Couples Counseling Therapists in Florida
Barbara Brissenden, LMHC , Lifechanges LLC
Counselor, LMHC
Verified Verified
Safety Harbor, FL 34695 (Online Only)
I am a highly qualified licensed counselor and Life Coach who uses Cognitive Behavioral therapy (CBT) and holistic and traditional modalities. I am results-oriented so you can build on your strengths while dealing with any issues or problems you are having. Strategies that help you deal with personal growth and accountability include Cognitive behavior therapy for anxiety and depression, addictions or other dysfunctional behaviors. In addition, relaxation/stress management, acupressure, and breathing therapy assists with any type of individual or relationship issue
I am a highly qualified licensed counselor and Life Coach who uses Cognitive Behavioral therapy (CBT) and holistic and traditional modalities. I am results-oriented so you can build on your strengths while dealing with any issues or problems you are having. Strategies that help you deal with personal growth and accountability include Cognitive behavior therapy for anxiety and depression, addictions or other dysfunctional behaviors. In addition, relaxation/stress management, acupressure, and breathing therapy assists with any type of individual or relationship issue
Learn how to transform your relationship and move forward together as a team.
Couples! How did things get this bad? There was a time when you both could talk about anything. You connected so profoundly that the thought of having trouble communicating was laughable. But things have changed, and you're at an impasse. Now, every attempt at communication about what matters most leads to useless fighting or icy silences. When you’re together, you still feel desperately alone. You don’t recognize the person your partner has become. Even worse, you don’t like who this relationship has made you become. You aren’t ready to give up, but you know that things can't continue like this. You’re ready for help.
Learn how to transform your relationship and move forward together as a team.
Couples! How did things get this bad? There was a time when you both could talk about anything. You connected so profoundly that the thought of having trouble communicating was laughable. But things have changed, and you're at an impasse. Now, every attempt at communication about what matters most leads to useless fighting or icy silences. When you’re together, you still feel desperately alone. You don’t recognize the person your partner has become. Even worse, you don’t like who this relationship has made you become. You aren’t ready to give up, but you know that things can't continue like this. You’re ready for help.
Thrive Mental Health and Substance Abuse Recovery
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT, SAP, CGCS, CCTP
Verified Verified
8 Endorsed
Plantation, FL 33324
" Our therapeutic practice revolves around a personal, collaborative therapeutic relationship.
At Thrive, our highly qualified therapists are prepared to meet your specific needs. We proudly offer counseling for children starting at age 5 and for adults up to age 75. Our comprehensive services include couples counseling, individual counseling, family counseling, mental health counseling, and group therapy. Our experienced therapists specialize in trauma counseling (including sexual abuse), ADHD in children, and Christian counseling. Rest assured that regardless of your religious beliefs, we are here to support you. At Thrive, everyone is welcome.
" Our therapeutic practice revolves around a personal, collaborative therapeutic relationship.
At Thrive, our highly qualified therapists are prepared to meet your specific needs. We proudly offer counseling for children starting at age 5 and for adults up to age 75. Our comprehensive services include couples counseling, individual counseling, family counseling, mental health counseling, and group therapy. Our experienced therapists specialize in trauma counseling (including sexual abuse), ADHD in children, and Christian counseling. Rest assured that regardless of your religious beliefs, we are here to support you. At Thrive, everyone is welcome.
Melissa Pesce
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CST
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Sarasota, FL 34236 (Online Only)
The individuals and partners we work with are as diverse as is our therapeutic style.
Let's talk about sex. Are you and your partner experiencing a lack of pleasure? Are you finding it challenging to feel aroused? Do you feel you have lost the "spark"? Are you looking to increase the passion and pleasure you desire in life? Do you want to wake up and feel empowered in your sex life? Sex can be a challenging conversation. Expressing our desires and fantasies can be intimidating. Sometimes we don't know where to begin and other times we can feel that we have expressed ourselves clearly. Over time, partners find themselves having less sex. They feel "too tired", "too busy", "unable to feel aroused".
The individuals and partners we work with are as diverse as is our therapeutic style.
