Prenatal and postpartum therapists & psychiatrists in Port Orange, FL

My background includes trauma, substance use, crisis intervention, anxiety, OCD, and relationship challenges. I am especially passionate about supporting marginalized communities, particularly women and teens, while creating an inclusive and affirming space for all identities and lived experiences. I believe in breaking the stigma surrounding mental health and helping people feel less alone in what they carry.

My therapeutic approach is trauma-informed, collaborative, and tailored to each individual rather than forcing clients into one specific framework. I am trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART), a reprocessing therapy similar to EMDR. I draw from these approaches based on your unique needs, personality, and goals while balancing evidence-based interventions with authenticity, humor, compassion, and occasional tough love.

Hi! I am Katie. I am an Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and a Masters Certified Addictions Counselor (MCAP). I received my bachelors from UF and then went on to get my Masters in Social Work (MSW) from USF. I have nearly 10 years of experience working in the helping profession. After graduation, I began working in child welfare and for the past 3 years I have been working in residential substance use and trauma treatment programs.

If you are struggling with depression, anxiety, ADHD, and more, we are here to support you. Seeking help and opening up to someone new can be intimidating, but it's a brave step towards healing. I understand the importance of a supportive and personalized approach, which enables me to offer effective treatment plans tailored to your unique circumstances. I treat a variety of mental health conditions including anxiety, depression, ADHD, sleep disorders, postpartum depression, PTSD, bipolar disorder, panic attacks, OCD, among others. My extensive experience in a variety of mental health settings has equipped me to address both common and complex mental health needs with compassion and expertise.

Heather Pepe brings a wealth of knowledge with over 25 years of experience in mental health. Heather utilizes a holistic and self-actualized approach to treating anxiety, depression, and PTSD and is EMDR-certified. Heather is also a qualified supervisor committed to fostering growth in both clients and the next generation of clinicians.

I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in Florida. I earned my Master’s of Science in Psychology and Counseling from Troy University. I have worked in clinical settings serving our military service members and adolescents. During this timeI helped clients with issues related to depression, anxiety, PTSD, anger management, mandated court counseling, self esteem, Diversity, Diversity issues in the workplace and ADHD

I currently work as a school counselor full time so I’m available for sessions after school or during the day on weekends. With Summer break approaching I will available full time for sessions with some weekend availability.

My counseling style Is a combination of empathy, compassion, tactful honesty and accountability. I think it’s important to build good rapport and mutual respect. Helping client’s take charge of their issues and advocating for yourself. I’m very opened minded and understand that we are human. I use a variety of counseling techniques like Cognitive behavioral therapy, DBT, Narrative therapy, Client centered therapy, Solution focused therapy, mindfulness and psycho-education.

Reaching out for counseling is big deal and can be very challenging for some. So my goal is to be supportive in your efforts. I hope to empower you and help you acquire skills to tackle your issues and advocate for yourself.