Grief counselors and therapists in Daytona Beach, FL

Hi, I’m Chris Brace (he/him), a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and LGBTQ+ affirming couples therapist based in Las Vegas, NV. I specialize in Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) — an evidence-based approach that helps partners break out of painful patterns, heal from disconnection, and reconnect in deeper, more secure ways.

I support couples and individuals navigating conflict, communication struggles, infidelity, emotional distance, premarital questions, and relationship ambivalence. My practice is especially attuned to the needs of queer, neurodiverse, and nontraditional relationships (including CNM and polyamorous partners). I strive to create a warm, inclusive, and judgment-free space where all identities and emotions are welcome.

For couples in crisis or those wanting to deepen their connection quickly, I also offer 2–3 day EFT Couples Intensives — an immersive, premium service outside of insurance designed to accelerate progress in just a weekend. I balance this with making weekly therapy available through Cigna and Aetna (via Headway), so couples can choose between a traditional path and a concentrated, cash-pay option.

I earned my Master of Social Work (MSW) from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV), and I have advanced training in EFT. I’m also invited annually as a facilitator for national EFT trainings on LGBTQ+ inclusivity, where I help other clinicians build affirming skills.

If you’re ready to get unstuck and reconnect, I’d be honored to walk alongside you. You can book a free consult or schedule with your Cigna or Aetna insurance via Headway.

I am a Florida state licensed Mental Health Counselor, a New Jersey state licensed Professional Counselor, a Licensed Drug and Alcohol Counselor, an Approved Clinical Supervisor and an Equine Interaction Professional. I have a great deal of experience in the treatment of addiction, dual diagnosis, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, behavioral issues, autism, relationship issues, and family conflict in adults and adolescents.

Gabriella Chaparro is a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner dedicated to helping individuals heal from within—mind, body, and spirit. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Nova Southeastern University and spent several years working in critical care, where she developed a deep understanding of the connection between physical health and emotional well-being. She later completed her Master of Science in Nursing from Florida International University, specializing in comprehensive mental health care.

I am Dr. Stephanie Couyoute, a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner and founder of Avenmind Health Group. I earned my Doctor of Nursing Practice degree from Palm Beach Atlantic University and bring more than 15 years of healthcare experience, including critical care, outpatient psychiatry, inpatient child and adolescent care, and older adult mental health. I provide virtual psychiatric evaluations and medication management for clients ages 16 and older experiencing anxiety, depression, ADHD, bipolar disorder, trauma-related symptoms, sleep difficulties, stress, grief, and other mental health concerns.

Life can start feeling like too much when anxiety is always running in the background, family stress keeps pulling at your attention, or painful experiences from the past continue showing up in the present. You may be trying to manage intense emotions, keep relationships together, or simply get through the day while feeling more overwhelmed than the people around you realize. I work with adults, seniors, adolescents, and children experiencing anxiety, depression, family issues, trauma, and PTSD. These concerns can also overlap with ADHD, stress management, panic, grief or loss, cultural and ethnic concerns, bipolar disorder, or relationship difficulties, especially when several parts of your life are affecting one another. Therapy can give you a space where you do not have to carry all of those pieces by yourself. Together, we can understand what has been weighing on you, strengthen healthier ways of coping, and help you feel more grounded and confident moving forward.