Let's talk about sex. Are you and your partner experiencing a lack of pleasure? Are you finding it challenging to feel aroused? Do you feel you have lost the "spark"? Are you looking to increase the passion and pleasure you desire in life? Do you want to wake up and feel empowered in your sex life? Sex can be a challenging conversation. Expressing our desires and fantasies can be intimidating. Sometimes we don't know where to begin and other times we can feel that we have expressed ourselves clearly. Over time, partners find themselves having less sex. They feel "too tired", "too busy", "unable to feel aroused".
I have experience in helping clients with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, OCD type behaviors/symptoms, motivation, coping, trauma, parenting issues, & depression.
Your journey unfolds through real connections and transformative experiences. Your growth, understanding, and healing are the primary focus that we share. Let's walk together on this path of self-discovery and empowerment. Every story is unique, every voice matters. Whatever your challenge, concerns, or issues may be, therapy can help to improve your life, perspective, and behaviors. All age groups are accepted. I have extensive experience working with young children, teens, and adults.
I have experience in helping clients with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, OCD type behaviors/symptoms, motivation, coping, trauma, parenting issues, & depression.
Your journey unfolds through real connections and transformative experiences. Your growth, understanding, and healing are the primary focus that we share. Let's walk together on this path of self-discovery and empowerment. Every story is unique, every voice matters. Whatever your challenge, concerns, or issues may be, therapy can help to improve your life, perspective, and behaviors. All age groups are accepted. I have extensive experience working with young children, teens, and adults.
Emily Mashburn
Counselor, LMHC, MS, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Fernandina Beach, FL 32034 (Online Only)
Life throws everyone curveballs, and sometimes you need extra support to navigate through these tough and challenging situations. Whether you are dealing with tough life transitions, relationship issues, or dealing with past or present trauma, there is always hope that better days are ahead.
Life throws everyone curveballs, and sometimes you need extra support to navigate through these tough and challenging situations. Whether you are dealing with tough life transitions, relationship issues, or dealing with past or present trauma, there is always hope that better days are ahead.
Brandi Jackson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Orange Park, FL 32073
I specialize in working with adults, couples and vulnerable populations.
My name is Brandi Jackson, Licensed Clinical Social Worker. Are you experiencing a season of loneliness, sadness, worry or self-doubt? Are you tired of existing in a cycle of pain caused by unresolved trauma, toxic relationships or everyday social/cultural injustices? Would you benefit from reconstructing negative thinking, emotional regulation and releasing maladaptive behaviors? If you answered yes to any of these questions you owe it to yourself to find a safe space to start healing. My goal as a clinician is to provide my clients with “safe spaces” to address every day issues that are affecting their quality of life.
I specialize in working with adults, couples and vulnerable populations.
My name is Brandi Jackson, Licensed Clinical Social Worker. Are you experiencing a season of loneliness, sadness, worry or self-doubt? Are you tired of existing in a cycle of pain caused by unresolved trauma, toxic relationships or everyday social/cultural injustices? Would you benefit from reconstructing negative thinking, emotional regulation and releasing maladaptive behaviors? If you answered yes to any of these questions you owe it to yourself to find a safe space to start healing. My goal as a clinician is to provide my clients with “safe spaces” to address every day issues that are affecting their quality of life.
I aim to provide a warm, non-judgmental, and responsive therapeutic relationship environment.
As a clinical psychologist, people contact me for psychotherapy when experiencing emotional pain or distress, within themselves and sometimes their relationships. This pain can feel stuck and take on a life of its own, with ways of coping that no longer seem to be working. Yet the person feels ready for a change - ready to begin a process of growth and healing. Couples approach me for relationship therapy who struggle with disconnection, miscommunication, reactivity - couples stuck in negative patterns. These couples are ready for a change, ready for greater intimacy, security and connection in their most important relationship.
I aim to provide a warm, non-judgmental, and responsive therapeutic relationship environment.
As a clinical psychologist, people contact me for psychotherapy when experiencing emotional pain or distress, within themselves and sometimes their relationships. This pain can feel stuck and take on a life of its own, with ways of coping that no longer seem to be working. Yet the person feels ready for a change - ready to begin a process of growth and healing. Couples approach me for relationship therapy who struggle with disconnection, miscommunication, reactivity - couples stuck in negative patterns. These couples are ready for a change, ready for greater intimacy, security and connection in their most important relationship.
I provide psychotherapy for anxiety, depression, burnout, life transitions & relationship-related issues.
