Lavonia Brown earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology in December 2012 from Troy University. Lavonia obtained her Master of Science degree, in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, in December 2016 from Troy University. Lavonia has experience working with children, adolescents, and adults both on the individual and family level. These experiences also include being a Clinical Mental...
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I specialize in working with people who struggle with anxiety. I am a trained mindfulness practitioner who has been teaching, consulting and training other practitioners on mindfulness-based interventions for many years. Anxiety can feel paralyzing and confusing. Mindfulness allows us to slow down and be more attuned with our emotions and bodies. By creating space within, we can be more thought...
In my experience, factors such as work, relationships, family, loss and change can become hard to manage alone. Therapy can be key when you need a boost in confidence, self-worth, or someone to hear your side of the story without judgement. This may be hard time for you right now, but please know you are worthy of attention. I specialize in art-therapy and person-centered therapy, working with...
Do you need a safe space right now to talk about your thoughts and feeling of uncertainty? We can work at issues that are affecting you and your family due the COVID-19 pandemic or other issues by teletherapy until there is not the need for social distancing. Sometimes it all seems so overwhelming and impossible. I work from a client-centered, eclectic counseling style that is tailored to the...
My approach is non-judgmental, encouraging, creative, and practical. Whether you are in the midst of a major life transition, have experienced a recent traumatic event, or just need some help stepping into a happier, more fulfilled version of yourself, I’d be honored to work with you. I am an EMDR therapist working through the lens of Depth Psychology, which is a soulful and distinctive approac...
I have a special heart to help people. I offer kind and compassionate therapy to help individuals, couples, families, teens, and children smooth out and overcome the bumps in life's path. I encourage, empower, and educate clients on using effective tools to help them on their journey through life. I am an experienced clinician and have been supporting individuals and families since 2002. I will...
Are you suffering in silence because according to the outside world you have it all? It can be easy to beat yourself up for not feeling happy when you have the income, the family…the dream. So why won’t the feelings of fear, anxiety, and worry stop? Where is the sense of fulfillment, connection, and confidence that people imagine comes with “having it all"? Why the persistent feelings of not be...
I want people to know that therapy begins with choosing to take the step of exploring yourself, an event that has occurred, STRESS, relationships, loss, burnout. That big next step involves developing a trusting and genuine rapport with your clinician. I invite you to reach out and begin that process with me and know that it can be done with humor, understanding, and a very strong believe in th...
Clients should not be afraid to come for counseling, they should be open with their issues. It doesn't matter what issues they are and come in with goals that they would to obtain. As a team, the client will receive support and guidance to achieve their success. I use motivational interviewing to help guide the client through challenging issues and also to obtain goals that they have made. I...
APLA Health – Long Beach
Long Beach
California
We at APLA Health - Long Beach are dedicated to serving our community, and we make working with individuals of all backgrounds part of our mission. We are here to help, whether you're completely committed to change or you're struggling with the idea. We provide medical, dental, and behavioral health care all within the same clinic. In addition to primary care, we offer sexual health testing and...
We are passionate about working with adults and adolescents who struggle with the social, emotional, and behavioral challenges related to the diagnoses of ASD, ADD/ADHD, learning differences, parenting stressors and strategies, coping skills, relationship issues, self-esteem, anxiety, depression, feelings of overwhelming stress, and grief/loss, eating disorders, trauma and PTSD. Change and grow...
Andrew approaches his work with clients drawing upon Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Acceptance and Commitment therapy (ACT) approaches, DBT skills, Exposure and Response Prevention interventions. For me, relationships in my therapeutic work stand to be the backbone and foundation of the best possible outcomes. I am a warm and compassionate clinician who balances empathy and expectations...
Curtis Franz
Raleigh
North Carolina
My process is well-rounded, with considerations for personal struggles and the world you live in (friends, family, work, etc). Personal healing through deep self-reflections are often experienced through an adaptive combination of narrative therapy, systemic therapy, and reality therapy. I have a history of extensive trauma work. This experience has led to an approach that includes a bringing...
I am passionate about working alongside teens and adults who are exploring and understanding who they are. I am also proud to be an LGBTQIA+ Affirmative, sex-positive therapist and I'm here to support and guide you in exploring your gender identity and sexual orientation! When we don’t know who we are, we experience a lot of mental and physical distress. This turns into depression, anxiety, moo...
Mollie Godin
New York
New York
Whether during times of transition, or periods of stability, life happens. Seeking help is a strength, and being vulnerable creates space for growth. On a personalized basis, we'll determine what your needs are in seeking a helping professional. I employ a holistic, strengths-based approach with a focus on enhancing a client’s health, wellbeing, resiliency, and feelings of empowerment. Together...