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My goal is to provide a safe, non-judgmental space to work together to overcome challenges, improve mental health, and foster pers...
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My goal is to provide a safe, non-judgmental space to work together to overcome challenges, improve mental health, and foster personal growth
Brett Burlone is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with over 20 years of experience in helping individuals and couples navigate various challenges such as anxiety, depression, substance abuse, trauma, marriage and relationship issues, and life transitions. He provides a warm, empathetic, and respectful space to meet clients where they are and work toward therapeutic goals at a comfortable pace.
Brett received his Master’s in Counseling and Psychology from Troy University. He uses a compassionate, client-centered approach grounded in evidence-based practices including mindfulness techniques, cognitive behavioral strategies, and motivational interviewing to help clients gain insight and find practical solutions.
If you’re ready to begin your journey, Brett would love to help you get started. Please feel free to reach out to schedule your first session. Brett believes therapy is a partnership and is here to guide and support you through whatever life may bring.
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Although reaching out for help is not easy, you don’t have to navigate your mental health struggles alone. As a woman of color, I ...
Although reaching out for help is not easy, you don’t have to navigate your mental health struggles alone. As a woman of color, I understand what it feels like to constantly search for belonging. Today, I utilize these experiences to build the same resilience within others.
I am Esther L. Pelissier, a dual board-certified psychiatric nurse and family nurse practitioner. During my time in healthcare, I've worked with clients aged 10–80 struggling with adjustment disorder, depression, anxiety, ADHD, bipolar disorder, and more. I believe everyone deserves to feel comfortable asking for help with their mental health, regardless of background. My goal is to create a judgment-free space where you can openly share concerns and feel heard. I strive to make every visit collaborative by building strong therapeutic relationships with my clients. I take time to understand your individual needs and work with you to create a treatment plan fitting your goals and lifestyle.
One of my biggest strengths is listening. Being heard is the foundation of meaningful care. I value consistency and planning, which help me stay present and focused on your needs. You'll always be met with kindness, respect, and dignity. My expertise is in treating ADHD, depression, and anxiety. With proper treatment, these are manageable or overcome.
Together, we can move through your mental health journey at a pace that feels right for you, adjusting care as needs evolve. No matter where you are on your journey, you don't have to face it alone.
As a Black woman who has experienced depression and anxiety while trying to navigate life's challenges, I have a genuine understan...
As a Black woman who has experienced depression and anxiety while trying to navigate life's challenges, I have a genuine understanding of how impactful they can be. On the other hand, I also seriously understand how having insight, the right tools, and a strong sense of self-worth can be so life changing.
I am a licensed mental health counselor who strives to create a warm, welcoming, and caring space where you can feel comfortable and understood. I work with teens and adults from all walks of life, supporting them through many different experiences and challenges. Together we set clear goals and work side by side, offering guidance and encouragement along the way. I have a lot of experience helping people manage depression, anxiety, and life transitions, build confidence, heal from trauma, and learn healthy boundaries. My practice is all about making sure you feel safe, supported, and confident as you make personal growth.
I love to build a strong rapport with clients early on, so they feel safe enough to address the difficult things that may arise in therapy. My approach to therapy primarily involves Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and trauma-informed care. I focus on helping clients feel empowered and ready to take on life's challenges.
No matter where you are in your journey, you can be confident that you have a partner in this process. Together, we will celebrate your successes, navigate challenges, and build on your strengths to help you move forward. You don't have to face this alone; with support and understanding, you can achieve lasting, meaningful change.
I understand that life issues arise and sometimes they can be hard to manage, which is why I became a mental health professional....
I understand that life issues arise and sometimes they can be hard to manage, which is why I became a mental health professional.
Rosanna Guadalupe is a Registered Mental Health Intern with 2 years of experience working with clients of all ages dealing with many of life’s concerns, including depression, anxiety, family issues, eating disorders, sexual orientation, PTSD, bipolar disorder, autism, and behavior issues. Rosanna believes that every client is unique and walks through challenges and goals with each individual to achieve a greater sense of well-being. Life can be difficult, and having someone to talk to openly and without judgment is sometimes just what we need.
Rosanna has a Master of Science in Professional Counseling from Grand Canyon University. She began her career as a mental health professional in 2023. She utilizes cognitive behavioral therapy, solution-focused therapy, and person-centered therapy to help clients take control and live a well-balanced life.
Talking about your problems may sound difficult, but Rosanna offers a safe space and allows you to navigate the therapeutic process at your own speed. With a warm and open demeanor, Rosanna invites you to reach out when you are ready to begin your journey to wellness.
As a person who has made it to the other side of traumatic life events, I understand the different emotions that come from feeling...
As a person who has made it to the other side of traumatic life events, I understand the different emotions that come from feeling overwhelmed, angry, and alone.
