Relational Therapists in Ocala, FL
Ruthie Doles
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Ocala, FL 34481 (Online Only)
My primary practice approach is relational, using interventions that can help you understand the link between your thoughts, feelings and actions and the effect on your relationships.
My name is Ruthie Doles and I hail from the central west coast of Florida. The daily human tragedies 911 dispatchers handle can be very stressful, but I found the personal stories of my employees much more compelling. My work as the 911 Center manager inspired me to become a therapist. I earned a BA in Interdisciplinary Social Sciences from University of South Florida in 2009 and obtained a Master’s in Social Work from the University of New England in 2016. I proudly became a licensed therapist in 2020, one good thing that occurred during the Covid pandemic.
My primary practice approach is relational, using interventions that can help you understand the link between your thoughts, feelings and actions and the effect on your relationships.
My name is Ruthie Doles and I hail from the central west coast of Florida. The daily human tragedies 911 dispatchers handle can be very stressful, but I found the personal stories of my employees much more compelling. My work as the 911 Center manager inspired me to become a therapist. I earned a BA in Interdisciplinary Social Sciences from University of South Florida in 2009 and obtained a Master’s in Social Work from the University of New England in 2016. I proudly became a licensed therapist in 2020, one good thing that occurred during the Covid pandemic.
Bailey Adams
Pre-Licensed Professional, M Ed, Ed S, RMHCI
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Ocala, FL 34470
Waitlist for new clients
I enjoying working with adolescent and adult clients alike, primarily those experiencing relationship issues, childhood trauma, family systems difficulties, substance abuse and addiction, anxiety disorders, and struggles with everyday life in between these stressors or traumas. I most recently worked as a school-based therapist for a local community mental health agency with middle & high school students. I have found great satisfaction in helping relational units achieve successful communication and increase intimacy. Often times I am happy to work with individuals to reach these goals with others not in the counseling room.
I enjoying working with adolescent and adult clients alike, primarily those experiencing relationship issues, childhood trauma, family systems difficulties, substance abuse and addiction, anxiety disorders, and struggles with everyday life in between these stressors or traumas. I most recently worked as a school-based therapist for a local community mental health agency with middle & high school students. I have found great satisfaction in helping relational units achieve successful communication and increase intimacy. Often times I am happy to work with individuals to reach these goals with others not in the counseling room.
Melody Braucht
Counselor, LMHC
Verified Verified
Ocala, FL 34474 (Online Only)
I use a diverse range of techniques specific to each client's individual needs to help them reach desired goals, such as Attachment Theory, Art Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Relational Therapies, Family Systems Therapy, Mindfulness Techniques, Trauma Focused Therapy, Trauma Informed Care, and Evidenced Based Practices.
I have a heart to help families, couples, adults, adolescents and children overcome difficulty and to help them recover from emotional wounds. I specialize in the treatment of trauma, abuse, grief, depression, anxiety, adjustment to life changes, and family communication.
I use a diverse range of techniques specific to each client's individual needs to help them reach desired goals, such as Attachment Theory, Art Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Relational Therapies, Family Systems Therapy, Mindfulness Techniques, Trauma Focused Therapy, Trauma Informed Care, and Evidenced Based Practices.
I have a heart to help families, couples, adults, adolescents and children overcome difficulty and to help them recover from emotional wounds. I specialize in the treatment of trauma, abuse, grief, depression, anxiety, adjustment to life changes, and family communication.
Therhappie
Marriage & Family Therapist, DMFT, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Ocala, FL 34481 (Online Only)
he has extensive experience in working with clients who present with various mental health disorders, relational concerns, and life transitions.
Dr. Fanta Conde is a licensed psychotherapist with a profound understanding and attention to individualism and multiculturalism. She is an alumna of the University of Maryland Eastern Shore, where she earned her Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in Rehabilitation Counseling. In 2016, she earned a Doctorate Degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from Nova Southeastern University. Fanta is passionate about her work in psychotherapy and her role in supporting clients to find peace, clarity, and happiness in all aspects of their lives.
he has extensive experience in working with clients who present with various mental health disorders, relational concerns, and life transitions.
