Counseling Services: Our Counselors

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Deborah Gonzalez is a dedicated relationship coach, anger management counselor, certified parent instructor, and master life coach with over a decade of experience helping individuals, couples, and families navigate challenges and create healthier, more fulfilling lives. As part of Professional Counseling & Services of Vero Beach, Deborah provides compassionate, client-centered support focused on personal growth, emotional wellness, and relationship success. Specializing in relationship coaching, anger management, estrangement support, and family conflict resolution, she believes that every individual has the potential to foster positive change. With the right guidance, support, and practical tools, clients can overcome obstacles, enhance communication, and achieve meaningful goals. Her coaching approach combines encouragement, accountability, and evidence-based strategies to help clients strengthen relationships, manage their emotions effectively, build confidence, and navigate life transitions. Deborah works with adults, couples, and families seeking clarity, healthier communication, and lasting personal growth. Based in Vero Beach, she offers both in-person and virtual services, ensuring a supportive and nonjudgmental environment where clients can explore their challenges, develop solutions, and move forward with confidence. Her mission is to empower people to create stronger relationships, healthier lives, and a greater sense of purpose. For more information, contact Deborah.

My name is Caroline Robertson, and I am a Board-Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. I am passionate about providing empathetic, evidence-based care for individuals. Leveraging my extensive training and experience as an Advanced Practice Nurse specializing in Adult and Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing, my focus includes illness diagnosis, psycho-pharmacology, management, leadership, psychosocial assessment, and treatment management. 

**Education and Certifications**

- Licensed in Florida

- ANCC Board Certified: Adult Psychiatric and Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

- DEA Registered

- Master of Science in Nursing: Florida International University, Miami, FL (Graduated December 1996)

- Clinical Reviews: Georgia State University (2009-2010) 

As a trained ARNP and Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse, I work with clients whose lives are affected by Alzheimer's disease, Dementia, Memory loss, Anxiety-related disorders, Depression, ADD, ADHD, Bipolar disorder, Schizophrenia, Schizoaffective disorder, Long COVID syndrome, and other neurological disorders. Many of my clients seek help, specifically for issues like anger management, as they navigate emotions that can feel uncontrollable, such as frustration, sadness, grief, loneliness, and anger. 

Alongside my team at Vero Counseling Services, LLC, which includes highly qualified Therapists, Counselors, and Care Navigators of the Health Care system, we take a collaborative and multidisciplinary approach to provide estrangement support, relationship coaching, and comprehensive care for individuals and their loved ones, all in one place. 

I am committed to fostering a supportive and collaborative therapeutic environment to help you achieve your mental health goals. My aim is to create a safe space for you to share your thoughts, worries, and anxieties. Please reach out to us for a free consultation with my team.

Do you ever feel stuck in a cycle of anxiety, depression, substance use, or reliving past traumas? We will walk together through your counseling journey by applying techniques and strategies that support your goals, including anger management and estrangement support. Discovering patterns that no longer serve you can clear the way for the release of painful thoughts, memories, and habits. I enjoy collaborating with new and existing clients who seek a better understanding of themselves and the world around them, offering relationship coaching to navigate life's detours together. Our office serves Vero Beach and surrounding areas. I utilize EMDR, cognitive behavioral therapy, solution-focused therapy, nutritional influences, and Christian integration with clients. I collaborate with clients who are motivated to strategically shift through attitudes, behaviors, and feelings that increase stress. I look forward to working together in a safe, confidential environment. Your goals and well-being are my primary focus. Suzanne has her master’s in clinical Mental Health Counseling, is a Nationally Certified Counselor (NCC), an EMDR therapist, and a Registered Mental Health Counselor (RMHCI). Suzanne is a member of the International non-profit association EMDRIA, which upholds the highest standard of training for EMDR therapists.

As you take a deep breath, know that you have already taken the hardest step towards change. Acknowledging the need for change is a brave and important decision. Let me assist you on the rest of your journey. My approach to therapy is unique because I integrate multiple types of therapy with each client, including relationship coaching to improve interpersonal connections. I believe in finding the strategies that work best for you and that bring the most change to your situation. Therapy can be challenging as you navigate through uncomfortable emotions, including those related to anger management, but I am here to walk alongside you and support you through this journey. My experience ranges from working with individuals struggling with anxiety and depression to those who have experienced deep trauma and abuse, including cases needing estrangement support. I hold a MA in biblical counseling and can integrate faith into our sessions upon request. My goal is to create a safe and non-judgmental space for you to explore your thoughts and feelings. Together, we will work towards healing, growth, and a better understanding of yourself. Remember, seeking help is a sign of strength, not weakness. I am here to support you every step of the way as you embark on this journey towards a better and more fulfilling life. Fluent in Spanish.