Adaliz Garces, LMHC, CDBT
Hi, I’m Adaliz Garces LMHC, CDBT
Welcome
Taking a step toward change of any kind takes courage. Sometimes we find ourselves in situations that are beyond what we think we can handle on our own. Feeling stuck, overwhelmed, hopeless, out of control, and just plain angry and irritated with yourself or with everything and everyone can be isolating and exhausting. You are not alone, and you are worth investing in your healing and personal growth so that you can thrive within your relationships with others and the relationship you have with yourself.
Areas of Specialty & Approach
“Trauma creates change you don’t choose. Healing is about creating change you do choose”. – Michelle Rosenthal
My areas of specialty include anxiety, depression, anger control problems, trauma, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), relationship effectiveness, distress tolerance, emotional regulation and life transitions. My approach is humanistic, goal oriented, and integrative. In addition to my specialties, I help individuals restore themselves through a variance of challenges including depression, parenting challenges, intimacy and relationships, sexuality, and self-esteem. Our work together would start by building a supportive therapeutic relationship founded on trust and respect. Treatment will focus on identifying your individual goals and develop skills to manage challenges in a safe supportive and environment. We will work toward emphasizing your strengths, your pursuits for success, and enhance the connectedness with yourself and others. The therapeutic relationship is a powerful healing tool that empowers individuals to restore their ideal self and reach their full potential.
- Anxiety/ Depression
- Anger Control Problems
- Relationship effectiveness
- Distress Tolerance
- Emotional Regulation
- Trauma/PTSD
- Grief/Loss
Education
I earned a master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Argosy University. I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (#17201) in the state of Florida. I also hold a bachelor’s in business management and have extensive knowledge and insight with business management and professions.
Training and additional certifications: I am a certified Clinical Trauma Specialist (CCTS-I), certified in Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) and a trained Grief Informed Professional (CGIP). I am also trained in Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) and Trauma Focused- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT). and FAMFC PDI Parents and Courts, Counselors Working as Custody Evaluators, Family Mediators and Parenting Coordinator.
Affiliations: I am a member of the Florida Counseling Association (FCA).
Please see link below to learn more about, Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) and Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) and how these techniques are utilized in counseling sessions:
