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Therapy is self-care. I want my client's therapeutic experience to be the best one possible as I know they are using the small amount of time they have to work on themselves. I am the therapist I would want for myself. I am collaborative, knowledgeable, I help simplify the complicated, put words to experiences, feelings, and thoughts, and guide clients in what to do with their findings. I am the therapist you do "the work" with.

Hello! My name is Patti Alday. I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, with years of experience helping people to navigate difficult seasons of life. I believe that healing happens when we allow others to walk alongside us in the process.

DOES LIFE FEEL OUT OF CONTROL?

You can’t stop the anxious chatter in your head.

Constantly stressed out, exhausted, irritable, and overwhelmed.

Your path to parenthood has taken a painful and unexpected detour as infertility has taken over.

Your self-esteem is at rock bottom. You feel powerless over the negative self-talk that constantly beats you down.

You have experienced a loss you’re breaking under the unbearable weight of grief.

You need real change in your life!

I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, with a Masters degree in Counseling Education, who is happy to join you on your mental health wellness journey! The work we do will involve thoughtfully taking a look at your life, empowering you based on your strengths, and facing challenges with the right supports in place. We will compassionately see your potential to heal and thrive throughout the course of our therapeutic conversations.

This work is for thoughtful, emotionally aware people navigating seasons of transformation. Many are new mothers rediscovering themselves after birth, survivors of early childhood trauma ready to heal old relational wounds, or individuals untangling painful relationship patterns after a breakup or years of feeling stuck. Together, we explore the unconscious stories, nervous system responses, and relational dynamics shaping your life. My approach blends depth psychology, attachment theory, embodied awareness, and a holistic view of healing to help you create a life that feels deeply aligned with who you're becoming.

With 13 years of experience, I provide compassionate, culturally responsive therapy for adults. As a Marriage, Family, and Couples Ph.D. candidate and Certified Clinical Trauma Professional, I support clients navigating anxiety, trauma, relationships, stress, and life transitions. I am fluent in English, Urdu, Punjabi, and Hindi and value creating a welcoming, nonjudgmental space.

Mia is a former D1 collegiate athlete and specializes in working with high-performing clients. Mia supports elite athletes, current and former, as well as other high achievers in reaching their greatest potential while maximizing well-being and fulfillment. High functioning and performance should not come at the expense of your peace. Mia utilizes evidence-based strategies and prioritizes getting to know you to help you achieve your desired outcomes.

I believe that prioritizing your mental health is a major key to a happy, fulfilling life. Seeking help can be one of the hardest parts, so congratulations on taking that step! I’ve been practicing for 5 years, but before I was a therapist I taught high school. Because of my background in education, I love working with young adult females who are struggling with identity, self-confidence, anxiety and depression.

In the words of Kawhi Leonard "I'm a fun guy". I take therapy very seriously but I'm also very chill and friendly.

I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and Nationally Certified Counselor with over 20 years of experience supporting adults through life’s most challenging seasons. My background includes extensive work in behavioral health and addiction treatment, with a focus on helping clients navigate anxiety, depression, substance use concerns, stress, life transitions, and emotional overwhelm. I believe therapy should feel supportive, practical, and judgment-free. Many of my clients come to therapy feeling stuck, exhausted, anxious, discouraged, or unsure of how to move forward. My goal is to help you better understand what you are experiencing, identify patterns that may be holding you back, and build healthier tools to manage life with more confidence and stability.

I strive to create a space where you feel heard, respected, and supported as we work together toward meaningful change.

Life has a way of piling on, and sometimes you need someone in your corner who isn't going to judge you or rush you. That's what I'm here for.

I'm a licensed mental health counselor based in Central Florida. I've spent my career working with teens, adults, and seniors through anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, stress, and the relationship struggles that wear a person down. Whatever you bring in, chances are I've sat with someone through something like it. My approach is flexible because every person arrives with a different story, different strengths, and their own definition of healing.