Therapists in Tampa, FL
You feel stuck in painful patterns like arguments that repeat, emotional distance, or a sex life that has faded. You want to understand what’s happening between you, rebuild trust and closeness, and create a relationship that feels secure, passionate, and emotionally connected again.
Most couples don’t just want fewer fights. They want to feel understood, desired, and emotionally safe with their partner again. When connection and intimacy return, the relationship begins to feel like a source of support rather than stress.
You feel stuck in painful patterns like arguments that repeat, emotional distance, or a sex life that has faded. You want to understand what’s happening between you, rebuild trust and closeness, and create a relationship that feels secure, passionate, and emotionally connected again.
Most couples don’t just want fewer fights. They want to feel understood, desired, and emotionally safe with their partner again. When connection and intimacy return, the relationship begins to feel like a source of support rather than stress.
The problems of mid-life are not easy- the children are growing up and leaving, parents are aging and you are their caregivers, to name a few. Meanwhile, your career is changing, or is in need of a change, and you might have a few new medial issues of your own. All of these, especially if you are experiencing more than one, can lead to feeling overwhelmed, exhausted, and stressed-out. Who is taking care of you while you are taking care of everyone and everything else? And when there's still so much to do, how do get the energy to carry on?
The problems of mid-life are not easy- the children are growing up and leaving, parents are aging and you are their caregivers, to name a few. Meanwhile, your career is changing, or is in need of a change, and you might have a few new medial issues of your own. All of these, especially if you are experiencing more than one, can lead to feeling overwhelmed, exhausted, and stressed-out. Who is taking care of you while you are taking care of everyone and everything else? And when there's still so much to do, how do get the energy to carry on?
Parenting concerns? Relationship Concerns? Divorcing? Overwhelmed? Anxious? Depressed? Let's work together to achieve the positive, happy, and successful life you deserve. I bring child play therapy to your HOME and offer parent coaching, and individual counseling for teens and adults via telehealth. My experience working with parents, children, teens, families, elderly, military, and international populations has given me insight into helping you manage your burdens. Anxiety, grief, divorce issues, parenting, ADHD and child behavior have become my specialties. My warm, welcoming style is backed by knowledge and professionalism.
Parenting concerns? Relationship Concerns? Divorcing? Overwhelmed? Anxious? Depressed? Let's work together to achieve the positive, happy, and successful life you deserve. I bring child play therapy to your HOME and offer parent coaching, and individual counseling for teens and adults via telehealth. My experience working with parents, children, teens, families, elderly, military, and international populations has given me insight into helping you manage your burdens. Anxiety, grief, divorce issues, parenting, ADHD and child behavior have become my specialties. My warm, welcoming style is backed by knowledge and professionalism.
Welcome! Your identity, orientation, race, and culture are welcome here! You are loved.
We offer sex therapy for individuals and couples facing sexual trauma, pain, erectile issues, identity, orientation concerns, porn use, infidelity, and more- through a consent-centered and inclusive lens.
We also offer mental health counseling for anxiety, chronic illness, grief, divorce, depression, trauma, and more- through a holistic and judgment-free framework.
Therapy is offered within standard 50 minute sessions, typically weekly to start, as well as in-person or Virtual 4 hour intensives, which can bring resolution much more quickly.
Welcome! Your identity, orientation, race, and culture are welcome here! You are loved.
We offer sex therapy for individuals and couples facing sexual trauma, pain, erectile issues, identity, orientation concerns, porn use, infidelity, and more- through a consent-centered and inclusive lens.
We also offer mental health counseling for anxiety, chronic illness, grief, divorce, depression, trauma, and more- through a holistic and judgment-free framework.
Therapy is offered within standard 50 minute sessions, typically weekly to start, as well as in-person or Virtual 4 hour intensives, which can bring resolution much more quickly.
You deserve the time and space to express what is on your mind and feel completely seen, valued, and supported. Together, we will create the ultimate conditions for healing, growth, and empowerment for you to reach your goals. My role is to help during stressful times, and equip you with lasting tools to navigate whatever life brings. I love working with individuals, couples, and families of all backgrounds and identities, and have extensive experience with LGBTQ+ folx. You'll always find me open, honest, nonjudgmental, and fully present with you.
You deserve the time and space to express what is on your mind and feel completely seen, valued, and supported. Together, we will create the ultimate conditions for healing, growth, and empowerment for you to reach your goals. My role is to help during stressful times, and equip you with lasting tools to navigate whatever life brings. I love working with individuals, couples, and families of all backgrounds and identities, and have extensive experience with LGBTQ+ folx. You'll always find me open, honest, nonjudgmental, and fully present with you.
