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Brandon Kennedy

Brandon Kennedy

Fort Lauderdale, FL
MSW
Brandon Kennedy, MSW, is a compassionate therapist who specializes in LGBTQ+ issues, relationship dynamics, and sexual wellness. He recognizes how easy it can be to put off addressing personal challenges, often leading individuals to overlook significant concerns that impact their quality of life. With a profound belief that every individual and situation is unique, Brandon focuses on empowering clients to explore their personal narratives and find tailored solutions that resonate with their experiences. He understands that human relationships thrive on the desire to be seen and heard, and he fosters an environment where vulnerability is met with acceptance and support. Brandon emphasizes the importance of open dialogue during sessions, as this engagement lays the foundation for a strong therapeutic relationship, goal-setting, and the development of a support structure. His approach incorporates various therapeutic modalities, including Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Motivational Interviewing, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), ensuring a comprehensive approach to mental wellness. Clients can expect a judgment-free zone where they are encouraged to be honest about their concerns while also being gently challenged to foster growth.
Specialties
Addiction Alcohol/Drug Use Anxiety Depression Domestic Violence Family Stress LGBTQ+ Men's & Women's Issues Work Stress
Marcus Lewis

Marcus Lewis

Fort Lauderdale, FL
Change is possible for everyone, regardless of their past doings and experiences. Within each individual lies the strength that can help them live their best life. As a therapist, Marcus Lewis has helped many who felt hopeless or stuck work through their struggles and access that inner strength. He believes that everyone has what it takes to overcome challenges. Whether dealing with anxiety, trauma, depression, anger, or life transitions, Marcus is confident in the effectiveness of one-on-one or group sessions, allowing family and friends to participate as needed. To develop clients' strengths and techniques, he utilizes a combination of treatment pathways, including acceptance and commitment therapy, cognitive-behavioral therapy, rational-emotive behavioral therapy, and mindfulness techniques. After the initial meeting, Marcus customizes a specific therapeutic approach tailored to each person's needs. He values flexibility and is committed to making therapy accessible, offering options for online sessions or face-to-face meetings to best accommodate each client's schedule and maximize their therapeutic results.
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Specialties
Anxiety Depression PTSD/Trauma
Wilfredo Melendez

Wilfredo Melendez

Fort Lauderdale, FL
Wilfredo Melendez is a dedicated therapist who offers compassionate support for those facing anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship challenges, parenting difficulties, and behavioral issues. With over 20 years of professional experience, he is committed to helping individuals reach their full potential and navigate the obstacles life presents. Wilfredo works with clients of all ages, from children and adolescents to adults and seniors, addressing emotional, behavioral, and mental health concerns. He takes pride in assisting couples to resolve conflicts and achieve meaningful improvements in their relationships. Additionally, he empowers parents with the skills they need to manage challenging behaviors in their children. Wilfredo has mentored hundreds of troubled youth, college students, and their families during tough times, particularly those affected by substance use and the involvement of courts and social services. His therapy approach combines traditional Cognitive Behavioral Therapy with mindfulness and relaxation techniques, proven effective in treating depression, anxiety, and anger management.
Specialties
Addiction Anxiety Depression Mindfulness PTSD/Trauma Parenting Relationship Stress
From Under The Rug

From Under The Rug

Fort Lauderdale, FL
Registered Clinical Social Worker Intern, MSW
From Under the Rug is a compassionate and dedicated Registered Clinical Social Worker Intern, specializing in supporting teens, adults, and elders (65+). They focus on empowering individuals navigating LGBTQ+ issues, relationship challenges, and sex therapy. From believes that it can be easy to sweep concerns under the rug, overlooking the unique complexities of each person's situation. Their practice recognizes the individuality of every circumstance, ensuring that clients are at the forefront of their healing journey. With an array of therapeutic modalities—ranging from Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and Motivational Interviewing—From tailors their approach to best fit the needs of their clients. Understanding that deep human connections are integral, they emphasize the importance of being seen and heard during therapy. This relationship lays the groundwork for meaningful exploration of concerns, fostering an environment free from judgment. During sessions, clients can expect to be challenged with care and encouraged to express their vulnerabilities, paving the way for behavior change and renewed quality of life.
Specialties
Anxiety LGBTQ+ Relationship Stress
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Barbara Agran

