Therapists in Saint Petersburg, FL

I help teens and adults struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, body image, self-esteem, perinatal mood and anxiety disorders (PMADs), and ADHD as well as individuals exploring themselves in their sexuality, sexual orientation, relationship structure, and gender identity to live at ease with authenticity, peace, and liberation. Clients find the most powerful and congruent changes by pulling from their own values, beliefs, and strengths. I believe that we each have the right to explore and become our truest selves, and I hope to join you in creating and aligning with the changes and goals that you want.

Ellen's diverse work experiences include counseling children, adolescents and adults of all ages. Ellen works from a strength-based perspective and blends multiple principles from differing schools of psychotherapy, including: art therapy, DBT, CBT, positive psychology, and mindfulness. She has worked extensively with individuals experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, concerns regarding chronic illness, issues related to self identity, life transitions, and coping with family matters.

My services apply to clients of all ages but specialize in older adults and individuals with chronic conditions. My modality is a strength-based approach to allow individuals to find resiliency in the difficulties they face due to normal aging processes, pain, disease management, caregiver fatigue, grief and burnout. My approach focuses on helping you recognize your inherent strengths and fostering resilience through mindfulness and stress reduction techniques.

Welcome to my practice! I am a licensed psychologist, working in private practice since 1995 in the state of FLorida. As a therapist, I specialize in the treatment of individuals with depression, anxiety, chronic pain, eating disorders and addictive behaviors. I help individuals identify and express difficult emotions utilizing mindfulness, mindful self-compassion and Nonviolent Communication. I am certified to teach Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR), trained to teach Mindful Self Compassion (MSC), and I am a registered Nonviolent Communication Trainer Candidate with the Center for Nonviolent Communication.

I appreciate you reaching out. Dealing with Anxiety, Trauma, Depression, Relationships, Substance Abuse, Anger, Stress, Eco-Anxiety, Insomnia, Pain? Finding Direction? Career Path? Whatever the issue, a professional counselor can help. Counseling fills an important role in your life. Having a non-judgmental, mindful perspective & highly skilled assistance is empowering and life enhancing. With the right counselor you have a safe place to tell your story, find healing, and grow. Get caring & experienced support for being your Self - from the very first visit. Contact me and we'll talk about how I can help with your therapy needs.

I remember going through the motions of living life how I thought others wanted me to live. I was always putting others first and myself second, and although I gained joy from some of these experiences, knowing that I was not true to myself and who I wanted to be made me feel lazy and unfulfilled. While I was working on my Masters, the teachings of martial arts and eastern philosophy coincided with my academic lessons in a way that gave me perspective on how I could better myself, my mood, and the lives of others. I have felt a great improvement on my outlook and my ability to assist others in battling their own crossroads.

Do you find it difficult to ask for help? Asking for assistance doesn't equate to weakness, it's actually a strength! As an African American / Caribean counselor I am able to serve my community with relatable shared experiences. I pride myself on encouraging my clients to see and be the light that is already within them. I use an integrative approach in that each individual is unique and processes thoughts differently. Mindfulness-based CBT allows clients to find peace within themselves through grounding. This heightened awareness of self enables us to live in accordance with our values even in the face of opposition.

I am a deeply compassionate human who will not only listen but will also challenge you to dive deep to find new levels of self-awareness and empowerment. If you're tired of feeling lost and confused and are ready for transformation and healing, it's time to take the first step. I work with children, teens, and adults and am experienced in treating anxiety, trauma, co-dependency, self-esteem issues and more. Art therapy is one of my specialties and is an incredible tool for healing. I also have specialized experience in death/grief and spent time in hospice working with people in the process of dying and their loved ones.

These are extraordinarily difficult times - for you, for me, and for everyone alive today. Anxiety and depression are at all-time highs and much of what's happening on the level of the individual is manifesting from out of intense cultural chaos. Personal problems must now be worked on within the larger framework of global dysfunction. In the midst of all the turbulence and conflict, it has become essential that we find ways of feeling and generating genuine positivity, of being at home with ourselves. I will soon be moving to St Petersburg. Since I now work virtually, it will not change my availability in South Florida.

