Business Details
Your Trusted Mental Health Partner in Oviedo
For over 16 years, Hazel Counseling Center has provided comprehensive mental health services to individuals, couples, and families in Oviedo and Winter Springs. Our team of licensed professionals specializes in evidence-based therapies tailored to diverse age groups and life challenges. We integrate approaches like Internal Family Systems, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Play Therapy to address anxiety, depression, trauma, and relationship issues. Our commitment to holistic care includes collaboration with physicians and schools for coordinated treatment.With a focus on professional development, we continuously refine our clinical skills to better serve our community. We create safe, non-judgmental spaces where clients can explore personal growth and overcome emotional barriers. Our mission remains to help clients achieve lasting resolution through integrative therapeutic approaches. By emphasizing client-centered care, we support improved self-awareness and healthier interpersonal connections. This dedication to mental wellness has made us a trusted resource in Central Florida for over a decade and a half.
Services
Individual Therapy
Couples Counseling
Family Therapy
Child Play Therapy
Teen Counseling
Anxiety Treatment
Depression Therapy
Grief Counseling
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Trauma Recovery
Highlights and features
- We offer 16+ years of experience in mental health counseling
- Our team uses integrative therapy approaches proven by research
- We provide age-specific treatments from children to adults
- Our therapists maintain advanced certifications in specialized techniques
- We collaborate with medical professionals for comprehensive care
What people say
Compassionate care
Professional expertise
Effective treatment
Safe environment
Lasting results
Services
Individual Therapy
Our individual therapy sessions provide personalized treatment for adults seeking to address mental health challenges. Using evidence-based approaches like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Internal Family Systems, we help clients develop coping strategies for anxiety, depression, and life transitions. Each session focuses on creating a safe space for self-exploration and growth while building practical skills for emotional regulation and improved relationships.
Couples Counseling
Couples counseling helps partners improve communication and rebuild trust in their relationships. Our therapists use proven techniques to address conflicts, infidelity, and emotional disconnection. Sessions focus on developing active listening skills, conflict resolution strategies, and creating shared goals for a healthier partnership through a supportive, non-judgmental therapeutic environment.
Child Play Therapy
Play therapy helps children process emotions and develop coping skills through guided play activities. Our certified specialists use this developmentally appropriate approach to address behavioral issues, trauma, and anxiety in children. The therapeutic process allows young clients to express themselves naturally while building emotional resilience and healthier communication patterns.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy helps clients identify and change negative thought patterns affecting their behavior. This structured approach effectively treats anxiety, depression, and trauma-related disorders. Our therapists work collaboratively with clients to develop practical tools for managing symptoms and creating more adaptive thinking and behavioral patterns in daily life.
Grief Counseling
Grief counseling provides specialized support for individuals coping with loss and bereavement. Our therapists help clients navigate the complex emotions of grief while developing healthy coping mechanisms. Through compassionate guidance, we assist clients in processing their loss, finding meaning in their experience, and gradually rebuilding their lives while honoring their relationships with deceased loved ones.
People
Connie Dawson
Licensed Mental Health Counselor
Certified Autism Specialist and Registered Play Therapist-Supervisor with expertise in Brainspotting and clinical supervision for mental health professionals.
Yemanja Krasnow
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Experienced clinical social worker providing therapy and serving as qualified supervisor for social work professionals in training.
Erin McSherry
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Certified Clinical Trauma Professional with supervisory experience for social work interns and specialized trauma treatment expertise.
Courtney Ullah
Registered Clinical Social Worker Intern
Emerging mental health professional gaining supervised experience in clinical social work practice and client care.
Alyssa Sloan
Registered Mental Health Counselor Intern
Developing counseling skills under supervision while providing support to clients through various therapeutic approaches.
Questions
What types of therapy do you offer?
We provide individual, couples, family, and child therapy using evidence-based approaches like CBT, Play Therapy, and Internal Family Systems for ages 3-93.
How can therapy help with anxiety?
Our therapists use proven techniques to help clients understand anxiety triggers, develop coping strategies, and implement practical tools for managing symptoms in daily life.
Do you accept insurance?
We recommend contacting your insurance provider directly to verify mental health coverage details and out-of-network reimbursement options.
What makes your counseling approach unique?
We combine integrative therapy methods with personalized treatment plans while collaborating with other healthcare providers for comprehensive client care.
Is therapy confidential?
All sessions maintain strict confidentiality except in cases of imminent harm, as required by state law and professional ethics standards.
