Total Life Counseling Center Review

I do not recommend being an intern at total life counseling. I was an intern here during my junior year of being an undergraduate. I didn t learn much and they just made me do the work that the administrative assistants did not want to do, such as scanning papers all day. Even though I completed 30 hours I never received a letter of recommendation because they require you to complete 240 hours which is ridiculous. I ve completed a total of 100 hours at 3 different locations and got 3 letters of recommendations. I wish I could give a better compliment on the mental health services they provided but they did not allow me to observe as much as I could have. There s better places who show you the respect that you deserve. Jim West never even acknowledge me when he would walk through the doors. The only nice person I interacted with was the office manager.

Absolutely love Dana! She is a wonderful counselor. She is very neutral. Her suggestions are very practical and valuable.

Awesome program. Took an anger management course with Total Life Counseling. I can say it has truly been a blessing and helped change my life for the better. Thanks Jim West and the rest of the staff there.

I have been seeing Anna Vita for about three years and she is one of the best counselors I have ever worked with. Anna really helps you see things inside yourself and helps you realize that you have the tools to improve yourself. She introduced me to EMDR therapy which has been a truly life changing method for me. I highly recommend Anna to anyone who is experiencing PTSD, depression and/or anxiety, she will help you change your life for the better, and for good.

Total Life Counseling listens to your issues and then pairs you with a therapist they think would work best for you. I was assigned to Teresa and I couldn't have been happier! She was so kind, patient, and understanding. She was a sympathetic and supportive person who I could trust and talk to about anything. I really needed that in my life at the time. I don't live in Orlando anymore, but she is still the best therapist I've ever had.

I adopted my son at 5.5 and Jim and Jamie were a huge part of our first couple of years. We started with behavior group and outings that Jim lead and my son had huge social gains and I also gained skills on how to help socially grow. He had extensive trauma so we also started seeing Jamie for play therapy and she identified some of the experiences she thought he had based on his play. I spoke with his biological grandmother a year later and was explaining some of the things that had happened to my son and Jamie was spot on. Not only did they help us with emotional struggles but Jim referred us to a doctor because he suspected food sensitivities were triggers. He was spot on and my son had many medical issues going on that had previously be dismissed and is now a happy healthy 10 year old with a lot of friends and perfect score on the FSA test...thank you Jim and Jamie!!!!

My daughter has been seeing Anna Vita for PTSD for a few years on and odd. Recently Anna recommended a new type of therapy to her. EMDR - eye movement desensitization reprocessing. Anna has bonded well with my daughter and she trusts her recommendations. She has had two visits and feels this will be a good choice.

My daughters main goal is to get off the heavy medications that have been prescribed to her. She does care for the way they make her feel. She wants to move forward and live a normal healthy life. Anna has been a great asset to Her.

The whole team at Total Life Counseling are professional and go above and beyond to help their patients.

Thanks for making a difference in my daughters life.

Jim West and his cracker jack team of therapists are excellent. They engage in proactive methods to help their clients deal with depression, divorce, anxiety among many other issues. We send him our clients because we know they will be in great hands!

Jim West is the Best! He made a huge impact on my life years ago and I would love for him to help my son. -Thank you Jim

Total Life gets the job done! Jim West is just awesome! I had the awesome, rewarding opportunity to receive therapy not only for my daughter, who was diagnosed with ADHD/EBD, but for the entire family as a result of being on TDJakes show! Jim has been the most effective to date. Thanks Jim! God bless!

I worked with the TLC team for a few years. Counselors are great at their job and the staff are professional and caring. Had a great time helping with weekly groups and company planned retreats. I would recommend this business for counseling, internship, and work. A great environment all around!

We started going to Jim West because our 3 rd grader with ADHD was struggling with teasing in school. Kids would make fun of simple things and he just couldn t deal with it. We had a couple of private sessions with Jim and joined the social group where he played with other kids his age and practice the new skills. Now almost 2 years later our son loves going to school. Is A Honor rolls. Has lots of friends, very confident and loves going to school (on most days). We appreciate Tim helping out son plus us as parents the skills to deal with different behaviors. Also lead us in right direction to have boy tested and taught us resources that Orange Country has which I believe has helped him with his academic growth.

