Therapists in Saint Petersburg, FL

I am a licensed clinical social worker with over 19 years' experience helping families and youth transform their lives for the better. My holistic approach to treatment provides a safe and empathic environment for clients to work towards improved emotional health and well being. I provide counseling to children, adults, families and couples. I am bilingual and specialize in working with gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender and questioning (GLBTQ) individuals and their families as well as child behavioral problems, depression, anxiety, stress management and relationship challenges. I offer caring, competent therapy services to meet the goals you have for your life.

Do you wrestle with how you feel about yourself? Are you feeling stuck or struggling? Have you lost your way? If any of this applies, you are not alone. I specialize in helping people create meaning by challenging harmful thinking patterns, healing from the past, and improving relationships with others. Not only can you discover who you truly are, but also find acceptance and embrace your identity too. You will receive personalized care to achieve your goals.

I have worked in mental health for over 20 years, with both teens and adults. I have provided a wide variety of support and counseling to address various mental health and adjustment issues among Veterans, individuals, families, and trauma survivors. My role as a therapist is to collaboratively identify your goals and work toward developing the skills and motivation you need to reach them. Seeking the support you need to address barriers that have impeded your ability to reach those goals alone shows strength and a desire to move your life forward.

My passion is working with clients who have sexual compulsive issues, sexual addictions, internet pornography, and their partners including partners of those who offend sexually. I provide a non judgmental, confidential, and safe environment for clients to explore the areas of their lives where they may struggle. I also specialize in working with clients who have substance abuse issues, dual diagnosis, depression, anxiety, self-esteem issues, relationship concerns and codependency. I also assist clients with chronic pain and tinnitus. I am actively licensed in Florida, New York, and Tennessee and serve clients in those states.

Millennials AND Gen Z are our SPECIALTY. In 2023 we are dealing with more than EVER! Between social pressures, family conflict, career, and the expectations of others. Not to mention the pandemic and isolation! It’s challenging to balance the demands of modern day life and keep it all together. The exciting news is there are HUNDREDS of strategies and skills that can prepare you for all life throws your way. Let us be proactive in teaching you how to manage stress, anxiety, overwhelm, sadness, and more. Modern Mental Health offers a variety of programs that focus on getting you out of your head and back into enjoying your life.

Anchored in a strong belief in human resilience, Shannon meets each client where they are, guiding clients of all ages to connect with their own courage, insight, and wisdom. She is a trauma-informed counselor, helping clients to understand how their life experiences have impacted them while empowering them to envision and create a new future. Having previously worked as a School Counselor, she has significant and varied experience counseling young people and families. She has worked extensively with diverse populations and is an LGBTQ+ friendly therapist.

Finding a therapist can be intimidating. Utilizing a strengths based approach, I am passionate about helping others identify their unique abilities and utilize them to work toward their personal goals. I believe that everyone has the potential for positive growth and change. Life is hard and can be unbearable without adequate support. You don't have to go another day carrying your struggles alone. When you face your pain and share it with another, you begin to take its power away and start the process of healing. My purpose as a therapist is to create a safe, nonjudgmental space for you to do so and to support you in your journey.

I am an MSW student intern working with adolescents and adults to heal the effects of childhood trauma & other adverse childhood experiences. Being raised in abusive, chaotic, or neglectful environments can result in anxiety, depression, panic attacks, physical debilitation, self-esteem issues, relationship/codependency issues, addictions & compulsions, and critical judgment towards oneself and others. I work with a wide diversity of clients, but as a gay man experienced in working with LGBTQ+ individuals, I'm particularly interested in helping others heal from the compounding wounds of homophobia and other social oppression.

You have important goals to reach and want a life you can celebrate, but may be feeling stuck by anxiety, depression, loss, even trauma.

