Therapists in Sarasota, FL

Have you found yourself in unexpected circumstances or transitions in life? Are you dealing with something you cannot tell anyone about? Are you having a difficult time with your family or children? Are the teen years more than you thought they would be? Are you experiencing feelings of uncertainty, anxiety, or depression? I get it! You are not the only one; you do not have to go through this alone. Having experienced many of these things, I can relate to your feelings. Allow me to support you in your journey toward health and wholeness.

One of my primary focuses while working with clients is to find the best evidence-based treatment that can help reduce or eliminate unwanted symptoms as well as maladaptive behaviors, thoughts, and patterns. I treat individuals, couples, and families that are aiming towards success in having healthy relationships, communication, boundaries, and goals. I believe it is important that my clients and I are able to form a healthy and trusting therapeutic relationship that prioritizes empathy and positivity. These two factors aid in the commitment towards progression and client satisfaction.

Life isn’t always easy. Sometimes, even the strongest people amongst us need a little bit of help to work through some of life’s more challenging problems. At our practice, our therapists have 50+ years of combined experience. We are experts in what we do and seek to serve our patients with the highest quality of care and the most advanced therapeutic techniques. We use a variety of approaches to treat a wide range of disorders and issues. We specialize in using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Mindfulness Based Interventions, Behavioral Activation, and have a Patient-Centered approach.

I am a mental Health Trauma Counselor bilingual (English and Spanish) with specialty in social work and mental health since 1986. I enjoy my time working with adults, teens and children's. We include the population 5 years or less. Certified by IBCCES as Autism Specialist. Most of my clients are dealing with anxiety, depression, stress, adoption issues, poor parenting skills, ADHD, traumas, marital problems or adjustment. This is what I have do all my life and what I want to continue doing for the rest of my life.

As a committed Christian, I can tell you that we are not exempt from trouble. Sometimes the troubles and losses we experience can cause anxiety, stress, depression, hopelessness and despair. If you experience these things, the wise and courageous thing to do is to ask for help. My counseling style is supportive and compassionate, yet challenging when necessary. If you choose to work with me, I will integrate our Christian faith and value system along with evidence-based treatment strategies to help you move from hopelessness toward freedom and healing.

Hurtado Counseling is dedicated to providing Quality Counseling, Clinical Supervision, Workplace Consultations, Internships, Education & Training, and much more. Hurtado Counseling is made up of a diverse group of counselors with various backgrounds, treatment methods, training, education, and more. However, ALL the Counselors with Hurtado Counseling share a common goal of providing personalized care for their client’s needs. We see all types of needs, offer services from ages 3+, are LGBTQIA+ advocates, utilize a variety of treatment modalities, etc. We aim to personalize your treatment to the best fit for you.

Is your relationship falling short of all that you had hoped it would be? Has the stress from careers, daily living, children or families along with fatigue prevented you from experiencing the closeness and intimacy with your partner that you desire? Do you remember what brought you both together and long for the time when you were both free to just enjoy each other and felt deeply connected? It is easy to become distracted and slip into a routine.I want to help you reconnect with your partner and feel that closeness and love that brought you both together.

I believe all people have the potential to live healthy, happy, fulfilling lives. I also believe that sometimes we need help when we struggle with various issues. It is my honor to sit with you as you share your story and allow yourself to be vulnerable. Together we will work on becoming stronger, acquiring tools, and building skills to manage the many things life throws your way. I use cognitive behavioral therapy, person-centered therapy, talk therapy, solution focused therapy, client-centered and equine assisted therapy, and more. It can be very difficult to reach out for help and I admire your courage in taking that first step.

Let’s address your personal distress and get you to living your best life! We will address your emotional turmoil, rough patches in your life, relationship difficulties, marital distress, high functioning autism, difficulties fitting into to society, and mood disorders. Marina has experience working with anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, psychosis, and relationship difficulties for many years. Marina has lived in more than one country and has personal experience in adjusting to western and eastern cultures.