Meridian Therapists in Polk County, FL
Trauma and narcissistic abuse can leave lasting wounds—feelings of shame, self-doubt, and difficulty trusting yourself or others. Healing takes time, but it is possible.
I specialize in supporting individuals recovering from trauma, PTSD, and the effects of toxic or abusive relationships. My approach is compassionate and paced at a level that feels safe for you. Together, we’ll work on building stability, healthy boundaries, and resilience, while using trauma-informed tools such as TF-CBT, bibliotherapy somatic awareness.
Trauma and narcissistic abuse can leave lasting wounds—feelings of shame, self-doubt, and difficulty trusting yourself or others. Healing takes time, but it is possible.
I specialize in supporting individuals recovering from trauma, PTSD, and the effects of toxic or abusive relationships. My approach is compassionate and paced at a level that feels safe for you. Together, we’ll work on building stability, healthy boundaries, and resilience, while using trauma-informed tools such as TF-CBT, bibliotherapy somatic awareness.
Hello, and welcome. My background is in Clinical and Counseling Psychology, with a Post-Master’s specialization in Applied Behavior Analysis. I began my career in behavioral and mental health services in 2004 and have remained deeply committed to this work ever since. Over the years, I have focused on supporting youth, adolescents, and adults with neurodiverse needs, helping individuals and families navigate challenges with clarity and compassion. In 2016, I founded Beautiful Minds to expand access to thoughtful, evidence-based mental and behavioral health services across New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Florida.
Hello, and welcome. My background is in Clinical and Counseling Psychology, with a Post-Master’s specialization in Applied Behavior Analysis. I began my career in behavioral and mental health services in 2004 and have remained deeply committed to this work ever since. Over the years, I have focused on supporting youth, adolescents, and adults with neurodiverse needs, helping individuals and families navigate challenges with clarity and compassion. In 2016, I founded Beautiful Minds to expand access to thoughtful, evidence-based mental and behavioral health services across New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Florida.
Anxiety, depression, and trauma can deeply affect how you feel about yourself, your relationships, and your future. These struggles often bring uncertainty, heaviness, and a sense of being stuck. Even in the midst of this, choosing therapy is a meaningful step toward change. I help clients experiencing persistent sadness, anxious thoughts, and the impact of past trauma by creating space to process emotions and develop tools for relief. With support, it becomes possible to feel safer, steadier, and more hopeful about what lies ahead.
Anxiety, depression, and trauma can deeply affect how you feel about yourself, your relationships, and your future. These struggles often bring uncertainty, heaviness, and a sense of being stuck. Even in the midst of this, choosing therapy is a meaningful step toward change. I help clients experiencing persistent sadness, anxious thoughts, and the impact of past trauma by creating space to process emotions and develop tools for relief. With support, it becomes possible to feel safer, steadier, and more hopeful about what lies ahead.
As a Licensed Mental Health Therapist with over 20 years of experience, I've helped many people find lasting relief from anxiety, depression, stress, trauma, low self-esteem, and relationship struggles. My clients regularly report meaningful symptom reduction and a stronger sense of overall well-being after our work together.
I offer a calm, non-judgmental space where you can speak openly and feel genuinely heard. That therapeutic relationship becomes the foundation for real change, personal growth, and a deeper understanding of yourself.
As a Licensed Mental Health Therapist with over 20 years of experience, I've helped many people find lasting relief from anxiety, depression, stress, trauma, low self-esteem, and relationship struggles. My clients regularly report meaningful symptom reduction and a stronger sense of overall well-being after our work together.
I offer a calm, non-judgmental space where you can speak openly and feel genuinely heard. That therapeutic relationship becomes the foundation for real change, personal growth, and a deeper understanding of yourself.
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Change, conflict, disappointment, or loss. Through our work together, I can help you navigate troubling patterns that may have formed as a result of responding to these difficult life occurrences. As a licensed clinical psychologist, I bring extensive experience working with adolescents, young adults, and adults ranging from crisis response to long-term psychotherapy. I provide insight-oriented counseling for those who are managing depression, anxiety, relationship conflicts, and life transitions. Other clinical specialties of mine include work around grief and loss, eating disorder relapse prevention, and trauma recovery.
Change, conflict, disappointment, or loss. Through our work together, I can help you navigate troubling patterns that may have formed as a result of responding to these difficult life occurrences. As a licensed clinical psychologist, I bring extensive experience working with adolescents, young adults, and adults ranging from crisis response to long-term psychotherapy. I provide insight-oriented counseling for those who are managing depression, anxiety, relationship conflicts, and life transitions. Other clinical specialties of mine include work around grief and loss, eating disorder relapse prevention, and trauma recovery.
