BayCare Therapists in Lakeland, FL
Some seasons of life leave us carrying more than we were meant to hold. Anxiety, trauma, and self-doubt can quietly shape how we think, feel, and connect with others. You may be trying to stay strong for everyone else while feeling unsure how to help yourself. My goal is to help you unpack what feels heavy, understand your emotions with compassion, and build the confidence to move forward. Whether you are seeking peace, clarity, or healing from the past, there is space here for you to slow down, process, and begin again.
Some seasons of life leave us carrying more than we were meant to hold. Anxiety, trauma, and self-doubt can quietly shape how we think, feel, and connect with others. You may be trying to stay strong for everyone else while feeling unsure how to help yourself. My goal is to help you unpack what feels heavy, understand your emotions with compassion, and build the confidence to move forward. Whether you are seeking peace, clarity, or healing from the past, there is space here for you to slow down, process, and begin again.
Dr. Dainery Fuentes is a licensed clinical psychologist who specializes in psychotherapy with children, adolescents, and their parents. In addition, she also treats individual adults. She assists in the process of exploring and building the inner strength to allow for the growth that is necessary to transition successfully through the stages of life. Dr. Fuentes completed her Ph.D. at Yeshiva University, NYC. During her 35 years of practice, she has additionally trained in a number of areas including psychoanalytic therapy at the Cincinnati Institute. She has directed numerous psychiatric facilities and doctoral training programs.
Dr. Dainery Fuentes is a licensed clinical psychologist who specializes in psychotherapy with children, adolescents, and their parents. In addition, she also treats individual adults. She assists in the process of exploring and building the inner strength to allow for the growth that is necessary to transition successfully through the stages of life. Dr. Fuentes completed her Ph.D. at Yeshiva University, NYC. During her 35 years of practice, she has additionally trained in a number of areas including psychoanalytic therapy at the Cincinnati Institute. She has directed numerous psychiatric facilities and doctoral training programs.
I believe that true healing happens when we look within ourselves and learn to accept who we are as a person. As we learn to minimize our weaknesses by recognizing our strengths, we grow in the process.
I believe that true healing happens when we look within ourselves and learn to accept who we are as a person. As we learn to minimize our weaknesses by recognizing our strengths, we grow in the process.
If you're ready to make positive changes, process trauma and achieve greater quality of life, you’re in the right place. I would love to walk alongside with you on your journey to better mental health, greater relationships and healthy coping. We all face hardships, but we have the choice to redirect the pain and learn how to be renewed and transformed even amidst our trials.
If you're ready to make positive changes, process trauma and achieve greater quality of life, you’re in the right place. I would love to walk alongside with you on your journey to better mental health, greater relationships and healthy coping. We all face hardships, but we have the choice to redirect the pain and learn how to be renewed and transformed even amidst our trials.
Life can feel heavy when stress builds, relationships strain, or anxiety takes hold. You may feel overwhelmed trying to hold everything together, unsure how to find peace again. I help adults, parents, and families slow down, uncover what is happening beneath the surface, and rebuild stability and connection. Whether working with adults, children, or teens, I walk alongside each client with faith, wisdom, and genuine care to guide them toward resilience and restoration. At Renewed Integrative Counseling, I serve as an on-site clinician offering services at our Lakeland office or through telehealth.
Life can feel heavy when stress builds, relationships strain, or anxiety takes hold. You may feel overwhelmed trying to hold everything together, unsure how to find peace again. I help adults, parents, and families slow down, uncover what is happening beneath the surface, and rebuild stability and connection. Whether working with adults, children, or teens, I walk alongside each client with faith, wisdom, and genuine care to guide them toward resilience and restoration. At Renewed Integrative Counseling, I serve as an on-site clinician offering services at our Lakeland office or through telehealth.
Gracia Haygood
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MSW, QS
1 Endorsed
Lakeland, FL 33815
Waitlist for new clients
We all face different challenges throughout our lives. Whether you're dealing with addiction, anxiety, depression, general life stressors or relationship issues, I'm here to help. I have experience working with adolescents and adults at the outpatient level, leading group, and individual therapy. Also, I have several years in Intensive Outpatient care with adults. I work with people struggling with severe trauma, drug addiction, and mental health concerns. I offer individual and couples therapy.
