Brainspotting Therapists in Clearwater, FL
Transformations Psychotherapy Virtual Therapy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, Renee Michaels, PhD, LCSW, CAP
Online Only
Newer modalities like Brainspotting offer a powerful alternative to EMDR..
Adulting is hard—whether it’s the constant hum of anxiety, the weight of past trauma, or the exhausting cycle of addiction. If you feel stuck or overwhelmed, you don't have to navigate this alone.
My approach is both caring and dynamic, using your natural assets to help you heal from the inside out, I bring an active, engaged energy to our sessions to give you the tools, insights, and strengths you need to build a life worth living. We will work together to move beyond just managing symptoms. We will look at the root causes of your struggles, honoring your story while focusing on the steps to make you feel grounded and whole.
Newer modalities like Brainspotting offer a powerful alternative to EMDR..
Adulting is hard—whether it’s the constant hum of anxiety, the weight of past trauma, or the exhausting cycle of addiction. If you feel stuck or overwhelmed, you don't have to navigate this alone.
My approach is both caring and dynamic, using your natural assets to help you heal from the inside out, I bring an active, engaged energy to our sessions to give you the tools, insights, and strengths you need to build a life worth living. We will work together to move beyond just managing symptoms. We will look at the root causes of your struggles, honoring your story while focusing on the steps to make you feel grounded and whole.
Melissa Collins, LCSW, works at Tampa Bay Area Counseling Group in Saint Petersburg Florida. A Florida-licensed social worker, she has extensive experience supporting Veterans, adults, and youths across various clinical needs. Practicing with unconditional positive regard, Ms. Collins offers a secure, strengths-based environment that respects each client's expertise in their own life and fosters psychological resilience.
Melissa Collins, LCSW, works at Tampa Bay Area Counseling Group in Saint Petersburg Florida. A Florida-licensed social worker, she has extensive experience supporting Veterans, adults, and youths across various clinical needs. Practicing with unconditional positive regard, Ms. Collins offers a secure, strengths-based environment that respects each client's expertise in their own life and fosters psychological resilience.
Lucidity Healing
Pre-Licensed Professional, MSW, RCSWI
2 Endorsed
Online Only
Waitlist for new clients
Let me guess, people say you’re funny, strong & resilient. Holding everything together even when you’re unravelling inside, self-aware but your thoughts still spiral and sometimes you feel far away from everything, even yourself. You joke and brush things off but feeling safe and comfortable with yourself feels out of reach, always one step away from burning out. If you’re tired of feeling like your brain is your enemy, tired of just joking and pretending you’re fine; you’ve come to the right place. You’re ready to rest without guilt, to exist without constantly proving your worth, to trust yourself again.
Let me guess, people say you’re funny, strong & resilient. Holding everything together even when you’re unravelling inside, self-aware but your thoughts still spiral and sometimes you feel far away from everything, even yourself. You joke and brush things off but feeling safe and comfortable with yourself feels out of reach, always one step away from burning out. If you’re tired of feeling like your brain is your enemy, tired of just joking and pretending you’re fine; you’ve come to the right place. You’re ready to rest without guilt, to exist without constantly proving your worth, to trust yourself again.
Couples therapy offers a safe and supportive space for partners to navigate challenges, deepen their connection, and foster a healthier, more fulfilling relationship. Whether you’re facing communication barriers, unresolved conflicts, trust issues, infidelity, lack of intimacy, emotional distance, preparing for marriage, or simply looking to strengthen your bond, our sessions provide tools and insights tailored to your unique needs.
Couples therapy offers a safe and supportive space for partners to navigate challenges, deepen their connection, and foster a healthier, more fulfilling relationship. Whether you’re facing communication barriers, unresolved conflicts, trust issues, infidelity, lack of intimacy, emotional distance, preparing for marriage, or simply looking to strengthen your bond, our sessions provide tools and insights tailored to your unique needs.
I am a certified Brainspotting therapist.
Are you struggling with pornography or sexual compulsivity? Is secrecy, broken trust or loss of intimacy hurting your relationship? Or maybe you’re not in crisis, but you know your marriage could be stronger, more connected, more alive? You’re not alone–we have been through these issues personally and know what it’s like. I’m a Certified Sex Addiction Therapist (CSAT), and Hunter is a Certified Mentor Coach in long-term recovery. Together, we help men break free (porn, sexting, affairs, prostitution, etc) and we help couples rebuild trust and real intimacy.
