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Gulf Shores Counseling Center
LCSW

Gulf Shores Counseling Center

LCSW (she, her)

Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
6151 Lake Osprey Drive, Suite 300, Sarasota, FL 34240
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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.
Take the first step to help. Call or Gulf Shores Counseling Center now - (941) 841-3625 x101

Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Gulf Shores Counseling Center

6151 Lake Osprey Drive

Suite 300

Sarasota, FL 34240 map

(941) 841-3625 x101
I specialize in Depression, Anxiety and Trauma and PTSD 
$100 Per Session, I accept insurance 
I see individuals and families  
Photo of Christine Rykiel - Gulf Shores Counseling Center, LCSW

Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Gulf Shores Counseling Center

6151 Lake Osprey Drive

Suite 300

Sarasota, FL 34240 map

(941) 841-3625 x101
I specialize in Depression, Anxiety and Trauma and PTSD 
$100 Per Session, I accept insurance 
I see individuals and families  

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, Visa

Insurance

  • 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
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For all insurance plans that we are contracted with, we will happily submit claims for services to the insurance company for payment.
Photo of Christine Rykiel - Gulf Shores Counseling Center, LCSW
Gulf Shores Counseling Center
LCSW
or call with questions - (941) 841-3625 x101
"
For all insurance plans that we are contracted with, we will happily submit claims for services to the insurance company for payment.
Photo of Christine Rykiel - Gulf Shores Counseling Center, LCSW
Gulf Shores Counseling Center
LCSW
or call with questions - (941) 841-3625 x101

Qualifications

  • Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Florida / SW10295 Christine Rykiel
  • Education and Years In Practice

  • In Practice for 32 years
  • Additional Credentials

  • License: North Carolina Certification and Licensure Board C015928 / 2023
  • License: Washington State Department of Health LW61244334 / 2023
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We have a team of therapists with over 30 years of experience providing therapy to all ages and for most mental health issues. Our therapists are licensed in FL, OH, WA, NC, ND, NV, LA, IN, MT, MI, WI, TN, AL, and VA to support clients who are interested in telehealth services.
Photo of Christine Rykiel - Gulf Shores Counseling Center, LCSW
Gulf Shores Counseling Center
LCSW
or call with questions - (941) 841-3625 x101
"
We have a team of therapists with over 30 years of experience providing therapy to all ages and for most mental health issues. Our therapists are licensed in FL, OH, WA, NC, ND, NV, LA, IN, MT, MI, WI, TN, AL, and VA to support clients who are interested in telehealth services.
Photo of Christine Rykiel - Gulf Shores Counseling Center, LCSW
Gulf Shores Counseling Center
LCSW
or call with questions - (941) 841-3625 x101

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
Photo of Christine Rykiel - Gulf Shores Counseling Center, LCSW
Gulf Shores Counseling Center
LCSW
Do these issues align with your needs? or (941) 841-3625 x101
Photo of Christine Rykiel - Gulf Shores Counseling Center, LCSW
Gulf Shores Counseling Center
LCSW
Do these issues align with your needs? 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
Photo of Christine Rykiel - Gulf Shores Counseling Center, LCSW
Gulf Shores Counseling Center
LCSW
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. or (941) 841-3625 x101
Photo of Christine Rykiel - Gulf Shores Counseling Center, LCSW
Gulf Shores Counseling Center
LCSW
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. or (941) 841-3625 x101

Location

Primary Location

Gulf Shores Counseling Center

6151 Lake Osprey Drive

Suite 300

Sarasota, FL 34240

(941) 841-3625 x101
Photo of Christine Rykiel - Gulf Shores Counseling Center, LCSW
Gulf Shores Counseling Center
LCSW
Take the first step to help. Call now - (941) 841-3625 x101
Photo of Christine Rykiel - Gulf Shores Counseling Center, LCSW
Gulf Shores Counseling Center
LCSW
Take the first step to help. Call now - (941) 841-3625 x101