Fort Lauderdale Therapy Center

Fort Lauderdale Therapy Center Providing a wide range of quality psycho-therapeutic services to individuals, couples, and families. Welcome to Fort Lauderdale Therapy Center

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We would like to welcome you to Fort Lauderdale Therapy Center. By being here, you’ve already taken the courageous step of seeking professional help for an issue you are experiencing. You have made a great choice and we hope we can work together to get you on the track to being the best person you are capable of being. Here at Fort Lauderdale Therapy Center, we know what you’re going through, and we're here to work with you to help you understand and address your problems, and work towards remedying them with a newfound confidence. Whether you’re dealing with depression, anger-management, low self-esteem, stress/anxiety, relationship problems, low sex-drive, etc… It is important that you know that there is hope for a better tomorrow. Together, we will work to leave behind the struggles you face today, and equip you with the tools to move onward to a future of happiness and success. In our years specializing in Individual, Marriage, and Family Therapy, we have helped people with a wide range of obstacles to overcome. We are passionately committed to helping our clients realize their full individual potential, and we tailor our practice to the unique needs of every person. We will invest in you personally, and we will explore the negative behavioral and thought patterns that give rise to problems in your life, and develop lasting strategies for overcoming your specific issues. No matter what you are going through today, we are here to help until you are happy with the direction your life is heading. We believe that happiness and fulfillment are possible for everyone, and through therapy, you will learn strategies to more effectively address the challenges you face. Contact me today if you’re ready to start working towards the life you want. Together, we can get you there.

09/29/2025

How to Support a Loved One Through a Panic Attack
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Do you have a friend or family member who regularly experiences panic attacks? If so, you may be looking for ways to recognize when these attacks are taking place and offer your support. We’ve got the answers you need below.

How to Recognize a Panic Attack
Even if you’ve experienced panic attacks yourself, it can be difficult to tell when someone around you is having one. Your loved one may be experiencing a panic attack if:

They’re flushed, sweating, or otherwise appear to be hot (for example, they might have taken off an outer layer of clothing).
They’re shivering or shaking.
They’re hyperventilating or having trouble breathing.
They suddenly went quiet.
How to Help Someone During a Panic Attack
If you think that a friend or family member might be having a panic attack, it’s important to stay calm and treat them gently. You may want to:

Reassure them that they’re safe, the panic attack will be over soon, and you’ll stay with them in the meantime.
Guide them through breathing exercises.
Take them outside or open a window so they can get some fresh air.
Take them to a more private place.
Bring them a glass of water.
If your loved one frequently has panic attacks, you may want to ask them when they’re feeling calmer about how they’d like to be supported in the future.

Get Help With Your Loved One’s Panic Attacks
If you have a friend or family member who regularly experiences panic attacks, we encourage you to meet with one of the knowledgeable therapists at our practice. We have extensive experience treating panic attacks, and we can supply you with tools and tips for how to support your loved one. Contact us today to schedule a session.

Feel free to email us at contact@fortlauderdaletherapycenter.com or call us at 954-945-0288.

04/01/2025

How to Support a Loved One Through a Panic Attack
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Do you have a friend or family member who regularly experiences panic attacks? If so, you may be looking for ways to recognize when these attacks are taking place and offer your support. We’ve got the answers you need below.

How to Recognize a Panic Attack
Even if you’ve experienced panic attacks yourself, it can be difficult to tell when someone around you is having one. Your loved one may be experiencing a panic attack if:

They’re flushed, sweating, or otherwise appear to be hot (for example, they might have taken off an outer layer of clothing).
They’re shivering or shaking.
They’re hyperventilating or having trouble breathing.
They suddenly went quiet.
How to Help Someone During a Panic Attack
If you think that a friend or family member might be having a panic attack, it’s important to stay calm and treat them gently. You may want to:

Reassure them that they’re safe, the panic attack will be over soon, and you’ll stay with them in the meantime.
Guide them through breathing exercises.
Take them outside or open a window so they can get some fresh air.
Take them to a more private place.
Bring them a glass of water.
If your loved one frequently has panic attacks, you may want to ask them when they’re feeling calmer about how they’d like to be supported in the future.

