BOCA RATON MARRIAGE COUNSELOR:
DR. VIRGINIA CRIST
Dr. Virginia Crist, Ph.D., LMFT
Address: 6919 S.W. 18th Street, Suite 208, Boca Raton, Florida 33486
Phone: (561) 212-6855
Website: www.askdrv.tv
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Jianny Adamo, LMHC, LPC, NCC
DELRAY BEACH MARRIAGE COUNSELOR: JIANNY ADAMO
Jianny Adamo, LMHC, LPC, NCC
Address: 238 NE 1st Avenue, Suite 104, Delray Beach, Florida 33483 (Pineapple Grove)
Phone: (954) 495-4566
Website: www.fearlesslove.net
Email: Jianny@FearlessLove.net
ABOUT DELRAY BEACH MARRIAGE COUNSELOR JIANNY ADAMO:
Who doesn’t want to be in a safe and intimate marriage? Yet, often times we deny who we are in order to be accepted, betraying ourselves. And at other times, we hide behind masks and barriers cutting off our ability to engage in deep connection and closeness.
My training as a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and Certified Relationship Coach focus on preparing you for a life-time of love by assisting you to increase self-awareness, shift to empowering attitudes and behaviors and align your choices with your goals. My skills are drawn from theories for mental, emotional, relational and spiritual change, offering you the support to release and move past fear and limitations that are getting in the way of your fulfillment.
For couples, I offer a customized program tailored to your specific needs to grow in love, intimacy and understanding, in other words, to recharge the love that brought you together. For singles, I support you in healing from past relationships, break unfulfilling cycles of attraction and to prepare and attract the love of your life. In divorce recovery, I help you to stabilize and heal, promoting a quicker path to healthy living. I equip my clients with effective communication and conflict resolutions skills as well as intimacy skills for greater success in your personal and professional life.
My passion to help create intimate, life-long fulfilling marriages led me to earn a Masters of Arts degree in Counseling from Nyack College, NY where it combined psychological and spiritual theories to understanding humanity. Intimate relationships, although conflictive at times, are nature’s path to healing, personal growth and happiness. In many ways it’s a reflection of the love or union God intends to have with us--a union where it’s safe to know and be known, love that transcends the individual, calling forth inner strength, purpose and vitality.
Nothing excites me more than to support you to move towards a rewarding life centered on freedom to love, ability to connect deeply and to live authentically.
Carri Lager, Ph.D., LP
JUPITER MARRIAGE COUNSELOR: DR. CARRI LAGER
Dr. Carri Lager
Address: 900 S. US Hwy One, Suite 101, Jupiter, Florida 33477
Phone: (561) 727-9120
Website: www.drcarrilager.com/
Email : DrCarri@DrCarriLager.com
ABOUT DR. CARRI LAGER:
I earned my Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology from Loyola University Chicago with a focus on developmental and multicultural issues in psychotherapy and a combined Masters Degree and Specialist Degree (M.Ed./Ed.S.) in Mental Health Counseling from one of the nation's top ranked Counselor Education programs at the University of Florida. I am currently licensed in the state of Florida to practice clinical psychology independently and am a registrant of the National Register of Health Service Providers in Psychology.
I have over thirteen years of clinical training and experience working with diverse children, adolescents, young adults, adults, couples, and families within university counseling centers, outpatient centers, inpatient child/adolescent and substance abuse hospitals, school settings, and private practice. My clients sought treatment for a variety of presenting issues ranging from short-term transitional concerns to more long-standing, deep-rooted issues. I have an integrative treatment approach and philosophy based on the individual needs of my clients that combines evidence-based cognitive-behavioral, solution-focused, relational, and acceptance-based approaches (e.g., mindfulness).
