Expertise in Healing: Our Specialized Services
At Mr. Ed's Circle of Trust, Inc. dba The Center for Faith-based Family Services, in profound partnership with Shoemaker Consulting & Treatment Group, PLLC, we harness professional credentials and evidence-based therapies to guide journeys From Trauma to Trust. Led by Dr. Franklin Edward Shoemaker, PhD, LMHC, QS, TF-CBT, our team of Insightful Minds delivers Purposeful Healing, dedicated to Healing Hearts and Building Forever Families. By Piecing Together Solutions for a Brighter Future, we elevate Minds & Futures Above Politics, focusing on ethical, faith-centered care that unites communities in renewal and resilience. Below, explore the key qualifications and therapeutic approaches that define our commitment to transformative support.
Licensed Mental Health Counseling
Licensed Mental Health Counseling (LMHC) in Florida represents a regulated profession dedicated to providing therapeutic services for individuals, families, and groups facing emotional, behavioral, and mental health challenges. To become an LMHC, professionals must hold a minimum of a master's degree in mental health counseling or a closely related field from an accredited institution, complete supervised clinical experience (typically 1,500 hours over two years), pass a national examination, and adhere to ongoing ethical standards set by the Florida Board of Clinical Social Work, Marriage & Family Therapy, and Mental Health Counseling. This credential ensures high-quality, evidence-based interventions that promote well-being and personal growth.
In our practice, LMHC services form the foundation for Purposeful Healing, empowering clients to navigate life's storms From Trauma to Trust. Whether addressing anxiety, depression, or relational issues, our licensed counselors foster environments of safety and empowerment, Healing Hearts while Building Forever Families through compassionate guidance.
Licensed Mental Health Counselor Qualified Supervisor
A Licensed Mental Health Counselor Qualified Supervisor (QS) in Florida is an advanced designation for experienced LMHCs who oversee the training and development of mental health interns and registered counselors. Requirements include at least four years of post-licensure clinical experience (with two years post-master's), completion of a 12-hour supervisory training course approved by the Florida Board, and demonstrated expertise in ethical supervision. QS professionals must renew their status with continuing education, ensuring they model best practices in clinical oversight.
At our center, Dr. Shoemaker's QS credential allows us to mentor emerging therapists, strengthening the field with Insightful Minds committed to excellence. This supervisory role enhances our ability to Piece Together Solutions for a Brighter Future, training others in faith-based, trauma-informed approaches that transcend divides and prioritize Minds & Futures Above Politics.
Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) is an evidence-based, short-term treatment (typically 8-25 sessions) designed for children and adolescents aged 3-18 who have experienced trauma, along with their non-offending caregivers. It integrates cognitive-behavioral techniques to help process traumatic memories, reduce PTSD symptoms, and build coping skills through components like psychoeducation, relaxation, affective modulation, and trauma narrative creation. TF-CBT addresses the negative effects of trauma, promoting emotional regulation and family support.
Our integration of TF-CBT embodies Purposeful Healing, guiding young hearts From Trauma to Trust by equipping families with tools for resilience. This therapy is central to Healing Hearts and Building Forever Families, offering structured pathways to overcome adversity in a faith-centered context.
Adoption Competent Clinician
An Adoption Competent Clinician is a mental health professional trained in specialized competencies to support adoptive families, children, and birth families. This involves understanding adoption-related trauma, attachment issues, identity formation, and cultural sensitivities, often through programs like the Training for Adoption Competency (TAC), which includes manualized curricula and clinical training. Competency focuses on managing countertransference, promoting healthy attachments, and providing trauma-informed care tailored to adoption dynamics.
As Adoption Competent Clinicians, we specialize in Piecing Together Solutions for a Brighter Future for adoptive journeys, fostering unbreakable bonds and Building Forever Families. Our expertise ensures Insightful Minds address the unique challenges of adoption, elevating Minds & Futures Above Politics through inclusive, ethical advocacy.
Attachment-Focused Therapy
Attachment-Focused Therapy, also known as Attachment-Based Therapy, draws from attachment theory to help individuals and families rebuild secure relational bonds affected by early experiences. It aims to address limiting patterns from insecure attachments, improving emotional regulation, trust, and interpersonal skills to treat conditions like anxiety, depression, and relational conflicts. Techniques may include exploring past relationships, building supportive dynamics, and fostering secure attachments in therapy.
In our faith-based framework, Attachment-Focused Therapy drives Healing Hearts by nurturing deep connections From Trauma to Trust. We use this approach to strengthen family ties, Building Forever Families with Purposeful Healing that honors spiritual and emotional needs, always prioritizing unity over division.
Discover how these expertise areas can transform your path. Contact us today at (863) 583-4766 to begin Piecing Together Solutions for a Brighter Future. Together, we heal, build, and renewal.
