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 East Orlando, Southwest Orlando and Winter Park Trauma, & Eating Disorders Counseling
Laura Bravo's Philosophy: Laura believes that all people are capable of healing. We are all a combination of mind-body and spirit. All three need some semblance of balance in order to heal and lead successful lives. Laura has a passion to help her client's see the constant opportunities to learn, grow and mature through difficult life situations.
Trauma Expert
 Laura is also Psychology Today Verified!
Call Laura Today at 407-248-0030
Personal: Laura is a second generation Orlando native. Laura and her husband are parents of a special needs child, and she understands the accompanying loneliness, expense, and stress these parents and siblings face. Laura is forming a support group for parents of special needs children. If you would be interested in such a group, please contact her at (407) 248-0030. For recreation, Laura enjoys playing with her three elementary aged school children, and being a resource to the people in her community. Her favorite quote is from the music group Jars of Clay; “Love like the world we know is over in a day,” and that is what she strives for whether she is in a therapy session, or running errands around Orlando.
Educational:
Laura received her Masters Degree in Mental Health Counseling at the University of Central Florida as well as her B.A. in Psychology. Laura is an experienced counselor practicing since 1999 and in 2001 she obtained her license as a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LHMC). She also is a Nationally Certified Counselor since 1999. Laura maintains the highest ethical standard in continuing education by satisfying continuing education requirements for both the state of Florida, and the National Board of Certified Counselors (NBCC).
Special Interests & Expertise:
As a parent of a specially needs child, Laura has a special heart for specially-abled children and their caregivers. She also specializes in the below areas:
- Trauma / PTSD - Post Traumatic Stress Disorders
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Relational Therapy
- Family & Parent Support
- Victims of Crime
- Domestic Violence
- Eating Disorders
- Chronic Medical Conditions
- TBI
- Diabetes
- Chronic Fatigue
- Fibromyalgia & more
- Parent Support
- Children and Adolescence Issues
- Multi-Cultural - Laura’s great grandmother was Native American/Cherokee, understands how to work with clients from different cultures. Laura has provided therapy to 1st and 2nd generations from the following countries; Puerto Rico, Cuba, Jamaica, Haiti, Dominican Republic, Bahamas, Brazil, Columbia, Chile, Argentina, Ecuador, Mexico, Romania, Spain, Portugal, Italy, Sweden, China, Japan, Iran, and more. Laura knows each individual is unique, and she explores/includes in her therapeutic approach an exploration of culture, traditions – what’s meaningful to her clients. Laura completed and excelled in University graduate course work in multiculturalism, and continuing education in diversity. Laura believes although each person is unique, we come together and form a marvelous tapestry.
Professional
Experience
- University of Central Florida (UCF) Counseling Center: Laura provided counseling services to students and adults ages 17-65 for several years.
- Laura gained extensive research working with college students struggling with just about any issues: Depression, Anxiety, Relationship issues, Eating Disorders, Stress Disorders, Bi-polar Disorder, Borderline Personality Disorder, Substance Abuse Issues , Attachment Issues, Anger Issues, Communication Problems, Learning Difficulties including ADHD, Dyslexia, Gambling Addiction, Sexual Issues and more.
- School Accommodations: Laura also worked with students who needed ADHD or Learning Accommodations for Kinesthetic or Hands-On Learners who experienced difficulty in the university classes which were primarily Visual and Auditory styles of Learning.
- Career Counseling utilizing the Myers Briggs Type Indicator, The Strong interest inventory, and the Kuder Occupational Inventory.
- Couples counseling
- Group counseling: Support Group
- Presenter on a variety of topics to the University and joined the Eating Disorders Task force which was made up of medical doctors, counseling center staff and a clinical dietician.
- Traumatic Brain Injury, Chronic Medical Conditions, Sexual Trauma (rape, molestation, incest) and Victims of Crime and Witnesses to Traumatic events.
- La Amistad Behavioral Health Center: Laura with their residential adult program and their intensive outpatient program.
- Counseling: Individual, couples and family therapy.
- Groups on the topics of Trauma, Relaxation/Meditation, and Psychotherapy.
- Case Management: Coordinated with the clients’ inpatient/outpatient psychiatrist, therapist and substance abuse therapist.
- Dual diagnoses & Crisis Counseling
- Mental Health Counselors of Central Florida (MHCCF): Over the course of eleven years, Laura volunteered and worked as an independent contractor with MHCCF.
- Mentor to psychology and counseling students, and participated in a formal mentoring program through the UCF Alumni Association.
- Assisted Counseling Students, interns and licensed counselors with issues such as requirements for licensure, careers in counseling, trends in counseling, ethical, political and legal issues in counseling.
- Seminars: Laura helped to schedule trainings and workshops on various counseling specialties such as trauma, abuse, depression, and much more to help mental health professionals stay current and meet their continuing education requirements.
- Grace Clinic
- Public Speaking on a variety of topics
- Counseling: Individual, couples and family therapy and faith based relational counseling.
Professional Licenses & Memberships:
- LMHC MH6561-State of Florida's Department of Health
- ACA-American
Counseling Association
- AACC-American
Association of Christian Counselors
- MHCCF-Florida
Mental Health Counselors Association
- APT-Central Florida Association for Play Therapy
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Office Locations and Areas Served
Total Life Counseling Center provides counseling, therapy, coaching, camps and career services for all of central Florida, including: Orlando, Winter Park, Maitland, College Park, Dr. Phillips, Pine Castle, Conway, Windermere, Winter Garden, Ocoee, Oviedo, Longwood, Altamonte Springs, Casselberry, Lake Mary, Sanford, Deland, De Bary, Deltona, Daytona, New Smyrna, Cocoa, Titusville, Merritt Island, Kissimmee, St. Cloud, Celebration, Mt. Dora, the Villages and the tri-cities of Tavares, Eustis and Leesburg.
Our main office for counseling and coaching is conveniently located at:
1507 S. Hiawassee
Road, Suite 101, Orlando, FL 32835
Lee
World-1850
Lee Road
Ste. #215, Winter Park, FL 32789
1850 N. Alafaya Trail Building 1-A Orlando, FL 32826 Side Entrance Suite 1A
100 N Highway 27 Unit A, Minneola, FL 34715-7760
Call us (407)
248-0030
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