Therapists in Sarasota, FL

Hello, I'm Michaela! Are you looking for a safe place to be yourself and open up about difficult things? I recognize the strength it takes to open up and be vulnerable, and I would be honored to be a part of your healing journey! I believe I have a calming and empathetic nature that will make the clients that I work with feel right at home. Not to mention, I like to sprinkle in a bit of humor and creativity.

Certification: Certified Psychoanalyst, Licensed Clinical Social Worker Specialty: General practice including depression, relationships, parenting, schizo-affective disorders, ageing, grief and loss. Raymond has 45 years’ experience with inpatient, school consultation, groups, couples and individuals. He is psychodynamically oriented yet practical in approaching all types of emotional problems, including schizophrenia. He provides competent guidance through life's challenges.

Are you feeling confused, disappointed or defeated? I seek to empower my clients to find their voice and inner strength that may have been squelched by past abuse and trauma. I have experience with many mental health issues but am passionate about helping my clients become emotionally and relationally whole whether it be individually, maritally or in their families.

I provide therapy to adults based on their individual needs by utilizing a variety of therapeutic orientations. I approach therapy from a strength-based and goal-oriented perspective.

William has many years of experience including inpatient psychiatric facilities, intensive outpatient, group therapy, substance abuse counseling and transcranial magnetic stimulation. Licensed in the state of FLorida (MH10911) as a mental health counselor, William aims to provide quality care for all of those in need.

As a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist my goal is to support the client through their personal difficult challenges. Whether it's individual, couples or family issues my mission is to help the client throughout the therapeutic process, and decrease the negative emotions they may be experiencing. I believe strongly in promoting self-awareness and unconditional positive regard to my clients. As one of the few Certified Trauma Focused-Cognitive Behavioral Therapists (TF-CBT) in Sarasota, I have specialized training working with children and families healing from various types of trauma.

Are you or your child neurodivergent? Do you suffer with sleep issues, perfectionism, anxiety, depression, OCD? Are you often hard on yourself? Are you a high-achieving adult or do you have a gifted child? Hi, my name is Dr. Anna and I rigorously utilize scientific methods to target the above-mentioned issues and more. I specialize in working with youth and adults who are neurodivergent, high-achieving, may have difficulties with emotional dysregulation, as well as have self-esteem deficits. I have passion for working with parents, be it that you are a parent in therapy for yourself, or you want to connect with your child.

Regardless if you are trying to adjust to life after the death of a loved one, divorce, relationship issues or wanting empowerment in your life, my goal is to assist clients in discovering their best self. Challenges in life can overwhelm us and stagnate our growth. These past few years have been difficult for all of us dealing with the pandemic but don't lose hope! So many people have been experiencing anxiety. I love seeing clients gain clarity and blossom into their full potential. Everyone has strengths to focus on and I truly believe in positive psychology as a way of creating the life you want to live.

The journey of one's life can be thrown off course by unexpected changes, trauma, grief, life/family transitions, and emotional struggles. I am dedicated in creating a safe place for individuals and families to understand themselves better and explore these life challenges. Everyone needs to feel understood and accepted at some point in their lives. My goal is to recognize each person's individual needs and help create a path to a more fulfilling life. I am committed to providing holistic, inclusive, and personalized interventions that are effective in getting you back to your complete self.

I provide virtual Psychotherapy to clients, practicing professionals and Supervision to Registered Interns. I work with clients who are struggling with post-COVID-related stress, depression, fear, general stress, anxiety, and Chronic Illness such as Dementia and Cancer. My focus is present-centered, strength-based therapy and I provide you with tools that you will be able to use in your everyday life. I am a trained Gestalt Therapist and work in the here and now with wellness and solution-focused intention. I believe that 'if nothing changes, nothing changes,' so therapy is crucial to your health and to the health of others.

Children and adolescents ages 6-19: anxiety or fear - depression - sexual abuse - physical abuse - witnessing domestic violence - exposure to a traumatic event - life transitions - grief/loss - self-harming behaviors (ex: cutting) - parental divorce - communication issues/social skills - peer-relationship issues - self-esteem - stress reduction - problematic sexual behaviors - parenting skills/co-parenting challenges

Do you feel stuck? Are you constantly stressed or unhappy? I provide a compassionate and nonjudgmental environment to work through the barriers that are preventing you living life to the fullest. I help people of all walks of life, families and couples, to cope with anxiety, stress, depression, anger, parenting, and relationship problems. Together, we will work to discover what is unbalanced in your life, clarify your values, and develop strategies to achieve a healthier, more satisfying life.

Fear of the unknown can be scary and overwhelming ,Being able to adapt to the new world changes and life transitions can be very challenging. I can empower you and help you develop new skills and self-confidence in these uncertain times.

Life can present us with some pretty rough terrain to navigate. My goal is to help each of my clients discover, strengthen and utilize all of their internal and external resources so they can face the challenges, as well as notice, savor and increase the good moments. Events of the last few years have pushed many people to their limits. During these particularly challenging times, I offer clients a comfortable and safe setting to increase self-awareness and implement tools to cope with issues such as anxiety, depression, grief and loss, problematic relationships, caregiver stress, and ADHD to name a few.

I am an experienced therapist working with individuals and families for over 20 years. During this time, I have worked with children, adolescents, and adults. My clients begin therapy as a means of overcoming obstacles or issues that prevent them from moving forward toward the individual goals they have set for themselves.I help them assess and explore clear and realistic goals. My early expertise working was with adolescents with social, emotional, family or school issues. The diversity of having worked in mental health, abuse/trauma, community education & private practice has helped me adopt a versatile tailored approach to treatment.

The stressfulness of the times we are in can heighten anxiety, old issues can resurface on top of current stresses. Such a time can be ripe for personal growth, as well as to overcome anxiety/depression, to heal from past trauma, or to manage stress better and strengthen wellness. Together, you and I decide what will best suit your needs and help you to start living from an internal source of profound vitality.

Are you overwhelmed by depression, guilt, anger, fear, alcoholism, drug addition, grief, or heartbreak and feel out of control of your life or relationships? My practice focuses on the individual, family, and marriage in a Christ-centered counseling setting. With a Doctorate in Education-Pastoral Counseling/ MBA in Business, I provide a unique form of therapy addressing your spiritual and professional needs collectively. I seek to assist you in re-shaping the circumstances that have temporarily gotten you off track. You may have experienced a setback but working together we can make this a SET UP for something GREAT!