Florida Therapists & Online Counselors
Welcome to Serenity Space Therapy
Helping you discover a more confident,
happy, and authentic life.
Welcome to Serenity Space Therapy
Serenity Space Therapy is located in the heart of Fort Lauderdale and the serene outskirts of Naples and both locations feel like home. Our Fort Lauderdale location is a sanctuary where you’ll be welcomed by mental health experts with the highest level of compassion, support, and understanding.
Serenity Space Therapy is a judgment-free space and is designed to help individuals and couples find relief from different mental health conditions to embrace a more confident, happy, and authentic life.
Whether you need couples counseling or individual therapy for a specific problem, we offer in-person counseling and online therapy sessions, and the first consultation is free of charge.
Rely on our expertise in evidence-based techniques to equip you with the coping mechanisms for a better tomorrow. Experience the power of being valued, supported, and heard as we empower you to achieve a long-lasting positive change in your thoughts, feelings, and reactions, leading you to a state of serenity.
Why Choose Us?
We take pride in delivering premium mental health care with a unique personal touch. Our licensed therapists and counselors are compassionate and committed to helping you navigate problems with individualized care for your specific needs.
Serenity Space Therapy specializes in helping you overcome:
● Aftermath of childhood trauma
We are well aware of the influence of childhood trauma and use science-based methods to help you work through painful experiences with the ultimate care, compassion, and empathy.
● Healing from narcissistic abuse
Our team specializes in helping clients reclaim self-worth and independence after being in a relationship with a person who has narcissistic personality disorder.
● Anxiety
Our tailored anxiety therapy addresses various forms of anxiety, from social financial anxiety to performance anxiety; we’re here to show you how to restore peace of mind and tranquility.
● Addiction
Whether it’s addiction related to substances, gambling, sex, or social media, we provide expert guidance in overcoming addictive behaviors in individual or group sessions for a long-lasting recovery and addiction-free life.
Healing begins with a conversation. Consult us for free today.
Our Mental Health Services
We provide various services to meet the specific therapy needs of individuals, couples, and families on their healing journey, such as:
● Individual counseling to help adult men and women feel calmer, more content, and hopeful.
● Narcissistic abuse recovery therapy helps individuals recover and heal trauma from narcissistic relationships.
● Couples therapy and counseling to help couples restore their emotional connection and rediscover trust and intimacy.
●Codependency therapy supports adults in transforming their anxious attachments into healthy and thriving relationships.
● Infidelity counseling and affair recovery for partners who want to heal from infidelity and restore their connection.
● Anxiety counseling for individuals struggling with anxiety disorder, self-doubt, and chronic stress to feel relief and become calmer and more focused.
● Online counseling services for couples and individuals using a secure HIPAA-certified telehealth platform.
● Specialty therapy is available in English, Russian, and Spanish and includes a variety of options, such as financial anxiety therapy, divorce mediation, empty nest adjustment counseling, LGBTQ+, and more.
Roman Lockshin, MA, Registered Mental Health Counselor Intern
Roman Lockshin provides individual counseling services for anxiety, depression, and addiction treatment. His specialty is social media addiction, financial anxiety, and performance anxiety. He helps clients navigate life's challenges more easily by working on their emotions and recognizing negative and intrusive thought patterns.
Individual mental health counseling is recommended for anxiety, depression, stress management, anger management, poor self-esteem and lack of personal growth, relationship conflict resolutions, PTSD, relationship issues sexuality, intimacy issues, coping with grief and loss, and parenting challenges.
Roman’s counseling services are focused on helping you live with greater confidence and build authentic relationships. He is a compassionate mental health counselor with the necessary skills, knowledge, and patience to guide you on your healing journey.
You’ll feel safe and supported during the therapy sessions, and Roman’s compassionate and collaborative therapeutic style ensures a genuine connection that’s essential for the success of the counseling process. You’ll learn more about your inner strengths, and he’ll teach you effective techniques to cope with anxiety and stress, and helping you discover the joy of living in the present moment.
Schedule a free consultation and learn more about Roman’s approach.
Alexandra Vaganova, LMFT, MCAP
Alexandra Vaganova is a Florida and Arizona Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, a Masters Level Certified Addiction Professional and Certified Hypnotherapist, and the founder of Serenity Space Therapy. She holds a Master of Science in Marriage and Family Therapy from Nova Southeastern University.
She specializes in therapy for trauma, PTSD, anxiety, narcissistic abuse recovery, narcissistic abuse recovery, and coping skills. She’s experienced in providing therapeutic services for anxiety, anger issues, codependency, poor body image, depression, divorce, family conflicts, relationship issues, grief, stress, and more. Her specialty is assisting victims and survivors of narcissistic abuse to escape the vicious cycle of covert and often hard-to-identify narcissistic abuse.
Her guiding principles in therapy are connection, compassion, and creativity. Her clients attain greater calmness and confidence, embrace self-acceptance, and enjoy better relationships with themselves and others. Her therapy sessions provide a safe and judgment-free environment, allowing you to discover authenticity, stability, clarity, and genuine contentment.
Alexandra employs hypnotherapy to help clients unresolved traumas and inner wounds, particularly those from childhood which often manifest as phobias, behavioral problems, anxiety, and relationship issues. The transformative insights lead to emotional healing, better relationships, self-awareness, self-worth, and resilience.