Get Help With Your Loved One’s Panic Attacks
If you have a friend or family member who regularly experiences panic attacks, we encourage you to meet with one of the knowledgeable therapists at our practice. We have extensive experience treating panic attacks, and we can supply you with tools and tips for how to support your loved one.

Contact us today to schedule a session at 954-945-0288 or contact@fortlauderdaletherapycenter.com

11/17/2024

How to Track Your Mental Health
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If you’re looking to improve your mental health and overall well-being, one of the best things you can do is track how you’re feeling. Not only does this allow you to identify any issues you might be experiencing and set goals for how to resolve them, but it can also help you analyze how you’re progressing toward those goals. Here are some tips for how to track your mental health:

Use the tracking method that will work best for you. For example, some people enjoy the ritual of writing in a paper journal, while others prefer the convenience offered by a digital app.
Schedule a time to track how you’re feeling each day. For example, you could do it after dinner or before bedtime. If you have trouble remembering to do it, you may want to set a reminder alarm.
Find a comfortable space that’s free of distractions.
If you find it difficult to explain how you’re feeling overall, try focusing on specific indicators like appetite, energy, mood, sleep, and stress.
Set SMART (specific, measurable, attainable, relevant, and time-bound) goals. For example, rather than simply saying that you want to feel less anxious, say that you’ll spend 10 minutes meditating each morning for the next month.
Focus on one goal at a time. Otherwise, you may end up feeling overwhelmed, which could impede your progress.
Take Control of Your Mental Health
Once you’ve started tracking your mental health, you may find that you need a professional to help you achieve your goals. You’ll find exactly what you’re looking for at our practice. Our therapists are highly experienced and will supply you with the individualized, patient-focused care that we’ve come to be known for. Contact us today to request an appointment. 954-945-0288 or contact@fortlauderdaletherapycenter.com

10/23/2024

How to Emotionally Survive a Divorce
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Divorce is often one of the most difficult experiences that a person can go through. In many cases, it requires you to leave your family home, lose contact with couple friends, and miss out on time with your children. And it almost always involves losing someone that you once loved, as well as the future you had imagined having together.

Despite how hard divorce can be, there are steps you can take to protect your mental and emotional health during this stage of your life. You may want to try:

Spending time with family and friends
Playing a new sport
Trying a new hobby
Volunteering in your community
Journaling
Meditating
Exercising
Spending time outdoors
Treating yourself to a massage
Attending support group meetings
Divorce often causes people to feel anxious and depressed, so if you’re having a hard time coping, remind yourself that you’re not alone in feeling that way and that things will eventually get better. Give yourself a break while you recover from your divorce and adjust to your new way of life.

Consider Speaking to a Therapist
While leaning on your family and friends can often be very helpful following a divorce, sometimes it’s necessary to seek help from a professional. You’ll be glad to know that the therapists at our practice have extensive experience counseling patients going through the divorce process. We’ll draw on that background to provide you with the compassionate ear and personalized advice you need.

Contact us today to schedule a session. You can reach us at 954-945-0288 or contact@fortlauderdaletherapycenter.com

08/16/2024

The Link Between Social Media & Infidelity
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Social media offers a number of benefits. It can help us feel more connected to our loved ones, introduce us to like-minded individuals who have similar interests, keep us updated on news and current events, and inspire us to try new things, just to name a few.

Unfortunately, social media can also make it easier for people to cheat on their significant others. Here are just a few reasons why:

Social media has made it easier than ever for people to meet each other and discreetly exchange messages and pictures.
Many people use social media to look up their exes, which can lead to them wanting to rekindle the relationship.
Social media allows people to reinvent themselves online in a way that they couldn’t do in person.
Some individuals don’t consider online affairs to be cheating in the same way as physical affairs (even if their partners disagree), making them more likely to engage in infidelity.
Notably, even when someone isn’t actually cheating, social media can cause their partner to feel jealous or suspicious and motivate them to start snooping around. This can lead to feelings of mistrust, betrayal, and resentment, which can negatively impact the relationship.

