Self Esteem Therapists in Polk County, FL
Hi! My name is Bianke Gadsden, I am a licensed clinical social worker and dedicated clinician for the clients I serve. I have extensive experience treating clients in various settings and all walks of life. I specialize in depression, anxiety, and adjustment to stressors in life. I enjoy working with clients who are motivated by change but may have difficulty getting there. Using evidence-based best practices, such as cognitive behavioral therapy, I help my clients gain self-awareness, reduce negative symptoms and improve coping skills.
Hi! My name is Bianke Gadsden, I am a licensed clinical social worker and dedicated clinician for the clients I serve. I have extensive experience treating clients in various settings and all walks of life. I specialize in depression, anxiety, and adjustment to stressors in life. I enjoy working with clients who are motivated by change but may have difficulty getting there. Using evidence-based best practices, such as cognitive behavioral therapy, I help my clients gain self-awareness, reduce negative symptoms and improve coping skills.
I look forward to serving children, and teens who may be experiencing trauma issues at school with behaviors, or needing interventions for ADHD and other Cognitive, Emotional, and Behavioral Issues. I look forward to serving couples and marriages on their journey towards Restoration. Also serving those who struggle with Substance Abuse and their journey to sobriety, with the many therapeutic approaches, am excited about serving our families to ensure they become a better version of themselves Prioritizing the needs of our clients, showing empathy, and being present is always top priority for client care, safety and stability.
I look forward to serving children, and teens who may be experiencing trauma issues at school with behaviors, or needing interventions for ADHD and other Cognitive, Emotional, and Behavioral Issues. I look forward to serving couples and marriages on their journey towards Restoration. Also serving those who struggle with Substance Abuse and their journey to sobriety, with the many therapeutic approaches, am excited about serving our families to ensure they become a better version of themselves Prioritizing the needs of our clients, showing empathy, and being present is always top priority for client care, safety and stability.
Do you find yourself burdened by anxiety or unwanted thoughts, no matter what you do? You might be exhausted from trying to manage all the thoughts that are constantly running through your mind. Your keep feeling anxious and overwhelmed - it's like you don't measure up, and you feel disappointed. Maybe it's becoming difficult to remember a time you didn't feel this way. You've tried on your own to feel better, and now you're ready to take the next step in finding relief. You want to understand your triggers and to feel more in control of your thoughts and emotions. You're motivated to learn, and open to trying new things.
Do you find yourself burdened by anxiety or unwanted thoughts, no matter what you do? You might be exhausted from trying to manage all the thoughts that are constantly running through your mind. Your keep feeling anxious and overwhelmed - it's like you don't measure up, and you feel disappointed. Maybe it's becoming difficult to remember a time you didn't feel this way. You've tried on your own to feel better, and now you're ready to take the next step in finding relief. You want to understand your triggers and to feel more in control of your thoughts and emotions. You're motivated to learn, and open to trying new things.
Reaching out for support is a step in the right direction towards a happy and healthy lifestyle. You may find yourself not able to handle life stressors the way you would like to. Together, we can work through these challenges you have been facing, allowing you to regain control of your life. You are ready to make this leap for yourself, and I look forward to helping you through this process.
Reaching out for support is a step in the right direction towards a happy and healthy lifestyle. You may find yourself not able to handle life stressors the way you would like to. Together, we can work through these challenges you have been facing, allowing you to regain control of your life. You are ready to make this leap for yourself, and I look forward to helping you through this process.
Are you looking for support? Someone to help you navigate communication challenges or walk alongside you through life’s ups and downs?
Life doesn’t come with a manual. It can feel overwhelming, unpredictable, and at times—isolating. Whether you're facing personal struggles, relationship tensions, or just need someone to truly listen, you don’t have to face it alone.
I provide a safe, non-judgmental space for individuals and couples to express themselves freely. Together, we can work on building healthy communication, better boundaries, and exploring what’s on your heart and mind.
