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Trauma Focused Therapists in Florida

Find the right therapist in Florida for you. Each profile lists the insurances the provider takes, typical costs per session, and how to get in contact.
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Sarah Thiessen

Mental Health Therapist
Online Therapy
Sometimes life's struggles and transitions have led to pain and feelings of being paralyzed and lost. You are not alone even though day after day it might feel like a daily battle. Counseling can be the answer to finding hope and a new beginning to finding answers, self-awareness, and self-compassion for making new choices and having a new outlook. Sarah helps you find connections between your thoughts, feelings and actions to be emotionally healthy and face past hurts that are holding you back. Thoughts aren't facts and you can learn to change that inner voice that criticizes you and shed faulty beliefs that lead you down the wrong path time and again. Sarah is certified in EMDR, a highly researched and supported therapy for trauma and PTSD. EMDR enables people to heal from symptoms and emotional pain and is also used to address multiple mental health issues. Using techniques that align with neuroscience, this therapy uses the body’s ability to heal, often producing relief from many symptoms quickly. For children, Sarah integrates play techniques with EMDR because children heal through play and imagination. The effectiveness of EMDR results in clients who feel empowered rather than paralyzed by life experiences that in the past caused them great pain. EMDR does not require extensive homework or hours of talking about the pain to find relief. Simply said, talk therapy helps clients handle emotional pain, but EMDR removes the emotional pain! This is why EMDR is almost always Sarah's go to choice for most of her clients regardless of therapy issue.
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Bri Jaworski

Owner/ Licensed Mental Health Counselor/ Integrative Medicine Doctoral Student/ Qualified Supervisor
Online & In-Person
Brianna “Bri” Jaworski, MA, LMHC- QS is a licensed Mental Health Counselor in the state of Florida. Bri graduated from the University of Central Florida with a bachelors degree in Business and Health with a minor in Psychology. After starting her own business at age 25, she pursued a new career in counseling in 2010. Bri received her Masters Degree in Mental Health Counseling from Webster University in 2015. Bri is trained in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), as well as Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), and has spent a large portion of her career working with child victim’s of sexual abuse. Bri also worked for many years with victims of domestic violence, and their children. Bri is a certified Domestic Violence Core Competency Trainer in the state of Florida and trained all new employees and volunteers at her agency. Bri served as the Primary Prevention Advocate while teaching 7th-12th graders about healthy dating relationships and warning signs of abuse. Additionally, Bri provided group services to teens in the local shelter, taught Drug Court and Teen Court classes at the Manatee County Courthouse, Life Skills Training classes for survivors as well as parenting classes. During her clinical Internship, Bri worked for a child protection center in Sarasota, Florida which specialized in providing TF-CBT to child victims of sexual and physical abuse, neglect, and child welfare; as well as their non-offending caregivers and family members. Bri provided Individual, family and group counseling. Bri also worked with at-risk youth and adults in-home and in schools and also with sexually reactive children in the “Kid Kindness” Program. Bri continued on, working with trauma victims including: adult victims of childhood sexual abuse, depression, PTSD, anxiety disorders, adjustment disorders, personality disorders, Bi-polar disorders, trauma, grief, and ADHD amongst many others. Bri also facilitated both teen and adult support groups as well as animal supported counseling. Bri has also worked extensively with the child welfare system including DCF contracting, and intensive in-home substance abuse counseling. Bri is an EMDRIA approved EMDR therapist. EMDR or Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing is an empirically evidenced technique that has been shown to significantly help clients of trauma, grief, PTSD, addiction, phobias and many other issues by utilizing bi-lateral stimulation that mimics a REM sleep cycle. Disturbing events are able to be “reprocessed” thus lessening and many times diminishing negative cognitions and feelings. Bri has also worked as a Psychology professor, at a local polygraph credentialing and assessment center teaching Psychology classes as well as classes on administering polygraph assessments to convicted sex offenders. Bri has taught students from all over the globe! Opening a practice that is warm, open, comfortable and non-judgmental was imperative in the formation of Mandala Counseling Services. Bri prides herself in being able to build rapport and establish long lasting therapeutic relationships with her clients. She strives for the perfect balance of professionalism and genuine care and compassion for her clients. She loves animals, is a Reiki Master, enjoys Transcendental Meditation, traveling and of course... Batman. She cares deeply for her clients and has devoted most of her adult life to non-profit centers and helping victims of trauma.  
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Magdalie Querette

