Trauma and PTSD therapists & psychiatrists in Fort Lauderdale, FL

I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in Florida and a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in New Jersey with over a decade of experience working with individuals, couples, and families. I earned my Master's and Ed.M. degrees in Psychological Counseling from Columbia University and have worked in private practice, crisis intervention, substance use treatment, and community mental health settings.

I specialize in anxiety, depression, trauma, marriage, family & relationship challenges, life transitions, substance use disorders, grief, ADHD, and neurodivergence. My goal is to provide a supportive, nonjudgmental space where clients can gain insight, develop practical coping skills, and create meaningful, lasting change.

I believe therapy should be collaborative, empowering, and tailored to your unique needs. Whether you're navigating a difficult season of life or seeking personal growth, I am committed to helping you move toward greater clarity, resilience, and emotional well-being.

I received both my Bachelors and Masters degrees from Central Michigan University. I have worked in hospital settings as well as private practice. I have had great success with the virtual format and am thankful for such ease for my clients to have sessions without the trouble of travel. I work primarily with teens and women, working to build skills to manage a variety of snuggles.

Let's stop the anxiety spiral together! I I work with adolescents and adults. Drop your mask in here and learn to stop apologizing for who you truly are. Feel more comfortables in situations and stop spiraling using practical tools. It's time to stop feeling ashamed how how you think things should be! Anxiety, Trauma, ADHD and creative burnout can be overwhelming. Perhaps your brain won't turn off at night, decision-making feels impossible, or even basic tasks drain your energy. Especially when they show up in every part of life; work, your relationships, kids or parenting. That's okay. We can work with your brain and body.

My career began in 1997 as an AmeriCorps member working in harm reduction during the peak of new HIV infections. Since then, I've held many roles as a proud social worker. I have been a therapist for 18 years, with extensive training & experience in harm reduction therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Cognitive Processing Therapy for PTSD. I have lived experience with mental health challenges and treatment

I have worked and lived in:

• Charlotte, NC
• San Francisco
• Michigan
• Oahu, Hawaii

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As a Board Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner dedicated to helping individuals reclaim their emotional balance through holistic, integrative psychiatric care. With expertise in evidence-based treatment she offers personalized care that addresses the mind, body, and spirit.

Victoria has a solid background in Critical Care, Pediatrics, and Geriatrics, and she has created a comprehensive approach to assisting individuals of all ages toward a more energized, resilient, and fulfilled version of themselves.

Victoria received a Master of Science in Nursing with a specialization in Psychiatric Mental Health from Purdue University. She also holds a Master of Education with a specialization in Counseling from Liberty University. She has over 30 years of caring in the medical arena.

I am an LPC in Virginia and LMHC-S in Florida my background in practice consists of treating adolescents, families, children in at risk populations and treating adults with depression and anxiety. I take a holistic approach to counseling and meet the client where they are at. I include CBT and solution-focused techniques in order to assist clients dealing with a variety of issues. I also have a background in TF-CBT informed therapy and utilize this as needed.

I don't believe anyone's story is ever over. Life can leave us carrying burdens we never expected. Anxiety, depression, broken relationships, grief, trauma, addiction, or simply the weight of holding everything together can make it feel like peace is out of reach. But I believe that pain does not define you, and it does not get the final word. As a Christian counselor, it is my mission to help people find hope and strength in the middle of life's hardest moments. Healing doesn't pretend the past never happened, but it does mean that your wounds don't have to control your future. I utilize a mix of evidence based practices, which includes trauma informed care, that align with God's design to help you get as close as you can to the peace you were designed to live with.