Barbara Agran

Fort Lauderdale, FL
Barbara Agran, a dedicated and certified psychotherapist, provides a safe and nurturing environment for her clients, making the often difficult decision to seek therapy a supportive journey. With a career built on helping individuals, couples, and families navigate through challenges such as anxiety, marital issues, and feelings of unfulfillment, she utilizes goal-oriented therapy to enable clients to manage their lives effectively. Barbara’s skills as a Certified Imago Relationship Therapist allow her to emphasize the importance of open and honest communication in fostering healthy relationships. Utilizing specific dialogue techniques, she facilitates renewed partnerships by promoting understanding and commitment. Through methods that encourage mirroring, validation, and empathy, Barbara creates a healing space where clients can listen, hear, and grow together. Her expertise encompasses a wide range of issues, including substance use, infidelity, obsessive-compulsive behaviors, and mood disorders, making her a versatile choice for individuals and families seeking support and growth.
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Specialties
50+ Addiction Anxiety Borderline (BPD) Depression Eating Disorders Family Stress General Mental Health Grief Managing Emotions Obsessive Compulsive Disorder Parenting
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Huggyse Armand

Huggyse Armand

Fort Lauderdale, FL
LCSW
Huggyse Armand, LCSW, is dedicated to helping individuals learn effective methods for expressing their feelings and behaviors. With a passion for supporting children, adolescents, and adults, Huggyse specializes in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT). Utilizing a strengths-based approach, Huggyse assists clients in identifying and implementing the skills and abilities they already possess, while focusing on prosocial coping skills to navigate challenges associated with traumatic events such as physical and sexual abuse, financial abuse, neglect, major accidents, abandonment, death, divorce, emotional behavioral disorders, anxiety, and acute or post-traumatic stress disorder. Huggyse offers mental health counseling services both in individual and group settings, creating a non-Christian-based free space for mental and emotional healing. Clients are encouraged to come as they are and leave beyond their expectations.
Specialties
Anxiety Breakups Bullying Domestic Violence Financial Stress Grief PTSD/Trauma Teens
Bridget Cabibi

Bridget Cabibi

Fort Lauderdale, FL
Bridget Cabibi believes that the effectiveness of therapy is rooted in the relationship between therapist and client. She values ensuring that her clients feel accepted for exactly who they are in their current state. As a partner in change, Bridget is dedicated to exploring beneath the surface to create meaning and connections. By challenging unproductive thoughts and implementing proven techniques, she assists clients in processing their past experiences, empowering them to consciously determine their path forward and become the authors of their own stories. This journey fosters resilience and equips individuals with the tools to face future challenges and rebound from setbacks. Bridget recognizes that everyone possesses a unique blend of genetics and experiences that shape their present identity, and she believes in the inherent value of each person deserving a life filled with purpose. She encourages reflection on the various influences in one's life, including culture, religion, gender, location, and social situations. With a compassionate approach, Bridget aims to help clients make thoughtful decisions about what to embrace and what to release as they transition toward a richer life characterized by increased happiness and confidence. Taking the first step toward positive change with Bridget can open the door to a transformative journey.
Specialties
ADHD Addiction Anxiety Borderline (BPD) Depression Family Stress General Mental Health Grief LGBTQ+ Managing Emotions Men's & Women's Issues Relationship Stress Spirituality Weight Management
Tiffany Chambers

Tiffany Chambers

Fort Lauderdale, FL
Tiffany Chambers is a dedicated therapist who supports individuals seeking greater acceptance, wholeness, and aliveness in all areas of their lives. She frequently works with clients feeling overwhelmed by self-criticism, anxiety, sadness, grief, and fear. Through her holistic and integrative approaches, Tiffany helps clients cultivate self-compassion and build the capacity to engage with challenging emotions and topics. By encouraging clients to listen to their inner wisdom, therapy with Tiffany can lead to a more authentic life filled with joy and a sense of wholeness, despite any life's challenges. Drawing from a variety of therapeutic modalities, she places a strong emphasis on creating a safe space where individuals feel genuinely seen. This environment allows for the replacement of old, unhelpful patterns with healthier, more productive alternatives. With Tiffany, clients can embark on a series of therapeutic steps designed to find healthy solutions to their most difficult issues. For those feeling overwhelmed and unable to find effective answers, her counseling services provide the guidance necessary to navigate life's complexities. Maintaining a strong respect for privacy and confidentiality is paramount in her practice.
Specialties
ADHD Addiction Alcohol/Drug Use Anxiety Bipolar Depression General Mental Health Grief LGBTQ+ Men's & Women's Issues PTSD/Trauma Perinatal Mood Disorder Student Life Work Stress
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Allyson Clemmons

Allyson Clemmons

Fort Lauderdale, FL
Allyson Clemmons understands the profound loneliness, sadness, and isolation that many individuals feel when faced with problems in their marriage. For couples considering divorce, the ongoing conflict, lack of trust, and underlying resentment can be overwhelming, influencing not only their relationship but also their view of each other and their children. Many clients approach her seeking a couples therapist who can provide them with a research-supported plan to improve their relationship. Through her expertise in Discernment Counseling and the Gottman Method, Allyson guides couples in exploring not just their emotions but also their behaviors. In her sessions, couples implement new strategies to enhance their connection, recognizing that with the right support, conflict can be transformed into an opportunity for growth. Allyson is dedicated to helping individuals and couples move beyond feelings of isolation, creating a safe space to foster understanding and intimacy. She looks forward to guiding clients toward renewed connection and deeper understanding in their relationships.
Specialties
Addiction Alcohol/Drug Use Relationship Stress
Broken Cycle

