Therapists in Sarasota, FL

"Our goal is to get you back to being you". Psychological services are offered for depression, anxiety, grief and loss, and relationship difficulties. Dr. McKay is a clinical psychologist providing evidence-based treatment, such as cognitive-behavioral or dialectical behavioral therapy. She has extensive experience working with patients who have eating disorders or medical problems, as well as onducting psychological evaluations. Dr. McKay is also a Level 2 Gottman Therapist using an evidence-based method to help couples build a better relationship. We are dedicated to providing the highest quality of care in the community and treat all of our patients with respect and compassion.

If you feel stuck, confused, locked in the same "dance" in your thoughts, behavior, and relationships, I will help you with the untangling. We will work together to find patterns, solve problems, and develop resilience and self-awareness. I work with individuals, families, and couples, and particularly enjoy young children and adolescents. I am particularly interesting in working with Gifted children and their parents...doing assessments, determining strengths and weaknesses, and helping families with the special opportunities involved. I also specialize in Couples work, using techniques that are evidence based and effective. I provide private Gifted Testing and ADHD, Learning Differences, and Memory Screening evaluations.

Life is difficult, and sometimes despite our best efforts we still feel overwhelmed. The therapeutic process can be a catalyst for change and through this process, with compassion, understanding, non-judgment, and solution focus, I will meet you where you are and work with you to help you move toward freedom and a renewed sense of self.

I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with a PhD in Clinical Psychology. Within my practice I offer a supportive environment in which to explore, learn and grow. We all need a space in our life for the full expression of our thoughts and feelings. My intention is to provide a therapeutic relationship of respect and trust, and caring professional counseling designed to facilitate healing for adults, families and couples. I have experience in positive psychology, and the science of happiness and its application, in clinical practice for a holistic approach to health and well-being.

At Reflections, we love helping people to find peace and joy again, and to experience their personal, family, and financial dreams coming true as well. We help our clients to deal with problematic thoughts and behaviors and life stress in general also. We work from a Christian framework and we "dig" only as deeply as needed to correct the problem(s). Our coaches specifically focus on meeting your goals for a promising future! In addition to our in-person work, we also offer online courses that individuals can take in the privacy of their own home!

I specialize in helping children, families, and teens who are dealing with anxiety, OCD, behavioral issues, Selective Mutism, Body Focused Repetitive Disorders, adjustment to life transitions, grief, body image issues, and self-esteem challenges. I am currently working toward becoming a registered play therapist, emphasizing the importance of play in a child's development. I love working with children and teens, and I offer a Christian faith-based approach to clients who want to incorporate that framework into counseling.

I am a licensed Mental Health Counselor with a Doctorate degree in Counseling Psychology. I have been in the teaching and counseling fields for over twenty years, and am a certified RYT 200 yoga instructor. I use an integrative, holistic and active approach to health and wellness. I work to create a safe, supportive and trusting environment to help guide and facilitate personal healing and growth. Working in such areas as; life transition, interpersonal coping skills, PTSD, trauma, self-esteem, anxiety, depression, stress/anger management, behavioral issues, relationship issues, grief work, addictions, family issues, and beyond.

At Psychoeducational Assessments, LLC our focus is to partner with families to ensure their student's academic, social, and emotional success. We provide the most current and reliable assessments to measure cognitive, academic, and emotional/behavioral performance. We provide comprehensive reports that parents can confidently bring to their school to aid in creating the best educational treatment for their student. As experts in the School Psychology field, we are versed with all the state and federal laws to ensure our educational recommendations align with those provided by the schools.

Time for a Mental Health Checkup? Life can be difficult with obstacles to overcome. Adverse experiences from childhood & adolescence affecting your current functioning? Unprocessed trauma & fear of the future and depression repressed? Relationship challenges in need of improvement? Family dynamics unhealthy! Have you invested in your Higher Self as a priority? Negative self talk? Self destructive behavior. Substance use disorders.? The Good News- You are capable of change! Use my personal & professional experience of overcoming numerous challenging & traumatic events to reach mental, emotional & behavior balance. Pick up the tools!

