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Kara Barrentine
Counselor, LMHC
Verified Verified
Tallahassee, FL 32303  (Online Only)
Are you feeling overwhelmed by daily obligations? Do you find yourself having difficulty focusing? Maybe you find yourself thinking you’re not good enough or feel like an imposter. I know exactly what you’re feeling: feeling things are out of your control, the tension in your body, the feeling you can’t possibly get everything done without disappointing others and you want relief now. Anxiety can be debilitating, and I don’t want you to have to suffer anymore. Reframing thinking patterns can significantly reduce anxiety, and I look forward to teaching you the strategies that will give you your life back.
Are you feeling overwhelmed by daily obligations? Do you find yourself having difficulty focusing? Maybe you find yourself thinking you’re not good enough or feel like an imposter. I know exactly what you’re feeling: feeling things are out of your control, the tension in your body, the feeling you can’t possibly get everything done without disappointing others and you want relief now. Anxiety can be debilitating, and I don’t want you to have to suffer anymore. Reframing thinking patterns can significantly reduce anxiety, and I look forward to teaching you the strategies that will give you your life back.
(850) 616-2097 View (850) 616-2097
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Angela Blount
LMHC
Verified Verified
Tallahassee, FL 32303
Are your feelings often invalidated by the people you love? Are you frustrated with dismissive responses, feeling disregarded, unseen, and unheard? Are you aiming to make everyone happy but feel your best efforts fall short of their expectations? Do you feel you need to be doing more despite achieving what others may deem as success? If you struggle with putting others' needs before your own, communicating your feelings and emotions authentically, and constantly feeling like you're not doing enough - you're in the right place.
Are your feelings often invalidated by the people you love? Are you frustrated with dismissive responses, feeling disregarded, unseen, and unheard? Are you aiming to make everyone happy but feel your best efforts fall short of their expectations? Do you feel you need to be doing more despite achieving what others may deem as success? If you struggle with putting others' needs before your own, communicating your feelings and emotions authentically, and constantly feeling like you're not doing enough - you're in the right place.
(850) 304-0335 View (850) 304-0335
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James Bryant
Counselor
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Tallahassee, FL 32303  (Online Only)
I am a Seminary trained clinical therapist. I am also a combat veteran and have experience serving in ministry abroad. I have a prior career before becoming a therapist, working about 12 years overseas. I have worked successfully with adult's from many backgrounds, cultures, ethnicities, sexual orientations, and religious faith's. I have experience working with clients struggling with trauma, depression, anxiety, and bi-polar to name a few.
I am a Seminary trained clinical therapist. I am also a combat veteran and have experience serving in ministry abroad. I have a prior career before becoming a therapist, working about 12 years overseas. I have worked successfully with adult's from many backgrounds, cultures, ethnicities, sexual orientations, and religious faith's. I have experience working with clients struggling with trauma, depression, anxiety, and bi-polar to name a few.
(850) 655-0993 View (850) 655-0993
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Soulistic Counseling & Therapeutic Services, LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, ACSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Tallahassee, FL 32303
My name is Velma Penermon Stevens, licensed clinical social worker. With over 26 years experience as a social worker and 8 years in pastoral care, I bring a unique perspective to our sessions. This can be instrumental in helping you find resolution in your season of need. You'll get a compassionate and judgement free approach to therapy. Feeling depressed anxious, stressed and/or overwhelmed, struggling with substance use/abuse, grief & loss, domestic violence, and/or marriage/family/relationship issues? Let me help. Together we'll get you back to your balanced state by developing a treatment plan with your specific needs.
My name is Velma Penermon Stevens, licensed clinical social worker. With over 26 years experience as a social worker and 8 years in pastoral care, I bring a unique perspective to our sessions. This can be instrumental in helping you find resolution in your season of need. You'll get a compassionate and judgement free approach to therapy. Feeling depressed anxious, stressed and/or overwhelmed, struggling with substance use/abuse, grief & loss, domestic violence, and/or marriage/family/relationship issues? Let me help. Together we'll get you back to your balanced state by developing a treatment plan with your specific needs.
(850) 446-7730 View (850) 446-7730
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Damron Counseling | Kristi Damron
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW-QS, KAP
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Tallahassee, FL 32303
Let's build something special! Are you struggling to find balance, tranquility, meaning in your life? You're making it work but juggling everything on your own gets overwhelming. You don't have to do it alone. Allow your relationships to be a place of harmony by bringing your problems to a professional. At Damron Counseling, we are looking to help motivated individuals reach their potential. We can assist you in finding solace during a difficult time, create healthy relationships, reach a goal, and find ways to cope. You cannot give from an empty cup and therefore it's always the right time to put yourself first.