Dr. Fanta Conde is a licensed psychotherapist with a profound understanding and attention to individualism and multiculturalism. She is an alumna of the University of Maryland Eastern Shore, where she earned her Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in Rehabilitation Counseling. In 2016, she earned a Doctorate Degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from Nova Southeastern University. Fanta is passionate about her work in psychotherapy and her role in supporting clients to find peace, clarity, and happiness in all aspects of their lives.
Kristina L Kardanow
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Ocala, FL 34481 (Online Only)
Welcome to your journey to wellness! Have the demands of life left you feeling overwhelmed? Do you struggle with relationship or family problems? Is your mental health interfering with daily functioning? Stress, depression, anxiety, and relational issues are prevailing concerns in our society. Counseling can help! I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 20 years of experience in the mental health and education field. I provide confidential psychotherapy in a non-judgmental, safe tele-health forum. I accept most major insurance plans in the state of Florida, including Medicare, Cigna, Aetna, and United Healthcare.
Welcome to your journey to wellness! Have the demands of life left you feeling overwhelmed? Do you struggle with relationship or family problems? Is your mental health interfering with daily functioning? Stress, depression, anxiety, and relational issues are prevailing concerns in our society. Counseling can help! I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 20 years of experience in the mental health and education field. I provide confidential psychotherapy in a non-judgmental, safe tele-health forum. I accept most major insurance plans in the state of Florida, including Medicare, Cigna, Aetna, and United Healthcare.
Dr. Alexis Mercado
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Ocala, FL 34481 (Online Only)
She serves individuals struggling with ADHD, Anxiety, Family conflict, Cultural identity, Relational/Intimacy issues, Spirituality, and Overwhelm/Burnout.
Dr. Alexis is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist originally from the Bronx, NY. She received her Masters from Long Island University in 2009 and her doctoral degree from Nova Southeastern University in 2019 in Marriage and Family Therapy.
She serves individuals struggling with ADHD, Anxiety, Family conflict, Cultural identity, Relational/Intimacy issues, Spirituality, and Overwhelm/Burnout.
Dr. Alexis is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist originally from the Bronx, NY. She received her Masters from Long Island University in 2009 and her doctoral degree from Nova Southeastern University in 2019 in Marriage and Family Therapy.
Elisabeth Ansel Edwards
Counselor, MA, LMHC, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Ocala, FL 34470
Waitlist for new clients
I work from a relational and insight oriented approach. I believe that we were all created for connection and that our woundedness often gets in the way of this connectedness, whether it be to God or to others. Deep, intensive, soul counseling can help heal this woundedness so that connections are more honest, genuine, and whole. It should also leave you with a deeper sense of self and identity, so that you can interact in healthy ways with the world around you.
I work from a relational and insight oriented approach. I believe that we were all created for connection and that our woundedness often gets in the way of this connectedness, whether it be to God or to others. Deep, intensive, soul counseling can help heal this woundedness so that connections are more honest, genuine, and whole. It should also leave you with a deeper sense of self and identity, so that you can interact in healthy ways with the world around you.
Wendy Gibbs
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Ocala, FL 34470
I provide therapy for individuals, couples, families, and groups of all orientations, from preteens to elders. I am a trained EMDR therapist and have a passion to care for patients who are the survivors or witnesses of sexual, physical, and emotional abuse. I provide assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and coordination of care for a range of mental health challenges including: PTSD, mood disorders, anxiety, adjustment disorders, dissociative disorders, bereavement, identity struggles, and relational distress. I am also honored to provide therapeutic support for our U.S. military warriors returning home, as well as their families.
I provide therapy for individuals, couples, families, and groups of all orientations, from preteens to elders. I am a trained EMDR therapist and have a passion to care for patients who are the survivors or witnesses of sexual, physical, and emotional abuse. I provide assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and coordination of care for a range of mental health challenges including: PTSD, mood disorders, anxiety, adjustment disorders, dissociative disorders, bereavement, identity struggles, and relational distress. I am also honored to provide therapeutic support for our U.S. military warriors returning home, as well as their families.
Melanie N Pigott
Counselor, LMHC, TF-CBT
Verified Verified
Ocala, FL 34473 (Online Only)
Are you struggling with making positive changes in your life, or managing difficult relationships? Are your adolescents and teens having challenges at home or school? Do you know someone dealing with past trauma, grief, or substance use? I am here to help. If the current issues that we are dealing with, as a nation, are causing you discomfort. You are not alone, give us a call.