Experienced Therapists Specializing in Infidelity
Are you looking for a therapist who can help you move on from infidelity? The therapists on our team have extensive experience working with individuals who have cheated or been cheated on, and that background has provided us with unique insight into the connection between social media and infidelity. Contact us today at 954-945-0288 or contact@fortlauderdaletherapycenter.com to schedule your first therapy session.

04/01/2024

Managing Work-Life Balance
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Do you have trouble balancing work and your personal life? If so, you’re not alone. According to Mental Health America (MHA), almost 40% of U.S. adults who are employed full time reported working 50+ hours a week, and 18% work 60+ hours.

Despite how common it is for people to work long hours, having a healthy work-life balance is critical. Working too many hours—especially if it bleeds into your evenings, weekends, and holidays—can cause you to:

Feel stressed and burnt out
Strain your relationships with your loved ones
Neglect your hobbies and self-care activities
All of this, in turn, can negatively impact your physical, mental, emotional, and social health.

How to Achieve a Healthy Work-Life Balance
Creating a healthy work-life balance can sometimes be difficult, but it’s certainly doable. Here are some steps you can take to balance work and your personal life:

Manage your time. There are various time management techniques—such as Pomodoro timers—that can help increase your productivity, meaning that you’ll get more work accomplished in a shorter amount of time.
Multitask. If your job allows it, try to get some work done while simultaneously engaging in a self-care activity. For example, you could listen to a seminar while you go on a walk or do some laundry.
Set boundaries. Decide what times you’ll be starting and stopping work each day and stick to that schedule as best you can. Also be sure to set aside time for vacation days even if you’re not planning an out-of-town trip.
Get Help Balancing Your Work & Personal Life
Work-life balance plays a crucial role in our overall health and happiness, so if you’re struggling in this area, we invite you to contact us and schedule a therapy session. You can reach us at 954-945-0288 or through emailing us at contact@fortlauderdaletherapy.com

We look forward to helping you take the steps needed to balance work and your personal life.

03/31/2024

Nurturing Positive Relationships With Coworkers
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If you’ve ever worked in a toxic environment, you know how taxing it can be. Conversely, when colleagues have positive working relationships, it can:

Increase productivity and efficiency
Allow you to trust one another
Make you feel more empowered to suggest ideas
Reduce stress levels
Make your work experience much more enjoyable
Whether you’ve just started at a new job or you’ve been employed for a while but are still finding your footing at the company, here are some steps you can take to build healthy relationships with coworkers:

Follow through on your promises. Your coworkers need to feel like they can rely on you to pull your weight of the work, and to ensure that happens, you have to fulfill your commitments. Also be sure to meet deadlines, and if you anticipate not being able to do so, give your colleagues a heads up.
Listen to your coworkers. Oftentimes, employees focus only on voicing their own opinions, perhaps in an attempt to prove themselves to their boss. But it’s equally important to actively listen to and acknowledge what your coworkers have to say.
Get to know your coworkers on a personal level. You and your colleagues don’t need to be best friends, but it may make it easier for you both to empathize if you know a bit about each other. Ask them how their weekend was and pay attention when they discuss their family and hobbies.
Avoid getting involved in office gossip. While you should be friendly with your coworkers, you shouldn’t participate in spreading rumors. Not only can engaging in gossip keep you from getting tasks completed, but it may also cause your coworkers to question whether you talk about them, too.
Show appreciation. Acknowledging your coworkers’ efforts can go a long way toward making them feel valued. This doesn’t just apply to work-related efforts, either—if they bring in baked goods or arrange a fun team outing, be sure to tell them how much you enjoyed it.
Start Building Positive Working Relationships
Are you seeking to nurture healthy relationships with coworkers?

We can help. Contact us today to schedule an appointment.
You can reach us at contact@fortlauderdaletherapycenter.com or 954-945-0288.

12/17/2023

9 Daily Habits That Can Boost Happiness
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Are you struggling to find joy in your everyday life? If so, you’re not alone. Many people have a difficult time achieving happiness, and yet it’s critical for our health and well-being—happiness can reduce stress, lower our blood pressure, improve our cardiovascular health, strengthen our immune systems, and help us sleep better. Some studies show that being happy can even lead to us feeling less pain. Happiness can also cause us to feel more optimistic, enhance our productivity and problem-solving skills, and improve our relationships with family, friends, and coworkers.

