Female Therapists in Venice, FL
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.
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.
Diane Clukey-Chenard
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, RYT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Venice, FL 34285
For more than 20 years in Maine and Florida I’ve helped teens and adults navigate anxiety, depression, grief and trauma in healthy healing and productive ways. I bring an understanding of trauma, grief, depression and anxiety and how they can play out in negative ways in everyday life. I bring 25+ years of working with the LGBTQIA+ community helping folks celebrate who they are while at the same time acknowledging the stress and unique family factors this amazing community deals with on a daily basis. Having run a grief group for over 10 years, I have a deep understanding of loss and the individuality of each person's journey.
For more than 20 years in Maine and Florida I’ve helped teens and adults navigate anxiety, depression, grief and trauma in healthy healing and productive ways. I bring an understanding of trauma, grief, depression and anxiety and how they can play out in negative ways in everyday life. I bring 25+ years of working with the LGBTQIA+ community helping folks celebrate who they are while at the same time acknowledging the stress and unique family factors this amazing community deals with on a daily basis. Having run a grief group for over 10 years, I have a deep understanding of loss and the individuality of each person's journey.
I have over 10 years of experience in the mental health field in a variety of settings (private practice, community mental health, university counseling center, state hospital, and in-home services). My services include individual, family, and couples/marital therapy. I primarily work with adults and couples. I believe that disturbances of thought, feeling, and behavior are caused by ‘obstacles’ to healthy brain functioning. My role as a therapist is to remove the obstacles that stand in the way of you having 100% of your intellect, wisdom, passion, humor, curiosity, energy, logic, creativity, and joyfulness available to you!
I have over 10 years of experience in the mental health field in a variety of settings (private practice, community mental health, university counseling center, state hospital, and in-home services). My services include individual, family, and couples/marital therapy. I primarily work with adults and couples. I believe that disturbances of thought, feeling, and behavior are caused by ‘obstacles’ to healthy brain functioning. My role as a therapist is to remove the obstacles that stand in the way of you having 100% of your intellect, wisdom, passion, humor, curiosity, energy, logic, creativity, and joyfulness available to you!
EMDR Therapist, Trauma Counselor
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, MS, EMDR, Th
Verified Verified
8 Endorsed
Venice, FL 34285
Are you ready to break free from the grip of past trauma, that's been holding you back? Are you tired of painful memories and emotional wounds, dictating your life? It's time to reclaim your power and ignite a fire within you, to pursue a life of tranquility and fulfillment. Therapy isn't just about coping with your struggles; it's about transforming them into strengths! Together, we'll dive deep into proven therapeutic approaches, like EMDR Therapy (eye movement desensitization and reprocessing) arming you with the tools you need to heal from your trauma and regain control of your life.
Are you ready to break free from the grip of past trauma, that's been holding you back? Are you tired of painful memories and emotional wounds, dictating your life? It's time to reclaim your power and ignite a fire within you, to pursue a life of tranquility and fulfillment. Therapy isn't just about coping with your struggles; it's about transforming them into strengths! Together, we'll dive deep into proven therapeutic approaches, like EMDR Therapy (eye movement desensitization and reprocessing) arming you with the tools you need to heal from your trauma and regain control of your life.
Virginia Gibala, MA, LMHC is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor practicing in Florida. Virginia received her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from the Ricardo Palma University in Lima, Peru in 2000 and then moved to Gainesville, Florida and received her Master of Arts in Counseling at Webster University in 2004. After practicing under supervision for a few years, she became Licensed in Florida since 2010. She has experienced working with depression, anxiety, lost, abandonment, relationship problems, and many other mental health concerns.
Virginia Gibala, MA, LMHC is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor practicing in Florida. Virginia received her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from the Ricardo Palma University in Lima, Peru in 2000 and then moved to Gainesville, Florida and received her Master of Arts in Counseling at Webster University in 2004. After practicing under supervision for a few years, she became Licensed in Florida since 2010. She has experienced working with depression, anxiety, lost, abandonment, relationship problems, and many other mental health concerns.
Kelli Skaggs
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LISW-S, LCSW-QS
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Venice, FL 34285
Life with ADHD and executive dysfunction can feel like a constant uphill battle—endless to-do lists, forgotten tasks, or the overwhelming sense of never quite catching up. If you’ve been feeling stuck, frustrated, or unsure how to move forward, you’re not alone. I specialize in helping individuals with ADHD navigate these challenges, offering tools and strategies tailored to how your brain works. I provide neurodiversity-affirming care, including comprehensive ADHD evaluations with detailed reports that give you a clearer understanding of your strengths and areas for growth.
