Therapists in 32303
Allen B. Mullinax
Pastoral Counselor, PhD
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Tallahassee, FL 32303
Accepting new clients. We all want to be understood but people who actually listen to us are rare. Many things in the world recently have increased our stress, causing conflicts and straining our relationships. Sometimes we all need a trustworthy, confidential person to talk to who will listen and understand us. For 20+ years, I've provided a safe space for people to talk about their anxiety, fears, and relationships. I listen attentively & without judgement. I work with you to find a way forward in your life. I welcome all people regardless of age, gender, race, sexual preference, gender identity, faith, or ability to pay.
Accepting new clients. We all want to be understood but people who actually listen to us are rare. Many things in the world recently have increased our stress, causing conflicts and straining our relationships. Sometimes we all need a trustworthy, confidential person to talk to who will listen and understand us. For 20+ years, I've provided a safe space for people to talk about their anxiety, fears, and relationships. I listen attentively & without judgement. I work with you to find a way forward in your life. I welcome all people regardless of age, gender, race, sexual preference, gender identity, faith, or ability to pay.
Bogdana Jaliu
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Tallahassee, FL 32303
The way we feel, act, or react is not fully determined by external factors- regardless of the circumstances we are in, but also by our outlook on life and perspective toward specific situations. I believe in a collaborative therapeutic relationship that is provided in a safe, non-judgmental environment. I strive to support and assist clients on their journeys to create meaning in their lives, change or replace patterns of thinking and behaviors that are no longer working for them, develop greater self-awareness and deepen their relationships.
The way we feel, act, or react is not fully determined by external factors- regardless of the circumstances we are in, but also by our outlook on life and perspective toward specific situations. I believe in a collaborative therapeutic relationship that is provided in a safe, non-judgmental environment. I strive to support and assist clients on their journeys to create meaning in their lives, change or replace patterns of thinking and behaviors that are no longer working for them, develop greater self-awareness and deepen their relationships.
Terry Abell
Counselor, MEd, LMHC, CIS
Verified Verified
Tallahassee, FL 32303
I've had over 20 years of experience in the field, working with many issues including a variety of sexual issues, abuse, crisis intervention, anxiety, depression and anger. I work with both youth and adults.
I've had over 20 years of experience in the field, working with many issues including a variety of sexual issues, abuse, crisis intervention, anxiety, depression and anger. I work with both youth and adults.
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.
Alicia Armstrong
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MSW, MPA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Tallahassee, FL 32303
My goal is to provide compassionate therapy services, working in collaboration with you to help you meet your goals and guide you through the healing process. I work with individuals experiencing a wide range of challenges, including dating, relationships, trauma, violence and assault, PTSD, anxiety, depression, grief and loss, self-harm, and sexuality or gender identity diversity. My background includes victim advocacy and outreach, clinical crisis counseling, animal assisted therapy, and human sexuality education. Taking the first step to reach out for help is not only brave but will be incredibly rewarding.
My goal is to provide compassionate therapy services, working in collaboration with you to help you meet your goals and guide you through the healing process. I work with individuals experiencing a wide range of challenges, including dating, relationships, trauma, violence and assault, PTSD, anxiety, depression, grief and loss, self-harm, and sexuality or gender identity diversity. My background includes victim advocacy and outreach, clinical crisis counseling, animal assisted therapy, and human sexuality education. Taking the first step to reach out for help is not only brave but will be incredibly rewarding.
Cicely W. Brantley
PhD, LMHC, LPC, CFLE
Verified Verified
Tallahassee, FL 32303
Sometimes, life challenges can make us feel isolated, overwhelmed, and like no one could possibly understand. If you're experiencing these feelings and finding it harder to cope, I'd love to partner with you in exploring and improving your situation. I'd like to show you that someone can, in fact, understand. My training – in both Counseling (MS & EdS) and Marriage & Family Therapy (PhD) – makes me uniquely qualified to address a myriad of individual and relational issues using evidence-based methods that increase insight and help bring about your desired changes.
Sometimes, life challenges can make us feel isolated, overwhelmed, and like no one could possibly understand. If you're experiencing these feelings and finding it harder to cope, I'd love to partner with you in exploring and improving your situation. I'd like to show you that someone can, in fact, understand. My training – in both Counseling (MS & EdS) and Marriage & Family Therapy (PhD) – makes me uniquely qualified to address a myriad of individual and relational issues using evidence-based methods that increase insight and help bring about your desired changes.
Natalie Reeder
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Tallahassee, FL 32303 (Online Only)
If you are feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or depressed, I believe there is hope for you to feel better by learning strategies to cope with these difficult feelings. I will work with you to help you understand yourself better and to learn tools you can use to make positive changes in your life and relationships. I offer a non-judgmental, objective and confidential environment to explore thoughts and feelings and uncover patterns that may be preventing you from being where you want to be in your life. I enjoy working with all populations, focusing on a variety of issues including relationship/family issues, anxiety, depression, trauma.
