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I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 25 years of experience helping clients navigate mental and emotional challenges. I earned both my bachelor’s and master’s degrees in social work from Florida State University. My passion is to provide a safe, non-judgmental space where clients can gain insight into their lives and work toward personal growth and healing.

I hold a masters degree in Mental Health Counseling as well as a post graduate certificate in Trauma Studies. I have worked in multiple levels of care including inpatient, residential, intensive outpatient, and partial hospitalization. I have work with a multitude of different populations and diagnosis including anxiety disorders, bipolar disorder, depression, eating disorders schizophrenia and schizoaffective disorders.

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I am a compassionate, caring therapist who supports holistic treatment for individuals struggling with anxiety, depression, and life stressors such a divorce, death and trauma. I have work with trauma patients such as 9/11, veterans and sexual abuse victims. I have expertise in couples counseling as well and have enjoyed that through the years. I believe that healing happens within a strong, trusting relationship. My approach is warm, supportive, and genuinely caring - I strive to create a space where you feel safe, understood, and never judged. Together, we work at your pace to explore what’s holding you back and

I’m a Board-Certified Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner and proud U.S. Army veteran committed to helping adults find balance and healing. I provide evidence-based, compassionate care for anxiety, depression, trauma, and stress-related conditions. My goal is to create a calm, respectful environment where every client—veteran or civilian—feels seen, supported, and understood. I combine medication management with practical coping strategies and therapy-informed guidance to promote lasting well-being.

Healing from trauma is not about forgetting the past-- it's about reclaiming your future. As a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) specializing in trauma and grief, I am dedicated to helping adults and survivors of childhood trauma navigate their healing journey with strength, compassion, and evidence-based care. With training in cognitive processing therapy (CPT), eye movement desensitization reprocessing (EMDR), internal family systems (IFS), trauma-focused CBT, and child parent psychotherapy (CPP), I offer an integrative approach tailored to each client's unique needs and experiences.

I am a licensed clinical social worker and have extensive experience in individual therapy. I studied at Hunter Silberman School of Social Work. I am certified in Internal Family Systems (IFS) and CBT and use these modalities along with others in a holistic approach to help support my clients in their therapeutic goals.

I am an ex-professional athlete, product of a broken home, with direct trauma experience and I am here to assist with any mental health, personal development or life's transitions; whether it's divorce, career transition, relationship building, athletic achievement, abuse, getting unstuck, discovering purpose and meaning in life, or just finally deciding to move beyond whatever stuck point you are struggling with.

I have a wealth of knowledge and experience to impart to those who are stuck, ambitious, or just confused. My journey is marked by an impressive array of certifications, including Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Certified Sexual Offender Treatment Specialist, and Certified Forensic Trauma Specialist.

Hi, I'm Connolly D'Souza. I’m a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Certified Addictions Professional, and Certified Trauma Specialist. I support individuals navigating trauma, substance use, anxiety, depression, and life transitions. I offer a warm, nonjudgmental space where you can feel safe, heard, and supported.