Why did you become a therapist, and what motivates you to continue?

My parents were immigrants to the United States as a result of a war torn country. My parents experienced trauma first hand, and growing up during a time where mental health was highly stigmatized and resources were far and few in-between, this set the stage for my journey towards my continued passion and development as a mental health therapist.

Hello & Welcome! I enjoy supporting adolescent, children, young adult and adult ages experiencing a difficult time with their emotions impacted by daily life stressors, challenges in relationship(s)/communication, and/or difficulty adjusting to new/unexpected life situations. I am able to support both in-person and telehealth appointments.

Witnessing and experiencing different forms of violence and trauma throughout my upbringing sparked my interest in the mental health field. I was specifically drawn to marriage and family therapy, as I find that the family unit and an individual’s role in that unit is a critical aspect to their emotional development. In my time as a psychotherapist, I’ve worked with HIV positive individuals and their families, youth transitioning out of the foster care system, young adults dealing with anxiety, depression, and self-esteem difficulties. I’ve also worked with adult criminal offenders who were reintegrating back into society. My passion is working with individuals who are motivated and seeking to expand their emotional growth.

Over the past 20 years I’ve worked with individuals in various stages of life. My undergraduate degree is in Psychology from California State University, Northridge, and I  earned my Master of Arts in Clinical Psychology, with an emphasis in Marriage and Family Therapy, from Pepperdine University. I  specializes in working with individuals struggling with depression, self-esteem difficulties, and trauma. My approach is strength based, trauma informed, and solution focused.

Since adolescence I have held jobs that were rooted in helping others. I knew early on that I wanted to pursue a career in therapy and counseling. I gain so much by guiding my clients to learn skills that can genuinely change their lives.

Hello! My goal is to create a safe and supportive space for you to evolve. Let’s work together to increase self-awareness, reduce and shift negative thought patterns, increase healthy coping skills, and reach personal goals. I offer therapy in many areas, but primarily focus on anxiety, depression, and life transitions. I am a licensed clinical social worker in both North and South Carolina. I look forward to learning more about you soon!

Throughout my childhood, I always enjoyed listening to others, and felt a genuine sense of care and empathy for others. My peers often identified me as a good listener, and I wanted to incorporate this into my career path somehow. As an adolescent and young adult, I recovered from an eating disorder. During this time, I worked with several wonderful therapists. I started my recovery journey as an undergraduate college student in a nursing program. I realized that as a healthcare provider, I had the opportunity to help others pursue recovery. I worked to become a psychiatric nurse practitioner so that I could help others to prioritize their mental health and pursue embodied, fulfilled, happy lives. I continue to be inspired by my clients every day. It is truly an honor and a privilege to work with the kind and resilient people I get to meet with every day.

Welcome! I'm glad you're here. Choosing to start therapy or medication management takes courage, but it is so rewarding! I would be honored to be by your side during your mental health journey. I am a psychiatric nurse practitioner with a private psychotherapy and medication management practice. (In other words, I am both a therapist and a psychiatric medication prescriber.) My areas of specialization include eating disorders, body image concerns, anxiety, depression, perfectionism, and life transitions. I practice using several modalities including psychodynamic psychotherapy, adolescent-focused therapy for eating disorders, cognitive-behavioral therapy, and compassion-focused therapy for eating disorders.

I became a therapist because I am interested in the 'why' of what makes people tick and how to use their qualities to make their lives better. I don't want to just talk, I want to collaborate so that you have the skills to keep moving forward in life, to keep growing, to accomplish whatever goal you set out to accomplish.

I am an eating disorder and DBT specialist with over 20 years of experience helping all kinds of clients re-claim their lives and their mental health.

As I was working as a certified occupational therapy assistant I realized that lots of my patients had depression and many other challenges so that's what turned me onto counseling.

Rapport building is important to me so the client is comfortable with sharing his/her life stories. Serving diverse populations of clients to evaluate individual needs. My counseling style is warm and genuine.

I decided to become a therapist as a child because I had deep compassion for the pain of others. I also wanted a career that allowed me to make sure others did not feel emotional pain like I did.

You and I will be a good team if you are someone looking for a balance between healing and coaching. I specialize in providing clients with the space to express themselves freely and get to know themselves better while also developing clinical skills to cope with symptoms and improve life satisfaction. I realize that starting this process may be scary at first and I am prepared to provide you with compassion, guidance, and insight to make this process as painless as possible. Reach out to me if you are ready to heal, grow, and explore together. You are not alone.

After a long career in information technology, I chose to move to holistic health where my focus was working with survivors of trauma. In addition to treating clients, I began teaching bodywork at a local college where I had the privilege of working with and supporting a diverse group of students. Because of the variety of challenges students were experiencing, it pushed me to reconnect with my desire to be a therapist and I returned to school for clinical social work.

Thank you for taking the time to review my profile. I am a therapist in Florida that is also licensed in Oregon, Washington, and Kentucky. My background in beyond private practice includes, Hospice, medical social work, and substance use disorder treatment. The focus of my practice is on trauma, LGBTQIA+, grief and loss, and transgender support.

I started on my path when I realized the complexities involved in facilitating change. I found the process of guiding others on their journeys to wellness rewarding. What motivates me is to watch my clients blossom and realize their full potential. 

Hello, My name is Rotem and I'm looking forward to meeting you. I have been a practicing therapist for the past 11 years and in that time I have learned that the therapeutic relationship is a pivotal part of my clients growth. I take pride in the fact that I create a safe and supportive environment for my clients to openly discuss the challenges they are experiencing. I've treated a variety of different concerns including mood disorders, anxiety, substance abuse treatment, and perinatal mental health. If you have been struggling with changes to your mood, low energy, grief and loss, anxiety, relationship issues, or just simply don't feel like yourself please feel free to reach out. I'd be happy to help.