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08/30/2025
🏀✨ Thank You, Orlando Magic! ✨🏀
This week, our Broken Wings therapists had the honor of presenting a signed basketball to the 💙 Every one of our counselors put their name on it as a symbol of the healing, hope, and teamwork we bring to our community.
The Magic have gone above and beyond for us, donating tickets so our team could enjoy a night of fun, laughter, and connection. For those of us who spend our days helping others carry their struggles, this reminder of joy was priceless. 💫
🧠 What is EMDR Therapy? (Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing)
EMDR is a structured therapy proven to help people heal from trauma, PTSD, anxiety, and depression by reprocessing painful memories so they no longer feel overwhelming.
✨ The 8 Phases of EMDR:
History Taking – Learning your story & identifying target memories.
Preparation – Building trust & learning grounding techniques.
Assessment – Identifying negative beliefs tied to traumatic memories.
Desensitization – Using bilateral stimulation (eye movements/tapping) to reduce intensity.
Installation – Replacing negative beliefs with positive ones.
Body Scan – Releasing trauma stored physically in the body.
Closure – Ensuring stability at the end of each session.
Reevaluation – Checking progress & continuing healing next session.
📊 Data: EMDR has been recognized by the World Health Organization (WHO) and the American Psychiatric Association as an effective treatment for trauma.
📍 Available in Lake Nona, Conway, Lakeland, Bradenton, Melbourne & Online
📞 321-701-3064 | 🌐 www.brokenwings.org
08/29/2025
💙 Bringing Healing to Lakeland 🦋
Broken Wings is proud to serve families in Polk County through our partnership at:
📍 St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church, 1820 E. County Road 540A, Lakeland, FL 33813
✨ Services in Lakeland include:
Individual therapy for children, teens, and adults
EMDR trauma therapy
Couples and family counseling
Play therapy and expressive arts for kids
Our goal is to make mental health services accessible across Central Florida, from Orlando to Lakeland, Melbourne, and beyond.
📍 Locations in Lake Nona, Conway, Lakeland, Bradenton, Melbourne + Online
📞 321-701-3064 | 🌐 www.brokenwings.org
08/28/2025
Online Therapy
💻 Healing Without Boundaries: Online Therapy with Broken Wings
Not near one of our locations? No problem. Broken Wings offers secure, HIPAA-compliant video sessions across Florida, so you can access therapy from the comfort of your home.
✨ Online therapy is perfect for:
Busy parents balancing work and family life
College students away from home
Professionals who travel often
Anyone preferring the privacy of their own space
Our therapists specialize in trauma recovery, anxiety, depression, ADHD, and family support—whether in person or online.
📍 Serving clients statewide via telehealth
📞 321-701-3064
🌐 www.brokenwings.org
08/28/2025
Without sleep, the risk of anxiety, depression, and irritability skyrockets.
📊 Science says:
Adults need 7–9 hours of sleep nightly (CDC).
Chronic sleep deprivation is linked to 48% higher risk of depression (National Sleep Foundation).
Poor sleep increases cortisol, the body’s stress hormone, making it harder to regulate emotions.
💡 Tips for better rest:
✔ Turn off screens 30 minutes before bed (blue light disrupts melatonin).
✔ Stick to a consistent sleep schedule—even on weekends.
✔ Keep your bedroom cool and dark for deeper rest.
✔ Try journaling or deep breathing before bed to calm your mind.
💙 Remember: Rest is part of recovery. Therapy and healthy sleep habits together create a strong foundation for mental wellness.
📍 Locations in Lake Nona, Conway, Lakeland, Bradenton, Melbourne + Online
📞 321-701-3064 | 🌐 www.brokenwings.org
08/27/2025
COUPLE'S THERAPY IN LAKE NONA
Every relationship has its ups and downs. But sometimes, the challenges—whether it’s communication struggles, conflict, trust issues, or the stress of daily life—can feel too heavy to carry alone. That’s where therapy can help.
✨ What is Couple’s Therapy?
Couple’s therapy provides a safe, supportive space where both partners can be heard without judgment. With the guidance of a licensed therapist, you’ll learn to:
✔ Improve communication & resolve conflict in healthy ways
✔ Rebuild trust and intimacy
✔ Strengthen emotional connection
✔ Develop tools for navigating life transitions together
✔ Heal from past hurts or patterns that keep showing up
✨ Our Approach
At Broken Wings, we understand that no two couples are alike. Our therapists use evidence-based techniques such as Gottman Method, CBT, and EMDR (when trauma impacts the relationship)—always meeting you where you are and helping you grow as partners.
