BHS | Behavioral Health Systems Therapists in Polk County, FL
Kate has been in practice since 1973. During this time she has integrated many approaches: cognitive/ behavioral, mindfulness, ego state, hypnosis, EDMR, brainspotting, art, and neuroscience based therapies. Her methods are especially helpful for symptoms of trauma, anxiety, grief, interpersonal, and family problems. It is her pleasure to help patients discover the resources they have within to manage life's challenges. She is a certified supervisor for licensure.
Kate has been in practice since 1973. During this time she has integrated many approaches: cognitive/ behavioral, mindfulness, ego state, hypnosis, EDMR, brainspotting, art, and neuroscience based therapies. Her methods are especially helpful for symptoms of trauma, anxiety, grief, interpersonal, and family problems. It is her pleasure to help patients discover the resources they have within to manage life's challenges. She is a certified supervisor for licensure.
John Dwyer, LMHC, is a compassionate and highly experienced mental health counselor who has been helping individuals and families across Florida for over 30 years. Specializing in working with adults, children, and adolescents, John provides tailored support to those navigating a range of challenges, including grief, anxiety, depression, relationship conflicts, and family dynamics. His approach emphasizes equipping clients with practical tools to improve communication, develop healthier coping mechanisms, and address selfdefeating thought and behavior patterns.
John Dwyer, LMHC, is a compassionate and highly experienced mental health counselor who has been helping individuals and families across Florida for over 30 years. Specializing in working with adults, children, and adolescents, John provides tailored support to those navigating a range of challenges, including grief, anxiety, depression, relationship conflicts, and family dynamics. His approach emphasizes equipping clients with practical tools to improve communication, develop healthier coping mechanisms, and address selfdefeating thought and behavior patterns.
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.
I have 40 years experience in mental health. I have a Masters and Specialist Degree in Educational and Counseling Psychology from the University of Missouri. I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I provide therapy for children from ages 3-10 years old. I use Parent Child Interaction Therapy.
I have 40 years experience in mental health. I have a Masters and Specialist Degree in Educational and Counseling Psychology from the University of Missouri. I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I provide therapy for children from ages 3-10 years old. I use Parent Child Interaction Therapy.
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.
Ian has worked in mental health counseling for over ten years. Ian enjoys working with individuals and couples who want a positive change in their lives. Ian graduated from University of South Florida in 2014 with his MA. Ian is a licensed mental health counselor. Ian's goal is to help people find hope.
Ian has worked in mental health counseling for over ten years. Ian enjoys working with individuals and couples who want a positive change in their lives. Ian graduated from University of South Florida in 2014 with his MA. Ian is a licensed mental health counselor. Ian's goal is to help people find hope.
I sincerely want my clients to do and feel better and will do what it takes to help them achieve a status of well-being. I address therapy with a very down-to-earth concept which enables me and my clients to have a more productive therapist/client rapport. I realize that each client is an individual and should be treated as such from intake to treatment planning to discharge and follow-up resources. I am experienced in treating a broad range of psychiatric conditions such as depression, anxiety, PTSD, border line personality disorder, schizophrenia, and bipolar disorder. I specialize in substance abuse and childhood trauma.
I sincerely want my clients to do and feel better and will do what it takes to help them achieve a status of well-being. I address therapy with a very down-to-earth concept which enables me and my clients to have a more productive therapist/client rapport. I realize that each client is an individual and should be treated as such from intake to treatment planning to discharge and follow-up resources. I am experienced in treating a broad range of psychiatric conditions such as depression, anxiety, PTSD, border line personality disorder, schizophrenia, and bipolar disorder. I specialize in substance abuse and childhood trauma.
Cheryl Fellas, LMHC Cheryl Fellas is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in Florida who has been practicing since 2005. She has a Master's Degree in Professional Counseling from Liberty University with a specialization in Family. Cheryl believes everyone has it in them a way to get healthier, but sometimes they need help and guidance. She uses a combination of cognitive behavioral, dialectical, and trauma-informed care to help them find ways to cope and heal from what has been going on in their lives.
