Psychodynamic Therapists in Tallahassee, FL
I work from a psychodynamic foundation and use any approach that might help.
Trauma informs how we relate in the world and can be complex, confusing, and painful with multiple layers. Coping or trying to cope with trauma is challenging, interfering with what most consider "normal life activities." Its hard to explain to others who do not understand and who have never experienced something that "rocked" their world in a disturbing, sometimes literally life threatening way. When there has been any degree of trauma, what was is no longer and what is frightens, disorients us. Behaviors, thinking, feelings change in the shadow of trauma. There is help available and you are not alone. Recovery is possible.
I work from a psychodynamic foundation and use any approach that might help.
Trauma informs how we relate in the world and can be complex, confusing, and painful with multiple layers. Coping or trying to cope with trauma is challenging, interfering with what most consider "normal life activities." Its hard to explain to others who do not understand and who have never experienced something that "rocked" their world in a disturbing, sometimes literally life threatening way. When there has been any degree of trauma, what was is no longer and what is frightens, disorients us. Behaviors, thinking, feelings change in the shadow of trauma. There is help available and you are not alone. Recovery is possible.
Life can be overwhelming, and it's not uncommon to feel stuck, anxious, or uncertain. Whether you’re dealing with stress, relationship issues, or emotional struggles, therapy offers a space for self-reflection and growth. My approach is rooted in collaboration—I believe that a strong, trusting therapist-client relationship is key to making meaningful changes.
Life can be overwhelming, and it's not uncommon to feel stuck, anxious, or uncertain. Whether you’re dealing with stress, relationship issues, or emotional struggles, therapy offers a space for self-reflection and growth. My approach is rooted in collaboration—I believe that a strong, trusting therapist-client relationship is key to making meaningful changes.
Are you struggling with depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, or relationship concerns? Do you question who you are and why you make certain choices? Are you looking to move beyond a painful, traumatic past? If you answered yes to any of these questions, I can help. I am a bilingual (Spanish) licensed psychologist with more than 15 years of clinical experience and expertise in EMDR therapy, an effective treatment for resolving traumatic experiences such as sexual, physical, and emotional abuse. With empathy and non-judgment, we can work together to increase self-understanding, facilitate change, and promote healing and growth.
Are you struggling with depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, or relationship concerns? Do you question who you are and why you make certain choices? Are you looking to move beyond a painful, traumatic past? If you answered yes to any of these questions, I can help. I am a bilingual (Spanish) licensed psychologist with more than 15 years of clinical experience and expertise in EMDR therapy, an effective treatment for resolving traumatic experiences such as sexual, physical, and emotional abuse. With empathy and non-judgment, we can work together to increase self-understanding, facilitate change, and promote healing and growth.
Letting go of the past—especially when it involves trauma—is never easy. While it may sound straightforward, healing from painful experiences often requires courage, guidance, and intentional work. In my practice, I support individuals in exploring their past in order to gain insight into how it impacts their present, empowering them to move forward with greater clarity and strength.
I also recognize the profound role that faith can play in the healing process. For clients who desire it, I incorporate a faith-based approach, grounded in the belief that God is the source of both healing and hope.
Letting go of the past—especially when it involves trauma—is never easy. While it may sound straightforward, healing from painful experiences often requires courage, guidance, and intentional work. In my practice, I support individuals in exploring their past in order to gain insight into how it impacts their present, empowering them to move forward with greater clarity and strength.
I also recognize the profound role that faith can play in the healing process. For clients who desire it, I incorporate a faith-based approach, grounded in the belief that God is the source of both healing and hope.
Thriveworks Counseling & Psychiatry Tallahassee
Licensed Mental Health Counselor
Tallahassee, FL 32308
Popular approaches include CBT, DBT, EMDR, Christian Counseling, PCT, Motivational Interviewing, EFT, Positive Psychology, Psychodynamic therapy, Relational therapy, Narrative therapy, and more.