Are you struggling with making positive changes in your life, or managing difficult relationships? Are your adolescents and teens having challenges at home or school? Do you know someone dealing with past trauma, grief, or substance use? I am here to help. If the current issues that we are dealing with, as a nation, are causing you discomfort. You are not alone, give us a call.
Christine Gierer
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, CSAT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Ocala, FL 34470
Life is full of events that help shape who we are. Some events that occur in our lives leaves us feeling hurt, alone, helpless, overwhelmed and can even bring us to question who we are or what we believe in. We are often left to cope with these events on our own. Many individuals self-medicate in a variety of ways to help cope, and get through life. Though self-medication can be a temporary solution, they are not void of lasting consequences that can negatively affect you or your relationships.
Life is full of events that help shape who we are. Some events that occur in our lives leaves us feeling hurt, alone, helpless, overwhelmed and can even bring us to question who we are or what we believe in. We are often left to cope with these events on our own. Many individuals self-medicate in a variety of ways to help cope, and get through life. Though self-medication can be a temporary solution, they are not void of lasting consequences that can negatively affect you or your relationships.
Andrea Bednarz
Counselor, LMHC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Ocala, FL 34480 (Online Only)
Hi there! Are you struggling with everyday life tasks or feeling depressed, overwhelmed or anxious? Have unresolved trauma? Family issues that just never seem to get resolved? Or perhaps you just need a trained professional for support while you handle your current stressors. Connecting with an unbiased, trained professional can give you the skills and confidence to navigate your specific challenges! My theoretical approach is client-centered, with you taking the lead in order to promote increased self-awareness, confidence, healthy decision-making, and overall improved functioning and emotional well-being!
Hi there! Are you struggling with everyday life tasks or feeling depressed, overwhelmed or anxious? Have unresolved trauma? Family issues that just never seem to get resolved? Or perhaps you just need a trained professional for support while you handle your current stressors. Connecting with an unbiased, trained professional can give you the skills and confidence to navigate your specific challenges! My theoretical approach is client-centered, with you taking the lead in order to promote increased self-awareness, confidence, healthy decision-making, and overall improved functioning and emotional well-being!
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Counselor, MA, LMHC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Ocala, FL 34471
Emotional supportive therapy in meeting my client's needs is paramount to their success. Not just listening to what they are saying, rather hearing what they are not saying to guide them in discovering their own needs. Working as a team to help them discern, process, embrace adversity and employ resiliency in the challenges they face. Guiding clients in an overcomer mindset, rather than being overcome. Teaching them how to be a human-being as opposed to a human-doing in order to find peace, harmony and balance in their whole being.
Emotional supportive therapy in meeting my client's needs is paramount to their success. Not just listening to what they are saying, rather hearing what they are not saying to guide them in discovering their own needs. Working as a team to help them discern, process, embrace adversity and employ resiliency in the challenges they face. Guiding clients in an overcomer mindset, rather than being overcome. Teaching them how to be a human-being as opposed to a human-doing in order to find peace, harmony and balance in their whole being.
Carolynn White
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Ocala, FL 34474 (Online Only)
Seek holistic well-being, personal growth, and lasting change? As a Marriage and Family Therapist, my unique approach blends systems thinking, Zen Buddhism, and cybernetic wisdom. I believe in transformation through understanding interconnected systems. We shift from working against ourselves to working with ourselves, and from battling circumstances to embracing them.
Seek holistic well-being, personal growth, and lasting change? As a Marriage and Family Therapist, my unique approach blends systems thinking, Zen Buddhism, and cybernetic wisdom. I believe in transformation through understanding interconnected systems. We shift from working against ourselves to working with ourselves, and from battling circumstances to embracing them.
Urban Counseling
Counselor, MA, LMHC
Verified Verified
Ocala, FL 34471
I enjoy working with clients of all age groups and demographics. I am enthralled with the human condition and I like to help clients understand the motivations of their chosen behaviors. I love working with adolescents and witness many young adults develop and grow into who they are meant to be. I believe strongly in people recognizing and working toward their full potential. I rejoice when I am able to work for a client who accepts ownership of their actions and wants to work to improve their lives emotionally and physically.
