George Allmaras, LMHC

Adults, Couples, Family Therapist

About George Allmaras, LMHC

Licensed Mental Health Counselor – Adults & Couples
Director of Adult Counseling Services | Orlando Office

If you’re an adult or couple carrying a lot—long-term stress, anxiety or depression, unresolved trauma, intimacy or sexual struggles, or a relationship that feels strained or disconnected—it can be hard to know where to turn. You may feel stuck in the same patterns, tired of pretending things are “fine,” or worried that it’s too late to fix what’s been damaged.

George specializes in meeting you in those complicated spaces with steadiness, clarity, and respect—whether you’re seeking individual support, marriage counseling, or help healing from trauma or betrayal. His goal is to help you move from feeling overwhelmed, stuck, and alone to feeling more grounded, connected, and equipped with practical tools you can use in everyday life and relationships.

With more than 25 years of experience, George Allmaras, LMHC, brings a deep well of clinical insight, warmth, and professionalism to his work with adults and couples. He is a seasoned Licensed Mental Health Counselor and the Director of Adult Counseling Services at The Counseling Corner. Whether you are navigating personal challenges, healing from past wounds, or strengthening your relationship, George offers a safe, judgment-free space for meaningful growth and change for all people.

Who George Often Works With

  • Adults navigating depression, anxiety, past abuse, grief, chronic stress, or life transitions who want to feel more grounded, hopeful, and in control.

  • Couples & Spouses working through communication breakdown, emotional distance, conflict cycles, trust issues, betrayal, or sexual and intimacy concerns.

  • Survivors of Trauma & Abuse (including childhood abuse and sexual trauma) who are ready to process what happened in a safe, steady, and deeply respectful environment.

  • Individuals Facing Complex Grief or Health-Related Stress who need support carrying loss, illness, or multiple emotional burdens at once.

George specializes in individual counseling for adults, marriage counseling, and couples therapy, guiding clients through the complexities of communication, emotional intimacy, healing past wounds, family dysfunction, conflict resolution, and relational healing. He addresses trauma issues, relational issues, and intimacy concerns across all relationship types. Recognizing that sexual health is often a key component of relational wellness, George also holds advanced certification in Sex Therapy. This specialized training equips him to compassionately and skillfully address sexual dysfunction, intimacy concerns, and deep-rooted sexual trauma—either individually or within the couple’s work.

Areas of Focus

George’s approach is both compassionate and evidence-based, grounded in decades of experience treating a wide range of concerns, including:

  • Depression and anxiety disorders

  • Childhood abuse and trauma

  • Sexual trauma and PTSD

  • Grief and complicated loss

  • Chronic illness and health-related stress

  • Anger management and emotional regulation

  • Self-worth and identity struggles

  • Relationship and communication difficulties

Over the years, George has held leadership roles in several major organizations, including serving as Director of the Sexual Trauma Recovery Center and Director of the Child Protection Team at Arnold Palmer Hospital. He has also contributed his expertise to the Orlando Regional Health Care Systemthe Family Research and Guidance Center, and the Center for Counseling and Consulting, bringing a wealth of experience to every client interaction.

George holds a bachelor’s degree in Psychology from the University of Florida, an MBA from the University of Miami, and a master’s degree in Mental Health Counseling from the University of Central Florida. This unique blend of clinical training and business acumen supports his deeply empathetic and results-oriented approach to therapy.

What It’s Like to Work With George

Clients experience George as calm, kind, thoughtful, and deeply steady. He listens carefully to your story, asks wise, helpful questions when needed, and offers practical tools rather than quick fixes or clichés. His style is warm, caring, and professional—rooted in respect for the courage it takes to show up and a commitment to helping you make meaningful, sustainable changes in your life and relationships.

At the heart of George’s work is a profound respect for what it takes to seek help. He believes that healing is possible, relationships can be restored, and individuals can rediscover their strength and purpose, regardless of how complex the journey may seem.

How to Get Started With George

  1. Contact our office – call 407-843-4968 or email us at info@counselingcorner.net and mention you’d like to meet with George.

  2. Schedule an initial session – share what’s been going on, ask questions, and talk through your goals.

  3. Create a plan together – if it feels like a good fit, you and George will outline clear next steps for therapy.

To schedule with George, call 407-843-4968 or contact us online and mention his name.

 

In-Network Insurance

  • Cigna

  • United

  • Aetna

  • Blue Cross Blue Shield

  • Optum

  • Oscar

  • Diocese of Orlando, Washington, Camden

  • Victims Compensation

  • United, Cigna, and Aetna EAPs are also accepted

  • Out-of-Network - When clients have out-of-network medical insurance benefits, they may still see the provider of their choice.

No Insurance?

George offers individual sessions at self-pay rates. Sliding Scales are negotiated and approved by the therapists themselves.

 

Some of George's Specialties

 

Marriage & Couples Counseling

Whether married or dating, we may find ourselves needing help or guidance in our relationships or even within ourselves. Doesn’t matter how long you’ve been together, everyone deserves a chance to sit down and work through what is causing strain or concern in your relationship. Not all couples are the same, some need more minor, touch-and-go type of therapy. Some may feel they need a greater overhaul in their lives. Often times, couples may come to counseling to prevent problems while some come to solve current problems or even to heal from past relationship wounds. Whatever your goals may be, our counselors are here to sit with you and help you, your relationship, and your family.

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Pre-Marital Counseling

Chances are, if you are getting married you may feel like your relationship is already in a good place. You may also feel as if you want to be fully prepared for the journey you both are ready to take. Premarital counseling helps couples prepare for marriage by ensuring that you and your partner have a healthy and strong understanding of each other and matrimony. Here we can help you develop marital skills and communication techniques while also helping you both through identifying and working with or through any weaknesses in your relationship.

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Sexual Abuse Treatment &

Trauma Therapy

Opening up about sexual trauma can be confusing, uncomfortable, or even painful. Coming to this page and taking the time to read this is a wonderful start in healing this trauma and at the Counseling Corner you don’t have to endure that pain alone. We understand it may feel like opening a fresh wound, but with our providers extensive experience in the field there is help for you. Your experience is not minimized to a statistic or a burden, especially not here.

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