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Dena Damaskinos is a licensed mental health counselor. Dena engages with her patients to help them find a sense of empowerment. By validating her patients’ emotions and helping them feel heard, Dena helps her patients identify what’s keeping them stuck and what changes they need to make to see healing in their lives. Dena helps her patients explore avenues for healing. It all begins with reaching out to start the conversation.

ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS!!! Living in spite of... We are all experiencing some life challenge or life challenges, whether it be chronic illness, disability, depression, or everyday stressors. It's time to live instead of existing! Change can be difficult, but it's possible. Let's take the journey together! Your well-being is my priority, and my ultimate goal is to help you become the BEST version of YOU!

Life is difficult, stressful, and complex, and no one is exempted from encountering pitfalls in life. However, you don't have to allow the negative effects of a misfortune to negatively dominate your life for no longer than it should. As normal as it is to be knocked off your feet by a critical incident in your life, it is also normal to be resilient and get back on your feet by the power of the Holy Spirit. As a Christian, and Pastor and Clinical Christian Counselor I am available to listen to your story and offer Biblical tools to assist in your restoration.

In my practice, you will find a welcoming and serene atmosphere, and a kind, nonjudgmental therapist with many years of experience working with people facing challenges in their lives. I specialize in treating people who have experienced trauma, loss, or grief, as well as anxiety and depression. I also assist patients with parenting education and techniques. I work with children, adolescents, and adults of all ages.

Margaret "Stephanie" Ruanto is a licensed clinical social worker. Stephanie understands that it can be overwhelming to seek treatment. Asking for help is a tough decision for many people and trusting a therapist with their personal feelings and information is often anxiety-producing. Stephanie offers support and a listening ear as her patients find relief from the burdens of emotional distress. Her goal is to foster growth in her patients so they can find solutions to improve their quality of life. Stephanie has been providing therapy since 1988 and works with all patients over 18.

My name is Amanda Walker-Smitherman, I am licensed as a Clinical Social Worker & as a Yoga Instructor. My practice is Sunshine Psychotherapy Services, LLC named after Florida, the sunshine state, a space of warmth & growth I hope to offer every therapeutic relationship. Every person has the light within them to shine. 
I received my Masters of Clinical Social Work from Florida State University and my Graduate Residency at the University of South Florida’s Psychiatry and Neuroscience Department, later returning as a licensed practitioner. I have worked in multiple settings: schools, private practices, and medical outpatient clinics.

Laura Calin is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. Laura has experience working with individuals, couples, families, and groups. With her experience, she understands the diverse needs of each patient. As her patient, you will undergo an assessment to determine what your goals are. Once that is determined, Laura creates a plan designed for you. Laura provides the highest level of care, a trusting environment, and a non-judgemental setting for all her patients. Her goal is to help them so that they can see their own potential. She works with ages 10 - 65 and has been working in the field since 1995.

Hello, my name is Dr. Barbara Palomino de Velasco, or if you wish, you may call me "Dr. P." I have been working with adults and families for over 20 years. I have had the privilege of assisting them in communication, problem-solving, depression management, anxiety reduction, substance abuse, sexual issues in relationships, family issues, and life transitions, emphasizing helping them develop adaptive coping skills. Additionally, I train nationwide on law enforcement suicide prevention, critical incidents, and building more resilient first responder families.

We have all been through so much over the last few years. A lot has changed leaving us feeling stagnant, lost, and unsatisfied in some areas of life. I am so proud of you for taking the next steps in healing to become the best version of yourself. We will work together to address the root of your desires and goals within therapy. You deserve a therapist who is committed to your well-being that can relate from an empathetic lens. It is my goal to utilize the latest modalities/approaches that are tailored to your direct needs. You are not what you have gone through-Let's go on this journey together and discover your true light.

***Accepting new clients. Free phone consultation. Certified in telehealth*** Are you experiencing debilitating sadness or depression that keeps you from enjoying life? Do you feel overwhelming stress or anxiety that affects your school, work, relationships, and health? Are you struggling to heal from traumatic experience - accident, disaster, abuse, loss? Have you tried to solve your problems on your own and realized you need help? If you answered yes to any of these questions, I’m glad you’re here. Reaching out for help can be very hard, and you've taken the courageous next step on your path to healing, growing, and thriving.

Hi, my name is Richard Ehrhardt and I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in Florida. I worked in a well-known substance abuse facility, Turning Point of Tampa in their residential and Intensive Outpatient programs. I also have experience in teletherapy and outpatient levels of care in private practice. Complex times in society have increased substance abuse and many are struggling to cope. Unmet needs such as uncertainty, absence of love and significance, and lack of purpose lead to depression, anxiety, guilt, shame and substance abuse. You may be searching for peace, joy, contentment and love, but don't know how to do it alone.

Ms. Jennifer Sims is a Board Certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner who has over 25 years of experience in psychiatry and in a variety of settings including inpatient, academics, and outpatient. Ms. Sims received her Master’s in Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing from Indiana University. She is also a Psychiatric Clinical Nurse Specialist and has an MBA. Her clinical passion is Patient-Centered Care and working in collaboration with Clients to assist them with their mental health well-being. She treats a variety of psychiatric disorders to include, depression, anxiety, and mood disorders.

Hi, I'm Milena and I'm so glad you are here! I've had the honor to support people in their journey using a holistic model for the past 13 years. Breaking unhelpful patterns and learning ways to create your own wellness by regulating your nervous system are at the core of my practice. You will find a non-judgmental, compassionate and safe environment to be vulnerable and dig deep. We will work together to help you understand what you are going through, and why you feel like you do.

My name is Jerry Kuhn and I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor based in Englewood, Florida. I work with clients locally in person and statewide via telehealth. I work with adolescents and adults and specialize in anxiety, stress, and trauma, using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution-Focused and Trauma-Focused Therapy to facilitate change, create goals and overall just feel better.

You can expect a safe place to be your authentic self. You can say what you need to say and feel how you need to feel without fear of judgment. As your therapist, I will be fully engaged in your treatment. I will provide active listening, work with you on identifying destructive thought patterns and teach you how to change the narrative. You will be heard. You will be validated. You will learn how to respond to stressful situations without looking back in regret for what you said or did.

I have been providing therapeutic services since 2013, working with children, adolescents and adults in community-based care. I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and Qualified Supervisor. I earned my Bachelor of Arts Degree in Sociology from Hunter College of NYC and my Master of Arts Degree in Mental Health and School Counseling from Webster University.

It’s the middle of the night, and you glance at the clock. You have to be up for work in a few hours and haven’t slept a bit. Your thoughts are racing, your heart pounding, the tightness in your chest makes it hard to breathe. You’re caught in an anxiety spiral again and don’t know how to get out. In the past, you’ve always found strength in Jesus. But lately, it’s hard to reach him through this cloud of dread. The shame of being a “bad Christian” only compounds your fear. You want desperately to reach out for help, but you’re terrified no one will understand. Or worse, that they will judge you for it. Something needs to change.

I am enthusiastic and passionate about empowering others to reach their full potential! My therapeutic approach is holistic, eclectic and strengths-based, catering to the unique needs of every client.

Kristen Allen is a licensed mental health counselor. Kristen aims to make her patients feel comfortable as she builds rapport with them, allowing the patient to explore themselves confidently and safely. She takes an easygoing, lighthearted approach, tailoring her style to each patient’s personality. She enjoys laughing with her patients, providing an environment that allows them to feel comfortable and speak freely. Kristen believes everyone has something they’re dealing with day-to-day that gets in the way of their happiness. Kristen works with adults from ages 18 to 65.