Childs Joan E

read moreJoan E. Childs, LCSW is a renowned psychotherapist, inspirational speaker and author. She has been in private practice in South Florida since 1978 specializing in both individual and couple's therapy. Her books include I HATE THE MAN I LOVE: A Conscious Relationship is Your Key to Success, WHY DID SHE JUMP? My Daughter's Battle with Bipolar Disorder and THE MYTH OF THE MAIDEN: On Being a Woman. Joan specializes in couples therapy using many modalities including Encounter-centered Couples Therapy, Imago Relationship Therapy, PAIRS (Practical Application of Intimate Relationship Skills), as well as many others.

read moreI have exciting news I want to share with all of you about a "state of the arts" couples therapy. It is called Encounter-centered Couples Transformation. In 2012. I launched a two-day couple's Intensive to help couples (one couple at a time) "CROSS THE BRIDGE" and restore their relationship/marriage. It took three years, studying with Hedy Schleifer, a Master Couple Therapist to attain this new and remarkable technology to help couple restore their essence and reclaim their marriages. I am thrilled to add this new and exciting modality to my therapeutic modalities.

read moreTrained and certified in both Practical and Master Level for NLP, I have successfully used this most powerful technology developed by John Grinder and Richard Bandler for changing states, unwanted behaviors and installing laden parts of our personality to effect growth and communication for both individuals and couples. Trained by the Southern Institute of Neuro-Linguistic Programming in Clearwater, Florida with Ed and Marianne Reese and Drs. Mary Hale Hanif and Edmond Cava in Miami, Florida, this "magical" tool has been a vital part of my repertoire for more than twenty years.

read moreQuite often there are issues that arise in everyday life and business. These issues are stumbling blocks and cause us to feel stuck, and unable to move forward, often giving the feeling that we are caught in a squirrel cage. They tend to distort our perception, create confusion and sometimes trigger fear. Psychotherapy is not always needed to work through these issues, but an objective person who is trained to help facilitate problem solving and provide options can help the individual make better choices and take the appropriate action.

read moreJust a brief note to let you that I am adding to my list of services and launching my campaign this week to introduce myself as an inspirational keynote speaker. I will be pitching my book new book, WHY DID SHE JUMP? My Daughter's Battle with Bipolar Disorder along with my brand: Life After Loss: Victim, Survivor or the Phoenix. I will keep you posted on all upcoming events; where and when I will be speaking. In the meantime, please stay connected with me by visiting my website, while I keep you posted on all social media.

read moreJoan E. Childs, LCSW specializes in individual and group therapy through different therapeutic modalities including Encounter-Centered Couple Therapy (ECCT), PAIRS therapy, Inner Child Work, Grief Counseling, Neuro-Lingustic Programing/ Hypnotherapy, and EMDR. I have been in private practice since 1978. As in every profession or trade, new concepts, ideas, methodologies, and insights are made all the time. I feel honored to have learned so many diversified techniques over the years from some of the finest contributors in my profession.