Gulf Shores Counseling Center
LCSW (she, her)
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
6151 Lake Osprey Drive, Suite 300, Sarasota, FL 34240
Let's Connect (941) 841-3625 x101

At Gulf Shores Counseling Center we provide individual, family and couples counseling services to children, adolescents, adults and seniors. Our therapists, in combination, have over 25 years of experience in treating all mental health disorders. Our practice participates with most major commercial insurance plans as well as Tricare, Medicare and many EAP plans so that our counseling services are affordable and easy to access. We offer both in person and telehealth services. If you are seeking to make healthy changes in your life please contact us and we will support you on your journey to mental and emotional wellness.
In addition to being licensed in Florida, we have therapists who are licensed to provide psychotherapy services to clients who reside in the following states: Washington, Nevada, Indiana, Ohio, North Carolina, Louisiana, Montana, and North Dakota.
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Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $100
- Couple Sessions $100
- Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
Payment Methods
American Express, Cash, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, VisaInsurance
- Aetna
- Ambetter
- Anthem
- Blue Shield
- BlueCross and BlueShield
- Carelon Behavioral Health
- Cigna and Evernorth
- Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Florida Blue
- Group Health Incorporated (GHI)
- Health Advocate
- Humana
- Magellan
- Medical Mutual
- Medicare
- Meritain Health
- MultiPlan
- MultiPlan Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS)
- New Directions | Lucet
- Optum
- Oscar Health
- Oxford
- Premera Blue Cross
- Regence
- TELUS Health
- TRICARE
- United Medical Resources (UMR)
- UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
- Out of Network
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Florida / SW10295 Christine Rykiel
- In Practice for 32 years
- License: North Carolina Certification and Licensure Board C015928 / 2023
- License: Washington State Department of Health LW61244334 / 2023
Education and Years In Practice
Additional Credentials
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Depression
- Anxiety
- Trauma and PTSD
Expertise
- ADHD
- Asperger's Syndrome
- Bipolar Disorder
- Codependency
- Coping Skills
- Developmental Disorders
- Emotional Disturbance
- Geriatric and Seniors
- Grief
- Intellectual Disability
- LGBTQ+
- Life Coaching
- Men's Issues
- Mood Disorders
- Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
- Peer Relationships
- Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum
- Stress
- Veterans
- Women's Issues
Gulf Shores Counseling Center
LCSW
Do these issues align with your needs? Email or (941) 841-3625 x101
Client Focus
Age
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Family
Communities
Gay Allied ,
Lesbian Allied
Age
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Family
Communities
Gay Allied ,
Lesbian Allied
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
- Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
- Motivational Interviewing
- Trauma Focused
Gulf Shores Counseling Center
LCSW
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. Email or (941) 841-3625 x101
Location
Primary Location
Gulf Shores Counseling Center
6151 Lake Osprey Drive
Suite 300
Sarasota, FL 34240
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