I enjoy working with clients of all age groups and demographics. I am enthralled with the human condition and I like to help clients understand the motivations of their chosen behaviors. I love working with adolescents and witness many young adults develop and grow into who they are meant to be. I believe strongly in people recognizing and working toward their full potential. I rejoice when I am able to work for a client who accepts ownership of their actions and wants to work to improve their lives emotionally and physically.
David S Moss
Counselor, LMHC, CTT
Verified Verified
Ocala, FL 34472
Are your relationships broken, and you are wondering, "How did it ever get to this point?" Or have you ever thought: "If people knew this about me, they would shun me?" What if you are anxious and/or depressed? If we are brutally honest, most of what hurts us comes down to this question: "Am I worthy enough to be loved; to be known?" I want you to know you are not alone! There is hope! Because here is the truth, most everyone is worthy to be loved and known, you just have to learn to believe it!
Are your relationships broken, and you are wondering, "How did it ever get to this point?" Or have you ever thought: "If people knew this about me, they would shun me?" What if you are anxious and/or depressed? If we are brutally honest, most of what hurts us comes down to this question: "Am I worthy enough to be loved; to be known?" I want you to know you are not alone! There is hope! Because here is the truth, most everyone is worthy to be loved and known, you just have to learn to believe it!
Spirit2Spirit Healing
Counselor, LMHC, CSAT, CAP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Ocala, FL 34471
When I was little, I had big dreams but life circumstances took me on a different much harder path. My primary purpose through the 60's70's&80's was my addiction. I was widowed by 27, left with 3 children and still using. I became sober in 1987, went back to school & started in the addiction field. I discovered most chronic relapsers struggled with emotional traumas and PTSD. I founded The Refuge & 10 years later, sold it and focused on Spirit2Spirit teaching professionals how to help trauma survivors. Today, I am the Executive Director and co-Founder of the Guest House Ocala where we treat trauma and the self defeating behaviors.
When I was little, I had big dreams but life circumstances took me on a different much harder path. My primary purpose through the 60's70's&80's was my addiction. I was widowed by 27, left with 3 children and still using. I became sober in 1987, went back to school & started in the addiction field. I discovered most chronic relapsers struggled with emotional traumas and PTSD. I founded The Refuge & 10 years later, sold it and focused on Spirit2Spirit teaching professionals how to help trauma survivors. Today, I am the Executive Director and co-Founder of the Guest House Ocala where we treat trauma and the self defeating behaviors.
Josh Pittman
Counselor, LMHC, CTT, CSAT
Verified Verified
7 Endorsed
Ocala, FL 34471
I am an LMHC, Certified in Trauma and Sex Addiction. I received a BA in psychology from Saint Leo University and my counseling career began with working at The Refuge, an inpatient facility, in 2010 as an intern while I earned my masters degree at Webster University. I am well versed in trauma resolution, chemical dependency, grief therapy, sex and love addiction, somatic experiencing, co-occurring addictions, PTSD, emotional adjustment and behavioral issues, relationship problems, anxiety and depression.
I am an LMHC, Certified in Trauma and Sex Addiction. I received a BA in psychology from Saint Leo University and my counseling career began with working at The Refuge, an inpatient facility, in 2010 as an intern while I earned my masters degree at Webster University. I am well versed in trauma resolution, chemical dependency, grief therapy, sex and love addiction, somatic experiencing, co-occurring addictions, PTSD, emotional adjustment and behavioral issues, relationship problems, anxiety and depression.
Lissette Calderon
Counselor, LMHC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Ocala, FL 34473 (Online Only)
Let’s talk about SEX! Thats right, let's talk about the TABOO. Concerns over intimacy and sex impacting your wellbeing? Are you struggling with letting your partner know what you like (or don't like) in the bedroom? Does sex feel like another chore at the end of the night that there is no energy for? Is watching porn and masturbating (you or your partner) affecting your relationship? Are there religious beliefs or stigmas that are affecting your mental health? Sexual desire, arousal, rapid or delayed ejaculation, low sexual frequency or satisfaction and out-of-control sexual behavior are my primary focus.
