Therapists in Lakeland, FL

Steven Delre
Counselor, LMHC
Verified
Lakeland, FL 33803
ACCEPTING NEW PATIENTS - NIGHTS AND WEEKENDS AVAILABLE - First responders, ER staff, military, anyone who has a high-stress position understands the toll it takes on your personal life, family, and overall well-being. Finding balance can be difficult but it is possible.
ACCEPTING NEW PATIENTS - NIGHTS AND WEEKENDS AVAILABLE - First responders, ER staff, military, anyone who has a high-stress position understands the toll it takes on your personal life, family, and overall well-being. Finding balance can be difficult but it is possible.

Jackie Kirkland Breeden
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
2 Endorsed
Lakeland, FL 33801 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
Hello, my name is Jackie and I have over 15 years of experience helping struggling individuals and communities find hope and healing through various circumstances. I'm a mom, a wife of a combat veteran, a professor, and a counselor. I believe that when you are able to combine your spiritual gifting with your profession, God can touch so many lives through you." Jackie. Go to my website to book a date!
Hello, my name is Jackie and I have over 15 years of experience helping struggling individuals and communities find hope and healing through various circumstances. I'm a mom, a wife of a combat veteran, a professor, and a counselor. I believe that when you are able to combine your spiritual gifting with your profession, God can touch so many lives through you." Jackie. Go to my website to book a date!

The Sage Counseling Center
Counselor, LMHC
Verified
Lakeland, FL 33813
Welcome! I’m so glad you found us and you’re here. We are radically honest therapists. At The Sage Counseling Center we are real people for real change. No judgment, no hidden agenda. We don’t sit behind a wall and you wonder if you’re being heard yet again. No! We believe in active, direct, and honest conversations and tools that help you live your best life. Counseling can work for what you’re going through because it’s worked for us too. That’s why we believe in it and dedicate our lives to its practice. At The Sage Counseling Center we are real people for real change.
Welcome! I’m so glad you found us and you’re here. We are radically honest therapists. At The Sage Counseling Center we are real people for real change. No judgment, no hidden agenda. We don’t sit behind a wall and you wonder if you’re being heard yet again. No! We believe in active, direct, and honest conversations and tools that help you live your best life. Counseling can work for what you’re going through because it’s worked for us too. That’s why we believe in it and dedicate our lives to its practice. At The Sage Counseling Center we are real people for real change.

Sama Patel
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified
Lakeland, FL 33801
I am a Licensed Marriage/Couples and Family Therapist. I work with individuals, couples, and families to help combat symptoms such as anxiety, depression, dysphoria, trauma & behavioral and mood disorders. I am a dedicated and passionate therapist who enjoys guiding, empowering, and education my clients. I believe it is import to hold the feelings and trust the process of healing. I have a history serving minority populations ranging from race to gender and sexuality. My goal is to make your therapy space a welcoming and a safe environment. We are all on this journey of life and I would love to walk with you if you want me to.
I am a Licensed Marriage/Couples and Family Therapist. I work with individuals, couples, and families to help combat symptoms such as anxiety, depression, dysphoria, trauma & behavioral and mood disorders. I am a dedicated and passionate therapist who enjoys guiding, empowering, and education my clients. I believe it is import to hold the feelings and trust the process of healing. I have a history serving minority populations ranging from race to gender and sexuality. My goal is to make your therapy space a welcoming and a safe environment. We are all on this journey of life and I would love to walk with you if you want me to.

Tanya Johnson-Gilchrist
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MSW, MPH, CPH, PMP
Verified
3 Endorsed
Lakeland, FL 33813
Not accepting new clients
Tiny Little Jewels promotes Health, Wellness, and Healing in the Tampa Bay Area. We look forward to being a partner in your Health and Wellness... We offer TeleHealth sessions as well as traditional sessions.
Tiny Little Jewels promotes Health, Wellness, and Healing in the Tampa Bay Area. We look forward to being a partner in your Health and Wellness... We offer TeleHealth sessions as well as traditional sessions.