✨ Why Now?
The truth is: waiting only makes distance grow. Taking the step toward therapy today can prevent small cracks from becoming deep divides tomorrow.
📍 Available at all of our Central Florida locations: Lake Nona, Conway, Lakeland, Bradenton, Melbourne
💻 Online sessions available for couples across Florida
📞 Call us today to book your first session: 321-701-3064
🌐 Learn more: www.brokenwings.org
(English & Spanish speaking professionals available)
Because every love story deserves the chance to heal, grow, and thrive. 💙
08/27/2025
Meet Tammy Carvalho, Founder & CEO of Broken Wings Ministry
Tammy is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, EMDR Certified, and a Qualified Supervisor with the State of Florida. She founded Broken Wings to honor her brother Jimbo, and to create a space where healing is possible even in brokenness.
With over 15 years of experience, Tammy has worked with:
✔️ Children & teens with ADHD, ODD, bipolar disorder, trauma, and anxiety
✔️ Adults with depression, PTSD, schizophrenia, and mood disorders
✔️ Families and couples navigating conflict, grief, and addiction
Tammy’s approach blends professional expertise with deep compassion: “My goal is to meet each client where they are, empower them, and give them tools to heal—one session at a time.”
📞 321-701-3064 | 🌐 www.br
Your favorite therapists online and in person in Orlando, Lake Nona, Melbourne, Lakeland, and more!
08/26/2025
Partnership Highlight – Frutta Bowls Hunters Creek
🥝🍓 Smoothies with Purpose!
Did you know that when you visit Frutta Bowls in Hunters Creek, you can round up your bill to donate to Broken Wings Ministry?
That small change funds something priceless:
✔️ A child’s first therapy session
✔️ A mom’s access to trauma counseling
✔️ A teen finding support for anxiety
📅 This Round-Up Campaign runs August 1 – October 31, giving you the chance to enjoy your favorite acai bowls and smoothies while helping us provide mental health care to those who can’t afford it.
💙 Counseling Closer to Home for East Orlando Families
Did you know Broken Wings offers therapy in Conway, Orlando?
At our Conway Gardens Ministry Center (1900 Conway Gardens Rd, Orlando, FL 32806), families in East Orlando can access the same trauma-informed, compassionate counseling available at all of our locations.
✨ Services available in Conway:
Therapy for children, teens, and adults
Couples & family counseling
Trauma recovery with EMDR
Faith-informed counseling in a safe, respectful environment
Our mission is to make mental health services accessible across Central Florida—because healing should never feel out of reach.
🐶✨ Happy National Dog Day! Meet Winter, our newest team member at Broken Wings Ministry.
Did you know that animals, especially dogs, have a powerful impact on our mental health?
✔️ Petting a dog for just 10 minutes can reduce cortisol (stress hormone) levels.
✔️ Interaction with therapy dogs boosts oxytocin, the “bonding hormone,” improving mood and calm.
✔️ Studies show animal-assisted therapy lowers anxiety, blood pressure, and even symptoms of PTSD.
At Broken Wings, Winter isn’t just a mascot, she’s part of our mission to create a safe, healing environment. Soon, Winter will be joining us in sessions and community days, reminding us that healing can be as simple as love, connection, and presence.
💙 Come meet Winter at our Lake Nona office on Wednesdays, where you can take photos with her (and our wings mural 🦋).
🧠 Meet Your Hippocampus: The Brain’s Memory Keeper
The hippocampus is a small, seahorse-shaped structure in your brain, and it plays a big role in storing and organizing memories. It helps you make sense of your experiences and place them in the right “timeline.”
👉 The challenge? Trauma can disrupt how the hippocampus works. Instead of storing memories as “in the past,” the brain can feel like the traumatic event is still happening right now. That’s why flashbacks, nightmares, or sudden waves of fear feel so real.
💙 The good news: therapy can help re-train the hippocampus. With treatments like EMDR, your brain can reprocess traumatic memories, file them where they belong, and allow you to move forward without being hijacked by the past.
At Broken Wings, we help restore balance so your mind can tell the difference between then and now.
