I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in the great state of Florida with 13 years of professional counseling experience. I have experience helping clients, couples, and families with relationship issues, trauma and abuse, coping with grief and loss, and anger management. I believe that you are the expert of your life story and that you have the 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...
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Welcome to Octave I am delighted to have you join me today for your first therapeutic session. As you embark on this journey toward healing and self-discovery, please know that you are in a safe, supportive, and confidential environment. I want you to feel comfortable and at ease. If you have any questions or concerns, please don't hesitate to share them with me. I am committed to tailoring my approach to meet your individual needs. Take a moment to settle in, and know that you are taking an imp...
• Accepting New Clients • Weekend & Evening Appointments Available • I’m Danielle Porter, a FL board-certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner (PMHNP-BC) who helps those dealing with mental health crisis, symptoms, and conditions. I provide evaluation and medication management via telehealth. If you’re experiencing troubling symptoms, a comprehensive mental health evaluation can help determine whether medication may be helpful for you. When medication is recommended, you will...
I help my clients confront and change the patterns that create and perpetuate their distress and unease -- including but not limited to building self-esteem and self worth. I am a strengths-based therapist whose style is non-judgmental, engaging, and interactive. I build a trusting alliance with my clients, which is the foundation from which we begin to peel the layers and delve into their concerns. My clients leave therapy not only having the skills and tools to better manage their emotions,...
These are difficult, unprecedented times and you may find yourself wondering who can help you get through it. Over the years, I have collaborated with clients to develop positive coping with symptoms of depression and anxiety. I have also helped those with parenting problems, trauma issues, life-stage crises, career challenges, relationship troubles, addiction, and many other concerns. My style has evolved but one thing remains the same, a warm, caring, and interactive approach. I believe in tre...
As we work together, we will create a space built on trust to explore personal identity, self expression, sexuality issues, and relational issues with family, friends, and intimate partners. I specialize in navigating life changes, burnout related to Chronic Medical Condition, Chronic Pain, grief and loss, as well as helping you to deepen authentic personal expression with yourself and with others. The ability to be truly heard and seen is an important aspect of our work together. Each indivi...
I have more than 15 years of experience working with individuals, couples and families using a whole-person approach tailored to the unique needs of each client. My work rests on the foundation of a honest, caring, nonjudgmental and compassionate therapeutic relationship. I am primarily Trauma Focused Psychodynamic, but utilize mindfulness, religious/spiritual beliefs, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), medication, EMDR, as appropriate. My clients come from diverse cultural, ethnic, socio-ec...
I have clinical experience in working with individuals and families affected by cancer, life altering diagnosis, and loss. I also specialize in anxiety, life transitions, and relationship concerns. Not knowing where to begin can be quite scary and overwhelming. You may not know what’s next, but you desire a sense of calm and direction. I want to acknowledge how brave it is to take that first step in your search for a therapist. I strive to create a safe space for individuals where there is tr...
I provide therapy that is collaborative, evidence-based, strength-based, and effective. Together, we will create unique goals and strategies that address where you are today and the future you envision for yourself. As my client, I will work with you to create an environment where you feel safe. I’ll help you explore what you’re thinking, feeling, and experiencing to get to where you want to be. I will take my time to get to know you and I'd be honored to journey with you as you release what ...
I believe that at the core of our humanity lies the profound need for connection, and it's within this bond that transformation thrives. My mission is to dismantle the shackles of diet culture, foster a healthy relationship with food, cultivate a positive body image, and empower you to embrace the life you envision. Utilizing evidence-based techniques such as CBT, DBT, and RO DBT, I strive to empower you to step outside your comfort zone and embrace life's challenges with resilience. In our sess...
I offer support to individuals, couples, and families by incorporating an approach based on what best fits each individual. I specialize in treating eating disorders, trauma, anxiety, borderline personality disorder, and depression and I am committed to providing compassionate and understanding support for each individual....
Perhaps you are in a relationship you feel anxious and clingy or you resort to people pleasing to not upset the other person. This makes it difficult for you to sleep, interferes with your friendships, hobbies, school work and more. You may be fed up with dealing with anxiety, depression and trauma triggers and you're tired and ready for relief. You're ready to feel secure in your relationships, heal from childhood trauma and sleep well at night. If you're struggling to leave a relationship,...
I have worked with long-term military and first responders, pre-marital couples, relationship issues, phobias, somatic issues, chronic health conditions, substance abuse & grief/loss. I can integrate Christian and faith-based counseling, upon request. I believe in therapy being client-led, culturally sensitive, and empathetic, and understand how pressures in life create difficulty coping with stressors. These stressors can cause relationship struggles. My passion lies in the hope of the therapeu...
I have a depth of experience working with adolescents and adults. I have worked with clients of many different backgrounds seeking help for a wide variety of reasons including anxiety, depression, ADHD, low self-esteem, trauma, lack of motivation, career difficulties, parenting problems, family conflicts, and emotional regulation. I utilize a variety of treatment methods and tools, such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), empathetic understanding, reflective listening, negative thought cha...
Welcome to my practice! I utilize a blend of modalities to help manage depressive symptoms. I focus on identifying and challenging negative thought patterns, improving mood through behavioral activation, and enhancing social support and relationships. I have extensive experience working with clients across various settings. This comprehensive approach allows me to effectively support clients dealing with depression and self-esteem issues, personal development, and emotional intelligence guiding ...
Making the first call is sometimes the hardest part of the therapeutic process. I commend you for your strength and courage in seeking help. One of the most important steps of pursuing counseling is finding a passionate, knowledgeable, and trusting therapist that you feel comfortable with. One that will sit with you through your difficult moments and help you to recognize or remind you of your strength. If a mood disorder or anxiety is taking control of your life, I can help you to learn how to ...
Does life feel like a constant uphill battle? You’re doing your best to keep up—with your partner, family, or school—but it’s exhausting. You might feel overwhelmed, anxious, or just... stuck. And while life comes with responsibilities, it isn’t meant to be lived in survival mode. You deserve support, understanding, and a space where you can breathe. You deserve to feel joy again. Therapy can help you reconnect with yourself, build emotional strength, and rediscover what joy feels like. With th...
Are things going off track or getting out of control? Procrastination, imposter syndrome, lack of academic focus, feeling socially awkward, breakups, friend drama, existential fear of what comes after graduation, family conflict, relationship communication breakdown, feeling like everyone else has it together but you, roommate boundary issues? Yep, that sounds hard. Let's talk. While I do specialize in the treatment of anxiety, ADHD, eating disorders, and life transitions, there may be add...
Have you noticed how hard it can be to talk about difficult things? Instead of talking, let's do something. At Berger Counseling Services, we help you do instead of talk. We'll use art, sandtray and even work alongside horses to figure out how to grow into our best selves....