At Thriveworks, we're dedicated to providing top-tier mental health services that are easily accessible to everyone. With over 340 locations nationwide and flexible online therapy options, our professional therapists are equipped to assist you through any stress, life transitions, or ongoing mental health concerns. We prioritize your convenience and needs by offering flexible scheduling, including evening and weekend appointments, ensuring that you can start your therapy journey as early as this week. Plus, we accept most major insurance plans, making your path to mental health support smoother and more affordable.
Popular approaches include CBT, DBT, EMDR, Christian Counseling, PCT, Motivational Interviewing, EFT, Positive Psychology, Psychodynamic therapy, Relational therapy, Narrative therapy, and more.
At Thriveworks, we're dedicated to providing top-tier mental health services that are easily accessible to everyone. With over 340 locations nationwide and flexible online therapy options, our professional therapists are equipped to assist you through any stress, life transitions, or ongoing mental health concerns. We prioritize your convenience and needs by offering flexible scheduling, including evening and weekend appointments, ensuring that you can start your therapy journey as early as this week. Plus, we accept most major insurance plans, making your path to mental health support smoother and more affordable.
Jessica Greenhalgh
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
3 Endorsed
Tallahassee, FL 32301
Waitlist for new clients
Life in itself is challenging; let me help you learn how to face these moments with strength and love. As humans, we tend to struggle with how to handle adversity and often forget our own resiliency and ability to adapt. "We delight in the beauty of the butterfly, but rarely admit the changes it has gone through to achieve that beauty"- Maya Angelou.
Life in itself is challenging; let me help you learn how to face these moments with strength and love. As humans, we tend to struggle with how to handle adversity and often forget our own resiliency and ability to adapt. "We delight in the beauty of the butterfly, but rarely admit the changes it has gone through to achieve that beauty"- Maya Angelou.
Tired of struggling with unhappiness, loneliness, or hopelessness? Exhausted from dealing with conflict or with trying to make a change? Overwhelmed by anger, fear, frustration, regret, or worry? I can help you learn to love and accept yourself, find the path to a fulfilling life, feel more connected in your relationships, and create a more calm and peaceful home.
Tired of struggling with unhappiness, loneliness, or hopelessness? Exhausted from dealing with conflict or with trying to make a change? Overwhelmed by anger, fear, frustration, regret, or worry? I can help you learn to love and accept yourself, find the path to a fulfilling life, feel more connected in your relationships, and create a more calm and peaceful home.
Whether you need help overcoming minor stress or major obstacles in your life, therapy can be a safe environment to explore new ways of navigating life. In a nonjudgemental and affirming approach, together we will work towards healing your relationship with yourself and with others. I support you in getting a clearer understanding of the parts of you that may be operating from a place of fear, unmet needs, or protection. With new insight, you will feel more compassion and clarity to create new ways to change, accept, or manage the challenges you’re facing.
Whether you need help overcoming minor stress or major obstacles in your life, therapy can be a safe environment to explore new ways of navigating life. In a nonjudgemental and affirming approach, together we will work towards healing your relationship with yourself and with others. I support you in getting a clearer understanding of the parts of you that may be operating from a place of fear, unmet needs, or protection. With new insight, you will feel more compassion and clarity to create new ways to change, accept, or manage the challenges you’re facing.
You are the woman who looks like she has it all together- career, family, that bright smile... yet finds herself crying, quietly when no one’s watching. You have been labeled “strong” but that strength feels like both armor and burden.
Behind it all, you’re exhausted. You’re carrying heartbreak, burnout or deep-rooted relational wounds and you’re done pretending everything is fine. You crave a place to exhale, to tell your truth without judgment, without explaining, without apologizing.
I see you, and I’m here for that.
You are the woman who looks like she has it all together- career, family, that bright smile... yet finds herself crying, quietly when no one’s watching. You have been labeled “strong” but that strength feels like both armor and burden.
