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I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in the state of Florida. Therapy is by far my greatest passion. I help my clients overcome issues keeping them caught in unhealthy and destructive patterns that no longer serve a purpose. I am eager to help you and feel honored to assist in this journey. There are good therapist and then there are transforming therapist. Learning About Me was the toughest yet rewarding work. I can go as deep as my clients want to go. I am not the type of therapist interested in treating and relieving symptoms. The symptoms are just indicators of the deeper issue. Fear and Ego. I won’t waste your time or mine with worksheets and homework assignments. It’s all or nothing. If you want to be transformed and your life changed forever then strap on and let’s do it.

Dr. Darlene Treese, in private practice since 1983, specializes in hypnosis, counseling and life coaching to help you reach your goals in the shortest amount of time possible. Her professional approach is action and solution oriented designed to bring lasting results quickly and easily. Counseling and Life Coaching for Time Management and Organizational Skills, Mediation and Conflict Resolution, to Balance Business/Personal Life, to Achieve High Goals and Enhance Communication Skills. Specialties – Hypnosis for Stress Management, Weight Loss, Smoking Cessation, Habit Control, To Overcome Fears, Phobias and Self-defeating Behaviors, To Resolve Personal Problems and Develop Self-Confidence, To Improve Performance in Sports, School, Business and Public Speaking , To Regain Health and Well-being and Eliminate Unwanted Behaviors

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.

Everyone deserves to feel fulfilled and achieve personal and professional success. We often face challenging emotions and events which make it difficult to navigate our lives. Struggling with stress, depression, anxiety, career, health, or relationships? I will help you through the confusion to achieve life satisfaction. Finding the right person can be frustrating but is the most important part of your journey. With a doctorate in clinical psychology and over 10 years of experience in the field, I have conducted university based behavioral medicine research, acted as a consultant to professionals and organizations, and worked with a variety of psychological conditions. I offer therapy, testing, biofeedback, mediation, and coaching. By identifying your unique needs, the source of distress, and what’s perpetuating the problem, I will help you develop the tools to overcome seemingly insurmountable circumstances. I offer an environment where you will become empowered and achieve maximum personal and professional growth. Your time is important, and in just a few sessions, you will feel relief and harness your power to make incredible changes. After an initial visit, phone and e-mail appointments are available. Congratulations, you have taken the first step on the path to fulfillment and a better quality of life.

Mr. Truelove has experience working with Relationship and Intimacy Issues, Depression and Anxiety, Abuse and Trauma Recovery, Grief and Loss, Sexual Orientation/Identity, Substance Abuse, Parenting Concerns, Adjustment to Medical or Physical Changes. He has done extensive work with couples and families at the University of Central Florida’s Marriage and Family Research Institute. He has helped couples learn communication skills and positive methods for conflict resolution. His past work with at risk youth and their families focused on problem solving, coping skills, and lifestyle and behavioral change.

We focus on your need to succeed in: your marriage, parenting relationships, handling stress and anger, family counseling, performance anxiety, depression and postpartum, healing past traumas, adolescent issues and much more in a comfortable setting. We offer reasonably priced individual and family sessions using a sliding fee scale, along with enlightening workshops at a group counseling rate.