Gwen H. Pearlstein
Counselor, PhD, LMHC, MFT
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
Let's Connect (941) 548-4206
Available in-person
Sarasota, FL 34231
Life often presents challenges - family conflict, relationships, eldercare, self-care. Choosing a therapist with advanced clinical knowledge offers you the maximum opportunity to experience contentment in life. Relationship difficulties often escalate - working with an experienced therapist increases the probability of a positive outcome. Parenthood can be challenging; while bringing immense joy, pride, and personal growth, it can also add much stress. Caring for an aging parent can be stressful and challenging for you and your parent(s). An experienced counselor assures your well-being and success in all areas of your life.
I specialize in counseling adults, adolescents, and children suffering with emotional disorders, behavioral disorders, and those experiencing a life-threatening illness. I help clients cope with medical management and create 'quality-of-life'. In marital/family therapy, I work with couples and family systems experiencing turmoil in their relationship.
I have experience in all facets of therapy with adults, adolescents, and children - depression, bi-polar disorder, anxiety, addiction, divorce, bereavement, ADHD both in adults and children/adolescents, Eldercare issues, parenting issues and minimization of interaction conflicts, alternative relationships, career counseling.
Take the first step to help. Call or Email Gwen H. Pearlstein now - (941) 548-4206
Let's Connect (941) 548-4206
Finances
Fees
- Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
Gwen H. Pearlstein
Counselor, PhD, LMHC, MFT
Check fees and, if listed, ask to verify your insurance coverage. Email or (941) 548-4206
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Florida / MH10417 Gwen H. Pearlstein
- In Practice for 18 years
- Attended University of South Florida, Ph.D., LMHC, MFT
- Degree/Diploma from University of South Florida Ph.D., LMHC, MFT
Education and Years In Practice
Additional Credentials
Gwen H. Pearlstein
Counselor, PhD, LMHC, MFT
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. Email or (941) 548-4206
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Emotional Disturbance
- Family Conflict
- Relationship Issues
Expertise
- Addiction
- ADHD
- Adoption
- Alcohol Use
- Anxiety
- Behavioral Issues
- Bipolar Disorder
- Bisexual
- Cancer
- Career Counseling
- Child
- Chronic Impulsivity
- Chronic Relapse
- Codependency
- Coping Skills
- Depression
- Dissociative Disorders (DID)
- Divorce
- Domestic Abuse
- Domestic Violence
- Drug Abuse
- Dual Diagnosis
- Eating Disorders
- Gambling
- Geriatric and Seniors
- Grief
- Impulse Control Disorders
- Infertility
- Internet Addiction
- Lesbian
- LGBTQ+
- Medication Management
- Mood Disorders
- Neurodivergence
- Obesity
- Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
- Oppositional Defiance (ODD)
- Parenting
- Peer Relationships
- Personality Disorders
- Psychosis
- School Issues
- Self Esteem
- Self-Harming
- Sexual Abuse
- Substance Use
- Thinking Disorders
- Transgender
- Trauma and PTSD
- Weight Loss
Gwen H. Pearlstein
Counselor, PhD, LMHC, MFT
Do these issues align with your needs? Email or (941) 548-4206
Client Focus
Age
Children (6 to 10) ,
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Family
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
HIV / AIDS Allied ,
Lesbian Allied
Age
Children (6 to 10) ,
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Family
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
HIV / AIDS Allied ,
Lesbian Allied
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- All therapeutic venues
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Existential
- Family / Marital
- Family Systems
- Integrative
- Multicultural
- Person-Centered Therapy
- Psychodynamic
- Relational
Gwen H. Pearlstein
Counselor, PhD, LMHC, MFT
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. Email or (941) 548-4206