Therapists in 33765

You're always there for those in your life who depend on you; children, partner, friends, co-workers, but you can't find the time to take care of yourself. Sometimes the stressors of life can feel like too much to manage alone. Maybe your past has been too hard to forget. The expectations placed on you are overwhelming or unmanageable. If you are struggling to keep it all going, I offer a safe space in my office for you to sit back, take a deep breath, and refocus. I want you to bring all of your emotional "stuff" to my office and we will sort through it together. Leave it all behind so you can finally make yourself a priority.

Are you a Christian woman who feels beaten down, misunderstood, overwhelmed, anxious, sad, or lonely? Do you have trouble saying no, even when you are already stretched thin? Do you often feel unheard or overlooked? Are you weighed down by a painful past, believing things about yourself that don't line up with what God in His compassion says about you? Are you struggling with difficult relationships? If so, I can help.

I invested more than twenty years serving an educator and as a principal of therapeutic schools. These experiences provide me with the unique ability to work with parents, children/adolescents, couples, and families. I am proficient in conflict resolution techniques and in transforming their perception of self to cope with anger, depression, anxiety, self-esteem and trauma. My experience prepares me to work with children/adolescents who feel challenged in their school environment and tumultuous developmental stage. My empathetic, non-judgmental approach creates a safe and trusting therapeutic environment for transformation of personal and familial desires.

I help clients process stressors, trauma, grief, and handle various mental health difficulties such as anxiety, depression, and mood disorders. I assist clients with addressing a lack of motivation, low self-esteem, and building confidence. I ensure that clients feel comfortable sharing their personal thoughts and feelings in session, in a safe environment that is judgment-free and supportive. I work with my clients to focus on their needs, values, and goals. It can be challenging to take the next step in building a more fulfilling and happier life, and I am here to support my clients through each step of the journey.

Sometimes life does not turn out how we want. It throws us into difficult situations that cause us to feel lost, anxious, or even angry. It can feel like we don’t have much control. Whether it’s anxiety, loss, trauma, family conflicts, or difficulty with change, in times like these, it’s important to have support. I am here to listen and help you find your path to healing and strength. I am a trauma informed therapist, and I use a person-centered approach along with cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and other evidenced based techniques. Being mindful of how our thoughts create our feelings and affect our lives is a powerful tool.

New children and families are being accepted. My passion is to provide practical help to children and families who are struggling to overcome the challenges of parenting, work/school, behavioral, and emotional issues. I specialize in working with children 3-11 and their parents to address parenting and behavioral issues as well as Childhood Disorders. My approach is to equip, coach, and empower parents and individuals to be powerful change agents within their family and lives. I am also a certified Adoption Competent Counselor.

I worked in the field since 2004. I enjoy building relationships with each family member, working with behavior problems in-home or at school, working with issues related to being a new mother or father, and traumatic experiences. To restore strained relationships can be both very powerful and empowering. To reprocess trauma in the brain can start the healing process in order to move forward with life. The people that I have provided therapy to ranged in age from 2 years old up through mature adults.

Making the decision to begin therapy can sometimes be difficult. There are a number of reasons that can hold someone from moving forward. That said, if you feel ready to begin a therapeutic relationship, you have taken one step towards healing. Congratulations. As a therapist, I work in collaboration with clients in a goal-oriented way to explore, understand, and help manage various challenges. For example, a major life change or day-to-day stress. I provide an environment that fosters a safe space for open communication to promote growth and wellbeing.

I have been a Florida Licensed Psychologist since 1976, providing the highest quality of Psychological services to children, teenagers, adults, and families in the Tampa Bay area. Although I work with children as young as 2 years old and adults who are over 80 years young, I have always had a heartfelt interest in providing assistance to individuals with special needs and to their family members, as well. As a result of my strong belief that no one lives in a vacuum, whenever I provide therapeutic assistance to an individual, I frequently involve members of that individual's close family.

