Business Details
31 Years
experience
Trusted Mental Health Therapy Services in The Villages, FL
Since 1995, I have dedicated my practice to helping individuals and couples achieve emotional healing and relational growth. My therapeutic approach integrates Pia Mellody's family-of-origin model, Terry Real's work with couples, and specialized training in trauma and sex addiction recovery. As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Certified Sex Addiction Therapist, I combine psychodynamic, cognitive, and family systems techniques to address depression, anxiety, addiction, and relationship challenges.My intensive workshops and personalized sessions focus on resolving childhood trauma, developing functional boundaries, and fostering self-reparenting skills. With over 30 years of experience, I offer both weekly sessions and immersive therapy intensives designed to accelerate personal growth and relationship healing.
Services
Individual Therapy
Couples Counseling
Trauma Recovery
Sex Addiction Treatment
Intensive Workshops
Details
- Year established: 1995
Highlights and features
- 30+ years of specialized experience in trauma and addiction recovery
- Certified in advanced therapeutic models for couples and individual work
- Personalized treatment combining multiple evidence-based methodologies
- Proven intensive workshop format for accelerated healing
- Comprehensive approach addressing childhood trauma and adult relationships
Associations and certifications
- Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
- Certified Sex Addiction Therapist (CSAT)
- International Institute for Trauma and Addiction Professionals (IITAP)
Services
Individual Therapy
Tailored one-on-one sessions addressing depression, anxiety, and trauma using Pia Mellody's developmental model. Focuses on self-reparenting techniques and mindfulness practices to resolve childhood wounds. Weekly or bi-monthly appointments available with optional intensive sessions for accelerated progress.
Couples Counseling
Specialized therapy for couples using Terry Real's framework and boundary-focused techniques. Addresses communication breakdowns and relational patterns through structured sessions. Includes homework assignments and intensive day-long options for out-of-town clients.
Trauma Recovery
Specialized trauma work incorporating EMDR and Post-Induction Therapy. Targets developmental immaturity from childhood trauma through structured reparenting exercises. Combines cognitive and psychodynamic approaches to heal emotional wounds and build resilience.
Sex Addiction Treatment
Certified sex addiction therapy using IITAP-approved methodologies. Addresses addictive patterns and their impact on relationships through individual and couples sessions. Includes boundary training and recovery support strategies.
Intensive Workshops
Accelerated healing programs completed in 1-4 days. Combines individual and group formats to address specific issues like love addiction or relationship repair. Structured format includes guided exercises and skill-building activities for rapid progress.
People
Cara Weed
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Certified Sex Addiction Therapist
With over 30 years of experience, Cara specializes in trauma recovery, addiction counseling, and couples therapy. She integrates Pia Mellody's model with Terry Real's techniques to help clients achieve emotional healing and relational growth through personalized and intensive formats.
Questions
What therapeutic approaches do you use?
I combine Pia Mellody's developmental model, Terry Real's couples work, EMDR, and cognitive therapies to create personalized treatment plans for trauma recovery and relationship healing.
Do you accept insurance?
I don't take insurance directly but provide documentation for out-of-network PPO reimbursement. Clients should verify their specific coverage details with their insurance provider.
What are your cancellation policies?
Late cancellations or no-shows within 24-48 hours of scheduled appointments incur full session fees to maintain scheduling integrity for all clients.
Are intensive therapy options available?
Yes, I offer 1-4 day intensive workshops for focused healing on specific issues like love addiction or relationship repair, with flexible scheduling options.
How do you handle client confidentiality?
All sessions maintain strict confidentiality per professional ethics and legal requirements, creating a safe space for open and honest therapeutic exploration.