Behind it all, you’re exhausted. You’re carrying heartbreak, burnout or deep-rooted relational wounds and you’re done pretending everything is fine. You crave a place to exhale, to tell your truth without judgment, without explaining, without apologizing.
I see you, and I’m here for that.
Dr. Michael Sue Jenefsky
Registered Mental Health Counselor Intern, PhD, MS, RMHCI
Tallahassee, FL 32301
Are you tired of feeling as though you are not in charge of what’s happening in your life…that everything that happens is controlled by someone or something else? I’m Dr. Michael Sue Jenefsky, and I am here to help you overcome emotional pain, reclaim your power, and live life on your own terms. After more than 20 years of working to support survivors of emotional, physical, or sexual abuse, I’ve discovered that trauma leaves traces that remain long after the first crisis occurs. That’s how it was for me until I found the right help to guide me on my healing journey. I want to be that help for you.
Are you tired of feeling as though you are not in charge of what’s happening in your life…that everything that happens is controlled by someone or something else? I’m Dr. Michael Sue Jenefsky, and I am here to help you overcome emotional pain, reclaim your power, and live life on your own terms. After more than 20 years of working to support survivors of emotional, physical, or sexual abuse, I’ve discovered that trauma leaves traces that remain long after the first crisis occurs. That’s how it was for me until I found the right help to guide me on my healing journey. I want to be that help for you.
Do worries keep looping? Is your inner critic always attacking? Is your body stuck in high alert? Do you dream of feeling calm, clear, light and free? A life of greater freedom and joy is within reach. Using IFS (parts work) and EMDR, I provide a gentle, nurturing space where your story is honored, your pace is respected, and you are met with compassion as we work together to calm your nervous system, shift patterns and create lasting change. Together we can rediscover your own true north.
I’m Vanessa Leon-Gonzalez, LCSW, and I help individuals and couples heal from trauma, anxiety,
Do worries keep looping? Is your inner critic always attacking? Is your body stuck in high alert? Do you dream of feeling calm, clear, light and free? A life of greater freedom and joy is within reach. Using IFS (parts work) and EMDR, I provide a gentle, nurturing space where your story is honored, your pace is respected, and you are met with compassion as we work together to calm your nervous system, shift patterns and create lasting change. Together we can rediscover your own true north.
I’m Vanessa Leon-Gonzalez, LCSW, and I help individuals and couples heal from trauma, anxiety,
All of us spend moments in those spaces where we experience spinning, sometimes overwhelming emotions. We’ve all been there. There is comfort in having a safe space to break down the chaos, a moment to breathe. A place of empathy where we are heard and able to experience acceptance. I want to support you on the journey to discovering the authentic and simple steps leading to your courageous self. You are capable, connected, deserving, and valuable. You are more powerful than you know. There’s surviving, there’s living, and there’s living beautifully. Let’s leap into your beautiful life.
All of us spend moments in those spaces where we experience spinning, sometimes overwhelming emotions. We’ve all been there. There is comfort in having a safe space to break down the chaos, a moment to breathe. A place of empathy where we are heard and able to experience acceptance. I want to support you on the journey to discovering the authentic and simple steps leading to your courageous self. You are capable, connected, deserving, and valuable. You are more powerful than you know. There’s surviving, there’s living, and there’s living beautifully. Let’s leap into your beautiful life.
I am a Psychodynamic Psychotherapist.
Together, we discuss where the client wants to go and why. I help direct their goals with questions to help them articulate their needs.
I am a Psychodynamic Psychotherapist.
Together, we discuss where the client wants to go and why. I help direct their goals with questions to help them articulate their needs.
I utilize a variety of modalities depending on needs and goals, including but not limited to Cognitive-Behavioral, Family Structural, Solution-Focused, Psychodynamic, Couples, Trauma Informed, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy and Behavioral Therapy.
