Therapists in Saint Petersburg, FL

Are you tired of surviving and ready to start to thriving? Do you find yourself overreacting or feeling triggered? Are you looking for a therapist who will not only offer validation but also feedback to help you create lasting change? I combine gentle encouragement with real talk to help my clients move in the direction they desire. I offer education and tools to start. When ready, we will go deep to determine the root cause of the problem AND the sustaining solutions. Therapy is tailored to you; however, all therapy is trauma-informed and holistic. I specialize in EMDR therapy which excels at healing the effects of trauma.

Do you ever feel that life is too overwhelming or that your relationships are difficult to navigate? If so, I would be honored to help you navigate through life’s challenges. As we collaborate, we will walk down the path toward discovering, understanding, and valuing who you are and all you want to do in your life. I want you to truly believe you are good enough and capable of having exactly what you envision for your life and your relationships.

Stop the cycle of self destruction and REINVENT YOUR LIFE. Free yourself from negative life patterns and live in the present moment fully. Life is a journey filled with challenges at times. Contact me to help you reach your optimal growth and happiness. Raise your personal vibration, heal, and grow. Overcome feelings of insecurity and rejection. Free yourself from anxiety, fears, and panic. Energize and transform your everyday life right now today.

Are you prioritizing others over your well-being? struggling with boundaries and fearing rejection? Do feelings of inadequacy and self-doubt drive you to seek external validation? Are you suppressing emotions and enabling destructive behaviors to maintain relationships? If you find discomfort in solitude and constantly seek external validation for security, I can guide you. As a trauma-informed counselor, I help motivated individuals rediscover self-love and nurture healthier connections. With expertise in fostering emotional well-being, I offer hope for transformative change in your relationship dynamics.

A safe person to walk alongside you, provide extra support & guidance for you to sort through life when it is overwhelm. I believe that a positive SHIFT is waiting to happen! Your Purpose, Your Life’s Meaning is yours to declare and fully Embody. Life isn't easy at times! I can help. Do you have anxiety and/or depression? Are you struggling with a relationship, or breakup? Worries, anxiety, stress, depression, communication issues, couples and adolescents are my specialty. Allow me the privilege to join you on this magnificent journey into Being You! One positive SHIFT at a time.

As a licensed psychologist, I can help you navigate life transitions as a young professional or college student, find relief from anxiety, OCD, or an eating disorder, heal from past trauma, address relationship concerns, or resolve burnout from work stress. I will create a space for you where you will learn how to form a more compassionate and nurturing connection to yourself that is self-healing. I aim to help you decrease your shame, doubt, or guilt and replace those feelings with more empathy and self compassion, all within a safe and nonjudgmental space.

Although beginning therapy and delving deeper into the inner workings of your life can initially be fearful, it is a courageous act and an opportunity for growth and a new understanding of who you are. I believe that the foundation of any effective therapeutic work is a genuine therapeutic relationship based on trust, honesty, and empathy. I value creating a non-judgmental environment where you feel seen, accepted, and understood and can safely explore difficult emotions and relational patterns that may have previously felt too overwhelming to embark on alone.

It is important for me is to discover what is important to my clients. I help others find what they want in life and get it. It is one thing to live life. It is more to enjoy life. I help individuals, couples, and families to find happiness in all aspects of functioning, including emotional and sexual intimacy.

Are you and your partner having the same arguments over and over? I can help you get beyond those stupid conflicts and enjoy the intimacy you want. The basic problem is that couples have disconnected emotionally. They don't feel emotionally safe with each other. My counseling will help you achieve your most cherished goal: a strong, healthy, and caring relationship with those who are closest to you.

When life gives you challenges the process of managing those challenges can be real difficult. Having someone to process and find solutions to real life issues can be helpful and supportive. I have a very well rounded background in both adult and child therapy. I have worked with Oncology clients, clients in crisis, couples, families and children with different emotional needs. When I meet a client it is important to meet them where they are and develop a strong therapeutic relationship.

People are often motivated to come to therapy to deal with problems that range from depression, anxiety, trauma, life transitions, relationship issues, grief, and loss. My work focuses on offering empowering support and tools that assist in searching to find meaning and purpose in these rough and unpredictable passages. I am a licensed clinical social worker and have provided counseling to individuals, and couples for the past twenty years. My work is informed by methods that are client-centered, respectful of the individual, and considered best practices.

Warmth, collaboration, and a focused, interactive style are among the most important qualities to look for in a psychotherapist, and these are what I strive to offer. Providing counseling since 1986, I believe that thoroughness, expertise, and clinical competence go together with kindness, respect and approachability. Over the years I have gained diverse experience working with depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress, couples and family issues, life transitions, stress management, women's issues, parenting and many more areas. Change for the better is possible, even in the most trying of circumstances. I work toward achieving this with every client I see.

I believe that the most important indicator of success in therapy for any client is how comfortable the client feels with their therapist. Once their comfort level is established with me- the work can begin in a positive and practical manner for Adults and Children with Anxiety, Depression, Trauma, Multicultural Issues, Couples, Women's Issues, and Work Related Issues to name a few . I incorporate diverse therapeutic interventions to get my client to their goals. My goal is that my clients complete counseling feeling that they came out of therapy with the skills needed to continue to live life successfully.

Work with a Certified Sex Addiction Therapist (CSAT) to heal from sex and/or porn addiction. Sex/porn addiction is a clinical disorder which has ruined countless lives and families but responds to effective treatment. If you are struggling with sex/porn addiction, you know how debilitating it can be--shame, self-loathing, unable to stop your problematic behaviors and facing consequences. If you are the partner of a sex/porn addict, you may be wondering where to turn, bewildered and betrayed by the one you love.

I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in the great state of Florida with 13 years of professional counseling experience. I have experience helping clients, couples, and families with relationship issues, trauma and abuse, coping with grief and loss, and anger management. I believe that you are the expert of your life story and that you have the strengths that will assist you in overcoming things that challenge you. It takes courage to seek out a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards a change. I am here to support and empower you in that journey.

I am passionate about helping individuals of all ages to work through life transitions, self-esteem, anxiety, depression, ADHD, emotion regulation, & more. I also work with couples and families to improve communication, further understand roles and dynamics, and foster deeper connections. I tailor my work to each client and meet the individual’s needs by “meeting them where they are at”. My goal in my approach and services is to assist clients in meeting their goals and guide them through their journey while providing them with useful tools to create a better future. I have a deep faith in the capacity of individuals to heal & grow.

I specialize in topics related to relationships, sexuality, emotions, communication, and changing behaviors. I support clients who want to understand themselves and why they do the things they do, strengthen their relationships, communicate better, manage their emotions, create or break habits, and/or have more pleasure in their sex life. From communication dynamics to exploring kink/BDSM, I use a conversational style and offer resources based on your goals. Whether your goals are relational or personal, I am here to support you!

The pain that results from couples issues, depression, & anxiety can be overwhelming. Do relationship issues make you wonder if it can (or should) be saved? There are specific research proven methods to heal & to reconnect and have deep, full-filling relationships! The most important one is with yourself first. We can't love well when we don't love ourselves yet. We were made for relationship. Don't settle for less! I'd be honored to be a part of your journey!

A previous client referred to therapy as their ‘comfy couch’; a place where they felt safe, heard, and could learn strategies to address life challenges. I strive to provide a sense of comfort for the person to reach the level of vulnerability in which a person can achieve growth. My mission is to provide a safe space for all, including all genders, orientations, identifies, abilities, cultures and backgrounds. I am fortunate to be able to speak Spanish and English, providing me the opportunity to serve Spanish speaking clients.