Therapists in Sarasota, FL

Our practice helps individuals to cope with stress, conflict, crisis and trauma in different ways. We help you to create your own path; helping you to improve your overall mental and physical health so that you may find peace and purpose in life.

The journey of one's life can be thrown off course by unexpected changes, trauma, grief, life/family transitions, and emotional struggles. I am dedicated in creating a safe place for individuals and families to understand themselves better and explore these life challenges. Everyone needs to feel understood and accepted at some point in their lives. My goal is to recognize each person's individual needs and help create a path to a more fulfilling life. I am committed to providing holistic, inclusive, and personalized interventions that are effective in getting you back to your complete self.

People often see a therapist to process situations or relationships. Counseling may be helpful to bring your situation into focus and help you get on the path that is right for you. I utilize cognitive behavioral therapy and solution focused therapy to assist in understanding your goals and working to recognize how the challenges you have experienced affect you. Developing the skills needed to realize ways to choose a life path is needed to reaching your goals.

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.

We are a small private practice specializing in cognitive-behavioral strategies and strength-based counseling. We see people of all ages and conduct individual, couples, and family therapy sessions. Our staff work with a wide variety of issues including, but not limited to, depression, anxiety, mood disorders, self-injury, suicidality, trauma, divorce, and grief/loss.

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 believe that each person has the potential to live the life they truly want and that lasting change is possible. As a strengths-based therapist, I help a client find their strengths are built on and utilized in therapy to help the client work through the difficulties they are experiencing. I create a space where you can tell me anything without fear of judgment or me telling you how you should live life. Therapy is an interactive process and it shouldn’t look the same for each person. I love helping people build their confidence and becoming more assertive. I want to help you build the skills to live your life to the fullest!

Trauma is personal. Everyone identifies trauma as thier own version of what happened. Your anxiety about the past, the recurring nightmares, the flashes of memories, the gut punches that are unexpected that take you back. Remind you of the pain and emotions as if you were right there again!

My passion is working with children, families, and couples. I specialize in working with parents struggling with their child's behaviors, and families and couples seeking greater harmony. I have over a decade of experience working with adoption-related issues, trauma, and fetal alcohol spectrum disorders, all of which impact behavior, family dynamics, and parent-child relationships. In addition, I specialize in working with prenatal and postnatal mood changes to help new mothers feel connected to their babies and those around them. I believe that connection with others is essential to our mental health.

Accepting New Clients -Treating Depression, Anxiety, Trauma, Bipolar or troubled relationships. Together we will unstuck life by finding the balance you are looking for. You deserve to be heard. Life can be overwhelming. It is time to take care of YOU. I am glad you are taking the first steps to feel better and resolve the concerns that have been bothering you and keeping you away from living the meaningful happier life you want to live. Perhaps you've been struggling with depression, anxiety, grief or troubled marital relationships? Maybe you've had a crisis and need help to get back on track, let's start to rebuild you back up.

My approach includes present-centered, strength-based therapy. I provide you with practical tools that you will be able to use in your everyday life. I also encourage excellent self-care and advocate for healthy living within our healthcare system. My focus is on helping patients and families who are struggling with anxiety, depression, Cancer, Dementia, and other physical pain and illness. I am a trained Gestalt Therapist and work in the here and now using mindfulness, a combination of wellness models, and solution-focused intention. I believe that 'if nothing changes, nothing changes,' so psychotherapy is crucial to good health.

Are you yearning for a path to healing and understanding in the aftermath of complex trauma? Do you struggle with overwhelming emotions, navigating anxiety, depression, or coping mechanisms that hinder personal growth? Do you find it challenging to form and maintain healthy connections, inlfuenced by past relational wounds? Do you need a safe space, a compassionate ear, and a skilled therapist to embark on a transformative healing process? You may be grappling with the aftermath of complex trauma, navigating through the intricate layers of your story and experiences.

As a Board Certified Behavior Analyst-Doctoral (BCBA-D), I provide applied behavior analysis services with an emphasis on functional analyses and function-based treatments to all ages. I specialize in treating problem behaviors (e.g., aggression, property destruction, pica, tantrums, elopement, noncompliance). I also provide skill development (e.g., social, communication, play, academic, vocational, and daily living skills). I work with all abilities and disabilities, including gifted children who struggle with social and communication skills and those with Autism Spectrum Disorder, Developmental Disabilities, Intellectual Disabilities. I provide extensive caregiver training and home services.

You have so many choices! One of which is with whom do you work when seeking professional help. Selection of a psychotherapist is important and equal to the reasons for pursuing therapy. Safety, compassion and respect are critical aspects of any therapeutic process. Your confidential and effective treatment is my highest priority. Our work together will help you understand yourself, address life patterns and influences - all in the interest of moving forward to attain your goals and objectives. Please call me to discuss what you are looking for and how we may work together to achieve your satisfaction.

Hello and welcome! Are you feeling stressed, overwhelmed or worried in your life? Have you lost interest in doing things that used to be fulfilling? Are you struggling with the pain or anxiety of something that has happened in your life? Have you tried to solve these problems on your own and come to realize you need help from someone else? If your answer to any of these questions is “yes,” then you have made the right choice by being here! I know it’s difficult. You’ve quite likely been considering what to do for a very long time. I’m very pleased you’ve found me and taken the courageous step to be here.

I am licensed as a mental health counselor, and qualified mental health supervisor for the State of Florida, and hold an endorsement as an Infant Mental Health Mentor - Clinical with the Florida Association for Infant Mental Health. For over a decade I have specialized in therapy with children age 0-17, families, and couples, while also providing qualified supervision of registered mental health counseling interns. I received my Master's of Arts in Clinical Counseling from Columbia International University, and have provided therapy for families and couples in their homes, outpatient office settings, and in my private practice.

Have you ever caught yourself thinking “I know what I need to do to make a change- why can’t I get myself to do it?”… Change can feel completely overwhelming- but you don't have to navigate this journey alone. Right now, you may feel just overall ‘stuck’- this ‘stuck’ feeling can hinder us from reaching our fullest potential in many areas of our lives. Change is a process and my role is to guide you through it. While building upon your existing strengths, we will work together to identify and change the areas which may be hindering your ability to live a healthy, happy and peaceful life.

The Florida Center for Healthy Sexuality approaches each client as a unique, whole human being with individual needs, wants and desires. Within a comfortable, safe and trusting environment the goal is to assist you, as an individual or as a part of a couple, in exploring your experiences and understanding your life story. For only then can you review and find awareness rather you are seeking change or greater self knowledge.

Hello there, and welcome to my profile. My decision to work in this field was fueled by my observations of my mom's experiences with mental health treatment. As a result, I have strong compassion for people and I approach treatment differently. I am constantly looking for new and effective treatments that can be pleasant and enjoyable. I am a huge animal lover and I believe that animals enrich our lives and trigger our natural compassion for others. This is why I incorporate animals in my practice. There is nothing more uplifting than to be greeted by two wagging tails.