Therapy Services
I work with clients residing in Florida. All sessions are conducted via telehealth,
using a secure, HIPAA-compliant video platform.
Services
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Individual Therapy (Adults 18 and up)
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$125 per 60 minute session​
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Individual Therapy for Adolescents (Ages 13-17)
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$89 per 60 minute session​
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Therapeutic Support for Parents Available​
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Recovery Support (Sobriety Support)
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$125 per 60 minute individual therapy session
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Couples Christian Counseling
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$155 per 60 minute session​
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Therapy for Family & Friends of Loved Ones in Active Addiction
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$125 per 60 minute individual therapy session
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Solution-Focused Consults (non-traditional therapeutic approach)
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Problem-solving approach
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2-3 hour Solution-Focused Consult, broken into 2 sessions
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Price varies, depending on the presence of one or more issues and session length.​​
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Specialties
Past Relational Trauma
Relational trauma happens when the people we relied on for safety and love (like parents or intimate partners), caused us pain instead. When we experience traumatic events, like mental, emotional, and/or physical abuse, within these relationships, it forces us to go into survival mode to protect ourselves in an unsafe environment. This impairs the way we see others and the world around us, and can even change the way we see ourselves. Working through trauma is complex, meaning it takes time to process and heal. You might be avoiding reminders of the traumatic experiences and feeling confused about the past- this is an appropriate response to something that is not normal, like trauma. No one can blame you for how you feel in the present- you’re struggling with invisible wounds. In therapy, we work together to process through the hurt, understand how past unhealthy relationships affected you, how they show up in your present, and most importantly—how to gently shift those patterns so you can feel safer, more connected, and more in control of your story.
Emotional Dependence
Emotional dependence is what happens when we base our emotional well-being on that of another person, most commonly an intimate partner. You might find yourself feeling as though your partner is a missing piece and you need him or her to feel happy, whole, worthy, and secure. Your partner’s absence is often felt by feelings of loneliness and depression. Being emotionally dependent can lead to codependence as you strive to please your partner for fear of abandonment and being alone, and in turn your partner can be impacted as well. There are many factors that could be causing you to feel emotionally dependent, like attachment issues, past trauma, low sense of self-worth, or dysfunctional beliefs. In therapy, we work through the underlying causes that make you feel like you need to rely on others for happiness and validation- and in the process establish how you want to begin showing up for you and loving yourself. It is important to note that there are cases in which individuals might become emotionally dependent on their partner through manipulation. While there could be underlying issues from your past, if your partner is manipulative (e.g. someone with narcissistic tendencies or narcissistic personality disorder), they can manipulate you into thinking you need him or her. This maladaptive behavior is reinforced through manipulative tactics such as lovebombing (excessive expression of affection, promises of commitment, isolation from loved ones) and devaluation (criticizing, degrading, stonewalling, withdrawing affection). It is important to understand that these are forms of abuse.
Generational Trauma
Generational trauma is the emotional and psychological pain that gets passed down through families, often without us even realizing it. It can come from experiences like abuse, neglect, addiction, racism, or poverty—things that may have happened to your parents, grandparents, or even earlier generations. When those experiences aren't fully processed or healed, the effects—like anxiety, low self-worth, difficulty trusting others, or unhealthy relationship patterns—can show up in our own lives. You might notice you're repeating the same painful patterns you saw growing up, even if you promised yourself you wouldn’t. This is because generational patterns are often conditioned, normalizing the learned perspective and behavior, thus making them 1) hard to notice and 2) difficult to reject. The good news is once you've identified this harmful pattern, you can break the cycle and the stop the pain from passing on to the next generation. In therapy, you’ll be supported in learning new ways to relate to yourself and others, to break free from limiting views and harmful behaviors, and to build a life that reflects who you truly are—not just what’s been passed down. Healing generational trauma isn't just about helping yourself—it also creates a healthier path forward for future generations.
Marital or Premarital Issues
Marital or premarital issues are when couples are experiencing problems in their relationship, such as emotional disconnect, communication problems, intimacy problems, and difficulty transitioning during major life changes. At Love & Light Journey, we approach couples therapy from a faith-based standpoint rooted in Christianity, meaning we specialize in working with couples who identify as Christian. In Christian counseling, we explore the emotional, spiritual, and relational issues impacting your relationship through a faith-based lens, where you and your partner are encouraged to center your relationship on love as it is described in the Bible. By combining counseling techniques with scripture and prayer, we will explore relational conflict, disconnection, resentment, and betrayal. The idea is to invite God into the healing process and use biblical principles to guide how you relate to each other. In the process, you will acquire the tools and insight to promote understanding, resolve conflict in a healthy way, and strengthen your bond with not only each other, but with God. You and your partner can expect to be invited to pray in the session, and the therapist will pray for you both.
