Humana Therapists in Polk County, FL
Hi, I’m Dr. Bianca Chery, a Licensed Mental Health Counselor specializing in trauma, anxiety disorders, burnout, and identity-related stress in high-functioning adults. I work with professionals navigating PTSD, complex trauma, high-functioning anxiety, relationship strain, and persistent emotional patterns that continue despite external success. I provide culturally responsive, LGBTQ+ affirming therapy for adults seeking depth-oriented, trauma-informed care.
Hi, I’m Dr. Bianca Chery, a Licensed Mental Health Counselor specializing in trauma, anxiety disorders, burnout, and identity-related stress in high-functioning adults. I work with professionals navigating PTSD, complex trauma, high-functioning anxiety, relationship strain, and persistent emotional patterns that continue despite external success. I provide culturally responsive, LGBTQ+ affirming therapy for adults seeking depth-oriented, trauma-informed care.
One of my biggest passions in life is helping women, overcome past hurts, failures, ineffective communication, and self-defeating behaviors, which limits their forward momentum. I also work with men, as they navigate life's challenges. Life can be full of tough realities and painful experiences and everyone has their own story to tell. I am here to listen to your story and walk with you through your healing journey.
One of my biggest passions in life is helping women, overcome past hurts, failures, ineffective communication, and self-defeating behaviors, which limits their forward momentum. I also work with men, as they navigate life's challenges. Life can be full of tough realities and painful experiences and everyone has their own story to tell. I am here to listen to your story and walk with you through your healing journey.
You may feel overwhelmed, stuck in self-doubt, or caught in relationship patterns that leave you questioning yourself.
I provide a calm, compassionate space where you can explore your experiences without judgment. Together we’ll work to settle your nervous system, understand the patterns that keep you stuck, and help you reconnect with your values, voice, and sense of direction.
You may feel overwhelmed, stuck in self-doubt, or caught in relationship patterns that leave you questioning yourself.
I provide a calm, compassionate space where you can explore your experiences without judgment. Together we’ll work to settle your nervous system, understand the patterns that keep you stuck, and help you reconnect with your values, voice, and sense of direction.
If you're reading this, you may be struggling in one way or another. Life can feel overwhelming, and I'm here to help. I have experience related to anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship difficulties, mood disorders, grief and loss, identity exploration, substance abuse, and more. My goal is to support you in finding clarity, relief, and a path forward. I am passionate about addressing mental health symptoms through the holistic lens of the mind-body connection. I incorporate mindfulness, movement, and somatic awareness in my practice to support healing and overall well-being.
If you're reading this, you may be struggling in one way or another. Life can feel overwhelming, and I'm here to help. I have experience related to anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship difficulties, mood disorders, grief and loss, identity exploration, substance abuse, and more. My goal is to support you in finding clarity, relief, and a path forward. I am passionate about addressing mental health symptoms through the holistic lens of the mind-body connection. I incorporate mindfulness, movement, and somatic awareness in my practice to support healing and overall well-being.
NOW accepting new clients as of 01/24/26! I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Florida over twenty years of professional work experience and specialize in working with geriatric individuals. I regularly help clients with stress and anxiety, depression, pain management, communication within relationships and families, and adjusting to medical issues. It is my passion to provide counseling for older adults coping with medical illness, dementia for both the client and caregiver, transitions, trauma, grief and loss. I love my work and strive to provide a safe and uplifting environment in which my clients can heal and thrive.
NOW accepting new clients as of 01/24/26! I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Florida over twenty years of professional work experience and specialize in working with geriatric individuals. I regularly help clients with stress and anxiety, depression, pain management, communication within relationships and families, and adjusting to medical issues. It is my passion to provide counseling for older adults coping with medical illness, dementia for both the client and caregiver, transitions, trauma, grief and loss. I love my work and strive to provide a safe and uplifting environment in which my clients can heal and thrive.
You want your issues to be resolved, right? Well, I can not help YOU if YOU don't help me! In other words, you have got to try! If you are suffering as a victim of anxiety/depression, trauma, or having problems communicating with your partner, I will help you get your life back! I provide support, empathy, and commitment to creating a safe space.
You want your issues to be resolved, right? Well, I can not help YOU if YOU don't help me! In other words, you have got to try! If you are suffering as a victim of anxiety/depression, trauma, or having problems communicating with your partner, I will help you get your life back! I provide support, empathy, and commitment to creating a safe space.
