Florida Blue Therapists in Sarasota, FL

I have worked as a Mental Health Therapist for 30 years and I love my work as much today as the day I started. I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and a Certified Addictions Professional. I am honored to join people where they are at on their journey. I focus on positive goals for getting back on track or even transformation. As I realize the courage it takes to come to therapy, I focus on the patient/therapist relationship. There must first be an experience of safety and trust. Then of course, the therapeutic work will follow. I utilize a warm, relaxed style with fierce reflection or gentle support as needed. I believe that

Dr. Gavron performs neuropsychological testing for adults with such conditions as dementia, vascular disorders, movement disorders and other neurodegenerative disorders, traumatic brain injury, seizure disorders, learning disabilities, neuropsychiatric disorders, infectious disease affecting the CNS, neurodevelopmental disorders, metabolic disease and neurological effects of medical disorders or treatment. She also conducts attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) evaluations in the pediatric and adult populations and provides individual cognitive training and rehabilitation.

Hello, thank you for reading my profile. Life is beautiful and we try to make the best of it, but due to stresses and unexpected factors it becomes difficult to maintain a balance between ourselves and the people surrounding us. I believe in a holistic approach to treat the human mind. I provide psychotherapy services for adolescents and adults to address depression, anxiety, addiction, self-esteem issues, concern in personal and work relationships. I have specialized training in traumatic events like sexual assault, grief and chronic illness as well as anger management, conflict resolution, life coaching and problem solving.

I love helping people heal, develop and create healthier relationships. My passion is to facilitate transformational change that results in greater inner peace, healthy self love and joy in life and relationships. As a Licensed Mental Health Counselor I enjoy helping clients address underlying causes to symptoms like depression and anxiety. I am certified to do Neurotransmitter testing through Neuro Science and I work Holistically with an emphasis on Integrative and Functional care that focuses on the whole Being and helping clients to function optimally beyond just symptom relief.

I listen without judgment. I focus on your strengths rather than your weaknesses and build on those strengths. It takes courage to seek help. Often, people seek counseling when life continues to interrupt their happiness and general satisfaction with life. Here is a list of issues that typically bring clients to counseling: Physical, sexual or verbal abuse, alcohol or drugs, anger, anxiety, sadness or depression, codependency, bullying, grief and loss, significant life changes, low self-esteem, relationship issues, religion, sexuality, traumatic events, and workplace issues.

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with a Masters degree in Social Work from the University of Kentucky. I have over 25 years of experience providing counseling, supervision, crisis management and program management and development. I am a Qualified Supervisor in the state of Florida. I have been an active member of the Critical Incident Stress Management (CISM) team for over 11 years working with law enforcement and first responders. I have worked with children , adolescents, young adults, adults and seniors. I have worked with law enforcement, first responders, military and veterans.

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.

Have you ever caught yourself thinking “I know what I need to do to make a change- why can’t I get myself to do it?”… Change can feel completely overwhelming- but you don't have to navigate this journey alone. Right now, you may feel just overall ‘stuck’- this ‘stuck’ feeling can hinder us from reaching our fullest potential in many areas of our lives. Change is a process and my role is to guide you through it. While building upon your existing strengths, we will work together to identify and change the areas which may be hindering your ability to live a healthy, happy and peaceful life.

While I specialize in issues related to children and adolescents, my training has also prepared me to work with adults, both individually or in couples/family treatment. I have also provided services to the geriatric population for the past 7 years.

Many of us struggle with conflicting thoughts and emotions. Facing challenging decisions, navigating intimate relationships and family, and carrying too many responsibilities can be overwhelming and often too difficult to work though alone. Unresolved issues and traumas can lead to feeling "stuck" rather than taking steps towards finding solutions and healing. Many people resort to "quick fixes" when feeling lonely, anxious, or depressed, instead of addressing the root cause of the pain and discomfort. My experiences and training allow me to help you find tools within yourself to discover new perspectives and cultivate new skills.

I work for Samaritan Counseling Services, based in Sarasota. I will help you achieve your chosen goals by reinforcing the skills you already have, while helping you develop new ones. I often work with people are in a transition of some sort. I can help you develop a clear decision making process so you are ready to make life enhancing choices. Reinforcing communication skills is another theme that improves almost every aspect of life. I often work with older people using narrative therapy to help with life review and family dependency or alienation issues. I believe in our innate ability to thrive - and I want you to thrive!

I am committed to your health by providing a quick response and flexibility in scheduling appointments. Building upon one’s strengths, I provide therapy and life coaching to individuals ages 18 and up. I provide treatment for those with anxiety, stress, procrastination, depression, challenges with self-esteem, interpersonal relationships and life transitions. I have knowledge, wisdom and a wealth of life experiences to help you with your growth and challenges. I have a diverse background as a psychotherapist, life-coach, social worker, educator, business and service provider. I currently work with adults of all ages.

I provide virtual Psychotherapy to clients, practicing professionals and Supervision to Registered Interns. I work with clients who are struggling with 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.

As a Board Certified Behavior Analyst-Doctoral (BCBA-D), I provide applied behavior analysis services with an emphasis on functional analyses and function-based treatments to all ages. I specialize in treating problem behaviors (e.g., aggression, property destruction, pica, tantrums, elopement, noncompliance). I also provide skill development (e.g., social, communication, play, academic, vocational, and daily living skills). I work with all abilities and disabilities, including gifted children who struggle with social and communication skills and those with Autism Spectrum Disorder, Developmental Disabilities, Intellectual Disabilities. I provide extensive caregiver training and home services.

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.

An ideal client is someone who is dedicated to putting in the work necessary to facilitate lasting changes in their lives. Clients embark on a therapeutic journey that leads them to a deeper, richer, more secure and more grounded relationship with themselves. Once clients are able to attain feelings of authenticity and peacefulness within themselves, they are in a far better position to enrich and enhance the lives of people around them. I partner with my clients, no matter where they are when they start this journey, and I am at their side every step of the way.

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Certified Sex Therapist. I established a private psychotherapy practice in Sarasota 30 years ago and I am a co-owner of Alliance Counseling Services, a faith based counseling office. By faith based we are saying we provide emotional and spiritual care for the whole person honoring and respecting people of all religious/spiritual traditions. All people are welcome here. Included in my professional philosophy of sex therapy is the goal of incorporating a sex positive/sexually liberating approach with our clients' religious and spiritual beliefs; that the two are not mutually exclusive.