Trauma Focused Therapists in Saint Petersburg, FL
Many of my clients have found themselves in very similar dilemmas. You didn’t expect anxiety, addiction, or so much anger at this point in your life. Yet somehow, things suddenly veer off track. What’s certain now is that you feel embarrassed, frustrated, or maybe even a bit frightened by this unexpected downturn in your life. So far, you’ve managed to hold it together, but it’s become painfully clear that something has to change—and soon. You want clarity, relief, and a way out of.
Many of my clients have found themselves in very similar dilemmas. You didn’t expect anxiety, addiction, or so much anger at this point in your life. Yet somehow, things suddenly veer off track. What’s certain now is that you feel embarrassed, frustrated, or maybe even a bit frightened by this unexpected downturn in your life. So far, you’ve managed to hold it together, but it’s become painfully clear that something has to change—and soon. You want clarity, relief, and a way out of.
You’re the go-to friend, the dependable coworker, the one who gets it done. But under the calm exterior, your mind doesn’t stop. Your chest gets tight, sleep is a mess, and you replay conversations wondering what you said wrong. You’ve been the “good one” everywhere, then snap or shut down at home. You want to feel calmer, clearer, and more like yourself, but white-knuckling it hasn’t worked. You're ready to take off the mask and feel real again. In session it’s human to human; no lectures or quick fixes. You’ll have a steady place to exhale, make sense of what’s happening inside, and try new responses that actually stick.
You’re the go-to friend, the dependable coworker, the one who gets it done. But under the calm exterior, your mind doesn’t stop. Your chest gets tight, sleep is a mess, and you replay conversations wondering what you said wrong. You’ve been the “good one” everywhere, then snap or shut down at home. You want to feel calmer, clearer, and more like yourself, but white-knuckling it hasn’t worked. You're ready to take off the mask and feel real again. In session it’s human to human; no lectures or quick fixes. You’ll have a steady place to exhale, make sense of what’s happening inside, and try new responses that actually stick.
I specialize in working with those struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, and eating disorders. I enjoy working with adults that are struggling with a sense of emotional loneliness or disconnection and find it difficult to "turn off" or be present, resulting in high levels of stress. I blend compassion, science, and humor in such a way that often helps people feel at ease and understood. I also work with individuals struggling with disordered eating or mild to moderate eating disorders, particularly Binge Eating Disorder. In a world that demands perfection, I work to debunk myths and heal your relationship with food.
I specialize in working with those struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, and eating disorders. I enjoy working with adults that are struggling with a sense of emotional loneliness or disconnection and find it difficult to "turn off" or be present, resulting in high levels of stress. I blend compassion, science, and humor in such a way that often helps people feel at ease and understood. I also work with individuals struggling with disordered eating or mild to moderate eating disorders, particularly Binge Eating Disorder. In a world that demands perfection, I work to debunk myths and heal your relationship with food.
Let’s be real, life can be a lot. Whether anxiety won’t quiet down, self-doubt keeps creeping in, or past experiences continue to affect your present. Whatever you're facing, you don’t have to navigate it alone. Therapy is a space where you can work through challenges, gain clarity, and develop tools to move forward with confidence.
Let’s be real, life can be a lot. Whether anxiety won’t quiet down, self-doubt keeps creeping in, or past experiences continue to affect your present. Whatever you're facing, you don’t have to navigate it alone. Therapy is a space where you can work through challenges, gain clarity, and develop tools to move forward with confidence.
Theresa Ellis
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
2 Endorsed
Online Only
Waitlist for new clients
In practice for over 25 years, I take a client centered and eclectic approach with a deep appreciation for individuality and diversity. I have been trained extensively in dynamic psychotherapy. Part science and part art, the practice of dynamic psychotherapy is more than a technique. It addresses the complexity and uniqueness of each person's life story, hopes and dreams. Would you like to stop putting up with problems that you have been trying to change, or trying to force yourself to accept what is unacceptable to you?
In practice for over 25 years, I take a client centered and eclectic approach with a deep appreciation for individuality and diversity. I have been trained extensively in dynamic psychotherapy. Part science and part art, the practice of dynamic psychotherapy is more than a technique. It addresses the complexity and uniqueness of each person's life story, hopes and dreams. Would you like to stop putting up with problems that you have been trying to change, or trying to force yourself to accept what is unacceptable to you?
