Therapists in Saint Petersburg, FL

Ever so often, we reach crossroads in our lives that require support in deciding which path to take. Sometimes we simply need a sounding board to allow us to sort things that are confusing. Other times, we have a good idea regarding what we wish to accomplish yet we need a platform to develop a plan of action in order to improve our quality of life. We may be grieving or bound by emotional trauma that plagues us. We may have family conflicts, relationship issues, parenting challenges or simply seek a better understanding of who we are and what motivates us.

I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor who has 20 years of experience specializing in child and adolescent therapy. I am very passionate about my work, it is such a significant part of who I am. My philosophy is to use a positive approach to counseling, building upon the strengths of both the client as well as the family. Although my career started working with younger children, over the years I expanded my practice to include adolescents, and now adolescent therapy has become my primary specialty! I also work with older children and young adults!

When life feels stressful or overwhelming, it’s okay to ask for help. As an LMHC, I team up with clients to help them determine what changes they’d like to make in their lives and the most effective ways to achieve them. We all need support at times, whether it be working through some past/current life-changing events, making big decisions, improving family or intimate partner relationships, or learning new skills to change things in your life. My background includes utilizing evidence-based approaches to assist those struggling with trauma, mood disorders, social skills deficits, and oppositional behavior & sexual behavior issues.

Emotional Healing begins with you. You must make the choice to face your fears. Fear is crippling and results in being "stuck"emotionally. The road to recovery starts with personal discovery. My experience includes over 40 years in the field of Mental Health. I worked 8 years at a private psychiatric inpatient facility with adolescents, adults, and geriatric populations. I worked 30 years at a VA Medical Center with Veterans dealing with Addictions, Relationship conflict, Behavioral problems, Adjustment Disorders, Depression, and PTSD.

Do you feel stuck and unsure of how to solve your problems? Has your family gone through a change that one or more of you are struggling to adjust to? Do you just wish that you understood yourself or your partner better?

Do you feel like you are stuck in circles? Are you having a hard time getting by? Do you have difficulty remaining present? You can feel empowered, happy, and whole again. I help clients heal by addressing past wounds and confronting harmful behaviors and/or thoughts so that they can live happy and fulfilling lives. Not only can you discover who you truly are, but also look forward to living again.

I help to identify and clearly understand why your child is struggling academically, behaviorally and socially. Through neuropsychological testing, clinical interviewing, and observations, I help to uncover your child's strengths and weaknesses. I provide detailed and specialized recommendations for interventions and treatments to address areas of weakness and capitalize on your child's talents. With a doctoral degree in school and clinical psychology, I can help navigate the school's approach to educating and accommodating your child. Together, let's uncover how your child learns best.

I believe that none of us get through this life unscathed. At some time we all need help getting through life's hard and hurting periods. My practice focuses on helping to heal hurting hearts, minds, and spirits. I also believe we all are given powerful gifts and abilities to fulfull our purpose in life. Likewise there are times of struggle finding and following our highest and best purpose. I am here to help and journey with you on your path to becoming the most whole, healthy, happy, person you have the capacity to be.

Everyone is dealing with stress, feelings if emotional discomfort, and general struggle. Unfortunately, not everyone has a safe place or person to help them process these thoughts and feelings in a way that you can get relief. There is nothing worse than being in the trenches of life and having no one there to remind you that there is a light and help you find it. No matter your age, gender, or current life situation, everyone needs the opportunity and the space to unpack those uncomfortable feelings and get them out. You are important and you deserve the time.

You are having a hard time feeling connected to yourself and your loved ones, have difficulty managing the different aspects of your life and are experiencing a hard time coping with past events. You seem to have trouble recognizing who you are today, feel like your emotions are overwhelming and are missing a sense of peace. One thing is for sure: you’re ready for some relief. You’re ready to find the clarity and confidence in your decision making and move through life with more ease. Most of all, you’re ready to find joy in the day-to-day again. You’re ready for a new “normal”, and I can help you get there.

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.

If you've noticed that your child/teen isn’t as happy or social as they used to be, they’ve started making risky choices with friends, they’ve become more irritable, or recently experienced a big transition, then therapy may be a good fit. Parents often come to me with worries that their family has become disconnected, their teen struggles with low self-esteem due to social media comparisons, or their child struggles with academic pressures. I work primarily with elementary through high school ages and all of the ups and downs that occur in between by providing individual and family therapy.

My therapeutic style is grounded in a wholistic view of the person and acknowledgement of the undeniable connection between mental and physical health. I work with couples and individuals and strive to create an open, accepting environment that provides the freedom and comfort to explore and design your pathway to greater mental well-being. My training as a health and wellness coach coupled with my experience as a clinical counselor offer the opportunity to assess and address the person as whole when creating a plan for treatment.

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The Costello Center's team of independent contractors are experienced professionals who work together to provide a wide variety of counseling, life coaching, medicine management, and academic excellence services. All of these individuals work with The Costello Center not as employees, but as independent contractors working together to fulfill The Costello Center mission; dedicated to Mind, Body, Spirit and Healing. As an Independent contractor affiliated with The Costello Center, I work with both individuals and families struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma-related pain, and family dysfunction.

It is my experience that an empathic approach that is strength-based and grounded in science provides the most optimal therapeutic outcomes. While the foundations of my therapeutic approach are behavioral and cognitive- behavioral, I view compassion as an integral component to the way in which I practice. I believe that growth and change are fostered in environments in which individuals are seen and heard and differences are honored. It is therefore my primary mission to provide a safe and supportive environment for each individual and family member that I work with.

Is your child struggling with anxious or depressive thoughts at home, school or with peers? Or do they have the motivation to do well but still face behavior challenges and you both need support? Does your teen need a supportive space to process their thoughts and emotions? As a dedicated child and family therapist, my goal is to guide children and their families through their journey using CBT to support the social-emotional development of my clients and their knowledge about their cognitive and emotional coping processes.

Dr. Walsh has been caring for infants, children, adolescents, young adults, and families for more than a decade. Creating nurturing environments for kids to thrive involves both science and art and is increasingly difficult in today's evolving landscape of academic, social, and technological pressures experienced by both kids and caregivers alike. I aim to provide state-of-the-science psychological evaluation and deliver individualized treatment to promote psychosocial, emotional, cognitive, and behavioral well-being. Please note: Contacting Dr. Walsh does not establish a therapist-patient relationship. If this is an emergency, call 911 or go to the emergency room.

Over 11 years of experience in providing individual, couples, and family therapy services. I believe one is the driver and they can control how they want to live; however,I understand often times family, substances, depression, past trauma, anxiety, relationships, raising children, career/employment, financial, and personal struggles can be obstacles.My objective is to work with you in becoming aware and in creating solutions, which can counterattack these obstacles. Depending on your motivation this process can be short or long. It all depends on how much you want to live a productive life.