Life with ADHD and executive dysfunction can feel like a constant uphill battle—endless to-do lists, forgotten tasks, or the overwhelming sense of never quite catching up. If you’ve been feeling stuck, frustrated, or unsure how to move forward, you’re not alone. I specialize in helping individuals with ADHD navigate these challenges, offering tools and strategies tailored to how your brain works. I provide neurodiversity-affirming care, including comprehensive ADHD evaluations with detailed reports that give you a clearer understanding of your strengths and areas for growth.
You're looking for a therapist 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 can seem 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.
You're looking for a therapist 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 can seem 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.
I have worked for almost 15 years as a therapist and advocate for the LGBTQIA+ community. I am especially passionate about my extensive work with trans and gender-expansive clients and their family members. I have been awarded the Sarasota OUT Award 3 years in a row. My empathic, non-judgemental style allows my clients safety in navigating coming out, transitioning and understanding themselves better through a lens of self-compassion. I am well versed in writing letters of support for trans-affirming medical care and have an established resource referral network. Allow me to help to guide you on the path to your authentic self!
I have worked for almost 15 years as a therapist and advocate for the LGBTQIA+ community. I am especially passionate about my extensive work with trans and gender-expansive clients and their family members. I have been awarded the Sarasota OUT Award 3 years in a row. My empathic, non-judgemental style allows my clients safety in navigating coming out, transitioning and understanding themselves better through a lens of self-compassion. I am well versed in writing letters of support for trans-affirming medical care and have an established resource referral network. Allow me to help to guide you on the path to your authentic self!
I have been a practicing psychotherapist for over thirty years. My practice consists primarily of individuals (adults and adolescents) dealing with depression, anxiety, loss and low self-esteem. I also work with couples and families struggling with relationship and transition issues.
I have been a practicing psychotherapist for over thirty years. My practice consists primarily of individuals (adults and adolescents) dealing with depression, anxiety, loss and low self-esteem. I also work with couples and families struggling with relationship and transition issues.
My mission and joy in life is to help survivors of sexual, physical and emotional abuse heal and have more peaceful and fulfilling lives. I am highly experienced with 18 years as a licensed Clinical Social Worker and many more years as a Life Coach. You will appreciate my compassionate and supportive skills. I experience great joy when my clients go on to having peaceful and fulfilling loves. I so love helping clients be all they can be.
My mission and joy in life is to help survivors of sexual, physical and emotional abuse heal and have more peaceful and fulfilling lives. I am highly experienced with 18 years as a licensed Clinical Social Worker and many more years as a Life Coach. You will appreciate my compassionate and supportive skills. I experience great joy when my clients go on to having peaceful and fulfilling loves. I so love helping clients be all they can be.
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 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.
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Relationships, careers, and retirement dreams cannot thrive when you are hurting. I work with adults, both individuals and couples, to treat grief, anxiety, depression and difficult life transitions (retirement, divorce, relocation, illness, end-of-life issues), as well as communication and sexual functioning. Some clients are anxious to free themselves from nagging issues of the past, while others struggle to discern the best path for their future. I support couples who want to increase intimacy, and I help couples who have already decided to separate to do so as respectfully as possible.
Relationships, careers, and retirement dreams cannot thrive when you are hurting. I work with adults, both individuals and couples, to treat grief, anxiety, depression and difficult life transitions (retirement, divorce, relocation, illness, end-of-life issues), as well as communication and sexual functioning. Some clients are anxious to free themselves from nagging issues of the past, while others struggle to discern the best path for their future. I support couples who want to increase intimacy, and I help couples who have already decided to separate to do so as respectfully as possible.
Hi! My name is Bianke Gadsden, I am a licensed clinical social worker and dedicated clinician for the clients I serve. I have extensive experience treating clients in various settings and all walks of life. I specialize in depression, anxiety, and adjustment to stressors in life. I enjoy working with clients who are motivated by change but may have difficulty getting there. Using evidence-based best practices, such as cognitive behavioral therapy, I help my clients gain self-awareness, reduce negative symptoms and improve coping skills.
Hi! My name is Bianke Gadsden, I am a licensed clinical social worker and dedicated clinician for the clients I serve. I have extensive experience treating clients in various settings and all walks of life. I specialize in depression, anxiety, and adjustment to stressors in life. I enjoy working with clients who are motivated by change but may have difficulty getting there. Using evidence-based best practices, such as cognitive behavioral therapy, I help my clients gain self-awareness, reduce negative symptoms and improve coping skills.
“Tell me, what is it that you plan to do with your one wild and precious life?” The poet Mary Oliver nails us with this question. Not being afraid of the wild, and finding your way to the precious, requires your most curious, present and compassionate self. When that self eludes you—which it does for all of us now and then—it’s lonely and frightening. Where did your clarity and intuition go? Why can’t you feel yourself anymore?
