Trauma Focused Therapists in Sarasota, FL

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

I am a licensed psychologist who owns a private practice with several clinicians. Our specialty is providing evidence-based treatments. We have great passion for helping children, teens & their families struggling with a variety of issues including anxiety, behavior problems, mood disorders, OCD, PANS/PANDAS, selective mutism, and trauma. We view each family as unique, aiming to identify the most effective treatment available for each situation, providing a supportive relationship and actively working together to reach your goals. Parents are an integral part of the treatment process.

Healing minds, bodies, and hearts through Trauma Therapy work. My primary goal is to provide you with relief and improvement in functioning and well-being. We will work together collaboratively to establish a strong and mutually trusting therapeutic relationship. I specialize in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and I am Accelerated Resolution Therapy basic certified which works to reprogram the way distressing memories are stored in the brain.I specialize in healing individuals and families.I use a multitude of proven therapy modalities during each session to be creative about finding what will work best for you.

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.

Jacque Ruch, LCSW 15770 has extensive experience in the treatment of children and adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder and other developmental disabilities. Jacque specializes in family support, advocacy, behavioral management, special education systems, and management of anxiety in children and adults. Jacque is a trauma focused therapist, trained in Theraplay, play therapy, sand tray, expressive art, infant mental health and child parent psychotherapy. Jacque provides treatment to families and children of alcoholics/addicts. In addition Jacque provides life coaching for women overcoming PTSD and related chronic pain disorders.

Hello and welcome to my profile. My name is Angelena, I am a Registered Clinical Social Work Intern and earned my Masters degree from the University of South Florida. I have a certification in trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy and have experience working with the following issues: anger management, low self-esteem, anxiety, depression, family trauma, codependency, recovery from substance abuse, addictions, and relationship difficulties. My focus is with individuals 14 and older.

Time, we get 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, yet we often notice that time just flies by. We believe in the work, life, fun and joy balance. We can discuss strategies for balancing time boundaries in your life to help you mobilize toward the goals you want to reach. Brie-Anna Willey, LMHC, CRC, CTP, QS specializes in working with anxiety, depression and PTSD and provides CBT and EMDR which helps with trauma symptoms. She is not accepting new clients. Carla Petree, LMHC, QS is accepting clients through telehealth and works with children, families and adults with depression, anxiety, trauma, life stressors.

My name is Emily Kasper, I am a graduate of the University of Florida and specialize in working with children, teens, and parents. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Colorado and a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in Florida. I specialize in trauma and attachment disorders but more importantly, I believe that everyone deserves to be seen, heard and valued. I believe we are able to heal and shift dysfunctional relationships through the safe and secure relationship in therapy. I believe every person needs a safe place to share their feelings and be shown unconditional acceptance.

Therapy for today’s modern woman! Are you juggling multiple roles and not fully connecting with life like you want to? Do you feel more stressed out, disconnected, and anxious more often than not? I specialize in working with women to identify complex patterns and themes within their life which may lead to emotional distress or problematic behaviors which may be keeping you from living the way you want. You can expect to collaborate, explore thoughts, experiences, core beliefs, and be genuinely supported. We will work to improve self awareness and skills to help you go through with increased sense of wellbeing and confidence.

Dr. Ortiz is a bilingual Psychologist that has worked with adults, children and adolescents throughout her career. Dr.Ortiz has extensive experience working with patients who suffer from various conditions, including: trauma, depression, anxiety, grief and loss, issues with impulsive behaviors, Attention Deficit and Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), and non-suicidal self-injury behaviors (NSSI or “cutting”).

Do you need help in coping with some of life's problems? Over the past 15 years I've provided compassionate solutions in short-term and long-term therapy to individuals, couples, and families with a variety of problems. Concerns include trauma, anxiety, panic & worry, a need for coping skills, depression, relationship strengthening, and more. My two specialty areas are anxiety & parenting. I have been dubbed the SARASOTA PARENTING DOCTOR. I see families and provide problem conceptualization & specific solutions for your parenting needs. Telephone consultations are welcome. Take 4 minutes to listen to my weekly parenting podcasts on my website.

