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I've had the pleasure of fostering great rapport with clients by helping them navigate the difficulties and challenges of their li...
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I've had the pleasure of fostering great rapport with clients by helping them navigate the difficulties and challenges of their lives.
Victoria Baca is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) with 8 years of experience working in a wide variety of settings with a focus on individual counseling. She also holds an MCAP (Certified Master's Level Addiction Professional). Her specialties include anxiety, depression, substance abuse, trauma, domestic violence, bipolar disorder, borderline personality disorder, and immigration/acculturation problems.
Victoria completed her Bachelor of Science (BS) in General Psychology and her master’s degree in Mental Health Counseling at Nova Southeastern University. Her approach to therapy comes from the belief that every individual is their own expert and possesses the inner wisdom to guide them to find the right path. Victoria’s role as a counselor is to help uncover her clients' inner wisdom and resiliency. Her theoretical orientation is eclectic, combining cognitive-behavioral and dialectical behavioral approaches with mindfulness and motivational interviewing.
Victoria will guide and support you in your journey by providing the necessary tools to increase your resiliency and achieve your goals. We all go through challenges in life and Victoria is ready to walk along with you through the recovery path.
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Michael Perez is a bilingual (English, Spanish) Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with more than 6 years of experience workin...
Michael Perez is a bilingual (English, Spanish) Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with more than 6 years of experience working with clients of all ages who are encountering difficulties in managing depression, anxiety, career-related stress, poor coping skills, grief, life transitions, mental stress, low self-esteem, stress, substance use, trauma, and PTSD.
Michael earned his Master's degree in Social Work from Florida Atlantic University and utilizes a wide variety of therapeutic methods, including cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), Christian counseling, compassion-focused methods, culturally sensitive methods, emotionally-focused approaches, mindfulness-based therapy (MBCT), motivational interviewing, and more.
His unique skill sets and experience with diverse patients and insight within the arts provide him with a unique perspective that can help patients to achieve their personal goals and identify their needs and wanted improvements. Michael is ready to partner with you to address the challenges you're currently facing. He'll help you move forward with compassion and focus, as you learn to manage your mental health with his professional support.
As one who has experienced personal trauma and loss, I believe therapy should feel like a safe, supportive space where you can be ...
As one who has experienced personal trauma and loss, I believe therapy should feel like a safe, supportive space where you can be your authentic self while building the tools and confidence needed to navigate life’s challenges.
I am a licensed mental health therapist with experience working with children, adolescents, and families navigating anxiety, trauma, low self-esteem, and relationship challenges. I use evidence-based approaches like CBT, TF-CBT, and family systems strategies to help clients build coping skills, improve communication, and better understand their emotions. While much of my work focuses on youth and families, I'm also open to working with adults, couples, and individuals seeking support, growth, and meaningful change.
I take a collaborative, strengths-based approach focused on building practical skills for daily life. Using CBT, TF-CBT, and family systems strategies, I help clients manage anxiety, process trauma, and improve communication. Clients can expect a supportive space to grow, feel understood, and make meaningful, lasting change.
Taking the first step toward therapy can feel overwhelming, and that's OK. You don't have to go through it alone. I'm here to support you at your pace in a safe, understanding space. When you feel ready, I invite you to take the next step toward healing and growth.
As a single mother who has faced the challenges of postpartum depression and anxiety, I know firsthand how overwhelming life’s tra...
As a single mother who has faced the challenges of postpartum depression and anxiety, I know firsthand how overwhelming life’s transitions can feel.
I am a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) with 17 years of experience supporting clients through major life transitions. I primarily work with women navigating relationship challenges, divorce, postpartum stress, low confidence, and periods of uncertainty. My clients come to therapy seeking clarity, stability, and meaningful change, and I help them build the insight and confidence needed to move forward with purpose.
I earned my master’s in social work from Barry University. I use a solution-focused, strength-based approach that helps clients clarify what is working, identify goals, and take practical steps toward lasting progress. My work encourages alignment, self-growth, and a deeper sense of control over the path ahead.
If you are ready to look within and take the first step, we can work together to help you create the life you want. Therapy moves at your pace—we may laugh, cry, reflect, and grow along the way. You do not have to do this alone. Reach out when you are ready, and let’s begin your transformation together.
My mission as a Hispanic mental health counselor is to provide personalized care for the members of my community so that they may ...
My mission as a Hispanic mental health counselor is to provide personalized care for the members of my community so that they may lead a more positive life.
Sarah Suarez is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) who has over 3 years of clinical experience providing therapeutic counseling services to children, adults, couples, and families seeking help with anxiety/depression, stress, self-esteem, and coping skills. Sarah is a strong ally and sensitive to the needs of other cultures.
Sarah completed her Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Psychology at Florida International University and her Master of Arts (MA) in Marriage and Family Counseling at the University of Central Florida. As a native Spanish speaker, Sarah can provide bilingual services and reach more individuals within the community.