Hi, I’m Katherine Steadman, a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with 20 years of experience helping individuals navigate complex emotional and behavioral challenges. Throughout my career, I have supported clients facing PTSD, anxiety, depression, addiction, and major life stressors. I work with adults from diverse backgrounds and tailor treatment to meet each person’s unique needs, goals, and strengths. I am open minded, compassionate, and deeply committed to listening with respect and care. Together, we will create a thoughtful plan focused on building coping skills, increasing insight, and helping you move toward meaningful change.
Hi, I’m Katherine Steadman, a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with 20 years of experience helping individuals navigate complex emotional and behavioral challenges. Throughout my career, I have supported clients facing PTSD, anxiety, depression, addiction, and major life stressors. I work with adults from diverse backgrounds and tailor treatment to meet each person’s unique needs, goals, and strengths. I am open minded, compassionate, and deeply committed to listening with respect and care. Together, we will create a thoughtful plan focused on building coping skills, increasing insight, and helping you move toward meaningful change.
Are you sick and tired of feeling sick and tired? Do you feel like there are issues seemingly out of your control that are holding you back from living the life you want to live? If you answered yes to either of these questions, I want you to know that help is available! My name is Brian Cooper, and I am one of your local licensed clinical social workers. I come to you with over 24 years’ experience and have worked with individuals, couples and groups in a variety of settings. I am well versed in assisting clients with issues surrounding, depression, anxiety, grief, adjustments disorders, mood disorders, and family issues.
Are you sick and tired of feeling sick and tired? Do you feel like there are issues seemingly out of your control that are holding you back from living the life you want to live? If you answered yes to either of these questions, I want you to know that help is available! My name is Brian Cooper, and I am one of your local licensed clinical social workers. I come to you with over 24 years’ experience and have worked with individuals, couples and groups in a variety of settings. I am well versed in assisting clients with issues surrounding, depression, anxiety, grief, adjustments disorders, mood disorders, and family issues.
I am in-network with Aetna, Cigna, Meridian, Optum, Oscar and United Healthcare.
Starting therapy can feel overwhelming, but you don’t have to do it alone. I offer a warm, supportive space where you can explore challenges, gain insight, and build resilience. Whether you're navigating relationships, the weight of past experiences, or making life transitions, we’ll work together toward meaningful change.
I am in-network with Aetna, Cigna, Meridian, Optum, Oscar and United Healthcare.
Starting therapy can feel overwhelming, but you don’t have to do it alone. I offer a warm, supportive space where you can explore challenges, gain insight, and build resilience. Whether you're navigating relationships, the weight of past experiences, or making life transitions, we’ll work together toward meaningful change.
Healing The Root Therapeutic Services
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, EMDR Tr, QS, CTT5
2 Endorsed
Port Orange, FL 32129
We are all unique individuals, navigating life's challenges in our own way. Have you experienced trauma or grief & loss? Has this led to maladaptive behaviors, such as substance use, process addictions, relationship difficulties and mental health concerns? I am here to support, encourage and guide you on your journey. Using a person-centered approach, I tailor our work to meet your specific needs, recognizing that no two individuals' paths are the same. Together we will determine how I can best assist you.
We are all unique individuals, navigating life's challenges in our own way. Have you experienced trauma or grief & loss? Has this led to maladaptive behaviors, such as substance use, process addictions, relationship difficulties and mental health concerns? I am here to support, encourage and guide you on your journey. Using a person-centered approach, I tailor our work to meet your specific needs, recognizing that no two individuals' paths are the same. Together we will determine how I can best assist you.
I am a licensed clinical psychologist in Florida. I am committed to fostering a comfortable environment where individuals can explore their inner world and try new ways of thinking and coping. My approach is characterized by warmth, authenticity, and a little humor.
I am a licensed clinical psychologist in Florida. I am committed to fostering a comfortable environment where individuals can explore their inner world and try new ways of thinking and coping. My approach is characterized by warmth, authenticity, and a little humor.