If you are feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or depressed, I believe there is hope for you to feel better by learning strategies to cope with these difficult feelings. I will work with you to help you understand yourself better and to learn tools you can use to make positive changes in your life and relationships. I offer a non-judgmental, objective and confidential environment to explore thoughts and feelings and uncover patterns that may be preventing you from being where you want to be in your life. I enjoy working with all populations, focusing on a variety of issues including relationship/family issues, anxiety, depression, trauma.
Jeffrey McCary
Registered Clinical Social Worker Intern, MSW, RCSWI
Verified Verified
Tallahassee, FL 32303
Hey, life can be tough. Some events are out of our control and sometimes we tend to get in our own way. Often negative events in our childhood shape our adult responses leading to anxiety, depression, avoidance, and panic. Whatever the experience you’re here because you’re ready to overcome it. As a solution-focused therapist, my goal is to help you uncover your true potential and lead a life that is worth celebrating.
Hey, life can be tough. Some events are out of our control and sometimes we tend to get in our own way. Often negative events in our childhood shape our adult responses leading to anxiety, depression, avoidance, and panic. Whatever the experience you’re here because you’re ready to overcome it. As a solution-focused therapist, my goal is to help you uncover your true potential and lead a life that is worth celebrating.
Dr. Cortnie Baity
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Tallahassee, FL 32303 (Online Only)
Hello, my name is Dr. Cortnie S. Baity, LMFT and I am the owner of Onward and Upward Psychotherapy & Consulting Services, LLC., now serving all Florida and Georgia residents. I understand that throughout our life’s journey we all will face difficult moments and/or seasons. In order to grow through these times we must embrace the human species’ primal need for survival: meaningful social engagement.
Hello, my name is Dr. Cortnie S. Baity, LMFT and I am the owner of Onward and Upward Psychotherapy & Consulting Services, LLC., now serving all Florida and Georgia residents. I understand that throughout our life’s journey we all will face difficult moments and/or seasons. In order to grow through these times we must embrace the human species’ primal need for survival: meaningful social engagement.
Alexis Highsmith
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, MS, LCSW, QS
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Tallahassee, FL 32303 (Online Only)
Have you been feeling sad or worried? Have your past experiences been haunting you? You have been feeling sad or depressed every day and you are not sure why. You are having problems sleeping because you feel worried and can't turn your mind off. You are having nightmares because of past experiences. These worry thoughts and emotions are having an effect life situations. You have come to realize that you can no longer do this alone.
Have you been feeling sad or worried? Have your past experiences been haunting you? You have been feeling sad or depressed every day and you are not sure why. You are having problems sleeping because you feel worried and can't turn your mind off. You are having nightmares because of past experiences. These worry thoughts and emotions are having an effect life situations. You have come to realize that you can no longer do this alone.
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.
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Bonnie Deopp Clinical Supervisor
Pathway To Peace Counseling, LLC
Lynette Moriak
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Tallahassee, FL 32303 (Online Only)
Happy New Year! We are the product of all of our collective experiences - the great, the difficult, and the parts of ourselves we like to shy away from. All of our experiences, especially those during our developmental years, shape our sense of self, the lens in which we view the world, and our place in it. My practice is rooted in social work principles and aspects of positive psychology to help guide you on the healing of the entire individual. I am currently accepting clients for night/weekend sessions.
Happy New Year! We are the product of all of our collective experiences - the great, the difficult, and the parts of ourselves we like to shy away from. All of our experiences, especially those during our developmental years, shape our sense of self, the lens in which we view the world, and our place in it. My practice is rooted in social work principles and aspects of positive psychology to help guide you on the healing of the entire individual. I am currently accepting clients for night/weekend sessions.
Bonnie Deopp Clinical Supervisor
Counselor, LMHC, CN
Verified Verified
Tallahassee, FL 32303 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
Hello! And Welcome. We would be a good fit if you are interested in exploring the impact of past experiences on your here and now responses of body sensations, emotions, thoughts, and behaviors through a mind-body approach. My areas of clinical focus are: 1).Complex Trauma and resulting Panic/Anxiety, Mood Disorders, Dysfunctional Coping, and Chronic Illness. 2).Loss of control when eating in adults and adolescents including Binge Eating Disorder, Bulimia, and Emotional Eating. 3). LGBTQ+ including gender affirming transitions 4). Addiction Recovery and Chronic Relapses 5). Fertility Issues and PCOS.
Hello! And Welcome. We would be a good fit if you are interested in exploring the impact of past experiences on your here and now responses of body sensations, emotions, thoughts, and behaviors through a mind-body approach. My areas of clinical focus are: 1).Complex Trauma and resulting Panic/Anxiety, Mood Disorders, Dysfunctional Coping, and Chronic Illness. 2).Loss of control when eating in adults and adolescents including Binge Eating Disorder, Bulimia, and Emotional Eating. 3). LGBTQ+ including gender affirming transitions 4). Addiction Recovery and Chronic Relapses 5). Fertility Issues and PCOS.
