Free Therapy Consultation in Fort Lauderdale
Therapy Goals Clarification: Are They Realistic and Achievable?
Therapy goals play a major role in the success of the initial assessment and the overall treatment process. At Serenity Space Therapy, we encourage clients to participate in setting their therapy goals during the initial consultation with our guidance.
We help you refine your broader aspirations into realistic, achievable steps and align every objective with your therapy goals and needs. Attainable goals set the purpose and direction of the counseling and therapy sessions, motivating progress and consistency.
The Importance of the Initial Assessment
The initial assessment at Serenity Space Therapy is the cornerstone of a successful therapeutic process. It sets the stage for a meaningful journey to well-being, self-confidence, and fulfillment. During this session, you will meet with a therapist or counselor from our team who will evaluate how therapy can help you with your current challenges.
We’ll ask questions concerning your history, challenges, and needs to create a personalized therapeutic approach and invite you to share your stories in a safe, judgment-free, and supportive environment—at no charge—the first consultation at Serenity Space Therapy is free!
The assessment also aids in establishing therapist-client trust and ensuring transparency. We’ll discuss the logistical aspects of your therapeutic journey, such as session scheduling, insurance, fees, and anything else you’re interested in or that isn’t entirely clear.
By openly discussing important details upfront, our clients can make a fully informed decision about therapy, by removing any doubts or uncertainties.
Therapist-Client Relationship: Why It Is Important for a Successful Therapy
The therapist-client connection is the pillar of quality therapy. At Serenity Space Therapy, we nourish this bond through continuous dedication to trust, empathy, and mutual respect. We aim to create a safe environment where clients can openly explore every thought, emotion, and challenge.
When this relationship is strong and based on the right values, it provides an excellent foundation for healing, growth, and prosperity. Each therapist and counselor in our team has a unique approach to therapy and their specialty. We encourage you to choose the therapist whose style resonates with you to ensure optimal collaboration and a shared commitment to accomplishing your goals.
Our founder and lead therapist, Alexandra Vaganova, prioritizes building meaningful connections that ensure clients feel seen, heard, and supported every step of the way.
Dr. Natalia Kuzmina guides clients through difficult life experiences and strong emotions using an approach based on empathy, collaboration, and a strong therapist-client connection.
Our counselor, Roman Lockshin, ensures every client and couple feels safe and supported through a compassionate and collaborative style rooted in a strong therapist-client bond.
What to Expect from Therapy
Starting therapy can feel overwhelming, and this is completely understandable. To reduce therapy-related stress or anxiety, we encourage you to learn more about the process and what to expect during the sessions.
It’s essential to understand that therapy is a collaboration between you and your therapist. Together, you will identify your challenges, set goals, and explore the methods that will work best for you.
During both in-person and online consultations at Serenity Space Therapy, we encourage you to open up and discuss your experiences, feelings, and thoughts. We remind you that our practice is a supportive, safe, and judgment-free environment.
Progress in therapy is not necessarily linear and improvement takes time. However, with dedication, effort, and an open mind, we can achieve significant improvements and meaningful change that will help you live a more fulfilled life.
Allow us to guide you on your healing journey—we share valuable insights and science-based coping tools that help you address life’s challenges, build resilience, and adopt healthier habits.
Therapy Costs and Scheduling
At Serenity Space Therapy, we prioritize transparency in every aspect, including fees and schedules, ensuring that every client makes an informed decision. While the initial assessment is free for clients from Florida and Arizona, subsequent sessions are billed either via credit cards or to insurance panels.
If you want to pay privately, 55-minute individual sessions with a licensed marriage or family therapist or a mental health counselor are $150. The 55-minute sessions with pre-licensed therapists are $105. For couples, the cost of one session is $175. The sessions are billed prior to each appointment, and we require credit card information to be submitted along with other paperwork before your therapy begins.
The first consultation is the ideal time to determine if your insurance plan is accepted— the good news is that we accept major insurance plans! Flexible scheduling is another priority of our practice. You can schedule an in-person session in our welcoming offices in Fort Lauderdale and Naples or online using our secure and confidential HIPAA-certified platform, available to clients in Florida and Arizona.
Benefits of Therapy with Alexandra Vaganova
Choosing the right therapist is essential for a positive outcome. Alexandra Vaganova, a therapist and the founder of Serenity Space Therapy, brings years of experience and a compassionate therapeutical approach. She specializes in providing therapy for anxiety, depression, trauma, and relationship challenges.
She employs both traditional and innovative, evidence-based methods like CBT, DBT, and EMDR, alongside holistic relaxation techniques like hypnotherapy, mindfulness, and deep breathing. Her approach ensures a personalized experience tailored to meet the unique needs of every client.
