Agape Therapy Institute

10/04/2023

What a great act of self-care offered by David Lawrence a local photographer and mental health advocate. David also helped Agape raise money for our financial assistance program for those in need, through his Bodies series in 2022.

David, thank you for always blending your creativity and talent with mental health. This is just beautiful!

Life is hard on most days. We get super busy with work, cleaning the house, tending to kids, or whatever other responsibilities have staked claim to our time. And thus, we forget who we are.

13/01/2023

We are offering a new group this spring!

To inquire or if you have questions, call or text us at (407) 900-8633!

This is a closed group, up to 6 clients, for 8 weeks. It is open to the community and not just existing Agape clients.

The group meetings will start the week of February 20th, but the exact date and times will depend on inquiries and interested members’ preferences for date, time, and whether they prefer virtual or in person.

The purpose of this group is to facilitate a supportive growth space for individuals in their 20s & 30s to explore themes of isolation, stress, confusion, interpersonal struggles, and societal pressure that are common during quarter-life. Participants will also engage in various self-care activities during each session. The nature of the self-care activities will be tailored to the needs and interests of group members and may include: ecomap creation and processing, creative expression, meditation/mindfulness activities, etc.

The group will be facilitated by our counselors, Janine & Lourdes!

When: Weekly from the week of 2/20 -4/10 (8 sessions)

Day & Time: TBD*
Location: TBD* (virtual or at our office)

*Options shared during inquiries and final details determined based on member preference.

29/10/2022

Agape Therapy Institute is located on the top floor of the historic Angebilt Hotel, which first opened in 1923 and has seen many prominent historical figures walk through it.

We are a nonprofit counseling group, with 13 counselors and 3 care coordinators.

We are contracted with Cigna and Orlando Health insurance, so we are better able to serve Disney cast members, Orange County Public School teachers, Orange County Sheriffs Department, Orlando Health staff, and so many more.

We also offer a financial assistance program for self pay, with rates as low as $25, depending on your income and the level of counselor you see.

We love being a part of the very diverse, affirming and loving community of Orlando, in the heart of it all, in one of Orlando’s most historic and iconic buildings.

❤️🧡💛💚💙💜🖤

24/10/2022

Here's what one of our clients had to say about one of our counselors, Lourdes:

“I really liked Lourdes' energy…you know when you can tell someone is empathetic…I got that feeling from her in person…she seems easy to talk to.”

To book an appointment with Lourdes, call (407) 900-8633 or go to https://agape.clientsecure.me

03/07/2022

There is still time to sign up for Waves of Wellness Surf Camp July 11-15th! 🌊

Waves of Wellness is more than a surf camp, it is a surf camp focused on the mental health and wellness of children and teens ages 7-13yrs. Attendees will learn to surf from advanced instructors, utilize team-building activities to grow in relationship skills, and begin to apply basic wellness strategies.

The link to sign up is below:

https://www.playsatellitebeach.org/ViewCourseActivityDetails.aspx?id=C10137

02/05/2022

22/02/2022

Gift of Yoga - FREE Online Yoga Meditation by Dr. Tina Fitts

March 02 - April 08, 2022

Wednesdays & Friday, 12:00 - 12:30pm EST

My name is Dr. Tina Fitts and I am a counselor educator, mental health therapist, and a yoga teacher.

Yoga changed my life. I started my yoga journey many years ago to heal my body from physical strains. As my yoga practice continued, I noticed that it was my mind that was calm and my life that was more peaceful.

I integrate philosophy and elements of yoga in my clinical practice, I train my students on ways that they can incorporate mindfulness in their therapeutic practices, and I want to give the gift of meditation to my community.

Yoga Alliance, an international licensing board for yoga practitioners, is supporting my mission of delivering the healing powers of yoga and meditation to those who can use a little bit of peace in their day.

Here are the days and times that I will be offering guided meditation. All are welcome.

To join, click this link at the time of the event: https://zoom.us/j/92830819208

3/2 @ 12pm EST "Surrender"
3/4 @ 12pm EST "Find Clarity"
3/9 @ 12pm EST "Self-compassion"
3/11 @ 12pm EST "Recognizing feelings"
3/16 @ 12pm EST "Let it be"
3/18 @ 12pm EST "Present moment"
3/23 @ 12pm EST "Feeling free"
3/25 @ 12pm EST "Cleansing"
3/30 @ 12pm EST "Grounding"
4/1 @ 12pm EST "Setting intention"
4/6 @ 12pm EST "Chakra alignment"
4/8 @ 12pm EST "Happiness"

tinafitts.com
agapementalhealth.org/tina-fitts

13/12/2021

Beginning January 1, 2022, psychologists and other health care providers will be required by law to give uninsured and self-pay patients a good faith estimate of costs for services that they offer.

13/12/2021

Stickers coming soon

05/11/2021

Orange County Regional History Center in Downtown Orlando will host the INTO LIGHT, a FL exhibition March 5 – April 12, 2022

INTO LIGHT brings a human face to the disease of drug abuse by providing their family with an original graphite portrait of their loved one. To qualify, the loved one must have died from an overdose. There is no cost to the family for the portrait. An exhibition of these portraits will be open to the public. During the time the exhibition is on display special programs will be offered that will provide connection, education, and support for the families of those lost and the communities affected by this tragic epidemic. INTO LIGHT has held exhibitions of 41 people from each of the states of MD, NC, OH, PA, and VA (opening Oct 2021). Florida will be the 6th state to host INTO LIGHT. The project goal is to host an exhibition in every state in the country.

THERE IS NO COST TO THE FAMILY. The portrait will be gifted to the family at the end of the exhibition. This project is supported by donations.

INTO LIGHT Project is a national 501(c)3 non-profit organization dedicated to erasing the stigma of drug addiction through the power of art. Through the eyes of Theresa Clower—an artist who lost her son to an opioid overdose in February 2018.

FOR MORE INFORMATION:

Contact Theresa Clower, Founder at 302-455-9595, tclower@intolightproject.org

www.intolightproject.org

Erasing the stigma of drug addiction

03/10/2021

Today marks 5 years since Agape Therapy Institute opened its doors to provide affordable and accessible counseling to the community as a nonprofit.

To say it’s been a pleasure to serve is an understatement. Each day we strive to provide the best possible mental health counseling care that we can, honoring and respecting the stories and humans that walk through our doors looking for solace and guidance. There’s nothing quite like the privilege of being let into someone’s personal life, to listen to their heartbreak, their struggles, their loss, and their suffering; to offer a safe and caring space to navigate their way to a life they prefer and deserve, healing from the past.

At Agape, we also partner with universities to train graduate student counselors and newly licensed therapists. It’s one of the pillars of keeping costs low for the community. It is also a remarkable experience to see new counselors come in with so much compassion and eagerness to serve, and to witness them learn and grow - especially from every client they serve’s story.

Today, we are a team of 17. On October 3, 2016, we were a team of one. Then, we served about 50 clients. Today, we serve more than 500. We raise funds to apply as credits on client’s accounts to be able to afford and access counseling. We also reduce costs through an income based sliding scale fee schedule.

The essence of Agape is goodwill, benevolence, faithfulness, commitment, and an act of the will. The collective human experience of our clients and counselors are what makes Agape.

Here’s to 5 years together, and to what’s in store next.