Business Details
33 Years
experience
Your Trusted Mental Health Counseling Center in Orlando
First Orlando Counseling has dedicated over three decades to transforming lives through comprehensive mental health therapy. Our team of licensed professionals specializes in treating trauma, anxiety, depression, and PTSD using evidence-based approaches like CBT, EMDR, and TBRI. With a focus on personalized care, we empower clients to develop coping strategies and reclaim control over their emotional well-being.Our expertise spans diverse therapeutic modalities, including Accelerated Resolution Therapy and Reconsolidation of Traumatic Memories, ensuring tailored solutions for complex mental health challenges. Committed to excellence, we combine clinical innovation with compassionate support to foster lasting healing and resilience.
Services
EFT Therapy
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Trauma Treatment
Accelerated Resolution Therapy
EMDR Therapy
RTM Therapy
Details
- Year established: 1993
Highlights and features
- We offer 30+ years of specialized mental health experience
- Our therapists use evidence-based modalities like EMDR and CBT
- Personalized treatment plans tailored to individual trauma histories
- Licensed professionals trained in trauma-informed care
- Proven success helping thousands overcome anxiety and PTSD
What people say
Life-changing therapy
Compassionate care
Effective treatments
Services
EFT Therapy
Emotionally Focused Therapy helps clients strengthen adult relationships through attachment-based techniques. Our therapists identify destructive interaction patterns and guide couples toward secure bonding. This short-term approach fosters trust and improves communication for lasting relationship improvements.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
CBT addresses current mental health challenges through structured sessions focused on modifying dysfunctional thought patterns. Our clinicians teach practical skills to reframe negative thinking and develop healthier behavioral responses to anxiety and depression triggers.
EMDR Therapy
Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing helps clients heal from traumatic experiences. Using guided eye movements, our specialists reprocess distressing memories to reduce emotional distress and create new neural associations for improved mental wellness.
Accelerated Resolution Therapy
ART rapidly reprograms traumatic memory storage in the brain using eye movements similar to REM sleep. Our therapists help clients replace distressing mental images with positive associations, reducing anxiety and PTSD symptoms efficiently.
RTM Therapy
Reconsolidation of Traumatic Memories offers effective PTSD treatment through guided visualization. Our specialists help clients alter traumatic memory processing, often achieving significant symptom relief in just 2-3 sessions with lasting results.
People
CJ Varghese
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
Specializing in relationship counseling, CJ helps couples build stronger connections through evidence-based therapeutic techniques focused on communication and emotional intimacy.
Cynthia Knowles
Licensed Mental Health Counselor
Cynthia provides comprehensive mental health treatment for anxiety and depression, utilizing cognitive behavioral techniques tailored to each client's unique needs and circumstances.
Edward Maerkl
Licensed Mental Health Counselor
Edward specializes in trauma recovery, employing EMDR and other evidence-based modalities to help clients overcome PTSD and related emotional challenges effectively.
Kari Russo
Director
As director, Kari oversees clinical operations and provides expert counseling for complex mental health cases, combining 20+ years of experience in trauma-informed care.
Chris Venezia
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
Chris specializes in family systems therapy, helping clients address intergenerational patterns and improve communication dynamics within their family relationships.
Questions
What mental health conditions do you treat?
We specialize in treating anxiety, depression, PTSD, OCD, and relationship issues using evidence-based therapies tailored to each client's needs.
How do I schedule an appointment?
Call our Orlando office to schedule your initial consultation with one of our licensed mental health professionals.
What therapy approaches do you use?
Our clinicians employ CBT, EMDR, EFT, ART, and RTM therapies to address various mental health concerns effectively.
Do you accept insurance?
We recommend contacting your insurance provider directly to verify mental health coverage details for counseling services.
Are evening or weekend appointments available?
Our standard office hours accommodate various schedules, but specific availability should be confirmed when scheduling your appointment.
What if I need crisis support?
For urgent mental health crises, contact the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-TALK (8255) or visit our website for additional resources.
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