Therapists in Florida

Hello. I am Cathy Heaps. I have worked educating, training, counseling, and supporting people all my life. I graduated from Argosy University – Sarasota with a Master’s degree and have been a Licensed Mental Health Counselor for ajmost 30 years. I have also been certified by Grief Recovery as a Grief Recovery Specialist. I have worked with a range of individuals, from people who are struggling with a terminal illness to people who have faced loss or many other barriers in their life. I believe most difficulties in life become apparent when there is a significant loss or major change in lifestyle. I am passionate about my profession! I employ a variety of approaches including Gestalt Techniques, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness, and Relaxation. Using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, we discover positive ways to reconstruct negative thoughts. I teach Mindfulness and Relaxation to help recognize behaviors that are initiated by thoughts or emotions. I assist in identifying and restructuring those barriers and cognitive errors that are preventing you from moving forward. I am a Rogerian Therapist, and it is my nature to be person-centered, empathic, non-directive, supportive, and compassionate. I have unconditional positive regard for my clients. I do not have the answers to your problems – YOU HAVE THE ANSWERS! I provide reflective listening and give you the freedom to explore your thoughts and feelings in a safe, non-judgmental arena. I ask questions, often difficult ones, and regardless of how difficult those questions and answers may be, I will be by your side. Throughout your journey with me I provide a safe, comfortable environment, allowing you to be become confident as you explore the barriers to happiness in your life. I will support you in making your decisions. In this journey, I am at your side every step of the way.

I commend you for asking for help. You are taking a great step to reshape the rest of your life! I am a licensed mental health counselor and qualified supervisor with 35 years of professional behavioral health experience. I completed my bachelor's degree, with a psychology major, at the University of Massachusetts and my master's degree in Psychology at Columbia University in New York. I have worked in inpatient, outpatient, and community settings, with adults, teens, and children, and have provided mental health and substance abuse/addiction treatment. I have also worked in administrative roles; managing programs, developing and implementing quality improvement initiatives, and have developed and evaluated new programs. As a result of my extensive experience, I understand the importance of and am here to offer you easy access to therapy that I will tailor based on your unique story and needs. I have been trained in a variety of evidence-based therapeutic interventions including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and trauma resolution therapies. My approach is strength-based and client-centered. I come with no judgments nor assumptions because each person has their own unique life and experiences. And so, I will rely on you to give me as much information with which you are comfortable sharing about any problems, hopes, and goals that you have, so that I can best support you!

I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and have been licensed since 1996. I have worked with clients experiencing a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, attachment related issues, and a wide variety of trauma related situations, particularly with military personnel and first responders. I also have extensive post graduate training in areas related to neuropsychology, adoption, custody, child abuse, and forensics. I am qualified as an expert in these areas in several court jurisdictions in Florida and have worked internationally as well (Japan and Europe). My doctoral research areas were Case Conceptualization and Attachment/Adult Psychopathology 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. My approach combines cognitive-behavioral, solution focused, psychodynamic and developmental based counseling. I am well trained in other modalities as well. I will tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs. I understand that it takes courage to seek help, and it's not easy to face fear. I do not believe that "you are your diagnosis". Rather, I will view you "as a a unique individual facing some challenges". If you are ready to take that step I am here to support and empower you. I look forward to working with you!

