Website of Elizabeth Bonet, PhD, Florida psychotherapist

I'm a Florida licensed mental health counselor with a PhD in Clinical Psychology. I offer Counseling Services in Plantation, Florida, which is in West Broward County.

Member of Postpartum Support International (PSI)
PSI is a non-profit organization whose mission is to promote awareness, prevention and treatment of mental health issues related to childbearing in every country worldwide.

I specialize in women's issues throughout the lifecycle. Although I mainly see women, I also see men, couples, and families. I have a special section about Postpartum Depression Symptoms if you would like to find out more about Postpartum Depression and Anxiety treatment.

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My Latest "Barely a Blog" Entries:

Creating Space
posted 06/20/09
My practice has changed over the years, as it will for a psychotherapist. I've worked from exploring emotions from the bodily standpoint in the last couple of years. Lately, I'm being drawn more and more to practicing "yoga therapy." Read More . . .

Harvesting the Heart
posted 05/15/09
I'm reading Jodi Picoult's novel "Harvesting the Heart." I've been a fan of hers for a while and it was a last minute addition to my stack at the library. It was published in 1993 and I had no idea it was about postpartum depression. I don't know if Ms. Picoult did either but reading it in 2009, it's crystal clear.
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Escapist Fantasies
posted 04/20/09
Ah, yes, the run out of the house fantasy! Raise your hand if you've had this one. There's not a woman with PPD that I've spoken to that hasn't had these strong urges to just outright escape, run away, run off to some other country and become a librarian. In fact, there's not a mom out there that doesn't have the escapist fantasies from time to time. Read More . . .

Who does it hit?
posted 03/02/09

“I was talking with an OBGYN the other day about who postpartum depression affects - women of any age, race, or income level. It says something elemental that postpartum depression is experienced worldwide. The doctor was saying how one of her friends had PPD and her friend had a beautiful house, family support, a wonderful and supportive husband, everything you could ask for. But was still hit by PPD. Read More . . .