Let’s talk about SEX! Thats right, let's talk about the TABOO. Concerns over intimacy and sex impacting your wellbeing? Are you struggling with letting your partner know what you like (or don't like) in the bedroom? Does sex feel like another chore at the end of the night that there is no energy for? Is watching porn and masturbating (you or your partner) affecting your relationship? Are there religious beliefs or stigmas that are affecting your mental health? Sexual desire, arousal, rapid or delayed ejaculation, low sexual frequency or satisfaction and out-of-control sexual behavior are my primary focus.
From the Heart Counseling Services PLLC
Counselor, EdD, LMHC, CAP, CTT, EMDR
Verified Verified
Ocala, FL 34470
Dr. Sabra E. Lunday, Licensed mental health counselor & Qualified Supervisor, Certified in Trauma, Substance Addiction & EMDR. Received doctorate in Counseling Supervision & Education - Argosy University Sarasota, Master’s in Mental Health Counseling - Capella University & bachelor’s - Criminal Justice - Saint Leo University. I have worked with varied individuals and am well versed in trauma resolution, chemical dependency, grief therapy, sex/love addiction, somatic experiencing, co-occurring addictions, PTSD, emotional adjustment & behavioral issues, relationship issues, adoption, anxiety & depression.
Dr. Sabra E. Lunday, Licensed mental health counselor & Qualified Supervisor, Certified in Trauma, Substance Addiction & EMDR. Received doctorate in Counseling Supervision & Education - Argosy University Sarasota, Master’s in Mental Health Counseling - Capella University & bachelor’s - Criminal Justice - Saint Leo University. I have worked with varied individuals and am well versed in trauma resolution, chemical dependency, grief therapy, sex/love addiction, somatic experiencing, co-occurring addictions, PTSD, emotional adjustment & behavioral issues, relationship issues, adoption, anxiety & depression.
Michael Dunn
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, CSAT, MAC, CCTP
Verified Verified
Ocala, FL 34470
I offer compassionate, non-judgmental help for individuals and couples who want relief from the painful results of mental health, infidelity, sex and porn addiction, substance abuse and behavioral problems. My office is a shame-free place where clients gain an understanding of their behaviors and create a plan to regain health and integrity, heal shattered relationships and recover from uncontrollable behaviors. There is hope. Recovery is possible. I have 20 years of experience in the fields of mental health and addiction. I've been trained by some of the best in the field and supervised by a seasoned clinician in everything I do.
I offer compassionate, non-judgmental help for individuals and couples who want relief from the painful results of mental health, infidelity, sex and porn addiction, substance abuse and behavioral problems. My office is a shame-free place where clients gain an understanding of their behaviors and create a plan to regain health and integrity, heal shattered relationships and recover from uncontrollable behaviors. There is hope. Recovery is possible. I have 20 years of experience in the fields of mental health and addiction. I've been trained by some of the best in the field and supervised by a seasoned clinician in everything I do.
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Relational Therapists
How does relational therapy work?
Relational therapy was developed by psychologist Jean Miller, whose ideas stressed that having strong connections with others encourages better health and well-being when compared with a lonely existence. Conversely, poor interpersonal relationships do not foster growth and learning. Relational therapy also encourages trust in others and patience with others, along with better communication and less conflict.
Is relational therapy evidence-based?
Relational therapy is not well-studied, and it may not be as effective in treating certain mental health conditions when compared with evidence-based treatments like cognitive behavioral or acceptance and commitment therapy. However, relational therapy uses techniques found in cognitive behavioral therapy as well as psychodynamic therapy, which are both well-studied with empirical research.
How long are people typically in relational therapy?
Clients may see improvement after a few weeks or months of therapy. Like cognitive behavioral therapy, relational therapy can reduce symptoms within 10 to 20 weeks, at 45 to 50 minutes once a week. But like any type of therapy, improvement depends on the person and the severity of the problem.
Does relational therapy work?
While no therapy type will work for everyone, some evidence suggests that this therapy can be effective. Relational therapy can help a person manage problematic relationships as well as the mental health conditions that accompany difficult relationships like depression or anxiety. This therapy type may offer benefits that are hard to measure but can be just as valuable—including feelings of higher self-worth or healthier connections with others.