I am a certified Brainspotting therapist.
Are you struggling with pornography or sexual compulsivity? Is secrecy, broken trust or loss of intimacy hurting your relationship? Or maybe you’re not in crisis, but you know your marriage could be stronger, more connected, more alive? You’re not alone–we have been through these issues personally and know what it’s like. I’m a Certified Sex Addiction Therapist (CSAT), and Hunter is a Certified Mentor Coach in long-term recovery. Together, we help men break free (porn, sexting, affairs, prostitution, etc) and we help couples rebuild trust and real intimacy.
Kim Roberts, EMDR + Accelerated Resolution Therapy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-QS, LIC:NY, VA FL, CA, CSTIP
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
I frequently use EMDR, Accelerated Resolution Therapy, Brainspotting, Parts Work, and Polyvagal Theory in my practice.
Are questioning whether past traumas are holding you back from living your best life? Do you desire a healthier marriage/relationship? Do you find yourself overwhelmed by anxiety or depression, and long for a sense of peace and balance in your mind & body? If you are ready to break free unhealthy patterns and heal from past traumas that keep you feeling trapped and unfulfilled, now might be the time to connect with a therapist. Together, we'll explore strategies to process past traumas and heal from relationship wounds, fostering trust and connection. Continue reading to find out how to book with me and begin your healing journey!
I frequently use EMDR, Accelerated Resolution Therapy, Brainspotting, Parts Work, and Polyvagal Theory in my practice.
Are questioning whether past traumas are holding you back from living your best life? Do you desire a healthier marriage/relationship? Do you find yourself overwhelmed by anxiety or depression, and long for a sense of peace and balance in your mind & body? If you are ready to break free unhealthy patterns and heal from past traumas that keep you feeling trapped and unfulfilled, now might be the time to connect with a therapist. Together, we'll explore strategies to process past traumas and heal from relationship wounds, fostering trust and connection. Continue reading to find out how to book with me and begin your healing journey!
I use EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing), Brainspotting, and Lifespan Integration (Inner Child reparenting) therapies to help identify and work to resolve distressing issues such as PTSD, Complex PTSD, Anxierty, Depression, and relational issues.
The brain-based therapies I use help move stored trauma out of the body- out of both the nervous system and emotional system. My approach is collaborative and attachment-focused.
I use EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing), Brainspotting, and Lifespan Integration (Inner Child reparenting) therapies to help identify and work to resolve distressing issues such as PTSD, Complex PTSD, Anxierty, Depression, and relational issues.
The brain-based therapies I use help move stored trauma out of the body- out of both the nervous system and emotional system. My approach is collaborative and attachment-focused.
My treatment specialties include the following evidence-based techniques: Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing (EMDR), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), Brainspotting, Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART), Prepare Enrich and First Responder knowledge.
Everyone needs a non-judgmental space to explore their life circumstances from time to time. I help individuals dealing with anxiety, grief, career decisions, post-traumatic stress, PTSD, self-confidence concerns, or boundary difficulties. In addition, premarital and/or couples navigate communication challenges and relationship difficulties. My clients include adults 18+ years old that are in college, small business owners, healthcare workers, veterans, firefighters, and individuals supporting aging adults.
My treatment specialties include the following evidence-based techniques: Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing (EMDR), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), Brainspotting, Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART), Prepare Enrich and First Responder knowledge.
Everyone needs a non-judgmental space to explore their life circumstances from time to time. I help individuals dealing with anxiety, grief, career decisions, post-traumatic stress, PTSD, self-confidence concerns, or boundary difficulties. In addition, premarital and/or couples navigate communication challenges and relationship difficulties. My clients include adults 18+ years old that are in college, small business owners, healthcare workers, veterans, firefighters, and individuals supporting aging adults.
I offer a variety of treatment approaches that include cognitive behavioral, solution focused, as well as, brainspotting.
I want you to get the results you need. All of these modalities prove their effectiveness in relieving depressive and anxious symptoms. Brainspotting is a technique that utilizes the visual field to access and release unresolved trauma, core wounds, negative emotions, and deep-seated beliefs that leave you feeling stuck.
I offer a variety of treatment approaches that include cognitive behavioral, solution focused, as well as, brainspotting.
I want you to get the results you need. All of these modalities prove their effectiveness in relieving depressive and anxious symptoms. Brainspotting is a technique that utilizes the visual field to access and release unresolved trauma, core wounds, negative emotions, and deep-seated beliefs that leave you feeling stuck.
