'Possible Begins With You'

Welcome to Aspiring Hope Counseling, LLC. Now offering video telehealth ONLY. Our mission is to bring awareness for healing and wholeness through mental health counseling to all men and women living with trauma. Our vision is to help men and women overcome the life-altering effects of trauma, with a focus on people of color and of Christian faith.
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About

Maurice J. Donaldson, LMHC

I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with over 12 years experience providing counseling services to teens, adults, couples and families. I'm a Certified Prepare Enrich Facilitator for couples therapy (Traditional and Christian approaches) and also a 22Zero Follow Me, Inc. Certified Resiliency Coach for TRP & EMP trauma processes. I offer clients a safe space to discuss their concerns that is both non-judgmental and affirming. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is primarily used in my practice along with other therapeutic approaches to meet your need. In your initial session, we'll explore what brought you to therapy and determine the most appropriate ways to make progress. Through CBT, we'll navigate how unhealthy thoughts affect your mood and response to people, places, and situations. During sessions, I'll help you learn how to restructure your thoughts, regulate emotions, and improve functioning. I work with clients who may be struggling with adjustment to life changing events, depression, anxiety, and trauma related to their relationships or family. Many of my clients notice a decrease in symptoms and an increase in functioning after 3-4 active sessions. Through my humorous, yet authentic, solution-oriented, and holistic approach in therapy sessions, I empower you to think, feel, and walk in hope that change is possible for you. If you're ready to begin the journey of hope toward change, then contact us for a new client consultation. Currently offering virtual video sessions ONLY with weekday evening availability. For new clients with insurance, all in-network insurance billing for services are handled through a third-party provider. Rates and services may vary based on coverages of your insurance plan. Please email or call for more information and determine if your concern is billable through insurance.
Maurice J Donaldson, MA, LMHC
Owner & CEO

Services

What we can help you with

  • Couples Counseling
  • Trauma
  • Depression
  • Anxiety
  • Marital and Premarital
  • Relationship Issues
  • Communication Issues
  • Family Conflict
  • Adjustment Disorder
  • Grief
  • PTSD
  • Stress
  • Anger Management
  • Life Transitions
  • School Issues
  • College Mental Health
  • Men's Issues
  • Spirituality and Religion

Approaches

  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Trauma Focused
  • Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
  • Person-Centered
  • Christian Counseling
  • Psychotherapy
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Therapeutic Journaling
  • Expressive Arts
  • Behavioral Therapy
  • Reality Therapy
  • Family Systems

Fees

  • Video Telehealth Sessions Range: $100 - $175
  • Initial Intake Evaluation (70 minute): $150
  • Individual Therapy (50 minute): $100
  • Family/Couples Therapy (50 minute): $125
  • Family/Couples Therapy (90 minute): $175

Location

Where you can find us

Aspiring Hope Counseling LLC

304 E Pine St #1120
Lakeland, FL 33801-4969

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