Find a Therapist in Fort Pierce, FL

Stephanie Sammons is a compassionate and dedicated Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC), Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP), and Master’s-Level Certified Addiction Professional (MCAP) with over 20 years of experience. As the founder of Rise Counseling Treasure Coast, she passionately supports individuals, couples, families, children, adolescents, and elders in overcoming life’s challenges and achieving emotional wellness. Deeply committed to the belief that every individual is unique and important, Stephanie approaches each person with the utmost care and respect, treating them like more than just a client. Her expertise spans a variety of therapy types, including Trauma Focused and Solution Focused Brief Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Emotionally Focused Therapy, tailored to meet diverse needs. Recognizing that wellness can be accessible to everyone, she accommodates various financial situations and offers discounts for veterans, active military personnel, and first responders, with options to use insurance. Stephanie encourages those seeking support to connect with her and take the first step toward rising above life’s challenges.

Gwendolyn McLeod, a certified relationship coach at Successful Solutions LLC, explores the profound ways our past influences the present. She delves into how hidden wounds or misguided beliefs from childhood and past relationships can unconsciously steer behaviors and impact lives. With over 20 years of diverse experience across education, social services, training, and management, Gwendolyn specializes in Life, Love, and family relationships coaching. Additionally, she offers Anger Management Classes for adults and teens, holding certification from the National Anger Management Association (NAMA). She understands the significance of connecting with someone who truly comprehends individual life experiences. Gwendolyn is dedicated to supporting those facing emotional, behavioral, or relationship challenges, and she invites individuals seeking authentic and relatable coaching to explore their journey with her.

Sade Blackshear is a dedicated counselor known for providing a safe and supportive environment for individuals looking to unpack and process their emotions after challenging experiences. Her practice focuses on promoting mind health, allowing clients to achieve a balanced emotional and mental state that enhances their daily living. With a commitment to guiding teens, adults, and families, Sade helps her clients understand their behaviors and how these are connected to their thoughts and feelings. Sade's interest in psychology sparked during her high school years after watching the transformative film 'Rain Man,' where she became captivated by the complexities of the main character's mindset. This curiosity led her to pursue a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from UCF and a Master of Education in Mental Health Counseling from Florida Atlantic University. After obtaining her degrees, she gained valuable experience working in various mental health facilities. As the owner and clinician of Mind Resolutions Clinical Services, LLC, Sade is eager to equip her clients with the essential tools needed to navigate life's challenges. She looks forward to accompanying individuals on their meaningful therapeutic journeys, offering a compassionate and tailored approach to each unique situation.

Dr. Larthenia Howard is a highly qualified Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist based in Florida, and a licensed marriage and family therapist intern in Washington State. With a deep understanding of the challenges that individuals, couples, and families face, she specializes in navigating issues such as anxiety, family conflict, and marital and premarital concerns. Dr. Howard's rich personal experiences have profoundly shaped her empathetic approach. She resonates with her clients' journeys, having undergone her own transformative processes that inspire her commitment to helping others achieve positive change. Her expertise extends to various therapy types, including Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and the Gottman Method, among others. Additionally, Dr. Howard is certified in neurofeedback technology, which aids individuals dealing with PTSD, anxiety, depression, and more. As an Emotional Intelligence (EI) trainer, she believes that healing and growth are attainable for everyone. Dr. Howard is dedicated to supporting her clients on their path toward optimal well-being, fostering fulfilling lives through compassionate guidance.

Dr. Taylor Palmitier is a compassionate psychologist with a PsyD who specializes in working with a diverse range of clients, including children, teens, adults, and elders. With a deep understanding of mood disorders and anxiety, Dr. Palmitier employs an integrative approach to therapy, utilizing an array of evidence-based techniques such as Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and Play Therapy. With a focus on attachment-based, trauma-informed, and person-centered methods, Dr. Palmitier creates a safe environment where individuals and families can explore their feelings and experiences. Their expertise also includes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy, making them a well-rounded clinician dedicated to fostering healing and personal growth.

Violet Burke is a dedicated therapist, clinical social worker, and life coach who understands that unresolved issues in an individual's life can present significant barriers to progress across all dimensions of life. She partners with clients to facilitate their journey through change, guiding them towards learning healthy adaptive strategies to improve their responses to life’s stressors and challenging transitions, including mental health challenges. With a focus on achieving positive outcomes, Violet engages clients in goal-oriented practices, helping them navigate their life challenges and enhancing their overall well-being. Through evidence-based therapeutic interventions, she assists individuals in exploring and discovering their untapped potential. Violet supports clients who have been hindered by traumatic experiences, negative life events, and limiting belief systems, encouraging them to harness their courage and motivation to transform their thinking and behaviors. Her practice is centered on a holistic, client-driven approach, viewing each client as a whole person. Violet addresses the issues presented by clients while considering their past experiences and current situations, guiding them towards a successful navigation of their future.

