Therapists in Sarasota, FL

I offer supportive, client centered and strength based psychotherapy, and invite you to engage in authentic and intuitive exchange in our work together. If you or a family member struggle with addiction, or the depression, trauma, co-dependency, anxiety that accompany it, I can help you into a more satisfying life with mindfulness, empowering your innate strengths and coping skills. Experienced with co-occurring disorders, I can help you find the best treatment combination for you.

I have over 25 years of experience working with clients from all walks of life. I am the author of a continuing education course titled "The Couples No Fault Counseling Course: for couples who'd rather be happy than right" I especially enjoy working with couples and families, even ones that include teenagers! Check out my web site. I have 3 books and 2 continuing education courses for professionals.

Welcome to partnering with yourself in our work together. You are invited to create your best selfie! For over 25 years, I have had the honor of collaborating with clients to provide tools for strengthening self esteem , introduce strategies to cope with life transitions, improve boundaries, increase work / life balance flow, reduce stress . In a relaxed , kind dialogue, you obtain quick results. Clients comment on how effectively this approach works in finding solutions. Showing up for and anchoring yourself is a whole new freer way of living !

I listen without judgment. I focus on your strengths rather than your weaknesses and build on those strengths. It takes courage to seek help. Often, people seek counseling when life continues to interrupt their happiness and general satisfaction with life. Here is a list of issues that typically bring clients to counseling: Physical, sexual or verbal abuse, alcohol or drugs, anger, anxiety, sadness or depression, codependency, bullying, grief and loss, significant life changes, low self-esteem, relationship issues, religion, sexuality, traumatic events, and workplace issues.

Are you looking for a happier life? It is possible and I can help. Whether you are experiencing depression, anxiety, addictive behavior, life transitions, aging, grief, codependency, stressful relationships, or other problems, you will discover that, whatever the issue, your path to well-being depends on your ability to feel good about yourself. With my support, you will succeed in making real changes that lead to a fulfilling life, and your relationship with yourself will improve. Come find a new understanding of yourself and your behavior-one that you might never have thought possible.

We rely on modern therapeutic techniques that give clients the tools to understand and address their mental and emotional health. We offer individual and group therapy, but even in group counseling, our goal is to help each participant achieve personal insight. Sarasota’s premier therapist, counseling, and psychotherapy center. We believe in giving clients the tools to understand, question, and process their own emotions, thoughts, and behavior. In therapeutic terms, we rely on object relations and psychodynamic theoretical frameworks. In practice, this means that each patient is empowered to address his or her own mental health.

I have a genuine interest in people. As a Therapist, I thrive on learning what is meaningful to my clients and encouraging them to lead genuine, authentic and fulfilling lives. It is my goal to discover what is most important to my clients; To determine their goals, their values, and what fuels their resilience to tolerate and navigate change, confront uncomfortable feelings, negotiate difficult conversations, and set healthy boundaries with clarity, confidence and kindness. Dialectical Behavioral Therapy and the practice of Radical Acceptance are cornerstones to integrating a process that brings individuals joy.

Are you feeling confused, disappointed or defeated? I seek to empower my clients to find their voice and inner strength that may have been squelched by past abuse and trauma. I have experience with many mental health issues but am passionate about helping my clients become emotionally and relationally whole whether it be individually, maritally or in their families.

I'd like to welcome you to Connections Cubed Counseling where we "Ask a better question." For the first fifteen years of my career, I worked in research, closely with end stage oncology patients. During that time, I developed a passion for helping people manage anxiety, depression and grief. Allow me to work alongside you and your family during difficult processes and life transitions. I'd be honored to hear about your journey and why you've chosen to seek counseling.

Sometimes we realize how much of our life we spend tending to the needs of others and how little we attend to our own needs. You may have reached a point where you have little left to give and exhaustion, grief, anxiety, or depression have taken over. Maybe you even find yourself feeling detached from those closest to you. If you find yourself in this place, it's time for a change. We cannot give water from an empty well.

How can I help you? At face value, it's a simple question. However, it's one that can have profound meaning when you are experiencing hardship and confusion in your life. It offers the opportunity for you to enter into a therapeutic working relationship. One that provides the professional guidance and support needed to resolve the issues that are contributing to the problems at hand. It also provides you the opportunity to develop a deeper sensitivity, understanding, and acceptance of your true self. It's the first step forward, towards a change for the better and a more fulfilling and meaningful life.

It takes courage to consider counseling. It is an important step to resolving issues that keep you from being your best. Sometimes we feel overwhelmed, anxious, or depressed by the challenges of everyday life. You don't have to face these struggles alone. Having owned and worked on a farm, I have seen many parallels between healthy gardens and healthy minds. We need to plant seeds and thoughts that are viable for optimum growth. Once planted, we must nurture our inner garden with essential elements.

At Gulf Shores Counseling Center we provide individual, family and couples counseling services to children, adolescents, adults and seniors. Our therapists, in combination, have over 25 years of experience in treating all mental health disorders. Our practice participates with most major commercial insurance plans as well as Medicaid, Medicare and many EAP plans so that our counseling services are affordable and easy to access. We offer both in person and telehealth services. If you are seeking to make healthy changes in your life please contact us and we will support you on your journey to mental and emotional wellness.

I truly enjoy getting to know each client and meet them where they are in life. My strengths include empathy, compassion, engagement and I am non-judgmental. I have helped clients who struggle with anxiety, grief, depression, trauma, low self-esteem, blended family and infidelity among others. My ideal client will work collaboratively with me to develop a set of goals and be motivated to work together to reach them.

Pursuing therapy is a wise move when life is tough. It's good to reach out for help when we are stuck. I am a Christian Counselor who helps people of all faiths and backgrounds. I use a gentle and compassionate approach to effectively help individuals, couples, and families overcome their hurdles. I will seek to earn your trust through authenticity and acceptance. I offer teletherapy to clients in both Florida and Kentucky.

I have worked for almost 15 years as a therapist and advocate for the LGBTQIA+ community. I am especially passionate about my extensive work with trans and gender-expansive clients and their family members. My empathic, non-judgemental style allows my clients safety in navigating coming out, transitioning and understanding themselves better through a lens of self-compassion. I am well versed in writing letters of support for trans-affirming medical care and have an established resource referral network. Let me help to guide you on the path to your authentic self.

At Calm Matters, we're direct but always caring. It’s okay to laugh and it’s definitely okay if you cry. You don’t need to go it alone or worry about being judged. What matters to us, is YOU.

Our goal is to get you back to being you. Dr. Goldfarb is a Yale trained psychologist who offers psychological services for mood and anxiety disorders including depression, anxiety, addictions, ADHD/ADD, stress, grief and loss, infertility, self-esteem, relationship difficulties, and chronic pain. We work with individuals, couples, and families. We treat children, adolescents and adults. Dr. Goldfarb provides evidence-based treatment, including psychodynamic and cognitive-behavioral psychotherapy. She has extensive training in working with clients with eating and weight disorders. She also specializes in conducting psychological evaluations/assessments for children and adults, including gifted testing and forensic evaluations.

Hello, I would be happy to schedule an appointment with you. My style is warm, non-judgmental and compassionate, utilizing a motivational and supportive approach. The objective is to meet you where you are at, and focus on what you wish to address. I have many years of experience treating individuals with various concerns. In addition to being a qualified supervisor in Florida, I am licensed as an LCSW-R in New York. Please go to: Doctor on Demand to register for behavioral health services with me, in Florida and New York, fully telehealth. Not in person at this time.