Prioritize your mental wellness and schedule a free consultation with Alexandra Vaganova today!
Dr. Natalia Kuzmina, PhD, LMFT
Dr. Kuzmina is a Florida Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, certified hypnotherapist (CHt), and EDMR practitioner. She holds a Ph.D. in Couple and Family Therapy from Kansas State University and a Master’s in Marriage and Family Therapy from Valdosta State University. Her area of expertise is effective treatments for depression and suicidal ideation in teenagers and adults.
Dr. Kuzmina specializes in therapy for anxiety, depression, trauma, and suicidal ideation and helps clients heal from abuse and discover genuine freedom to pursue their dream lives. Her formula for successful therapy is a strong connection, empathy, and collaboration between therapist and client.
She uses EDMR and CBT to guide clients on how to approach daily life from a better perspective and improve how they manage stress, relationships, and life challenges. Dr. Natalia’s therapy sessions reveal effective coping skills to achieve inner freedom, peace, and growth by clearing intrusive thoughts, emotional difficulties, and trauma.
Schedule your free initial consultation with Dr. Kuzmina.
Types of therapy
Serenity Space Therapy is an established mental health center in Florida and Arizona. Our services are also available online and performed via a secure telehealth platform.
Our Fort Lauderdale and Naples locations offer peaceful environments where our team of licensed professionals warmly welcomes you. We approach every client with the ultimate attention and care to ensure a highly personalized approach.
Some of the therapy techniques we use:
● CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy)
We’re skilled at employing effective and proven methods like CBT to help individuals and couples recognize, accept, and change their thought patterns to control their emotions and actions better and to learn how to live more purposefully.
●DBT (Dialectical Behavioral Therapy) & Relaxation Practices
We use DBT, a type of talk therapy based on CBT designed for people who experience emotions intensely, and mindfulness-based practices to nurture relaxation and awareness of the present moment.
We incorporate valuable relaxation techniques such as meditation, deep breathing, and hypnotherapy during the process.
● EDMR Therapy
We use EMDR for the treatment of mental health conditions, including PTSD, CPTSD, and panic attacks which stem from past traumatic events.
It stands for Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing therapy, a method that involves moving the eyes in specific ways while processing traumatic memories to accelerate healing from distressing experiences.
FAQs
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Working through trauma is a deeply personal journey that requires patience, time, and compassionate, tailored support. At Serenity Space Therapy, we understand the impact of trauma on quality of life and employ a variety of science-based methods.
We use CBT, EMDR, DBT, and relaxation techniques like deep breathing, hypnotherapy, and mindfulness to help clients explore negative experiences, process emotions, and adopt healthy coping mechanisms to rediscover resilience, joy, and confidence.
We provide guidance every step of the way and continuously nourish a healthy, trusting environment where you can choose the pace at which you work through your traumas and inner challenges. Let us guide you on the path to inner freedom and peace of mind with personalized virtual counseling sessions.
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Working through childhood trauma can be overwhelming for many, but our team at Serenity Space Therapy is equipped with the skills and techniques to support you toward long-lasting growth and healing.
You can explore the effects of your early experiences on your current life in a warm, judgment-free space that we’ve worked hard to create. Meet with our therapists and counselors-in person at our cozy offices in Naples and Fort Lauderdale or online.
With the help of trauma-informed CBT, EMDR, and inner child work, we gently assist you in exploring your challenging memories to help you release the past and rediscover your self-worth.
Our team of compassionate mental health therapists and counselors is here to help you rewrite your story—one of compassion and empowerment—that will move you forward with a newly gained sense of self. Remember, trauma is never your fault, and you have the right to break free from the past.
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Traumatic events can have a significant impact on one’s mental health and influence your feelings, thoughts, and relationships. Traumas increase the risk of anxiety, depression, trust issues, and poor self-esteem and prevent you from living your best life. They can sometimes manifest as chronic stress or physical tension.
At Serenity Space Therapy, we guide you to understand the deep connection between trauma and how you feel, think, and behave. We also provide effective coping tools to help you manage symptoms more effectively. Our team specializes in trauma-focused counseling, so allow us to ease your path to emotional balance and discover your authentic, confident self. You’ll feel better and restore your sense of control.
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The best online therapy offers personalized, safe, and emphatic care. At Serenity Space Therapy, we provide virtual counseling with licensed professionals who specialize in supporting people facing inner and life challenges from the comfort of their own homes.
Using a flexible scheduling program and a secure HIPAA-certified platform, we ensure access to premium behavioral health support from where clients feel the most comfortable. Whether you want to work on anxiety or a relationship issue, allow us to offer the compassionate, science-based guidance you need. We invite you to schedule a free consultation and discover more about our offers.
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Improving your mental health is a lasting journey that requires building positive habits, practicing self-care, and asking for support when necessary. At Serenity Space Therapy, we are convinced that every person has the potential to enhance their mental health, and we offer personalized guidance to assist you in adopting the right skills and strategies.
During our sessions, we provide valuable effective coping mechanisms, guide you into setting healthy boundaries, and encourage you to nourish self-compassion—the three essential elements for your mental wellness.
Together let's open up your life to the peace and joy you deserve.
Questions about online counseling in Florida? Visit my FAQs page.