Hi there! Thank you for checking out my profile. I am Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the state of Florida with over four years of clinical experience. I earned my Bachelor's and Master's degrees in Clinical Social Work from the University of South Florida. No matter what you're struggling with, I pride myself in always seeing you as a person first and working to understand what has brought you thus far and how we can improve your daily living together. I completed my master's level clinical internship at a partial hospitalization clinic where I specialized in treating anxiety, OCD, eating disorders, and depression.
Hi there! Thank you for checking out my profile. I am Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the state of Florida with over four years of clinical experience. I earned my Bachelor's and Master's degrees in Clinical Social Work from the University of South Florida. No matter what you're struggling with, I pride myself in always seeing you as a person first and working to understand what has brought you thus far and how we can improve your daily living together. I completed my master's level clinical internship at a partial hospitalization clinic where I specialized in treating anxiety, OCD, eating disorders, and depression.
You look like you have it together but internally, you feel lost, disconnected, or stuck in patterns you can’t seem to break. Maybe you’re the strong one, the helper, or the high-achiever who others rely on, yet you still feel overwhelmed, burnt out, or like a stranger to your own life.
You may find yourself overthinking, people-pleasing, emotionally shutting down, or repeating relationship patterns you don’t fully understand. You’re tired of just “managing” symptoms and you want to get to the root of what’s actually driving them.
You look like you have it together but internally, you feel lost, disconnected, or stuck in patterns you can’t seem to break. Maybe you’re the strong one, the helper, or the high-achiever who others rely on, yet you still feel overwhelmed, burnt out, or like a stranger to your own life.
You may find yourself overthinking, people-pleasing, emotionally shutting down, or repeating relationship patterns you don’t fully understand. You’re tired of just “managing” symptoms and you want to get to the root of what’s actually driving them.
Sometimes adulting just… sucks. You’re making real decisions, carrying new responsibilities, and trying to figure out who you are, while feeling confused, anxious, or unexpectedly lonely. Past hurts may be showing up in ways you don’t understand, and it can feel disorienting to realize that what worked before doesn’t anymore. I work with emerging adult women and college students across Florida, offering online therapy via telehealth for anxiety, trauma, identity questions, relationships, and major life transitions. Therapy with me is a place to slow down, make sense of what’s surfacing, and feel less alone in this in-between season.
Sometimes adulting just… sucks. You’re making real decisions, carrying new responsibilities, and trying to figure out who you are, while feeling confused, anxious, or unexpectedly lonely. Past hurts may be showing up in ways you don’t understand, and it can feel disorienting to realize that what worked before doesn’t anymore. I work with emerging adult women and college students across Florida, offering online therapy via telehealth for anxiety, trauma, identity questions, relationships, and major life transitions. Therapy with me is a place to slow down, make sense of what’s surfacing, and feel less alone in this in-between season.
If traditional therapy hasn’t brought the healing you need, it may be time for a new path. For 30 years, I’ve walked alongside individuals and couples through life’s most difficult seasons—and I’d be honored to walk with you. You may feel stuck in emotional pain, disconnected in your relationship, or exhausted from trying everything without relief. You’re seeking clarity, healing, and real change. You want to feel understood, rebuild trust, and reconnect—with yourself or your partner. You’re ready to begin again.
If traditional therapy hasn’t brought the healing you need, it may be time for a new path. For 30 years, I’ve walked alongside individuals and couples through life’s most difficult seasons—and I’d be honored to walk with you. You may feel stuck in emotional pain, disconnected in your relationship, or exhausted from trying everything without relief. You’re seeking clarity, healing, and real change. You want to feel understood, rebuild trust, and reconnect—with yourself or your partner. You’re ready to begin again.
It is brave and difficult to reach out for help. I provide a welcoming space for you as a compassionate listener. Using an eclectic style combining a number of modalities we discover what works for you. I listen and get to know you; both your dreams and your struggles. You may feel limited by and stuck in repeating patterns that are not working anymore. It is hard to find the way when pain clouds your every day. Sometimes it is helpful to start here; right where you are. I find that the here and the now are full of wisdom if we learn to listen.
