Therapists in Florida
Many experiences over the years led me to value authenticity and to help others find their authentic self. It is my philosophy that we cannot be authentic because of the blockage inside of us; this blockage can inhibit life and cause us to seek many substitutes for true happiness. Many times we encounter difficulties in life and cannot find the answer or tool(s) to help us to continue to be successful. Or, maybe you are a person that feels as though you have never achieved success in your life? Regardless of the reason for you visiting this page today, I am available to help you.
Many experiences over the years led me to value authenticity and to help others find their authentic self. It is my philosophy that we cannot be authentic because of the blockage inside of us; this blockage can inhibit life and cause us to seek many substitutes for true happiness. Many times we encounter difficulties in life and cannot find the answer or tool(s) to help us to continue to be successful. Or, maybe you are a person that feels as though you have never achieved success in your life? Regardless of the reason for you visiting this page today, I am available to help you.
I have over 12 years of experience working in multiple settings. After extensive training and practice, I have narrowed my private practice to especially focus on my greatest passions of empowerment, assertiveness, relationships, health & wellness, perinatal challenges, and "mompreneurship." So many of us struggle with self-esteem issues, assertiveness/boundary issues and the need for greater balance with work, family and self-care. I help people find their voice, their self-worth, improve their relationships and time management so that they can live a great lifestyle that fosters happiness and wellness.
I have over 12 years of experience working in multiple settings. After extensive training and practice, I have narrowed my private practice to especially focus on my greatest passions of empowerment, assertiveness, relationships, health & wellness, perinatal challenges, and "mompreneurship." So many of us struggle with self-esteem issues, assertiveness/boundary issues and the need for greater balance with work, family and self-care. I help people find their voice, their self-worth, improve their relationships and time management so that they can live a great lifestyle that fosters happiness and wellness.
Are you feeling stuck in making a change? Do you need help with accomplishing goals in your life? Do you need assistance through a life transition? I am an effective, and responsive therapist with 30 years of experience. Clients feel comfortable with me. MY LEVEL OF EXPERTISE, EMPATHY, and QUALITY CARE, RESULTS IN SUCCESS FOR MY CLIENTS. Counseling with individuals, couples, familes and adolescents. My strengths include working with persons in life transitions, or personal crisis. Clinical strengths include working with depression, anxiety, addiction, relationship/family issues, and grief/loss.
Are you feeling stuck in making a change? Do you need help with accomplishing goals in your life? Do you need assistance through a life transition? I am an effective, and responsive therapist with 30 years of experience. Clients feel comfortable with me. MY LEVEL OF EXPERTISE, EMPATHY, and QUALITY CARE, RESULTS IN SUCCESS FOR MY CLIENTS. Counseling with individuals, couples, familes and adolescents. My strengths include working with persons in life transitions, or personal crisis. Clinical strengths include working with depression, anxiety, addiction, relationship/family issues, and grief/loss.
Seeking therapy can feel daunting, especially when you’ve been carrying a lot on your own. You may be feeling overwhelmed, emotionally drained, or stuck—perhaps due to relationship strain, family dynamics, life transitions, or the pressure of trying to hold everything together. Even when you’re thoughtful and self-aware, it can still feel difficult to make sense of your experiences or know how to move forward.
Seeking therapy can feel daunting, especially when you’ve been carrying a lot on your own. You may be feeling overwhelmed, emotionally drained, or stuck—perhaps due to relationship strain, family dynamics, life transitions, or the pressure of trying to hold everything together. Even when you’re thoughtful and self-aware, it can still feel difficult to make sense of your experiences or know how to move forward.
You’re driven, successful, and high-achieving but under the surface, you feel anxious, overwhelmed, or unsure of yourself. You overthink everything, question your worth, and feel like your mind never quiets down. You might be navigating burnout, a big life transition, or struggling to feel secure in your relationships. Maybe you’re caught in loops of doubt, wondering if you’re with the right person, or if you’ll ever find someone who truly sees you. What you want most is to feel calm, confident, and secure, not just getting through the day, but actually enjoying it.