Cheryl Fellas, LMHC Cheryl Fellas is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in Florida who has been practicing since 2005. She has a Master's Degree in Professional Counseling from Liberty University with a specialization in Family. Cheryl believes everyone has it in them a way to get healthier, but sometimes they need help and guidance. She uses a combination of cognitive behavioral, dialectical, and trauma-informed care to help them find ways to cope and heal from what has been going on in their lives.
cousinpattherapy.com Dr. Patrick Argiro want to help anyone that is going through a hard time. I am an experienced Doctorate level Licensed Therapist who is dedicated to helping adults and children cope with anxiety, depression, and anger.
cousinpattherapy.com Dr. Patrick Argiro want to help anyone that is going through a hard time. I am an experienced Doctorate level Licensed Therapist who is dedicated to helping adults and children cope with anxiety, depression, and anger.
Patrick Argiro's passion is helping people with trauma and grief. Initially he started down this path to help himself while helping others by studying the field of mental health. He wants happiness and to prosper for himself and for others.
Patrick Argiro's passion is helping people with trauma and grief. Initially he started down this path to help himself while helping others by studying the field of mental health. He wants happiness and to prosper for himself and for others.
The goal of my practice is to improve the quality of life of my clients and assist them reach their full potential and personal goals. Specializing in family and couple therapy. I also specialize in depression and anxiety. The ideal client will be dedicated to their own treatment and have a strong desire to feel better. Together with my client we work as a team to achieve the therapeutic goals and make life worth living and enjoying. I have been working in a mental health for over a decade and it's my greatest passion in life.
The goal of my practice is to improve the quality of life of my clients and assist them reach their full potential and personal goals. Specializing in family and couple therapy. I also specialize in depression and anxiety. The ideal client will be dedicated to their own treatment and have a strong desire to feel better. Together with my client we work as a team to achieve the therapeutic goals and make life worth living and enjoying. I have been working in a mental health for over a decade and it's my greatest passion in life.
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The goal of my practice is to improve the quality of life of my clients and assist them reach their full potential and personal goals. Specializing in family and couple therapy. I also specialize in depression and anxiety. The ideal client will be dedicated to their own treatment and have a strong desire to feel better. Together with my client we work as a team to achieve the therapeutic goals and make life worth living and enjoying. I have been working in mental health for over a decade and it's my greatest passion in lifeI work to improve the life of my clients daily and I am very successful at achieving therapeutic goals.
The goal of my practice is to improve the quality of life of my clients and assist them reach their full potential and personal goals. Specializing in family and couple therapy. I also specialize in depression and anxiety. The ideal client will be dedicated to their own treatment and have a strong desire to feel better. Together with my client we work as a team to achieve the therapeutic goals and make life worth living and enjoying. I have been working in mental health for over a decade and it's my greatest passion in lifeI work to improve the life of my clients daily and I am very successful at achieving therapeutic goals.
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I have worked as a Family Nurse Practitioner for 30 years. Due to my desire to assist clients with their mental health concerns I returned to school to obtain my PMHNP-BC. My area of expertise is in children and adolescents but I enjoy working with Clients of all ages. It is important to me to build rapport and strong therapeutic relationships with my clients. I specialize in ADHD, adjustment disorders, anxiety, anger/conduct, attachment disorder, Bi-Polar, depression, OCD, trauma, Panic and PTSD.
I have worked as a Family Nurse Practitioner for 30 years. Due to my desire to assist clients with their mental health concerns I returned to school to obtain my PMHNP-BC. My area of expertise is in children and adolescents but I enjoy working with Clients of all ages. It is important to me to build rapport and strong therapeutic relationships with my clients. I specialize in ADHD, adjustment disorders, anxiety, anger/conduct, attachment disorder, Bi-Polar, depression, OCD, trauma, Panic and PTSD.
Hi, I’m Farah!
I believe in a holistic approach that integrates mind, body, and spirit, honoring all parts of your experience to foster genuine, lasting healing. My ideal client is someone feeling the weight of life, navigating complex relationships, or wrestling with the past.
Together, we’ll develop tools to help you manage emotions, break unhealthy cycles, and build meaningful connections.
Hi, I’m Farah!
I believe in a holistic approach that integrates mind, body, and spirit, honoring all parts of your experience to foster genuine, lasting healing. My ideal client is someone feeling the weight of life, navigating complex relationships, or wrestling with the past.
Together, we’ll develop tools to help you manage emotions, break unhealthy cycles, and build meaningful connections.
Allies in Wellness believes each day is an opportunity to become a better version of yourself. We serve children, adolescents, adults, couples / partners, and families who seek clarity, balance, insight, and self-acceptance. We're proud to offer specialized and individualized therapeutic services that are affirming to all and made accessible to many in a private practice group setting. We provide a supportive space to sort through the things that are impacting your daily life, the life of your children, and those you love.