I am a licensed mental health counselor in Florida. For over 13 years, I have had the honor of helping individual and their families navigate through life's challenges. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, relationship issues, coping with grief and loss, & depression.
I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion because growth and progress will not occur otherwise. Take the first step, and we will work together and help determine what a happier and more fulfilling life looks like for you. I am here to support you in that process.
I am a licensed mental health counselor in Florida. For over 13 years, I have had the honor of helping individual and their families navigate through life's challenges. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, relationship issues, coping with grief and loss, & depression.
I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion because growth and progress will not occur otherwise. Take the first step, and we will work together and help determine what a happier and more fulfilling life looks like for you. I am here to support you in that process.
I help people facing anxiety, grief, burnout, trauma, or hospice-related loss through a holistic, Expressive Arts approach. Using gentle creative practices—like imagery, color, movement, or writing—I support you in processing emotions that words alone can’t reach. If you’re seeking a calm, creative space to heal with curiosity and authenticity, I’m here
I help people facing anxiety, grief, burnout, trauma, or hospice-related loss through a holistic, Expressive Arts approach. Using gentle creative practices—like imagery, color, movement, or writing—I support you in processing emotions that words alone can’t reach. If you’re seeking a calm, creative space to heal with curiosity and authenticity, I’m here
My ideal client is someone excited to come to their therapy appointments. They are receptive to suggestions and are willing to put in the effort to utilize those suggestions. Their goals are to live a better quality of life with my help if that is what they desire. My ideal client is someone I enjoy meeting with on a regular basis and having enjoyable discussions in addition to our therapeutic work.
My ideal client is someone excited to come to their therapy appointments. They are receptive to suggestions and are willing to put in the effort to utilize those suggestions. Their goals are to live a better quality of life with my help if that is what they desire. My ideal client is someone I enjoy meeting with on a regular basis and having enjoyable discussions in addition to our therapeutic work.
I enjoy working with adults who carry the hurt from past experiences and want to heal but struggle to connect with and trust others. They’re ready for change, even when it feels uncomfortable and challenging. That courage is met with care, support, and compassion within a collaborative therapeutic experience.
I also thoroughly enjoy working with teens who feel off track whether due to behavioral challenges, lack of direction, or life stress. With the support of a caring adult, we work together to help the little ones build clarity, confidence, and a stronger sense of direction.
I enjoy working with adults who carry the hurt from past experiences and want to heal but struggle to connect with and trust others. They’re ready for change, even when it feels uncomfortable and challenging. That courage is met with care, support, and compassion within a collaborative therapeutic experience.
I also thoroughly enjoy working with teens who feel off track whether due to behavioral challenges, lack of direction, or life stress. With the support of a caring adult, we work together to help the little ones build clarity, confidence, and a stronger sense of direction.
Karen (kari) Rodriguez
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, QS, CCTP-II
Online Only
Not accepting new clients
Welcome to Metanova Therapy LLC! My name is Karen Rodriguez, and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and a Qualified Supervisor in Florida. I specialize in providing therapy to individuals seeking a supportive and transformative therapeutic experience. My ideal therapy client is someone who is committed to their growth journey and ready to engage in a collaborative, introspective process. I encourage you to take the next step and schedule a consultation. Let's explore how we can work together to help you achieve your goals and create a more fulfilling life.
Welcome to Metanova Therapy LLC! My name is Karen Rodriguez, and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and a Qualified Supervisor in Florida. I specialize in providing therapy to individuals seeking a supportive and transformative therapeutic experience. My ideal therapy client is someone who is committed to their growth journey and ready to engage in a collaborative, introspective process. I encourage you to take the next step and schedule a consultation. Let's explore how we can work together to help you achieve your goals and create a more fulfilling life.
Have you been stuck or struggling for so long that it's hard to imagine your life feeling any differently? Maybe you're not even sure why you're feeling the way you do? Or, you know why, but certainly feel like you can't say why out loud to anyone you know. I help adults with depression, anxiety, & trauma break out of dysfunctional patterns with compassion & scientifically proven strategies. Let's get your sleep, relationships, job, school, parenting, friendships, hobbies, health, eating, & happiness back on track without those pesky intrusive/racing thoughts, flashbacks, panic attacks, self-hatred, & dread.
