Women's Issues Therapists in Sarasota, FL

My primary goal is to provide you with relief and improvement in functioning and well-being. I will work closely with you while we help to move you to a more positive and functional situation. We will work together collaboratively to relieve your distress and establish a strong and mutually trusting therapeutic relationship. The most important part of the experience will be to instill and foster hope, to help you see positive change, and to make sure that you feel supported. You are not alone.

I work with individuals and couples for both in-office and online sessions. “The beauty of life is; while we cannot undo what is done; we can see it, understand it, learn from it and change" (J. Edwards). Life presents us with circumstances challenging our relationships and ourselves. Therapy can be a catalyst toward discovery of creative and viable solutions, or in the personal work toward acceptance. Through conflicts, opportunities are created. I work with individuals and couples to discover opportunity and weave growth and maturity into decision-making.

I enjoy working with young adults and people who are in transitional times in their lives. Going from supported environments like college or university into the working world is sometimes an overwhelming shift for young people. I think that moving to a new city or starting a new job can lead to feelings of loneliness, depression and anxiety. There are many life changes for people in their 20's and 30's. Maybe the career you thought you wanted is not fulfilling or the relationship you invested time and energy in is not going in the direction you hoped.

As a holistic practitioner, who is also a psychotherapist, artist, healer and grandmother, I offer children and their families practical life changing tools and knowledge to meet everyday challenges. Children and adolescents are living a completely different childhood than we did and it is helpful to get a skilled and intuitive perpsective about these shifts. Some of the tools that I offer include: Mindfulness for kids and adolescents, Tapping or Emotional Freedom Techniques, Creative Arts, Hypnotherapy and Personalized Meditations.

You are loving awareness. As a therapist, teacher, mentor, and former veterinarian I support and encourage you in embodying and expressing your inner truths, desires and living whole-heartedly. I practice the healing ways of the ancient somatic (body) traditions with a body-centered psychotherapy approach to reveal the wisdom of the heart and to return to the endless source of love within. This embodiment of love and awareness offers a way to alleviate suffering, deepen relationships, and create a meaningful life that we most long and yearn for.

Hello, I would be happy to schedule an appointment with you. My style is warm, non-judgmental and compassionate, utilizing a motivational and supportive approach. The objective is to meet you where you are at, and focus on what you wish to address. I have many years of experience treating individuals with various concerns. In addition to being a qualified supervisor in Florida, I am licensed as an LCSW-R in New York. Please go to: Doctor on Demand to register for behavioral health services with me, in Florida and New York, fully telehealth. Not in person at this time.

**I do not accept insurance at this time** Change is hard, confusing, and sometimes completely overwhelming. Whether you are trying to stop anxious thoughts, break out of your depression, be a better parent, or learn how to heal from past experiences, it can be difficult to know where to begin. Working with a therapist can help foster insight, provide support, and build new strategies and skills for a wide range of difficulties. Together, we can address the issues you're facing, improve understanding of yourself and your relationships, and help you live a healthier, more satisfying life.

As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, I provide therapy with children, adolescents, & families in Sarasota County. Moms are the cornerstone of our families & need to be supported and uplifted. When our moms are struggling, the whole family suffers. I have recently studied experts extensively in the field related to parenting, developing skills in order to support families. I have also spent much time developing my portfolio in the field of Parenting & Child Development through the Forty Carrots Parenting & Family Center. I have been in practice now almost 25 years & look forward to helping support Moms, kids, teens & families.

It may not feel like it at this moment, but experiencing positive and meaningful change is possible. Maybe you want to quiet your critical inner voice. Maybe you are looking to find more joy and meaning in your life. Or perhaps you have found yourself confronted with a situation that leaves you feeling overwhelmed, stuck or uncertain. These challenges have the potential to be transformative turning points in your life.

At the core of healing and growth is a solid and caring relationship with oneself and others. I aim to foster this while addressing your specific needs. I honor each individual I meet with and take a uniquely tailored and collaborative approach to therapy. Pursuing your goals with creativity, compassion and humor can help make the "work" of therapy flow more naturally and comfortably. I can help you gain insight in addressing various aspects of your individualized healing process holistically, which may include expressive art therapy, nature therapy, relational-cultural therapy as well as more traditional approaches.

Have life's challenges left you feeling frustrated, overwhelmed, and alone? Does your life transition feel more like you're "stuck", stressed, and unsure what to do? I understand and value working as a team with you in a warm, professional, and safe setting that permits clients the freedom of unconditional acceptance, while exploring how to move forward in life by providing helpful insight and healthy functional tools that encourage restored and positive relationships. As a woman, mother, and grandmother, I have valuable life experience that enhances the counseling process by relating on a personal level to your concerns and unique needs.

Are you or a loved one struggling with stress, anxiety or depression? Are your coping skills helping or hurting you? In life, we all experience times when we struggle whether it be with guilt, shame, grief/loss, relationship issues or adjustment to change. With a little help, we can move through this and get to a brighter life. In the 20 years I have been a therapist I have helped many people with these issues. One of my favorite quotes is “If you always do what you always did, you will always get what you always got. If you want something different, do something different.” Counseling is the process that can help with this.

Trauma can influence us is so many ways: our emotional functioning, in our relationships, in our body, even the thoughts we have about ourselves. If you have been struggling with depression, anxiety, PTSD, or just dealing with life events that left an imprint, I'd love to help you move past these and define yourself on your own terms. Healing from a traumatic experience is an unlearning process. We are born equipped to deal with life's injuries and the resulting emotional wounds. As we grow, the world teaches us all kinds of lessons that are counter-intuitive to our adaptive nature. You can shed what no longer serves you.

Hi there! Have you been feeling overwhelmed lately? Has life piled on stressors due to overwhelming changes around you? Are you struggling to function daily and the past keeps replaying over and over? Making the first step to start therapy can be very hard. It takes a great deal of strength, vulnerability and courage to take the first step. My first priority is providing a private and compassionate environment where you feel at ease opening up. I integrate mind and body awareness in my sessions and provide insight and awareness. Mental health counseling is the best investment you will make for your self and for your relationships.

Experience what it's like to regain hope, restore trust, and acquire that well-deserved growth within your most important relationships. I specialize in helping individuals, couples, and families rebuild their relationships and re-establish what they lost from various hardships. Healthy connections to our loved ones are vital to our well-being, and you deserve to heal, find solutions, and experience growth within them. Whether it is with your spouse, your parents, your children, or even with yourself...we all need and desire that peace and fulfillment.

Anxious, overwhelmed and emotionally exhausted. This is what it feels like to be constantly overthinking situations, which leave you feeling disconnected from your true self. Whether it's school, work or your relationships, you are feeling fearful, on edge, or irritable, no matter what you do. You might not even recall a time where things didn’t feel this way. What you do know is that you are searching for change and relief. You are ready to learn how to manage these difficult thoughts and emotions. You are ready to find joy, feel confident, and worry free. You are ready to focus on you.

Stressed out, uncertain, struggling to connect with yourself and others? Sounds familiar? I get it! I specialize in working with high functioning women who are seeking more clarity and connection with themselves, loved ones, and daily life. By using EMDR, mindfulness based techniques, and CBT approach you can expect to have increased skills and tools to handle what may come your way and process the past.