Find a Therapist near Ocklawaha, FL

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.

I believe one of the bravest things you can do is begin to understand your own story. Healing starts when you make sense of your experiences, recognize your strengths, and create a path forward that aligns with the life you want to live. I would be honored to walk alongside you as you explore your story, overcome obstacles, and build a life that feels meaningful and fulfilling. I work with individuals experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, life transitions, and substance use concerns. My approach is collaborative, compassionate, and personalized to your unique needs, goals, and experiences.

I'm Lauren, a mental health therapist passionate about helping children, teens, and young adults navigate life's challenges with resilience and confidence. I specialize in supporting individuals and families who are facing anxiety, stress, overthinking, emotional sensitivity, self-esteem struggles, academic and social pressure, family and relationship conflicts, and life transitions such as starting high school or college. Parents often come to me when they notice their child or teen feeling overwhelmed, shutting down, or struggling to manage emotions. Young adults and college students seek me out when they feel stuck trying to balance independence, identity, academics, and relationships. My approach is warm, collaborative, and practical. I combine evidence-based strategies like cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) in conjunction with art, movement, and play. I operate from a strengths-based, trauma-informed perspective and believe that everyone deserves to thrive, not just survive. I tailor treatment to each individual, offering a personalized experience that will help you in building the type of life you want to live. My goal is to not only help reduce distress but to equip children, teens, and young adults with lifelong coping skills and confidence in their own strengths. Building a safe space for you in the therapy room is my priority, and I welcome you to come as you are.

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker treating patients in Florida through telehealth and in-person, first licensed in 2020. I have experience working with individuals struggling with alcoholsubstance use disorders, depression, anxiety, trauma, relationship problems, and more. I earned a Bachelor’s Degree from Florida Gulf Coast University in Fort Myers, FL, a Master’s in Applied Psychology from Lynn University in Boca Raton, FL, and a Master’s in Social Work from Florida Atlantic University in Boca Raton, FL. I integrate the best components of several therapies to help you change unhelpful thoughts, behaviors, emotions, and relationship patterns that keep you stuck. I will collaborate with you, using motivational enhancement strategies, to help you progress through the stages of positive change. I completed clinical studies in a variety of settings including Broward Health Medical Center psychiatric unit, Broward County Public Schools, Community Based Mental Health Facilities, Group Practices, and Drug Treatment facilities.

My approach to counseling is compassionate, client-centered, and evidence-based. I understand that every individual, couple, and group brings unique experiences, challenges, and strengths to therapy, which is why I tailor each treatment plan to meet your specific needs and goals. Using research-supported therapeutic modalities, I focus on helping clients gain insight, build emotional resilience, and create meaningful, lasting change. I strive to provide a safe, supportive, and nonjudgmental therapeutic environment where you can openly explore your thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. Together, we work on developing practical coping strategies, improving emotional regulation, and strengthening self-awareness. Whether you are navigating personal challenges, seeking individual therapy, improving connection through couples counseling, or participating in group therapy, my approach integrates clinical expertise with empathy, collaboration, and deep respect for your healing journey.

We offer solutions that are easy to learn and master. We aim to serve as a teacher, interactively offering you the tools and skills you need to become your own counselor. We're more than just listeners; we're also talkers who present you ways to retain the things you've learned. We believe in short-term counseling that offers a lifetime of results.

I promote a safe environment that encourages empathy, insight, and empowerment. It is important to build a trusting relationship which will assist with working through the presenting issue(s). I utilize psychodynamic techniques which means I not only look at helping to work through what is currently not going right, but also finding the root of the issue(s). I believe the knowledge gained towards what has caused these struggles will create a longer-term change. The aim is to not just to help to fix the initial symptoms, but to also create tools to use then and in future situations.

I'm a certified marriage and family therapist and licensed mental health counselor who offers my clients an empathetic, open-minded, judgment-free space to explore their thoughts and feelings. The challenges in our lives may be either self-imposed or forced upon us, but our perceptions are often much different from reality. Negative beliefs can affect your mental and physical health. These incorrect negative thoughts can give rise to unhappiness, stress, anxiety, depression, relationship problems, self-doubt, and similar challenges. Our thoughts affect our behavior, thus affecting the people closest to us. When we suffer, so too do the people we love. Many people delay seeking help because of the stigma associated with receiving mental health care. This stigma is diminishing because more people are seeking help rather than suffering indefinitely. With the experience I've gained over the years, I can help you learn to thrive. I've worked with teens, children, adults, couples, and families in both group and individual settings. I'll work with you to help you decide on the best approach for treating your unique set of challenges. Please don't delay seeking help. After all, you can only change that which you choose to acknowledge.

I absolutely love my job as a therapist and truly enjoy being able to help others reach a high level of satisfaction in their careers and in their personal relationships. My approach is mostly collaborative-I believe in tailoring my treatment plan for each individual patient with their input and coordinating care with other health care providers, when appropriate.

If you are feeling stuck in patterns of thinking or behavior that no longer serve you, therapy can provide a structured, supportive path forward. These patterns may be related to career uncertainty, challenges in relationships, or a desire for personal growth. I help adults who feel stuck, overwhelmed, or uncertain in their professional lives. Whether you’re facing burnout, workplace stress, time management challenges, relationship strain, or considering a career change, I focus on understanding what is driving the stress. I help you build practical skills you can apply in your daily life. I also offer relationship therapy and relationship counseling when stress affects your connections with others. Early in our work together, my goal is to help you feel grounded, supported and clearly understood while building momentum toward change. I believe that understanding creates lasting growth. Sessions balance deeper insight with practical skills and strategies you can actively use outside of therapy.

Do you feel like you've tried everything, but still keep fighting with your partner about the same issues? Are you worried that if things don't get better, your relationship may end? There's nothing more frustrating, draining, and emotionally exhausting than experiencing relationship struggles. You don't have to keep living like this. You can have a happy, healthy relationship, filled with friendship, romance, and passion. Contact me--I'd love to hear your story and help you get things back on track. Every relationship has ups and downs, going through good phases and ones that aren't so terrific. Sometimes, you need help to get back on track. I'd love to help you get out of the cycles that are causing the stress and tension and more into ones that make you both feel better about yourself and each other. Through therapy, you can make thoughtful decisions about rebuilding your relationship or going your separate ways. I work with many businessmen and women (doctors, CEOs, CFOs, accountants, therapists, business owners, and others), who are successful in many areas in life, but struggle in their personal life and relationships. If that's you, I'm here to help you feel better about yourself, find ways to handle relationship issues, make decisions about your relationships, and better connect with people in your life.

Are you secretly unhappy? Feeling stuck? Stressed? I provide individual and couples therapy. My clients tend to be high achievers who hit a bump in the road. Whether you need help getting the joy back in your life or the love back in your marriage, I can help. Maybe a sense of sadness or a lack of self-esteem is holding you back. Or anxiety is plaguing you. Maybe you looked up and realized this is not where you wanted to be at this point in your life. Whatever it is that is holding you back from living a fully joyous, fulfilling life is what I want to help you with. Many times, the solution is found in a few sessions. But I can only help if you reach out! I offer a very private office with a separate entrance and exit for your comfort. I have also been invited and spoken at the Harvard Faculty Club, and am highly rated in Winter Park. Available in person or online.