We all face different challenges throughout our lives. Whether you're dealing with addiction, anxiety, depression, general life stressors or relationship issues, I'm here to help. I have experience working with adolescents and adults at the outpatient level, leading group, and individual therapy. Also, I have several years in Intensive Outpatient care with adults. I work with people struggling with severe trauma, drug addiction, and mental health concerns. I offer individual and couples therapy.
I am a Registered Clinical Social Work Intern with over two years of clinical experience. I am dedicated to helping individuals, families, and children navigate the impacts of trauma and life’s challenges. My mission is to walk alongside you with compassion, utilizing evidence-based techniques to support your journey toward healing and growth.
I specialize in working with children five (5) and up and teens up to 19 years old. I have a calling to work with youth and assist them with life’s challenges.
I am a Registered Clinical Social Work Intern with over two years of clinical experience. I am dedicated to helping individuals, families, and children navigate the impacts of trauma and life’s challenges. My mission is to walk alongside you with compassion, utilizing evidence-based techniques to support your journey toward healing and growth.
I specialize in working with children five (5) and up and teens up to 19 years old. I have a calling to work with youth and assist them with life’s challenges.
**Weekend and Evening appointments are now available!! Offering Services in Spanish, Creole and in English!! ** As a supervising clinical psychologist, Dr. Kyles has over 10 years of experience. At the center, children, adolescents, adults and the elderly from a variety of backgrounds gain the insight and strength to overcome a wide range of challenges. The persons that have sought assistance at the center have gained relief from depression, anxiety, conduct disorders, relationship conflict, career uncertainty, adjustments to change, major life events as well as other mental health concerns.
**Weekend and Evening appointments are now available!! Offering Services in Spanish, Creole and in English!! ** As a supervising clinical psychologist, Dr. Kyles has over 10 years of experience. At the center, children, adolescents, adults and the elderly from a variety of backgrounds gain the insight and strength to overcome a wide range of challenges. The persons that have sought assistance at the center have gained relief from depression, anxiety, conduct disorders, relationship conflict, career uncertainty, adjustments to change, major life events as well as other mental health concerns.
Carolina works with preteens, adolescents, and adults navigating depression, anxiety, addiction, trauma, identity exploration, adjustment challenges, and self-esteem concerns to name a few things. She provides individual counseling in a supportive, nonjudgmental space where clients feel heard and understood. With experience co-facilitating individual and group therapy under LCSW supervision, she uses compassionate, evidence-based approaches to help clients build insight, resilience, and lasting emotional wellness.
Carolina works with preteens, adolescents, and adults navigating depression, anxiety, addiction, trauma, identity exploration, adjustment challenges, and self-esteem concerns to name a few things. She provides individual counseling in a supportive, nonjudgmental space where clients feel heard and understood. With experience co-facilitating individual and group therapy under LCSW supervision, she uses compassionate, evidence-based approaches to help clients build insight, resilience, and lasting emotional wellness.
Life can become overwhelming when emotions feel out of control or relationships start to suffer. You may find yourself stuck in patterns of worry, frustration, or sadness that you cannot seem to shake. My goal is to help you understand what is driving those emotions so you can regain a sense of balance and direction. Together we will identify what is keeping you from feeling steady, build emotional awareness, and develop tools that help you experience genuine growth and peace in your everyday life.
Life can become overwhelming when emotions feel out of control or relationships start to suffer. You may find yourself stuck in patterns of worry, frustration, or sadness that you cannot seem to shake. My goal is to help you understand what is driving those emotions so you can regain a sense of balance and direction. Together we will identify what is keeping you from feeling steady, build emotional awareness, and develop tools that help you experience genuine growth and peace in your everyday life.