Rebecca Salter
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
Tallahassee, FL 32303
Problems do not occur in a vacuum. Individual problems often have symptoms that affect the entire family system. I work with children, adolescents, couples, and families experiencing whatever problems of the moment. During our work together, we will explore the impact of the issue and join together to generate solutions that not only benefit the people in the room, but may also positively influence future generations.
Problems do not occur in a vacuum. Individual problems often have symptoms that affect the entire family system. I work with children, adolescents, couples, and families experiencing whatever problems of the moment. During our work together, we will explore the impact of the issue and join together to generate solutions that not only benefit the people in the room, but may also positively influence future generations.
Dr. Lauren Selice
Registered Marriage and Family Therapist Intern, PhD, RMFTI
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Tallahassee, FL 32303
I am currently accepting new clients for individual, couple, and family therapy. It is my goal to create an inclusive and supportive environment for you to explore your thoughts, feelings, worries, and fears regarding yourself and your relationship. If you choose to work with me, you will find my approach to therapy is collaborative, non-judgmental, and experiential.
I am currently accepting new clients for individual, couple, and family therapy. It is my goal to create an inclusive and supportive environment for you to explore your thoughts, feelings, worries, and fears regarding yourself and your relationship. If you choose to work with me, you will find my approach to therapy is collaborative, non-judgmental, and experiential.
Teresa Harris
Counselor, LPC, LMHC, MBA, CPT
Verified Verified
Tallahassee, FL 32303 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
My work begins with a very person-centered approach, recognizing my role as one to listen and empower a client as they create the life they want to live. I often incorporate techniques from solution-focused, narrative, cognitive behavioral, and dialectical behavioral approaches. After 10 years in the fitness/wellness industry, I’ve worked with those struggling with unhealthy relationships with food and their bodies. Working with these clients often utilizes elements of mindfulness and self-compassion toward a life of more self-love.
My work begins with a very person-centered approach, recognizing my role as one to listen and empower a client as they create the life they want to live. I often incorporate techniques from solution-focused, narrative, cognitive behavioral, and dialectical behavioral approaches. After 10 years in the fitness/wellness industry, I’ve worked with those struggling with unhealthy relationships with food and their bodies. Working with these clients often utilizes elements of mindfulness and self-compassion toward a life of more self-love.
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."
Whitney Owens
Counselor, MA, LMHC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Tallahassee, FL 32303
Not accepting new clients
We are all a part of the same human family, but we have had painful and traumatic experiences that shaped who we are individually. Sometimes we minimize what we’ve been through, until we know we can’t push it aside anymore. I know how scary this can be. Trying to find the words to describe what we feel can seem like an impossible task. I’m here to support you on the journey, so that you can learn how to deconstruct old chapters, and then reconstruct new chapters from a place of empowerment and self-knowledge. The more we know ourselves, the better we can be to each other. No one story is the same, and every story matters.
We are all a part of the same human family, but we have had painful and traumatic experiences that shaped who we are individually. Sometimes we minimize what we’ve been through, until we know we can’t push it aside anymore. I know how scary this can be. Trying to find the words to describe what we feel can seem like an impossible task. I’m here to support you on the journey, so that you can learn how to deconstruct old chapters, and then reconstruct new chapters from a place of empowerment and self-knowledge. The more we know ourselves, the better we can be to each other. No one story is the same, and every story matters.
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Culturally Sensitive Therapists
How does culturally sensitive therapy work?
A culturally sensitive therapist will tailor their approach to therapy based on the individual client’s background. This may include changing their style of interaction (asking open-ended questions vs. being the “expert” voice), their affect (seeming warm or “neutral”), how much personal information they disclose about themselves, and more. It’s also important for a culturally sensitive therapist to acknowledge larger societal forces that may impact their client due to the client’s background.
How effective is culturally sensitive therapy?
Some professionals have expressed concern about highlighting cultural differences in therapy, suggesting that it might promote stereotypes and harm the therapeutic bond; however, many experts agree that cultural sensitivity tends to strengthen the connection between therapist and client and help clients feel heard and understood. A culturally sensitive approach to therapy can be especially helpful for those not in the cultural majority, especially when combined with proven therapies like Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT).
What are the limitations of a culturally sensitive approach to therapy?
While being culturally sensitive is generally a valuable skill to have, a therapist cannot treat every client from a similar background the same way. Each client is an individual with their own values, personal preferences, and life experiences that will need to be explored during therapy. In addition, it’s rare for a therapist and client to have identical backgrounds, so there may be some cross-cultural differences to navigate during therapy, but a culturally sensitive therapist can do so with empathy and respect.
Can culturally sensitive therapy be done online?
Yes, online therapy using a culturally sensitive approach can be beneficial. Therapy can sometimes be difficult to access for clients from diverse backgrounds and socioeconomic standing. The array of mental health support available through the internet makes it possible for clients to find a good therapist match regardless of where they live.