It is brave and difficult to reach out for help. I provide a welcoming space for you as a compassionate listener. Using an eclectic style combining a number of modalities we discover what works for you. I listen and get to know you; both your dreams and your struggles. You may feel limited by and stuck in repeating patterns that are not working anymore. It is hard to find the way when pain clouds your every day. Sometimes it is helpful to start here; right where you are. I find that the here and the now are full of wisdom if we learn to listen.
I work primarily with adults and young adults suffering with trauma, using EMDR alongside CBT, solution-focused, and person-centered approaches that support real change. Something uncomfortable brought you here. You may have tried to move forward and found that something still lingers. You understand what's going on, but it hasn't shifted in a meaningful way. My clients come ready to do real work and begin to feel relief. I meet each person as a whole person, not as a diagnosis or a presenting problem. Our focus is on what hasn't moved and why, so you're not just managing symptoms but creating genuine, lasting movement forward.
I work primarily with adults and young adults suffering with trauma, using EMDR alongside CBT, solution-focused, and person-centered approaches that support real change. Something uncomfortable brought you here. You may have tried to move forward and found that something still lingers. You understand what's going on, but it hasn't shifted in a meaningful way. My clients come ready to do real work and begin to feel relief. I meet each person as a whole person, not as a diagnosis or a presenting problem. Our focus is on what hasn't moved and why, so you're not just managing symptoms but creating genuine, lasting movement forward.
You’re feeling overwhelmed. Adulting is harder than anyone prepared you for. The person you show people has their sh-t together. In reality, you’re exhausted, overwhelmed, irritable, but you put on that “I’ve got this under control” mask. At night you try and fall asleep, but your mind won’t stop racing about all the what-ifs and to-dos. Whether it’s college courses, a new career, parenting, navigating your relationships, things are often more challenging than we imagined. You feel like you’re failing. Like you’re drowning, trying to catch your breath.
You’re feeling overwhelmed. Adulting is harder than anyone prepared you for. The person you show people has their sh-t together. In reality, you’re exhausted, overwhelmed, irritable, but you put on that “I’ve got this under control” mask. At night you try and fall asleep, but your mind won’t stop racing about all the what-ifs and to-dos. Whether it’s college courses, a new career, parenting, navigating your relationships, things are often more challenging than we imagined. You feel like you’re failing. Like you’re drowning, trying to catch your breath.
You may look like you have it together on the outside—but internally feel overwhelmed, anxious, stuck, or emotionally exhausted. Maybe you’re navigating relationship challenges, unresolved trauma, life transitions, depression, or patterns you can’t seem to break. You want clarity, emotional stability, healthier relationships, and a stronger sense of self—but you’re not sure where to start.
You may look like you have it together on the outside—but internally feel overwhelmed, anxious, stuck, or emotionally exhausted. Maybe you’re navigating relationship challenges, unresolved trauma, life transitions, depression, or patterns you can’t seem to break. You want clarity, emotional stability, healthier relationships, and a stronger sense of self—but you’re not sure where to start.
Felicia Alphonse helps individuals and couples across Florida navigate life’s challenges with clarity, resilience, and compassionate clinical care. She works with teens, adults, and seniors, providing individualized therapy that supports emotional healing and long-term growth. Her approach is grounded in evidence-based practices and tailored to each client’s unique needs, whether they are seeking support for anxiety, mood concerns, or relationship difficulties.
Felicia Alphonse helps individuals and couples across Florida navigate life’s challenges with clarity, resilience, and compassionate clinical care. She works with teens, adults, and seniors, providing individualized therapy that supports emotional healing and long-term growth. Her approach is grounded in evidence-based practices and tailored to each client’s unique needs, whether they are seeking support for anxiety, mood concerns, or relationship difficulties.
Licensed in NY,TX,FL,AZ,OH,MI, IN,NM,WI,IL, and HI. I'm humanistic and person centered in my approaches. This essentially means that you decide the content of our sessions. I believe you are doing the very best you can in your life and you’ve come to a point where you need an additional perspective on a topic or situation. You may feel stuck, maybe you've tried a lot or a little to resolve your predicament. Either way that's where I come in. I'm a temporary stop on your journey. Therapy is not forever nor should it be.
Licensed in NY,TX,FL,AZ,OH,MI, IN,NM,WI,IL, and HI. I'm humanistic and person centered in my approaches. This essentially means that you decide the content of our sessions. I believe you are doing the very best you can in your life and you’ve come to a point where you need an additional perspective on a topic or situation. You may feel stuck, maybe you've tried a lot or a little to resolve your predicament. Either way that's where I come in. I'm a temporary stop on your journey. Therapy is not forever nor should it be.