Asking for help can be hard…admitting to yourself that you need help is even harder. I know. I’ve been in many dark, cold and scary places in my life and admitting that I was are wounded and needed help was a very real battle for me and something that so many people choose to ignore. The alternative is to “suck it up” and “press on” and “suffer in silence” …or at least maintain at a level that won’t disturb others. Is there something that you’re avoiding or trying to figure out how to navigate? How to plan? How to tell? How to let go and say goodbye? How do say hello? Life is anything but predictable, and for many of us, living on auto-pilot can seem like a good option, until it’s not. I challenge individuals to switch off auto-pilot, to be an active participant in their thoughts, perceptions, feelings and actions as opposed to being a passive observer safely watching life go by. I challenge individuals to actively engage in their life and daily actions, to be willing to ask hard questions, test assumptions and then summon the courage and gather the strength needed to judge those thoughts, feelings and perceptions and change them into something new. The Bible provides some great insight into the therapeutic process in a very simple way. Lamentations 3:40 says, “Let us examine our ways and test them, and let us return to the Lord.” I believe there is profound wisdom in that very simple verse. My role in helping individuals over the past 10 years has been to provide a safe and secure environment where individuals can begin to “examine” their ways, their thoughts, their feelings, opinion, assumptions and beliefs. The examination process is critical to understanding the Who, What, When, Where, Why and How of any particular issue or challenge. Furthermore, the therapeutic environment I provide is a place where we “test” or challenge those thoughts, feeling, opinions, assumptions and beliefs and where you are given the opportunity to decide what action steps you want to take. Therapy can be challenging. It is my joy to engage with individuals who are ready, willing and able to take the necessary steps to improve the quality of their lives. Reflection and problem analysis has its place and is important, however, clear and decisive action is what is required to create momentum towards change and learning to be patient with the process of change is the key to lasting and sustainable change. Lastly, I believe that your perspective greatly influences your confidence and ability to embrace personal change. Transformational power resides not in assigning blame, but in assuming responsibility. You need to be willing, ready and able to make the hard decisions necessary to courageously face that which you may have been running from. When the storms of life come and confusion hovers around you like a fog, correcting the course of your life can be a frightening and challenging task. My role is to help you make some course corrections in your life, so you can get to where you want to be. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Masters Level Certified Addictions Professional, Certified Anger Management Treatment Specialist and a Certified Facilitator for Prepare/Enrich Ministry (Marriage Preparation). I specialize in all forms of addiction-related issues and subsequent problems (stress and anger control issues, conflict resolution challenges, trust and reconciliation difficulties etc.). I have been in the helping and service field for over 10 years, serving in a variety of capacities from clinical administration, supervision and mentoring to direct clinical psychotherapy serving in non-profit organizations, correctional settings (Department of Corrections and County Jail) along with private practice, and currently with the United States Department of Veterans Affairs. There is hope for you. Are you ready to get to work?

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 20 years of experience working with clients with grief and loss, perinatal and maternal issues such as grief and loss and fertility issues, caregiver and caregiver burnout support, support for parents or caregivers with children with autism and clients who have been diagnosed with complex medical issues. I believe that to have a successful outcome in therapy, the client and therapist must first build a strong rapport. When working with clients I strive to make the therapy experience genuine, positive, respectful, and safe. I believe you are the expert of your story and that you have many strengths that will assist you in doing great things and overcoming your challenges. My approach is solution focused, client centered, and draws heavily from Cognitive Behavioral Theory. Taking the first step to sign up for therapy takes courage and I am proud of you for getting started! I am looking forward to working together to identify your goals and work to achieve them!

I am licensed in Florida with 3 1/2 years of professional work experience. I graduated with my master's degree in Missouri from UMSL. I have experience in helping clients with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma, & abuse. My work experience includes one on one counseling to those who have wanted to work through relationship failures, traumas, and those working to improve different aspects of their life to become their healthiest version of self. In addition I work with individuals to help them to identify any behaviors that can be impairing to aspects of their life. My goal is to help my clients to improve in themselves and to develop healthy functioning relationships to assist them in living a more fulfilling life. With that being said it starts with working on one's self to become the best version they can be. My counseling style involves using a collaborative approach in order for us both to be apple to work together as a team. This approach I use involves cognitive behavioral , mindfulness, solution focused, and relational counseling. I promote a nonjudgmental, supportive space where I will work to assist clients in developing self-awareness and healthier communication techniques. I look forward to helping my clients develop healthy relationships with other human beings without it becoming an emotional roller coaster ride filled with anger and hurt. In congruence with this I also want to assist my clients in creating a sense of emotional well-being to develop a more confident sense of self and fulfilling life. If you are ready for healthy changes within yourself, I am here to support and empower you on your journey. I look forward to working together!

I am a licensed clinical social worker in both Florida and Georgia, with over 11 years of professional experience. I specialize in helping clients navigate stress and anxiety, resolve family conflicts, heal from trauma and abuse, and address parenting challenges. I believe you are the expert of your own story, with strengths that can empower you to overcome life’s challenges. Taking the first steps toward a more fulfilling and joyful life requires courage, and I am here to support and empower you on that journey.

I am licensed in Florida with 10 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, relationship issues, couples counseling, coping with grief and loss, & motivation, self esteem, and confidence. 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. Taking the first step to sign up for therapy can take courage and I am proud of you for getting started. My goal is to help you manage what your going through so you can get on the path you want to be on going forward.

I am licensed in Montana with 7 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, motivation, self esteem, and confidence, depression, & coping with life changes. 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.

I am licensed in Florida with 4 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress, anxiety, family conflicts, motivation, self esteem, confidence, & depression. I also have experience working with coping with life changes. 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.