Oviedo Counseling Associates
Providing Specialty Mental Health Counseling Services
At Oviedo Counseling Associates, we believe in a holistic Faith-based approach incorporating the mind, body and soul into the healing process. Our goal is to help you regain hope so you uncover your true potential. Once hope is restored and the healing process has begun, clients move toward achieving peace and harmony in their lives. While we can not change difficult situations of the past, we can work together to better understand and resolve challenges. By applying evidenced-based therapy approaches and techniques, we assist clients every day in changing long-standing behavior patterns or negative perceptions that kept them from experiencing a fulfilling and meaningful life.
If you’re looking for extra support and guidance through a challenging situation, or you’re ready to move in a new direction, we look forward to working with you to achieve your goals.
Please call or email to inquire about setting up your first appointment. We look forward to supporting and encouraging you or your loved ones in the counseling process.
About
Christi Rogers, M.A., LMHC, CEDS
Christi is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor specializing in individual and family therapy, and is the founder of Oviedo Counseling Associates. She is a Certified Eating Disorder Specialist and also a Qualified Supervisor in Mental Health.
With over 10 years of experience, and as a graduate of The University of Central Florida specializing in Marriage and Family Therapy, Christi is currently serving as a private practitioner working with a broad spectrum of clients. Among her areas of expertise are women’s issues, eating disorders, postpartum issues, self-esteem, body image, adolescent issues, and anxiety.
Christi is an interactive, Client-Centered/Cognitive-Behavioral Therapist. Her therapeutic approach is to provide support and practical feedback to help clients effectively address personal life challenges. She integrates complementary methodologies and techniques to offer a highly personalized approach tailored to each client. With compassion and understanding, she works with each individual to help them build on their strengths and attain the personal growth they are committed to accomplishing.
In addition to being a prominent Counselor, Christi regularly presents at local church and community training events.
Education
Master’s Degree in Counselor Education – University of Central Florida
Certificate in Marriage and Family Therapy – University of Central Florida
Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology – University of Central Florida
License
Licensed Mental Health Counselor #9806 – Florida Department of Health
Certified Eating Disorder Specialist #3501 – IAEDP
Qualified Supervisor Mental Health – FL Department of Health
Contact info: Phone: 407 493 5465 | Email
Lindsey Miller, M.A., LMHC
Lindsey is a graduate of the University of Central Florida earning a Master of Arts degree in Mental Health Counseling and a Graduate Certificate in Play Therapy. She also earned her Baccalaureate degree from UCF in Psychology. Lindsey maintains a private practice, as well as consulting with many local agencies regarding child and adolescent mental health. She works to provide quality mental health treatment to individuals, while advocating sound mental health practices at the state and local levels. Lindsey also provides supervision to counseling interns as a Qualified Supervisor in the state of Florida.
Lindsey works with children, adolescents, and adults. She specializes in trauma recovery, the treatment of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder in young children and adults, and Anxiety Disorders. Additionally, Lindsey enjoys working with individuals and families to address mood disorders, juvenile delinquency, life transition, family changes/divorce and personal growth. She believes in the hope and healing that come through a client-centered, yet intentional, counseling process.
In addition to counseling, Lindsey has worked with the University of Central Florida, Seminole County Child Advocacy Center, Florida Department of Juvenile Justice, and various faith based organizations to educate and promote mental health and its impact on the future of our communities. Lindsey currently practices with Oviedo Counseling Associates providing outpatient counseling services.
Education
Master’s Degree in Counselor Education – University of Central Florida
Certificate in Play Therapy – University of Central Florida
Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology – University of Central Florida
License
Licensed Mental Health Counselor #10477 – FL Department of Health
Qualified Supervisor Mental Health – FL Department of Health
Contact info. for Lindsey: Phone: 407 617 7881 | Email
Office
Services Provided
We see clients every day come to understand long-standing behavior patterns or negative perceptions that were holding them back. Our office and professional approach helps provide a safe, nurturing and healing environment. Some of our areas of expertise includes:
- Eating Disorders
- Trauma Recovery
- Anxiety
- Family Counseling
- Parenting Support
- Body Image and Self-esteem
- Stress Management
- Postpartum Issues
- Intuitive Eating
- Adolescent Issues
- Group Therapy
- Play Therapy
Anxiety
Anxiety is one of the most treatable mental health challenges for adults and children. Often times, anxiety can be relieved quickly through the use of cognitive behavioral therapy, or CBT. CBT works to help clients connect their thoughts, feelings, and behavior to accomplish their therapeutic goals.
Anxiety comes in many forms and has a variety of symptoms, ranging from specific phobias to generalized anxiety and even temporary test anxiety or fears of public speaking. In children, anxiety is often observed through physical symptoms i.e. stomachaches or headaches with no medical cause, irritability, or tearfulness. Using CBT as a treatment for anxiety, clients learn skills to cope with anxiety and typically return to their normal daily functioning feeling less anxious, more productive, and happy.
What is Play Therapy?
Play Therapy is the recommended treatment for children, approximately age 3-13, experiencing a variety of mental health concerns, life transitions, or behavior challenges. For children, play is their language, and carefully selected playroom toys, become their words. Children use play to communicate thoughts and feelings they may not otherwise be able to articulate.
With the assistance of a trained and certified Play Therapist, children can work to resolve conflicts, communicate thoughts and feelings, promote healing from difficult experiences, and attain age appropriate growth and development. Play Therapy can also assist in the accurate diagnosis of various mental health concerns such as anxiety, depression, traumatic stress, attention deficit/hyperactivity, adjustment disorders, as well as other behaviors.
Trauma Recovery Counseling
Trauma Recovery Counseling is a highly specialized form of counseling treatment and has the potential to help individuals heal from the most difficult experiences. Most of us, if we live long enough, will experience a traumatic incident in our life time and may benefit from trauma recovery counseling. Some common types of trauma include; veterans experiencing Post Traumatic Stress, sexual abuse, physical abuse, emotional abuse, neglect, traumatic grief/loss, and environmental trauma i.e. hurricanes, house fire, etc.
The goal of trauma recovery counseling is to provide a safe place for clients to talk about the trauma, identify their thoughts and feelings, gain education about trauma and how the body responds, develop skills to cope with any symptoms of traumatic stress they may experience, and ultimately experience the hope that comes from healing and moving forward in their lives.
Starting
Rates & Insurance
Rates
$150 per 50 minute session
Intake assessment (first appointment) fee is $175.00
Insurance
I am an “out-of-network” provider and bill my clients directly. I can provide you with documentation that will allow you to get paid via your insurance. However, insurance coverage varies greatly, and my services may be covered in part or in full by your insurance provider. Please contact your health insurance plan to learn more about what your plan covers.
Payment
Cash, check and credit cards (Visa, Master Card, Discover, and American Express) are accepted for payment.
Cancellation Policy
Please notify us 24 hours in advance of your appointment in order to avoid the cancellation fee, which is the price of a regular session.
Privacy & Confidentiality
Your privacy is important to me and is protected by Federal and State Laws as well as Professional Ethics. The matter of privacy and ethics is also the corner stone and foundation of trust in our relationship. However, there are some legal exceptions to confidentiality; where I would be bound by law and ethics to take steps to protect you or another individual.
These exceptions include:
1) Where there is a reasonable suspicion of child abuse/neglect or elder adult abuse/neglect
2) Where there is a reasonable suspicion that you may present a danger of violence to others
3) Where there is a reasonable suspicion that you are likely to harm yourself unless protective measures are taken
Please feel free to ask any questions about your right to privacy and confidentiality.