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There are often times when life seems overwhelming or when your daily activities are impaired by a particular problem or circumstance. In many cases, the best way to find solutions is with professional counseling. The Empowerment Group therapists can help you find a path toward resolution and relief with counseling and therapy services for individuals, couples, children and families.

The family mediators at The Empowerment Group will act as a neutral and impartial party to assist couples is problem-solving creative, flexible and constructive options for resolving their marital dispute and the dissolution of their marriage. The couple, not the mediator, makes the final decision on to whether to settle the dispute and on what terms.

Vision
The vision of The Empowerment Group is to assist individuals, couples, and families to develop the power and resources necessary to shape their world and reach their full potential as they navigate through the various stages of life’s journey.

How to Get Started

Mediation

In Florida, couples can mediate and obtain a divorce without attorneys; this type of divorce is called a “pro se divorce”. Family mediation is a positive step for you and your spouse. Family mediation allows you and your spouse to dissolve your marriage or to make modifications to your current Marital Settlement Agreement in a more amicable way. To get started, gives us a call at 813.689.3700 or contact us through our online contact form. A mediator will contact you and provide a free 15 minute consultation to determine whether you and your spouse are good candidates for mediation.

Therapy

People choose therapy for many different reasons. Often people come to therapy for problems that are preventing them from enjoying life. The following are some of these problems:

· Stress

· Anxiety

· Depression

· Relationship difficulties

· Cultural conflicts

· Grief and Loss

· Parenting Issues

· Aging

· Loneliness

· Life Transitions (i.e. divorce, empty nest etc.)

Our therapists are trained in a wide range of issues and are available to work with individuals, couples, children, and families. You may discuss both your past and current experiences to better understand your present circumstances. Your therapist will support and encourage your strengths as well as help you find alternatives for dealing with your difficult issues. The anticipated result of therapy is your ability to lead a fuller, more rewarding life. We offer both daytime and evening appointments. Some people meet with their therapist weekly or more often, while others chose to meet on a less regular basis. While we encourage people to remain dedicated to therapy for the entire course of treatment, you may decide to conclude your treatment at any time. We do not prescribe medications but we do collaborate with prescribing physicians.

To get started, call us at (813) 689-3700. Our intake therapist will answer any questions you have about therapy. If you are interested in getting started, you will be asked a few brief questions, and will be able to make an initial appointment with a therapist to discuss your concerns.