We started seeing Jim West last year, at the suggestion of our wonderful holistic doctor (who also works in conjunction with Jim). His expertise in child ADHD/Autism has helped immensely with our 6 year old twins behavior issues. He doesn't focus on changing the children, but more equipping parents with an arsenal of tools to help handle any given situation in a calm, effective manor. He is incredibly thorough with his advice and even goes the extra mile to email the suggestions talked about it in the session, which allows for a refresher in remembering what to say and do when situations arise. I have learned so much from him and it has made a HUGE difference in how we handle things at home, and, in turn, how our children respond. It's truly made us more responsive and understanding and less reactive, which ultimately has cultivated a calmer household. I HIGHLY recommend Jim West to anyone in search of help with parenting special needs children. He is a true gem in our community.

Anna Vita is an amazing counselor. She is compassionate and empathetic and kind. She helps one think of things they wouldn t normally and is a great help in my self growth. She is a great partner for the change in myself I am looking for. I think she would be extremely helpful to anyone who comes to see her. I recommend her highly. Why walk your path to self discovery alone? You could have an excellent navigator along the way.

A really great place which helps in a very logical way, which makes sense. Really opened my eyes. Totally recommended.

Total Life Counseling Center are blessed to have amazing counselors who are dedicated to the well being of their clients.

There are no words in the world to thank Jim West enough for the huge impact that he makes in our son life since he started the social skills groups 6 weeks ago. Our son is more focused at the school s tasks and he has not showed any behavior at school. He is happier now and less anxious.

Great staff, great management team. Thank you guys for all you do

I reached out to Jim and his team at a vulnerable time in life when I really needed some help as I walked through some difficult times. Jim and a fellow councilor were super receptive and helped me unpack a lot of difficult stuff and I couldn t be more thankful. Their care for their clients is evident in every interaction and it provided a safe place to learn and grow. Highly recommended for anyone who is looking for a great team to work through life stuff with.

I would like to thank my counselor Anna for the success of my therapy. I arrived at a very difficult time and today I feel completely happy. I indicate to all Brazilians this super competent professional who has exceeded all the limits of my expectations.

Jim helped my teenage daughter get her life back. She was on numerous medications to help manage her mood swings. With Jim's guidance we were able to put together a specific strategy for her growth. She is off all medications and thriving. She is much more clear headed and taking responsibility for her actions.

Total Life Counseling is a wonderful organization throughout Central Florida. Jim West and his team of counselors are able to work with a variety of issues with children and families. They provide excellent support for children with ADHD, ASD, LD, as well as interventions for social skills. Sibling and family counseling services are a part of their program too. We frequently work together on cases when we do psychoeducational evaluations and I am confident when we refer clients that they will be well taken care of. I highly recommend the counseling and social skills services at TLC!

Jim is a fantastic listener and does a superb job of analyzing a situation and offering not only great advice but resources to get you started immediately.

I strongly recommended this place, Excellent service .

Jim West and his team of professionals do a fantastic job

A family member attends to counseling at talc and couldn't be more pleased with the results in progress, Thank you staff!

I worked with Jim and his team in a professional partnership. Each summer Jim would bring groups of children to the summer camp I was directing for 1 week. I was able to witness first hand the positive impact his counseling services were having on each of the campers who attended. It was great to see campers "Graduate" from Jim's program with the social skills to attend the camp without the need for TLC support. True evidence that the TLC team can make a difference. I highly recommend Jim West and his team at TLC to anyone who is looking for a great partnership opportunity.

Was recently introduced to Jim West by a great friend of mine who like me refers clients needing mental health and substance abuse counseling all over the state. Can't say enough about Jim's personality and passion for helping people. TLC's team of professionals will certainly make the difference when dealing with the toughest obstacles life can produce. Look forward to using Jim West and TLC's resources for clients I'm so fortunate to help in the future.