APRN,PMHNP-BC
Online Therapy
Magdalie Querette, MSN, PMHNP-BC, RN-BC, is a passionate and experienced nurse leader based in Pembroke Pines, FL. With over 20 years of experience in healthcare, Magdalie is dedicated to enhancing patient care and supporting staff development. Her impressive career includes roles in Emergency Care, Intensive Care, and Behavioral and Mental Health, showcasing her broad expertise in these fields. As a former Interim Director of Patient Care Services at Jackson Memorial Hospital, she effectively managed teams and resources to meet organizational goals. Magdalie has a knack for developing policies and programs that improve patient care and empower nursing staff. Her strong leadership and commitment to quality make her a valuable asset to the healthcare community. Currently a Nursing Supervisor at Miami VA Healthcare System, Magdalie focuses on patient safety and team efficiency. She prioritizes providing exceptional care while ensuring smooth operations. Magdalie is always ready to address issues promptly, demonstrate empathy, and foster a collaborative environment. Her dedication to continuous improvement and mentorship inspires her colleagues and enriches the healthcare experience for patients and their families. Specialties Adult Psychiatry Conditions treated Depression Anxiety Bipolar disorders Insomnia PTSD ADHD Dissociative Disorders (DID) Mood Disorders Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD) Oppositional Defiance (ODD) Personality Disorders Sleep or Insomnia Trauma and PTSD Treatment philosophy I believe in a compassionate, patient-centered approach to care. My goal is to create a warm environment where patients feel heard and respected. I focus on understanding their needs, providing education, and involving families in the treatment process. Collaborating with a dedicated healthcare team, I ensure comprehensive support throughout every patient's journey. I pride myself on delivering exceptional care in behavioral health, emergency, and intensive care settings, always prioritizing safety and quality. Empowering both patients and staff is key—together, we can foster healing and improve lives. Each patient is unique, and I celebrate that individuality in every interaction. Treatment approach Patient-Centered Care Team Coordination Quality Improvement Initiatives Behavioral Health Strategies Culturally Appropriate Care Crisis Intervention Techniques Evidenced-Based Practice Patient Education & Support Cognitive Behavioral Therapy(CBT) Culturally Sensitive Humanistic Mindfulness-Based(MBCT) Trauma-Focused Person-Focused Emotionally Focused Coaching Practice description At our practice, Magdalie Querette, MSN, PMHPNP-BC, RN-BC, leads with compassion and expertise. With years of experience in nursing supervision and patient care, she ensures that every patient receives attentive, personalized support. Magdalie specializes in behavioral health and emergency care, emphasizing quality and safety at every touchpoint. She actively engages with families to foster understanding and cooperation. Committed to teamwork, she collaborates with healthcare professionals to create seamless care plans tailored to individual needs. Alongside her leadership, Magdalie focuses on continuous improvement for patient satisfaction. Your health and comfort are her top priorities. Service Initial Visit:- Duration- 60 Min Price- $150.00 Follow-up Visit Duration- 30 Min Price- $75.00 Prescription service Duration- 45 Min Price- $150.00 Patient type Adults, Seniors, Couples and Family
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Catherine Rincon, LMHC

Licensed Mental Health Counselor
In-Person Therapy
Catherine is a Board Certified Licensed Mental Health Clinician, a member of the American Mental Health Counselors Associations [AMHCA], and a training Clinical Hypnotherapist. Most of her professional practice has been with children, adolescents and adults. Catherine received her Master’s degree in Mental Health Counseling and School Counseling from Carlos Albizu University in Miami. Catherine is also a graduate of Florida International University. Her early work consisted of working with children in the foster care system with Kids in Distress and Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health. Catherine has worked for 10 years in community mental health programs within Miami-Dade and Broward. She has served more than a year with the Youth Emergency Services [YES] mobile crisis team post-licensure. Areas of study include Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Trauma informed interventions, Infant and Child Play Therapy, and parenting support education through the Nurturing Parenting Program. Catherine is currently employed full-time with the Florida Department of Education. She is currently working on completing licensure in Hypnotherapy with the Wellness Institute. Catherine is a follower of the AMHCA Code of Ethics and recommends that you read them here. At this time services are self-pay only.    Areas of specialty include the following: Anxiety & Depression Child & Adolescent Attachment/Adjustment problems Behavioral Disorders Trauma LGBTQIA+ Advocacy and Support