You’re driven, successful, and high-achieving but under the surface, you feel anxious, overwhelmed, or unsure of yourself. You overthink everything, question your worth, and feel like your mind never quiets down. You might be navigating burnout, a big life transition, or struggling to feel secure in your relationships. Maybe you’re caught in loops of doubt, wondering if you’re with the right person, or if you’ll ever find someone who truly sees you. What you want most is to feel calm, confident, and secure, not just getting through the day, but actually enjoying it.
You may feel anxious, emotionally reactive, or internally unsettled, even though you are thoughtful, capable, and self-aware. You might notice repeating patterns in relationships, difficulty feeling emotionally grounded, or a sense that you rely too much on reassurance or external validation. Perhaps you’ve done therapy or personal growth work and gained insight, yet still feel stuck. What you want is not to be fixed, but to feel calmer inside yourself — more stable, confident, and able to navigate life and relationships with clarity and self-trust.
You may feel anxious, emotionally reactive, or internally unsettled, even though you are thoughtful, capable, and self-aware. You might notice repeating patterns in relationships, difficulty feeling emotionally grounded, or a sense that you rely too much on reassurance or external validation. Perhaps you’ve done therapy or personal growth work and gained insight, yet still feel stuck. What you want is not to be fixed, but to feel calmer inside yourself — more stable, confident, and able to navigate life and relationships with clarity and self-trust.
"What lies behind us and what lies before us are tiny matters compared to what lies within us" Ralph Waldo Emerson.
I'm here to help you find that strength within you.
"What lies behind us and what lies before us are tiny matters compared to what lies within us" Ralph Waldo Emerson.
I'm here to help you find that strength within you.
Now accepting clients in FL and VA. Let's talk about it. Sometimes the hardest part about therapy is getting started. Finding the right provider, learning to accept help, and showing up to that intake session can be life changing. Make your mental health a priority- after all, your relationship with yourself is the most important (and longest) relationship that you will ever have! Together, we can work to reach your goals and improve your day to day living. It can also provide you with a safe and supportive space in which you can feel heard, validated, and understood.
Now accepting clients in FL and VA. Let's talk about it. Sometimes the hardest part about therapy is getting started. Finding the right provider, learning to accept help, and showing up to that intake session can be life changing. Make your mental health a priority- after all, your relationship with yourself is the most important (and longest) relationship that you will ever have! Together, we can work to reach your goals and improve your day to day living. It can also provide you with a safe and supportive space in which you can feel heard, validated, and understood.
If you’ve asked yourself this question, “Why does life feel like it’s one thing after another?” You might be feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or drained. Maybe your self-esteem has taken a hit, and motivation feels hard to find. Life can throw curveballs, and when it does, it’s okay to need support. Seeking help isn’t a sign of weakness, it’s an act of courage and self-care. With the right guidance, you can come out stronger, more balanced, and more confident. I'm glad you're taking that first step today!
If you’ve asked yourself this question, “Why does life feel like it’s one thing after another?” You might be feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or drained. Maybe your self-esteem has taken a hit, and motivation feels hard to find. Life can throw curveballs, and when it does, it’s okay to need support. Seeking help isn’t a sign of weakness, it’s an act of courage and self-care. With the right guidance, you can come out stronger, more balanced, and more confident. I'm glad you're taking that first step today!
Positive Solutions Therapy
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMHC, LMFT, QS
2 Endorsed
Sarasota, FL 34231
As a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, I am dedicated to helping individuals, couples, and families navigate life's most challenging moments. With specialized certification in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), I provide evidence-based care tailored to those struggling with trauma, depression, anxiety and life's transitions. I have extensive experience in couples counseling and work with partners facing marital challenges, communication breakdowns and relational conflict, helping rebuild trust and connection. I help guide parents navigate challenging family dynamics.
As a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, I am dedicated to helping individuals, couples, and families navigate life's most challenging moments. With specialized certification in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), I provide evidence-based care tailored to those struggling with trauma, depression, anxiety and life's transitions. I have extensive experience in couples counseling and work with partners facing marital challenges, communication breakdowns and relational conflict, helping rebuild trust and connection. I help guide parents navigate challenging family dynamics.
