Sunshine State Counseling Center

11/08/2025

Team Growth in Action! 🌟
Sunshine State Counseling Center's half of our amazing team completed EMDR training this weekend! 🧠💛
We’re committed to expanding our knowledge in trauma-informed care so we can continue helping our clients heal, grow, and thrive.
Proud of this team’s dedication to continuous learning and excellence in therapy! 💪✨

10/27/2025

🌞✨ We loved being part of the Seaside Strides 5K!

On Saturday, October 25, 2025, our Sunshine State Counseling Center team proudly participated in and sponsored the event at North Collier Regional Park. 🏃‍♀️💙

The race supported Seaside Travels, a beautiful nonprofit offering therapeutic community outings for children with special needs and medically fragile conditions — helping families connect, explore, and grow together. 💫

We’re so grateful to support such a meaningful cause that promotes wellness, inclusion, and connection in our community. 🌈💛

10/27/2025

🌞 Sunshine State Counseling Center was proud to participate in and sponsor the Seaside Strides 5K held at North Collier Regional Park on Saturday, October 25, 2025! 🏃‍♀️💙

This inspiring event benefited Seaside Travels, a local nonprofit that provides therapeutic community outings for children with special needs and medically fragile conditions — helping families connect, explore, and grow together. 💫

We’re honored to support such a meaningful cause that aligns with our mission of promoting wellness, connection, and community support. 🌈



🌞 Sunshine State Counseling Center tuvo el honor de participar y patrocinar la carrera Seaside Strides 5K, celebrada en el North Collier Regional Park el sábado 25 de octubre de 2025. 🏃‍♀️💙

Este inspirador evento benefició a Seaside Travels, una organización sin fines de lucro que ofrece salidas terapéuticas comunitarias para niños con necesidades especiales y condiciones médicas delicadas, ayudando a las familias a conectarse, explorar y crecer juntas. 💫

Nos sentimos honrados de apoyar una causa tan significativa que refleja nuestra misión de promover el bienestar, la conexión y el apoyo comunitario. 🌈

10/19/2025

Domestic Violence Awareness Month

Raising Awareness With October being Domestic Violence Awareness Month, it's time to shed light on a topic which often is ignored. Domestic violence is an extremely sensitive and nuanced subject, taking place in numerous forms. Whether it be physical abuse, emotional manipulation, financial control, or psychological harm, it is a matter that must always be taken seriously.

Our team at Sunshine State Counseling Center can provide you with trauma informed care, designed to support survivors as they process, heal,
and rebuild their lives. Schedule an appointment by calling (239) 495-7722 today or visit www.sscc.center for more information

10/10/2025

🌿 World Mental Health Day – October 10th 🌿
Today we pause to honor the importance of mental health — for ourselves, our families, and our communities. 💛

This year’s theme reminds us that mental health is a universal human right. Everyone deserves access to care, compassion, and understanding.

At Sunshine State Counseling Center, we believe in creating a space where healing, growth, and connection can thrive. Whether through play therapy, EMDR, mindfulness, or parent support — we walk beside you every step of the way. 💬✨

🧠 Take a moment today to check in with yourself:
💚 How am I feeling right now?
💚 What do I need to feel supported?
💚 Who can I reach out to if I need help?

Let’s continue to normalize mental health conversations and remind each other that asking for help is a sign of strength, not weakness. 🌞



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🌿 Día Mundial de la Salud Mental – 10 de octubre 🌿
Hoy hacemos una pausa para reconocer la importancia de la salud mental — para nosotros mismos, nuestras familias y nuestras comunidades. 💛

El tema de este año nos recuerda que la salud mental es un derecho humano universal. Todos merecemos acceso al cuidado, la compasión y la comprensión.

En Sunshine State Counseling Center, creemos en crear un espacio donde la sanación, el crecimiento y la conexión puedan florecer. Ya sea a través de la terapia de juego, EMDR, mindfulness o apoyo para padres — caminamos contigo en cada paso del camino. 💬✨

🧠 Tómate un momento hoy para reflexionar:
💚 ¿Cómo me siento en este momento?
💚 ¿Qué necesito para sentirme apoyado/a?
💚 ¿A quién puedo acudir si necesito ayuda?

Sigamos normalizando las conversaciones sobre salud mental y recordémonos mutuamente que pedir ayuda es una señal de fortaleza, no de debilidad. 🌞

10/08/2025

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10/03/2025

10/03/2025

I’m honored to share that I am now an EMDRIA Certified Therapist.
EMDR has been a life-changer in my career, deepening my clinical work, expanding how I treat trauma, and helping clients access meaningful, lasting change. I’m grateful to my supervisors, consultants, and the clients who entrust me with their healing journey.

If you’re curious about EMDR or wondering if it may be a fit for you or your child, feel free to reach out. (239) 495-7722

Diana Salazar, LCSW-QS;RPT-S

10/03/2025

Our Clinical Director Diana Salazar, LCSW-QS; Registered PLay Therapist-S is now an EMDRIA Certified Therapist!

An EMDRIA Certified Therapist™ has engaged in at least 20 hours of consultation with an EMDRIA Approved Consultant™ for EMDR and has practiced their skills with at least 25 different clients in at least 50 EMDR sessions. An EMDRIA Certified Therapist™ has voluntarily met standards of consultat...

09/10/2025

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08/17/2025

📚 Our Clinical Director, Diana Salazar, LCSW-S, Registered Play Therapist-S, participated in an advanced training on the integration of Jungian psychology with EMDR, presented by Dr. Andrew J. Dobo, EMDR trainer and consultant.

This specialized training provided in-depth knowledge on applying Jungian concepts within the EMDR framework to enhance therapeutic outcomes. By expanding clinical expertise in these integrative approaches, we continue to strengthen the quality of care we provide to our clients.

08/17/2025

📚 Our Clinical Director, Diana Salazar, LCSW-S, Registered Play Therapist-S, participated in an advanced training on the integration of Jungian psychology with EMDR, presented by Dr. Andrew J. Dobo, EMDR trainer and consultant.

This specialized training provided in-depth knowledge on applying Jungian concepts within the EMDR framework to enhance therapeutic outcomes. By expanding clinical expertise in these integrative approaches, we continue to strengthen the quality of care we provide to our clients.