Do our "unprecedented times" leave you constantly feeling overwhelmed and thinking WTF daily? Are you a perfectionist who looks polished and put together personally and professionally but internally you feel like a hot mess? Maybe therapy seems like something you don't "need," but you want to move from surviving to thriving and know something needs to change but you can't identify what it is. I work with human "doers", and type-A's who feel they don't have enough hours in the day to check everything off their to-do list. As a mother and a former corporate executive I help individuals get unstuck and remember who the F they are!
I provide psychotherapy for anxiety, depression, burnout, life transitions & relationship-related issues.
Do our "unprecedented times" leave you constantly feeling overwhelmed and thinking WTF daily? Are you a perfectionist who looks polished and put together personally and professionally but internally you feel like a hot mess? Maybe therapy seems like something you don't "need," but you want to move from surviving to thriving and know something needs to change but you can't identify what it is. I work with human "doers", and type-A's who feel they don't have enough hours in the day to check everything off their to-do list. As a mother and a former corporate executive I help individuals get unstuck and remember who the F they are!
Tracey Nicole Waite
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Oviedo, FL 32765 (Online Only)
I have 22 years post masters clinical experience working with children, adolescents, adults and seniors providing individual, couples, family, and group therapy in a variety of settings working with a wide range of issues and populations.
I have 22 years post masters clinical experience working with children, adolescents, adults and seniors providing individual, couples, family, and group therapy in a variety of settings working with a wide range of issues and populations.
Xiaomin Zhang
Pre-Licensed Professional, RMHCI, MEd, EdS
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Gainesville, FL 32601
We all, at some point in life, feel lost, stuck, disconnected, overwhelmed and want to feel peaceful again. I believe peace comes from a more integrated self, and I will support you to explore your self, bring more awareness and compassion to those parts of you that contain the hard feelings, and facilitate more acceptance within them. I work with adults and couples who experience challenging events like trauma, including childhood trauma, other complex and acute trauma, loss and grief, life transitions, relational problems, anxiety, depression, and intergenerational relationships.
We all, at some point in life, feel lost, stuck, disconnected, overwhelmed and want to feel peaceful again. I believe peace comes from a more integrated self, and I will support you to explore your self, bring more awareness and compassion to those parts of you that contain the hard feelings, and facilitate more acceptance within them. I work with adults and couples who experience challenging events like trauma, including childhood trauma, other complex and acute trauma, loss and grief, life transitions, relational problems, anxiety, depression, and intergenerational relationships.
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Couples today face many complicated and stressful challenges because of our quickly transforming culture.
*NOT CURRENTLY TAKING NEW CLIENTS* Welcome to my psychology practice. Intimate relationships are challenging for just about everyone. Keeping a passionate connection alive over time requires unique skills, persistence and determination. I work with individuals and couples who wish to deepen emotional or sexual intimacy, improve communication, strengthen their romantic bond, heal from affairs, and folks who feel addicted to pornography or other sexual outlets, as well as depression, irritability, anxiety, etc. Probably the best way to get a sense of me quickly is to read my Psychology Today blog, The Future of Intimacy.
Couples today face many complicated and stressful challenges because of our quickly transforming culture.
*NOT CURRENTLY TAKING NEW CLIENTS* Welcome to my psychology practice. Intimate relationships are challenging for just about everyone. Keeping a passionate connection alive over time requires unique skills, persistence and determination. I work with individuals and couples who wish to deepen emotional or sexual intimacy, improve communication, strengthen their romantic bond, heal from affairs, and folks who feel addicted to pornography or other sexual outlets, as well as depression, irritability, anxiety, etc. Probably the best way to get a sense of me quickly is to read my Psychology Today blog, The Future of Intimacy.
Michelle Dugas
Counselor, MA, LPC-S, LMHC
Verified Verified
Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459 (Online Only)
With 15 years of experience as a clinician and more than 30 years of experience in Christian ministry, I am equipped to deal with a broad spectrum of clients and their unique concerns. My areas of expertise are trauma recovery, depression and anxiety, OCD, grief counseling, marriage issues, and adolescent issues. My passion is to guide individuals and couples through life's hurts and trauma to recovery and healing.