I hope to work alongside you in this next step of your mental health journey to make it feel rewarding, worthwhile, and effective. My personal approach to counseling is simple- I say that it’s like a bandaid on a cut. I am not there to “fix” you, I am there to provide a safe, healthy, protected, and nurturing environment for you to heal on your own. I will be there every step of the way with a tailored treatment plan to your specific needs. I have had the privilege of working with all kinds of lovely humans, so please know that all races, cultures, religions, genders, sexualities, etc. are welcome in my office! This is a safe space.

Are you stressed, feel disconnected from your partner and children, unhappy with your choices, and struggling with depression? Many women are wearing so many hats that we become wrapped up in life just drifting along. Maybe you’ve been in therapy in the past but the changes you were looking for didn’t last or never really happened. You haven’t been able to figure out how to get rid of your past traumatic experiences and now life seems to be adding new problems to the old ones. Let’s work together to build a brain-healthy lifestyle. I can support you on your journey of lasting behavioral changes.

We offer brief, problem-specific couple consultations or deep-dive counseling - depending on your circumstances and needs - with a skilled and dedicated therapist. Routine concerns in our practice center around unmet expectations, frequent quarrels and recurring conflicts, unsatisfactory sexual relationship, lack of loving feelings, and boredom. With equal attention to each partner's needs we highlight the key issues in the relationship and work toward reversing, minimizing or eliminating them.

Feeling stressed and worn down? Feeling unfocused? I can help. My style is warm and inviting, and I utilize multiple approaches to tailor the treatment to your needs. I specialize in Anxiety, LGBTQIA+ Affirmative therapy, and other concerns . As a gay person myself, who understands multiple types of oppression, I look forward to helping you improve your self-esteem, your level of anxiety and/or depression, and provide strategies to help cope with the uncomfortable emotions you might be feeling. Please don’t hesitate to reach out and book an appointment!

I provide Supportive Counseling to individuals, who are dealing with depression, anxiety and other stressors. I foster a trusting environment for Clients to tell their story, while empowering them to compartmentalize their challenges, identifying their options and discovering their strengths, as they strive toward optimal outcomes.

You look in the mirror and feel disgusted. Multiple outfits are scattered on the floor, nothing fits right. You have gained weight again and it's hardly a surprise since the bingeing returned. The feeling of confidence at the beginning of your latest diet is replaced by the heaviness of another failure. You still believe that losing the weight once and for all will give you what you truly want – being liked and accepted. But years of dieting haven't actually changed your life for the better. As your desperation grows you start to wonder if a life without the self-hatred, food obsession and feeling out of control is possible for you.

I am encouraged by the research that talks about how our brain does not stop growing, and there are things we can do to encourage brain growth such as struggling with new and challenging information. This may be learning to play an instrument or learning to speak a foreign language. This is good news for us intellectually and the same principal applies emotionally. We do have the capacity to grow, and change and learn new ways to think, and I have tools that will help you in this process. I would love to witness your courage in this journey.

I work with clients that are motivated for change. I work with adults, teens, and kids. Relationships can be very stressful and overwhelming as today we do not have a village to help us and many people lack supports. My goal is to help you either as an individual or as a family move into a place of healing. Together we can explore unresolved trauma, communication patterns, conflict, emotions, all of it within the safety of a therapeutic relationship.

As a child (and now), I was gifted with sensitivity, empathy, and the ability to make others feel comfortable and understood. This innate propensity inspired curiosity in humans, suffering, and the mind/heart from a young age. However, it wasn’t until my descent into depression at the age of 20 that I decided being a therapist was my calling. Through my own therapeutic work and journey into darkness, I solidified my desire to become a therapist and bring the same healing I found to others while integrating my continued journey of seeking wisdom and spirituality.

I strongly believe that high quality therapy with a professional therapist is something that should be affordable and available to all people. I am a licensed clinical social worker with many years of training and experience. I have advanced training in EMDR which has proven to be the “gold standard” of treatment for trauma issues and post traumatic stress disorder. I am also certified in clinical telehealth (CTMH) and anxiety treatment (CCATP). If you are struggling to find your way or are looking to lead a happier, authentic life, I encourage you to take the first steps on your journey of moving in a positive direction.