In my experience, I have found that there is too often an emphasis on problems or what's "wrong" with individuals that seek therapy, often creating a negative stigma. My therapeutic style is unique in that I take ample time to thoroughly understand the issues that bring my clients into treatment while simultaneously discovering, highlighting, and utilizing their strengths and successes to carefully develop focused and realistic treatment goals. This is done in the context of considering each client's unique cultural background and life experiences. My aim is to help restore your sense of well-being and balance as quickly as possible by fostering self-reliance, self-acceptance, and self-awareness in a caring, accepting environment. I view the therapeutic relationship as a primary agent of change and work to ensure this relationship develops into one that is both safe and collaborative. I believe that each person is the expert of their life. We will work together to develop both short-term and long-term goals and consistently measure our progress toward achieving them. It is my role to foster greater self-awareness so a unique path toward a sense of balance can be realized by my clients.
SPECIALTIES:
I am currently providing individual, couples, and family therapy (ages 6 years - adult). Clinical specializations include, but are not limited to, the following:
Addictions
ADHD/ADHD Testing
Adjustment Disorders
Adolescent Issues
Anger Management
Anxiety Disorders; Panic, Social, GAD, Phobias, Performance, OCD
Assertive Communication Training
Biofeedback Training**
Career Planning, Exploration
Childhood/Teen Behavioral Issues
Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy
College Preparation
Couples/Marital Issues (All Orientations)
Depression
Eating Disorders/Disordered Eating/Body Image
Grief/Loss
Healthy Self-Esteem
Identity, Acculturation Issues
LGBTQ Issues
Life Transitions
Lifestyle Coaching
Men's Issues
Mind-Body Techniques
Parenting/Family Issues
Peer Pressure
Postpartum Depression
Pre-Marital Counseling
Relaxation Training
School Difficulties (Academic, Social)
Self-Injurious Behavior
Sexuality, Sexual Orientation
Smoking Cessation
Solution-Focused Therapy
Spiritual Issues; Interfaith Couples
Stress Management
Time Management, Study Skills
Trauma/Recovery
Women's Issues
Work/Family Balance
BIOFEEDBACK TRAINING
Biofeedback is a treatment technique where people are trained to improve their health by using signals from their own bodies. You have most likely already used biofeedback without realizing it. A thermometer tells you if you are running a fever or a scale tells you whether you have gained weight. Both of these devices provide feedback about your body's condition. You can then take steps to improve these conditions.
Some common uses of biofeedback by psychologists are: decreasing chronic stress, treating a variety of anxiety disorders, coping with depression, calming anger, decreasing/increasing blood pressure as needed, managing disorders involving the digestive system, improving performance (i.e., public speaking, athletic events, acting/singing), improving sleep patterns, and promoting an overall sense of well being and balance. Information gained by using biofeedback techniques in therapy (i.e., heart rate, skin temperature, blood pressure) is valuable and can be used to gauge and direct the progress of treatment.
Like a pitcher learning to throw a ball across a home plate, the biofeedback trainee, in an attempt to improve a skill (i.e., relaxation), monitors their performance. When a pitch is off the mark, the ballplayer adjusts their technique so that they perform better the next time that they try. When the light flashes or the beeper beeps too often, the biofeedback trainee makes internal adjustments which alter the signals. The biofeedback therapist acts as a coach, standing at the sidelines setting goals and limits on what to expect and giving hints on how to improve performance.
Using cutting edge software, I will work with you to monitor and improve your performance across sessions. The goal is to achieve what is known as "coherence" or getting in "the zone." This is a completely non-invasive technique hat will simply require you to wear a clip on your earlobe or finger. Many people find this technique very informative as it provides a visual, visceral indication of how your thoughts and feelings are directly related to your bodily functions. Therefore, when trained to calm your mind through relaxation and other techniques, your emotions and body will also become calm and more balanced.
WHAT TO EXPECT
Individuals, couples, and families seek therapy for a wide variety of reasons. It is very common for these people to question their “normality.” I encourage my clients to view their decision to enter therapy as a healthy and courageous act that will hopefully aid in enhancing their lives.
When you initially call to schedule an appointment, I will ask you some general questions to get a sense of the issues that are bringing you to therapy. During our first session you will be asked to fill out some forms and meet with me for approximately one hour so that I can gather relevant information about you that will allow us to begin formulating a plan of action for your treatment. Should you decide to pursue a therapeutic relationship with me, subsequent sessions are typically held once per week for 50 minutes.
