Therapists in Bradenton, FL

Dr. Katherine Best is dedicated to your wellbeing by providing a quick response and flexible hours of care. Building upon strengths, she uses a positive, non-judgmental approach to encourage growth and change. Dr. Best offers: psychotherapy, marriage and family therapy, trauma resolution, pre and post divorce counseling, family mediation for conflict resolution, clinical hypnosis, EMDR, archetypal pattern dream analysis, and life coaching. In addition, Dr. Katherine Best offers treatment for stress, anxiety, procrastination, depression, cumulative exposures to trauma, priest and clergy abuse, chronic pain, and insomnia.

If your serious about making healthy changes in your life and if what you have been doing is not working, try something new. I am passionate about opening your mind to a healthier view by instructing you on how to rid yourself of stubborn thinking. Awaken your mind and transform your uncertainty into clear and meaningful direction. Most clients will immediately recognize a change in their thinking and find emotional relief after their first visit. Allow me to lead you to the healthy change you desire.

I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and a Certified Sex Therapist. I trained at the University of Pennsylvania and have been in practice for over 35 years specializing in both individual and couples therapy. I treat anxiety disorders, depression, relationship problems (including difficulties with communication and sexual functioning), body image issues, the challenges of life transitions (divorce, death of a loved one, relocation, retirement, health problems), as well as gay, lesbian, and gender identity issues.

I am a solution focused therapist specializing in couples therapy and families impacted by substance abuse issues. My skills include assessing individuals who might need treatment and utilizing my network of facilities to place that individual in the appropriate level of care. Once someone attains sobriety I believe I am well qualified to help them achieve long term sobriety through lifestyle change and work with the family unit. My approach to couples Therapy is to identify the issues and help the couple come to an agreement of specific, identifiable changes that will heal the relationship for long term success.

The key aspect to treatment is establishing a therapeutic relationship, first. Building trust and understanding the person I am helping is important and leads to better results. In therapy, I come from a compassionate, empathetic, supportive approach. I work collaboratively with individuals on the goals they want to work on. Together we will explore what may be challenging and devise a plan on how to overcome those challenges and celebrate success.

Many times when people call, they have concerns including: Mental Health issues, Addiction, Family, Couples,Relationships,Problems, Work Stress, Medical Conditions, Trauma, Loss, Grief, or everyday stressors. I will treat you with utmost dignity, and respect, honoring your cultural/ religious values. My creative approaches are what my clients like the best. I have used music, appropriate use of humor, and other artisitc ways to help people express themselves. As a TEAM, we will work TOGETHER to identify, set and achieve your goals, and I give you tangible strategies to reach them.

Have you been feeling overwhelmed with life's struggles or failing relationships? Have you been struggling with anxiety, anger, depression, shame, or low self esteem? Or maybe you're beginning to feel hopeless when trying to reconnect with your partner on a meaningful level. My goal is to help you harness your inner resources to thrive and authentically enjoy life again. When working together we will create a collaborative journey providing you with a safe space to explore your struggles, heal past traumas, create lasting connections, and identify your personal strengths as well as develop new tools to achieve healing and growth.

I'm a Licensed Therapist in Florida. I hold both a Bachelor's Degree and a Master's Degree in Social Work from Florida State University. During my career, I’ve spent years helping individuals and groups of all different backgrounds and at a variety of places in life including veterans and those involved in the criminal justice system. I'll take time to get to know you as an individual and learn more about the uniqueness of your experience. I am comfortable working with adults, families, and couples. Contact me at Suncoast Psychotherapy & Associates at the website www.SuncoastPsychotherapy.com and clicking on the "New Clients" tab

Are you struggling to change your current situation? Are life's issues proving to be more than you can handle? Making the decision to seek help can be filled with uncertainty and questions; one that does not come easy to most. I offer a compassionate, solution focused approach to help you explore ways to live life at its fullest; strengthening yourself and your relationships.to move you to a place of happiness and fulfillment. Identify solutions to relationship issues, resolve family conflict, free yourself of addiction or manage the challenges of adolescence in a supportive and encouraging environment.

