Find a Therapist in Longwood, FL

My name is Dr. Rochelle Dorney. I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (MHC) and Certified Addiction Specialist. I am licensed in Florida, New Jersey, Connecticut, Oregon, and Washington. I obtained my PsyD from California Southern University.

Hi, I'm Jaimie, an eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR)-trained, trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy (TF-CBT)-certified therapist with a particular interest in helping clients heal from trauma and loss. I believe that everyone deserves a joyful life and that every person has the capacity for growth. If you’re feeling stuck, fearful, depressed, or emotionally overwhelmed, you’re not alone. Therapy can support you in rebuilding a sense of safety, agency, and well-being. My mission is to help you see yourself without the trauma, to move through life without the shame or fear, and to create emotional wellness that is sustainable. I specialize in working with survivors of sexual abuse, intimate partner violence, attachment disruption, adoption and foster care, and military trauma. Using evidence-based treatment is important to me; I will work with you to determine the best method to create lasting and meaningful change. As an adoptive mother with experience in parenting children with special needs and attachment trauma, I understand the challenges associated with various dynamic family settings. My personal and professional experience has taught me to lead with empathy and curiosity, that no two experiences are the same, and that with the proper support, healing will come. You are not defined by what happened to you. Take the first step today and schedule a consultation to explore how therapy can help you move forward.

My mission is to be a catalyst for healing and change to provide relief from suffering and empower you to create the life you want. We all deserve to enjoy a full, rich, and rewarding life, and we all possess the innate wisdom and ability to heal and improve our lives, with guidance and support, if we can unburden ourselves enough to see clearly. Everyone's life has challenges. Sometimes things get in the way and throw us off track or lead us down a dark path. If that has happened to you, we are here to help. Whatever you are struggling with, the time to act is before things become unbearable. My associates and I have the knowledge and skills to help you reach your therapy goals. Take the first step toward getting your life back.

I have a master's degree in counselling, and I am a certified addictions professional with 20+ years of experience working in the field of addiction and behavioural health services. I have a passion for working with people who just want to feel better and learn coping skills in dealing with anxiety and depression. Over the years, I have provided therapeutic services for veterans, adolescents, and adults with substance use and behavioural health issues. I believe in using a strengths-based approach in treating your individualised needs. I utilise a variety of holistic and evidence-based therapy approaches with an emphasis on solution-focused therapy, trauma-informed care, and cognitive behavioural therapy. My passion is to help you uncover your true potential and live the life you desire. I specialise in addiction treatment and have been a recovery coach to many individuals. I also have extensive experience in working with families that are struggling with a family member who is using substances. I believe that mental health and self-care are imperative to live a healthy lifestyle, and I know from experience that they are necessary to prevent other life problems. Sometimes just talking to someone and trying some new approaches in coping with stress can be very beneficial.

Whether it’s the child, teenager, adult, couple, or family who walks through my door, they’re often navigating anxiety, trauma, grief, conflict, or life transitions. With over 30 years of experience—and a calm, kind approach often described as grounded and trustworthy—I support those who may feel overwhelmed but are ready to heal, grow, and reconnect. They’re seeking more than symptom relief—they want lasting change, emotional strength, and meaningful connection. I walk alongside them with warmth, clarity, and practical tools—helping them build resilience, empowerment, and the confidence to move forward with peace, purpose, and hope I offer compassionate, experienced therapy rooted in trauma-informed care, play therapy, family systems, and emotional resilience. I help clients heal, strengthen relationships, and develop practical, personalized tools to overcome adversity. Together, we work toward greater clarity, confidence, emotional strength, and meaningful, lasting change. Whatever you're facing, you're not alone. I’ve walked alongside many who’ve felt lost, stuck, or broken—and watched them rise with new strength, hope, and empowerment. Let’s work together to forge a new chapter—one filled with courage, healing, growth, and hope. You have what it takes, and I’d be honored to support your journey forward.

You may be looking for counseling because something in your life no longer feels the way you want it to. Maybe anxiety or depression has become difficult to manage, your child is struggling, your relationship feels disconnected, past experiences continue to affect you, or you simply know something needs to change. Whatever brought you here, finding the right support can be an important first step. At Change MFCR, we believe good counseling starts with connection. You deserve to feel heard, respected, and comfortable enough to be yourself, not like you're being treated as a diagnosis. Our team includes counselors with different personalities, backgrounds, specialties, and therapeutic approaches because we know the right therapist for one person may not be the right therapist for another. When you reach out, we'll help you explore what you're experiencing, what you'd like to change, and what matters most to you. From there, we can help connect you with a counselor whose experience and approach align with your needs. Our team includes Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists (LMFTs), and our counselors work with children, teens, adults, couples, and families facing concerns such as anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, relationship issues, parenting stress, school challenges, and major life transitions. Our goal isn't simply to help you get through what's difficult today. We want counseling to help you better understand yourself, discover strengths you may have forgotten you had, develop tools you can use beyond the counseling room, and create meaningful change that carries into everyday life. You don't have to know exactly what you need before reaching out. Sometimes the first step is simply having someone listen.