With 15 years of experience as a clinician and more than 30 years of experience in Christian ministry, I am equipped to deal with a broad spectrum of clients and their unique concerns. My areas of expertise are trauma recovery, depression and anxiety, OCD, grief counseling, marriage issues, and adolescent issues. My passion is to guide individuals and couples through life's hurts and trauma to recovery and healing.
Florida Christian Counseling Services
Counselor, LMHC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Clearwater, FL 33759
I provide counseling services to individuals and couples.
Are you feeling discouraged, stuck, and hopeless in your life or marriage? Life's negative experiences are causing continued distress and preventing you from reaching your potential. Are you experiencing depression, anxiety, anger issues, relationship challenges and major life changes? are your preteens or teens experiencing behavior problems in school, home setting, or continue to get in trouble with the law?
I provide counseling services to individuals and couples.
Are you feeling discouraged, stuck, and hopeless in your life or marriage? Life's negative experiences are causing continued distress and preventing you from reaching your potential. Are you experiencing depression, anxiety, anger issues, relationship challenges and major life changes? are your preteens or teens experiencing behavior problems in school, home setting, or continue to get in trouble with the law?
B. Marie English-Arterberry
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, QS
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Plantation, FL 33317 (Online Only)
With over, two (2 ) decades of experience, I provide services to individuals, couples, families, organizations, and groups, ages twenty-one (21) years and older.
I believe that each client is simply trying to find ways to cope with the tough challenges that are thrown at them. These challenges can leave you feeling overwhelmed, depressed, and anxious. It is ok to give yourself permission to seek support. I provide my clients with the compassionate support they need. As an interactive therapist, my work is centered around partnering with my clients and provide insightful and practical feedback that helps them tackle obstacles affecting their peace of mind.
With over, two (2 ) decades of experience, I provide services to individuals, couples, families, organizations, and groups, ages twenty-one (21) years and older.
I believe that each client is simply trying to find ways to cope with the tough challenges that are thrown at them. These challenges can leave you feeling overwhelmed, depressed, and anxious. It is ok to give yourself permission to seek support. I provide my clients with the compassionate support they need. As an interactive therapist, my work is centered around partnering with my clients and provide insightful and practical feedback that helps them tackle obstacles affecting their peace of mind.
I'll show you how to identify and challenge the "stinkin' thinkin'", which contributes to feelings of depression and anxiety, substance use, and even problems in couples' relationships.
Therapy you've had has largely felt like a bunch of crap and a total waste of time, right? So many clients tell me about their negative experiences with past therapists, who "just listened" and "didn't really show me how to make anything better." Well, I don't play that game (you are paying for services, after all, right?). I want you to feel you've actually gotten useful skills to improve your situation. I often work with clients with a range of problems and concerns, although I specialize in work with the LGBTQ+ community. I have extensive experience in individual therapy, couples therapy and group therapy.
I'll show you how to identify and challenge the "stinkin' thinkin'", which contributes to feelings of depression and anxiety, substance use, and even problems in couples' relationships.
Therapy you've had has largely felt like a bunch of crap and a total waste of time, right? So many clients tell me about their negative experiences with past therapists, who "just listened" and "didn't really show me how to make anything better." Well, I don't play that game (you are paying for services, after all, right?). I want you to feel you've actually gotten useful skills to improve your situation. I often work with clients with a range of problems and concerns, although I specialize in work with the LGBTQ+ community. I have extensive experience in individual therapy, couples therapy and group therapy.
Life consistently brings challenges and as human beings, we struggle in ways that can be painful and difficult to overcome. I am dual licensed in NY and FL and work with clients via a telemedicine platform. My therapeutic approach is warm, empathic and supportive as I believe that the relationship I develop with clients is tantamount to healing and growth. I believe that positive and lasting change comes from both a deepened understanding and insight into one's self, coupled with the development of coping strategies/skills to manage distress. I am collaborative and work to tailor my treatment to my client's individual needs.
Life consistently brings challenges and as human beings, we struggle in ways that can be painful and difficult to overcome. I am dual licensed in NY and FL and work with clients via a telemedicine platform. My therapeutic approach is warm, empathic and supportive as I believe that the relationship I develop with clients is tantamount to healing and growth. I believe that positive and lasting change comes from both a deepened understanding and insight into one's self, coupled with the development of coping strategies/skills to manage distress. I am collaborative and work to tailor my treatment to my client's individual needs.
