Lou Bardach
Registered Clinical Social Worker Intern, MSW (he, him)
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
3 Endorsed
575 49th Street South, Saint Petersburg, FL 33707
Let's Connect (727) 353-5116
I am a Registered Clinical Social Work Intern (RCSWI) working primarily with adults to heal the effects of childhood trauma & other adverse childhood experiences. Being raised in abusive, chaotic, or neglectful environments can result in anxiety, depression, panic attacks, self-esteem issues, relationship/codependency issues, addictions & compulsions, and critical judgment toward oneself and others. I see a wide diversity of clients, but as a gay man experienced in working with LGBTQ+ individuals, I'm particularly interested in helping others heal from the compounding wounds of homophobia and other social oppression.
I am an Internal Family Systems (IFS)-informed practitioner, and I commonly use a “parts” modality with clients. I have my own 12 Step program history, I am intimately familiar with 12 Step culture, and I routinely bring the Adult Children of Alcoholic/Dysfunctional Families (ACA/ACoA) model of healing into my practice (reparenting, inner child work).
I’ve studied Tibetan-style meditation/mindfulness and bring a grounded, person-focused approach to supporting others. I believe that health and well-being are cultivated through self-care - by learning to become one’s own compassionate caregiver. I see it as part of my job to find the healing language and therapeutic approach that will work best for you.
Call or Email Lou Bardach now for a free 15 minute consultation - (727) 353-5116
Let's Connect (727) 353-5116
Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $160
- Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
Insurance
- Aetna
- Cigna and Evernorth
- Florida Blue
- Optum
- UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
Check fees and, if listed, ask to verify your insurance coverage. Email or (727) 353-5116
Lou Bardach
Registered Clinical Social Worker Intern, MSW
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Prelicense by State of Florida / ISW18990 Supervised by Kelsey Ruggiero (Florida / SW17264) Lou Bardach
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (727) 353-5116
Lou Bardach
Registered Clinical Social Worker Intern, MSW
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Trauma and PTSD
- LGBTQ+
- Adult Children of Alcoholics/Dysfunction-ACA/ACoA
Expertise
- Addiction
- Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs)
- Alcohol Use
- Anxiety
- Bisexual
- Chronic Impulsivity
- Codependency
- Depression
- Drug Abuse
- Eating Disorders
- Grief
- Lesbian
- Life Coaching
- Life Transitions
- Men's Issues
- Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
- Open Relationships Non-Monogamy
- Racial Identity
- Relationship Issues
- Self Esteem
- Sex-Positive, Kink Allied
- Sexual Addiction
- Sleep or Insomnia
- Spirituality
- Stress
- Substance Use
Do these issues align with your needs? Email or (727) 353-5116
Lou Bardach
Registered Clinical Social Worker Intern, MSW
3 Endorsements
Client Focus
Age
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals
Communities
HIV / AIDS Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Transgender Allied
Age
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals
Communities
HIV / AIDS Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Transgender Allied
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Coaching
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Compassion Focused
- Culturally Sensitive
- Emotionally Focused
- Energy Psychology
- Existential
- Internal Family Systems (IFS)
- Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
- Motivational Interviewing
- Person-Centered
- Reparenting
- Strength-Based
- Trauma Focused
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. Email or (727) 353-5116
Lou Bardach
Registered Clinical Social Worker Intern, MSW
Location
Nearby Areas
Call for a free consultation now - (727) 353-5116
Lou Bardach
Registered Clinical Social Worker Intern, MSW