Each individual’s treatment varies. In general, you will be expected to explore the areas that we initially identify as being your primary concerns/issues during our weekly sessions. At times, I might ask you to do some work between sessions that we will then process during the following meeting. It is common for individuals first entering therapy to experience a heightened level of hope during the first few sessions. Subsequently, your experience may vary from times in which you feel stuck to instances in which you feel very successful.
Please keep in mind that change is a process that takes time. It is important for you to allow yourself to be patient and mindful of even the slightest of improvement. Many people find therapy to be an invaluable tool in achieving a sense of balance and happiness in their lives. The benefits of therapy depend a great deal on what you put into the process and how much of what you discover during therapy you actually apply in your daily life.
Dillon A. Steinman, LMHC
PALM BEACH GARDENS MARRIAGE COUNSELOR: DILLON A. STEINMAN
Dillon A. Steinman
Address: 500 S Australian Ave Suite 639 West Palm Beach, Florida 33401
Phone: (561) 236-0854
Website: www.dillonasteinman.com
Email : dillonasteinman@gmail.com
ABOUT DILLON A. STEINMAN:
Stressed about life? Relationship issues, finances, work, addiction, mental illness, etc. You want more from life, but you simply aren't able to make that happen on your own due to the current circumstances. You will soon experience a significantly better life as we work towards accomplishing your goals.
I have been working with children and families for over a decade. I have worked in a variety of settings with a range of clients from severely mentally ill, traumatized children, relationship issues, addiction, and others.
I am flexible with my schedule and offer office or home appointments. I have experience and training in behavior issues, family/parenting issues, relationships, addiction, mental illness, along with others; which has been a benefit to my clients as they see results that positively impact multiple areas of their life.
My goal is to help individuals and families to experience a life that you love. We will work together to clarify the issues that are preventing you from experiencing a fully satisfying life, and further develop practical goals to help you accomplish this.
Your therapy experience might be comparable to having a good friend walk alongside you through the stress of life and provide you with support, wise counsel, and help clarify some of the thoughts or actions that are providing undesirable results in your life.
I have a master's degree in counseling psychology and a license from the state of Florida in mental health counseling. Some of my background includes working with addiction, families, children, students, small groups, foster children/parents, severe mental illness, along with other experience.
My areas of expertise include:
Individual counseling and life coaching
Addiction counseling / Impulse control
Cognitive therapies for negative thinking
Behavior modification
Parent/Child issues
Trauma / Grief and Loss
Financial stress
Relationship issues
Life transitions
Spiritual/Faith issues
Member of the South Florida Association of Christian Counselors.
Certified Triple P provider (parenting program).
Brian Williams, LCSW
TEQUESTA MARRIAGE COUNSELOR: BRIAN J. WILLIAMS
Brian J. Williams
Address: 308 Tequesta Drive, Suite 19, Tequesta, Florida 33469
Phone: (561) 502-8278
Website: www.brianwilliamstherapist.net
Email : BrianWilliamsTherapist@gmail.com
ABOUT TEQUESTA MARRIAGE COUNSELOR BRIAN WILLIAMS:
I SPECIALIZE in COUPLES: married, engaged, separated, living together... fighting, not talking, unhappy or hopeless. Calling a couples counselor is hard. "What good is it talking to some stranger?!" You've tried everything maybe even counseling and nothing seems to work. You're stuck. That's where I can help. Believe it or not there are ways to make it better. Your partner may be afraid or doesn't want to come. I don't criticize. I don't take sides. I don't judge. Don't kid yourself: it can be hard work but it also can be fun.
I use tested methods & A SENSE OF HUMOR. 1/2 of what I know is training. The rest from being married over 30 years & working with couples just like you. I studied with John Gottman who you've seen on Oprah. My wife & I have been in counseling, more than once.
How do you pick a counselor? Someone you both like and trust? First, find someone that specializes in couples. Call, email or text with your questions. My website BrianWilliamsTherapist.net explains how I work, tips to make things better quickly & some resources if you decide not to do counseling now.
