Therapy Session in Florida

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I hold a Master’s Degree in Social Work from Albany State University and I am licensed in the states of Florida, North Carolina, and Washington State. I earned the Tele Mental Health Training Certificate (THTC) through the completion of the comprehensive THTC program through the Telehealth Certification Institute. I am a wife, mother and grandmother. I currently resides in Florida, where I enjoys reading, yoga, listening to music, and spending time with her family and friends. My passion is working to bring peace of mind, contentment, and positive self-empowerment to the lives of others. My goal is to provide a safe, therapeutic environment, where one can share their innermost struggles and challenges without feeling judged or criticized. Therapy is an avenue to address the challenges in life that sometimes seem unmanageable. I believe that a strong therapeutic relationship, based on genuine acceptance and unconditional positive regard, can be the pathway for change to occur. I value the importance of empathy, respect, and self-determination. I hope to empower the individuals I work with the understanding, tools and strategies to make significant, enduring personal changes.

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Florida and for over 10 years I have had the honor of helping individuals navigate through life's challenges. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, relationship issues, coping with grief and loss and depression. The most common approaches I use are Cognitive Behavioral and Solution Focused with Motivational Interview Technique. 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.

As a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in Florida, I am Dr. Michael Petrosky, EdD. I am a skilled, multifaceted clinician with considerable experience dealing with a variety of client populations in the mental health profession, as well as expertise in crisis intervention and several psychotherapy methods for the general well-being of people with mental health disorders. Professional Experience: I have expertise in crisis intervention, cognitive behavioral therapy, and other psychotherapeutic modalities.” He has worked with adults, couples, families, and children throughout his career. I enjoy working with all client populations. A dedicated mental health professional with 21 years of experience who encourages others to reach out for support with their mental health and emotional wellness goals. My specialties include Depression, Anxiety, Stress management, Self-esteem, Life transitions, Anger management, Relationship issues, PTSD. I thrive in ensuring my clients feel that they are “in good hands” through our working therapeutic relationship. It is important to me that my clients feel understood as well as heard and that our connection is based on trust, hope, and faith that we can get there together. Our partnership will allow you to understand what you are experiencing, whether it is your first time seeking counseling, or you have had previous experience, grounding your own sense of who you are, the reason you feel the way you do, and how to make the change you desire. My therapeutic approach combines cognitive-behavioral, client-centered, trauma-informed, and psychodynamic therapy. I will also accommodate your specific needs, “meeting you where you are at” while encouraging you to be “the best you”. If you are ready to take that step, I am here to support and empower you. I look forward to working with you!)