It has been excellent collaborating with jim. His practice comes highly recommended.

Anna introduced me to EMDR. EMDR is a client driven process. Going through the process is an ongoing journey of self discovery & healing. After several weeks of EMDR, I now have a positive outlook on life. I feel renewed with more clarity, self- awareness, & empowerment. Thank you Anna for guiding me through this process.

I have worked with Jim for several years through the social skills groups and camps. He is a compassionate individual who deeply cares for his clients. It is always a pleasure and fulfilling experience when working with TLC.

Jim West is a great guy he has guided me through a lot of things. I had a connection with him right away and he makes a great counselor. I highly recommend Total Life Counseling!

Total Life Counseling is an amazing place. I cannot explain enough the positive results my son has had from his sessions with Jim & Anna. Kudos to the best counselors ever. Definitely recommend using them.

Dr. West and his team of counselors and staff have been an amazing asset to my family in helping not only my daughter, but my family to cope, manage, and even thrive regarding Autism and ADHD. The social struggles that go along with both conditions can wear families down and tear them apart. The courtesy, professionalism, and compassionate help we ve gotten over the years from Total Life Counseling and Dr. West have kept us going strong.

The staff here is very kind and they have helped me so much and I m glad that I was able to find Total Life Counseling! When thinking as a 19 year old making a transition into adult hood, Jim West and TLC were able to help me see a different path to take and has lead me into a career and a future I wouldn't have foreseen without there help. Even now when I'm not physically in Florida, I am still on the phone with Jim West to keep branching and exercising my mind to stay healthy.

Jim West as a individual person is one of the most down to earth and humble person I've ever met in my life time. I am very glad that I was able to take the step as a person to get into counseling because it has opened up so many doors for me all because of Jim and his amazing staff. If any person is able to turn a life around and make you think about different outcomes then Total Life Counseling is the place for you. I have been held accountable to the point that I've been able to reassess my own actions and life, being able to make a complete U-turn into being able to have the confidence and self-belief that I can be whatever I put my mind to and striving for greatness!

Jim West and his team do a phenomenal job at listening and providing excellent service to everyone. If you haven't had a chance to speak with TLC I would highly recommend them to anyone. Thank you for your professional knowledge and serving heart.

Both of my daughters, 19 & 16 years of age love Jim West and his team, they highly recommend TLC counseling and so do I. Great mentoring and parenting tips to make the teenage years smooth sailing, thanks Jim

During the several months that I worked with Anna in Orlando I was introduced to many helpful and life impacting techniques and perspectives that have helped me to calm my mind and grow in clarity. Through mindfulness practice and meditation that Anna helped me work with, I am now able to welcome challenges and thoughts with a more peaceful awareness and I have become significantly more compassionate towards myself as I maintain a much stronger focus on the present moment.

Jim and his team are great and I highly recommend them.

The staff is all so caring and professional. They are highly trained in a variety of different therapies. This is definitely one of my favorite counseling centers to refer people to.

Jim West is an incredibly knowledgable and thoughtful Counselor. He and his team specialize in multiple behavioral areas and have provided exceptional content and help to the community at large. I highly recommend Total Life Counseling Center!

Total Life Counseling are a fantastic organization. I would highly recommend them for their knowledge and experience in helping others

TLC has an experienced & caring team! I appreciate their holistic approach with their patients and I highly recommend them to my patients.

Jim really has the experience and training to do what is best for our children, and makes sure that they have a sense of purpose and empowerment to succeed! I cannot recommend him highly enough! I wish that there were more dedicated counselors that get to the source of the problem, like he does!

Jesse Ewing is truly a life saver. He helped to give us the tools to conquer life as a team and communicate healthily in difficult situations. He really helped to set us up for success. We truly can't thank him enough.

I ve worked with Jim professionally and admire his dedication to helping all families.