Are you struggling with Depression, Anxiety, Stress or Addictions? Are you in the middle of a Crisis? If so I am here to help. I regularly treat CEO's, Professionals, Executives, Elite Athletes, Pastors and other Therapists in addressing issues that they face. I am Identified as a Licensure Supervisor and have trained thousands of therapists for professional development since 1993. I specialize in treating Couples, Men, Male Teens and Women that prefer a male therapist and I have 30 years of experience as a professional counselor.

When life just gets too hard, my job is to help empower people to get where they want and need to be. Whether a person is struggling with depression, anxiety, trauma, addiction, life transitions, family of origin issues, current relationships, or problems at work, I put my all into working alongside clients to draw out internal strengths and build a new, wonderful life. I am here to listen and to work alongside them so that they leave therapy much stronger and more hopeful than when they first came in. Together, we draw out strengths, transform old patterns, and build toward a new life: Life can get better!

For some people, therapy is scary. I understand that. We will work through that & I will work hard to make sure that you are comfortable talking with me. Cuss if you want to. Cry if you want to. It changes nothing about our dynamic or my desire to help you. If you're feeling overwhelmed, frustrated and unhappy, let's work on changing that, together, so you can live the best life you were meant to live! Let's get to work. I can't wait to meet you!

​I'm a Licensed Psychotherapist in the states of Florida and Connecticut. I have 40+ years of clinical experience and I hold 2 Masters Degrees from Syracuse University. I'm a member of the Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) statewide association attending annual conferences so that I can remain current with trends and advances in evidenced-based social practice. ​I've spent 4 decades helping others find and bring harmony and structure into their lives. Life happens and no one has to face it alone. I'm here to help you sort through difficult issues and offer you a safe place to be open and honest without fear of judgment.

Life isn't always easy or fair. If your life has gotten off track, you can get it back on track; if you don't like the way you are, remake yourself. If you've ever thought, "I don't matter" or "I'm not good enough" banish those negative thoughts that bring you down or goose up your anxiety. While we may briefly examine the past, our focus will be on how you can make your life better right now, where you are and with the resources at hand. Your life can be better and that change can begin today.

Have you experienced trauma or are you coping with PTSD? Have you found yourself in the midst of family conflict? Are you struggling with an eating disorder? I'm passionate about helping people through their struggles and begin the journey to emotional and mental healing.

What makes you do things that are the exact opposite of what you want? Research reveals, in part, that your unconscious motivations conflict with your conscious intentions. Many blame themselves for making the wrong choices that are conscious but, somehow beyond their immediate control. Without your knowledge, the unconscious drives you in another direction and at your core lay the threatening force of fear that can drag you away from where you want to go. Every time you sense anxiety or fear, you apply the brakes, slow down your journey, and prevent yourself from living your fullest life. We offer psychological tools to move forward.

At Reflections, we love helping people to find peace and joy again, and to experience their personal, family, and financial dreams coming true as well. We help our clients to deal with problematic thoughts and behaviors and life stress in general also. We work from a Christian framework and we "dig" only as deeply as needed to correct the problem(s). Our coaches specifically focus on meeting your goals for a promising future! In addition to our in-person work, we also offer online courses that individuals can take in the privacy of their own home!

Chad Spencer has over 20 years of experience working with various populations in diverse settings. His clinical work includes experience in areas related to; Mood disorders, Psychotic Disorders, Substance Dependence/Abuse, and recovery from symptoms related to various types of Trauma. Chad has also worked extensively with clients in the LGBTQI community, addressing the challenges those in this community often encounter. Chad's undergraduate degree was obtained at Rutgers University, and his Graduate work was completed at New York University. Chad is partnered with Alma Counseling group and can also be found on their website.

Change can feel scary and stressful. Standing at a crossroads can feel uncertain and overwhelming. Sometimes our life circumstances change, other times we decide that what we are doing now, is no longer working for us. My focus is working with people who are experiencing anxiety, depressed mood, grief, loss, addictions, trauma, PTSD, and other adjustments and life transitions. This could involve changes in relationships, family, spirituality, health, career, education, or living situation. It could include death, healing wounds and inner children, identifying and enforcing boundaries, and identifying and changing limiting beliefs.