I am experienced working with depression, anxiety, mood disorders, stress management, and relationship conflict, as well as more specialized issues with substance abuse, eating disorders, and reentry for the formerly incarcerated.
Every person has their own life experience, struggles, fears, dreams, and worldview. Navigating life can be challenging and therapy helps. Whatever you struggle with, I will help you develop a deeper understanding of yourself, more effective ways of coping, and a plan for change that will improve your overall quality of life. If you have felt the desire for change, but for some reason find yourself stuck and disheartened by failed attempts, I will help you to problem solve and heal along the way.
I am experienced working with depression, anxiety, mood disorders, stress management, and relationship conflict, as well as more specialized issues with substance abuse, eating disorders, and reentry for the formerly incarcerated.
Every person has their own life experience, struggles, fears, dreams, and worldview. Navigating life can be challenging and therapy helps. Whatever you struggle with, I will help you develop a deeper understanding of yourself, more effective ways of coping, and a plan for change that will improve your overall quality of life. If you have felt the desire for change, but for some reason find yourself stuck and disheartened by failed attempts, I will help you to problem solve and heal along the way.
Devin Becker
Mental Health Counselor, MA, LMHC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Winter Springs, FL 32708
Waitlist for new clients
I offer individual, couples, and family therapy.
Feeling alone in our thoughts can be incredibly isolating. My goal as a therapist is to create an environment where you feel safe and open to processing what you need. Taking that first step in putting your mental health first is a difficult one to make, but one that can be incredibly empowering.
I offer individual, couples, and family therapy.
Feeling alone in our thoughts can be incredibly isolating. My goal as a therapist is to create an environment where you feel safe and open to processing what you need. Taking that first step in putting your mental health first is a difficult one to make, but one that can be incredibly empowering.
Jeremy L. White, LCSW, PA
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Naples, FL 34108
Not taking new clients. For 25 years, as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Naples,FL,I find most enjoyable and am fortunate of having the opportunity and challenge to promote mental health well-being to adolescents, adults,parents, couples, & families.My passion,enthusiasm, & commitment strengthen as I gain insights,goals, & modalities toward endorsing proactive & preventative methods that may enable persons not just to survive, but to thrive.Rapid advancements of cutting-edge research in neuroscience & psychosocial development necessitates a more determined, instinctive move toward empowering & encouraging personal growth.
Not taking new clients. For 25 years, as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Naples,FL,I find most enjoyable and am fortunate of having the opportunity and challenge to promote mental health well-being to adolescents, adults,parents, couples, & families.My passion,enthusiasm, & commitment strengthen as I gain insights,goals, & modalities toward endorsing proactive & preventative methods that may enable persons not just to survive, but to thrive.Rapid advancements of cutting-edge research in neuroscience & psychosocial development necessitates a more determined, instinctive move toward empowering & encouraging personal growth.
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Couples Counseling Therapists
Does couples counseling work?
Research shows that couples counseling is effective; it can reduce relationship distress and improve emotional awareness, communication, empathy, intimacy, and overall relationship satisfaction. For example, emotionally focused therapy was found to be effective for about 75 percent of couples, and those benefits lasted at least two years.
When should a couple seek counseling?
Couples can benefit from counseling if they consistently struggle in their relationship. They may have lost the ability to communicate effectively, become entrenched in harmful patterns, begun to fight more than usual, broken the other’s trust, suffered from a mental or physical illness, or faced any number of other challenges. Many therapists offer free consultations, so if a couple isn’t sure whether therapy is necessary, asking directly can provide clarity.
How can I get my partner to go to couples therapy?
The decision to seek couples therapy is often driven by one partner, who then convinces the other to participate. When discussing the idea, the initiator should be direct and assertive. They can state the problems they see and explain how the relationship would benefit from therapy. In more serious cases, they can also explain how their relationship may suffer without making any changes or seeking professional help.
How does a couple prepare for couples counseling?
The anticipation of beginning couples counseling can be difficult—sometimes more difficult than the first session itself. Taking a few moments to reflect can allay those concerns: What are the current challenges? When and how did they begin? What do they want the relationship to look like in the future? Reflecting on these questions can help individuals or couples articulate their goals. Of course, the therapist will also ask questions and guide couples through the process.