Therapists in Orlando area: Winter Park - Find the Right Fit For You
Takeaway: Are you struggling with disordered eating patterns? Do you want to recover from a traumatic event or learn to live without anxiety or depression getting in the way? If so, you’re not alone. Our team of therapists in Orlando & Winter Park, FL help people like you get unstuck and reconnect to their true purpose. Get started today.
About us
At Restored Purpose Counseling, we're a team of therapists and registered dieticians serving the state of Florida. While we specialize in the treatment of eating disorders, we're committed to providing high-quality mental health services for people struggling with a wide variety of challenges.
If social pressures, diet culture, or stressors from your past or personal life leave you feeling overwhelmed or stuck, we can help. We're passionate about helping people work through the challenges that hold them back and finally reconnect to their true purpose.
With offices in the greater Orlando area as well as Lakeland and Jacksonville, we both in-person support that's covered by insurance. We also provide online counseling services to people located throughout the entire state of Florida, as well as some other states like New Jersey and South Carolina.
Services we offer
Here's a glimpse into the services our Orlando therapists (and dieticians) offer. For more detailed information, visit our services page.
Individual counseling
Our therapists in central Florida and beyond use a variety of therapeutic techniques to help best serve the unique needs of each individual client. Some of our specialties include eating disorder therapy, trauma therapy, and anxiety therapy. Many of our clinicians are trained in cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT), and eye movement desensitization and reprocessing therapy (EMDR). For those in eating disorder recovery, we also offer 1:1 nutrition counseling sessions.
Group therapy
While we believe in the power of individual therapy, we also recognize how healing it can be to process your thoughts and feelings in a group of people with similar life experiences. While our groups are generally geared toward eating disorder recovery, anyone who is interested in reevaluating their relationship with food can benefit.
Individual counseling
Our therapists in central Florida and beyond use a variety of therapeutic techniques to help best serve the unique needs of each individual client. Some of our specialties include eating disorder therapy, trauma therapy, and anxiety therapy. Many of our clinicians are trained in cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT), and eye movement desensitization and reprocessing therapy (EMDR). For those in eating disorder recovery, we also offer 1:1 nutrition counseling sessions.
Individual counseling
Our therapists in central Florida and beyond use a variety of therapeutic techniques to help best serve the unique needs of each individual client. Some of our specialties include eating disorder therapy, trauma therapy, and anxiety therapy. Many of our clinicians are trained in cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT), and eye movement desensitization and reprocessing therapy (EMDR). For those in eating disorder recovery, we also offer 1:1 nutrition counseling sessions.
Group therapy
While we believe in the power of individual therapy, we also recognize how healing it can be to process your thoughts and feelings in a group of people with similar life experiences. While our groups are generally geared toward eating disorder recovery, anyone who is interested in reevaluating their relationship with food can benefit.
Group therapy
Meal support
Mealtimes can be difficult when you're recovering from disordered eating. This is separate from our therapy offerings but can be highly supportive to people who are looking to shift their food behaviors and want help doing so in real time.
Our approach to therapy in Orlando & Winter Park, FL
We believe that therapy is most effective when tailored to your unique needs, values, and preferences. You'll work one-on-one with your therapist to identify goals for your work together and lay out a plan to help you get there. Each of our therapists is committed to making the counseling room a safe space where you can feel seen, heard, and supported throughout the process.
Our clients are often people who are struggling with their relationship with food and their bodies. Some have been diagnosed with an eating disorder while others simply want to find freedom from the toxic messaging of diet culture. Others face different challenges, including:
- Self-doubt
- Difficult life transitions
- Family conflict or toxic relationships
- Feeling stuck
- Anxiety or depression
- Substance abuse
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Meet our team of Orlando therapists
It's important to find a clinician you connect with. At Restored Purpose Counseling, our therapists have diverse backgrounds, training, and skill sets so you can find the right fit for your unique needs. Read about each of our anxiety therapists below. For even more information about our team, please visit our "Meet the Therapists" page.
