
Anthony Dykes
"Courage starts with showing up and letting ourselves be seen." - Brené Brown I appreciate the courage and vulnerability it takes to seek therapy, and I'm glad you're here. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who has experience working with a wide range of issues. My specialties include helping with depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, low motivation, LGBT issues, and addictions. I believe that each person is the expert of their own experiences and has their own unique strengths and abilities. Unfortunately, sadness, shame, fear, or other emotional road blocks often get in the way of healing. My role as a therapist is to create a safe and nonjudgmental space to build upon a client's existing strengths as well as to provide new tools and insight. I use a combination of cognitive behavioral therapy, narrative therapy, and mindfulness-based approaches to help clients achieve their goals. This means that together we can find new ways to think about your issues, learn to use concrete and evidence-based solutions, and help shift thinking from a place of confusion and conflict to acceptance and understanding. My education includes a Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology from Oglethorpe University and a Master of Arts degree in Clinical Social Work from The University of Chicago. I possess a license to practice psychotherapy independently in the state of Florida. I am comfortable working with clients on long-term issues, such as chronic anxiety and depression, as well as short-term issues, such as processing grief and loss. I have extensive experience working with the LGBT population and use a sex-positive approach when discussing issues of sex and sexuality. I look forward to the privilege of hearing your story and helping you to become the best version of yourself.

Joanne Jones
My name is Joanne Jones. I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in Florida with over 17 years of experience working as a counselor and life coach. I have worked with clients dealing with many concerns including relationship issues, family issues, anxiety, career challenges, anger management, depression, and ADHD. My counseling style is non-judgmental, caring, compassionate, and a belief that you are capable of deciding what is best for you. I am here to help guide and support you through this journey of your life. My therapy approaches are Cognitive Behavioral and Solution-Focused Brief. I feel these approaches will help you get where you need to go in the most efficient way. This means giving you the tools you can use immediately to help you with your concerns. I will cultivate an environment where you feel safe and comfortable to grow. I tailor our conversation and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs. I know deciding to see a therapist can be scary, but it can also be rewarding in the sense that you can grow and achieve your dreams. I am glad and honored to be here for you. Let’s get started.

Arian Englesson
Hi! I’m a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and have been practicing since 2007. The major focus of my practice is on women’s issues, phase of life changes, and spiritual development. My purpose is to support you to live life at your greatest potential. I strive to guide you to be your best self no matter the external circumstances. We all struggle at different phases in our life, and I have found that it is best to have support and connection to navigate these difficult times. I have significant experience with treating depression, anxiety, trauma/abuse, perinatal/postpartum mood and anxiety disorders, eating disorders, grief/loss, addiction, relationship conflict, and family issues. My style is warm, friendly, and real. I am honest and direct with a sense of humor. I draw from many modalities, but my favorites are solution-focused, mindfulness practices, cognitive behavioral, and experiential. I want to give you practical tools to help you feel better as soon as possible. I also draw on non-traditional approaches including expressive therapies such as art, music, movement, and storytelling. If you would like to deepen your spiritual connection, I can assist you with that as well. I graduated with a Master of Arts in Clinical Psychology from University of Central Florida in 2007. Aside from being a therapist, I’m also a Certified Hypnobirthing Instructor, Registered Yoga Teacher, and trained labor doula. I love yoga, art, nature, spiritual connection, and living life! I have an LGBT family, and my wife and I have 2 children and live near the beach. If I sound like I’d be a good match for you, please send me a message now so we can get started on our work together!

Suzonne Whedbee
I am an individual, couple, and family therapist with experience helping people find solutions to a wide array of presenting problems. I specialize in working with: Teenagers and Adults struggling with self esteem issues, depression, anxiety, loss of hope, Couple and family / relationship issues dealing with family stressors, blended families, and parenting/co-parenting issues. I have worked extensively with families with child and adolescent problems. I believe the most effective and efficient way to help a person is to involve other members of their family so that the family reinforces any program of change. At Family Solutions Counseling, my practice is faith-based. My faith and life experiences are why I chose to become a Counselor. I also approach client concerns from a Solution-focused perspective. We all possess strengths and resources that can be used to attain personal growth and overcome life's challenges. Each person is doing the best they can considering the context they live in and the relationships that exist in their lives. My job is not to judge but to build a level of trust and provide support.

