Coral Arvon, Ph.D. ,LMFT, LCSW
Coral Arvon
2630 Ne 203RD St # 103, Aventura, Florida 33180 | (305) 936-8000
Dr. Arvon is an expert in psychotherapy, individual and couples counseling. She is Director/ owner of Arvon & Associates. Dr. Arvon is also Director of Behavioral Medicine at the Nationally acclaimed Pritikin Longevity Center. She is a national speaker and author.
Marcia Norman, PsyD, (Doctor of Psychology)
Licensed Clinical Psychologist
Available for Online Therapy
Feeling stuck? Sad? Anxious? My typical client is a high achieving person who has hit a bump in the road. Whether it's depression, stress or anxiety, life is just not sparking joy. Sometimes it is a relationship that needs clearer communication. Let's fix it!
Jo Shaw, Ph.D
Licensed Clinical Psychologist
Available for Online Therapy
I provide psychological assessments and treatment for children and their families. I am passionate about helping families with cohesion and overcoming challenges as a unit. I am available for one on one as well as family sessions.
Kevin Fleming, Ph.D.
Coach/Change Agent/Consultant
At Home or Private Discreet Intensives
Grey Matters Intl & Dr. Kevin Fleming(cited expert for NY Times, CNN, Fortune, Sporting News)is all about bold thinking & neuroscience innovation in getting mood/behavior change when shrinking,feel good self-help, and pills aren't cutting it. Indiv/couples/family.
Related Sites:
City of Plantation, FL
Florida Board of Clinical Social Work, Marriage & Family Therapy & Mental Health Counseling
Therapy Plantation, FL
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Located in southeastern Florida, Plantation has a population around 86,000. There are many different private schools located in Plantation, such as The Blake School, American Academy, Our Savior Lutheran, St. Gregory’s Parish School, and American Heritage School.1 The city is very “green” friendly, with the city’s motto being “The Grass is Greener”, and a city-wide “go green” task force. Some of the other “green” activities include golfing, which is fun for people of all ages. There are several different courses to choose from in Plantation. There are also annual events sponsored by the city, such as spring break camps, summer break programs, equestrian programs for kids, Arbor Day celebration, Tree Day seminar, Art in the Park, Jazz concerts, a Forest Gump Table Tennis Tournament, and many other holiday-related festivities for the whole family.
Mental Health in Plantation
Millions of Americans each year use illicit substances or misuse prescription medications; for many, it becomes a habit, and for some it becomes a full-blown addiction.2 The Starting Place, in Plantation, Florida, is a non-profit organization and treatment facility for those struggling with chemical dependency.3 The Starting Place favors a multi-faceted approach to recovery, and offers a variety of different services and programs tailored to different needs, including family inclusive programs, adolescent programs, and individualized case management. To set up an appointment for an assessment, or to request further information, call (954) 327-4060.
Positive, healthy communities help to create positive, healthy individuals, and part of building a strong community is embracing the variety of cultures that form it. The African American Success Foundation in Plantation, Florida counters negative stereotypes about race, educates the community on the accomplishments of African Americans, and fosters improved self-esteem, ambition, and optimism in the community.4 This non-profit organization provides grants and research fellowships to benefit cultural understanding and integration. To contribute to AASF, or to find out more, call (954) 792-1117.
Current Initiatives
The City of Plantation is committed to creating a healthy and happy environment for all of its residents, and to that end has enacted a number of city initiatives to make Plantation a “greener” place. Programs that contribute to the initiative include the PLANT (Plantation Landscape Awards for Nurturing our Town) Awards, Trees for Tomorrow, the annual Arbor Day Event, and the City of Plantation Shade Brigade.5 Citizens can even participate in the Street Tree Partnership Program, and the city will subsidize the cost of planting a new tree for their property. To participate in the city’s green initiatives, call (954) 797-2562.
References
1. American Heritage School. (2016). Home Page. Retrieved from http://www.ahschool.com/2. National Institute on Drug Abuse. (2016). Nationwide Trends. Retrieved from http://www.drugabuse.gov/publications/drugfacts/nationwide-trends
3. The Starting Place. (2017). FAQ. Retrieved from http://startingplace.org/faq/
4. African American Success Foundation. (2017). Home Page. Retrieved from http://www.blacksuccessfoundation.org/
5. City of Plantation. (2017). City Initiatives. Retrieved from http://www.plantation.org/City-Government/city-initiatives.html
Plantation is located in Broward County, Florida. It has a land area of 21.63 square miles and a water area of 0.29 square miles. The population of Plantation is 92,560 people with 33,208 households and a median annual income of $66,647. .
Therapy Affordability Meter for Plantation, FL
Generally Affordable
Therapists in Plantation are often within budget with some potential challenges for longer term commitments. Your mental health and well being are a top priority. If accessibility is a concern, ask your counselor about sliding scale fees or inquire about accepted insurance plans. Low cost counseling and affordable therapy are also sometimes offered by listed city and university level clinics, check with your local Plantation public health department.