Are you tired of carrying everything on your own? Maybe you’re feeling anxious, low, or stuck in patterns that trace back to family, culture, or systems that never fully saw you. You might want deeper connection but feel unsure how to trust yourself or others yet. If you’re looking for a space where you don’t have to explain or defend who you are, where you can slow down, make sense of your experiences, and feel more grounded, you’re in the right place. I work with people who want more than symptom relief and are seeking clarity, self-trust, and more meaningful relationships.
Are you tired of carrying everything on your own? Maybe you’re feeling anxious, low, or stuck in patterns that trace back to family, culture, or systems that never fully saw you. You might want deeper connection but feel unsure how to trust yourself or others yet. If you’re looking for a space where you don’t have to explain or defend who you are, where you can slow down, make sense of your experiences, and feel more grounded, you’re in the right place. I work with people who want more than symptom relief and are seeking clarity, self-trust, and more meaningful relationships.
I work with women who are the backbone of their friends and loved ones. You've accomplished so much, but I understand that sometimes it feels like you're fighting a silent battle, trying to keep everything together.
I work with women who are the backbone of their friends and loved ones. You've accomplished so much, but I understand that sometimes it feels like you're fighting a silent battle, trying to keep everything together.
I possess a diverse range of expertise spanning both developmental stages and life challenges. In late childhood and adult transitions, I adeptly guide individuals through significant life changes, whether transitioning into adulthood or navigating pivotal milestones in their personal journey. My specialization in parenting equips me to support caregivers in fostering healthy relationships and effective communication within their families. My proficiency extends to addressing a spectrum of clinical issues, including anxiety, depression, mood disorders, and anger management. Through my therapeutic interventions, which are grounded in
I possess a diverse range of expertise spanning both developmental stages and life challenges. In late childhood and adult transitions, I adeptly guide individuals through significant life changes, whether transitioning into adulthood or navigating pivotal milestones in their personal journey. My specialization in parenting equips me to support caregivers in fostering healthy relationships and effective communication within their families. My proficiency extends to addressing a spectrum of clinical issues, including anxiety, depression, mood disorders, and anger management. Through my therapeutic interventions, which are grounded in
I'm Marisol, a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with over 20 years of experience specializing in helping women navigate life transitions, heal attachment wounds, and rediscover their authentic selves. I graduated in 2007 with a master's degree in mental health and have dedicated my career to understanding how our early experiences shape who we become, and more importantly, how we can transform those patterns.
My journey began working extensively with children impacted by trauma, utilizing EMDR and trauma-informed modalities.
I'm Marisol, a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with over 20 years of experience specializing in helping women navigate life transitions, heal attachment wounds, and rediscover their authentic selves. I graduated in 2007 with a master's degree in mental health and have dedicated my career to understanding how our early experiences shape who we become, and more importantly, how we can transform those patterns.
My journey began working extensively with children impacted by trauma, utilizing EMDR and trauma-informed modalities.
I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in Florida who would love to hear your story and help you achieve your goals. In my work as a counselor I enjoy helping children, adolescent and adult clients with a wide range of concerns including anxiety and stress management, coping skills, depression, relationship issues, parenting issues, life changes, grief and loss, and self esteem.
I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in Florida who would love to hear your story and help you achieve your goals. In my work as a counselor I enjoy helping children, adolescent and adult clients with a wide range of concerns including anxiety and stress management, coping skills, depression, relationship issues, parenting issues, life changes, grief and loss, and self esteem.
As a licensed marriage and family therapist with over 20 years of experience, I help clients navigate some of the most difficult transitions in life — divorce, breakups, grief, anxiety, depression, and identity loss. If your life looks completely different than the one you imagined, you're not alone. Many of my clients come to therapy feeling untethered and unsure of how to reconnect with themselves after something life-altering. Rebuilding your life can feel overwhelming, but together, we’ll make space for healing, clarity, and growth.
