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Your Trusted Mental Health Counseling Center in Orlando
Founded with a commitment to compassionate mental health care, The Center of Life Mental Health Counseling provides personalized therapy services for individuals navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, and relationship challenges. Our licensed clinicians utilize evidence-based approaches, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy, to address a wide range of emotional and psychological concerns. With a focus on creating safe, client-centered environments, we specialize in treating conditions such as post-traumatic stress disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder, and domestic violence recovery.Transitioning to a solo practice in 2023, we maintain rigorous clinical standards while offering virtual appointments to ensure accessibility. Our team combines decades of clinical experience with ongoing professional development to deliver tailored treatment plans that prioritize long-term healing and emotional resilience.
Services
Anxiety Treatment
Depression Therapy
Domestic Violence Counseling
OCD Treatment
PTSD Therapy
DBT Services
Emotional Abuse Recovery
Trauma Counseling
Relationship Therapy
Behavioral Disorder Treatment
Highlights and features
- Specialized expertise in trauma-informed therapy and complex PTSD treatment
- Personalized treatment plans using evidence-based modalities like CBT and DBT
- Experienced clinicians with advanced training in anxiety and mood disorders
- Flexible virtual appointment options for continued care accessibility
- Comprehensive assessments identifying root causes of emotional distress
Services
Anxiety Treatment
Specialized treatment for generalized anxiety, panic disorders, and situational anxiety using evidence-based techniques. Our clinicians help clients develop coping strategies to manage symptoms like excessive worry, physical tension, and cognitive disruptions. Personalized plans incorporate cognitive behavioral therapy and mindfulness practices to restore daily functioning.
Depression Therapy
Comprehensive care for major depressive disorder and persistent depressive conditions through individualized therapy plans. We address symptoms including emotional numbness, motivation loss, and cognitive impairment using interpersonal therapy and behavioral activation techniques. Treatment focuses on rebuilding neural pathways for emotional regulation.
Trauma Counseling
Specialized therapy for complex PTSD resulting from chronic interpersonal trauma. Our trauma-informed approach includes somatic processing techniques to address emotional flashbacks and hypervigilance. Treatment plans emphasize safety restoration and nervous system regulation through phased trauma processing protocols.
DBT Services
Dialectical Behavior Therapy programs for emotional dysregulation and borderline personality features. Skills training modules focus on distress tolerance, emotion regulation, and interpersonal effectiveness. Weekly individual sessions reinforce mindfulness practices and behavioral pattern modification.
Relationship Therapy
Specialized interventions for relationship distress caused by anxiety, trauma, or communication breakdowns. Therapists help couples identify destructive interaction patterns and develop healthier conflict resolution strategies. Treatment addresses both current relational challenges and historical attachment wounds.
People
Jessica Richards
Licensed Mental Health Counselor
Owner and lead clinician with specialized training in trauma recovery and behavioral disorders. Transitioned practice to solo model in 2023 to enhance personalized care quality. Provides virtual therapy sessions focusing on evidence-based interventions for anxiety and relationship trauma.
Questions
What mental health conditions do you treat?
We specialize in anxiety disorders, depression, PTSD, OCD, relationship trauma, and behavioral disorders using evidence-based therapeutic approaches.
Are virtual therapy sessions available?
Yes, all services are currently provided through secure virtual platforms for client convenience and accessibility.
How do I schedule an initial consultation?
Contact us at (407) 476-1432 or through our website contact form to arrange your initial appointment during available evening hours.
What therapeutic approaches do you use?
Our practice incorporates CBT, DBT, trauma-informed care, and interpersonal therapy tailored to individual client needs.
Do you accept insurance?
We operate as private pay providers to maintain treatment flexibility, but can provide documentation for potential out-of-network reimbursement.
Reviews (5)
Laura Weckerle
Oct 22, 2018
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Jessica is passionate counselor who goes above and beyond in supporting her clients! She works tirelessly to meet her clients' needs, offers knowledgeable, targeted therapy, and stays educated of new techniques and methods to support her client's individual needs. She is a tremendous benefit to those with whom she works.
Kate Campbell PhD Lmft
Aug 31, 2018
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Jessica is a caring, compassionate, and highly skilled clinician. She is passionate and committed to making a difference. I've referred to her on numerous occasions and will continue to do so!
Katie Lemieux
Aug 25, 2018
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I have known Jessica for several years now and she is pretty stellar. She is a go getter, innovate, and professional. She believes in helping others grow and thrive. She is an asset in our profession.
Jennifer Stokes
Aug 08, 2018
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I have known Jessica for over 5 years in a professional capacity. I highly regard her clinical expertise and willingness to go the extra step for her clients and colleagues. Jessica is very resourceful and responsive. As a result, I happily and confidently refer to her for counseling and consulting knowing that the people I send her way will be taken well care of.
Selma Bacevac
Sep 05, 2016
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Jessica is a wonderful therapist who genuinely cares about her client. She provides a great service and is well versed in anxiety. She is your go to person for anxiety and relationship work!