Thank you for visiting my profile. I have over 40 years of counseling experience providing personable, solution focused counseling to teens, adults, and couples. I provide a comfortable environment and seasoned experience that helps achieve your goals. I understand that finding and trusting a therapist can be challenging. I am here to make this experience as easy as possible.
Thank you for visiting my profile. I have over 40 years of counseling experience providing personable, solution focused counseling to teens, adults, and couples. I provide a comfortable environment and seasoned experience that helps achieve your goals. I understand that finding and trusting a therapist can be challenging. I am here to make this experience as easy as possible.
As a client of mine, you will reclaim your life by focusing on pulling your issues from the root so that they never occur again. I will walk you back to wholeness and health, leaving things such as the symptoms of PTSD, anxiety, depression, motivation, and family and relationship issues in the past. I also use the wonderful powers of your mind, body, and spirit to enhance your memory, sports performance, optimism, spirituality, ability to focus and more.
As a client of mine, you will reclaim your life by focusing on pulling your issues from the root so that they never occur again. I will walk you back to wholeness and health, leaving things such as the symptoms of PTSD, anxiety, depression, motivation, and family and relationship issues in the past. I also use the wonderful powers of your mind, body, and spirit to enhance your memory, sports performance, optimism, spirituality, ability to focus and more.
My name is Sarah, and I’m a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC, MCAP). I specialize in supporting first responders, healthcare workers, and others in high-stress roles who feel anxious, overwhelmed, or stuck. I provide a supportive, down-to-earth space to process challenges and build tools that work in daily life. My approach is trauma-informed and collaborative, blending practical strategies with evidence-based methods like CBT and ART.
My name is Sarah, and I’m a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC, MCAP). I specialize in supporting first responders, healthcare workers, and others in high-stress roles who feel anxious, overwhelmed, or stuck. I provide a supportive, down-to-earth space to process challenges and build tools that work in daily life. My approach is trauma-informed and collaborative, blending practical strategies with evidence-based methods like CBT and ART.
Are you tired of feeling weighed down by the struggles of the past, longing for a brighter tomorrow? You aren't alone, and acknowledging that is a great first step toward change. I have guided many individuals through their darkest storms, helping them build resilience, insight, conflict-resolution skills, communication skills, and coping skills to improve relationships, self-esteem, and overall quality of life.
Are you tired of feeling weighed down by the struggles of the past, longing for a brighter tomorrow? You aren't alone, and acknowledging that is a great first step toward change. I have guided many individuals through their darkest storms, helping them build resilience, insight, conflict-resolution skills, communication skills, and coping skills to improve relationships, self-esteem, and overall quality of life.
If you’re feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, weighed down by depression, or navigating the emotional challenges of infertility, you’re in the right place. Many clients come to me experiencing constant worry, overthinking, disconnection, loss of motivation, grief, uncertainty, or emotional exhaustion. Therapy can offer practical tools to calm your mind, shift unhelpful patterns, and help you feel more grounded and in control. Together, we’ll work to rebuild your energy and sense of direction, supporting you as you reconnect with hope, purpose, and the parts of yourself you may feel you’ve lost.
If you’re feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, weighed down by depression, or navigating the emotional challenges of infertility, you’re in the right place. Many clients come to me experiencing constant worry, overthinking, disconnection, loss of motivation, grief, uncertainty, or emotional exhaustion. Therapy can offer practical tools to calm your mind, shift unhelpful patterns, and help you feel more grounded and in control. Together, we’ll work to rebuild your energy and sense of direction, supporting you as you reconnect with hope, purpose, and the parts of yourself you may feel you’ve lost.
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Number of Therapists in Tampa, FL
2,000+
Average cost per session
$149
Therapists in Tampa, FL who prioritize treating:
| 93% | Anxiety |
| 93% | Social Anxiety |
| 93% | Health Anxiety |
| 93% | Driving Anxiety |
| 83% | Depression |
| 72% | Self Esteem |
| 68% | Trauma and PTSD |
Average years in practice
11 Years
Top 3 insurances accepted
| 91% | Aetna |
| 84% | Cigna and Evernorth |
| 66% | UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH |
How Therapists in Tampa, FL see their clients
| 54% | Online Only | |
| 46% | In Person and Online |
Gender breakdown
| 83% | Female | |
| 16% | Male | |
| 1% | Non-Binary |
FAQs - About Therapy and Counseling
How can I find a therapist in Tampa?