“Tell me, what is it that you plan to do with your one wild and precious life?” The poet Mary Oliver nails us with this question. Not being afraid of the wild, and finding your way to the precious, requires your most curious, present and compassionate self. When that self eludes you—which it does for all of us now and then—it’s lonely and frightening. Where did your clarity and intuition go? Why can’t you feel yourself anymore?
VR-1 Psychological Solutions, PLLC
PsyD, DNA-PHP, CPC, CCTP, CMHIMP
Verified Verified
Venice, FL 34292
Waitlist for new clients
With a dedication to excellence along with genuine warmth and empathy, I place your well-being at the forefront of our work together. Feel free to reach out via email or phone for compassionate and personalized psychology services. You can count on receiving dedicated support and guidance on your journey to mental, emotional, and physical wellness.
With a dedication to excellence along with genuine warmth and empathy, I place your well-being at the forefront of our work together. Feel free to reach out via email or phone for compassionate and personalized psychology services. You can count on receiving dedicated support and guidance on your journey to mental, emotional, and physical wellness.
I have over 25 years of social work practice and experience working within government agencies, non- profit organizations, and in a private practice setting. I work with individuals, couples, and families to support them in identifying challenges and setting goals to design the life they desire.
I have over 25 years of social work practice and experience working within government agencies, non- profit organizations, and in a private practice setting. I work with individuals, couples, and families to support them in identifying challenges and setting goals to design the life they desire.
Generally speaking, the clients I meet with are working through circumstances that have them feeling depleted, stressed, anxious, stuck and depressed. If this sounds like you, let's talk. For more than 15 years, I've helped a wide range of clients navigate issues that inhibit their progress and well-being. My practice is client driven. After an initial conversation, if you're comfortable and want to move forward, we'll schedule a session to assess your needs, then develop a comprehensive adaptable plan designed to address your goals. It's really that easy to get your journey started.
Generally speaking, the clients I meet with are working through circumstances that have them feeling depleted, stressed, anxious, stuck and depressed. If this sounds like you, let's talk. For more than 15 years, I've helped a wide range of clients navigate issues that inhibit their progress and well-being. My practice is client driven. After an initial conversation, if you're comfortable and want to move forward, we'll schedule a session to assess your needs, then develop a comprehensive adaptable plan designed to address your goals. It's really that easy to get your journey started.
Wendy Haggerty - Sex And Love Therapist
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, CST, CSTS, CHT
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Venice, FL 34293
Want to grow in your personal life and relationships? I work with individuals, partners and couples on a variety of issues related to love, sex and relationships. I am a clinical sexologist, licensed marriage and family therapist, certified hypnotherapist and AASECT-certified sex therapist & supervisor.
Want to grow in your personal life and relationships? I work with individuals, partners and couples on a variety of issues related to love, sex and relationships. I am a clinical sexologist, licensed marriage and family therapist, certified hypnotherapist and AASECT-certified sex therapist & supervisor.
Do you feel stuck in life? Do you strive for more peace, balance and happiness? Don't know where to start or feel you can't because of fear, guilt or shame? I believe we all have innate strengths and resources that can be tapped into to help us on our road to growth. I have been a licensed social worker for 20 years with experience working with individuals, couples and groups in various healthcare settings. I have been providing psychotherapy to individuals since 2019 and have experience working with an array of issues including anxiety and mood disorders, loss, living with chronic conditions and coping with trauma.
Do you feel stuck in life? Do you strive for more peace, balance and happiness? Don't know where to start or feel you can't because of fear, guilt or shame? I believe we all have innate strengths and resources that can be tapped into to help us on our road to growth. I have been a licensed social worker for 20 years with experience working with individuals, couples and groups in various healthcare settings. I have been providing psychotherapy to individuals since 2019 and have experience working with an array of issues including anxiety and mood disorders, loss, living with chronic conditions and coping with trauma.
I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with a PhD in Clinical Psychology. Within my practice I offer a supportive environment in which to explore, learn and grow. We all need a space in our life for the full expression of our thoughts and feelings. My intention is to provide a therapeutic relationship of respect and trust, and caring professional counseling designed to facilitate healing for adults, families and couples. I have experience in positive psychology, and the science of happiness and its application, in clinical practice for a holistic approach to health and well-being.
I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with a PhD in Clinical Psychology. Within my practice I offer a supportive environment in which to explore, learn and grow. We all need a space in our life for the full expression of our thoughts and feelings. My intention is to provide a therapeutic relationship of respect and trust, and caring professional counseling designed to facilitate healing for adults, families and couples. I have experience in positive psychology, and the science of happiness and its application, in clinical practice for a holistic approach to health and well-being.
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