Therapists in North Port, FL

Telehealth visits are now available. I have been providing counseling to individuals, couples and families since 1998. I have worked with clients from age 5 to 81 in addressing problems with mood and behavior, as well as relationships, and vocational problems. I practice a person-centered approach to your concerns, identify your goals and create a plan to achieve those goals. We may also use strategies from other therapeutic approaches such as cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy, and brief solution-focused therapy.

As a Board Certified psychologist, I work closely with children, adolescents, adults, and their families, dealing with a challenging combination of psychiatric and/or neurological issues or crises. The services offered include comprehensive assessment services (psychological and neuropsychological evaluation), psychotherapy, and neurocognitive rehabilitation. I will help identify what hinders your success and develop an individualized, custom-tailored plan for you. I will help you and your family understand you better and guide you as you overcome any fears you may have about beginning or staying in treatment. My job is to assist you so you can achieve your goals as smoothly as possible.

My Treatment Mission is to provide cutting edge psychotherapy treatment services for individuals and families applying specializations in developmental psychology, relationship-based treatment, biological individual differences, and interdisciplinary collaboration. I deliver advanced methodologies, which are unique in Southwest Florida, for children 0-5 and for individuals of any age with what are often misunderstood neurodevelopment issues: including, but not limited to, issues of attachment, autism spectrum, mood disorders, and in utero toxic exposure. I also treat survivors of trauma, those seeking therapy for personal growth and help in working through challenging life events and relationships.

I am dedicated to enhancing the health, development, and positive functioning of children, adolescents, and young adults. I am also passionate about supporting pregnant & postpartum mothers. My goal is to provide informed, strengths-based, research supported, compassionate treatment. I work with children and parents to improve wellbeing and functioning, strengthen relationships, and build skills to better manage stress, anxiety, behavior, and emotions. Participation in therapy is collaborative with a focus on strengths, reducing challenges, and increasing effective coping strategies to allow for optimal engagement in daily life.

Dr. Walters earned a Ph.D. in Psychology from The University of Northern Colorado and a Masters degree from the University of Alabama. During her education Dr. Walters completed a variety of training experiences including working in a drug rehabilitation center, public schools, the University Mental Health Clinic where she provided counseling to families, couples, individuals, and children. Dr. Walters also worked in the Neuropyschology Clinic providing neuropsychological assessment. She completed a dissertation titled Traumatic Brain Injury Self Report: Identifying the Relationship between Personality and Risk Taking Behavior.

As a Board Certified Psychologist, I work closely with children, adolescents, adults, and their families, dealing with a challenging combination of psychiatric and/or neurological issues or crises. The services I offer include: comprehensive assessment (psychological and neuropsychological evaluation), psychotherapy and neurocognitive rehabilitation. I can help identify what hinders your success and develop an individualized, custom-tailored plan for you.

As a parent, do you find yourself wondering, 'am I doing everything that I can to support my child and his or her success?' When it comes to working with children, it can be hard to know how to provide the best support for academic, behavioral, and social-emotional development. I want to take this moment to express gratitude that you're taking the first step to seek out support for your child and your family. I'm here to help! Calling a school psychologist and parent coach may feel intimidating, but I hope that you take a moment (and maybe a deep breath) to call and see how I can help and support you and your family.

WE ARE HERE TO SERVE THE COMMUNITY; Due to the National Crisis we do teletherapy as well as onsite sessions in office or out of office. We work with clients that have Anxiety, bipolar, Depression and PTSD, and behavior problems, this can be done in the office or without leaving their homes. We offer Mental Health Care directly conveniently through internet, phone or other means. Our Mission statement is: "Healing Hearts One at a Time". Our goal is to help families and individuals work on healing, forgiving, and continuing life with a different perspective. Our practice is a unique practice where we care about our clients.

Most of my clients are insightful, high achieving young adults who excel in their academic/professional lives, but struggle in their personal lives. They often come to me seeking strategies to overcome anxiety and stress, harsh critical thoughts, perfectionism, obsessive thoughts, and self-doubt. My therapy style is focused on helping my clients gain genuine happiness, more purpose and life fulfillment, confidence, and closer relationships. I hold a modern view of mental health treatment: one that is non-judgmental, warm, humorous, and most importantly, goal directed.