Not your everyday therapist. If you're looking for a cookie-cutter experience, keep searching. I'm a holistic, younger clinician—experimental, deeply open-minded, spiritual with a bit of quirk—and I use humor when it helps crack things open. Therapy doesn’t have to be boring or intimidating, I promise! I primarily work with LGBTQ+ couples and individuals across Florida via telehealth and also do ecotherapy in Tampa Bay. Find affirming support for conflict loops, trust repair, identity stress, open relationship talks. I offer a free 30 minute virtual consult because you deserve the time to explore your needs without any commitment.
Not your everyday therapist. If you're looking for a cookie-cutter experience, keep searching. I'm a holistic, younger clinician—experimental, deeply open-minded, spiritual with a bit of quirk—and I use humor when it helps crack things open. Therapy doesn’t have to be boring or intimidating, I promise! I primarily work with LGBTQ+ couples and individuals across Florida via telehealth and also do ecotherapy in Tampa Bay. Find affirming support for conflict loops, trust repair, identity stress, open relationship talks. I offer a free 30 minute virtual consult because you deserve the time to explore your needs without any commitment.
Sometimes, difficult things happen in life, leaving you feeling overwhelmed, frustrated, or even isolated. You might try to cope with these situations by using strategies you used before, only to realize they don't work as well anymore. As a result, you may find your distress has started to affect other areas of your life (school, work, relationships, etc.) As a Clinical Psychologist, I have a lot of experience in providing evidence-based care to individuals, couples, and families who have found themselves in such situations. I also specialize in providing services to military/veteran populations and juvenile offenders.
Sometimes, difficult things happen in life, leaving you feeling overwhelmed, frustrated, or even isolated. You might try to cope with these situations by using strategies you used before, only to realize they don't work as well anymore. As a result, you may find your distress has started to affect other areas of your life (school, work, relationships, etc.) As a Clinical Psychologist, I have a lot of experience in providing evidence-based care to individuals, couples, and families who have found themselves in such situations. I also specialize in providing services to military/veteran populations and juvenile offenders.
Hi there! Are you exhausted from living with constant thoughts about food, and your body? Do you believe that once you hit your goal weight you'll be happy? Maybe you're being held captive by painful experiences from your past. Healing is possible. No matter who you are, or what happened to you - you deserve to feel safe and to have a life that is worth living.
Hi there! Are you exhausted from living with constant thoughts about food, and your body? Do you believe that once you hit your goal weight you'll be happy? Maybe you're being held captive by painful experiences from your past. Healing is possible. No matter who you are, or what happened to you - you deserve to feel safe and to have a life that is worth living.
You feel anxious, overwhelmed, and stuck in your career and personal life. Are you doubting that things can get better? If you're nodding your head in recognition, know you're not alone—and I'm here to offer support and guidance. Picture a life where you have work-life balance, have ways to manage anxiety and depression, feel supported, and have the ability to implement lasting changes to move forward.
You feel anxious, overwhelmed, and stuck in your career and personal life. Are you doubting that things can get better? If you're nodding your head in recognition, know you're not alone—and I'm here to offer support and guidance. Picture a life where you have work-life balance, have ways to manage anxiety and depression, feel supported, and have the ability to implement lasting changes to move forward.
I specialize in working with individuals who are struggling with depression, anxiety, PTSD, and complex trauma. I work with teens, college students, and adults who are feeling overwhelmed with academic and work-related demands, often resulting in feeling disconnected from self and others. The work of therapy involves fostering understanding into these symptoms, often shedding light on deeply held emotions and beliefs. Exploration and understanding frees up space for clients to let go of old beliefs that are no longer serving them, develop new ways to cope with life's challenges, and build meaningful relationships.
I specialize in working with individuals who are struggling with depression, anxiety, PTSD, and complex trauma. I work with teens, college students, and adults who are feeling overwhelmed with academic and work-related demands, often resulting in feeling disconnected from self and others. The work of therapy involves fostering understanding into these symptoms, often shedding light on deeply held emotions and beliefs. Exploration and understanding frees up space for clients to let go of old beliefs that are no longer serving them, develop new ways to cope with life's challenges, and build meaningful relationships.
Ashley Gaia
Registered Mental Health Counselor Intern, MS, RMHCI
2 Endorsed
Saint Petersburg, FL 33701
Accepting New Clients! I specialize in supporting individuals in high-stress environments experiencing anxiety, grief, burnout, and compassion fatigue. I utilize talk therapy and EMDR in helping folks reconnect with their inner strength and sense of purpose. Whether you’re a depleted healthcare professional (animal or human!), exhausted first responder, or trapped in the grind of a never-ending 9-5, I offer a safe and empathetic space to explore your challenges. Together, we’ll address emotional exhaustion, set healthy boundaries, and develop coping strategies so you can get back to living in full.
