Mental Health Counselor / Therapist in Fort Lauderdale, FL

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Gary Forrest, PhD, LMFT, SAP

Specializing in Relationships, Anger, & Communication Issues

Therapy & Coaching in Office or Online

Location

120 East Oakland Park Boulevard    Suite 108    Fort Lauderdale, FL 33334

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Practice Information

As a systems-oriented psychotherapist and coach, my goal is to help you find your true potential and lead a life that is worth celebrating. While we can't change difficult situations of the past, we can work together to better understand and resolve challenges in your life. By applying systems therapy approaches and techniques, together we will identify long-standing behavior patterns or negative perceptions that may be holding you back from experiencing a more fulfilling and meaningful life or career. If you're looking for extra support and guidance through a challenging situation or you're just ready to move in a new direction in your life or career, I look forward to working with you to help you achieve your goals. Please call or email me to schedule an individual or couples session, either in person or online. Many of my clients (particularly those who travel!) enjoy the flexibility of online distance sessions. Conducting a session using your computer or smartphone allows us to see and hear each other in a secure, encrypted environment.

Licenses/Certifications

Doctoral Degree (Ph.D.)  Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT)  Member, American Psychological Association (APA)

License Info

Florida License #MT2443

Education

Norwich University, B.A. (with Honors) 1976 Nova Southeastern University, M.S. Marriage & Family Therapy 2007 Nova Southeastern University Ph.D. Marriage & Family Therapy 2014 Florida Department of Health Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (MT 2443) Certified Clinical Hypnotherapist Certifed Rapid Trauma Resolution Certified Professional Coach

Bio:

I work with you in a highly collaborative way to address the issues important to you. We do this by exploring your concerns and working together to develop a plan to achieve the success you desire. Although I am professionally trained as a marriage and family systemic therapist, I am neither for nor against marriage. In fact, I believe all sorts of relationships bring people fulfillment and a sense of well-being. My fundamental orientation is systemic. Psychological problems that afflict people are oftentimes related to the context of their lives and the quality of their interpersonal relationships. I work with a variety of adult individuals and couples (no children under 18). I have particular expertise dealing with career issues, relationships, alternative lifestyle issues, anger, and substance abuse. As a Certified Coach and Licensed Therapist, I frequently work with people dealing with major life transitions. My training Includes the following extra certifications and areas of specialization: Certified Coach, Certified Hypnotherapist, Certified Anger Resolution Therapist, Batterer's Intervention Program (BIP) Domestic Violence Facilitator, and U.S. Dept of Transportation Substance Abuse Professional (SAP). My entire career, first in business (27 years in high tech) and then in psychotherapy and related research, has been dedicated to how individuals and groups organize and work cooperatively to achieve worthy and positive goals. I am passionate about this work and have ample life experience that many clients have found to be beneficial.

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Payments Accepted

Most Insurance, Cash, Check, Credit Cards

Hours

Tue - Fri 11am - 9pm; Sat 10am - whenever; Closed Sun & Mon

Website

www.garymforrest.com

Practice Areas/Issues Treated

Therapy  Addiction  Anger Management  Anxiety and Panic  Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD)  Body Image Issues  Caregiver Issues  Chronic Illness  Couples  Depression  Divorce  Domestic Violence  Eating Disorders  Gay or Lesbian Issues  Gender Identity / Transgenderism  Gifted / Talented Issues  Grief and Loss  Hypnotherapy  Life and Wellness Coaching  Life Transitions  Loneliness  Marriage & Family Therapy  Marriage Counseling  Men's Issues  Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder  Online / Teletherapy  Pre and Postpartum Mental Health  Relationship Issues  Self-Esteem Issues  Seniors and Elder Care Issues  Stress Management  Trauma and PTSD  Women's Issues  Work and Career Issues

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