Are you looking for support? Someone to help you navigate communication challenges or walk alongside you through life’s ups and downs?
Life doesn’t come with a manual. It can feel overwhelming, unpredictable, and at times—isolating. Whether you're facing personal struggles, relationship tensions, or just need someone to truly listen, you don’t have to face it alone.
I provide a safe, non-judgmental space for individuals and couples to express themselves freely. Together, we can work on building healthy communication, better boundaries, and exploring what’s on your heart and mind.
Is school a struggle for you or your child? Difficulty focusing, learning, or preparing for tests like AP/IB exams, the SAT/ACT, or professional/board exams (USMLE, MCAT, LSAT, state bar)? I specialize in psychological and psychoeducational testing to uncover the root cause(s) of your challenges and provide clear, actionable solutions and ongoing advocacy. Together, we’ll identify the right supports, interventions, or accommodations to help you or your child thrive—whether in treatment, school, or on exams. Let’s work together to uncover and highlight your strengths, reduce your challenges, and unlock your full potential.
Is school a struggle for you or your child? Difficulty focusing, learning, or preparing for tests like AP/IB exams, the SAT/ACT, or professional/board exams (USMLE, MCAT, LSAT, state bar)? I specialize in psychological and psychoeducational testing to uncover the root cause(s) of your challenges and provide clear, actionable solutions and ongoing advocacy. Together, we’ll identify the right supports, interventions, or accommodations to help you or your child thrive—whether in treatment, school, or on exams. Let’s work together to uncover and highlight your strengths, reduce your challenges, and unlock your full potential.
Life is filled with different seasons: seasons of growth, seasons of healing, seasons of grief, seasons of rest and reflection. I am excited to work with you no matter the season you are in.
Life is filled with different seasons: seasons of growth, seasons of healing, seasons of grief, seasons of rest and reflection. I am excited to work with you no matter the season you are in.
Hello, I am Amber Regal, a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) based in Tampa, Florida, offering telehealth services statewide. I specialize in working with adults dealing with ADHD, anxiety, depression, life transitions, and stress. Through Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, I help clients understand the connection between their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors, empowering them to make positive life changes.
Hello, I am Amber Regal, a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) based in Tampa, Florida, offering telehealth services statewide. I specialize in working with adults dealing with ADHD, anxiety, depression, life transitions, and stress. Through Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, I help clients understand the connection between their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors, empowering them to make positive life changes.
Chances are you’re here because you or a little one you love has had their sunshine stolen from them. Maybe you feel a loss of direction, struggle with parenting, or noticing signs of distress in your child. I’m here to let you know you just took that first brave step in reclaiming your sunshine. I am in this field because I not only want to provide a safe and nurturing environment for your child to process trauma, but I want to help you heal from childhood wounds that you may have carried into adulthood as well.
Chances are you’re here because you or a little one you love has had their sunshine stolen from them. Maybe you feel a loss of direction, struggle with parenting, or noticing signs of distress in your child. I’m here to let you know you just took that first brave step in reclaiming your sunshine. I am in this field because I not only want to provide a safe and nurturing environment for your child to process trauma, but I want to help you heal from childhood wounds that you may have carried into adulthood as well.
I'm a Licensed Bilingual Mental Health Counselor fluent in Spanish, based in Florida, offering virtual therapy sessions to clients across the state. I understand that finding a therapist can feel intimidating as you search for someone you can trust—but you've already taken the first step! My goal is to make this process easier by providing a personable, empathetic, yet direct approach. I employ a client-centered approach, integrating various therapy models tailored to individual needs, with the aim of creating a safe, accepting, and trusting environment for my clients.
I'm a Licensed Bilingual Mental Health Counselor fluent in Spanish, based in Florida, offering virtual therapy sessions to clients across the state. I understand that finding a therapist can feel intimidating as you search for someone you can trust—but you've already taken the first step! My goal is to make this process easier by providing a personable, empathetic, yet direct approach. I employ a client-centered approach, integrating various therapy models tailored to individual needs, with the aim of creating a safe, accepting, and trusting environment for my clients.