Wynne Stallings, LMHC, CAP, ICADC
PALM BEACH GARDENS MARRIAGE COUNSELOR:
WYNNE STALLINGS, LMHC CAP
Wynne Stallings, LMHC CAP
Address: 100 Village Square Crossing Suite 105 Palm Beach Gardens, Florida 33410
Phone: (561) 389-5236
Website: www.wynnestallingsmhcc.com
Email : wynne@wynnestallingsmhcc.com
ABOUT WYNNE STALLINGS:
The issues for which I have the most experience and the most passion include: entire families impacted by addiction; addicts and ACA's in recovery seeking to rebuild their lives; persons seeking help in codependent relationships; premarital and marital couples seeking to enrich or restore their marriages; persons seeking to expand or redefine their career paths; and overall persons who feel "stuck" in life and need assistance finding direction, excitement, and purpose. I have worked in the secular environment for my entire career. However, I am able to provide a biblical perspective for clients who desire such an orientation.
Addicts get many hours of therapy while in treatment, but family members, comparatively, get very few. I have specialized in helping family members understand and cope with addiction whether the addict is using or not. Addiction runs in families and although genetics can't change, family coping skills can.
My experience is broad and varied. In addition to substance abusing adults, I have worked with children and adolescents with learning, behavior, and substance use disorders. I have worked with prison inmates, including 3 years on a psychiatric unit. My passions for all are personal, marital, and family growth.
You can reach Wynne at 561-389-5236 or visit her website at www.wynnestallingsmhcc.com
Amy & Nathan Oliver
PALM BEACH GARDENS MARRIAGE COUNSELORS: AMY & NATHAN OLIVER
Amy & Nathan Oliver
Address: 8895 North Military Trail, Suite 206E, Palm Beach Gardens, Florida 33410
Phone: (561) 622-1107
Website: www.olivercounseling.com
Email : olivercounseling@gmail.com
ABOUT US:
Nathan Oliver has a strong passion for counseling. Having performed a variety of seminars for parents, couples, students, and professionals and written marriage enrichment curriculum, Nathan brings a unique experience to counseling. He has a bachelors degree in psychology from Biola University, a masters degree in counseling from Denver Seminary and is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in the state of Florida. Nathan has worked in child protection services, trained marriage mentors under a federal grant, designed a treatment program at a local drug/alcohol treatment center, and served as Director of the Palm Beach Atlantic University Counseling Center.
Nathan counsels from a growth-focused therapy model that seeks to meet clients at their present hurts and needs. He is proficient in cognitive/behavioral therapy, solution-focused marriage therapy, and addictions therapy. Having been mentored and trained by some of the leading counselors in the country, Nathan brings a strong history as well as a fresh perspective to the counseling room. Both Nathan and Amy can provide optional Christian counseling for those clients who request a desire for faith based counseling.
Amy Oliver has a heart for marriage and working specifically with adolescent females. Her experience includes multisystemic family therapy (MST), child play therapy, in-home family therapy, private practice and supervising therapists in the MST model. She earned a bachelors degree in psychology from Taylor University and a dual masters degree in both marriage and family therapy and community mental health from John Brown University. Previously, Amy worked as a licensed professional counselor in both Colorado and Arkansas, and today is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in Florida.
Having a wealth of experience in counseling, Amy has been invited to speak at the American Association of Christian Counselors world conference and facilitated a wide variety of workshops/university level classes on counseling related topics across the country. In addition, Amy continues to be a featured speaker at M.O.P.S and other groups for moms throughout Palm Beach County.
Nathan and Amy's national list of references includes: Dr. H. Norman Wright, Drs. Greg and Gary Smalley, Dr. Gary Oliver, Dr. Jim Beck, Bill McCartney, Dale Schlafer and Randy Phillips. For more information on Nathan and Amy's references, credentials, counseling, or to make an appointment please feel free to email them at olivercounseling@gmail.com.