Marah McAleer
Counselor, LMHC, LMFT
Verified
1 Endorsed
Lakeland, FL 33810
I take a non-judgemental and collaborative approach to mental health. Therapy should be accessible and comfortable for everyone, and as such, I promote LGBTQ + equality, support all expressions of gender identity, and believe in body positivity and Health At Every Size (HAES). I believe that each person is the expert of their own life- and it’s a privilege to be a part of your journey and recovery. Therapy is right for anyone who is interested in getting more out of life by taking responsibility, enhancing self-awareness, and working toward change.
I take a non-judgemental and collaborative approach to mental health. Therapy should be accessible and comfortable for everyone, and as such, I promote LGBTQ + equality, support all expressions of gender identity, and believe in body positivity and Health At Every Size (HAES). I believe that each person is the expert of their own life- and it’s a privilege to be a part of your journey and recovery. Therapy is right for anyone who is interested in getting more out of life by taking responsibility, enhancing self-awareness, and working toward change.

Bianca K Strudwick
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Lakeland, FL 33810 (Online Only)
I am passionate about working with young adults and adults who are seeking to learn effective, practical, and sustainable techniques to improve their lives. I help my clients get untangled from self-limiting beliefs and societal expectations, transform their relationships with themselves and others, find their true selves, and design a life that feels more authentic and meaningful to them. My approach to counseling is nonjudgemental, warm and relational, eclectic and collaborative. I strive to create an inclusive safe space of compassion, and acceptance where everyone is welcome.
I am passionate about working with young adults and adults who are seeking to learn effective, practical, and sustainable techniques to improve their lives. I help my clients get untangled from self-limiting beliefs and societal expectations, transform their relationships with themselves and others, find their true selves, and design a life that feels more authentic and meaningful to them. My approach to counseling is nonjudgemental, warm and relational, eclectic and collaborative. I strive to create an inclusive safe space of compassion, and acceptance where everyone is welcome.

Dr. Linda K Creech
Counselor, LMHC, LLC
Verified
Lakeland, FL 33810
You are made for connection. So why do you feel so disconnected from those who matter most? You find yourself on edge, angry or irritable with those you love. There's no one to lean on, no one to trust. It feels more like you and your spouse are roommates. You feel blamed for what's wrong in your marriage. You’re wondering if this is what life is really all about. You feel so alone in your pain. It's all you can do to just keep functioning day after day. Things seem hopeless, you feel even God has left you alone.
You are made for connection. So why do you feel so disconnected from those who matter most? You find yourself on edge, angry or irritable with those you love. There's no one to lean on, no one to trust. It feels more like you and your spouse are roommates. You feel blamed for what's wrong in your marriage. You’re wondering if this is what life is really all about. You feel so alone in your pain. It's all you can do to just keep functioning day after day. Things seem hopeless, you feel even God has left you alone.

Linda Griffin
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
5 Endorsed
Lakeland, FL 33803
Not accepting new clients
Are you experiencing life changes, issues within your relationships, or suffering from anxiety and depression? I am currently offering counseling services to individuals, couples and adolescent girls struggling in these area’s. I also have experience working with individuals who suffer from addiction and substance abuse as well as domestic violence.
Are you experiencing life changes, issues within your relationships, or suffering from anxiety and depression? I am currently offering counseling services to individuals, couples and adolescent girls struggling in these area’s. I also have experience working with individuals who suffer from addiction and substance abuse as well as domestic violence.

Christy McElroy
Counselor, PsyD, LMHC
Verified
1 Endorsed
Lakeland, FL 33813 (Online Only)
My approach to therapy is integrative and geared toward each individual’s specific needs. I have worked in several outpatient and inpatient settings in primary care facilities providing services for children, teens, young adults and families, as well as adults. My aim is to help people of all ages feel more in control, resourceful and self- assured.
My approach to therapy is integrative and geared toward each individual’s specific needs. I have worked in several outpatient and inpatient settings in primary care facilities providing services for children, teens, young adults and families, as well as adults. My aim is to help people of all ages feel more in control, resourceful and self- assured.