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.

We rely on modern therapeutic techniques that give clients the tools to understand and address their mental and emotional health. We offer individual and group therapy, but even in group counseling, our goal is to help each participant achieve personal insight. Sarasota’s premier therapist, counseling, and psychotherapy center. We believe in giving clients the tools to understand, question, and process their own emotions, thoughts, and behavior. In therapeutic terms, we rely on object relations and psychodynamic theoretical frameworks. In practice, this means that each patient is empowered to address his or her own mental health.

I enjoy engaging with people about their lives, hearing what matters to them, what's meaningful, and encouraging them to live lives in alignment with those preferences. I partner with people to feel the permission really to be alive. I find it important to keep the work connected to what clients value; that fuels the resilience to tolerate change, hard conversations, and uncomfortable feelings (common elements of therapy). Given this, my ideal client/s is interested in feeling more self-acceptance, capacity to tolerate others, and to face unhelpful, old patterns with love in order to encourage choice and the possibility of change.

I'm passionate about empowering individuals, children, families, and couples to overcome life challenges and reach their full potential. I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with Bloom Clinical Counseling, LLC located in Sarasota, Florida. I received my Master of Social Work degree from the University of South Florida. Before opening my private practice, I worked as a therapist in an integrative agency specializing in infant and early childhood mental health. Here, I gained extensive experience treating children, adolescents and adults of diverse backgrounds.

You're here for a reason. You have likely been trying your hardest to pull things together, but regardless of the constant effort, life is becoming more and more about 'getting through each day'. It seems like a constant struggle for you, and the hope that this will all just go away is fading. You may not believe it right now, but things can change - I've seen it first-hand. And if you find a therapist you truly connect with and trust, you can actually begin to break apart what's been dragging you down so you can focus on what's most important to you in your life.

Ashley is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with a BA in Psychology from USF and a MA in Mental Health Counseling from Argosy University. She enjoys working with individuals and couples on issues related to grief and loss, addiction, affair recovery, divorce recovery, life transitions, depression/anxiety, and over all well-being. Her new passion lies in helping couples overcome perpetual marital problems, teaching couples how to conflict in a healthy manner, and moving towards each other in affection. She enjoys working with blended families, children transitioning to new marriages, and couples as they learn to navigate their blended family.

Dr. Katherine Best is dedicated to your wellbeing by providing a quick response and flexible hours of care. Building upon strengths, she uses a positive, non-judgmental approach to encourage growth and change. Dr. Best offers: psychotherapy, marriage and family therapy, trauma resolution, pre and post divorce counseling, family mediation for conflict resolution, clinical hypnosis, EMDR, archetypal pattern dream analysis, and life coaching. In addition, Dr. Katherine Best offers treatment for stress, anxiety, procrastination, depression, cumulative exposures to trauma, priest and clergy abuse, chronic pain, and insomnia.

Dr. Westheimer works with individuals of various ages, but has specialized training in the treatment of children and adolescents. Her graduate studies also included a concentration in neuropsychology. Dr. Westheimer's pre-doctoral internship was completed at The Children's Home in Tampa, Florida with an emphasis on adoption preservation, childhood neglect, trauma, and evaluation. She also completed a rotation providing immediate crisis intervention, assessment and referral, and short-term counseling. Her post-doctoral residency was completed at a local forensic private practice where she remained for three years.

Are you currently dealing with major life changes? Do you find that you are overwhelmed by stress or feel like you need some direction on how to manage the emotions you've been feeling? Do you find that experiences from your past are keeping you from moving forward? Are you overwhelmed with things that could happen in the future? Regardless of what stage of life you may find yourself in, having a listening ear and someone to help you process your sometimes complicated thoughts and feelings can be valuable.