I have a successful private practice. I work with individuals, couples and families to achieve greater satisfaction within their lives. There is no judging in my office and there is complete confidentiality. Understanding, acquiring and maintaining change is a major focus. Anxiety, fear and depression are only a few issues that disturb our mental wellbeing. While trying to be in a productive relationship we may lose harmony which in turn effects one's family. Communication and coping skills are a key part of my work. I will work to guide you towards a better life.
I have a successful private practice. I work with individuals, couples and families to achieve greater satisfaction within their lives. There is no judging in my office and there is complete confidentiality. Understanding, acquiring and maintaining change is a major focus. Anxiety, fear and depression are only a few issues that disturb our mental wellbeing. While trying to be in a productive relationship we may lose harmony which in turn effects one's family. Communication and coping skills are a key part of my work. I will work to guide you towards a better life.
Anthony graduated from Reformed Theological Seminary with a master’s degree in mental health counseling and is a licensed mental health counselor working in Orlando. He enjoys working with individuals, couples, and families from various backgrounds and experiences. He is passionate about caring for people and engaging the particular ways they struggle, including areas like relationships, addiction, and trauma, in both individual and group settings.
Anthony graduated from Reformed Theological Seminary with a master’s degree in mental health counseling and is a licensed mental health counselor working in Orlando. He enjoys working with individuals, couples, and families from various backgrounds and experiences. He is passionate about caring for people and engaging the particular ways they struggle, including areas like relationships, addiction, and trauma, in both individual and group settings.
My dedication of consistently helping my clients find balance in all aspects of life. With over 8 years of experience with post doctorate in psychology allows me to help clients connect their thoughts, behaviors and feelings. Are you feeling anxious, depressed, feelings of irritability, tearfulness or having consistent negative or irrational thoughts? Panic attacks? These may be symptoms of underlying core issues that have not been addressed. Many adults and children experience events that may have life-long consequences. Past events could include childhood experiences, addiction within the family, I specialize in these areas.
My dedication of consistently helping my clients find balance in all aspects of life. With over 8 years of experience with post doctorate in psychology allows me to help clients connect their thoughts, behaviors and feelings. Are you feeling anxious, depressed, feelings of irritability, tearfulness or having consistent negative or irrational thoughts? Panic attacks? These may be symptoms of underlying core issues that have not been addressed. Many adults and children experience events that may have life-long consequences. Past events could include childhood experiences, addiction within the family, I specialize in these areas.
I work primarily through a family systems lens assisting individuals, families, and couples to gain clarity on the role they held within their family system and working to resolve past trauma specifically within their early stages of development. I work with a variety of ages to assist with anxiety and depression using CBT and DBT techniques to promote both behavioral and cognitive change. I also work with teens and adults in their 20s and early 30s in finding purpose, and identity. I am person-centered and believe in meeting a client where they are, working at a pace that best suits their needs.
I work primarily through a family systems lens assisting individuals, families, and couples to gain clarity on the role they held within their family system and working to resolve past trauma specifically within their early stages of development. I work with a variety of ages to assist with anxiety and depression using CBT and DBT techniques to promote both behavioral and cognitive change. I also work with teens and adults in their 20s and early 30s in finding purpose, and identity. I am person-centered and believe in meeting a client where they are, working at a pace that best suits their needs.
My name is Annette Howard, and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker based in Florida and working remotely with clients in Florida and North Carolina via telehealth. I work with adults and specialize in stress, anxiety, and grief/loss, using techniques of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Solution-Focused Brief Therapy to help my clients confront those negative thoughts and start feeling better. I have found that my approach and skills are a good fit for adults who may be dealing with challenges of life transitions. This often shows up in the form of anxiety, depression, stress, and relationship conflicts.
