.

I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with over 10 years of experience supporting individuals, families, women, and children. I am provides compassionate, client-centered therapy focused on emotional healing, resilience, and personal growth. I integrate evidence-based approaches to help clients navigate life transitions, strengthen relationships, and build healthier coping skills.

I am a supportive and empathetic mental health therapist who enjoys providing an array of therapeutic services to those individuals and families in need. I have experience working with children, adolescents, and adults who are survivors of domestic violence, family conflict, trauma-related incidents, and struggle with emotional and behavioral matters. The therapeutic approach I tend to take is brief-solution focused, trauma-informed, and strength-based. Each session conducted is personalized to fit the individual's needs. My goal is to help others improve upon overall psychological, behavioral, social, spiritual, and developmental health, so that a more flourishing life can be lived and maintained. Every human being is meant to thrive.

I am a licensed clinical social worker and therapist with over 5 years of experience providing therapy and counseling services in both inpatient and outpatient settings as well as telehealth platforms. I have been a social worker for 24 years. I am passionate about helping other children, adolescents and adults navigate their challenges, including but not limited to anxiety, depression, stressful situations, life transitions, caregiving, school and social issues, and many others. I believe that you're already the expert of your own story and that you have the ability to set goals which will lead you to success. My approach is grounded in empathy and support. My Hope is that we can create a safe space for you to explore your emotions, develop coping strategies and build a stronger sense of self. My goal is to help clients uncover their strengths, set their own goals and create a path toward personal growth and success. I am here to offer you my time, kindness and compassion in the hopes that we can make your journey a little easier. Whatever it is you are going through, you don't have to walk alone. Let's talk.

I believe therapy should feel like a safe exhale. A place where you do not have to perform, over-explain, or pretend you are fine. My work is grounded in compassion and genuine curiosity about who you are beneath the stress, trauma, expectations, and self-doubt. I earned my Master's degree from Palm Beach Atlantic University in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, and I am currently working on my Doctorate from National University. I work with children, teens, and adults navigating anxiety, depression, anger, PTSD, and self-esteem challenges. Whether you feel overwhelmed, stuck in painful patterns, or simply exhausted from carrying too much for too long, you do not have to face it alone. Therapy with me is collaborative. You are the expert on your life. I help you slow things down, make sense of your experiences, and build tools that create meaningful change. Using evidence-based approaches tailored to your needs, we focus on strengthening emotional awareness, improving coping skills, and increasing resilience. My goal is not just symptom relief. It is growth. I want you to leave therapy with greater clarity, confidence, and a stronger connection to yourself. Healing is about reconnecting with the parts of you that have always been capable and worthy.

My name is “Ronnie” Montgomery- Roper, I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over thirty years of experience working with children, families, teens, adults, couples, and the aging population. Over the past thirty years, I have had the honor of serving those dealing in the school setting, health care setting, and private practice setting. Problems that I am equipped to help you deal with include managing your child’s behavior, coping with anxiety, managing depression, couples’ conflict, family stress, and grief & loss, and spiritual growth and development. I have been trained and utilize evidenced based techniques such as: CBT/ cognitive behavioral therapy, behavior modification, ACT/acceptance and commitment therapy MI/ motivational interviewing, SFT/ solution focused therapy, and other eclectic models. My approach is grounded in the belief that therapy should be tailored to the unique emotional and spiritual needs of everyone therefore, when appropriate and desired by you, I also incorporate faith based and biblical concepts into the treatment modality. My treatment approach starts with a thorough assessment of you and your concerns and from there, I create a collaborative and individualized treatment plan while providing support to help you move towards achieving your goals. What you can expect while working with me is a non- judgmental posture, a safe space to be heard, and feeling better equipped to handle life’s challenges.

Stephanie brings 27 years of expertise to helping children and adolescents move from overwhelm to confidence. Her solution-focused style adapts to each child’s needs, creating a safe, encouraging space for emotional expression, coping skills, and better communication within the family.

Andrea is a compassionate mental health professional with 20+ years of experience helping children, teens, and adults move through life’s challenges with confidence. She specializes in mood disorders, anxiety, depression, self-esteem, relationships, and major transitions. With a client-centered, empathetic approach, she helps clients uncover strengths, build practical tools, and take charge of their emotional well-being.

Hi, I’m Payton. I’m a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who works with children, adolescents, and young adults who are having a hard time with big feelings, stress, anxiety, sadness, or changes in their lives. Many of the kids and teens I work with feel overwhelmed, misunderstood, or unsure how to talk about what’s going on, and that’s okay! My goal is to help them feel supported, heard, and less alone. I take a warm, down-to-earth approach and focus on building trust first. Therapy with me isn’t about “fixing” kids, but it’s about helping them understand their emotions, learn skills to cope with stress, and feel more confident being themselves. I often support young people who struggle with emotional outbursts, self-criticism, friendships, family changes, or school pressure. I use evidence-based approaches like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) skills, but I keep sessions practical and engaging. I also believe parents and caregivers play an important role, and I work collaboratively with families and care teams to support growth both in and outside of sessions. I’m passionate about creating a safe, supportive space where children and families can build resilience, strengthen communication, and move forward together.

I am a compassionate mental health counselor who graduated from Oakland University. I am passionate about helping others who deal with issues related to depression, anxiety, ocd, adhd, and addiction. My approach is eclectic meaning I will meet you where you are at and utilize many treatment modalities depending on what works for you. My goal is to help you gain clarity, identify your strengths and create a treatment plan that focuses on areas you would like to develop fully.