Linda Milewski
Hello, I’m Linda Milewski, a Licensed Clinical Therapist and addiction specialist of 18 years. I hold a Masters in Social Work (MSW) and am trained in Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Solution Focused Brief Therapy, Somatic Experiencing, Non Violent Communication (NVC), Trauma-informed Care and Awareness, Tibetan Sound Bowl Healing, as well as Mindfulness practices. Additionally, I hold international certifications in addiction, employee assistance, and coaching. After nearly two decades in inpatient psychiatric units, recovery facilities, mental health agencies, and wellness centers, I have helped stabilize many clients suffering from crisis, addiction, trauma, mood disorders and stress responses to various types of trauma. I developed a keen interest in various types of symptoms that create behaviors most would consider detrimental to their lives. As I travelled extensively internationally, delving deeper into the causes of suffering, I began to understand more deeply what (in the Buddhist context), “suffering” means and how we can heal from it. I began looking at the client as a “whole organism” by exploring how the body and its nervous system becomes severely compromised over time stemming from chronic stress. I have learned that when the body is relaxed through certain techniques, there is no room for stress or trauma to be held. Through regulating the body and nervous system, we create a safe and calm therapeutic space from which to find creative and authentic solutions to our daily challenges. I believe that once the body feels safe, we are supported to make deep and life-changing shifts. Non Violent Communication (NVC) is important to me. This modality supports us to speak authentically from the heart, tying in beautifully with mindfulness practices, trauma awareness and the regulation of emotions through somatic work. This method also supports us to set boundaries in ways that are compassionate for ourselves and others, enabling us to foster deeper, more authentic connection. My approach with each client is to provide support, accountability, and structure that honors and helps clients to step out into post traumatic growth. Through use of a range of techniques, tools and therapeutic approaches, I see transformations in my clients as they experience a strong feeling of overall safety and well being. I look forward to hearing from you and going on this journey of healing and self discovery with you!

Flora Pazos
My name is Flora Pazos, and I have been a mental health practitioner for over 40 years. I am fluent in English as well as Spanish and I pride myself in helping those in need. I have experience in individual therapy, couples and family therapy, and a wide range of adult and pediatric issues. In my practice, I am devoted to adapting services to meet the individual needs of each client, with compassion, understanding, dignity, and respect, while promoting self-determination and self-growth. My therapeutic style is goal-oriented and individualized to the needs of each client. I believe that anyone can benefit from therapy and one does not need to have a mental health illness or an emotional issue to benefit from therapy; therapy can help achieve a life-long dream and a sense of happiness in the individual. I teach clients strategies and techniques to reinforce their inner strengths as well as to better cope with their current situations/issues. After each session, you will not only gain the tools to carefully examine each life decision but a much-needed serenity that will help you through the process.

Sherol Ziegenbein
I am a progressive licensed mental health therapist; who has worked in the mental health field for over 20 years. I have experience working with individuals, couples, and families from all ethnic and socioeconomic backgrounds. I have spent many years working with disadvantaged populations, cognitively challenged individuals, and with those diagnosed with severe and persistent mental illnesses I am highly experienced in crisis intervention and incidents that cause trauma. I have found great reward in working with domestic violence shelters and community outreach organizations focused on homelessness, independent living for cognitively challenged clients. Now more than ever, in these trying times, we need to make it easier for people to ask for help and more alternative ways to communicate. I want to be a part of the solution. I want to help those individuals who feel devalued, confused, alone, lost and help them to discover self-worth, direction, comfort, and hope. I believe in the importance of mindfulness and the power of being centered. I enjoy helping clients find their voice and embrace life by finding purpose

Maggie Zagorova
I am a licensed mental health therapist in the states of Florida. I have a Master’s degree in Mental Health counseling from the City College of the City University of New York. I also hold a certificate in sign language interpreting from Ulster County Community College. My career has spanned a decade, providing mental health services to children, teens families, individuals and couples with a broad range of psycho-social needs. I have a vast experience in working with the deaf and hard of hearing population as well as with children on the spectrum. I have particular expertise in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Solution Focused therapy working with individuals suffering from Anxiety, Depression, PTSD and relationship issues and substance abuse.

Cassandra Gadouas
I am licensed in Florida with 25 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, & motivation, self-esteem, and confidence. 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. I look forward to working with you.

Shyla Ford-Marchion
I am licensed in Colorado and Florida with 20 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress, anxiety, family conflicts, parenting issues, motivation, self esteem, & confidence. 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.
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Mental health therapists in Waldo available through BetterHelp are accredited as psychologists to help individuals and couples. Waldo therapists' credentials can include licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT), licensed clinical social worker (LCSW), and clinician or doctor of psychology (PsyD). Regardless of their licensure, Waldo therapists are trained in any type of therapy in the Waldo region and in the state of Florida.
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Therapists in Waldo can help clients in improving healthy relationships, communication skills, working through life transitions, couples challenges, managing a mood disorder, improving coping skills, self help tips, offer life coaching, family life, or change in negative thinking patterns. A therapist in Waldo may also provide a safe place and validation for clients experiencing emotional pain, or that simply want a psychological assessment.
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Studies show online therapy can be just as effective as in-person counseling. Online therapy with licensed counselors is often more affordable, with BetterHelp pricing ranging from $65-$100 weekly, while in person therapy can cost up to $200 per session.