Therapists in Saint Petersburg, FL

Life can be difficult! Being here you have taken the first and most important step towards healing. My expertise is in working with clients with depression/anxiety, trauma, substance abuse, and Women’s issues. In addition, I have provided counseling for clients for weight loss to help them be more successful following Bariatric surgery. I am a compassionate and caring therapist who is experienced in working with many cultures, ethnicities and ages.

I am a mental health counselor licensed in Florida with over 10 years of experience working as an assessor and a mental health specialist. I have worked with clients with a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, relationship issues, parenting problems, career challenges, Mood Disorders and ADHD. I also helped many people who have experienced physical trauma or emotional abuse.

Welcome to a transformative journey toward self-discovery and empowerment! As a compassionate and insightful helper, I am here to support you in overcoming barriers, developing resilience, and unlocking your true potential. Together, we will navigate the complexities of your challenges, whether it's anxiety, low self-esteem, or relationship issues. Through evidence-based practices tailored to your unique needs, I will guide you in cultivating self-awareness, enhancing coping skills, and fostering healthy relationships. Let's embark on this empowering path, enabling you to thrive and lead a more fulfilling life

My passion is working with clients who have sexual compulsive issues, sexual addictions, internet pornography, and their partners including partners of those who offend sexually. I provide a non judgmental, confidential, and safe environment for clients to explore the areas of their lives where they may struggle. I also specialize in working with clients who have substance abuse issues, dual diagnosis, depression, anxiety, self-esteem issues, relationship concerns and codependency. I also assist clients with chronic pain and tinnitus. I am actively licensed in Florida, New York, and Tennessee and serve clients in those states.

Life is a journey and we all need to reach out for help at times. I have been helping clients for over 20 years move forward through depression, stress, anxiety, grief, adjusting to life transitions and coping with chronic illness. I understand that life gets tough and sometimes we get stuck. I provide honest and genuine counseling with true compassion for my clients. I enjoy sharing practical tools and skills to really help clients reach their goals and empower them to move forward.

New clients are welcome today ! Schedule an appointment today to begin your journey to betterment. The goal is not perfection, it's improvement. Therapy is about change, commitment and improvement in quality of life. Seeing your life through a new lens is what I strive to help you with as perspective is critical in treatment. If you are ready to change the circumstances of your life, I am ready to help you do that now. I offer both telehealth and in-person therapy sessions in Saint Petersburg, Florida.

I am so glad you are here. Through our non-judgmental guidance and culturally sensitive mental health care, our team is dedicated to providing a safe space. We are all passionate about providing hope for all of life's struggles. In our practice, we want to help you improve relationships-starting with the most important relationship, the relationship with yourself. Whether you are single, dating, married, or navigating a divorce, we want to help you be the best version of you.

Fun and empathetic therapist here to help you navigate life's challenges. My goal is to provide you with a space free of judgment and full of support no matter what you are going through. If it is processing grief, needing someone to vent too, or learning new skills, I am here for you. I am here to support you as a team finding ways you can live the happy, healthy, and fulfilling life that you deserve. I help facilitate healing while also getting to the root of what's bringing chaos in your life. I meet my clients where they are at mentally and emotionally. You are individual and unique and I tailor each session to meet your needs.

Are you wishing for better relationships? Feeling anxious, down, lost, or wondering about the meaning of life? Would you like to feel more confident? Hoping to heal after trauma? Going through loss or life transition? We need lots of self-compassion so we can heal and find a better approach to our lives and relationships. I offer a non-judgmental space to be open about your struggles and explore what it means to live in your values. It is through our common humanity that I relate to my clients. I believe the struggles we face also occur in the systems of race, class, gender, sexuality, age, ability, religion, and national identity.

My ideal client struggles with insecurities, fears, has low self- esteem, and difficulties to identify his or her strengths. He or she has fears, and anxieties, and create the worst possible case scenarios in his or her inner dialogue for situations that he or she finds threatening or challenging. Also my ideal client needs to identify strategies to better manage their time. My ideal client struggles with anxieties in his or her relationship, which could lead to codependency and anxious attachment patterns.