Ashleigh Mack is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. She has experience treating couples, families, and individuals with anxiety, depression, self-esteem, grief, trauma, spiritual abuse, pregnancy, postpartum, life transitions, relationships, and behavioral concerns. Ashleigh earned her Master of Science in Marriage and Family Therapy at the University of Capella. As a child of teen pregnancy, events in her life as well as her education have given her an understanding of various backgrounds. She knows what it is to come from nothing and, at times, feel like nothing.
Ashleigh gravitates toward a more systemic approach and utilizes different methods and models that are client-centered, such as intergenerational family therapy, solution-focused therapy, narrative therapy, mindfulness, and cognitive behavioral therapy.
Life can be all over the place and messy. Sometimes we just need someone to be our soundboard and help us dissect our stuff. Ashleigh would like to provide that space for you, giving you room to discover the deeper parts of your journey and tools to utilize when discovery becomes overwhelming. If you are ready, schedule an appointment with her today!
Being willing to participate in the counseling process is the first step towards change. Finding the right therapist for you is th...
Being willing to participate in the counseling process is the first step towards change. Finding the right therapist for you is the next step.
Lorna Wooten is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) who has over 14 years of experience working with adolescents and adults seeking help with traumatic experiences (childhood trauma, abuse, neglect, or any intense event or situation that caused emotional distress), anxiety, depression, occupational stress, life transitions, relationships, grief and loss, self-esteem, sleep disturbance, anger management, and much more.
Lorna earned her bachelor’s in Psychology at the University of Missouri-St. Louis and her Master of Science in Clinical Counseling & Psychology at Troy State University. Lorna’s approach combines cognitive behavioral therapy, psychodynamic therapy, client-centered therapy, solution-focused therapy, acceptance & commitment therapy, and reality-based therapy.
Lorna will assist you with gaining insight, finding inner strength, and developing strategies necessary to make a change in your life. She does not use a cookie-cutter approach to treating clients, as each session is tailored to meet the needs of the client.
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My go-to approach for helping people in PTSD/trauma therapy is cognitive therapy, which is often used along with exposure therapy. I find the best benefit in those therapies because they help you safely face both situations and memories that you find frightening so that you can learn to cope with them effectively.
I teach the following tools in PTSD/trauma therapy: breathing, validation, focusing on the five senses, cognitive challenging, mindfulness, and education on symptoms such as dissociation, arousal, and avoidance and their reasons.
I know a client is making meaningful progress in PTSD/trauma therapy when they are allowing themselves to be more vulnerable, connecting with the outside world, expressing their emotions instead of minimizing them, facing their fears, becoming more aware of what they are feeling, they state releasing tension and welcoming touch like hugs and embraces from people they trust, and they demonstrate less reacting and more reflecting.
Clients can supplement their time in PTSD/trauma therapy with yoga and meditation, journaling, remembering that their memories are memories and they are safe, talking with people they trust and not holding everything in, carrying an object that reminds them of the present, getting to know their triggers (smells, sounds, images, places, words), and most importantly being kind to themselves.
To prepare for their first PTSD/trauma therapy session, I suggest that the client read about trauma, explore different types of treatments, write down their symptoms and any triggers that they are aware of, write down their goals for therapy, write what coping strategies they are currently utilizing, and taking note of who their support system is. I also ask clients to be open-minded and patient, since the first session is usually for the therapist to start getting to know the client and the reasons why they are seeking therapy.
At Thriveworks, Trauma/PTSD therapy involves dedicated efforts to address and navigate through past and/or recent traumatic events. Therapists specializing in trauma create a secure environment to process and heal from these experiences, aiming to reduce trauma-related symptoms and enhance overall quality of life.
Our Thriveworks providers use Trauma/PTSD therapy treatments like eye movement desensitization and reprocessing EMDR, CBT, and exposure therapy with the goal of helping clients process the traumatic events they have experienced so that they can to start feeling safe and secure again.
The symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) can vary but often include:
The best way to overcome PTSD triggers is to seek the assistance of a professional therapist, such as those at Thriveworks, who can help you to understand and treat your PTSD triggers.
In most cases, a therapist who specializes in Trauma/PTSD therapy is the best type of mental health professional to address the symptoms of PTSD.
PTSD/trauma therapy at Thriveworks is conducted both in person and online by video. We encourage you to choose the option that works best for you.
If a client is working through a single traumatic event that occurred as an adult, trauma or PTSD therapy may only take a few months, but in general, it can take a year or more to effectively treat trauma symptoms and PTSD. The duration of treatment is highly dependent on the client and the severity of their symptoms.
The success rate of therapy for PTSD depends entirely on the individual’s symptoms, commitment to attending sessions, and personal abilities.
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Includes reducing symptoms with medication & management
Thriveworks Counseling & Psychiatry Orlando is located near Metrowest Boulevard and South Hiawassee Road, off Highway 408. It is just a short distance from Bill Frederick Park and Valencia College West Campus.
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