IFS, EMDR, Brainspotting, and a little bit of woo- woven together with warmth, humor, and the occasional swear word (I'm a swearapist).
Political fears, relationship issues, identity questions, low self-worth, or just needing someone to talk to - you're not alone. The weight of the world can be isolating. Your feelings are real and understandable based on what's happened. Together, we'll explore what's holding you back in a safe, nonjudgmental space so you can find peace. Let's quiet the anxiety that's become far too constant, and reconnect you to your capital S self. Progressive. LGBTQ+, kink, poly accepting. Spiritual (Woo). Relational. I offer the kind of therapy that AI can't - attuned, somatically responsive, and truly relational.
IFS, EMDR, Brainspotting, and a little bit of woo- woven together with warmth, humor, and the occasional swear word (I'm a swearapist).
Political fears, relationship issues, identity questions, low self-worth, or just needing someone to talk to - you're not alone. The weight of the world can be isolating. Your feelings are real and understandable based on what's happened. Together, we'll explore what's holding you back in a safe, nonjudgmental space so you can find peace. Let's quiet the anxiety that's become far too constant, and reconnect you to your capital S self. Progressive. LGBTQ+, kink, poly accepting. Spiritual (Woo). Relational. I offer the kind of therapy that AI can't - attuned, somatically responsive, and truly relational.
Karen Giroux
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, LCMHC, LADC
5 Endorsed
Online Only
Not accepting new clients
Using a mind/body approach with a person-centered foundation; EMDR; Audio Visual Entrainment therapy; Brainspotting and parts work to begin restoring your sense of self.
My theoretical approach is eclectic and incorporates REBT; EMDR/brain spotting; body based/Somatic work; biofeedback/alpha stim; and parts work. Together, we'll tailor an individualized treatment plan using measurable tools to monitor/track progress. Neurodivergent Affirming
Using a mind/body approach with a person-centered foundation; EMDR; Audio Visual Entrainment therapy; Brainspotting and parts work to begin restoring your sense of self.
My theoretical approach is eclectic and incorporates REBT; EMDR/brain spotting; body based/Somatic work; biofeedback/alpha stim; and parts work. Together, we'll tailor an individualized treatment plan using measurable tools to monitor/track progress. Neurodivergent Affirming
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Hank J. Brightman, LMHC, LPCC - Trauma &
Counselor, LMHC, LPCC, LPC
Online Only
Waitlist for new clients
" Our working time together is generally much shorter (5 to 6 weekly sessions total), and much more neurobiologically-focused (e.g., clinical hypnotherapy and brainspotting).
Hello! My name is Heath "Hank" Brightman, and it's an honor to serve you. I offer compassionate support for a wide range of clients, from veterans (active duty, reserves, retired, and former military) to those in addiction recovery, ensuring you know you are fully seen and understood. My personalized approach integrates neurobiological, Jungian, Gestalt, and narrative techniques for trauma support and recovery. I'm committed to providing practical tools and renewed hope, helping you not just cope, but truly thrive. Let's build your path to resilience and a fulfilling life.
" Our working time together is generally much shorter (5 to 6 weekly sessions total), and much more neurobiologically-focused (e.g., clinical hypnotherapy and brainspotting).
Hello! My name is Heath "Hank" Brightman, and it's an honor to serve you. I offer compassionate support for a wide range of clients, from veterans (active duty, reserves, retired, and former military) to those in addiction recovery, ensuring you know you are fully seen and understood. My personalized approach integrates neurobiological, Jungian, Gestalt, and narrative techniques for trauma support and recovery. I'm committed to providing practical tools and renewed hope, helping you not just cope, but truly thrive. Let's build your path to resilience and a fulfilling life.
I'm a depth therapist and coach who only focuses on deep personal transformation, relationships, trauma wounds, grief, and connecting to the true you.
I'm here to be your guide and safe space on your journey. I use a mix of evidence-based interventions, along side trauma-informed approaches, depth psychology, and mindfulness, to support your transformation.
I focus on getting to the root of your struggles, not just cover-up symptoms. Your symptoms are here to tell you something and they're ready to be heard.
- - Please visit my website for more detailed information.
I'm a depth therapist and coach who only focuses on deep personal transformation, relationships, trauma wounds, grief, and connecting to the true you.
I'm here to be your guide and safe space on your journey. I use a mix of evidence-based interventions, along side trauma-informed approaches, depth psychology, and mindfulness, to support your transformation.
