ALANA NELSON-PATNAUDE LCSW
Clinical Director / Licensed Therapist
Certified Life & Relationship Coach
TELEHEALTH AVAILABLE TO ALL FLORIDA RESIDENTS
ALANA NELSON-PATNAUDE LCSW
Clinical Director / Licensed Therapist
Certified Life & Relationship Coach
TELEHEALTH AVAILABLE TO ALL FLORIDA RESIDENTS
My name is Alana Nelson-Patnaude LCSW. I am the Founder, President, and Clinical Director of A Better Life Counseling & Life Coaching Center Inc. I've been a Florida Licensed Psychotherapist since 1994. I'm also a Certified Life & Relationship Coach, helping thousands improve their lives and realize their dreams. As a Therapist, I specialize in Cognitive-Behavioral, Solution-Focused, & Psychodynamic counseling. I received my Bachelor's Degree in Psychology from Florida Atlantic University in 1988 and received my Master's Degree in Social Work from Barry University in 1990. Over the past 30 years, I've worked in the field at Imperial Point Hospital, HealthSouth, Cross Creek School, Holy Cross Hospital & Medical Center, Family Service Agency, Florida Family Care, and a number of other county & private facilities, gaining knowledge & expertise. I am also a Qualified Florida Supervisor for Masters level Mental Health & Masters level Social Work graduates seeking Florida State Licensure, as well as a Qualified Broward County Provider of the 4-hour Pre-marital Preparatory Course.
When I opened A Better Life Counseling & Life Coaching Center, my simple vision was, and still is, to help as many people as I can. There are so many struggling in their lives. I absolutely love what I do, because I get to join my clients and help them on their journey through life, helping them create the lives they'd always dreamed of. Nothing can replace watching a client come to a realization or insight that helps them grow and become stronger, or seeing a client develop, learn and incorporate new coping skills that help them reduce negative symptoms and improve the quality of their life in a myriad of ways. Nothing can replace seeing the joy on one of my client's faces as they face their fears and experience success in life.
My experience enables me to offer effective outpatient, individualized psychotherapy/counseling & life coaching services. I treat a variety of mental health disorders and provide neutral ground to help individuals, couples, & families. If you've been struggling to overcome sadness, anxiety, panic, grief, anger, frustration, irritability,
My experience enables me to offer effective outpatient, individualized psychotherapy/counseling & life coaching services. I treat a variety of mental health disorders and provide neutral ground to help individuals, couples, & families. If you've been struggling to overcome sadness, anxiety, panic, grief, anger, frustration, irritability, negativity, hopelessness, and/or conflictual relationships, I am here to help!
My focus is to help you heal, reduce negative feelings, improve your coping skills, and become aware of your inner strengths. I achieve this by providing a safe space, listening to your concerns, and customizing a plan of action to reduce symptoms & improve your life.
My goal is to help you grow from your struggles, heal from your pain, and move forward to where you want to be in your life. I help individuals reduce their depression, alleviate their anxiety, decrease uncomfortable symptoms, improve their moods, and develop healthy ways to cope.
Depression, anxiety, fear, & panic are just some of the most common and uncomfortable emotions that we can experience at any point in our lives. Through counseling and treatment, I will help you discover the hidden obstacles keeping you in a negative emotional state, improve motivation, gain perspective, and become empowered to make the n
Depression, anxiety, fear, & panic are just some of the most common and uncomfortable emotions that we can experience at any point in our lives. Through counseling and treatment, I will help you discover the hidden obstacles keeping you in a negative emotional state, improve motivation, gain perspective, and become empowered to make the necessary changes that will help you overcome these obstacles and live the life of your dreams!
If you're feeling stuck, unable to meet your individual and/or relationship goals, are unable to fulfill your career goals or earn more income, or just need motivation, guidance, direction, inspiration, and accountability, then Coaching can help! I can help you strategize, set short & long-term achievable goals, develop alternative means
If you're feeling stuck, unable to meet your individual and/or relationship goals, are unable to fulfill your career goals or earn more income, or just need motivation, guidance, direction, inspiration, and accountability, then Coaching can help! I can help you strategize, set short & long-term achievable goals, develop alternative means of succeeding, and find their true passion and purpose in life. I offer coaching services to individuals and couples. I've had the opportunity to help thousands of people create their ideal lives and accomplish things they'd never believed possible.
Relationship and/or Marriage Counseling and Coaching can help couples who are looking to rebuild trust, learn effective communication skills, or just strengthen their emotional connection in all stages of their relationship. Therapy sessions are a supportive place to discuss issues and find solutions to better strengthen your relationship
Relationship and/or Marriage Counseling and Coaching can help couples who are looking to rebuild trust, learn effective communication skills, or just strengthen their emotional connection in all stages of their relationship. Therapy sessions are a supportive place to discuss issues and find solutions to better strengthen your relationship, improve intimacy, and regain the strong emotional connection you once had.