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Some things are hard to say out loud.

This is a place to say them.

Providing in-person therapy in Broward County and virtually across Florida for individuals and couples.

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Insurance Accepted • Evening & Weekend Availability • Sliding Scale Fees

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MEN’S THERAPY

DEPRESSION
THERAPY

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COUPLES THERAPY

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GENDER-AFFIRMING THERAPY

GENDER-AFFIRMING LETTERS

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KINK-AFFIRMING THERAPY

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CONSENSUAL NON-MONOGAMY & POLY

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THERAPY FOR SENIORS

My approach is rooted in psychodynamic therapy which goes beyond symptoms to understand the deeper patterns shaping your emotions, relationships, and sense of self.

Therapy with me is collaborative, transparent, and tailored to you. I believe meaningful therapy happens when people feel safe enough to be honest—not just about what’s happening, but what’s underneath it.

From the beginning, I prioritize transparency around communication, office policies, confidentiality, and the therapy process so you know what to expect.

No guesswork. No performative therapy. Just real work, at your pace.

What Therapy Here Looks Like

What Therapy Here Looks Like

My approach is rooted in psychodynamic therapy which goes beyond symptoms to understand the deeper patterns shaping your emotions, relationships, and sense of self.

Therapy with me is collaborative, transparent, and tailored to you. I believe meaningful therapy happens when people feel safe enough to be honest—not just about what’s happening, but what’s underneath it.

From the beginning, I prioritize transparency around communication, office policies, confidentiality, and the therapy process so you know what to expect.

No guesswork. No performative therapy. Just real work, at your pace.

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Nicholas J. Makris, MS, LMHC
Clinic Owner
Licensed Psychotherapist

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Who I Work With

Who I Work With

I work with clients who feel disconnected from themselves, their relationships, and/or their direction in life.

I help adults navigate:

I work with clients who feel disconnected from themselves, their relationships, and/or their direction in life.

I help adults navigate:

chronic depression

unresolved grief

complex trauma

loneliness & social isolation

substance use

chronic depression

unresolved grief

complex trauma

loneliness & social isolation

substance use

chronic depression

unresolved grief

complex trauma

loneliness & social isolation

substance use

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relationship issues

identity struggles

major life transitions

consensual non-monogamy

gender affirming care

relationship issues

identity struggles

major life transitions

consensual non-monogamy

gender affirming care

relationship issues

identity struggles

major life transitions

gender affirming care

consensual non-monogamy

Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Yes! I currently accept the following insurances:

    • Quest

    • Cigna

    • Aetna

    • Carelon

    If you want to work together and do not see your insurance, reach out, and I’ll be more than happy to see about getting credentialed with your insurance and/or talk about sliding scale fees.

  • I accommodate all of my clients to ensure you can get the help you need with what works best for you with everything you got going on.

    I offer in-person appointments at my office in Fort Lauderdale, FL and offer telehealth throughout the state of Florida.

  • Yes. I know first-hand the struggle of finding a good therapist before you fully commit. I offer free, 15-minute consult calls via video call or phone call so I can get to know a little bit about what you’re wanting to work on in therapy and share a little more about me so we can make sure were both a good fit for one another.

  • Yes. I spent the beginning of my career navigating community mental health and am always available for referrals if you don’t think we’d be a good fit and/or if you’re looking for something else. I’m here to support you.

  • Yes. I spent the beginning of my career specializing in gender affirming care in South Florida. I follow the guidelines set forth by the World Professional Association for Transgender Heath in alignment with federal and state guidelines. Learn more about how I navigate gender affirming letters here.

  • Yes. I believe that all mental health providers should offer accessible options for services. In addition to accepting insurance, I offer limited sliding scale fees. If you’re interested in working together and needing a reduced cost for services, please reach out to me.

  • That’s a great question. I currently see clients in Florida and am in the process in getting licensed in other states for telehealth. If you’re wanting to work together and don’t live in Florida, reach out to me. I’m always open in getting licensed in other states to accommodate clients.