I focus on getting to the root of your struggles, not just cover-up symptoms. Your symptoms are here to tell you something and they're ready to be heard.
- - Please visit my website for more detailed information.
Rouse Relational Wellness
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
1 Endorsed
Saint Petersburg, FL 33702
What if intimacy wasn't a source of anxiety, but a source of empowerment? We help couples and individuals rewrite their narratives around sex, pleasure, and connection. If you're seeking a therapist who understands the unique needs of queer, kinky, and polyamorous relationships, you've come to the right place.
What if intimacy wasn't a source of anxiety, but a source of empowerment? We help couples and individuals rewrite their narratives around sex, pleasure, and connection. If you're seeking a therapist who understands the unique needs of queer, kinky, and polyamorous relationships, you've come to the right place.
Are you emotionally drained or struggling to keep going? Do you have intrusive or worrying thoughts? Are you haunted by your past? Maybe it stems from unhealthy relationships, past trauma, a recent loss, or major change in life. Maybe your emotions feel too intense to manage or you're facing burnout as a high achiever.
Regardless of the circumstances, therapy can be beneficial for those in any stage of life. Whether you're looking for a space to vent your frustrations, dive deeper into your past, or get relief from symptoms, we are here for you! Working together, you’ll start to rediscover who you are and who you want to be.
Are you emotionally drained or struggling to keep going? Do you have intrusive or worrying thoughts? Are you haunted by your past? Maybe it stems from unhealthy relationships, past trauma, a recent loss, or major change in life. Maybe your emotions feel too intense to manage or you're facing burnout as a high achiever.
Regardless of the circumstances, therapy can be beneficial for those in any stage of life. Whether you're looking for a space to vent your frustrations, dive deeper into your past, or get relief from symptoms, we are here for you! Working together, you’ll start to rediscover who you are and who you want to be.
Polly integrates EMDR, Brainspotting, CBT, IFS, Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART), biofeedback, and other tailored methods.
Offering Statewide Telehealth! Polly’s ideal clients are individuals struggling with the lingering effects of trauma, anxiety, chronic pain, or medical conditions like migraines, IBS, or fibromyalgia. They may feel stuck in patterns of stress, emotional reactivity, or fatigue despite prior efforts to heal. Their goal is to find genuine relief and reconnect with a sense of calm, clarity, and control. They want to understand how their body and mind interact, release stored pain and memories, and restore balance—physically, emotionally, and mentally—so they can live with greater ease, resilience, and fulfillment.
Polly integrates EMDR, Brainspotting, CBT, IFS, Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART), biofeedback, and other tailored methods.
Offering Statewide Telehealth! Polly’s ideal clients are individuals struggling with the lingering effects of trauma, anxiety, chronic pain, or medical conditions like migraines, IBS, or fibromyalgia. They may feel stuck in patterns of stress, emotional reactivity, or fatigue despite prior efforts to heal. Their goal is to find genuine relief and reconnect with a sense of calm, clarity, and control. They want to understand how their body and mind interact, release stored pain and memories, and restore balance—physically, emotionally, and mentally—so they can live with greater ease, resilience, and fulfillment.
I also provide therapy to other therapists, providers, Brainspotting and Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy.
You’re successful, driven, and always striving to be the best - but inside, you feel exhausted, overwhelmed, and like you're never doing enough. Whether it's imposter syndrome creeping in at work, high-functioning anxiety keeping you in overdrive, or burnout making it harder to show up as the best version of yourself, you don’t have to navigate it alone.
I specialize in helping high achievers and professionals break free from the relentless pressure of perfectionism. Through evidence-based techniques, I support clients in regulating their nervous systems, shifting negative thought patterns, and creating sustainable change.
I also provide therapy to other therapists, providers, Brainspotting and Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy.
You’re successful, driven, and always striving to be the best - but inside, you feel exhausted, overwhelmed, and like you're never doing enough. Whether it's imposter syndrome creeping in at work, high-functioning anxiety keeping you in overdrive, or burnout making it harder to show up as the best version of yourself, you don’t have to navigate it alone.
I specialize in helping high achievers and professionals break free from the relentless pressure of perfectionism. Through evidence-based techniques, I support clients in regulating their nervous systems, shifting negative thought patterns, and creating sustainable change.