I serve individuals and couples from ages four years old to 60 years old with mental health issues ranging from behavioral problems to Trauma. My desire is that our time together would be a time of hope and healing; a place where a sense of self empowerment can be regained and a safe haven where freedom is redeemed. It will be a journey that we take together; allowing those who are downcast to be guided out of the shadows and into the light

Eliminate conflict, anxiety and depression more quickly when you engage your subconscious mind in the process of positive and rapid change. Activate new ways of thinking and coping to get more of what you want in life! Learn how previous experiences have influenced your choices until now, and begin to make the changes you want immediately. My approach is caring and supportive. As you clarify your goals and move towards attaining them, you will become more aware of your own strengths and options moving forward.

Hi I am Katlyn Tobey, RCSWI, Registered Clinical Social Work Intern with a passion for helping others achieve their full potential and live peaceful, prosperous lives. I offer a compassionate and judgement-free space for open communication, growth, and empathy. My goal is to help guide my clients through their therapy journey and be an additional support system. I utilize a person-centered approach emphasizing my client’s strengths. I practice using techniques such as, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Art Therapy, Play Therapy, Mindfulness, Motivation Interviewing, & Solution Focused Therapy.

Hello, my name is Spencer Thorpe and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and a Registered Behavior Technician. I have received my undergraduate degree in Psychology from the University of Tampa, and my Master of Social Work from the University of South Florida. I have a mastery of assessment through behavioral observation as well as systems theory. I utilize Cognitive Behavioral, Behavioral, Dialectical Behavioral, Solutions Focused and Family Systems interventions. I rely on evidenced based techniques to maximize effectiveness of therapy. I strive to improve quality of life for my clients and families.

Our goal is to get you back to being you. Dr. Goldfarb is a Yale trained psychologist who offers psychological services for mood and anxiety disorders including depression, anxiety, addictions, ADHD/ADD, stress, grief and loss, infertility, self-esteem, relationship difficulties, and chronic pain. We work with individuals, couples, and families. We treat children, adolescents and adults. Dr. Goldfarb provides evidence-based treatment, including psychodynamic and cognitive-behavioral psychotherapy. She has extensive training in working with clients with eating and weight disorders. She also specializes in conducting psychological evaluations/assessments for children and adults, including gifted testing and forensic evaluations.

Hi, i’m Shea. I am a client-centered therapist with an empathetic, accepting and supportive approach to life and therapy. My focus is first building a trusting relationship with clients so they can feel safe and comfortable opening up about their struggles. I apply a caring and compassionate approach to each session that encourages clients through the use of ACT(Acceptance and Commitment), Cognitive Behavioral, Solution Focused and Motivational Interviewing therapy techniques to help patients create and achieve their goals.

I am a LCSW specialized in working with older children, teens, and adults who are experiencing stress, anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, boundary challenges, interpersonal problems, and trauma. I also enjoy working with neurodiverse clients in developing skills and strategies to help them navigate their daily lives. I strive to work with clients to blend practical strategies, coping skills, thought restructuring, mindfulness, problem solving, and other approaches to help them overcome day-to-day stressors and process previous traumatic or stressful events.

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.

I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, Certified Anxiety Specialist, and Board Certified Life Coach with over 25 years of training in the mental health and coaching field. I offer a 3 focus treatment for anxiety and stress related issues (learning to initiate the relaxation response, reducing anxiety provoking messages, & decrease avoidance based behaviors ). My training includes evidence based treatments like CBT, DBT, mindfulness and EMDR to target anxiety,depression, impulse and behavioral issues.

I came into the field of school psychology through my teaching career in New York City. I became fascinated with child development through my years of having conversations with children, and I wanted to learn more about how their minds worked so I could help them define their problems and begin to explore ways to help them to find solutions. I have worked with students of all ages for more than 35 years as a school psychologist, as well as a teacher of general and special education. My experience gives me a unique perspective to conduct psychological and diagnostic evaluations for students with academic and behavioral challenges.