Broken Cycle

Fort Lauderdale, FL
Counselor, PHD
Broken Cycle is a compassionate counselor, holding a PhD and LMHC credentials, dedicated to supporting individuals who may be grappling with challenging emotions such as sadness and persistent worry. For those facing difficulties breathing under life's stressors or feeling that their plans aren’t unfolding as hoped, Broken conveys that they are not alone. The path to overcoming emotional hurdles, whether in relationships with family or intimate partners, is a journey that requires courage and guidance. For parents concerned about their child's emotional or behavioral concerns, there is support available to navigate these complex waters. Taking the step to seek help can be daunting, but with Broken Cycle, individuals will find a path to empowerment and growth. Known for utilizing non-judgmental treatments, Broken is committed to helping clients align with their personal goals. Prioritizing convenience, counseling services are conducted in the comfort of home or community settings, as well as through telephone or video conferencing, designed to cater to the needs of clients in Broward County, Florida.
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Specialties
Anxiety Depression General Mental Health Relationship Stress Teens
Chaim Drizin

Chaim Drizin

Fort Lauderdale, FL
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA
Chaim Drizin, MA, LMFT, CSAT, EMDR, is a dedicated Marriage & Family Therapist who empowers individuals to embark on a journey towards personal growth and well-being. As a solution-focused therapist, his mission is to help clients uncover their true potential and lead lives worth celebrating. While the challenges of the past cannot be changed, he works collaboratively with clients to understand and resolve current difficulties. Utilizing a range of complementary therapy approaches and techniques, Chaim assists in identifying and addressing long-standing behavioral patterns or negative perceptions that may hinder a more fulfilling and meaningful life. Whether individuals are seeking support through a challenging situation or are ready to embrace a new direction, Chaim looks forward to guiding them in achieving their therapeutic goals.
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Akiva Garellek

Akiva Garellek

Fort Lauderdale, FL
Akiva Garellek understands that children thrive when they have the opportunity to express themselves freely, embodying the essence of Charles Schaefer's belief that play is where individuals truly come alive. Akiva believes that play is not just an activity, but a vital form of communication that allows children to navigate their surroundings and uncover their emotions. By observing children during play, Akiva gains invaluable insights into their thoughts, feelings, motivations, and struggles, laying the groundwork for meaningful therapeutic engagement. With a focus on empowering children, Akiva works diligently to provide them with the tools needed to cultivate motivation, confidence, and resilience. Through Play Therapy sessions, Akiva creates a nurturing and safe environment where children can transform their trauma into strength. The therapeutic techniques employed include Mindfulness-Based approaches, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Play Therapy, all tailored to meet the unique needs of children and families. Akiva’s compassionate guidance supports clients in developing new attitudes and coping strategies for life's complexities, particularly for those from abusive backgrounds or facing various life challenges. This holistic approach ensures that every young person can grow into the best version of themselves, ready to move forward with hope and strength.
Specialties
ADHD Addiction Anxiety Depression Domestic Violence Family Stress General Mental Health LGBTQ+ Men's & Women's Issues Obsessive Compulsive Disorder PTSD/Trauma Parenting Relationship Stress Student Life Teens
Debbie Gottlieb

Debbie Gottlieb

Fort Lauderdale, FL
Debbie Gottlieb is a compassionate therapist dedicated to helping clients truly live their lives rather than merely cope with challenges. She understands that feelings of stress, anxiety, and unhappiness do not define a person. Through her supportive guidance, Debbie empowers individuals to break free from limiting patterns and rediscover a sense of freedom, vitality, and joy. Clients have described her as an incredible clinician who creates a powerful, positive impact in their lives. Her holistic approach integrates personal, emotional, and spiritual growth, laying a solid foundation for mental wellness. What sets her apart is her unique emphasis on attuning to emotions, fostering presence, and utilizing experiential exercises to expedite awareness and personal development. Many clients report that the rapport established with Debbie is immediate, allowing them to feel comfortable and engaged from the very first session. Her willingness to explore diverse strategies tailored to each individual truly embodies her commitment to effective and transformative therapy. In a world that needs more compassionate therapists like Debbie, her work shines brightly.
Specialties
Addiction Alcohol/Drug Use Anxiety Depression Eating Disorders Family Stress General Mental Health Obsessive Compulsive Disorder PTSD/Trauma Parenting Relationship Stress Spirituality Weight Management

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