Find a therapist, counselor or psychologist in Boca Raton, FL

"I combine a calm, direct, and practical style with trauma-informed strategies to help you navigate overwhelming moments, manage difficult emotions, and regain your footing when you feel stuck. "

I am a licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) with over five years of experience in crisis, community, substance use, and correctional mental health settings. Using trauma-informed and DBT-informed approaches, I provide a calm, direct, and practical therapeutic environment. I am dedicated to helping adults navigate anxiety, depression, trauma-related stress, anger, relationship concerns, life transitions, substance use, and feeling stuck. My goal is to offer a steady, non-judgmental space where clients can build concrete coping skills and regain their footing. 

By integrating CBT, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused techniques, I help clients identify negative patterns, process difficult emotions, and take actionable steps forward. I collaborate closely with each individual to help them leave sessions equipped with practical tools for daily life. 

Taking the first step takes courage, especially when you are used to carrying things on your own. I am committed to walking alongside clients through difficult seasons, providing an encouraging and supportive environment for growth. If you are ready to find relief and start moving forward, schedule an appointment today.

"I believe therapy should be a place where you feel heard, understood, and supported as you work through life's challenges and move toward what matters most to you. "

I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with a Master's degree in Social Work from Florida Atlantic University and a Bachelor's degree in Sociology from the University of Florida. I work with adults navigating life transitions and challenges including anxiety, depression, stress, relationship concerns, addictive behaviors, and intellectual, developmental, and physical disabilities. Whether you're adjusting to a major change, feeling stuck, or wanting something different for your life, I believe therapy can provide a space to better understand yourself, build on your strengths, and move toward what matters most to you.

My approach is compassionate, collaborative, and nonjudgmental. I believe meaningful change begins with a strong therapeutic relationship where you feel comfortable exploring what's important to you. Together, we'll work to understand the patterns keeping you stuck, develop practical coping skills, and move toward your goals.

Starting therapy is a personal decision, and you don't have to know exactly where you want to end up before taking the first step. My goal is to meet you where you are and support you as you work toward the life you want to live. If you feel we may be a good fit, I invite you to schedule an appointment.

"The real voyage of discovery consists not in seeking new landscapes but in having new eyes."

Susanna Russell is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with over 8 years of experience treating mental health and substance abuse disorders. She specializes in depression, anxiety, LGBTQIA+ issues, addiction, and relationship issues.

Susanna completed her Master's degree in Social Work (MSW) at Florida Atlantic University. She will guide you in identifying harmful thinking patterns and together, re-write a narrative that will empower and create self-efficacy through the use of cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), and motivational interviewing (MI). She is committed to creating a therapeutic relationship built on trust and compassion. Susanna will encourage you to dig deep and hold you accountable to the goals that you have identified together.

Susanna believes you have everything to gain from this journey and nothing to lose. You are safe and supported here. Schedule an appointment with Susanna to get started.

"It is difficult to admit that you need help. My work begins with a focus on the therapeutic alliance, as it is crucial in fostering open communication."

Rachel Spiller is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with 14 years of experience in the field of mental health counseling, treating both adult and adolescent clients diagnosed with a multitude of psychiatric disorders including bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, major depressive disorder, substance use disorder, and many others. She is passionate about helping clients build a life worth living. Rachel utilizes evidence-based techniques to support clients in building self-esteem and gaining coping skills as they learn to manage depression, anxiety, ADHD, and life transitions.

Rachel is well-trained in a variety of evidence-based interventions including CBT, DBT, motivational interviewing, and many others. Rachel encourages clients to focus on maximizing personal strengths to overcome struggles and build self-esteem. She encourages her clients to take a proactive role in their treatment as they look forward to a healthier future.

Real change starts with small changes every day. Rachel looks forward to supporting you as you build your self-esteem, identify pathways of change, and look to add greater fulfillment to your life. If you are ready to learn how to optimize your strengths and live a more mindful life, schedule an appointment with her today!

"As one who has experienced personal trauma and loss, I have an authentic understanding of how we are impacted by painful life circumstances and how building of new life skills can empower us once again."

Caroline Carlson is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in the states of North Carolina and Florida with over 9 years of experience. She is passionate about navigating adults, senior adults, and older adolescents through the challenges of anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, and distress. Caroline's goal is to facilitate self-discovery of answers from within each client so they become equipped and empowered to move through the struggle to a renewed sense of peace and purpose.

Caroline specializes in providing counseling to individuals who provide care for loved ones with serious medical conditions, including Dementia. Being a full time caregiver on top of an already stress-filled life can feel overwhelming and disempowering. Caroline will work with you on important Self-Care priorities to help you to feel peace again in the midst of this most distressful of life circumstances.  Caroline also works with Senior Adults experiencing anxiety and depression related to the difficult life changes that come with the aging process. Through gently connecting with her Senior clients, she provides new insights and assists them in developing important coping skills that lead to better quality of life.

