Dr Christa Vermillera, PhD

Licensed Professional Clinical Counselors

“I work with all ages including children as young as 3. I help clients deal with anxiety, depression, and other life transitions.”

About Me

I offer a warm, understanding space for everyone, from young children aged three upwards. If you're navigating anxiety, depression, or big life changes, I'm here to help. We can gently explore your feelings and develop practical ways to manage challenges. My approach supports you in building resilience and finding a clearer path forward, making our work truly personal.

Approach

Sessions move at your pace, whether guiding a curious child through play to express big feelings or sitting with an adult learning short tools for anxious moments. In my Rockledge office we meet in English, creating predictable structure and gentle flexibility so families and individuals feel safe to try new coping steps between visits. I blend simple, practical activities—brief skills practice, parent coaching, and paced processing—to match attention differences, trauma responses, or mood shifts. This approach often fits parents, children, and adults seeking steady, hands‑on support.

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Basic Information

Rockledge, United States

In-person

Services

Services Offered:

Child / Adolescent Therapy
Therapy for children and teenagers using age-appropriate methods, such as play, art, or adapted talk therapy, to address emotional and behavioural difficulties.
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Relationship Counseling
Counselling for couples or partners focused on improving communication, rebuilding trust, and strengthening emotional connection.
Counseling
A form of talk therapy providing a safe, confidential space to explore feelings, thoughts, and behaviours with a trained professional.
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Trauma Counseling
Counselling specifically for people affected by traumatic events, focused on processing what happened and reducing symptoms like flashbacks and hypervigilance.
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Wellness Support
Holistic support focused on overall well-being, including stress management, lifestyle balance, and building sustainable healthy habits.

Works With:

Adolescents
Adults
Children
Couples
Families
Groups
Individuals
Parents
Under Fives

Area of Expertise

Scope of Practice:

Anxiety
Persistent worry, nervousness, or fear that is disproportionate to the situation and interferes with daily functioning.
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ADHD / Attention
A neurodevelopmental condition involving persistent difficulty with attention, impulsivity, and/or hyperactivity that interferes with daily functioning.
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Autism (ASD)
A neurodevelopmental condition affecting social communication, sensory processing, and behaviour patterns, with a wide range of presentations and strengths.
Behaviour or Conduct Issues
Persistent patterns of defiant, aggressive, or rule-breaking behaviour in children or adolescents that significantly disrupt home, school, or social life.
Child Psych & Diagnostic Assessment
Formal assessment of a child's psychological, cognitive, or emotional functioning to identify conditions and guide appropriate support.
Postnatal or Perinatal Depression
Depression occurring during pregnancy or in the months following childbirth, affecting mood, energy, bonding with the baby, and daily functioning.
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OCD
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, a condition involving unwanted, intrusive thoughts (obsessions) and repetitive behaviours or rituals (compulsions) performed to relieve anxiety.
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Parenting Support
Guidance for the psychological challenges of raising children, including discipline, communication, co-parenting, and managing the emotional demands of parenthood.
PTSD
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, a condition that develops after a traumatic event, causing flashbacks, nightmares, hypervigilance, and emotional numbness.
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Relationship Issues
Difficulties in romantic relationships, including communication problems, trust breakdowns, conflict patterns, or uncertainty about the relationship's future.
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