I believe that each and every one of us faces our own unique challenges and transitions throughout our lifetime. Sometimes these changes may become too much and it interferes with our daily lives and how we function and/or interact in our relationships. I specialize working with adults who are going through change in their life which may include loss or bereavement, loss of relationship or divorce, change in role (i.e., parenthood, retirement, caregiving, etc), significant change in health, career change, relocation, etc. I also support individuals that may experience depression, anxiety and trauma/PTSD.

Dr. Laura Garrison has over two decades of experience working with challenged and at-risk populations. With a Doctorate in Holistic Health, Laura specializes in integrative therapeutics with an emphasis on restorative modalities and trauma recovery. She is Board Certified as a Drugless Practitioner by the AADP; certified as an Advanced Clinical Hypnotherapist; as a Yoga Therapist by the International Association of Yoga Therapists; is an E-RYT 500, and is authorized by the IAYT and Yoga Alliance as an E-RYT Continuing Education Provider. She facilitates therapeutic retreats and has written numerous publications.

IN and FL- Have you hit a place where you aren't feeling quite yourself or struggling to get to the root of some of your problems and finding yourself feeling more lost and overwhelmed? Perhaps you are looking to improve your life realizing there is so much more you can do but you don't know where to start? I work with people along the entire spectrum of functioning related to career/life transitions, performance enhancement to tackling issues issues of anxiety, depression, alcoholism/addiction/recovery, PTSD, chronic pain/medical issues, grief, sexual assault, trauma, and even spiritual/generational healing work.

I am from Brazil where I received a clinical psychologist license in 1998 (Brazilian Psychology Board). I understand the importance of cultural sensitivity in establishing trust and comfort to achieve a successful treatment. Besides fluent English, I speak Spanish and Portuguese. My professional training and education, allows me to combine a psychoanalytical vision with cognitive-behavioral interventions in a sensitive and non judgmental style. I utilize sense of humor to guide clients through insights; I am very dynamic and make use of analogies to help clients visualize their problems in a more concrete and manageable way.

I am a Licensed Professional CBT Therapist licensed in New Jersey, Arizona and Florida available to help you achieve the life you hope for. Through my empathic, direct and experienced clinical skills I can work with you on managing anxiety, depression, trauma, self esteem, confidence and life transitions. I provide a safe and therapeutic setting for emotional, social and familial growth to motivate you or your family members be successful in life.

Creating and managing relationships in today's world is difficult! Maintaining intimacy with a spouse or significant other, handling children and teens with behavioral problems or special needs, and balancing career, home, family and your own personal needs sometimes seems impossible. For over 40 years, I have maintained a practice in Clearwater, Florida, teaching individuals, couples and families better communication skills and conflict resolution. I will work together with you to adjust to the losses, new challenges, and unexpected events which create anxiety, depression, and a lack of direction.

The work we do in therapy can be so powerful and impactful. I utilize our therapeutic connection, along with a flexible combination of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Person-Centered Therapy to inform treatment and guide you toward your goals. Whether you struggle with relationships, juggling the many hats you wear, or working through some uncomfortable thoughts, I recognize that every person’s story is so intricately unique, and I aim to support you in making the changes necessary on your path to healing.

If you are struggling with a health challenge, we will help you achieve and maintain a wellness driven lifestyle by providing you with comprehensive support services. We specialize in strengths based advanced wellness support and clinical therapy for chronic conditions including, but not limited to, addictions (substance, exercise, food, process), mental illness, emotional and behavioral issues, obesity, inflammatory diseases, eating and exercise disorders. We provide services in-home, online, in-office, within the community, and out in nature.

My goal is to help each person achieve their personal best in life, to live life with meaning and purpose, and to find fulfillment and enjoyment in their professional and personal lives. Many difficulties in relationships start with dysfunctional communication. Gifted with strong interpersonal communication skills, I am able to help individuals and family members expand their communication abilities and enhance the quality of their relationships throughout the life span. I bring a passion for work with parent/child relationships and families; issues surrounding anxiety, depression and personal boundaries; and the unique dynamics of couples' relationships.