Caroline completed her Master's degree in Social Work (MSW) at Barry University in Miami. As a result of her professional experiences in the hospital, hospice, assisted living, and private therapy settings, Caroline brings a trauma-informed and compassionate approach to her work with clients. She utilizes multiple treatment modalities including mindfulness, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), motivational interviewing (MI), person-centered (PCT), and solutions-focused therapy (SFT).

Caroline believes in immediately establishing a comfortable trust with her clients to allow for genuine understanding. She believes that asking for help is a sign of strength, not weakness, and is the open door through which we discover the healing answers that lie within. Caroline looks forward to partnering with you and offers herself to walk alongside you through your journey to a new life of wholeness.

Rachael Cohen is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) who specializes in treating anxiety, depression, life transitions, self-esteem issues, and substance abuse in adults. Rachael has 7 years of experience in the mental health field. She completed her Master of Social Work (MSW) at Barry University. 

Rachael's skills draw from recognized evidence-based therapeutic modalities including cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectic behavioral therapy (DBT), solution focused and motivational interviewing techniques, psychoeducation, as well as motivation and relaxation techniques. She employs a person-centric approach to help assist her clients to identify their own unique strengths and utilize them to overcome challenges, reach their goals, and improve their lives.

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"With 25 years of experience working with children, couples, and individuals who have experienced trauma, I understand how this impacts them and their family members. "

I am a licensed mental health counselor (MH 5517) with over 30 years of experience. At age 40, I recognized my true calling in life. With three children at home, and working full-time with retail, I returned back to school to obtain my Master of Science degree in Mental Health Counseling from Nova Southeastern University in 1996. Three years later, I received my licensure. I have worked with several programs affiliated with the Florida Department of Children & Families and with the children who experienced abuse and/or neglect. With this experience I was able to understand the impact of trauma on my clients.

I have taught classes in MAPP (Model Approach to Partnership in Parenting), ACT (Adoption Competency Training) & in PIP (Partnership In Parenting). I've taught classes associated with the Human Rights Campaign regarding LGBTQ issues. Working with couples & families, I help to reinforce attachments, helping family members with anxiety, depression or anger.

While supporting my clients, I work to create & maintain a compassionate, loving and supportive home environment. Using a blend of both cognitive-behavioral therapy & mindfulness, I am able to create a safe space where my clients are able to recognize their behaviors. I hope I can help you navigate your own life’s challenges to gain clarity and purpose.

""It’s not the load that breaks you down; it’s the way you carry it. Whether you are having a specific problem you want to work toward solving or just know you would feel better after talking through struggles, changes and challenges, Iriny is here for you.""

Iriny is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with 12 years of clinical experience. She specializes in anxiety, depression, life transitions, grief, trauma, low self esteem, relationship issues and addiction. Having earned her degree in Clinical Psychology from Nova Southeastern University, she has worked in a variety of settings including schools, substance abuse facilities, and psychiatric hospitals with individuals, couples and families of all backgrounds. 

She tailors her approach to clients’ specific needs and seeks their feedback to ensure that they are getting what they want and need out of therapy. Some approaches she uses include cognitive behavioral therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy and motivational interviewing. 

Regardless of the modality, she always strives to provide an environment of compassion, empathy, openness and collaboration to encourage you to feel safe, supported and understood through life’s inevitable changes and challenges. She serves as an ally who will work with you to recognize and build your strengths through hardships and realize your potential to live the life you want. 

"I believe you are the expert on your life experiences, and therefore I will partner with you using a client-centered and trauma-informed lens combined with evidence-based modalities tailored to your needs. Together we will find clarity, solutions, and growth."

Claudia Flores-Flamm is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker providing integrative and trauma-informed therapy for children, adolescents, adults, and parents dealing with trauma, depression, anxiety, ADHD, adjustment disorders, parenting, life transitions, grief and loss, bipolar disorder, and schizophrenia. Claudia has 5 years of experience working in inpatient, outpatient, and school settings. Her clinical knowledge and her lived experiences as a businesswoman, mother, and first-generation American allow for a meaningful foundation for understanding and supporting clients from all backgrounds.

Claudia has a Master's in Social Work from Florida State University. She uses evidence-based treatment models, such as cognitive behavioral therapy, cognitive processing therapy, play therapy, parent management training, and mindfulness techniques. Claudia is also trained in experiential therapy models, including IFS, AEDP, and Coherence therapy. She values normalizing therapy through her warm and relatable approach.

Claudia prides herself in developing a trusting relationship with clients so they feel truly seen in a non-judgmental space that allows for real change and growth. She recognizes that it takes great courage and self-awareness to seek therapy, and is deeply honored to safely hold your trust, your story, and your hope for solutions.