My mission is to provide the highest quality of care through therapeutic modalities to help guide you to clarity and understanding in life’s most challenging moments. I make a conscious decision to sit with individuals and families in their darkest times, while honoring integrity and confidentiality. As an experienced therapist, I have expertise in mental health, depression, anxiety, trauma, couple/family therapy and much more. I aim to help you achieve more fulfilling relationships, an increased sense of self, the ability to cope better with life, enjoy increased work productivity and improved adjustment to life’s many transitions.
I utilize a variety of modalities depending on needs and goals, including but not limited to Cognitive-Behavioral, Family Structural, Solution-Focused, Psychodynamic, Couples, Trauma Informed, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy and Behavioral Therapy.
My mission is to provide the highest quality of care through therapeutic modalities to help guide you to clarity and understanding in life’s most challenging moments. I make a conscious decision to sit with individuals and families in their darkest times, while honoring integrity and confidentiality. As an experienced therapist, I have expertise in mental health, depression, anxiety, trauma, couple/family therapy and much more. I aim to help you achieve more fulfilling relationships, an increased sense of self, the ability to cope better with life, enjoy increased work productivity and improved adjustment to life’s many transitions.
Let me guide you to rediscover your happiness and gain back your control and independence. I want to help you build sustainable tools for the future that will keep you aligned with your joy and purpose. I can understand in today's society if you and your significant other feel overwhelmed by the minutiae of everyday life and feel like you do not have an outlet. If you are willing and in need of support, I encourage you to reach out. Together we will build a foundation of trust and understanding and work together in pursuit of you and your significant other's desired goals.
Let me guide you to rediscover your happiness and gain back your control and independence. I want to help you build sustainable tools for the future that will keep you aligned with your joy and purpose. I can understand in today's society if you and your significant other feel overwhelmed by the minutiae of everyday life and feel like you do not have an outlet. If you are willing and in need of support, I encourage you to reach out. Together we will build a foundation of trust and understanding and work together in pursuit of you and your significant other's desired goals.
You're exhausted, not because of your present. It's a culmination of overextending, wearing the mask for all while hiding yourself until the end of the day. You’ve spent years being the strong one—caring for everyone else while feeling unseen or emotionally drained. You’re ready to find balance, peace, and purpose again. Together, we’ll explore patterns shaped by trauma, anxiety, or burnout and rebuild self-trust. At GAP Connections, I’ll help you heal through W.H.E.N—Wholeness, Humility, Enlightened Navigation—so you can set boundaries without guilt, reconnect with yourself, and move from merely surviving to truly living.
You're exhausted, not because of your present. It's a culmination of overextending, wearing the mask for all while hiding yourself until the end of the day. You’ve spent years being the strong one—caring for everyone else while feeling unseen or emotionally drained. You’re ready to find balance, peace, and purpose again. Together, we’ll explore patterns shaped by trauma, anxiety, or burnout and rebuild self-trust. At GAP Connections, I’ll help you heal through W.H.E.N—Wholeness, Humility, Enlightened Navigation—so you can set boundaries without guilt, reconnect with yourself, and move from merely surviving to truly living.
What if your inner critic isn’t actually the truth?
It’s hard to feel connected or fulfilled when you’re constantly beating yourself up inside. When you begin relating to yourself with curiosity and compassion instead of criticism, something shifts. Energy frees up. Joy and self-trust start showing up in real, meaningful ways.
I’m a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with over twenty years of experience. I use mindfulness-based practices and Internal Family Systems (IFS) to help people understand themselves more deeply and work with difficult emotions and past experiences in a gentle, non-judgmental process.
What if your inner critic isn’t actually the truth?
It’s hard to feel connected or fulfilled when you’re constantly beating yourself up inside. When you begin relating to yourself with curiosity and compassion instead of criticism, something shifts. Energy frees up. Joy and self-trust start showing up in real, meaningful ways.
I’m a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with over twenty years of experience. I use mindfulness-based practices and Internal Family Systems (IFS) to help people understand themselves more deeply and work with difficult emotions and past experiences in a gentle, non-judgmental process.