Bailey Sheetz
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MA, LMHC
Verified
2 Endorsed
Lakeland, FL 33805
Media & societal pressures have conditioned us to hate ourselves and our appearance. We speak to ourselves as if we are the bully and the victim. The only hope we have is to alter our appearance, until we realize that doesn’t help how we view ourselves. My experience is with people who struggle from eating disorders, OCD, body image, gender dysphoria, trauma, and co-occurring diagnoses. My heart goes out to those who are disillusioned about their lack of worth. In struggling with my own body image, learning to love myself was a huge transition. This journey prepared me to help others along with their own self-worth challenges.
Media & societal pressures have conditioned us to hate ourselves and our appearance. We speak to ourselves as if we are the bully and the victim. The only hope we have is to alter our appearance, until we realize that doesn’t help how we view ourselves. My experience is with people who struggle from eating disorders, OCD, body image, gender dysphoria, trauma, and co-occurring diagnoses. My heart goes out to those who are disillusioned about their lack of worth. In struggling with my own body image, learning to love myself was a huge transition. This journey prepared me to help others along with their own self-worth challenges.
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Sydney Kurtz
Registered Mental Health Counselor Intern, MA
Verified
Lakeland, FL 33801
Sydney believes everyone has a story worth telling and is worthy of a safe space to share. She is passionate about working with children and teenagers and seeing them grow. In addition to counseling, Sydney works with students in various settings including mentoring through a local ministry and coaching middle school cross country. Due in part to her own personal experience with counseling, Sydney believes healing comes with meeting an individual right where they are.
Sydney believes everyone has a story worth telling and is worthy of a safe space to share. She is passionate about working with children and teenagers and seeing them grow. In addition to counseling, Sydney works with students in various settings including mentoring through a local ministry and coaching middle school cross country. Due in part to her own personal experience with counseling, Sydney believes healing comes with meeting an individual right where they are.

Melissa Buchanan
Licensed Mental Health Counselor , MS, LMHC, CCTP
Verified
4 Endorsed
Lakeland, FL 33801
Hi, my name is Melissa Buchanan and I would love the chance to hear your story and walk alongside you on your journey. As a therapist, I aim to be in your corner, creating a safe, dependable place to help you process, think outside the box, and feel supported through life's tough moments. I believe many factors impact who you are today (trauma, upbringing, culture, relationship influences, etc), but they do not have to determine your future. While counseling with me, we can get through your concerns together by identifying patterns and focusing more on your goals, in lieu of the things weighing you down and causing you pain.
Hi, my name is Melissa Buchanan and I would love the chance to hear your story and walk alongside you on your journey. As a therapist, I aim to be in your corner, creating a safe, dependable place to help you process, think outside the box, and feel supported through life's tough moments. I believe many factors impact who you are today (trauma, upbringing, culture, relationship influences, etc), but they do not have to determine your future. While counseling with me, we can get through your concerns together by identifying patterns and focusing more on your goals, in lieu of the things weighing you down and causing you pain.

Liz Hall
Counselor, MS, LMHC
Verified
5 Endorsed
Lakeland, FL 33803
Not accepting new clients
I welcome teens (15+), college students, and adults seeking to improve quality of life by addressing emotional and mental blocks that are a result of unresolved trauma. We will work together at finding your balance through increased self-awareness, gaining skills to regulate irrational thoughts and emotions, improve communication, set healthy boundaries, and learn to be kinder to yourself. Each day is a gift, and we have the ability within ourselves to create the life we want and deserve.
I welcome teens (15+), college students, and adults seeking to improve quality of life by addressing emotional and mental blocks that are a result of unresolved trauma. We will work together at finding your balance through increased self-awareness, gaining skills to regulate irrational thoughts and emotions, improve communication, set healthy boundaries, and learn to be kinder to yourself. Each day is a gift, and we have the ability within ourselves to create the life we want and deserve.