Accepting new clients! I help people overcome difficulty and use it to grow and pursue a life of meaning and purpose. Sometimes we start by treating stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, career, or LGBTQ+ and other identity issues, and over time turn to deeper issues about the life you want to create, your identity, and your values. I’m a humanistic counselor, which means I’ll never tell you what to do and I’ll always empower you to make the choice that’s best for you. I use a collaborative, gentle approach that helps you connect with your intuitive sense of self and your intrinsic motivation to grow and do difficult things.

I am a Registered Clinical Social Work Intern (RCSWI) working primarily with 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, self-esteem issues, relationship/codependency issues, addictions & compulsions, and critical judgment toward oneself and others. I see 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.

Hi! I'm a Certified Sex Therapist and a Nationally Certified Counselor. My goal is to help individuals and relationships grow stronger through communication, patience, tolerance, and self-care. I work with couples who aren't happy with their sex life or who aren't communicating well. I work with individuals who have issues with their sexual or gender identity, sexual functioning, or sexually compulsive behaviors. I am a Registered Yoga Teacher and often incorporate meditation and mindfulness training into therapy sessions. I am the owner of Cypress Wellness Center.

Counseling is a powerful way to get professional support for growth and change at various stages of life. It is important as adults that we get the help we need to realign with a deeper, more natural experience of self/world. We do this by understanding ourselves in a new way and working through and releasing whatever is blocking us from a deeper, more open life.

As a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and a Qualified Supervisor for the State of Florida. I am very sensitive to the issues of diversity, oppression, and discrimination. I am a Certified Trauma Professional with the ITAP and advocate in the issues of the LGBT, sexual assault survivors, childhood sexual abuse survivors, elderly abuse, intimate partner violence and many other types of trauma. I have created a safe and secure environment for my clients to unveil their lived experiences, as I help guide them towards their goals and a better way of life. My own lived experiences allow me to be vulnerable, empathetic, and non-judgmental

Welcome to Liberated Mind Counseling! I am deeply committed to partnering with growth minded professionals to make a lasting transformation into their happiest most fulfilled selves so they can finally experience a life of joy, meaning, creativity, and well-being. If you are looking for a counselor who can guide you to address: feeling stuck in situations, relationships and creative projects in your life, hopelessness after countless attempts to make lasting changes, disconnectedness from your life and the people around you or helplessness in the face of big, chaotic, or unmanageable emotions You've come to the right place.

Two things are true-- you are not alone, and you have the power to heal and grow. I invite you to join me in a judgment-free space. My joy is in helping my clients face who they are, identify and articulate what they are experiencing, and emerge into who they can be. Work with me in a collaborative and supportive manner and let's focus on you together. I am an active, participatory therapist focused on your growth and healing.

I'm an artist, yoga teacher, somatic and mindfulness practitioner and Reiki healer. I'm passionate about the mind-body-spirit connection to help clients experience self-awareness, resilience, and inner joy. Thru process art, yoga, collaborative creativity, movement and relaxation, you will learn to explore different aspects of yourself, fostering emotional healing and self esteem building. I also lead a virtual DBT group that meets biweekly teaching emotion regulation skills, distress tolerance, effective communication and how to get in touch with your intuition and authentic self.

Are overwhelm, overthinking, rigidity, & avoidance shaping your daily life? Is irritability, low self worth, fatigue, and procrastination keeping you in a cycle you want to break? Integrative mental health care can help you overcome these challenges and live a fuller, more authentic life. I work best with clients who want to unearth and correct the contributing factors keeping them stuck, from limiting thoughts and beliefs to self-sabotaging habits and behaviors.

As a therapist I work collaboratively to further existing strengths and overcome difficulties that cause people to seek help. Changes in relationships and careers, personal losses and new beginnings, help with long-term recovery, and maintaining emotional balance are some of the issues that benefit from psychotherapy. I seek to provide an atmosphere of attentive listening, safe expression of thoughts and feelings, and gentle suggestions to initiate change. I work well with young and mature adults, graduate students, parents, artists and creative professionals, and anyone who seeks to integrate insight with action to generate change.