Hailey Fitzpatrick, LMHC
Specialties at a glance: Trauma therapy, EMDR, anxiety therapy, depression therapy, personality disorders, OCD, alcohol misuse, relationship difficulties and more.
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I am Hailey Fitzpatrick, a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in Fort Lauderdale, FL. Every person carries within them the potential for recovery, no matter the depth of the wounds they have endured. When bad things happen, it can leave us feeling fractured, off-course, and disconnected from our own lives and the world around us. I know that you are striving to heal from challenges that life has thrown at you so that you can become the confident and authentic version of yourself.
In order to heal you need to start with processing your emotions which means identifying how you feel so that your experience can be validated. In turn, this processing of emotions can help with finding coping skills to navigate the harmful experiences that have impacted your life. The problem is that you might be struggling to make even the smallest of decisions such as sending a work email that should take you 5 minutes but takes you 30 minutes because of self doubt and over-thinking. The word ‘no’ may not be in your vocabulary which can lead you to overextend yourself in personal relationships in an attempt to find a way to be worthy of other’s attention or love.
Expressing how you feel may feel impossible because you’re waiting for the next person to disappoint or hurt you. Maybe you have been wanting to speak with your partner or family member about how you feel but you find yourself irritable the minute a deeper topic is brought up. You might be wondering why all of these things are happening to you and if you are “broken.” This can leave you feeling numb, helpless, anxious or depressed.
I believe that we all deserve to thrive in this life, not only survive. I understand how difficult it can be to open up about experiences or feelings due to fear of judgment or the risk of being misunderstood. It can also be scary to revisit memories you’ve spent a lot of time hiding from. This is why my approach begins with creating an emotionally safe environment for you to start expressing yourself and exploring what you have been through.
My professional experience as a therapist will help you understand your thoughts, feelings and behaviors. By understanding yourself better, you’ll be able to create new patterns that promote self compassion, increase your quality of life, and build stronger bonds with people you love and care about. With my trauma informed training, such as EMDR, and other evidence based modalities such as CBT and DBT, I have helped individuals overcome past trauma and find meaning in life that helps them live to their full potential.
Here’s how we do it:
- We build a trusting, safe therapeutic environment where you feel seen and respected in your individuality.
- We will uncover the roadblocks that are keeping you from thriving to begin an evidenced based treatment that will help you achieve your life goals.
- We will work to maintain the transformations we have built through consistent use of coping strategies and skills.
The first step to change is scheduling a complimentary 15 minute phone consultation with me today. Together, let’s help you become the person you’ve always dreamed of being.
Schedule a complimentary 15-minute phone consultation or call 954-488-2933 to get started.
Background
I’m inspired by the transformative potential of therapy, seeing clients grow, heal, and reclaim their lives is incredibly rewarding and fuels my commitment to this work. I specialize in working with adults who struggle with anxiety, depression, mood disorders and trauma. I focus on creating a safe, supportive environment where clients can explore their thoughts and feelings absent of judgment. I tailor my approach based on each client’s unique background and preferences, ensuring they feel seen and respected.
My therapeutic style largely comes from solution focused methods that assist clients in identifying issues and finding ways to decrease the negative impact of these issues. With this type of lens, I also incorporate evidence-based modalities such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR) to help clients build resilience, manage emotions, process trauma and improve overall quality of life. I work collaboratively with clients to develop individualized treatment plans and ensure they receive the support they need to thrive both in therapy and in their daily lives.
My previous experience includes working in an inpatient treatment facility for cooccurring substance abuse and mental health disorders and outpatient settings where I provided both individual and group therapy to support clients in generating self awareness and identifying realistic achievable goals.
I graduated from University of Central Florida with my Bachelor’s degree and earned my Master of Science in Counseling at Nova Southeastern University.
Insurance & Payments Accepted
I accept self-pay, Medicare, and Aetna.
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