Vivian Mehnert
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, LMHC
Verified
Lakeland, FL 33801
With over her 30 years of experience helping children, adolescents, and adults overcome their emotional and behavioral issues, Vivian has developed a style that is relatable, respectful, and make her patients feel comfortable sharing their most private experiences. She believes in the potential for change in each of her patients. Her training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, EMDR, and Substance Addiction makes the change possible. Vivian has wide cultural exposure and speaks English, Spanish, and German.
With over her 30 years of experience helping children, adolescents, and adults overcome their emotional and behavioral issues, Vivian has developed a style that is relatable, respectful, and make her patients feel comfortable sharing their most private experiences. She believes in the potential for change in each of her patients. Her training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, EMDR, and Substance Addiction makes the change possible. Vivian has wide cultural exposure and speaks English, Spanish, and German.

Natalie Douge
Counselor, MS, LMHC
Verified
Lakeland, FL 33801
I believe all of us encounter stages in our lives when we need and deserve support and understanding. I feel truly honored to be able to sit with people during these times. Being able to play an impactful role in the lives of those in need has always been my passion.
I believe all of us encounter stages in our lives when we need and deserve support and understanding. I feel truly honored to be able to sit with people during these times. Being able to play an impactful role in the lives of those in need has always been my passion.

Karen Dube
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Lakeland, FL 33801
I am originally from Rhode Island, where I worked as a School Social Worker for 20 years. I received my Master's Degree in 1992 from Emmanuel College in Boston, and my Master's in Social Work from Rhode Island college in 1997.
I am originally from Rhode Island, where I worked as a School Social Worker for 20 years. I received my Master's Degree in 1992 from Emmanuel College in Boston, and my Master's in Social Work from Rhode Island college in 1997.

Gloria Monasmith
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Lakeland, FL 33805
You are feeling like you have lost control over your life. You look around and it seems like all your choices are being made for you and when you try to go after what you want, you feel defeated before you can even take the first step. It does not have to be this way. In my role as a therapist, I believe it is my job to clear the fog that clouds the path that you want to be on. I believe that everyone is the expert of their own life.
You are feeling like you have lost control over your life. You look around and it seems like all your choices are being made for you and when you try to go after what you want, you feel defeated before you can even take the first step. It does not have to be this way. In my role as a therapist, I believe it is my job to clear the fog that clouds the path that you want to be on. I believe that everyone is the expert of their own life.

Gina Claxton - Qualified Lcsw Supervisor
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CEAP
Verified
Lakeland, FL 33815
It is easy to feel anxious, depressed, have low self esteem, or grief. Maybe you are in a difficult relationship where your needs aren't being met, or are recovering from some form of infidelity. I believe healing can be found with self exploration, conversation and the support of a compassionate therapist. I work to make sure you feel safe to take time, breathe, feel free to process your thoughts (big or small), cry, shout, and laugh. It is through this process I hope you will find healing and strength.
It is easy to feel anxious, depressed, have low self esteem, or grief. Maybe you are in a difficult relationship where your needs aren't being met, or are recovering from some form of infidelity. I believe healing can be found with self exploration, conversation and the support of a compassionate therapist. I work to make sure you feel safe to take time, breathe, feel free to process your thoughts (big or small), cry, shout, and laugh. It is through this process I hope you will find healing and strength.

Hope Restored Counseling of Florida, LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, RD, CDCES
Verified
Lakeland, FL 33803
In person or virtual sessions. Specializing in eating disorders, anxiety, and depression. I am also a Registered Dietitian (RD). It's my passion to help people gain control over and heal from disordered eating, anxiety, and depression so they can live their best life. We live in a society that dictates what size we should be, which drives us toward unhealthy habits in an effort to measure up. This can lead to disordered eating habits such as yo-yo dieting, binge eating, poor body image, and self-criticism, among others. I believe in focusing on the underlying causes of how food is being used to manage stress, emotions, and life.
In person or virtual sessions. Specializing in eating disorders, anxiety, and depression. I am also a Registered Dietitian (RD). It's my passion to help people gain control over and heal from disordered eating, anxiety, and depression so they can live their best life. We live in a society that dictates what size we should be, which drives us toward unhealthy habits in an effort to measure up. This can lead to disordered eating habits such as yo-yo dieting, binge eating, poor body image, and self-criticism, among others. I believe in focusing on the underlying causes of how food is being used to manage stress, emotions, and life.
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