Search for nearby therapists or counselors by inputting your city, town, or suburb; or zip code; or a provider’s name into the search bar. From there, you can filter providers by the issues they treat, cost, insurance, gender, and other factors to find providers who are well-suited to your needs. To navigate between locations within the same country, enter a new city or zip code into the search bar.
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Is everyone in the Psychology Today Therapy Directory a licensed therapist?
The Psychology Today directory lists providers who offer legitimate mental health services to the public, including psychologists, psychiatrists, social workers, and counselors.
Many have been licensed by the country or state where they practice; providers whose license or primary credential has been verified by Psychology Today are signified by a “Verified” symbol. Some clinicians or organizations provide services for which their state or country does not offer licenses, such as pastoral counseling. They may be selectively included without the “Verified” seal.
Many have been licensed by the country or state where they practice; providers whose license or primary credential has been verified by Psychology Today are signified by a “Verified” symbol. Some clinicians or organizations provide services for which their state or country does not offer licenses, such as pastoral counseling. They may be selectively included without the “Verified” seal.
What’s the difference between a psychologist, a therapist, and a counselor?
Therapists, psychologists, and counselors are all licensed mental health professionals. In the US, psychologists have earned a doctoral degree. The terms “therapist” and “counselor” are used somewhat interchangeably, but generally therapists offer longer-term, mental health care, while counselors offer shorter-term care that may focus on one domain, such as marriage, career, or academic challenges.
Clients should consider factors such as insurance coverage and their primary reason(s) for seeking therapy to determine the type of professional best suited to their needs. Someone struggling with mental health challenges such as depression or anxiety, for example, may wish to seek out a clinical psychologist or therapist, while someone navigating career obstacles or marital upheaval may benefit from seeing a counselor who can offer short-term, targeted support.
Clients should consider factors such as insurance coverage and their primary reason(s) for seeking therapy to determine the type of professional best suited to their needs. Someone struggling with mental health challenges such as depression or anxiety, for example, may wish to seek out a clinical psychologist or therapist, while someone navigating career obstacles or marital upheaval may benefit from seeing a counselor who can offer short-term, targeted support.
What type of therapy is right for me?
The type of therapy best suited to a particular individual depends on several factors, including their primary reason for seeking therapy, their preferred timeline (some therapy types last for a set number of sessions, while others are open-ended), and their personality and preferences—some may prefer a more structured approach. For many individuals, multiple types of therapy could provide a good fit.
How much does therapy cost?
The cost of therapy depends on a number of variables, including location and the therapist’s experience and training. On average, a therapy session in the United States could cost between $100 and $200 or more. If you have insurance, the expense of mental health care is typically lower, but it varies based on your insurance plan details and whether you choose an in-network or out-of-network mental healthcare provider.
What are more affordable or low cost therapy solutions?
Many therapists offer sliding scale payments, usually on a limited number of slots, which consists in an agreement between the therapist and a client to pay a reduced rate. Therapists who provide such arrangements often consider the client's income or ability to pay, but the extent of the discount is ultimately at the therapist's discretion. Furthermore, while group therapy may have different goals and benefits compared to individual therapy, it can be a more affordable solution to address certain types of issues.
Is online therapy cheaper than in-person therapy?
Many therapists charge the same amount for online therapy as they do for in-person therapy—though clients may still find this cost-effective if it cuts down on their transportation costs. Health insurance plans often offer equivalent coverage for online and in-person therapy; indeed, in many places, they are legally required to do so. Text-based or on-demand therapy apps may be cheaper than traditional one-on-one psychotherapy; however, the practice may be less effective and is not likely to be covered by insurance.
Is online therapy a good option?
Therapy conducted online can be just as effective as in-person therapy, as long as there is a strong alliance between the client and the therapist. To find a therapist who provides telehealth services to clients in your area, click “Online Therapy” on the directory homepage and search by your city or town or your zip code.
Are therapy sessions confidential?
Confidentiality is a crucial part of the therapeutic relationship. Therapists in the United States are bound by the regulations set out by the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA), which aims to protect sensitive health information. With very few exceptions, a therapist will only discuss their client with others when the client has given their written permission. The instances in which a therapist would be required to disclose personal information are: if a client poses a danger to themselves or others, if the therapist suspects the abuse of a child or an elderly or otherwise dependent adult, or if they are legally forced to by court order. These exceptions to the confidentiality agreement are usually discussed with a client before their first session.