No sure how you are getting these 5 starts reviews but seems to me that is just a marketing strategy. I have been ignored no one time but two times from your staff. There did not return the call ever and what is even worse after talking to me through the Google messaging system your employee just disappeared leaving me just waiting for HOURS. If that is how you are training your personnel I cant imagine what will be next. Awful customer service.

5 STARS!!!! I am loving what I am learning from this program, it is empowering my son to take ownership and better understand himself, and how to do what is best for him, and for us as parents to help and support him.

Jim West is an icon. He is the man, the myth, the legend. I m so grateful to have worked with a 6 4 beastly demigod that we call Jim. He is super kind and caring. 10/10 experience he is fabulous. If you are looking for a outstanding, professional, and compassionate therapist, your search is over... Jim west is your man. He has absolutely transformed my life, I don t know where I would be without him.

I went to this group several years ago about my son. They were very hard to deal with and told me to see someone else about the childhood trauma I experienced growing up. They are not recommended by me.

It does not excuse the way you handled the whole situation. Really bad form dear

Jim is an insightful counselor and coach. He's helped me with relationship coaching and has really helped me put things into perspective at critical times.

Very disappointed with Jim West. He really doesn't try to understand where you're coming from or try to listen to you. All he does is care about putting money in his pocket and being right all the time. I don't know how he stays in business. He should be shut down and reported. He's arrogant and argumentative.

Anna Vita is an amazing therapist who is genuinely invested in the success and peace of her clients. She is warm, caring and you know she is intentionally listening to better understand your personal experience. I m sincerely grateful for the journey and the growth I ve experienced alongside her and know that I m a better person because of it.

Jim West is very educated in his specialized fields with adolescents and males- but most of all-he truly cares! I know this and others have shared this with me too.

Jim West and his team are very professional and do a great job of focusing on the patient's needs and not just categorizing people into certain boxes. We were recommended a new vitamin for our child to help with anxiety and fear and the results have been amazing. Thanks for all you do.

Jim West was my youth pastor when I was a teenager. He took the time to make sure he listened to our needs and showed us the right way. He is an amazing man that truly cares about the people he sees. I also did counseling with Jim and he always helped me with what I was dealing with. I am grateful for Jim and will always be. Thank you Jim for giving to the Lord! And using the gift he has given you!

As soon as we become parents there seems to be an internal switch that flips within us igniting a desire to be better... better parents, better role models, better people in general. However, unlike our profession, most of us are never properly educated or obtain that "expert" status in these precious areas. That is where Jim West, and his team at TLC, comes in. Over the years I've watched videos, read books, and talked to several "professionals" on the topics of parenting and relationships. To date I have never met a more warm hearted or knowledgeable person than Jim. He is someone that you cannot help but genuinely like and, more importantly, his creative techniques and methods yield amazing results.

Several years ago, after relocating a few times, our young daughter found it challenging to make the adjustment. Heck, I guess we all found it a bit challenging. Rather than tiptoe around the issues, we reached out to Jim and he offered some of the best guidance ever. His wisdom during that period helped steer everything back on track and running smoothly. Not only did Jim offer great techniques but he was able to give us a better understanding of the phycological and physiological impacts of virtually every change in our life; from dietary to environmental and beyond. From time to time we were also able to casually talk with other parents and heard nothing but sheer gratitude for Jim's role in their family. And, as you might expect, our daughter and the other kids felt just as warmly about him as we did.

There is really not much more to say. Life is filled with countless forks in the road and obstacles to navigate. Having someone like Jim West in your corner astronomically improves your ability to successfully navigate that road. People place so much value on making the right investments, the best improvements to our homes, and the right career choices. In my opinion, the benefits from these areas simply pale in comparison to what you will personally gain from your investment in Jim and TLC.

My therapist was the best therapist I ever had. This highly professional, totally awesome person helped me get my life on track, which is something I never thought possible. Staff is professional, and the place is very clean. Everyone is kind, and nobody is condescending. The best place for therapy in all of Orlando, and possibly all of Florida. Thank you for everything.

Jim has been a wonderful and informative presenter at several school Parent Education events. We value his thoughts, research and stories he shares to help our parents!