I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor specializing in individual, child, adolescent, couples and family therapy. I maintain a private practice in Maitland, Florida operating as The Mindful Hearts Institute. I seek to create a nurturing environment for individuals, families and professionals of all ages to learn, grow and flourish.

GroundWork Counseling is made up of a dedicated group of counselors and is owned and opperated by a mother daughter counseling team. Groundwork offers a unique and specialized approach to counseling for children, individuals, families, and couples. Counseling should be as unique as you are. Because we feel strongly that counseling isn’t “one size fits all” we create a specialized experience for our clients. At Groundwork Counseling you can be assured you are seeing a professional that specializes in exactly what you are coming in for; our counselors exclusively and intentionally work with a small population of clientele so that they can provide the best services possible, and truly know the in’s and out’s of their specialized area, thus, giving you the best counseling experience. We understand that seeking counseling is a significant step – we’re glad you found us. When you call Groundwork Counseling, you will talk directly with a therapist to set up your appointment, so that you can feel the most comfortable and we can match you with the best possible therapist to help support you and your unique needs.

I am a licensed mental health counselor specializing in individual, child, adolescent, marriage and family therapy, and maintain a private practice in Longwood, Florida, serving the Orlando metropolitan area. My goal is to create a nurturing environment for individuals, families and professionals of all ages to learn, grow and flourish. With over 15 years experience in the mental health field, I work with a broad spectrum of clients. Among my areas of expertise are helping children and adults through major life transitions, as well as improving their relationships with self and others. Developing direct and honest relationships, with both self and others, is the foundation for living an emotionally healthy life. As a therapist, I model this principle in my work, and help clients develop the tools to build healthy relationship practices in their lives. I am a wife, mother and grandmother, so among other specialties my practice includes a focus on the needs of mothers, and I am dedicated to honoring and compassionately bringing forth the innate unfolding beauty, wisdom, and grace inherent in every mom. I am an interactive, solution-focused therapist. My therapeutic approach is to provide support and practical feedback to help clients effectively address personal life challenges. I integrate complementary methodologies and techniques to offer a highly personalized approach tailored to each client. With compassion and understanding, I work with each individual to help them build on their strengths and attain the personal growth they are committed to accomplishing. Treatment specializations include: •Therapy for Anxiety, Stress, and Phobias - including OCD and Panic •Therapy for Depression and Sadness •Child/Adolescent Counseling/Play Therapy •Aggression and Anger in Children, Teens and Adults •Relationship issues •Dissociative Disorders •Mood Disorders, including BiPolar disorder •Personality Disorders •Adoption (pre and post) •Marriage Counseling •Family Counseling •Parenting Support •Bereavement and Grief Counseling •Divorce Issues •Trauma, PTSD, and Complex Trauma, Childhood Abuse and Neglect •Work and Career issues •Stress Management •Uprooting Addictions & Recovery •Conflict Resolution •Life Issues, such as Balance of Work/Family •Spirituality/Faith •Difficult People •Building Self-Esteem •Body Image I work with a wide range of emotional and behavioral issues, providing services that range from therapy for depression and grief counseling to parenting support, marriage counseling and beyond. In a comfortable and supportive atmosphere, I offer a highly personalized approach tailored to each client's individual needs to help attain the personal growth they desire

Whether you are looking for support and guidance through a challenging situation or just ready to move in a different direction, I look forward to working with you to achieve your goals. You can look forward to sessions that are catered to meet the unique needs of each individual, couple, or family creating balance, connection, clarity, and purpose. I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Certified Elementary Educator, Certified Practitioner in Clinical Hypnosis with Rapid Trauma Resolution, and a Prepare/Enrich Certified Couples Counselor currently working as a private practitioner at Ascend Counseling & Wellness, LLC. I founded the practice with the mission to provide confidential, compassionate care that nurtures the mind, body, and spirit. Through a collaboration of exceptional professionals and resources, you can expect to obtain an awareness and alleviation of the underlying causes of distress, not just symptom relief, allowing for growth and movement in the direction you desire.

GFC Counseling is a faith-based Christian counseling center with counselors who are licensed either by FACCT (Florida Association of Christian Counselors and Therapists) or by the state of Florida or both. Many areas of counseling therapy are available by the various counselors. Dr. Joseph Nussbaumer, Jr, PH.D. c/psy is the head therapist offering a wide range of services. Personal Counseling: *ADHD Evaluation and Treatment *Addictive and Compulsive Behavior Counseling *Adoptive and Blended Family Counseling *Anxiety, Depression, and Stress Management Counseling *Arbitration - Florida Supreme Court trained *Child Therapy *Crisis Counseling *Family Counseling *Juvenile Evaluation and Treatment *Life Skills Counseling *Marriage and Family Counseling and Therapy *Mediation - County, Family, Dependency, and Appellate *Pregnancy Prevention Program *Pre-Marital Counseling *Psychological Testing and Evaluations *Reunification Counseling *Suicide Prevention and Counseling *Temperament Testing and Therapy *Women's Issues Court Ordered Counseling: *Anger Management *Batterer's Intervention Program *Divorced Parenting Classes *Domestic Violence Instruction Classes *DUI Treatment (Individual & Group Sessions) *Drug and Alcohol Counseling / Evaluations / Urine Analysis testing *Mental Health Evaluations *Parent Education and Family Stabilization Course (required for divorces involving minor children) *Parenting Skills Classes *Pre-Trial Intervention *Professional Polygraph Services *Sexual Abuse Testing and Treatment *Sex Offender Testing & Therapy (previous provider of more than 20 years for the Florida Dept. of Corrections, now in private practice) *Supervision for Court-ordered Visitation Orders *Substance Abuse Testing and Treatment