Therapists in Florida

My name is Michelle Lake, and I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in Florida with over 15 years counseling experience. I have a Master's Degree in Counselor Education with a specialization in Mental Health Counseling, and I am a Qualified Supervisor for Mental Health Counselors. I have extensive experience working with adults, teenagers, and the LGBT population providing individual therapy, couples counseling, family therapy, and group counseling. I have devoted my life to helping others make positive changes in their lives. We all face obstacles and sometimes feel like we do not have the strength to overcome these obstacles. However, within each human spirit, is the power to thrive and overcome life's challenges. I am passionate about helping my clients tap into their inner power so they are able to resolve their problems, heal, and live happy and emotionally healthy lives. I do this by establishing caring, genuine therapeutic relationships with my clients whereby I empower them to make positive changes through the use of a holistic approach and various therapeutic modalities. I look forward to working with you!

Hi Welcome to BetterHelp, My name is Randee-Sue Kramer and i am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, with over 25 years experience, working with individuals, families, children, teenagers, and couples. My present focus is working with individuals and couples. My private practice is a mix of issues ranging from daily coping, communication issues and couples. I have a strong background in men’s issues . I also treat couples and their partners with infidelity issues. I have developed a private practice focusing on marital/divorce, relationship therapy, family therapy, and working with clients with anxiety and depression. i offer my patients a safe and comfortable space to share their inner most private feelings , thoughts, and fears. I am warm, inviting, empathetic, supportive ,and have a hands on approach to working with my clients. Knowing my clients are individuals, with different goals for therapy, i develop strong therapeutic relationships and treatment plans tailored to the needs of each patient. This allows them to find their inner strength and make positive lasting changes. By using a combination of treatment approaches, including individual. modeling, communication skills, goal and task setting, cognitive behavioral, and supportive , assuring every client reaches their highest potential I graduated from the University of Miami with a double major in criminal justice and sociology, and earned my master's degree from Barry University. My internships included working in women's shelters, working in the gay community providing sex education and groups to individuals with AIDS or HIV positive, and doing home health visits for Hospice patients and families providing supportive therapy and planning. Whether it is your first time seeking therapy or wanting to continue and you are ready to take that step, i am here to listen and support you. I look forward to working with you!

Hello and welcome to your journey of healing! My name is Shandria R. Woodall and I am a licensed mental health counselor in the state of Florida. I have over 5 years of experience working in the mental health field. I have worked in a variety of settings and with diverse populations. I have worked with several non-profit organizations, in the school setting as a school-based therapist, in the child-welfare system and in private practice. My approach to counseling is simple and straight forward and I will work hard to help you achieve healing and growth. I believe that taking the time to build rapport, showing compassion, showing empathy, providing support and developing a safe therapeutic environment are key components to helping to make your healing journey successful. I use a variety of techniques to help you heal, grow and become a better version of yourself. These techniques include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Solution Focused Therapy (SFT), Art Therapy, Expressive Arts and Sandtray Therapy to work with various mental health disorders such as, depression, grief and loss, trauma and PTSD. I am delighted to help you move forward in your mental wellness journey and I look forward to working with you.

Hello! My name is Audrey and I'm a licensed clinical social worker. I licensed in Florida and have been working as a licensed therapist for the past 33 years. In this time I have experience in helping clients with depression, anxiety, mood disorders, relationship issues, motivation, self esteem, and confidence, as well as most other mental health issues. I feel fortunate to have had the opportunity to work in varied mental health settings, including private practice, inpatient hospital, day treatment program, and public school. This allows me to better understand how our environment impacts our experiences in therapy. Whether you're looking to address issues from your past or issues that you are presently living with, I am able to assist you in resolution and skill building to better manage your life experiences. Taking the first step to reach out can take courage and I am proud of you for getting started! I look forward to us working together to help you reach your goals for better living.

**If you do not see a session time or date that works with your schedule; feel free to send me a message as I am able to offer time slots other than those posted on my schedule. I am licensed in Florida with over 30 years of professional work experience and 24 years as a licensed therapist. I have experience in helping clients with relationship issues, career difficulties, depression, & executive and professional coaching. 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 sign up for therapy takes a bit of courage and I am proud of you for getting started! My approach is very supportive and also very direct. The therapeutic alliance is one of the most important aspects of individual counseling. This is “your” session and I am never offended if you want to go in a direction I have not thought of or if you have questions about the overall process. Important note: Please note that therapists on the BetterHelp platform are rated by active clients as well as clients whom therapists have declined due to a plethora of reasons and in my case; scheduling seems to be the main reason I don’t accept a particular individual or their mental health needs are such that I know I am not the best match for their needs. These “non-clients” have the same opportunity to rate my work which in my short-time on the platform has been discouraging because my actual client ratings hover in the 4.7-5/5 in all areas. Having people whom I have not had any sessions get equal opportunity to rate my work has drastically skewed the ratings and I think you as a potential or actual client need to know how these ratings are formulated. Thank you and look forward to meeting you.