Mind Mechanic Rapid Resolution Therapy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
1 Endorsed
Online Only
If you could let go of anything, what would it be? I provide short-term, intensive therapy that resolves the cause of your issue. I am a practitioner of Mimetic Therapies. This means I facilitate profound and transformational experiences in the resolution of Trauma/PTSD and Grief/Loss, as well as panic, depression, phobia, and pain for anyone- regardless of background- interested in feeling better. My ideal client is done talking about it, done doing workbooks, done understanding the cause. I connect deeply and directly with the parts of you that have been trying so hard to protect and heal your self and cause them to collaborate.
If you could let go of anything, what would it be? I provide short-term, intensive therapy that resolves the cause of your issue. I am a practitioner of Mimetic Therapies. This means I facilitate profound and transformational experiences in the resolution of Trauma/PTSD and Grief/Loss, as well as panic, depression, phobia, and pain for anyone- regardless of background- interested in feeling better. My ideal client is done talking about it, done doing workbooks, done understanding the cause. I connect deeply and directly with the parts of you that have been trying so hard to protect and heal your self and cause them to collaborate.
My clinical training includes IFS, EFT, Brainspotting, EMDR, & Somatic/Polyvagal Therapy.
I know that choosing the right therapist can feel overwhelming, especially with so many profiles to sift through. It's not just about qualifications and experience—it’s about connection. Things like warmth, trust, a sense of humor, and that intuitive feeling of “I like you” are just as important as a therapist's clinical skills and training. My goal is to create a therapeutic environment where you feel truly known, valued, and understood. This is your space to be fully yourself—no filters, no pretenses. Whether that means dropping an f-bomb, shedding tears, or showing up with all parts of your personality - I'm here for it!
My clinical training includes IFS, EFT, Brainspotting, EMDR, & Somatic/Polyvagal Therapy.
I know that choosing the right therapist can feel overwhelming, especially with so many profiles to sift through. It's not just about qualifications and experience—it’s about connection. Things like warmth, trust, a sense of humor, and that intuitive feeling of “I like you” are just as important as a therapist's clinical skills and training. My goal is to create a therapeutic environment where you feel truly known, valued, and understood. This is your space to be fully yourself—no filters, no pretenses. Whether that means dropping an f-bomb, shedding tears, or showing up with all parts of your personality - I'm here for it!
I use Somatic Experiencing, EMDR, and Brainspotting, Limbic Rewiring to work with your brain & nervous system directly.
Something happened to your body. Maybe it was mold. Maybe it was a slow accumulation of stress, illness, and being dismissed by people who were supposed to help. Maybe you don't even have a name for it yet — just the knowledge that you haven't felt like yourself in a long time, and that something is genuinely wrong.
You're not imagining it.
What I've learned after 22 years of sitting across from people in exactly this place: the body and brain keep a very accurate record.
If you've read this far and something in you relaxed a little — that's worth paying attention to.
I use Somatic Experiencing, EMDR, and Brainspotting, Limbic Rewiring to work with your brain & nervous system directly.
Something happened to your body. Maybe it was mold. Maybe it was a slow accumulation of stress, illness, and being dismissed by people who were supposed to help. Maybe you don't even have a name for it yet — just the knowledge that you haven't felt like yourself in a long time, and that something is genuinely wrong.
You're not imagining it.
What I've learned after 22 years of sitting across from people in exactly this place: the body and brain keep a very accurate record.
If you've read this far and something in you relaxed a little — that's worth paying attention to.
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How does brainspotting work?
Brainspotting works by using eye positioning to identify and process traumatic memories so that a client is better able to move forward and live with less fear. The theory behind brainspotting is that by identifying where a person looks when thinking of traumatic memories, a therapist will be able to guide them to focus on that spot and work with the client to get them out of the “fight, flight, freeze” response associated with the traumatic memory.
Is brainspotting an evidence-based therapy?
Brainspotting is a theory-based alternative therapy. It is one of the newest forms of treatment, so very little research has been completed that examines the mechanism by which it works. The theory behind brainspotting is that eye position can be linked to areas of the brain that store and process memory.
How effective is brainspotting?
Because it is such a new treatment, the effectiveness of brainspotting cannot be quantified. Some people have found it to be effective on its own, or in conjunction with other types of therapy. It is considered an alternative therapy, and it is popular with people for whom more traditional therapies have proven ineffective.
How long does brainspotting take to work?
A typical brainspotting session will last between 60 to 90 minutes. There is no required number of sessions needed to complete brainspotting therapy, but in many cases it is delivered over the course of about six sessions. Clients are encouraged to rate their level of distress prior to a session and again following a session, and to track progress.