Hi, I’m Roberta Tvenstrup, LCSW, founder of Hope2Grow Therapy Solutions in Bradenton, Florida. Life has a way of throwing curveballs — a job change, a loss, a move, the shifting dynamics of family, or a stage of life that feels harder than expected. Many of us struggle with anxiety, depression, or feeling emotionally stuck. You’re not alone — and it doesn’t have to stay this way. I work with teens, adults, couples, and families navigating transitions and the emotional challenges that often accompany them. No matter what you’re adjusting to, I offer a supportive space to process what’s happening and start building what’s next.
Hi, I’m Roberta Tvenstrup, LCSW, founder of Hope2Grow Therapy Solutions in Bradenton, Florida. Life has a way of throwing curveballs — a job change, a loss, a move, the shifting dynamics of family, or a stage of life that feels harder than expected. Many of us struggle with anxiety, depression, or feeling emotionally stuck. You’re not alone — and it doesn’t have to stay this way. I work with teens, adults, couples, and families navigating transitions and the emotional challenges that often accompany them. No matter what you’re adjusting to, I offer a supportive space to process what’s happening and start building what’s next.
Oftentimes reaching out is the most difficult step in the healing process. Whether you are seeking guidance moving through difficult life transitions, coping with trauma, exploring your identity, or working through difficulty in family or romantic relationships, I aim to create a safe and accepting space for you to share your own unique experience. It is my belief that you are the expert on your own life and my role as a therapist is to collaborate on progress toward your growth and goals as you define them.
Oftentimes reaching out is the most difficult step in the healing process. Whether you are seeking guidance moving through difficult life transitions, coping with trauma, exploring your identity, or working through difficulty in family or romantic relationships, I aim to create a safe and accepting space for you to share your own unique experience. It is my belief that you are the expert on your own life and my role as a therapist is to collaborate on progress toward your growth and goals as you define them.
Dr. Brandon is a board-certified Adult Psychiatrist with over 10 years’ experience. She completed undergraduate studies at the University of Alabama at Birmingham and then went onto Nashville, TN to study medicine. She is a proud graduate of Meharry Medical College and completed residency training at Vanderbilt University. Dr. Brandon has experience in severe and persistent mental illness, psychotic disorders and mood disorders. She has experience as a community psychiatrist serving underserved populations and encouraging healthy living practices by utilizing all resources.
Dr. Brandon is a board-certified Adult Psychiatrist with over 10 years’ experience. She completed undergraduate studies at the University of Alabama at Birmingham and then went onto Nashville, TN to study medicine. She is a proud graduate of Meharry Medical College and completed residency training at Vanderbilt University. Dr. Brandon has experience in severe and persistent mental illness, psychotic disorders and mood disorders. She has experience as a community psychiatrist serving underserved populations and encouraging healthy living practices by utilizing all resources.
We often find ourselves focused on the day to day tasks of maintaining a healthy physical lifestyle, yet we often forget to make room for our mental and emotional wellness. We go through life taking hits and adjusting to "life's curveballs" but when do we take a step back and realize that we don't always have to take a hit? We can block or correct some of those things coming our way. My job is to help you realize your potential to be the best version of you, whatever that may look like. To heal those bumps and bruises of life. It's time to learn to love yourself and the life you live or learn to adjust to make it the life you want.
We often find ourselves focused on the day to day tasks of maintaining a healthy physical lifestyle, yet we often forget to make room for our mental and emotional wellness. We go through life taking hits and adjusting to "life's curveballs" but when do we take a step back and realize that we don't always have to take a hit? We can block or correct some of those things coming our way. My job is to help you realize your potential to be the best version of you, whatever that may look like. To heal those bumps and bruises of life. It's time to learn to love yourself and the life you live or learn to adjust to make it the life you want.
I have been a licensed psychotherapist for over 30 years. I have extensive experience working with adults, adolescents, families and couples. I am skilled and trained in working with people struggling with anxiety and depression.
Using a trauma focused lens I compassionately assist individuals and couples of all ages to work through grief, divorce and other major life transitions. I also have experience working with LGBTQ adults and youth and their families.
I blend compassion, humor and a direct communication style in creating a safe space for everyone to explore and heal.
I have been a licensed psychotherapist for over 30 years. I have extensive experience working with adults, adolescents, families and couples. I am skilled and trained in working with people struggling with anxiety and depression.
Using a trauma focused lens I compassionately assist individuals and couples of all ages to work through grief, divorce and other major life transitions. I also have experience working with LGBTQ adults and youth and their families.
I blend compassion, humor and a direct communication style in creating a safe space for everyone to explore and heal.
