Accelerated Experiential Dynamic Psychotherapy (AEDP) Therapists in West Palm Beach, FL

Have you ever thought, "I know why I do this... so why do I keep doing it?" Many of my clients have been to therapy before, gained valuable insight, and learned coping skills, yet still find themselves repeating the same emotional and relationship patterns. If you're ready to move beyond understanding yourself intellectually and get to the root of what's keeping you stuck, I'd love to help.

Recovering from PTSD and trauma can feel intimidating, especially when painful memories of abuse begin to surface. My role as a therapist is to provide a safe, steady, and compassionate space where you can begin to process what happened and discover that healing is possible. We can also work together to build healthier coping skills that support recovery and help reduce reliance on addictive behaviors. You do not have to face this alone—take the first step toward healing today.

Life is hard—and when we dare to really live, it can leave us overwhelmed, exhausted, or quietly hurting. I don’t believe this means something is wrong with you; I believe it means you’re human. Whether you’re longing to feel more at home in yourself, struggling in a relationship that matters deeply, or navigating a season of transition or loss, therapy can offer a steady place to pause and make sense of what you’re carrying. My work with individuals, couples, and families is grounded in presence, honesty, and compassion, helping you reconnect with the wisdom, strength, and love that already live within you. Sometimes we don’t need fixing—we need a trusted guide and a safe space to remember who we are. If you’re here, it tells me you’ve been open, and openness often comes with wounds. I would be honored to walk alongside you as we gently explore your story and open new possibilities for peace, clarity, and a more fully lived life.

West Palm Beach is the county seat and largest city of Palm Beach County, sitting just across the Intracoastal Waterway from the ultra-wealthy enclave of Palm Beach island, and this juxtaposition of extreme wealth and the more working-class and ethnically diverse West Palm Beach community creates a distinctive mental health context around economic inequality, aspiration, and the psychological impact of proximity to extreme affluence. The city has a large Black and Latino community with significant Haitian and Caribbean heritage, and culturally competent Spanish- and Haitian Creole-speaking therapists are in demand. Palm Beach County's behavioral health system and a private therapy sector—including a substantial addiction treatment industry that draws clients from across the country—serve different segments of the population. Common therapy concerns include economic stress and inequality, Black and Caribbean-American identity, addiction and recovery, anxiety, and the complex emotional experience of living adjacent to one of the wealthiest communities in the world.

Gender ID

	67%	Male
	33%	Female

Session Type

	67%	In Person and Online
	33%	Online Only

Top Specialties

67%	Anxiety or Fears
67%	Codependency
67%	Depression
67%	LGBTQ+ Issues
67%	Men’s Issues
67%	Self Esteem
67%	Social Anxiety

Ages Served

100%	Adult
67%	Young Adult
33%	Children
33%	Senior

Client Focus

67%	Men
33%	LGBTQ+
33%	Women

Accelerated Experiential Dynamic Psychotherapy (AEDP) therapists in West Palm Beach, FL

Lauren Palumbo

Center for Authentic Life & Relationship, LLC

Jamie Roach