Lisa Lauer, MA, LMHC, NCC
PALM BEACH GARDENS MARRIAGE COUNSELOR
Lisa Lauer, MA, LMHC, NCC
Address: 4440 PGA Blvd., Palm Beach Gardens, Florida 33410
Phone: (561) 967-2566
Website: www.banyangroup.com/lisa-lauer
Email : info@banyangroup.com
About Lisa Lauer, MA, LMHC, NCC
For 17 years, I have assisted my clients in creating more fulfilling lives and satisfying relationships. People can get trapped in patterns that negatively impact them. Their thoughts, feelings and behaviors improve as they learn more effective strategies for achieving their goals. In counseling, I help individuals and couples discover positive options for coping with the obstacles they face.
We all learn communication styles that may stand in the way of resolving relationship problems. If you are experiencing marital difficulties, it is beneficial to examine your role in relationship conflicts and develop skills which produce more successful ways of getting your needs met. If remaining married is not an option, I can support you in the healing process throughout and after divorce. Life transitions can be difficult, but they also can be an opportunity for a happier life and healthier, more enjoyable relationships.
I practice Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT), a well-researched form of therapy that allows me to help individuals and couples with various challenges. My clinical experience has focused on: anxiety, depression, relationship issues, divorce adjustment, stress management, parenting strategies and grief/loss.
I am a Florida licensed mental health counselor (LMHC), Nationally Certified Counselor (NCC) and a certified school guidance counselor. Additionally, I am a certified advocate in domestic violence awareness, prevention and treatment. My main office is located in Palm Beach Gardens and I also can accommodate clients at my West Palm Beach and Lake Worth locations. I offer a flexible appointment schedule, including evenings and weekends.
Karen Collins, MSW, LCSW, ACSW
JUPITER MARRIAGE COUNSELOR: KAREN COLLINS
Karen Collins
Address: 4266 West Main Street, Jupiter, Florida 33458
Phone: (561) 512-9743
Website: www.rlovestory.com
Email : karencollins71@yahoo.com
ABOUT ME:
You can develop a happy and healthy relationship to become the couple that your friends admire because you are so obviously connected. Fulfilling and healthy relationships should be the norm not the exception. Learn how to define what you need in a partner and become the best partner you can be to develop an amazing relationship. I assist you in identifying, developing and maintaining the relationship you want and need. I work with individuals and couples-pre-marriage, during marriage and with couples who have chosen to divorce to promote the healthiest relationships possible.
Learn to manage stress, responses to stress and trauma, and mood fluctuation to improve your quality of life. Therapy assists in minimizing the impact of stressors, improves mood, reduces depression and anxiety and provides direction to navigate stressful events to decrease negative outcomes. A few sessions can create significant changes.
I utilize Cognitive Behavioral Therapy interventions to promote good emotional health. I treat people with adjustment issues, anger issues, stress, grief and loss, trauma, depression, anxiety and other mental health issues. I will assist with symptom reduction and management and collaborate with your primary care physician or psychiatrist as needed regarding medication management(if medication is needed).
Amazing relationships can happen with the right guidance and direction. I have spent a significant amount of my career working with couples to improve and strengthen their relationships. I work with couples pre-marriage, during marriage and with couples and families who are going through a divorce. You can learn how to have and maintain great relationships.
I help couples and families who have chosen to divorce minimize the negative impact on the family during the adjustment and transition to the impending lifestyle change. Support, mediation and counseling are offered to the couple and family throughout the divorce and beyond as needed. It is important to prevent and reduce the emotional expense that a divorce can have on children and parents. Divorce is life altering to all involved, but it can be handled in a healthy manner that produces the least amount of trauma possible.
Articles By Karen:
Happy Relationships
Source: www.rlovestory.com
Jennifer J. Hume, M.Ed., LMHC, CAP
NORTH PALM BEACH MARRIAGE COUNSELOR: JENNIFER J. HUME
Jennifer J. Hume
Address: 840 U.S. Highway 1, Suite 435, North Palm Beach, Florida 33408
Phone: (561) 951-0879
Website : www.jenniferhume.com
Email: info@jenniferhume.com
ABOUT JENNIFER:
Jennifer Hume is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor specializing in teaching her clients new tools for happiness and success. With over 14 years experience as a therapist, and as a graduate of the University of Georgia specializing in helping clients recover from substance abuse and dependence, she is currently serving as a private practitioner working with a broad spectrum of clients. In addition to being a Certified Addiciton Professional, her areas of expertise are anxiety, postpartum anxiety and depression, psychological trauma, and grief. Jennifer is Level-II trained in EMDR, and has also completed training in Brainspotting - both are excellent therapies for getting rid of distress and creating calm. Jennifer is experienced in treating pertinatal and postpartum disorders and has completed a certificate program via Postpartum International, Inc. (PSI).