Are you feeling overwhelmed or stuck? Have you experienced trauma, anxiety, depression, or panic attacks? Are you recovering from narcissistic abuse or struggling in a relationship affected by sex addiction or infidelity? Maybe you're having trouble with communication, conflict, or important life decisions. You're not alone. Every year, one in four Americans seeks help from a mental health professional. Reaching out doesn’t mean you’re broken—it means you’re human. We all need support sometimes. I'm Suzanne, and I believe in a holistic approach to healing—restoring the mind, body, and spirit. Whether you're navigating a crisis or just need someone to talk to, I’m here to help you find clarity, strength, and hope. Don't wait. Healing begins with a single step.

In my view it is a privilege, a responsibility and a blessing to counsel those who are willing to illuminate and heal the dark places in their lives. Because human beings are holistic in nature, composed of body, mind and spirit, my approach will reflect that trinity. The goal is to release each of these three from blocks in order to reveal inner peace. I'm an educational and interactive counselor. I'm also an author- my book: "Relax on Impact- Transformation and Empowerment Through Surrender". I'm also launching the ROI Program for Colleges, Practitioners, Detox, Residential and Intensive Outpatient Practice. This is the audiovisual version of the book, coupled with animation, curriculums, a license to use and an original soundtrack. I counseled the terminally ill and their families in a hospice organization, individuals and their families in a long term drug and alcohol rehabilitation center and individuals, couples and families in private practice. I specialize in recovery from grief, addictions and relationship issues. My therapy emphasizes emotional literacy and healthy, interpersonal communication. As a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, I assist the client in revealing conflicted patterns in themselves and with others. I empower clients with education and by practicing skills necessary for freedom that allows personal choice rather than a default of repeated reactions. As a Certified Addictions Professional, I provide psychotherapy that adds dimension to 12-Step recovery. I educate my clients in emotional literacy and offer interpersonal communication training. As a former hospice grief counselor, I support grieving processes ranging from childhood to present day relationships to various diseases and to dealing with death. I work with a wide range of emotional and behavioral issues. I provide services that include addiction counseling, therapy for depression and grief, parenting support, couples counseling and beyond. In a comfortable and supportive atmosphere, I offer skilled, compassionate guidance to each of my clients. My goal is to empower each client in achieving powerful freedom of choice. I'm authentic, a therapist who sought and completed her own therapy prior to treating others. I understand psychological skills and emotional intimacy on a deep level because I practice them myself. I have true compassion for others and provide realistic goals with my clients in a team fashion.

I believe counseling is a confidential process intended to aid you in dealing with your self-doubts, life-uncertainties, and personal concerns. I believe counseling will help you better understand your behaviors, thoughts, and feelings, while you discover more effective coping skills. Consequently, counseling is a relationship between you and me. I am dedicated to helping members of the LGBTQ community who struggle with depression, anxiety, coming out, transitioning, HIV diagnosis, relationships, and social factors. I have also dedicated my life to help those who suffer from addiction issues including alcohol, drugs, sex, and gambling. I work with individuals from 18-80-years-old. I have developed an eclectic approach to therapy that fits my holistic style. I utilize many different disciplines including cognitive-behavioral, gestalt, existential, solution-focused, and person-centered therapies. I believe that all people are capable of change and strive to become the best that they can be. I possess the knowledge, motivation, and enthusiasm to assist you in realizing your personal goals through your past and current life experiences. Together we will work on what you think is best for you. My goal is to help you raise your awareness, to achieve your goals, and to discover your personal meaning, growth potential, and psychological health.

If you're ready to better understand yourself, break free from self-doubt, and create a life that feels more authentic, therapy can help. Together, we'll explore how your past experiences have shaped your thoughts, emotions, relationships, and sense of self. My goal is to help you develop emotional maturity, strengthen self-awareness, and learn to embrace the present instead of living in anxiety or fear of what might happen. You'll gain practical tools to set healthy boundaries, prioritize your own needs without guilt, and build a life guided by your values rather than your fears. My work is grounded in a person-centered approach. I believe you are the expert in your own life, and my role is to walk alongside you with curiosity, respect, and honesty. Therapy with me is collaborative and conversational. It does not have to feel stiff or clinical. Growth can include insight, practical tools, and even moments of humor. My goal is to help you feel more confident, grounded, and aligned with the version of yourself you want to become — not a “perfect” version, but a more authentic and self-assured one.

After having struggled with many trials throughout her adolescent years, Shannon decided to become a Counselor specializing in working with adolescents and trauma victims. Her personal and professional experiences have allowed her to relate to clients struggles. Shannon believes the counseling experience should be positive and provide a safe environment.

Ms. DiPaolis, a certified nurse practitioner with licensure in Florida, brings over 15 years of invaluable experience in providing holistic, compassionate, and evidence-based care to patients spanning the entire lifespan. Her educational journey includes earning a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from the University of Central Florida and a Master of Science in Nursing from Stony Brook University in New York. Board-certified as a family nurse practitioner since 2006, Ms. DiPaolis is also a Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) certified provider. Actively engaged in the professional community, she holds memberships with the American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP) and the American Psychiatric Nurses Association (APNA).