Business Details
13 Years
experience
Licensed Mental Health Counseling Services in Oviedo, FL
Restoring Growth Counseling is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor dedicated to supporting individuals through life transitions, anxiety, trauma, and relationship challenges. With over a decade of experience in the Orlando area, I specialize in working with women, adolescents, first responders, and couples seeking deeper self-understanding and healing. My practice integrates evidence-based methodologies including EMDR therapy for trauma processing, Gottman Couples Therapy for relationship enhancement, and perinatal mental health certification to support mothers through pregnancy and postpartum transitions. As a certified Sand Tray Therapist, I provide alternative modalities for emotional expression and growth. My approach emphasizes compassionate exploration of emotional patterns, fostering resilience through personalized treatment plans.Having worked extensively in high school counseling and first responder mental health, I bring specialized expertise to diverse client needs. The practice combines professional rigor with personal experience navigating life's complex transitions, creating a safe space for clients to address challenges without judgment. Services prioritize practical skill-building for anxiety management, trauma recovery, and relationship improvement, grounded in measurable outcomes. Continuous professional development ensures alignment with current best practices in mental health treatment. Client testimonials consistently highlight the transformative impact of this holistic approach, with many reporting reduced symptoms and improved quality of life after treatment.
Services
Mental Health Counseling
EMDR Therapy
Perinatal Mental Health
Couples Therapy
First Responder Support
Details
- Year established: 2013
Highlights and features
- 10+ years of mental health counseling experience in Orlando
- Specialized EMDR certification for trauma processing
- Gottman Couples Therapy methodology for relationship enhancement
- First responder mental health expertise through personal/professional experience
- Holistic approach combining traditional and alternative therapeutic modalities
Associations and certifications
- EMDR Certified Therapist
- Perinatal Mental Health Certified
- Certified Sand Tray Therapist
Services
Mental Health Counseling
Comprehensive mental health treatment addressing anxiety, trauma, and life transitions. Specialized care for women, adolescents, and first responders through evidence-based techniques. Services include personalized treatment plans for emotional regulation and relationship improvement.
EMDR Therapy
Certified EMDR treatment for trauma processing and PTSD recovery. This evidence-based approach helps clients reprocess distressing memories to reduce emotional distress. Proven effective for first responders and trauma survivors seeking symptom relief.
Perinatal Mental Health
Specialized care for pregnancy and postpartum mental health challenges. Addresses perinatal mood disorders with individualized treatment plans. Supports mothers through anxiety, depression, and adjustment difficulties during life transitions.
Couples Therapy
Gottman Method-based couples therapy focusing on communication improvement and conflict resolution. Addresses relationship challenges through structured sessions that build emotional connection and understanding between partners.
First Responder Support
Tailored mental health services for first responders dealing with occupational stress and trauma. Combines CISM training with EMDR therapy to address burnout, PTSD symptoms, and coping mechanisms for high-stress professions.
People
Restoring Growth Counseling
Licensed Mental Health Counselor
Licensed Mental Health Counselor with 10+ years experience in Orlando. Certified in EMDR, perinatal mental health, and Sand Tray Therapy. Specializes in trauma recovery, couples counseling, and first responder mental health.
Questions
What mental health services do you offer?
I provide individual counseling for anxiety, trauma, and life transitions, plus specialized services for perinatal mental health, EMDR therapy, couples counseling, and first responder support.
Are you accepting new clients?
Yes, I currently have availability for new clients seeking mental health support in all my specialty areas.
Do you work with insurance providers?
I operate as a private pay provider but can provide documentation for potential out-of-network insurance reimbursement.
What is EMDR therapy?
EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) is an evidence-based therapy for trauma processing that helps reframe distressing memories to reduce emotional distress and symptoms.
How do couples therapy sessions work?
Sessions use Gottman Method techniques to improve communication, resolve conflicts, and strengthen emotional connections through structured, goal-oriented counseling sessions.
What makes your first responder counseling unique?
Combining personal family experience with professional training, I offer culturally competent counseling that addresses the specific mental health challenges faced by first responders and military personnel.