In addition to being a successful private practitioner in Atlanta, Georgia, and now in North Palm Beach, Florida, Jennifer has presented at state conferences, professional continuing education events, and to general audiences speaking on the topics of complicated grief, caregiver support, and coping with traumatic grief during the holiday seasons. She also has extensive speaking experience on the topics of relapse prevention, and the dynamics between family members and clients impacted by addiction and alcoholism.
Jennifer is an interactive, solution-focused therapist. Her therapeutic approach is to provide support and unbiased feedback to help clients effectively address personal life challenges. With professionalism and understanding, she works with each client to help them build on their strengths and attain the personal growth they are interested in accomplishing.
Education
1996 - University of Florida, Bachelor of Science in Psychology
1999 - University of Georgia, Masters of Education in Community Counseling
Licensure and Certifications
Licensed Professional Counselor, State of Georgia, License #LPC003762
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, State of Florida, License #MH9917
National Certified Counselor (NCC), Certification #57001, National Board for Certified Counselors
Certified Addiction Professional (CAP), Florida Certification Board
Additional Training
EMDR - Level I and Level II trained clinician
Brainspotting - Level I trained clinician
PSI Certificate Holder - Postpartum Mood and Anxiety Disorders Clinician
Jennifer's Articles:
How do You Heal Your Wounded Relationship? Get to the Core.
Susan Tinsley, MA, LMFT, DAACS, NCC
NORTH PALM BEACH MARRIAGE COUNSELOR: SUSAN TINSLEY
Susan Tinsley
Address: 132 W. Indiantown Road Suite 202
Jupiter, FL 33458
Phone: (561) 252-1871
Website: www.susantinsleytherapist.com
Email: info@susantinsleytherapist.com
ABOUT ME:
I am originally from New Orleans, Louisiana. I received my undergraduate degree in Sociology from Louisiana State University in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. After finishing graduate school and practicing in Denver for several years, my family and I moved to Jupiter, Florida.
I received my Masters in Counseling from Regis University in Denver, Colorado. I hold a Post Masters Certification in Marriage and Family Therapy. I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (MT 2666) in the state of Florida. I am a Certified Clinical Sexologist by the American Board of Sexology ( ABS Certification No. 2926). I am a Nationally Certified Counselor (#259574).
I have worked with many diverse populations and issues. As a married mother, I will bring my life experiences as well as my clinical training into our sessions together.
THERAPY SERVICES:
I offer therapy services for individuals and couples facing all types of challenges. Together, we will develop a treatment plan designed to meet your needs and goals.
I see clients for 50 and 90 minute sessions at my office. I also offer intensive therapy sessions, 3 hours at a time. I offer Walk Therapy in 50 minute sessions to individuals only.
THERAPY STYLE:
My style is directive. I believe the types of therapy I practice work well when the client is seeking solutions to addressing life challenges in a practical, straight forward way.
Call or email me to set schedule your discounted first session to see if I'm the right therapist for you.
My educational background is Holistic and community-based therapy. This means I will look at the entire system such as society, family, peers and self. A system can influence a person's perceptions, modes of interacting and style of communicating. The Holistic approach looks at the whole person including their overall mental and physical health, relationships and career.
I practice Solution focused therapy and Cognitive Behavioral therapy. Solution focused therapists believe that change is constant. This type of therapy focuses on what clients want to achieve through therapy rather than on the presenting problem. Cognitive Behavioral therapy (CBT) addresses issues concerning dysfunctional behaviors, patterns and emotions. The client will learn techniques on how to identify distortive thinking and change their behaviors.