Jessie Huebner, LMHC, CEDS-S, CAP
Jessie is the founder of Restored Purpose Counseling. She is passionate about helping clients recover from eating disorders and work through the anxiety that gets in the way of reconnecting to their purpose. She is a licensed mental health counselor in both Florida and New Jersey, and she is trained in EMDR.
Dr. Marisa Byles, PsyD, CES
Marisa is a licensed clinical psychologist and the clinical director at Restored Purpose Counseling. She is an advocate for body positivity, eating disorder education, and breaking free from diet culture. Since other mental health issues often go hand-in-hand with eating disorders, she also treats anxiety using both CBT and DBT.
Jessica Perry, MSW, LCSW
Jessica is a licensed therapist in both Florida and Massachusetts. She most enjoys helping teens and young adults recover from eating disorders and traumatic events. She also has a special interest in supporting people with LGBTQIA+ issues. Jessica uses methods like CBT, DBT, EMDR, and narrative exposure therapy to help people heal.
Jessica Perry, MSW, LCSW
Sarah is a licensed mental health counselor who is committed to helping people heal from eating disorders, anxiety, substance abuse, and more. She is also a proud member of the LGTBQIA+ community and is currently working toward certification as an eating disorders specialist.
Sarah Cozza, MA, LHMC
Julianne uses a whole-person approach to effectively treat anxiety, eating disorders, body image issues, and more. She's committed to creating a safe space for each client to find support and encouragement along their journey. Julianne is also in training to become a certified eating disorders specialist.
Julianne Shabetai, MA, LMHC, NCC
Chelsea is currently working as a Registered Mental Health Counselor Intern. She is trained in EMDR and enjoys helping people heal from the impacts of trauma, including anxiety, depression, and substance abuse. She is also a member of the LGBTQIA+ community.
Chelsea Shea, MA, RMHCI
Bailey is a licensed therapist who uses an inclusive, Health At Every Size framework to help people recover from eating disorders, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), trauma, co-occurring disorders, and more. She is also part of the LGBTQIA+ community.
Bailey Sheetz, MA, LMHC
Ana is a Graduate Intern who is working under the supervision of Dr. Marisa Byles. She is working toward certification as an eating disorders specialist and enjoys helping people who are struggling with eating disorders, anxiety, trauma, and more strengthen their relationships with themselves.
Ana Player, Graduate Intern
Shelby uses a Health At Every Size framework to help people heal from eating disorders, anxiety, perfectionism, people-pleasing, and more. She is also trained in ART, CBT, DBT, and acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT).
Shelby Prendes, MA, LMHC, NCC
Kristina is a licensed therapist in both Florida and South Carolina. She uses a Health At Every Size lens to help people embrace themselves and recover from both eating disorders and trauma. She is also trained in a variety of treatment approaches, including CBT, TF-CBT, DBT, and more.
Kristina Dawson, LMHC, LPC
Working with a therapist in Orlando or Winter Park can help you build a life you love.
Our therapists are ready to help you improve your self-esteem, build healthy relationships with the people in your life (including yourself), and overcome barriers that are holding you back from being the person you want to be. Reach out today to get started. We look forward to hearing from you and supporting you on your healing journey!
Patt is a provisionally licensed mental health therapist. Her mission is to support individuals, especially teens and young adults, with mood disorders, eating disorders, anxiety, and trauma-related challenges. She utilizes a tailored blend of CBT, DBT, Motivational Interviewing, trauma-informed and a strength-based approach.
Patt Somasri,
M. ED., RMHCI
Caroline Hughes,
MA, RMFTI
Caroline is a trauma informed provisionally licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. She is dedicated to helping individuals improve their relationship with eating and their physical well-being.
She works with those suffering from mental health concerns including depression, anxiety, and mood disorders as well as PTSD. She sees individuals, couples, families, and groups.
Julia Thompson, LCSW
Julia is a licensed clinical social worker. She is dedicated to exploring the role of diet culture & weight stigma. Her specialization is trauma resolution. She loves integrating neuroscience into her sessions with clients, especially if they also like to nerd out on brain science and how we can utilize that knowledge to enhance the power of healing.