Accepting New Clients! I specialize in supporting individuals in high-stress environments experiencing anxiety, grief, burnout, and compassion fatigue. I utilize talk therapy and EMDR in helping folks reconnect with their inner strength and sense of purpose. Whether you’re a depleted healthcare professional (animal or human!), exhausted first responder, or trapped in the grind of a never-ending 9-5, I offer a safe and empathetic space to explore your challenges. Together, we’ll address emotional exhaustion, set healthy boundaries, and develop coping strategies so you can get back to living in full.
Do you feel stuck, weighed down by negative patterns, or unsure how to move forward? Life can be overwhelming, but you don’t have to face it alone. Therapy can be a powerful space to process struggles, gain clarity, and build the tools you need to create real change. With nine years of sobriety and experience overcoming my own challenges, I understand how hard it can be to rebuild your life, and how rewarding it feels when you do. My combination of professional training, intuition, and lived experience allows me to offer feedback and strategies that are both practical and deeply personal.
Do you feel stuck, weighed down by negative patterns, or unsure how to move forward? Life can be overwhelming, but you don’t have to face it alone. Therapy can be a powerful space to process struggles, gain clarity, and build the tools you need to create real change. With nine years of sobriety and experience overcoming my own challenges, I understand how hard it can be to rebuild your life, and how rewarding it feels when you do. My combination of professional training, intuition, and lived experience allows me to offer feedback and strategies that are both practical and deeply personal.
You have so much on your plate, trying to keep up with work, family, relationships, and your personal goals. Some days it feels like no matter how hard you try, you’re not giving enough or doing it the way you wish you could. You’re pulled in a hundred directions, and finding even a little time for yourself feels impossible. The expectations weigh you down, leaving you stressed, frustrated, and doubting yourself. You put on a smile and try to push through, but inside you feel like you’re barely keeping your head above water. And that just makes you feel even more alone, like no one really gets it. It doesn't have to be this way.
You have so much on your plate, trying to keep up with work, family, relationships, and your personal goals. Some days it feels like no matter how hard you try, you’re not giving enough or doing it the way you wish you could. You’re pulled in a hundred directions, and finding even a little time for yourself feels impossible. The expectations weigh you down, leaving you stressed, frustrated, and doubting yourself. You put on a smile and try to push through, but inside you feel like you’re barely keeping your head above water. And that just makes you feel even more alone, like no one really gets it. It doesn't have to be this way.
Hi! I think therapists all provide something a bit different, so it's important to try and find the right fit. My approach has been successful with couples, LGBTQIA+ individuals, and adults who have a history of feeling misunderstood. My experience also extends to individuals on the autism spectrum, trauma, navigating communication, and boundary difficulties.
Hi! I think therapists all provide something a bit different, so it's important to try and find the right fit. My approach has been successful with couples, LGBTQIA+ individuals, and adults who have a history of feeling misunderstood. My experience also extends to individuals on the autism spectrum, trauma, navigating communication, and boundary difficulties.
My goal as a therapist is to assist you Move Forward… One Step at a Time. As a Marriage and Family Therapist and Licensed Professional Counselor for nearly twenty years, I have worked with individuals, couples, and families to collaborate on the healing journey towards health and wellness. Wherever you are on your journey, I will meet you where you are at, and assist you move forward, a step at a time. A quote I’ve used personally and professionally in my private practice is: “There is pain in change. There is pain in remaining the same. Choose the one that moves you forward” (Earnie Larson). I look forward to connecting with you.
My goal as a therapist is to assist you Move Forward… One Step at a Time. As a Marriage and Family Therapist and Licensed Professional Counselor for nearly twenty years, I have worked with individuals, couples, and families to collaborate on the healing journey towards health and wellness. Wherever you are on your journey, I will meet you where you are at, and assist you move forward, a step at a time. A quote I’ve used personally and professionally in my private practice is: “There is pain in change. There is pain in remaining the same. Choose the one that moves you forward” (Earnie Larson). I look forward to connecting with you.
A Moore Better Me Counseling, PLLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC
Saint Petersburg, FL 33702
We specialize in Ketamine‑Assisted Psychotherapy, Immigration Evaluations, Brainspotting, Couples Therapy, IFS, & Trauma-Focused CBT.
