CJ Varghese
LMFT • Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
About
Integrating personal experience with professional expertise, CJ Varghese, LMFT, offers a unique approach to counseling that draws from his journey of overcoming abuse and addictions. His belief in the human capacity for healing and authentic relationships forms the cornerstone of his therapeutic practice. With over eight years of counseling experience, CJ brings a wealth of knowledge and a passion for helping people live closer to their true potential.
CJ's educational background is as diverse as his approach to therapy. Holding a master's degree in Marriage and Family Therapy, he combines this with his earlier career experience, including a Master's in Software Engineering and work with the US Army. This blend of technical and interpersonal skills allows him to offer a well-rounded perspective to his clients.
Specializing in a wide range of services, CJ offers talk therapy, marital counseling, and employs advanced techniques such as Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Reconsolidation of Traumatic Memories (RTM), and Emotion Focused Therapy (EFT). His areas of expertise encompass trauma and PTSD, anxiety, depression, relationship counseling, addiction, gender identity, and financial counseling.
CJ's client focus spans adolescents aged 14-19 and adults, providing a safe space for individuals across different life stages. His personal life, including a 14-year marriage and two daughters, informs his understanding of family dynamics and relationships.
At the heart of CJ's practice is a profound love for his work, evident in his career change from software engineering to counseling. This passion, combined with his diverse background and specialized training, enables him to offer compassionate, effective support to those seeking to heal, grow, and live more authentically.
Qualifications
Education
- Master of Marriage and Family Therapy
- Master of Software Engineering
State Licenses
- Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
Specialties & Expertise
Specializations
- Addiction
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Marital and Premarital
- PTSD
- Trauma
State Licenses
- Florida
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Locations
First Orlando Counseling - Bruton Boulevard
3125 Bruton Blvd
Orlando, FL 32805