📍 Offices across Central Florida + Online
📞 321-701-3064 | 🌐 www.brokenwings.org
With offices in Lake Nona, Orlando, Melbourne, Lakeland and Bradenton as well as online therapy.
08/25/2025
📍✨ Lake Nona: Our Home Base for Healing
Located at 8257 Narcoossee Park Dr, Suite 508C, Orlando, FL 32822, our Lake Nona office is the heart of Broken Wings Ministry.
Here, our licensed counselors provide:
✔️ Individual Therapy for children, teens, and adults
✔️ Couples & Family Counseling for stronger relationships
✔️ Trauma Therapy (including EMDR) for PTSD, anxiety, and depression
✔️ Play & Expressive Arts Therapy for children as young as 5
💻 And if you can’t make it in person, we offer secure online sessions, so healing is always within reach.
Lake Nona families, your mental health matters. Let us walk with you.
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This is my story. It all began in a community garden with my clients in the summer of 2014. God drew me to this picture above of the butterfly. The butterfly had a ripped wing and God spoke Broken Wings to my spirit, but that is all the Lord had given me at that time. I went home later that day and pondered what I had seen and heard and hid it in my heart.
Let me introduce myself, my name is Tammy Carvalho. I am a licensed mental health counselor with the State of Florida. During the summer of 2014, I was the Director of Operations/Mental Health Counselor for an outpatient clinic for adults who suffered from anxiety and or depression. My clients and I were out in a community garden. This particular day was like any other, but this was not a ordinary day. This day would now be my song.
Fast forward several months, I was home sick on Christmas Eve with the stomach flu. My husband was in South Africa burying his dad. Then, I got the life changing phone call from my father. Jimbo, my brother, died of a he**in overdose! I thought to myself, “God, can this all really be happening to me right now?” My husband immediately flew home from burying his dad in South Africa and we took the next flight up to NJ for my brother’s funeral. It was at this time my husband and I knew Broken Wings was about Jimbo and remembering him. At the funeral we dedicated Broken Wings Ministry, a 501c3 non profit organization, to help people like my brother.
I’m praising my savior all the day long! Growing up my brother had extreme anxiety and depression along with trauma he couldn’t escape from. He would use his drug of choice to numb his pain. We begged him to come out of his house to try and love on him. However, he wouldn’t budge. His home was a safe place. We wanted him to try and go to AA meetings. He did go one time, but couldn’t return due to his social anxiety. He also had another darkness, his he**in use that none of us knew about. We offered to pay for residential treatment centers and to exhaust all of our assets to try and save him but in the end, it was his choice and he didn’t want to go.
My saving grace and blessed assurance is knowing Jesus is mine! Jesus was also my brother’s savior! Jimbo accepted Jesus into his heart when he was a young child. I know when God takes me home to be with the Lord in heaven, I will also see my brother again! Therefore, I write this foretaste of glory divine as a humble servant to my Master and as a calling to fulfill a purpose for mine, my family, and so many other lives!
God has given me bits and pieces of His bigger plan for Broken Wings! We have an outpatient counseling center up and running. This center offers healing from trauma with EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing), animal therapy, and garden therapy. Jimbo would have never gone into a traditional counseling office! But, he would go out in a garden or play with some animals! As a mental health counselor, these environments are extremely healing and beneficial to heal ones mental health! Not to mention, to also break a stigma in our society that says going to a therapist/counselor means your crazy or you can’t handle your problems! At our outpatient center, we offer services for people who can afford or have the means along with people who can’t afford our services.
We want to add more puzzle pieces to God’s bigger picture! He has given me 3 holistic, residential homes that we would like to get up and running. The first will be the Freedom Home! This will house 10 women. 7 will have means and 3 will not have means. This will be a home for women who have suffered from substance abuse and mental health issues. Where they can heal in a natural and holistic (looking at the whole person, body, mind, and spirit) way in a family/home like environment! We stress family/home environment in a professional manner due to the healing element and the need for restoration of ones soul! After discharge and graduation, we will offer our alumni services such as subsidized outpatient counseling for life and alumni services. We want to stick by our clients sides for life, knowing that recovery is a life long process! We believe the traditional residential centers lack this vital element.
After the Freedom Home is bought, established, and running in the community, a second home for children will be purchased. Lastly, a home for men as well. We need your help in building this Freedom Home! Please consider donating today. Thank you for listening and letting me tell my story! Many blessings to you and your life as we all live for such a needed time as this!
