TAKE THE FIRST STEP
It takes courage to begin your journey towards healing. Embracing vulnerability can be challenging, yet it paves the way for profound growth and self-discovery. Investing in yourself is one of the wisest choices you can make. My goal is to support you in finding greater authenticity in your life and recognizing your inherent self-worth.
Together, we will create a compassionate plan to create a healthier, more fulfilling relationship with yourself, those around you, and your dreams. Let's take this journey step by step, honoring your unique path towards well-being.
Specialties
Anxiety
Depression
Trauma
Grief
Coping with Chronic Illness
Women’s issues
approaches
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Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT) is type of therapy that teaches individuals to better regulate their moods, increase feeling of safety, increase self-acceptance, cultivate acceptance of others as they are, and create feelings of comfort.
CFT teaches mindfulness along with cognitive-based skills to manage and alleviate emotions related to persistent shame, self-criticism, and an inability to view oneself and others with kindness and compassion.
CFT is helpful in treating anxiety and mood disorders, as well as anger issues and relationship challenges. It is especially helpful for individuals coping with health challenges, either acute or chronic.
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Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) is a therapeutic approach that melds Cognitive Behavioral Therapy with Mindfulness skills.
Therapy focuses on teaching individuals how to live in the moment, cope healthily with stress, regulate emotions, and improve relationships with others. DBT is grounded in the concept of dialectics, which is the idea that two opposing truths can coexist.
This therapy emphasizes the balance between acceptance and change and is helpful in treating a variety of mental health issues.
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EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing Therapy is an evidence-based therapy that is effective in alleviating and resolving many types of mental health issues. It is especially helpful in healing from traumatic events or painful experiences.
EMDR involves bringing to mind a memory while focusing on the thoughts, emotions, and sensations that surface. Using a type of bilateral stimulation (this can be eye movements, sounds, self-tapping, etc.) memories are reprocessed adaptively, releasing you from the conscious and unconscious influences they may have had on your thoughts, feelings and behaviors, and physical health.
meet your therapist
Edna Lippi Brown
I’m so glad you’re here. Starting anything new can feel overwhelming, but you've taken an important first step towards healing and growth.
I'm Edna Lippi Brown, a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with 25 years of experience in private practice, schools, community mental health, and non-profits. I have always maintained a singular purpose, which is to do my part in helping to move my clients and community towards healing and growth. My mission is to support you on your journey to wellness.
No one is immune to life’s challenges and difficulties.
Together, we can navigate them.
Throughout my career, my therapy approach has evolved. I primarily practice EMDR, Compassion-Focused Therapy, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT). These techniques help clients stay in the present moment while identifying and breaking negative thought patterns affecting emotions and behaviors. EMDR is an effective tool for relieving trauma-related distress. These therapies are suitable for clients of all genders, ages, sexual orientations, and races.
I specialize in working with clients who have experienced trauma, depression, anxiety, grief and loss. As a cancer survivor, I can attest that a life-changing medical diagnosis is traumatic. I am grateful to use my own experience to assist clients who are coping with emotional and physical trauma, either chronic or acute, so that they can release the distress our bodies tend to hold long after the distressing experience has passed. I am also a strong supporter and ally to the LGBTQ+ community and offer affirming and informed therapy to the community.
Qualifications
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Florida Licensed Mental Health Counselor (MH5357) since 1999
Florida Qualified LMHC Supervisor since 2001
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EMDR Therapist and Member of EMDR International Association (EMDRIA) - 2024
Dialectical Behavior Therapy Skills Training - 2022
Certified Trainer for the Department of Health and Human Services Infant Adoption Initiative - 2019
Nova Southeastern University Clinical Supervisor for Graduate Students - 2018
Certification as Adoption Competent Mental Health Professional: Rutgers School of Social Work - 2010
Certification as Child Custody & Family Assessment Evaluator: Nova Southeastern University Center for Psychological Studies - 2006
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Master of Arts in Mental Health Counseling and Counselor Education, UCF, Orlando, FL
Bachelor of Arts in Clinical Psychology, UCF, Orlando, FL
what clients are saying
“I feel as though Edna totally understands me and gives me excellent strategies that help me cope.”
“Edna has saved me from my life of trauma! She is warm, intelligent, humorous when needed, challenging, empowering and so much more.”
“Edna is very knowledgeable and easy to talk to. Being able to speak easily with my therapist is very important to me. Without a warm, caring person, I know I would not open up freely about issues in my life that may be critical in resolving some of my depressive state. You know the person who is so easy to communicate with that you feel you’ve known them for a long time? That is Edna to me.”
“Excellent communication, good feedback mechanics and self-practitioner of theories. Caring, smart, and attentive listener.”
