Trauma and PTSD therapists & psychiatrists in Palm Beach Gardens, FL

Hello there! Taking the first step toward therapy isn’t always easy, and I honor the strength it takes to begin. As a bilingual (English/Spanish) therapist at The Hope and Healing Project, I create a safe, supportive space where you feel truly seen, heard, and valued. I believe you already carry many of the strengths needed for meaningful change. Together, we’ll uncover them, deepen self-understanding, and build confidence. My hope is that you leave each session with new insight, lighter energy, greater connection and joy, and a genuine sense of being understood.

Elizabeth Lerner received her Bachelor of Science Degree in Speech Communications and Sociology from the University of Miami in 1993 and earned her Master’s Degree in Social Work from Florida International University in 1995. She became licensed in 1998 and is a qualified supervisor for those seeking Florida licensure.

I’m a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC) providing compassionate, evidence-based care for children, adolescents, and adults. I earned my Master of Science in Nursing with a psychiatric mental health specialization and have experience treating anxiety, ADHD, depression, mood disorders, trauma, and life stressors.

As a South Florida native,I value the connection between physical and mental health and take a whole-person approach to care. My goal is to create a supportive space where clients feel heard, respected, and empowered.

"Are you "powering through" your day only to feel completely exhausted and disconnected when it’s over?

Burnout starts with exhaustion, but it rarely stops there. Left unchecked, it can lead to a deep sense of isolation, leaving you feeling like no one truly understands the weight you’re carrying. This often spirals into depression, anxiety and substance abuse, making it even harder to manage the demands of ADHD or the habits—like substance use—that we sometimes use to cope.

Before becoming a therapist, I practiced family law for 20 years. My experience taught me how to ask the hard questions in a way that is respectful and caring. I know from experience that professionals often feel they have to keep up a "mask" of competency, even when they are struggling internally. In our work together, we drop the mask and embrace reality.

If we can improve self-honesty and communication, we can develop the insight needed to stop the cycle of isolation and support positive and lasting change.

I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and EMDR Therapist dedicated to supporting adults in overcoming mental health and behavioral challenges, particularly those rooted in trauma. Using EMDR, I assist clients process and heal from past traumas, enabling them to live more fully in the present. I employ a Solution-Focused Approach, emphasizing practical, goal-oriented strategies to empower clients to find solutions and foster meaningful behavior change.