Female Therapists in Venice, FL

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Kate Ferrill
2 Endorsed
2 Endorsed
My ideal client is a woman who has experienced relationship trauma and is working to make sense of her brain fog, confusion, and difficult marriage. She is someone who needs to find safety, stability, and strength, and she will benefit from having an advocate who validates her experiences and encourages her healing.
(941) 213-8299
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Venice, FL 34285
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Gina M Cobb
Counselor, MA, LMHC
Verified
Verified
I passionately serve women , preteens, and children.
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.
(941) 220-0285
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Venice, FL 34293
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June Tomaso-Wood
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
I am presently facilitating a Self-Esteem group for women and offer a Sexual Enhancement Group for individuals, as well as couples.
I worked with adults for the past 30 years who may be experiencing symptoms of depression, anxiety, struggling through a developmental transition, those who have had a recent loss and need to grieve, or those having problems in their relationships with their partners. My areas of expertise include: Trauma Resolution-EMDR Trained, Sex Therapy-Qualified Therapist State of Florida.
(941) 357-7427
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Venice, FL 34285
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Renee Marie Alfieri
Counselor, LMHC, CASAC, BCC, GCDF, PCC
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I specialize in counseling women and men on self-esteem, worth & actualization. I also support clients affected by bullying, narcissistic abuse as well as those dealing with complicated grief.
(516) 588-7820
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Venice, FL 34284
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Jennifer Wheat
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified
Verified
I work with premarital and married couples, and adults facing anxiety, depression, grief/loss, relationship issues, parenting challenges, life transitions and women 's issues.
As a committed Christian, I can tell you that we are not exempt from trouble. Sometimes the troubles and losses we experience can cause anxiety, stress, depression, hopelessness and despair. If you experience these things, the wise and courageous thing to do is to ask for help. My counseling style is supportive and compassionate, yet challenging when necessary. If you choose to work with me, I will integrate our Christian faith and value system along with evidence-based treatment strategies to help you move from hopelessness toward freedom and healing.
(941) 300-0223
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Venice, FL 34285
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Pamela Osborne
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified
Verified
I understand that reaching out for help can seem overwhelming. You have probably thought about it for a while, hoping things would get better on their own. Reaching out is the first step in your healing, and I am here to help. I have over 30 years of experience working with individuals, families, and couples of all ages. As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, I have the training to meet you where you are and help you achieve your goals. I use a variety of therapy approaches depending on what feels most comfortable for you. Together, we can figure out the best way for you to heal and move forward.
(941) 265-1647
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Venice, FL 34293
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Robin Mathews
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
There is empowerment in knowledge. Once you have the knowledge and develop an understanding, you are empowered to do with it what you will. Positive or negative. Something or nothing. The chose is yours. Knowledge can offer you clarity in seeing patterns never noticed before or in changing patterns you are fully aware of yet need the tools to promote change. My goal is to empower you gain insight and understanding as well as encouraging you as you make positive change in your life.
(941) 999-3342
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Venice, FL 34285
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Laurie Heller
Counselor, LMHC, LPC
Verified
Verified
Often, we seek support simply because we are souls in need of novel ways to protect ourselves in a world that does not always honor the sensitive, unique, or creative. I skillfully and empathically align with such souls. I have decades of experience and proven approaches to empower individuals challenged with anxiety, depression, relationship struggles or existential fatigue resulting from being a highly sensitive or creative person who has lacked the necessary collaboration to gain greater self-understanding, expression, and actualization. Together, we can create a life that works for you! Not just surviving, but thriving!
(941) 269-3396
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Venice, FL 34285
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Mary Claire O. McNair
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, BACS
Verified
7 Endorsed
Verified
7 Endorsed
Hi. I am a telehealth provider licensed and practicing in Florida and Louisiana. Deciding to seek out therapy can be anxiety provoking. I create a comfortable and non-judgmental atmosphere while working collaboratively with individuals to explore goals, seek solutions, and gain insights. I have over 20 years of experience working with adults in individual counseling and group settings. I start where you are and together we work toward the goals you define for yourself and your life.
(941) 229-7606
Venice, FL 34292
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Elizabeth Kramer
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, MA, CAGS, LPC, RYT 200
Verified
Verified
I am Holistic Counselor and use an holistic approach to psychotherapy which targets the mind, body and spirit. I combine traditional therapies with spiritual and innovative practices in a safe supportive environment. I use a person-centered process to help guide clients toward healing and self-fulfillment. My focus is to assist clients with personal self-growth, self confidence, mid-life challenges and relationship issues. I am open to individuals, couples, and families.
(860) 532-1911
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Venice, FL 34293
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Christine DiGangi
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
ADULTS-We have all learned ways to survive this lifetime, including you. I know you are a survivor because you are reading this...but wouldn't life be better if you were thriving? Life can be overwhelming due to past events resurfacing, worry, anger, relationship issues, or difficult parent-child interactions. You can continue to survive these events...after all you've gotten this far, or you can learn to address these issues and ultimately thrive. I believe through the course of a positive relationship, therapeutic interventions, and a client's self determination, change can occur to help reach your goals.
(847) 423-8029
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Venice, FL 34293
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Carrie Lynn Phelps
Counselor, LMHC, CST-T, LMT
Verified
Verified
My areas of expertise include issues of substance abuse, anxiety, depression, anxiety, and PTSD. I have a Body, Mind, Spirit approach, where I help clients connect within themselves to find the underlying issues that are creating problems in their lives, then help clients learn to identify the thought patterns that can cause dysfunction and develop strategies to lead happier and healthier lives.
(941) 803-1724
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Venice, FL 34292
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Carol Stearn
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified
Verified
I offer individual telehealth therapy, through a user-friendly, HIPAA compliant platform to adults and seniors. I accept Medicare, most commercial insurancesand out-of-pocket payment. I have more than 19 years of experience collaborating with clients to successfully address a variety of behavioral, relationship and challenging life issues, including depression, anxiety, trauma, loss, life transitions, substance abuse and infidelity. I utilize a number of therapeutic modalities, depending on the issue to be addressed, including cognitive behavioral, humanistic, self psychology, motivational interviewing and EMDR.
(941) 202-5674
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Venice, FL 34293
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Cosmic Warrior Wisdom, LLC
BCC
Julie Clark is a Board-Certified Coach specializing in Narcissistic Abuse Recovery, Psychospiritual Coaching and Entheogenic Medicine Integration. Clients recovering from Narcissistic Abuse are guided to establish a solid and lasting inner identification with the Authentic Self, dissolving trauma-bonding patterns and restoring a healthy inner vibration. For those integrating Entheogenic Medicine Work, clients will decode and ground messages from their journeys to deepen the transformation process. All coaching incorporates Psychospiritual principles and is designed to efficiently evoke profound results that will not fade with time.
(504) 814-7420
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Venice, FL 34293
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Ellen C Ferguson
Counselor, LMHC, MA
Verified
Verified
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.
(941) 304-5250
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Venice, FL 34292
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Kate Pompei
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified
Verified
Hi, I'm Kate. I am a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist and have been working in the counseling field since 2010. I enjoy working with couples, individuals, and families. My therapeutic focuses are Depression, Trauma, PTSD, Relationship Issues, Self Esteem, and Substance Use. I use a combination of Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Couples Therapy, Relational, Structural Family Therapy, and Grief Therapy. I like the therapeutic goals to be determined collaboratively with myself and the client. I believe in creating a space where we can have difficult conversations and work on resolving issues.
(904) 593-4910
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Venice, FL 34292
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Patricia Jo Ryan PhD PA
Psychologist, PhD, MA
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I am a licensed psychologist with more than 30 years experience in the field of Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (CBT), a powerful cognitive behavioral technique and an Associate Fellow of the Albert Ellis Institute. I teach people to become their own happier healthy self. My practice is focused on active-directive strategies to help people gain stability and mental flexibility. In the last 18 years, I have found that the combination of cognitive behavioral talk therapy and/or a complimentary psycho-physiological therapy, EEG Biofeedback or Neurofeedback, has been the most robust evidenced-based interventions I have used in my years of practice.
(941) 487-0976
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Venice, FL 34285
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Susan M Hunter
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, LCSW
Verified
Verified
My passion is to assist and empower my clients in achieving his or her valued goals. Each person has a wealth of strengths, and my sessions assist clients to realize and utilize these positive attributes toward improved holistic health and healing. My sessions are collaborative and oriented toward the individual needs of my clients. I have earned my Masters in Social Work from Rhode Island College, as well as Bachelors from URI in Human Development and Family Studies, and Associates in Applied Science. Licenses: LICSW, Physical Therapist Assistant; Certified Professional School Social Worker, Certified in Counseling Substance Troubled Persons.
(941) 344-3350
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Venice, FL 34285
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Marylou T Ugo
Counselor, MA, LMHC
Verified
Verified
Has the pandemic and/or social unrest triggered fears, distrust or sadness for your and/or your loved one? Are you struggling with something that has you tossing and turning at night? Have things gotten out of control at home, work, or with an addiction? Are your loved ones' behaviors causing you problems? Depression, anxiety and frustrations have plagued all of us from time to time but on occasion we feel stuck and unable to get out of the rut. Other times the losses and scars we’ve been trying to ignore become too loud to ignore. There are answers to the questions and ways out of the darkness.
(941) 909-2752
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Venice, FL 34292
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Theresa A Benedict
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
It is my goal to assist clients in recognizing and maximizing their strengths so that they can experience more enjoyment in their lives. By providing a safe, supportive and understanding environment I am able to help my clients in making healthy changes. I truly enjoy collaborating with clients to address areas of concern and to facilitate growth. My approach to therapy is non-traditional, solution focused and very effective. Therapy is individualized to the client's needs and goals. I work in both short-term and long-term milieu depending on the client's preferences and needs.
(941) 357-7365
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Venice, FL 34285
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Female Therapists