Our unique experiences shape our identities and impact our mental health. Growing up in a diverse yet often challenging cultural landscape has taught me the importance of empathy, resilience, and the healing power of connection. I specialize in helping my clients navigate the complexities of identity, acculturation, and systemic barriers, fostering a space where you can feel seen, heard, and empowered to thrive.
Our unique experiences shape our identities and impact our mental health. Growing up in a diverse yet often challenging cultural landscape has taught me the importance of empathy, resilience, and the healing power of connection. I specialize in helping my clients navigate the complexities of identity, acculturation, and systemic barriers, fostering a space where you can feel seen, heard, and empowered to thrive.
My approach with clients is primarily one that is holistic. I specialize in anxiety, depression, trauma, insomnia, conflict resolution, and stress management. I like to work with clients on a 360 approach, looking at how nutrition, sleep, and stress are impacting present day experiences. Whether looking at patterns that began long ago or maybe just started present day, our work together will take a solution focused approach to begin to identify ways in which to make meaningful change in your life.
My approach with clients is primarily one that is holistic. I specialize in anxiety, depression, trauma, insomnia, conflict resolution, and stress management. I like to work with clients on a 360 approach, looking at how nutrition, sleep, and stress are impacting present day experiences. Whether looking at patterns that began long ago or maybe just started present day, our work together will take a solution focused approach to begin to identify ways in which to make meaningful change in your life.
I became a Marriage and Family Therapist because I enjoy processing with individuals and listening to personal journeys to find a resolution. I was a High School performance art major and find this skill set benefical in providing supports through visual cues using various therapeutic approaches and modalities. I specialize in working with children and families in child welfare. I enjoy working with young children and teens as these are challenging developmental years, trauma and distress from systemic and familial patterns of behaviors, coupled with low parenting, coping, decision-making and problem-solving skills.
I became a Marriage and Family Therapist because I enjoy processing with individuals and listening to personal journeys to find a resolution. I was a High School performance art major and find this skill set benefical in providing supports through visual cues using various therapeutic approaches and modalities. I specialize in working with children and families in child welfare. I enjoy working with young children and teens as these are challenging developmental years, trauma and distress from systemic and familial patterns of behaviors, coupled with low parenting, coping, decision-making and problem-solving skills.
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Is psychodynamic therapy evidence-based?
Studies have found psychodynamic therapy to be effective in treating conditions like social anxiety, eating disorders, chronic pain, some personality disorders, and depression; indeed, some studies have found it to be just as effective as CBT or medication. What’s more, several studies have found that the benefits of psychodynamic therapy tend to endure—even grow—long after treatment has ended.
How long does psychodynamic therapy last?
Unlike CBT and other more structured forms of therapy, psychodynamic therapy tends to be open-ended and may not be limited to a set number of sessions. It is common for clients to be in therapy for a year or longer and to see their therapist one to three times a week, though the exact schedule and timeline may vary depending on a client’s challenges and progress. However, brief psychodynamic therapy is available, which tends to be more goal-oriented and typically unfolds over 16 to 30 sessions.
Does psychodynamic therapy work?
Research finds that psychodynamic therapy can help someone manage or reduce symptoms of diagnosable mental health conditions like depression or anxiety. The modality may also offer a range of benefits that are harder to measure but just as valuable—such as increased self-worth or healthier relationships. While no therapy type will work for everyone, research and anecdotal evidence suggest that psychodynamic therapy can be highly effective.
What are the limitations of psychodynamic therapy?
Some meta-analyses have concluded that there is little evidence to suggest that psychodynamic therapy can effectively treat certain mental health conditions such as PTSD, OCD, or psychosis, though it is sometimes used to do so. More broadly, the open-ended, free-association structure of psychodynamic therapy may be frustrating for clients who prefer a more structured, time-limited, or goal-oriented approach.