I provide individual psychotherapy to clients who are experiencing distress in their lives. This includes children, adolescents, adults, and families struggling with issues such as depression, anxiety, mood disorders, life changes, and a wide range of psychosocial stressors. I am a graduate of University of Central Florida, Clinical Mental Health Counseling program, a top ten program in the nation. I have experience working in private practice and residential facilities treating severe and persistent mental illnesses. We will work together in defining your goals and figuring out how to approach obstacles you may be facing.
I provide individual psychotherapy to clients who are experiencing distress in their lives. This includes children, adolescents, adults, and families struggling with issues such as depression, anxiety, mood disorders, life changes, and a wide range of psychosocial stressors. I am a graduate of University of Central Florida, Clinical Mental Health Counseling program, a top ten program in the nation. I have experience working in private practice and residential facilities treating severe and persistent mental illnesses. We will work together in defining your goals and figuring out how to approach obstacles you may be facing.
I work with high-achieving women who look successful on the outside but feel overwhelmed, stuck, or unfulfilled internally.
Despite strong careers, financial stability, and full lives, patterns like perfectionism, people-pleasing, procrastination, and self-doubt persist.
My work is designed for women who are ready to move beyond surface-level coping and address the deeper roots of self-sabotage. Through personalized, one-on-one therapy, I help clients build self-trust, internal stability, and lasting confidence so they can feel grounded, fulfilled, and aligned in a life they’ve already worked hard to build.
I work with high-achieving women who look successful on the outside but feel overwhelmed, stuck, or unfulfilled internally.
Despite strong careers, financial stability, and full lives, patterns like perfectionism, people-pleasing, procrastination, and self-doubt persist.
My work is designed for women who are ready to move beyond surface-level coping and address the deeper roots of self-sabotage. Through personalized, one-on-one therapy, I help clients build self-trust, internal stability, and lasting confidence so they can feel grounded, fulfilled, and aligned in a life they’ve already worked hard to build.
Welcome! I have been helping people navigate through life's issues for over 30 years. Whether it's anxiety, anger, depression, grief, guilt, trauma, relationships, narcissistic partners, divorce, parenting, substance abuse, sexuality, spirituality or life stress we can work together to create a path that works better for you. My practice space is private and informal. I joyfully look forward to meeting you.
Welcome! I have been helping people navigate through life's issues for over 30 years. Whether it's anxiety, anger, depression, grief, guilt, trauma, relationships, narcissistic partners, divorce, parenting, substance abuse, sexuality, spirituality or life stress we can work together to create a path that works better for you. My practice space is private and informal. I joyfully look forward to meeting you.
I specialize in trauma-focused therapy using EMDR, MESE, and DBT to treat PTSD, CPTSD, mood disorders, sexual trauma, also to the sex work industry, anxiety, and depression. I support clients navigating stigma, identity concerns, burnout, and the effects of complex trauma. I work with teens and young adults to process trauma, build coping skills, and feel more in control of their lives. I provide LGBTQ+ affirming, client-centered care in a safe, nonjudgmental space for healing and growth.
I specialize in trauma-focused therapy using EMDR, MESE, and DBT to treat PTSD, CPTSD, mood disorders, sexual trauma, also to the sex work industry, anxiety, and depression. I support clients navigating stigma, identity concerns, burnout, and the effects of complex trauma. I work with teens and young adults to process trauma, build coping skills, and feel more in control of their lives. I provide LGBTQ+ affirming, client-centered care in a safe, nonjudgmental space for healing and growth.
My ideal client feels stuck in patterns of anxiety, trauma responses, or emotional overwhelm and wants to understand why these patterns keep appearing in their life. Many appear successful on the outside but internally feel exhausted by constant stress, overthinking, or emotional dysregulation. They may struggle with trauma, relationship difficulties, burnout, or feeling constantly on edge. They want relief, clarity, and tools to regulate their nervous system, process difficult experiences, and build healthier patterns. Their goal is to move out of survival mode and create a life that feels calmer, more stable, and more connected.
My ideal client feels stuck in patterns of anxiety, trauma responses, or emotional overwhelm and wants to understand why these patterns keep appearing in their life. Many appear successful on the outside but internally feel exhausted by constant stress, overthinking, or emotional dysregulation. They may struggle with trauma, relationship difficulties, burnout, or feeling constantly on edge. They want relief, clarity, and tools to regulate their nervous system, process difficult experiences, and build healthier patterns. Their goal is to move out of survival mode and create a life that feels calmer, more stable, and more connected.