Thank you for taking the time to review my profile. I have been working in the counseling field for over 7 years and have been working with children and Adults since 2003 . I have Devoted my career to ongoing training and learning new and progressive techniques that work. I have expertise in children and teens but work with Adults as well. I have excellent references available. My expertise includes Trauma and Depression, Anxiety and PTSD. I also have extensive experience working with the Adult community I offer Telehealth as well as in person office visits. I offer a free initial consultation to see if we are a good fit

Are you struggling with Depression, Anxiety, Stress or Addictions? Are you in the middle of a Crisis? If so I am here to help. I regularly treat CEO's, Professionals, Executives, Elite Athletes, Pastors and other Therapists in addressing issues that they face. I am Identified as a Licensure Supervisor and have trained thousands of therapists for professional development since 1993. I specialize in treating Couples, Men, Male Teens and Women that prefer a male therapist and I have 30 years of experience as a professional counselor.

The journey of one's life can be thrown off course by unexpected changes, trauma, grief, life/family transitions, and emotional struggles. I am dedicated in creating a safe place for individuals and families to understand themselves better and explore these life challenges. Everyone needs to feel understood and accepted at some point in their lives. My goal is to recognize each person's individual needs and help create a path to a more fulfilling life. I am committed to providing holistic, inclusive, and personalized interventions that are effective in getting you back to your complete self.

ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS across the U.S. (Psypact states). Life can get stressful and hard at times, so can navigating societal, work, and family issues especially if you’re a person of color, immigrant, child of immigrants or LGBTQIA. Life transitions also require us to accept change but sometimes that may be hard and we can feel “stuck”. My priority is to help you achieve YOUR goals in a way that resonates with who you are, your beliefs, and with your values. I have extensive years of clinical, research, and assessment experience and will provide evidence-based treatment in a supportive, accepting, and collaborative relationship.

It is my experience that an empathic approach that is strength-based and grounded in science provides the most optimal therapeutic outcomes. While the foundations of my therapeutic approach are behavioral and cognitive- behavioral, I view compassion as an integral component to the way in which I practice. I believe that growth and change are fostered in environments in which individuals are seen and heard and differences are honored. It is therefore my primary mission to provide a safe and supportive environment for each individual and family member that I work with.

Life isn’t always easy. Sometimes, even the strongest people amongst us need a little bit of help to work through some of life’s more challenging problems. At our practice, our therapists have 50+ years of combined experience. We are experts in what we do and seek to serve our patients with the highest quality of care and the most advanced therapeutic techniques. We use a variety of approaches to treat a wide range of disorders and issues. We specialize in using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Mindfulness Based Interventions, Behavioral Activation, and have a Patient-Centered approach.

Gulfshore Behavioral Health is a contemporary behavioral health practice located in Southwest Florida that specializes in providing psychological care throughout the lifespan, servicing children through older adults via in-person and virtual telemedicine appointments. All of our providers are licensed psychologists that specialize in clinical and school psychology.

Sometimes understanding your child's learning, behavior, and/or social-emotional needs and how to help can be a challenge. But taking the first step in supporting your child is the most important one. In order to best help your child, a comprehensive psychological evaluation may be beneficial. Whether to better understand your child's strengths and weaknesses or to assist in treatment planning, early identification can reduce and prevent long-term negative outcomes. I specialize in the assessment of and treatment planning for children ranging from early childhood through early adulthood to help families better support their child.

Accepting new clients for online therapy, tweens through young adults. Are you or your child are feeling overwhelmed by stress, social situations, or mood fluctuations? Need better coping or problem-solving skills? My approach involves a felt sense of safety and connection, including evidence-based modalities such as IFS, CBT, and therapy through a Polyvagal (trauma) Theory lens. An experienced clinical psychologist offering therapy and testing, I offer expertise on neurodivergence as well as pressures affecting all young adults. Relatable and engaging, I specialize in anxiety, ADHD, ASD, emotional, or social difficulties.Email me!

Are you seeking compassionate and empowering help to maintain your overall mental wellness? How can I help? My approach is multi-faceted. I am a Traditional Psychotherapist & Board-Certified Music Therapist. Counseling sessions are tailored to meet the exact needs of my clients using approaches that are most comfortable for them. Specialties include anxiety, trauma, grief, wellness & COVID AfterCare. I provide a 'comfort zone' that enhances your life's natural balance and rhythm through Traditional or Eclectic Models of Psychotherapy, Music Therapy, Creative Arts, and Certified Facilitation of Dr. Brené Brown's research & books.