With all of that in mind, here are nine things you can do on a daily basis to help you start feeling happier:

Exercise.
Eat a diet rich in complex carbohydrates, protein, and omega-3 fatty acids (and avoid skipping meals and eating deep-fried or highly processed foods).
Sleep for at least seven hours each night.
Use breathing exercises whenever you begin feeling stressed.
Put away items in the proper place to eliminate clutter in your home and workplace.
Spend time with friends and family, whether in person or over the phone.
Make a list of the things you’re grateful for.
Smile even when you’re not feeling happy.
Pay someone a compliment.

It’s Time to Get Happy

If you’re looking for ways to become a happier person, contact us today. Our caring therapists can provide you with customized advice on lifestyle changes you can make to boost your happiness. We look forward to meeting with you and helping you take the first step toward enhancing your quality of life.

Feel free to reach us at either 954-945-0288 or contact@fortlauderdaletherapycenter.com

12/13/2022

Introducing Your New Partner to Your Parents
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Falling in love is amazing. You and the other person talk on the phone for hours, complete each other’s sentences, and give each other butterflies when you see each other in person. Life feels perfect. Could this special someone be “the one?”

Well, before you can spend the rest of your life together, you’ve first got to introduce your new partner to your parents. *Gulp*

There is no denying that introducing new partners to parents can be nerve-wracking. What if they don’t like your new girlfriend? What if your boyfriend doesn’t like them?

Here are some suggestions for making that first meeting go as smoothly and peacefully as possible:

Get Them Primed
Parents are far more likely to give this new person a real chance if they know things are serious between you two. So don’t just show up for dinner one day with your S.O. Do a little prep work by sharing photos and stories of how you met, a recent date, etc. When they know this person really matters to you, they’ll be more apt to come to the meeting with an open mind and heart.

Draft Your Siblings
If you have siblings, introduce your partner to them first. No need to make the meeting a big deal, keep it casual. Take your S.O. with you when you swing by your brother’s place to pick up those golf clubs. Text your sister to have her stop by the diner. If you can show how happy you are to your siblings, they’ll pass this information on to your parents.

Chill
Your new partner shouldn’t feel like they are going on a job interview. If they are anxious, worried or nervous, how can they really be themselves? If you are relaxed, they will feel relaxed.

And last but not least, remember that your parents love you and just want what’s best for you. At the end of the day, they just want you to be happy. So don’t be to outraged if they don’t warm up immediately.

If you feel like you would like to talk through things in the secure and safe space of a therapy session, feel free to contact us at 954-945-0288 or email us at contact@fortlaudedaletherapycenter.com and we will schedule your appointment. Take care!

06/10/2022

Body-Positive Weight Management

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Body positivity is a movement started by the idea that all human beings, regardless of their size, should feel good about themselves. Body positive advocates encourage others to celebrate their bodies and accept themselves the way they are, instead of trying to squeeze themselves into a physical mold that society has deemed “attractive.”
But is it possible to be body positive and still manage your weight? The two concepts appear, at first glance, to be contradictory.
I am of the belief, and I share this belief with many others, that it is completely possible to have a body-positive mindset and still be cognizant of your weight. The key is understanding the impetus behind your desire to manage your weight.

Healthy Reasoning Behind Weight Loss and Management

Do you want to lose weight so that you look like a fashion model – a body that has been deemed “attractive” by society? Or are you wishing to lose weight because, if you’re honest with yourself, you don’t feel great? You don’t have a lot of energy, your joints ache, and your hormones are out of balance, causing a variety of unpleasant symptoms.
It is great to love yourself however you look. But it is equally important to ensure that you are as healthy as you possibly can be. At a certain point, excess weight can and often does cause health issues.
When it comes to being body positive and managing weight, there is one major rule of thumb I recommend you follow:

Focus on Health

It’s a good idea to focus your energy on healthy behaviors. Mental health and physical health are both important to our overall well-being. So love yourself fully by making choices that are healthy for you.
Try eating intuitively and mindfully. Make sure to get enough sleep. Go for walks with friends. Make choices that make you feel good. When you do this, you will love yourself, truly and totally.