Gabrielle Rospierski
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, EMDR
Lakeland, FL 33815
Waitlist for new clients
Having the willingness to bring yourself into the counseling room and sharing your deepest hurts with a stranger can be extremely difficult. Coming in with the openness and desire to get better without knowing how it is all going to work takes a lot of courage. A desire to get better is where it starts, the next step is showing up and allowing yourself to be vulnerable. I know it's scary, but you won't be walking this road alone. My job is to stand alongside you and help guide the steps to healing.
Having the willingness to bring yourself into the counseling room and sharing your deepest hurts with a stranger can be extremely difficult. Coming in with the openness and desire to get better without knowing how it is all going to work takes a lot of courage. A desire to get better is where it starts, the next step is showing up and allowing yourself to be vulnerable. I know it's scary, but you won't be walking this road alone. My job is to stand alongside you and help guide the steps to healing.
Being human is hard. Life with all it's twist and turns can be so confusing, what's right today is wrong tomorrow. Quite possibly you have been thinking about finding a counselor for some time and have been "fighting" societal stigma of mental health services. Telling yourself that you are fine, no one will understand, or feeling shame for needing help. One of my favorite quotes about healing is..."Healing doesn't mean the damage never existed. It means the damage no longer controls our lives."
Being human is hard. Life with all it's twist and turns can be so confusing, what's right today is wrong tomorrow. Quite possibly you have been thinking about finding a counselor for some time and have been "fighting" societal stigma of mental health services. Telling yourself that you are fine, no one will understand, or feeling shame for needing help. One of my favorite quotes about healing is..."Healing doesn't mean the damage never existed. It means the damage no longer controls our lives."
There are moments when life feels louder on the inside than it looks on the outside. You might appear to be managing things well, but underneath, anxiety, loss, or past pain continue to pull at you. You have tried to move forward, yet old patterns and emotions seem to resurface. Therapy offers space to pause, make sense of what is happening beneath the surface, and begin restoring a sense of calm, clarity, and connection. My goal is to help you feel safe enough to explore honestly and supported enough to grow.
There are moments when life feels louder on the inside than it looks on the outside. You might appear to be managing things well, but underneath, anxiety, loss, or past pain continue to pull at you. You have tried to move forward, yet old patterns and emotions seem to resurface. Therapy offers space to pause, make sense of what is happening beneath the surface, and begin restoring a sense of calm, clarity, and connection. My goal is to help you feel safe enough to explore honestly and supported enough to grow.
I work best with clients who are feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, depression, trauma, suicidal thoughts, or navigating major life changes. Many of my clients are adolescents and young adults who are trying to find their voice, understand who they are, and build the confidence to move forward — even when life feels uncertain or heavy. Others are simply seeking a space where they can feel seen, heard, and supported without judgment. Whether you're navigating a mental health diagnosis or just trying to make sense of the chaos around you, what you truly want is peace, clarity, and the strength to keep going — and you're not alone.
I work best with clients who are feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, depression, trauma, suicidal thoughts, or navigating major life changes. Many of my clients are adolescents and young adults who are trying to find their voice, understand who they are, and build the confidence to move forward — even when life feels uncertain or heavy. Others are simply seeking a space where they can feel seen, heard, and supported without judgment. Whether you're navigating a mental health diagnosis or just trying to make sense of the chaos around you, what you truly want is peace, clarity, and the strength to keep going — and you're not alone.
Life’s challenges can sometimes leave lasting marks, whether from difficult experiences, ongoing stress, or emotions that feel too heavy to manage alone. You may notice yourself feeling anxious, disconnected, or uncertain about how to move forward. What you want most is to feel grounded again—to understand your emotions, rebuild confidence, and find peace within yourself and your relationships.
Life’s challenges can sometimes leave lasting marks, whether from difficult experiences, ongoing stress, or emotions that feel too heavy to manage alone. You may notice yourself feeling anxious, disconnected, or uncertain about how to move forward. What you want most is to feel grounded again—to understand your emotions, rebuild confidence, and find peace within yourself and your relationships.