Allies in Wellness believes each day is an opportunity to become a better version of yourself. We serve children, adolescents, adults, couples / partners, and families who seek clarity, balance, insight, and self-acceptance. We're proud to offer specialized and individualized therapeutic services that are affirming to all and made accessible to many in a private practice group setting. We provide a supportive space to sort through the things that are impacting your daily life, the life of your children, and those you love.
Get in touch! We are glad you are here, YAY! this means you are in the process of finding help for yourself. We want to commend you because you know in your heart, you are ready to make a change to be the best you can be, because you have decided to work on yourself by taking care of your heart, mind, and body, and because you've realized that things can be better, as they can! We are currently accepting new patients, in person and virtual connect with us, and let's make changes happen.
Get in touch! We are glad you are here, YAY! this means you are in the process of finding help for yourself. We want to commend you because you know in your heart, you are ready to make a change to be the best you can be, because you have decided to work on yourself by taking care of your heart, mind, and body, and because you've realized that things can be better, as they can! We are currently accepting new patients, in person and virtual connect with us, and let's make changes happen.
Natasha Dedijer-Turner
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, EdS, LPC, CMHC, CPCS
Verified Verified
Online Only
Does life feel like a constant uphill battle? You’re doing your best to keep up—with your partner, your kids, your work—but it’s exhausting. You might feel overwhelmed, anxious, or just... stuck. And while life comes with responsibilities, it isn’t meant to be lived in survival mode. You deserve support, understanding, and a space where you can breathe. You deserve to feel joy again. Therapy can help you reconnect with yourself, build emotional strength, and rediscover what joy feels like.
Does life feel like a constant uphill battle? You’re doing your best to keep up—with your partner, your kids, your work—but it’s exhausting. You might feel overwhelmed, anxious, or just... stuck. And while life comes with responsibilities, it isn’t meant to be lived in survival mode. You deserve support, understanding, and a space where you can breathe. You deserve to feel joy again. Therapy can help you reconnect with yourself, build emotional strength, and rediscover what joy feels like.
Jacqueline Espinal is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in Florida who has been practicing since 2012. She has a Master’s degree in Forensic Psychology from John Jay College of Criminal Justice and a Master’s with dual specialization in Counseling and Marriage and Family therapy from Barry University. Jacqueline helps clients through CBT, SolutionFocused, and Narrative Therapy. Outside of work, Jacqueline enjoys HITT workouts, spending time with her family, taking pictures of the sunset, going to the beach, and art festivals.
Jacqueline Espinal is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in Florida who has been practicing since 2012. She has a Master’s degree in Forensic Psychology from John Jay College of Criminal Justice and a Master’s with dual specialization in Counseling and Marriage and Family therapy from Barry University. Jacqueline helps clients through CBT, SolutionFocused, and Narrative Therapy. Outside of work, Jacqueline enjoys HITT workouts, spending time with her family, taking pictures of the sunset, going to the beach, and art festivals.
Cynthia Boucher
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Saint Petersburg, FL 33702
Waitlist for new clients
I believe that everyone should live their life without judgement, fear or distress. Developing trust with your therapist is the most important first step in a therapeutic relationship. Once trust and rapport has been established, I will work with you to develop the goals of therapy. If you are having difficulties with a past trauma, abuse, neglect, domestic violence, anxiety, depression, low self-esteem and career or life transitions. I am here to help you build management and coping skills. A vast majority of my experience has been working with individuals that have an array of social and behavioral difficulties.
I believe that everyone should live their life without judgement, fear or distress. Developing trust with your therapist is the most important first step in a therapeutic relationship. Once trust and rapport has been established, I will work with you to develop the goals of therapy. If you are having difficulties with a past trauma, abuse, neglect, domestic violence, anxiety, depression, low self-esteem and career or life transitions. I am here to help you build management and coping skills. A vast majority of my experience has been working with individuals that have an array of social and behavioral difficulties.
Making your first appointment can be one of the most challenging steps in your mental health journey. At LifeStance, we make it simple by offering both online and in-person therapy and psychiatry services, covered by major insurance plans.
Making your first appointment can be one of the most challenging steps in your mental health journey. At LifeStance, we make it simple by offering both online and in-person therapy and psychiatry services, covered by major insurance plans.