Debbie Hoeffner, an experienced Clinical Social Worker and Therapist, is dedicated to the healing journey of her clients. With a focus on moving beyond mere management of distressing thoughts, feelings, and sensations, she employs a variety of therapeutic methods to effectively address trauma, anxiety, and PTSD. Her extensive training enables her to support individuals in overcoming challenges such as phobias, generalized anxiety, guilt, anger, and grief. Debbie utilizes an eclectic approach that incorporates Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy, Trauma-Focused techniques, Neurofeedback, and Hypnotherapy, tailored to meet the unique needs of adults and elders. Her compassionate and professional guidance empowers clients on the path to holistic healing, fostering resilience and well-being.

Phyllis McColister-Cunningham, MS, LMHC, CAP, holds a Master's Degree in Mental Health Counseling from Palm Beach Atlantic University and a Bachelor's Degree in Psychology from Barry University. As a licensed Mental Health Counselor in Florida and a certified Addictions Professional, she brings a wealth of expertise to her practice. Phyllis is also an EMDR trauma therapist trained by EMDRIA, and offers specialized Immigration Evaluations and Substance Use Evaluations. With a strong belief in empowering individuals and families, she adeptly navigates emotional, mental, and spiritual dynamics associated with overcoming substance abuse and co-occurring mental health challenges. Phyllis effectively works with a diverse clientele, including adults, children, and adolescents, employing a variety of counseling modalities such as Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), Mindfulness, and EMDR. As the founder of Healing Waters Counseling, her private practice focuses on grief and trauma, anxiety, depression, substance use, and emotional and behavioral counseling, addressing issues like PTSD, ADHD, Oppositional Defiant Disorder, as well as providing relationship, premarital, and marriage counseling. Additionally, she facilitates ongoing Stress Management groups every Thursday from 5 to 6 PM.

Sarah Paulick is a Licensed Counselor, Certified Clinical Trauma Professional, and Certified EMDR Therapist passionate about supporting individuals experiencing post-traumatic stress, developmental and attachment trauma, anxiety, depression, and dissociation. She specializes in working with survivors of childhood trauma, recent traumatic events, and sexual trauma survivors, as well as first responders, healthcare professionals, young adults, and both women and men. Through a collaborative approach, Sarah guides her clients to uncover their internal strengths and resources, fostering resilience, promoting post-traumatic growth, and facilitating healing from attachment wounds. She employs a range of trauma-informed tools and techniques, including EMDR, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Polyvagal Theory, seamlessly integrating various therapeutic approaches such as Internal Family Systems (IFS), attachment-based, somatic, existential, strengths-based, psychodynamic, and culturally-sensitive practices. With a genuine commitment to her clients' unique needs, Sarah empowers them to find healthy and adaptive resolutions. She believes that health and wellness are essential for enhancing quality of life and is honored to serve her local community and all Florida residents through telehealth sessions. Sarah wishes everyone the best on their healing and self-growth journey.

Pandora Scotto is a dedicated Licensed Clinical Social Worker and EMDR specialist who understands the challenges of feeling stuck in the past or overwhelmed by negative emotions. With a focus on adults, she provides individuals with a supportive environment to explore feelings and behaviors that no longer serve them. Through the transformative process of therapy, Pandora empowers her clients to uncover their unique strengths hidden beneath feelings of fear, loneliness, guilt, anxiety, and depression. She promotes the belief that seeking help is a courageous step and emphasizes that therapy is a collaborative journey. By utilizing EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing) and strength-based approaches, Pandora guides clients toward creating a more fulfilling and meaningful life. With her expertise in psychodynamic modalities, she is committed to helping individuals rediscover their potential and find the right path for transformative changes.

Elizabeth Toback is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with over 30 years of experience dedicated to helping individuals enhance their lives and understand the sources of distress that may be impacting them. She works with adolescents, families, and adults, addressing prevalent issues like depression, codependency, and anxiety. Many individuals may find themselves navigating feelings of bitterness, anxiety, or confusion without knowing the path to change. Through the creation of a strong therapeutic alliance and the application of diverse interventions and therapeutic techniques, Elizabeth believes that change is not only possible but attainable. Her approach emphasizes empowering clients to discover and utilize their inherent strengths to facilitate their transformation. Specializing in trauma-focused, solution-focused, and cognitive behavioral therapies, Elizabeth understands that all individuals possess hidden strengths and the potential for meaningful change. However, this journey often requires the support and guidance of a skilled and compassionate therapist to illuminate the way forward.