Feel free to contact us by calling us at 954-945-0288 or through email at contact@fortlauderdaletherapycenter.com
so that we have the opportunity of supporting you through therapy. Looking forward to working together!

04/19/2022

What is Mindful Eating?

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In recent decades, mindfulness meditation has taken the West by storm. As a result, more and more people are experiencing less stress and more fulfillment in their life by “staying in the moment.” Well, mindfulness can be applied to any area of your life, including eating!
You may have heard of mindful eating before and assumed it had something to do with eating more slowly and chewing your food longer. And while these two considerations are part of the practice, they only scratch the surface.

Guidelines for Mindful Eating

You may be wondering why you should even begin to explore mindful eating. Well, the main reason is that the practice can help you to lose weight and easily maintain a healthy weight. This of course helps you to prevent the development of certain chronic diseases such as hypertension, type 2 diabetes, and heart disease.
Health benefits aside, mindful eating also puts a lot of joy in your life. Most people no longer savor their meals but instead wolf them down while mindlessly watching TV or surfing the Internet. Mindful eating reminds you to savor your food and, in reality, savor every moment of this delicious life!
If you’re interested in mindful eating, here are some guidelines to help get you started:

Refrain from eating because “it’s time” or because you are feeling intense emotions. Instead, become aware of hunger and satiety cues to guide your decisions on when to eat.

Be mindful when creating a shopping list, choosing those items that have real health value.

Start with a small portion, you can always have second helpings if needed. But you may be surprised how often those second helpings aren’t needed when you eat slowly.

Enjoy each bite of your food. Taste all the flavors and feel the different textures of your food. Eating this way not only adds joy and sensuality to your life, but it helps you to eat more slowly so you don’t overeat.

Mindful eating makes dieting a thing of the past and empowers people to make better food choices through common sense and enjoying the experience of eating. I encourage you to give mindful eating a try and see if it can’t benefit your health and overall well-being.

If you would like to talk through some things or need assistance, feel free to call us at 964-945-0288 or to email us at contact@fortlauderdaletherapycenter.com

02/20/2022

How to Help Your Kids Develop Healthy Habits

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Every parent wants their child to grow up to be as healthy as possible. Sadly, rates of childhood obesity in this country have skyrocketed, increasing over 800% since 1982.
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, obese youths have a far more likely chance of developing heart disease and high cholesterol as they age. They are also most likely to develop prediabetes, sleep apnea, joint issues, and poor self-esteem.
Parents can help their kids develop healthy habits by following some of the following tips:

Give Them Choices

Loading your kids’ plate or lunchbox with healthy foods may not be the best way to get them excited to try new flavors. Instead, give your kids the choice of what they want to try for lunch or dinner. Do they want beets or Brussel sprouts? Blueberries or bananas? Rice pilaf or sweet potatoes? Kids love having choices, and you’ll love that they’re eating healthy!

Plant a Backyard Garden

If you REALLY want to get kids excited about eating more fruits and veggies, then have them grow their own. Caring for a garden not only encourages your kids to eat what they help to grow, but it also teaches them environmental responsibility. If you don’t have enough outdoor space for a garden, check out your local community to see if you can get involved with a community garden.

Teach Your Kids to Read Labels

So many of the foods on grocery store shelves would have you believe they are healthy, but if you read the label, you’ll see they have hidden sugars and trans fats. Even “healthy” foods like yogurt, granola bars, soups, and cereal may contain way too much sugar. Teach your kids to turn those cans and boxes around and read the labels to understand exactly what they are eating.
The bottom line is, the more fun you have and the more you involve your kids in decision making, the more apt they’ll be to try healthy foods and LIKE them, and grow up to be healthy and happy.

If you feel like you and/or your family members could benefit from a talk, feel free to reach us at 954-945-0288 or contact@fortlauderdaletherapycenter.com

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1975 E Sunrise Boulevard, Ste 517
Wilton Manors, FL
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