Therapy in Fort Lauderdale — Talk to Us Today
Licensed, experienced therapists
In-person in Fort Lauderdale and secure telehealth throughout Florida
Most major insurance accepted — evening appointments available
Insurance we accept
Aetna, Florida Blue, Cigna, UnitedHealthcare, Optum, Oscar, UMR, Surest, Curative, Meritain Health, TRICARE, Mutual of Omaha EAP, HealthAdvocate EAP — plus self-pay options.
What to expect
Step one — send the form above or call us at (954) 600-9403.
Step two — we check your insurance and answer your questions.
Step three — we match you with a therapist and schedule your first appointment.
Licensed Therapists, Real Appointments
Every clinician at Challenges Conquered Counseling is a licensed mental health professional, not a coach or an app chatbot. That matters most when what you're dealing with is more than a rough week — a licensed therapist can recognize when something needs a different level of care and can coordinate with a prescriber if medication becomes part of the conversation. Appointments are real sessions, scheduled with a specific clinician, not a rotating queue of whoever is available.
What We Treat
Challenges Conquered Counseling works with adults, teens, and children across a range of concerns, including anxiety, depression, relationship strain addressed through couples therapy, and trauma treated with EMDR. Whatever brought you to this page, the first conversation is simply about understanding where you are and whether we're a good fit — not committing to anything long-term.
Our Approach
Every therapist on our team is licensed, and every plan starts with your specific situation rather than a one-size-fits-all program. The National Institute of Mental Health notes that different forms of psychotherapy work for different people and concerns, which is why your first session focuses on understanding what you need before deciding on an approach. Sessions are available in person at our Fort Lauderdale office or by secure telehealth anywhere in Florida, with evening appointments for clients who can't easily step away during the workday.
What Happens After You Reach Out
Send the form above or call (954) 600-9403, and someone will respond to check your insurance and answer questions — not to pressure you into booking. From there, we match you with a therapist whose focus fits what you described, and your first appointment covers what's going on, what you've already tried, and what a realistic plan looks like. Nothing about that first call commits you to ongoing sessions.
Who Fort Lauderdale Residents Come to Us For
Work stress, burnout, and the mental load of a demanding schedule
Relationship strain, whether that means couples sessions or individual support
Anxiety and depression that have been building for weeks or years
Past experiences that still affect daily life, sleep, or relationships
Teens and children navigating school, family, or social pressure
Grief, major transitions, and periods of feeling stuck or unsure what's next
Older adults adjusting to retirement, the loss of a spouse, or new caregiving responsibilities, who often find focused support through our senior and geriatric counseling program.
Women navigating fertility struggles, pregnancy loss, or postpartum changes, which our women’s issues and fertility counseling sessions are built specifically to address.
Separated or divorced parents working out a high-conflict custody schedule, who benefit from the structure our co-parenting coaching sessions provide.
Fort Lauderdale, Covered From Cypress Creek Road
Our office sits at 800 E Cypress Creek Rd, Suite 431, just off I-95 — an easy stop whether you're coming from downtown Fort Lauderdale, Wilton Manors, Oakland Park, or Coral Ridge. For clients further out in Broward County or who simply prefer not to drive, the same therapists are available by secure telehealth, so geography never has to be the reason you put off getting support.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need a referral to start therapy?
No. You can contact us directly — by phone or the form on this page — to schedule your first appointment. We'll check your insurance and answer questions before you commit to anything.
How do I know which type of therapy I need?
You don't have to know going in. Describe what's going on when you reach out, and we'll match you with a therapist whose focus fits — anxiety, depression, trauma, couples work, or general support — and adjust from there if needed.
Is telehealth available, or do I have to come into the Fort Lauderdale office?
Both. Many clients split between in-person sessions at our Cypress Creek Road office and secure telehealth, which is available anywhere in Florida, so travel or a busy schedule is never a reason to delay getting started on something that matters.
What does a first session actually involve?
Mostly talking through what brought you in, what you've tried before, and what you're hoping changes. Your therapist uses that conversation to shape a plan — there's no pressure to have it all figured out beforehand, and no judgment either way.
How much does therapy cost with insurance?
It depends on your specific plan. We accept many major insurance providers and verify your benefits before your first visit so you know your expected cost upfront, with self-pay options available if you're out of network or prefer not to use insurance.
Challenges Conquered COunseling
800 East Cypress Creek Road Ste 431
Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33334