Let's build something special! Are you struggling to find balance, tranquility, meaning in your life? You're making it work but juggling everything on your own gets overwhelming. You don't have to do it alone. Allow your relationships to be a place of harmony by bringing your problems to a professional. At Damron Counseling, we are looking to help motivated individuals reach their potential. We can assist you in finding solace during a difficult time, create healthy relationships, reach a goal, and find ways to cope. You cannot give from an empty cup and therefore it's always the right time to put yourself first.
(850) 695-4480 View (850) 695-4480
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Heather Robbins
Registered Mental Health Counselor Intern, ATR, RMHCI
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Tallahassee, FL 32303  (Online Only)
My ideal client is someone who is open to exploring themselves using creative expression. I have experience with many art mediums and use art to assist clients with gaining insight in areas that align with their needs and goals. I enjoy working with clients on emotional expression and identification as well as helping clients identify coping strategies that work for them to assist with mood and emotional issues.
My ideal client is someone who is open to exploring themselves using creative expression. I have experience with many art mediums and use art to assist clients with gaining insight in areas that align with their needs and goals. I enjoy working with clients on emotional expression and identification as well as helping clients identify coping strategies that work for them to assist with mood and emotional issues.
(850) 940-7613 View (850) 940-7613
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Steve Sandon
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Tallahassee, FL 32303
I am interested in learning about why you are seeking therapy and how I can help.I work with children,adolescents, adults, groups and families with varied backgrounds.
I am interested in learning about why you are seeking therapy and how I can help.I work with children,adolescents, adults, groups and families with varied backgrounds.
(850) 846-6939 View (850) 846-6939
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Terance E Keenan
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MSW, MPA
Verified Verified
Tallahassee, FL 32303
Gulf Wind Counseling was founded with a vision of providing high-quality psychotherapy to children, adolescents and adults regardless of socio-economic background. We develop treatment strategies based on the specific needs of clients using evidence-based therapy modalities including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectic Behavioral Therapy, Structural Family Therapy and Internal Family Systems Therapy. Typical challenges we can help with include depression, anxiety, anger, opposition, defiance, family conflict, couples conflict, school refusal, blended families, manic behavior, grief, trauma and substance misuse.
Gulf Wind Counseling was founded with a vision of providing high-quality psychotherapy to children, adolescents and adults regardless of socio-economic background. We develop treatment strategies based on the specific needs of clients using evidence-based therapy modalities including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectic Behavioral Therapy, Structural Family Therapy and Internal Family Systems Therapy. Typical challenges we can help with include depression, anxiety, anger, opposition, defiance, family conflict, couples conflict, school refusal, blended families, manic behavior, grief, trauma and substance misuse.
(850) 749-5106 View (850) 749-5106
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Kimberly Bechtel
Counselor, LMHC, ATR
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Tallahassee, FL 32303  (Online Only)
We can’t always control the road we find ourselves on, or the obstacles along it; but you don’t have to walk that road alone or unaided. I will work collaboratively alongside you to address and navigate around whatever challenge you may be facing using my expertise as a mental health professional and your expertise in your own life. I firmly believe there is hope for a way forward, and that we can find it together. I value your personal beliefs and their influence on your life experiences, coping and development of meaning. A faith-based approach is available for those who wish it, but only at your request.
We can’t always control the road we find ourselves on, or the obstacles along it; but you don’t have to walk that road alone or unaided. I will work collaboratively alongside you to address and navigate around whatever challenge you may be facing using my expertise as a mental health professional and your expertise in your own life. I firmly believe there is hope for a way forward, and that we can find it together. I value your personal beliefs and their influence on your life experiences, coping and development of meaning. A faith-based approach is available for those who wish it, but only at your request.
(850) 613-1295 View (850) 613-1295
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Ashley Sonnone
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, MS, ATR-BC, LMHC, CCTP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Tallahassee, FL 32303
Our thoughts, emotions, and sensations aren't just experienced in our minds; they are experienced in our bodies. When we become disconnected from our emotions and sensations due to things like stress, trauma, or shame, it can leave us feeling "stuck" and unable to truly thrive. The weight of our past experiences can make it difficult to move forward in life. I help clients strengthen their mind-body connection and tap into their own inner knowing to facilitate meaningful change and healing.
Our thoughts, emotions, and sensations aren't just experienced in our minds; they are experienced in our bodies. When we become disconnected from our emotions and sensations due to things like stress, trauma, or shame, it can leave us feeling "stuck" and unable to truly thrive. The weight of our past experiences can make it difficult to move forward in life. I help clients strengthen their mind-body connection and tap into their own inner knowing to facilitate meaningful change and healing.