Sarah has a strong passion for helping others and seeks to establish a healthy, therapeutic relationship with you. She will provide encouragement and support to help you reach your goals, improve your wellbeing, and feel a stronger connection to those around you. Sarah specializes in cognitive behavioral, humanistic, and positive psychology approaches to help clients achieve their goals. She utilizes research-based techniques to promote growth within a safe environment and considers her clients to be the experts of their lives.
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Victoria Baca: I use several tools from the CBT and DBT therapeutic models to help clients with different challenges.
Willow: My go-to approach for helping people in individual therapy is progressive, eclectic, person-centered, and always trauma-informed. I prefer this conglomerate of approaches because I believe that my clients are able to best express themselves and find answers from within their own hearts/minds. I believe that it's my job to help them find language to express what is happening or has happened to them and help them plot their own unique way forward.
Jaclyn: My go-to approach for helping people in individual therapy is cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT). I find the best benefit in CBT because it is an easy and clinically proven way to change negative thoughts and replace them with new thoughts to encourage positive thinking.
Victoria Baca: If we are practicing CBT, overall I teach clients the relationship between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and they learn to identify and challenge maladaptive thinking patterns. If we are practicing DBT, overall I teach clients different tools for emotional regulation.
Willow: In therapy sessions with me, you can expect to learn the skills to: modify self-talk, de-escalate conflict, set/enforce boundaries, build self-esteem, engage in self-compassion, manage emotional responses, and resolve trauma.
Jaclyn: I teach the following tools in individual therapy:
Victoria Baca: I know a client is making progress when we see a decrease of frequency and intensity on the initial symptoms.
Willow: I know a client is making meaningful progress in individual therapy when the health/happiness of their relationships improves and when they are able to speak kindly to/about themselves.
Jaclyn: I know a client is making meaningful progress in individual therapy when they report a decrease in symptoms, better quality of life, and have a happier, more carefree demeanor overall while reflecting on past issues and how far they have come.
Victoria Baca: Every client is different; some people might need to supplement therapy with medication, other people might need a self-help group, and other people might need to do lifestyle changes.
Willow: Clients can supplement their time in individual therapy by taking the agency to make the changes discussed in sessions, journaling with prompts from sessions, and engaging in activities that make them move their bodies daily.
Jaclyn: Clients can supplement their time in individual therapy with self-care techniques! Do something you enjoy at least once a day. This is completely up to the individual on what makes them feel best/what they may have time for in the day. Journaling, meditation, and exercise are all really helpful too!
Victoria Baca: If individual therapy involves CBT and DBT, clients need to be ready with pen and paper because these approaches are skills-based. This means that clients must practice the tools learned outside of treatment.
Willow: To prepare for your first individual therapy session, you can write down a list or group of things that you'd like your therapist to know, organize your family history so it's easier to talk about in an intake, and ask trusted friends/family what things they see that you'd benefit from working on. You can also ask for support preemptively while you go through changes in your therapeutic work.
Jaclyn: To prepare for your first individual therapy session, you can write down topics you want to discuss with the therapist and write down your goals so you and your provider can formulate the best plan to focus on moving forward.
Individual therapy, also known as Individual therapy, allows people to engage in private sessions with a skilled therapist, counselor, or psychologist. The core objective of individual therapy is to establish a secure and confidential setting where you can openly discuss whatever emotional, psychological, or behavioral challenges you face. Through these one-on-one sessions, the client and therapist work together to delve into, comprehend, and ultimately find solutions for the issues at hand in their life.
Individual therapy unfolds in a structured process, commencing with an initial assessment in which the therapist gathers essential information about your history, concerns, and objectives. Together, you and your therapist collaboratively establish specific, attainable goals for your sessions, which can encompass symptom alleviation, personal development, or finding solutions to particular challenges.
Yes, individual therapy, also known as Individual therapy, at Thriveworks can help you to improve your mental health and overall quality of life.
Individual therapy at Thriveworks is conducted both in person and via Online therapy. We encourage you to choose the option that works best for you.
The duration of your individual therapy sessions will vary. The decision on the number and frequency of sessions is typically collaboratively determined by the client and therapist.
At Thriveworks, we accept most major insurance plans, allowing many clients to pay as little as $0–$50 per session with their co-pay. We also offer self-pay options for those out-of-network or without insurance. Self-pay rates for talk therapy range from $160 to $240 for intake sessions and $135 to $195 for follow-ups, depending on your state. For psychiatry services, self-pay intake sessions are $255–$375, with follow-ups ranging from $175–$300, also varying by state. More information on current self-pay costs is available on our pricing page.
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Includes reducing symptoms with medication & management
Thriveworks Counseling & Psychiatry Fort Lauderdale is located in the 2425 Office Plaza, near the intersection of E Commercial Blvd and NE 24th Ter, off US-1. It is near Holy Cross Hospital and a short distance from Cardinal Gibbons High School. The office is in a multi-story white stone office building; enter through the main lobby to access Suite 405 on the 4th floor.
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