Practice and Treatment Philosophy

At various points in life there are obstacles or challenges that with which we are faced. Each situation or crisis poses an opportunity for growth; we are not given a challenge we cannot master. Navigating through these events-a difficult childhood, a divorce, career change, a loss through death, change or break-up, unhealthy relationships at home or work-can produce unexpected symptoms, such as anxiety or depression.

Socrates said “an unexamined life is not worth living”. While each life has value and is worth living, understanding and becoming aware of yourself can be invaluable to one’s journey in life. While many people handle their problems on their own, there are times when seeking professional assistance can bring a different perspective, support and tools needed to empower and change destructive patterns. Therapy can be a priceless experience.

While there are often times in which events from the past are explored, the approach is solution focused and proactive. Working together to help you heal and transform in the most efficient manner is the objective.

Adolescent and Adult Therapy

Dr. Winter offers consultation and individual, couples and family therapy for children, adolescents and adults. Psychotherapeutic modalities include cognitive-behavioral, psychodynamic, family, sex therapy and hypnotherapy and EMDR. Treatment is tailored to the needs of the individuals involved.

Treatment for most clinical problems is available including:

Addictions
Adjustment Disorders
Anger management
Anorgasmia
Anxiety & Depression
Childhood behavioral disorders
Chronic Illness
Delayed Ejaculation
Desire Discrepancies between partners
Dissociative Identity Disorders
Divorce/Step-parenting (see Divorce page)
Dyspareunia-Painful Intercourse
Eating Disorders
Erectile Dysfunction
Fetishes & Paraphilias
Infertility & Adoption
LGBT Issues
Loss & Grief Counseling
Low Sexual Drive or Lack of Interest in Sex
Menopausal/Aging Issues
Pain Management
Parenting and Co-Parent Counseling
Pelvic Pain of Unknown origin
Performance Anxiety
Personality disorders
Phobia, Fears & OCD
Post Partum Depression
Premature Ejaculation
Psychosomatic Disorders
Sex Therapy (see Sex Therapy page)
Sexual Abuse
Sex and Love Addiction
Stress Reduction
Transsexual & Transgender Issues
Trauma & PTSD
Women’s Issues

Help is available for individuals, couples and families at all stages of attachment, separation/divorce and reorganization. Dr. Winter has worked extensively with women’s issues, individuals with eating disorders and victim’s of abuse. She offers assistance to women in business, helping them achieve both personal and professional goals.

LOCATIONS SERVED IN SOUTH FLORIDA

Boca Raton Deerfield Beach Delray Beach Fort Lauderdale West Palm Beach Miami