(850) 750-5036 View (850) 750-5036
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Carolyn A Rogers
Counselor, PhD, MS, LMHC
Verified Verified
Tallahassee, FL 32303  (Online Only)
Are you depressed, anxious and overwhelmed? Or maybe you are just unsure how to handle your current life situations. Therapy offers a safe place to explore thoughts and feelings and find new coping skills to face life's problems.
Are you depressed, anxious and overwhelmed? Or maybe you are just unsure how to handle your current life situations. Therapy offers a safe place to explore thoughts and feelings and find new coping skills to face life's problems.
(850) 904-4912 View (850) 904-4912
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Shekiah Wagner
Marriage & Family Therapist Intern, MA
Verified Verified
Tallahassee, FL 32303  (Online Only)
I see therapy as an interactive journey toward achieving set goals. I believe in providing support for individuals, children, couples, and families through their journeys as a co-pilot. We a systems approach, to work together to recognize patterns in thoughts, feelings, behaviors, and relationships that have developed through your unique experiences. Providing support with issues of grief, depression, anxiety, physical and emotional abuse, divorce, parenting, adjustment, spiritual, and relationship concerns is a priority.
I see therapy as an interactive journey toward achieving set goals. I believe in providing support for individuals, children, couples, and families through their journeys as a co-pilot. We a systems approach, to work together to recognize patterns in thoughts, feelings, behaviors, and relationships that have developed through your unique experiences. Providing support with issues of grief, depression, anxiety, physical and emotional abuse, divorce, parenting, adjustment, spiritual, and relationship concerns is a priority.
(954) 807-3406 View (954) 807-3406
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Sunshine Senior Counseling
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-S
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Tallahassee, FL 32303
I am accepting new clients as of 4/15/2024. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 30 years of experience, specializing in working with the adult and senior population. I have a deep understanding of individuals and families facing various difficulties, including depression, anxiety, trauma, mental illness, loss, and grief, hospice, later life out of home moves and adjustments, independent and assisted living transitions (elder life), domestic violence, chronic and terminal illness.
I am accepting new clients as of 4/15/2024. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 30 years of experience, specializing in working with the adult and senior population. I have a deep understanding of individuals and families facing various difficulties, including depression, anxiety, trauma, mental illness, loss, and grief, hospice, later life out of home moves and adjustments, independent and assisted living transitions (elder life), domestic violence, chronic and terminal illness.
(813) 638-0646 View (813) 638-0646
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A Time to Change Counseling Center, P.A.
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Tallahassee, FL 32303
I have extensive experience with mood disorders, trauma and addictions and work with all ages. I am trained in EMDR and use that technique with both children and adults if appropriate. My clients often state when they first spoke to me they felt immediately at ease and did not feel judged. I am able to assist my clients in seeing patterns in their life story and work to identify and change core beliefs such as "I'm not good enough", "I'm defective" or "I cannot trust others."
I have extensive experience with mood disorders, trauma and addictions and work with all ages. I am trained in EMDR and use that technique with both children and adults if appropriate. My clients often state when they first spoke to me they felt immediately at ease and did not feel judged. I am able to assist my clients in seeing patterns in their life story and work to identify and change core beliefs such as "I'm not good enough", "I'm defective" or "I cannot trust others."
(850) 378-4548 View (850) 378-4548
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Pathway To Peace Counseling, LLC
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, MS, LMHC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Tallahassee, FL 32303
Life can be difficult, especially when it feels as though no one understands you. Having to face feelings of being overwhelmed, constant worrying, sadness and the pain from brokenness can leave you with a heavy heart. This is your sign that you’re ready to move from the agony and pain to healing. It’s your time for relief and healing! Life stressors increases anxiety, depression, brokenness, low self esteem, and traumatic experiences which can be difficult to deal with by yourself. Together, we will journey on your path to healing. I will support and encourage you which is a game changer in discovering your "Pathway to Peace."
Life can be difficult, especially when it feels as though no one understands you. Having to face feelings of being overwhelmed, constant worrying, sadness and the pain from brokenness can leave you with a heavy heart. This is your sign that you’re ready to move from the agony and pain to healing. It’s your time for relief and healing! Life stressors increases anxiety, depression, brokenness, low self esteem, and traumatic experiences which can be difficult to deal with by yourself. Together, we will journey on your path to healing. I will support and encourage you which is a game changer in discovering your "Pathway to Peace."
(850) 290-2444 View (850) 290-2444
Bipolar Disorder Therapists