As a licensed marriage and family therapist with over 20 years of experience, I help clients navigate some of the most difficult transitions in life — divorce, breakups, grief, anxiety, depression, and identity loss. If your life looks completely different than the one you imagined, you're not alone. Many of my clients come to therapy feeling untethered and unsure of how to reconnect with themselves after something life-altering. Rebuilding your life can feel overwhelming, but together, we’ll make space for healing, clarity, and growth.
While joy in life is a birthright, it often lies dormant in the face of obstacles. I can help you encounter these obstacles to discover growth, opportunity, and a more accurate sense of self.
I work with a broad spectrum of people who may feel stuck or victimized in a variety of ways. I am trauma and addiction informed and affirming of all belief systems and identities.
My goal is to tune into your inherent resilience, resourcefulness, and capacity for healing to turn wounds into gifts.
While joy in life is a birthright, it often lies dormant in the face of obstacles. I can help you encounter these obstacles to discover growth, opportunity, and a more accurate sense of self.
I work with a broad spectrum of people who may feel stuck or victimized in a variety of ways. I am trauma and addiction informed and affirming of all belief systems and identities.
My goal is to tune into your inherent resilience, resourcefulness, and capacity for healing to turn wounds into gifts.
If you're struggling to cope with stressors and triggers in day to day life, we are here to help. We know how debilitating and confusing it can be to navigate dealing with your own thoughts and emotions on a consistent basis. We are here to help you learn how to meet your needs and have improvement in your overall well being and mental health.
If you're struggling to cope with stressors and triggers in day to day life, we are here to help. We know how debilitating and confusing it can be to navigate dealing with your own thoughts and emotions on a consistent basis. We are here to help you learn how to meet your needs and have improvement in your overall well being and mental health.
I'm a compassionate and collaborative therapist who believes in creating a safe, nonjudgmental space where clients can be fully seen and heard. I bring a person-centered, trauma-informed approach to my work and draw from evidence-based modalities like CBT, DBT, and CPT to support meaningful growth and healing. Whether you're navigating life transitions, emotional struggles, or past trauma, I’m here to walk alongside you with empathy, honesty, and respect.
I'm a compassionate and collaborative therapist who believes in creating a safe, nonjudgmental space where clients can be fully seen and heard. I bring a person-centered, trauma-informed approach to my work and draw from evidence-based modalities like CBT, DBT, and CPT to support meaningful growth and healing. Whether you're navigating life transitions, emotional struggles, or past trauma, I’m here to walk alongside you with empathy, honesty, and respect.
Hi! My name is Katherine Douglas. I understand life doesn't always go as planned and you might feel like you've lost your way. Sometimes you may experience current or unresolved trauma. Maybe you're a part of the Black or Caribbean community and have specific cultural experiences you're trying to navigate. All which can lead to, relationship troubles, anxiety issues or feelings of depression. These issues can hinder you from being your best self. Imagine waking up and feeling peace and balance within your relationship or overall life. I am passionate in helping you achieve your goals and assisting you in finding your voice.
Hi! My name is Katherine Douglas. I understand life doesn't always go as planned and you might feel like you've lost your way. Sometimes you may experience current or unresolved trauma. Maybe you're a part of the Black or Caribbean community and have specific cultural experiences you're trying to navigate. All which can lead to, relationship troubles, anxiety issues or feelings of depression. These issues can hinder you from being your best self. Imagine waking up and feeling peace and balance within your relationship or overall life. I am passionate in helping you achieve your goals and assisting you in finding your voice.
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How does your Therapist compare?
Average cost per session
$149
Therapists in Florida who prioritize treating:
| 91% | Anxiety |
| 84% | Depression |
| 73% | Self Esteem |
| 69% | Coping Skills |
| 66% | Relationship Issues |
| 65% | Trauma and PTSD |
| 61% | Stress |
Average years in practice
12 Years
Top 3 insurances accepted
| 87% | Aetna |
| 81% | Cigna and Evernorth |
| 63% | UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH |
How Therapists in Florida see their clients
| 54% | In Person and Online | |
| 46% | Online Only |
Gender breakdown
| 82% | Female | |
| 17% | Male | |
| 1% | Non-Binary |