Recovery Support (sobriety support)
When you're in treatment, battling addiction, they say the real recovery begins after treatment. This is because the dynamics of your care change post-treatment and the real test begins. While you begin acclimating to life without substances and establishing a new daily routine, you might find that you long for the support you had while in treatment. You're not alone in this as many feel the same, because they're facing challenges and lacking support, which puts their sobriety at risk. If you're currently in this season of your life and your recovery journey, what you need is ongoing support. Through continued care, we can provide you with the support you need to continue working your recovery, help you strengthen coping skills, address unresolved issues like trauma, rebuild your self-worth, and create a more balanced, purpose-driven life. Recovery support can be the key to maintaining long-term sobriety and thriving in recovery.
Families and Friends of Loved Ones in Active Addiction
When a loved one, whether it be a family member, intimate partner, or friend is struggling with addiction to drugs or alcohol, their suffering is directly felt by those in their lives that love and care about them. Having a loved one in active addiction is mentally and emotionally painful, making it difficult to cope with daily stressors. You might see them under the influence and how their behavior changes at various stages- during intoxication, when they are coming down from the effects of the substance, when they are sober but looking for a way to get drunk or high- none of these stages are pretty or easy to witness. As your loved one’s life becomes unmanageable, their relationships begin to suffer, and this is where you might be feeling that pain even more. You want to help them, but you’re feeling helpless because you don’t know how. You might be at your wits end as they have been going through a back and forth pattern of relapse and recovery. The continuous betrayal of trust and resistance to get sober may have led to anger, confusion, disappointment, and resentment, making it difficult to maintain the relationship. You don’t have to carry the weight of your loved one’s addiction alone. In therapy, you will be provided the support you need to navigate the cycles of relapse and recovery. Together, we will work on processing through your emotions and experiences, helping you to build emotional resilience, gain insight about addiction, and develop coping skills so you can feel more at peace in your daily life and better equipped to support your loved one in their recovery journey.
Parent-Child Relationship Conflict
Parent-child relationship conflict is actually a normal part of development, but it can feel really intense and emotional. At Love & Light Journey, we work with adolescents ages 13-17 and their parents in individual therapy. Teens are working on becoming more independent and figuring out who they are, while parents are trying to protect and guide them. That push-pull dynamic can lead to misunderstandings, power struggles, or hurt feelings on both sides. Teens often experience difficulty regulating emotions, which makes it harder for them to handle their feelings and communicate how they’re feeling to others. In therapy, we create a space where teens and parents can feel heard. We look at what’s underneath the conflict—like unmet needs, stress, or communication breakdowns—so you can begin to cope internally, understand each other, and communicate effectively.
Payment Methods Accepted: American Express, Discover, Mastercard, Visa,
Health Savings Account, Zelle.
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I only work with clients in Florida due to State licensing laws.
Therapies
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Psychotherapy (Talk Therapy)
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Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
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Person-Centered Therapy
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Motivational Interviewing (MI)
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Emotion Focused Therapy (EFT)
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Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT)
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Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
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Integrative Therapy (combining more than one form of therapy)
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Psychoeducation
Sliding Scale Options
Are you looking for mental health support but worried about the cost, especially without insurance? Or maybe you’re insured, and coverage is limited by a high deductible or a max number of therapy sessions your insurance will cover? Many insurance plans limit mental health care regardless of the patient's ongoing need for care.
Or perhaps you're experiencing financial difficulties and you feel community mental health facilities are your only option. While these agencies are there for those in need, they are poorly funded by the government, who unfortunately treat people seeking care as a number rather than a person deserving of quality care. Funding for these facilities are frequently cut. Due to the government's preoccupation with quantity over quality, therapists at community mental health facilities are often forced to have large caseloads.
Remember, quality suffers where quantity is the end goal.
Love & Light Journey Therapist Nakita Ali believes that everyone deserves access to quality therapy, regardless of financial circumstances. That’s why we offer sliding scale Individual Therapy sessions—making therapy affordable and accessible. You shouldn’t have to choose between your mental health and financial well-being. We’re here to support you on your journey. If you’re interested, reach out to us so you can start your therapy journey and get back to feeling like yourself again.​
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Sliding scale spots are first come first served for clients in need, seeking weekly therapy.
Contact us to determine eligibility.