Hello my name is Kristin Rinehart. I am excited to offer counseling through BetterHelp because it gives access to counseling in different ways that traditional counseling does not. Reaching out for help for your health and wellness is so important and can be difficult to do for the first time. Good job for considering putting time into your self. Just a little about me: I obtained my Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Otterbein College and Master of Social Work degree from The University of Pittsburgh. I have been a licensed independent social worker for 30 years. I am licensed in the state of Florida, Indiana, Michigan, Ohio, and Pennsylvania. I am passionate about treating clients of all ages struggling with trauma, anxiety, depression, stress management and life transitions. I find helping others achieve peace and happiness to be the most rewarding part of the social work profession. I have worked in settings such as community mental health, crisis residential treatment, crisis intervention, school based counseling and integrated behavioral health in a Federally Qualified Health Center. My therapy style includes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy, Time Line Therapy, Strength and Faith based approaches. I believe the most important aspect of a therapeutic relationship is for my clients to know they have someone on their team encouraging them to move beyond the past, live in the present while working toward reaching goals for the future. I am available for messaging, live chat and phone appointments at this time. I prefer to schedule directly with my clients so they get the appointment day and time that works best for their schedule. Video is provided as requested.

I am licensed in Florida and New York State with 10 years of professional work experience in mental health. I have experience in helping clients with stress, anxiety, coping with addictions, motivation, self-esteem, confidence, & depression. I also specialize with those in the penal system as a specialty since 2020. 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 25 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, relationship issues, coping with grief and loss, & anger management. 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. Taking the first step to seeking a more fulfilling and happier life takes courage. I am here to support you in that process.

I have been working in the mental health field for over 8 years working with clients through a variety of issues such as anxiety, depression, trauma, intimacy, mood disorders, and impulsiveness. I use a positive and nonjudgmental approach in my counseling and I strongly believe in the importance of accepting who we truly are to find a sense of peace. Where one person sees a weakness, I see a strength that has not been polished yet. I would love to be the person who laughs and cries with you as we explore your life and other areas you want to discuss. My therapeutic approaches are very eclectic and will largely depend on the reasons you wish to speak with a therapist as well as how it matches with your personality. My main approaches in counseling include DBT, CBT, Solution-Focused Counseling, Gestalt, and Person-Centered. Why I might be the right therapist for you: I meet you where you are at emotionally, but I will provide gentle nudges to help you continue to flourish in life. I am not on BetterHelp to make money. I am currently one of two mental health educators in the state of Florida (teaching therapists how to do therapy in prison); I am on BetterHelp because I love therapy and I am unable to do therapy in my current position. I will not have a full caseload as some other therapists will have on here, giving me more time to put my energy into the select few clients I work with. I have a broad history of working in different populations such as teens (most of my experience has been working with juvenile males, but I have also worked with females regarding depression and anxiety), kiddos, adults in the community and incarcerated, sexual disorders, and adults in inpatient treatment. If you think it, I've probably already heard it or seen it, meaning I won't have any judgment toward you and your thoughts/behaviors. My goal is to work myself out of a job, meaning I want you to feel better. If you're willing to put the work in, so am I.

Welcome!! I am so glad that you are here and working on your self-care! It takes a lot of courage and strength to seek help when it is needed. I want to start off by saying thank you for sharing your trust with me. It can be so hard to give trust to another so I want you to know that a greatly value the trust that you have give to me. Let me introduce myself, my name is Ashly and I am clinical social worker in Texas. I have been in this field a little over 10 years, starting in 2009. I started out at the most entry level position in the field and through time, schooling, and experience I have become able to offer counseling services to all those who are searching for support and a little bit of extra help. I share this with you to offer a little bit about myself to you as well as so you can you know about my background in this field. I believe it is important for you to feel comfortable with me in order for you to get the best experience from our meeting together. I achieved my Bachelor’s in Psychology through University of Mary-Hardin Baylor in 2010 and my Master’s degree through University of Texas at Arlington in 2015. I have experience with ages from 4 to 94, through all stages and walks of life. I have experience in assisting with depression, anxiety, trauma/abuse, life changes, chronic health issues, and end of life. I have worked in non-profit agencies with youths and their families, interned with veterans, and currently working with adults and seniors in dialysis. I have also had experience inworking in animal assisted therapy with horses. I work with a variety of theories and techniques that will be tailored to you and your experiences. There is not a one size fits all for counseling and you are the expert of you. I want you to feel comfortable talking with me and please let me know what styles work best for you so that you can get the best out of this experience. I am here to support you and your journey. Please know that nothing you say will shock me and I will never judge you. This is a safe space and you can voice your mind and feelings freely. I would like to partner with you on your journey and collaborate with you so that you can meet your goals. Thank you so much for giving me your trust and your times. I know how very valuable these two things are and I will treat them that way. I look forward to working with you. May safety, health, and happiness find you always.