If you’re feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or weighed down by past experiences, you don’t have to face it alone. I provide a steady and supportive space where you can safely process difficult experiences, strengthen relationships, and develop healthier patterns. I work with children, teens, and adults who want to heal, grow, and move forward with greater clarity and purpose, whether the struggle involves anxiety, depression, relational challenges, trauma, or life transitions.
If you’re feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or weighed down by past experiences, you don’t have to face it alone. I provide a steady and supportive space where you can safely process difficult experiences, strengthen relationships, and develop healthier patterns. I work with children, teens, and adults who want to heal, grow, and move forward with greater clarity and purpose, whether the struggle involves anxiety, depression, relational challenges, trauma, or life transitions.
You may be carrying more than most people realize, navigating stress, past experiences, or life transitions that feel overwhelming or difficult to process. Whether you are a child, teen, adult, or parent seeking support, you do not have to face it alone. I provide a compassionate space where you can slow down, feel understood, and begin to make sense of what you are walking through. My approach is grounded and relational, focused on helping you move forward with confidence. I have 8 years of experience supporting children, adolescents, adults, and families impacted by homelessness, foster care, trauma, and major life transitions.
You may be carrying more than most people realize, navigating stress, past experiences, or life transitions that feel overwhelming or difficult to process. Whether you are a child, teen, adult, or parent seeking support, you do not have to face it alone. I provide a compassionate space where you can slow down, feel understood, and begin to make sense of what you are walking through. My approach is grounded and relational, focused on helping you move forward with confidence. I have 8 years of experience supporting children, adolescents, adults, and families impacted by homelessness, foster care, trauma, and major life transitions.
Every person’s story carries layers of experience that shape the way they think, feel, and relate. When life feels heavy or uncertain, therapy can offer space to slow down, reflect, and begin restoring balance. My work centers on helping clients move toward emotional steadiness, healthier relationships, and a renewed sense of purpose. I use holistic and integrative practices grounded in the six domains of care from the Renewed Tree Model—addressing the biological, psychological, social, spiritual, environmental, and lifestyle factors that influence mental health.
Every person’s story carries layers of experience that shape the way they think, feel, and relate. When life feels heavy or uncertain, therapy can offer space to slow down, reflect, and begin restoring balance. My work centers on helping clients move toward emotional steadiness, healthier relationships, and a renewed sense of purpose. I use holistic and integrative practices grounded in the six domains of care from the Renewed Tree Model—addressing the biological, psychological, social, spiritual, environmental, and lifestyle factors that influence mental health.
Life can be confusing and heavy at times. You may be managing anxiety, feeling overwhelmed by relationships or family conflict, or just trying to make sense of a season that feels uncertain. It can leave you feeling disconnected and unsure of how to move forward. You want clarity, stability, and a renewed sense of peace in your everyday life. Therapy can be the place where you start untangling what feels complicated, rediscover your strengths, and begin making choices that align with the life you want to live.
Life can be confusing and heavy at times. You may be managing anxiety, feeling overwhelmed by relationships or family conflict, or just trying to make sense of a season that feels uncertain. It can leave you feeling disconnected and unsure of how to move forward. You want clarity, stability, and a renewed sense of peace in your everyday life. Therapy can be the place where you start untangling what feels complicated, rediscover your strengths, and begin making choices that align with the life you want to live.
You may be walking through a season that feels uncertain or heavy—carrying anxiety, grief, trauma, or the strain of difficult relationships. Life transitions and unresolved experiences can leave you feeling disconnected, exhausted, or unsure of how to move forward. You want to feel grounded again, to experience peace, stability, and hope. Whether you are navigating emotional pain, relational struggles, or spiritual questions, therapy can be a space to process honestly and rediscover strength through both faith and practical support.
You may be walking through a season that feels uncertain or heavy—carrying anxiety, grief, trauma, or the strain of difficult relationships. Life transitions and unresolved experiences can leave you feeling disconnected, exhausted, or unsure of how to move forward. You want to feel grounded again, to experience peace, stability, and hope. Whether you are navigating emotional pain, relational struggles, or spiritual questions, therapy can be a space to process honestly and rediscover strength through both faith and practical support.
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