What is the most successful approach to treating bipolar disorder?

Living with bipolar disorder can be challenging, and a number of therapies have been found effective in providing support to patients as they gain the skills to understand and manage the disorder. Family-focused therapy is often helpful for children and teens (the majority of cases develop before age 19); it aims to minimize mood cycling by improving family communication and reducing conflict. It also helps young people navigate the developmental challenges the disorder can create. Cognitive and behavioral therapy (CBT) and variants such as Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT)help patients manage the thoughts and feelings that influence bipolar mood swings as well as develop specific behavioral strategies to counteract them.

What happens in therapy for bipolar disorder?

Because the patterns of mood switching and its triggers differ for each person and can change over time, mood tracking or monitoring becomes a basic way patients learn about the nature of their condition. One of the most common features of therapy is finding a workable method of mood monitoring, in which patients track their daily activities and rate their moods, then use the findings to adjust routines accordingly. Patients learn ways of handling the many stresses that arise in life so that they do not trigger mood swings.

What kinds of problems does therapy help with?

Like many other mental health disorders, BPD is heavily influenced by stress; therapy provides skills for coping with stressors of all kinds. Therapy is extremely important for helping individuals identify the situations that may trigger mood switching, so that mood swings can be prevented. Therapy may especially target recognition of the early stages of mood change so that they can be managed. In addition, therapy helps patients deal with the significant amount of turbulence the disorder can create in relationships and in work life.

What is the goal of therapy for bipolar disorder?

Therapy helps patients set up their lives to maintain stability so that their mood isn’t constantly threatened by daily events. Perhaps the first task of therapy is to educate people about the nature of the disorder. At the same time, a primary goal of therapy is to enhance adherence to drug treatment. Extended periods of mood stability can prompt patients to discontinue medication, triggering relapse, while the early phases of manic episodes can feel so energizing that patients stop medication, ushering in full-blown mania and the altered self-perception that can lead to destructive behaviors. Another major goal of therapy is to understand one’s mood patterns so as to minimize both the frequency and intensity of mood cycling.