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I believe in empowering people through a strength-based approach to therapy. I specialize in psychotherapy for depression, anxiety, stress, relationship issues, trauma and PTSD, eating disorders and substances use issues.

My name is Dr. Perpetua Ezeh-Aideyan, a Board-Certified Psychiatrist, and I work with individuals navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, and major life transitions. Many of my clients feel overwhelmed, emotionally drained, or stuck. Some have tried therapy or medication before; others are reaching out for the first time. What they truly want is to feel like themselves again—to find peace, clarity, and stability. I’m here to offer compassionate, professional support and to walk alongside them on their path to healing and growth.

I have worked with clients from ages 3 through 80 and with individuals, couples, and families. With that breadth of experience, very little shocks or surprises me, and I am able to develop an individualized approach for each client, combining therapy modalities that play to my strengths as a counselor and that are helpful for the people I’m working with.

Three principles shape all the counseling I do:

• Counseling should be efficient. Counseling has significant costs in time and money. I think the benefits far outweigh the costs but when I can give you the benefits while helping you save on the costs I will do that. So I choose approaches to counseling (like EMDR and EFT) that generally work more quickly. That being said, I don’t want to you to feel better for three to six months and then need counseling again because we only worked on symptom relief and didn’t bring healing to the underlying causes. That doesn’t seem very efficient to me. So my goal is to provide as long-lasting and complete help as possible in as little time as possible.
• The client is always in charge. People are complex and come with years of history that I can never know all of. I know a lot of things but you will always be the one who decides what you want to get out of counseling, how we work towards that goal, whether or not what we’re doing seems to be working, and when we’re done.
• Change and health happen through relationships. The work we do in counseling will touch on how your relationships impact your health. No matter what you come in for, there are always relational implications of change and relational factors that contribute to whatever it is that you came to counseling to change. Change can only happen in counseling because of our relationship. It’s my responsibility to make our relationship a place where you feel heard and accepted.

I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in Florida. I earned my Master’s of Science in Psychology and Counseling from Troy University. I have worked in clinical settings serving our military service members and adolescents. During this timeI helped clients with issues related to depression, anxiety, PTSD, anger management, mandated court counseling, self esteem, Diversity, Diversity issues in the workplace and ADHD

I currently work as a school counselor full time so I’m available for sessions after school or during the day on weekends. With Summer break approaching I will available full time for sessions with some weekend availability.

My counseling style Is a combination of empathy, compassion, tactful honesty and accountability. I think it’s important to build good rapport and mutual respect. Helping client’s take charge of their issues and advocating for yourself. I’m very opened minded and understand that we are human. I use a variety of counseling techniques like Cognitive behavioral therapy, DBT, Narrative therapy, Client centered therapy, Solution focused therapy, mindfulness and psycho-education.

Reaching out for counseling is big deal and can be very challenging for some. So my goal is to be supportive in your efforts. I hope to empower you and help you acquire skills to tackle your issues and advocate for yourself.

Compassionate Support for Life’s Challenges: There are times in all of our lives when stress and change can feel overwhelming. During these moments, having someone who is both objective and caring can make all the difference. I collaborate with individuals to develop healthy, effective coping strategies tailored to their unique needs. Using an evidence-based, interdisciplinary approach, I provide mental health and wellness services to adolescents, adults, couples, and families throughout Northern Florida. My goal is to create a safe, supportive space where healing and growth can thrive.

As a licensed mental health counselor with several years of experience, I can work with you to address a variety of concerns including, but not limited to: anxiety, stress, sadness, relationship challenges, self-esteem, and more. I have experience in working with a variety of populations to include adults, and college students and children.

If you are experiencing something and find yourself needing support or if you are seeking to make positive changes to promote optimal mental health and wellness, then I encourage you to contact me. Together, we can begin the journey to discover and find a pathway of peace and hope that provides place of emotional wellness.

Hi, I’m Renée Rivers, a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) based in South Florida. I specialize in working with individuals, couples, teens, and families navigating trauma, identity, and major life transitions. As a first-generation Haitian-American woman, I deeply understand the cultural and intergenerational layers that shape how we relate to ourselves and others. My clinical work is grounded in empathy, accountability, and authenticity, I create a space where you don’t have to explain “everything” because I hold space for complexity. I am especially passionate about helping clients unlearn survival patterns that no longer serve them and redefine success, connection, and rest on their own terms.

I’ve worked in school settings, community mental health agencies, and now lead my own private practice, Reflective Rivers Therapy & Consulting. I hold a master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and am currently pursuing a Ph.D. in Counseling with a specialization in Couples and Family Therapy.

I am an experienced Licensed Psychologist who works with adults and children with a variety of mental health needs. I provide psychological evaluations, psychoeducational assessments, and individual therapy. I received my doctorate in Clinical Psychology from Nova Southeastern University and completed my residency at the CAI. My specialty includes working with individuals who need help with depression, anxiety, stress management, conduct disorder, ADHD/ADD, grief and loss.

I went into this career to bring light when people see darkness.

~Meliorism- the belief that the world gets better; the belief that humans can improve the world. --This is not only the name of my practice, Meliorism Counseling LLC, but it's a core value I truly believe in. Using a focus on relationships, I work with individuals, couples, and families to obtain a sense of overall well-being and balance. As a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and Qualified Supervisor in the State of Florida I have had the privilege to work in the dependency system, child advocacy setting, not-for-profit sector and private agencies. Services are available in office or through teletherapy.