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Call our office to schedule your initial appointment then meet with one of our counselors to discuss your goals. Join us for a free screening of the award winning "Wounded Heroes" documentary film, with special VIP guests, and a Q&A with director/producer Michael Gier, Doctors, & Recovery Experts after the film.

Wounded Heroes is about Veterans & 1st Responders, post-traumatic stress, the very high suicide rates, and the many successful alternative treatments available that give anyone battling PTS their lives back, www. We know that emotional issues come with a vast range of conditions and getting better can be tough.
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Here are a few of the techniques that our counselors have used to help thousands of people heal and grow. Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) is a short-term form of therapy that focuses on adult relationships and attachment/bonding. The therapist and clients look at patterns in the relationship and take steps to create a more secure bond and develop more trust to move the relationship in a healthier, more positive direction.
Kari Russo, as the Director of the First Orlando Counseling Center, is committed delivering excellent mental health care through her individual sessions with clients and leadership of other mental health professionals. She is dually licensed as a Mental Health Counselor and Marriage and Family Therapist.
Cyndi is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor as well as a Clinical Supervisor working with counseling students and interns throughout their training. She has a passion for helping people to grow and mature through difficult life situations. She served in the United States Air Force for 12 years, which included serving in Desert Shield and Desert Storm.
My approach to counseling is based on the integration of my beliefs, professional psychological training and personal experience. I have overcome abuse and addictions in my own life. I believe we were created to live in healthy relationships and I love working with people to help them live closer to who they were designed to be.
Holly has been a Licensed Mental Health Counselor since 2008 and has worked at First Counseling for over 10 years. Her primary areas of focus are anxiety, depression, healing from past traumas including sexual abuse, self-esteem, and relationship counseling. Holly has an eclectic style of counseling that is very relational.
Reviews (9)
James Bolien
James Bolien
Sep 29, 2021
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Great support, welcoming atmosphere, and the staff are extremely friendly and kind hearted.
Monica Colina Saldarriaga
Monica Colina Saldarriaga
Aug 06, 2021
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Vanessa Bennet is the best person to talk with. She is really understanding, sweet and helpful. She really makes the difference! Great team!
Marcelo Hernandez
Marcelo Hernandez
Jul 24, 2021
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Vanessa In the front office was so welcoming only one chance to make a first impression good thing Vanessa is there it had to be noted God Bless.
Heather Whitman
Heather Whitman
Oct 29, 2019
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CJ Varghese is an EXCELLENT counselor and I would recommend him to anyone. He is very personal and really digs into what ever the issues are. Wonderful counselor. Very thankful for CJ Varghese.
Paula Navarro
Paula Navarro
Nov 26, 2018
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Cutting edge new therapy offered such as ART, EMDR, EFT; just to name a few! Portuguese, Spanish and English available for professional counseling. A place to learn to live a life of a healthier you!
Tanya Doyle
Tanya Doyle
Oct 06, 2018
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This office has a dynamic range of counselors who are well trained and diverse in their approaches to helping the client. A "one size fits all" does NOT apply here. I am confident that you and your family will find just what you need for this season of your life.
Gilson Borges Da Silva
Gilson Borges Da Silva
Sep 12, 2018
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I could not use words to describe how great is that. You have to come to see it by yourself.
Vanessa Bennett
Vanessa Bennett
Nov 05, 2016
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These people are great at what they do. If your on the fence about seeking help for any reason I recommend you give them a try.
Lucianna Coelho
Lucianna Coelho
Oct 24, 2016
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I have always felt very much at home and safe after speaking with CJ. He has an amazing gift of really listening to your heart and allowing you to be you. I always feel very enlightened, empowered and refreshed after our interactions. He's also one of the kindest and most gentle human beings I have met. He is definitely a lifelong friend!