Individual Therapy in Orlando
Sometimes Stress Doesn't Look Like Stress
Most people know what stress is supposed to look like.
Feeling overwhelmed. Worrying constantly. Not being able to keep up.
But that's not always what happens.
Some people become more productive when they're stressed. They work more. They stay busy. They solve problems and take care of everyone else. They may be doing well professionally while becoming increasingly exhausted, irritable, disconnected, or unhappy everywhere else.
Being able to function doesn't necessarily mean everything is fine.
Sometimes the first indication that something needs attention is simply realizing that life doesn't feel the way it used to.
You Don't Have to Wait Until Things Get Worse
Maybe you know exactly what you want help with.
Maybe you've been thinking about therapy for a while.
Or maybe all you know is that something feels different and you'd like to understand why.
That's enough of a place to start.
Schedule a Free 15-Minute Consultation
We can talk briefly about what's bringing you in, answer any questions you have about therapy, and see whether working together feels like a good fit.
You Don't Have to Be Falling Apart to Have a Reason to Talk to Someone
Maybe you're still going to work, taking care of your responsibilities, and doing everything you're supposed to do.
From the outside, things may look pretty good.
But something feels different.
Maybe you're more irritable than you used to be. You have trouble relaxing even when there's nothing you need to be doing. You're exhausted, but when you finally have time off, you don't really enjoy it.
Maybe your relationships have become more difficult. You find yourself withdrawing from people, losing patience over things that shouldn't bother you, or wondering why you don't feel as connected to the people around you as you used to.
Or maybe you can't point to anything specific.
You just don't feel like yourself.
You don't have to wait until things become a crisis before talking to someone.
Reasons People Come to Therapy?
There doesn't have to be one major event that brings you to therapy.
Sometimes it's something that has been building for months or years. Other times, something happens that changes the way you see yourself, another person, your work, or the direction your life is going.
People come to therapy for many different reasons, including:
Anxiety and overthinking
Stress and burnout
Irritability or anger
Difficulty relaxing
Sleep problems
Feeling emotionally numb or disconnected
Relationship difficulties
Grief and loss
Difficult or traumatic experiences
Guilt, regret, or decisions that are difficult to live with
Major life or career changes
Questions about identity, purpose, or meaning
Feeling stuck
Knowing something needs to change without knowing exactly what
You don't need to know what to call what you're experiencing before coming to therapy.
Figuring that out can be part of the work.
Therapy Doesn't Have to Be What You Expect
A lot of people put off therapy because they aren't sure what they're supposed to talk about.
You don't need to arrive with a perfectly organized explanation of what's wrong. You also don't have to spend every session talking about your childhood or discussing feelings for an hour if that isn't what would be useful.
My style is conversational, collaborative, and practical.
We'll talk about what's happening, what seems to be getting in the way, and what you want to be different. Sometimes that means developing practical ways to respond to stress, anxiety, or difficult situations. Sometimes it means spending time with experiences from the past that continue to affect the present.
And sometimes it means figuring out what matters to you now and whether the life you're living still reflects it.
I Often Work With People Who Are Used to Being the Capable One
Some of my clients work in professions where staying calm, solving problems, and taking care of other people are part of the job.
Others have simply become that person in their family, workplace, or relationships.
They're the person people call when something goes wrong.
Being capable is a strength. But it can also make it difficult to recognize when you need somewhere to put down some of what you're carrying.
In addition to general individual therapy, I have particular experience working with:
First Responders
Firefighters, paramedics, EMTs, law enforcement officers, dispatchers, and other public safety professionals dealing with difficult calls, cumulative stress, burnout, trauma, or moral injury.
Shift Workers & Healthcare Professionals
People dealing with irregular schedules, disrupted sleep, chronic stress, high responsibility, and the difficulty of recovering when work never seems to fit neatly into the rest of life.
High-Functioning Men
Men who are accustomed to solving problems, providing for others, and keeping things moving, but may have difficulty finding somewhere to talk about what's happening in their own lives.
Therapists
Mental health professionals who spend their days helping other people and need a place where they don't have to be the therapist.
My Approach to Therapy
I don't believe therapy is about telling you how you should feel or giving you a list of things you're supposed to do.
I see therapy as a place where we can slow things down enough to understand what's actually happening.
My work is influenced by Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Gestalt therapy, DBT-informed approaches, and existential approaches to counseling. I use these approaches based on what we're working on rather than trying to make every person fit one particular method.
Our work may involve learning practical ways to manage difficult thoughts and emotions, noticing patterns that aren't working anymore, processing experiences that continue to affect you, or reconnecting with the things that give your life meaning.
The goal isn't to turn you into a different person.
It's to help you understand yourself better and make choices about where you want to go from here.
What Does the First Appointment Look Like?
The first appointment is a conversation.
We'll talk about what has been happening, what brought you in, and what you'd like to be different.
You don't have to tell me everything in the first session. You don't have to start with the most difficult thing that has ever happened to you. And you don't need to know exactly what your goals are before you arrive.
We'll figure out where to begin together.
From there, therapy becomes a place to understand what's happening, develop practical skills when they're useful, work through experiences that need more attention, and make decisions about how you want to move forward.
In-Person Therapy in Orlando and Online Throughout Florida
I provide individual therapy for adults in person in the Orlando/Winter Park area and through secure telehealth throughout Florida.
My office is located at:
1035 South Semoran Boulevard
Suite 2 1031
Winter Park, FL 32792
I also offer online appointments for adults located anywhere in Florida.
I accept Aetna, Cigna, Florida Blue, and Blue Cross Blue Shield.