She is dedicated to empowering and supporting her clients through science-based, practical methods for managing life’s challenges. By setting achievable goals, she creates a nurturing environment for her clients to rediscover their true selves and achieve healing and growth.
Couples Therapy with Alexandra Vaganova
Healthy relationships are based on mutual effort, communication, and understanding—elements that couples therapy with Alexandra Vaganova can help foster. She specializes in addressing challenges such as lack of trust, poor communication, sexual dysfunction, infidelity, or emotional distance.
She combines several therapy techniques (emotional-focused therapy, CBT, and the Gottman technique) to help couples unravel the roots of their problems and adopt effective communication strategies, strengthen their bond, and improve their emotional connection.
Through her empathic approach to couples’ therapy, she ensures that every couple feels heard, supported, and validated on their healing journey.
Couples therapy reveals the underlying reasons for issues between partners and addresses dysfunctional patterns, helping them understand and support each other.
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Benefits of Counseling with Roman Lockshin
Roman Lockshin provides personalized individual and couples counseling to address challenges like stress, low self-esteem, relationship conflicts, grief, PTSD, financial problems, social media addiction, performance anxiety, and more.
Using a compassionate, collaborative therapy style, Roman empowers clients to recognize their destructive patterns and adopt healthier coping mechanisms. Roman’s sessions provide a supportive and safe environment where you can explore your emotions, thoughts, and behaviors, in a nonjudgmental context.
He will help you reveal your inner strengths and introduce effective ways to manage stress and anxiety, allowing you to fully embrace the present and your imperfect, human side.
Counseling for Social Media Addiction, Financial Anxiety, and Performance Anxiety with Roman Lockshin
Roman Lockshin specializes in assisting clients overcome modern-day challenges such as financial and performance anxiety and social media addiction.
Using evidence-based counseling techniques, he encourages clients to unravel the roots of their struggles—whether the psychological pull of validation, deep-seated beliefs about money, or the stress of demanding situations.
Roman’s counseling skills are pivotal, empowering clients to reframe negative and intrusive thoughts, nurture healthy habits, and discover the joy of living in the present moment.
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Benefits of Therapy with Natalia Kuzmina
Sessions with Dr. Natalia Kuzmina are tailored to help clients process trauma, anxiety, suicidal ideation, and depression.
Drawing on her expertise in employing CBT and EMDR, she guides clients in reframing negative and intrusive thoughts, addressing emotional pain, and fostering effective ways to build resilience and regain emotional stability. Her approach helps clients embrace a new perspective on life, one filled with hope and peace of mind.
Reconnecting with Your Authentic Self with Natalia Kuzmina
Dr. Natalia Kuzmina’s empathic and compassionate approach to therapy helps clients reconnect with their authentic selves and break free from the trauma that’s preventing them from experiencing joy and living a fulfilled life.
Dr. Natalia’s sessions are focused on identifying your challenges and needs, building a strong foundation for growth and healing, and helping you adopt effective coping mechanisms.
If your traumatic past has weighed you down for too long and you feel like you’ve lost your spark, consult Dr. Natalia. Remember, trauma is never your fault, and you deserve relief, freedom, and a fulfilling life.
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FAQs
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Free consultations allow you to connect with a licensed therapist or counselor in Florida and Arizona at no cost.
Initial assessments at Serenity Space Therapy help you to determine if you are a good match with a therapist and provide important information about key aspects of therapy, such as cost, scheduling, approach, and insurance.
Our team uses this time to provide clear and transparent communication, answering any questions you may have, and gathering valuable information to help determine if therapy is the right choice for you.
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To prepare for a therapist consultation at Serenity Space Therapy, take some time to reflect on the reasons for seeking therapy and identify the key issues you want to address.
Reflect on your therapy goals, for example, managing your financial anxiety or addressing a relationship issue. You can also prepare by writing down questions you want to ask us, for example, the type of therapy we use, our experience, fees, or insurance options. If you’re unsure about your therapy goals, don’t worry—this is quite common. Our therapists will help you identify your goals so you can gain clarity about your priorities.
Use the time to determine if the therapist’s expertise aligns with your goals and to observe if you feel comfortable in their presence.
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Scheduling a free consultation with our team at Serenity Space Therapy is easy. You can do it via our website’s Schedule Free Consult button, which will direct you to our scheduling system.
Or call us at 954-904-0100 and speak directly to our intake specialist. During the initial free consultation, we will conduct a professional screening to determine if our therapy services are suitable for your current mental health needs.