My name is Annette Howard, and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker based in Florida and working remotely with clients in Florida and North Carolina via telehealth. I work with adults and specialize in stress, anxiety, and grief/loss, using techniques of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Solution-Focused Brief Therapy to help my clients confront those negative thoughts and start feeling better. I have found that my approach and skills are a good fit for adults who may be dealing with challenges of life transitions. This often shows up in the form of anxiety, depression, stress, and relationship conflicts.
I am originally from Chicago and I have called Florida home for over 20 years. I believe that everyone is capable of greatness if they can only get the direction and chance that they need. "A journey of a thousand miles begins with one step". To me this means that no matter where you have started in life and whatever challenge that you are facing, you are not stuck and you can achieve things that you may not have been able to imagine.
I am originally from Chicago and I have called Florida home for over 20 years. I believe that everyone is capable of greatness if they can only get the direction and chance that they need. "A journey of a thousand miles begins with one step". To me this means that no matter where you have started in life and whatever challenge that you are facing, you are not stuck and you can achieve things that you may not have been able to imagine.
I am a licensed mental health counselor with seven years of clinical experience. I have helped individuals and minors work through trauma, abuse, anxiety, depression, grief/loss, divorce care, adjustment concerns, career changes, and many other challenges. Some treatment methods I have used are Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Relational, Solution Focused Brief (SFBT), Expressive Arts, and Motivational Interviewing. I believe that together we can identify what you need to live a more fulfilled life.
I am a licensed mental health counselor with seven years of clinical experience. I have helped individuals and minors work through trauma, abuse, anxiety, depression, grief/loss, divorce care, adjustment concerns, career changes, and many other challenges. Some treatment methods I have used are Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Relational, Solution Focused Brief (SFBT), Expressive Arts, and Motivational Interviewing. I believe that together we can identify what you need to live a more fulfilled life.
I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, Certified Addiction Professional, and Qualified Supervisor. I have over 20 years of counseling experience working with diverse populations including at-risk youth, and juvenile delinquents, and over the past several years, I have worked mostly in adult substance abuse treatment. I also identify with and specialize in working with LGBT persons. I am skilled at treating anxiety, depression, family of origin issues, and career and relationship issues as well.
I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, Certified Addiction Professional, and Qualified Supervisor. I have over 20 years of counseling experience working with diverse populations including at-risk youth, and juvenile delinquents, and over the past several years, I have worked mostly in adult substance abuse treatment. I also identify with and specialize in working with LGBT persons. I am skilled at treating anxiety, depression, family of origin issues, and career and relationship issues as well.
Hi, I’m Bri! A dedicated therapist passionate about helping people navigate life’s challenges and embrace their potential. I specialize in working with teens, young adults, and women, particularly those who identify as cycle breakers—individuals seeking to disrupt patterns and create healthier legacies. My areas of focus also include eating disorders, body-focused repetitive behaviors, and prenatal/postpartum concerns.
Hi, I’m Bri! A dedicated therapist passionate about helping people navigate life’s challenges and embrace their potential. I specialize in working with teens, young adults, and women, particularly those who identify as cycle breakers—individuals seeking to disrupt patterns and create healthier legacies. My areas of focus also include eating disorders, body-focused repetitive behaviors, and prenatal/postpartum concerns.
Welcome to the change you have been looking for! The focus of my practice is to help you become the change you want. "My kids don't listen" "I'm depressed", "this is not where I suppose to be in my life", "I'm hurting", confused and I don't know what to do". These are the thoughts, feelings and emotions that run through our heads every day. When things go wrong we look for something or someone to change...we look at the people around us to change, but they don't! The change comes from you!
Welcome to the change you have been looking for! The focus of my practice is to help you become the change you want. "My kids don't listen" "I'm depressed", "this is not where I suppose to be in my life", "I'm hurting", confused and I don't know what to do". These are the thoughts, feelings and emotions that run through our heads every day. When things go wrong we look for something or someone to change...we look at the people around us to change, but they don't! The change comes from you!