Does it matter what gender my therapist is?

In general, this is not an important factor, as there is no relationship between a therapist’s gender and their efficacy. Some clients, however, prefer to see therapists of a particular gender, whether due to their own past experiences with men and women, or ingrained beliefs about how people of different genders think and behave. Exploring the roots of such preferences and considering what one wants to address in therapy can help someone determine whether their therapist’s gender truly matters to them.

Should I see a female therapist?

Many people—not just women—prefer to see a female therapist, either because they believe that a woman will be able to relate to their specific challenges (for example, sexism in the workplace) or because they imagine feeling more comfortable disclosing sensitive information to a woman. Such beliefs may not turn out to be accurate, however, and adhering too rigidly to a gender preference can at times hinder a client from finding the best therapeutic match.

Do therapists get specific training to help with women’s concerns?

Therapists are trained to provide care to clients of any gender. However, some therapists—both men and women—may pursue additional training in feminist therapy, gender-specific issues, or women’s mental health. Female clients may wish to ask prospective therapists whether they have received specific training in the client’s primary area(s) of concern, or whether they have worked extensively with women on issues similar to their own.

How can I inquire about a therapist’s experience in treating women?

It’s OK—even encouraged!—to ask a therapist directly whether and how often they have treated women in the past, or whether they have treated women dealing with the client’s most prominent concern(s). Competent therapists will be happy to share their educational background, preferred treatment modalities, and prior client experience to help an individual find the therapist best suited to their needs.