Sometimes you might wake up and feel like the weight of the world is on your shoulders. Maybe work is stressing you out; there is friend drama in the group text; perhaps your partner is getting on your nerves, or heck your whole family is driving you nuts! Whatever it is, you are not alone. Talking it out, having someone really hear you; receiving validation that you are in fact NOT crazy...it can help. Knowing you don't have to carry that weight all by yourself can be lifesaving. Whatever it is you are struggling with, I'm here.

Thank you for taking the first step by looking at my profile. Life is already hard and finding the “right therapist” can feel like a never-ending task. From toddlers to adults, I am here to help support you. My passion remains the same, working with clients impacted by traumatic or stressful experiences; youth demonstrating behavioral issues; advanced/gifted population; clients impacted by learning disabilities; parenting skills; kinship care/foster care; personality disorders; depression; anxiety and more! Whether the client is a child/adolescent or your own individual care, we will work as a team to meet desired outcomes.

With the pressures we face on a daily basis, it can be hard to feel like we are doing more than just treading water. Whether it’s conflict at home, stress and issues with friends or relationships, crazy high anxiety, feeling depressed or numb, or just wanting to feel more content with life, it is never easy to feel like you have to deal with it all by yourself. We can work together to explore those issues in a comfortable, supportive environment, determine your goals for yourself and together create ways to manage the stress, anxiety or overall crappy feelings keeping you from enjoying life.

As a LCSW and Qualified Supervisor, I focus on meeting with clients who suffer from trauma, depression, anxiety, personality disorders, and mood disorders. I also help those who just need someone to talk too about life stressors and life decisions. I utilize a multitude of therapeutic techniques such as CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy), Solution Focused Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing. Together we will reframe negative thoughts into positive ones,learn skills to overcome intrusive thoughts, and learn how to focus on your strengths. Healing Thoughts Counseling also now offers emotional support animal evaluations and letters.

Everyone deals with adversity at some point in their life. During these times it can be difficult to feel seen, heard, understood or supported. I am here to support and guide you toward creating intentional positive changes and build upon your strengths. I will work with you to help you make connections between the way your history, thoughts, emotions, and body sensations impact the way you respond to the world. My intention is to give you an awareness of yourself that will empower you to feel more in control of your life so you can achieve personal growth and healing.

*Currently accepting new clients* Managing your Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder can seem like a daunting task. As a Certified Anxiety Specialist, I provide coping skills in order to improve confidence to challenge your fears. By learning ways to overcome your stress, anxiety, depression, and other challenges, you will feel more empowered to live life to its fullest.

For over 25 years, I have treated individuals and couples in the Tampa Bay area. My typical client is a professional person who is struggling with the stress of work, relationships, or parenting. A significant percentage of couples I work with are "dual career" couples, who have the added stress of career and family. I enjoy working with clients to improve communication skills and to reduce stress. My goal is for my clients to learn, or remember, how to enjoy a meaningful and fulfilling life, in spite of whatever obstacles life presents to them.

As a clinical psychologist with over thirty years of experience, I provide help for adults and adolescents, individuals and couples to reduce and resolve stress, depression, anxiety and relationship issues. Also I specialize in working with senior citizens and their families, and I help you cope with chronic pain and illness. My practice is enhanced by skills in psychological testing and neuropsychological evaluations. Although I use a variety of therapeutic techniques, I have completed training in cognitive behavioral therapy. My initial goal is to develop a customized treatment/action plan after careful and efficient evaluation.

I provide individual, couple & family treatment. I am privledged to serve, Oldsmar, North Pinellas County, Clearwater, Pasco County & Western Hillsborough County. While I specialize in marital and family treatment, my experience is broad and diverse. In addition to traditional therapy, I offer EMDR, (eye movement desensitization reprocessing) an effective approach in treating a diverse range of issues including the effects of trauma and other persistent problems.

As your therapist we are a team that together find ways to take action towards living the life you want. For forty years I have been working with adolescents and adults. I treat a wide variety of concerns including depression, anxiety, mood disorders, stress, relationship concerns, and caretaking issues. I specialize in the treatment of Eating Disorders with both male and female adolescents and adults. My integrative therapy approach spans psychodynamic, CBT, ACT, psychodrama, and mindfulness based treatment. Together we will create a path that will allow you to move forward towards your values and goals.