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Counseling in Fort Lauderdale, Coral Springs, & Plantation, FL


Adult Children of Alcoholics: Overcoming Your Parents’ Addiction
As addiction rates increase across the US, a heartbreaking reality becomes evident- addiction is a family disease...

Claire Clarkin, LMHC


How to Overcome the Habit of All-Or-Nothing Thinking
“Another failure in a string of failures, Doc. I don’t get it, I’ve done everything, everything right, and it never seems to be enough...

Dr. Jeff Mandelkorn, PhD


Recovering From A Narcissistic Relationship
Narcissistic Personality Disorder or commonly referred to as “NPD” is described by the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental...

Jamie Ratowski, LMFT


How can I Help My Teen Manage Stress?
Stress can be defined as a common reaction to an everyday pressure and or change....

Lorena Arrarte, LMHC


Is Trauma the Cause of Anxiety and Depression?
Trauma is at the top of the list of most-common psychological health conditions. The word trauma has become part of our everyday language...

Maria Cordero, LMHC


The Power of Positive Self-Talk
As humans, we are often surrounded by communication with others. Whether it is at work, with family and friends....

Alyssa Woolslair, LMHC


Tired of Not Sleeping Well? Try These 4 Strategies for Quality Sleep
Sleep is as elusive as it is vital to living a healthy life. Research has shown that insufficient sleep can increase anxiety and depression.

Claire Clarkin, LMHC


Why Catastrophizing is the WORST Thing Ever
I can remember it like it was yesterday. A newly licensed and practicing psychologist, I was on an upswing in life and growing...

Dr. Jeff Mandelkorn, PhD


Best Ways to Cope After a Break-Up
Break-ups bring a very specific, deep, and emotional pain. It can sometimes even feel intolerable...

Jamie Ratowski, LMFT


Is Your Self Worth Damaging Your Relationship?
Low self-worth is a breeding ground for toxic and unfulfilling relationships. Often, the work of healing needs to center around improving...

Alexa von Oertzen, LMFT


Intrusive Thoughts: Why We Have Them and What To Do About It
Have you ever experienced this?? You’re driving into work as you normally do and suddenly you’re hit with a frightening thought…

Nicole Ambrose, LCSW


How To Stop Your Anxiety From Consuming You
Anxiety comes in many forms and is described in many ways. Regardless of how your anxiety shows up, those who struggle with anxiety...

Alyssa Woolslair, LMHC


Our Plantation Counseling Office is Now Open!
Have you heard the exciting news!? We officially opened our 3rd office located in the heart of Plantation, Florida. Yay!

Kate Campbell, PhD, LMFT


Clearing the Path to Higher Self-esteem
People with high self-esteem enjoy a sense of calmness while also being comfortable with taking risks...

Sabrina Simmons, LMHC


Five Ways to Help Manage Your Moods
We all experience fluctuations in mood on a daily basis that are healthy and part of being human. From anxiety...

Dr. Taylor Phillips, Psy.D.
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