South Florida Counseling and Assessment

Individuals, families and couples often arrive at South Florida Counseling and Assessment during times of emotional turmoil or navigating life’s uncertainties. From the first point of contact, the clinic provides a sense of safety, framing therapy as a collaborative process shaped by each person’s needs, history and readiness.

Treatment begins by establishing a collaborative therapeutic alliance between patient and practitioner. Its close-knit team of five therapists, each bringing unique personalities, training and perspectives, is dedicated to making a meaningful difference in the lives of those they serve.

“We share a deep passion for our work, and clients immediately sense our authenticity and commitment to care when they meet us,” says Dr. Richard M. Taborga, founder and clinical director.

Laying the Foundations for Healing

Before treatment begins, Dr. Taborga offers a complimentary consultation to assess compatibility and expectations, ensuring therapy begins with clarity, mutual understanding and realistic goals.

“Treatment is highly individualized. There is no ‘one-size-fits-all’ model,” says Dr. Taborga.

Clinicians integrate a range of theoretical orientations, including cognitive-behavioral, psychodynamic and reality-based approaches, while grounding their work in evidence-based, research-supported practices.

Inside its therapy room, sessions are crafted to balance structure with authenticity, enabling patients to engage openly while feeling supported by professional boundaries. Therapists first help them stabilize emotions and build coping skills. As patients gain emotional resilience, the focus shifts to uncovering the underlying patterns in thinking, behavior and belief that contribute to their distress.

Treatment goals are established at the outset and revisited regularly as insights develop. Progress is monitored through symptoms and shifts in daily functioning, emotional regulation, relationships and self-awareness. Its clinicians periodically consult with one another to share insights and integrate diverse perspectives to provide thoughtful, ethical care.

Patients are guided to view periods of slowdown or regression as natural phases rather than signs of failure. Normalizing this process helps them to stay engaged and self-compassionate.

As individuals move from stabilization toward clarity and planning, assessment becomes a key tool to determine appropriate interventions, accommodations or next phases of care. The clinic conducts psychoeducational, forensic, immigration and bariatric evaluations using validated tools.

A Sanctuary for Recovery and Enduring Care

Physical settings play a key role in therapy, and at South Florida Counseling and Assessment, sessions take place in thoughtfully curated spaces which blend comfort, privacy and elegance. Its telehealth options help maintain continuity of treatment during travel or times of heightened stress. This flexibility ensures that care remains accessible and responsive without compromising the strength of the relationship with their therapist.
In many instances, treatment continues beyond immediate concerns, with individuals choosing to engage in deeper work that strengthens relationships and builds resilience. Over time, progress is reflected in emotional regulation, deeper connections with others and a greater sense of confidence in navigating life’s transitions. Many patients begin therapy in childhood and continue through adolescence, college and adulthood, while others reconnect years later to share personal milestones.

New clinicians are personally selected by Dr. Taborga for their expertise, as well as their alignment with the clinic’s commitment to individualized care and collaborative growth.

Family and child therapy represents a significant portion of its practice. For younger individuals, specific models like play therapy, art therapy and storytelling are leveraged to help them express emotions and experiences. Its clinicians conduct parent sessions and collaborate with schools to help reinforce consistency across a child’s academic and social environments. This approach helps them develop emotional awareness and feel a greater sense of safety during difficult experiences like family transitions or bullying.

South Florida Counseling and Assessment prioritizes intentional and scientifically backed care, earning it the recognition of Top Individual Psychotherapy provider. Its therapeutic approach is designed to support steady, meaningful progress grounded in clinical integrity, emotional insight and long-term resilience.