Have you been stuck or struggling for so long that it's hard to imagine your life feeling any differently? Maybe you're not even sure why you're feeling the way you do? Or, you know why, but certainly feel like you can't say why out loud to anyone you know. I help adults with depression, anxiety, & trauma break out of dysfunctional patterns with compassion & scientifically proven strategies. Let's get your sleep, relationships, job, school, parenting, friendships, hobbies, health, eating, & happiness back on track without those pesky intrusive/racing thoughts, flashbacks, panic attacks, self-hatred, & dread.
Tanya Johnson-Gilchrist
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MSW, MPH, CPH, PMP
4 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.
Katie Belcher-Miller
Counselor, LMHC, QS, CAS
1 Endorsed
Lakeland, FL 33803
Not accepting new clients
Hello, I'm Katie, an AuDHD (Autistic and ADHD) therapist, and owner of Anchored in Hope Counseling Services LLC. Are you Autistic/ADHD or suspect you may be? Do you struggle with anxiety or some type of mood issue? If you answered "yes" to either question (or both!), then I might be the right therapist for you.
Hello, I'm Katie, an AuDHD (Autistic and ADHD) therapist, and owner of Anchored in Hope Counseling Services LLC. Are you Autistic/ADHD or suspect you may be? Do you struggle with anxiety or some type of mood issue? If you answered "yes" to either question (or both!), then I might be the right therapist for you.
My clinical focus is LGBT+ issues, trauma & PTSD, depression, anxiety, grief, and life changes & adjustments. I came into therapy later in life and graduated from the University of South Florida with a BA in Women and Gender Studies. I am strongly feminist aligned, anti-racist in my work values and activism. I have an unrelenting desire to support people and be by their side as they do this deeply challenging work. I bring an eclectic mix of humanistic, strength based, rogerian, trauma-informed, and experiential therapies to meet her clients where they are and create a safe place for them to heal and make sense of their lives.
My clinical focus is LGBT+ issues, trauma & PTSD, depression, anxiety, grief, and life changes & adjustments. I came into therapy later in life and graduated from the University of South Florida with a BA in Women and Gender Studies. I am strongly feminist aligned, anti-racist in my work values and activism. I have an unrelenting desire to support people and be by their side as they do this deeply challenging work. I bring an eclectic mix of humanistic, strength based, rogerian, trauma-informed, and experiential therapies to meet her clients where they are and create a safe place for them to heal and make sense of their lives.
Welcome, and thank you for your time in learning more about me! My name is Ayesha, and I'm a licensed mental health counselor in Florida. I have over 17 years of experience working in the mental health field. I have experience with children, families, couples, and individuals who are struggling with various issues that include stress, divorce, addiction, depression, female infertility, anxiety, grief, loss, trauma, and infidelity. I work from a Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Strengths Based, and Person-Centered Therapy framework, as well as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Family Systems Therapy.
Welcome, and thank you for your time in learning more about me! My name is Ayesha, and I'm a licensed mental health counselor in Florida. I have over 17 years of experience working in the mental health field. I have experience with children, families, couples, and individuals who are struggling with various issues that include stress, divorce, addiction, depression, female infertility, anxiety, grief, loss, trauma, and infidelity. I work from a Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Strengths Based, and Person-Centered Therapy framework, as well as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Family Systems Therapy.
Celest Scherb
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
1 Endorsed
Online Only
Not accepting new clients
If you are considering me as a therapist, you may be a person who has experienced some adversity, heartache, or even trauma. These experiences have shaped you and you are wondering what life will be like going forward as you start to process and feel better. Perhaps you are wrestling with anxiety, panic, or obsessive thoughts that are preventing you from living authentically and find your place and your people. Or maybe something feels off about certain aspects of your life and are wondering if anything needs to change, or if there is a path to feeling better and more fulfilled. No matter the case, there is space for you here.
If you are considering me as a therapist, you may be a person who has experienced some adversity, heartache, or even trauma. These experiences have shaped you and you are wondering what life will be like going forward as you start to process and feel better. Perhaps you are wrestling with anxiety, panic, or obsessive thoughts that are preventing you from living authentically and find your place and your people. Or maybe something feels off about certain aspects of your life and are wondering if anything needs to change, or if there is a path to feeling better and more fulfilled. No matter the case, there is space for you here.