Our ideal client is someone who is struggling with anxiety, depression, or another mental health issue. They want to feel better and live a more fulfilling life. They need someone who can help them understand and cope with their issues.
We specialize in Ketamine‑Assisted Psychotherapy, Immigration Evaluations, Brainspotting, Couples Therapy, IFS, & Trauma-Focused CBT.
Our ideal client is someone who is struggling with anxiety, depression, or another mental health issue. They want to feel better and live a more fulfilling life. They need someone who can help them understand and cope with their issues.
At Suncatcher Wellness, we follow a community of care approach to support survivors in their recovery from child abuse. Our aim is to create a safe and supportive community of survivors where people can find healing and validation while connecting with others who understand their experiences. We offer affordable group-based care as an alternative or complement to traditional talk therapy. Individual services are also available.
At Suncatcher Wellness, we follow a community of care approach to support survivors in their recovery from child abuse. Our aim is to create a safe and supportive community of survivors where people can find healing and validation while connecting with others who understand their experiences. We offer affordable group-based care as an alternative or complement to traditional talk therapy. Individual services are also available.
Rainier McCall, EMDR Therapist
Counselor, LMHC, EMDR C, QS, BC-TMH
16 Endorsed
Saint Petersburg, FL 33702
Waitlist for new clients
Curious about living without a mask? Current events sapping you? Hey, y'all, I'm Rainier and I look forward to welcoming you! I am an autistic, joyful NB therapist living with Ehlers Danlos/POTS/OCD. I specialize in complex trauma, dissociation, OCD, autism, actors, couples, LGBT, kiddos, men's issues, & personality disorders. I offer frequent appts., ADHD/autism screening, self-diagnosis exploration, and in-home/intensives (OCD, agoraphobia, EMDR). With self-compassion & acceptance of life's curveballs, we can help you live the life you deserve. Let's break the intergenerational trauma cycle and reunite with joy and acceptance!
Curious about living without a mask? Current events sapping you? Hey, y'all, I'm Rainier and I look forward to welcoming you! I am an autistic, joyful NB therapist living with Ehlers Danlos/POTS/OCD. I specialize in complex trauma, dissociation, OCD, autism, actors, couples, LGBT, kiddos, men's issues, & personality disorders. I offer frequent appts., ADHD/autism screening, self-diagnosis exploration, and in-home/intensives (OCD, agoraphobia, EMDR). With self-compassion & acceptance of life's curveballs, we can help you live the life you deserve. Let's break the intergenerational trauma cycle and reunite with joy and acceptance!
“I’m fine” is the one of most common lies we hear. It's ok not to be ok. We are often shamed for being broken instead of asked how we fell apart. For sixteen years I suffered from an eating disorder that ultimately inspired my studies to help others who felt anxious, depressed, and insecure. Trauma is a fact of life but it does not have to be a life sentence. Humans are very resilient. Artwork is just like our ever-evolving journey; we are always learning, growing, and surprised by life. My focus is primarily client-centered; however, I use an eclectic approach to meet the needs of my clients.
“I’m fine” is the one of most common lies we hear. It's ok not to be ok. We are often shamed for being broken instead of asked how we fell apart. For sixteen years I suffered from an eating disorder that ultimately inspired my studies to help others who felt anxious, depressed, and insecure. Trauma is a fact of life but it does not have to be a life sentence. Humans are very resilient. Artwork is just like our ever-evolving journey; we are always learning, growing, and surprised by life. My focus is primarily client-centered; however, I use an eclectic approach to meet the needs of my clients.
Greetings! My name is Dr. Laura Lee Jones and I am a licensed clinical social worker in New Jersey, Florida and Virginia. I began my career in clinical social work over twenty years ago. I hold a Doctorate of Social Work from Capella University, a Masters of Social Work from Monmouth University and a Bachelors of Arts in Liberal Studies from Rutgers University. I consider myself to be an inspirational clinician who effectively communicates in a way that encourages action and change.
Greetings! My name is Dr. Laura Lee Jones and I am a licensed clinical social worker in New Jersey, Florida and Virginia. I began my career in clinical social work over twenty years ago. I hold a Doctorate of Social Work from Capella University, a Masters of Social Work from Monmouth University and a Bachelors of Arts in Liberal Studies from Rutgers University. I consider myself to be an inspirational clinician who effectively communicates in a way that encourages action and change.
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