Therapists in Bradenton, FL

Are you overwhelmed by depression, guilt, anger, fear, alcoholism, drug addition, grief, or heartbreak and feel out of control of your life or relationships? My practice focuses on the individual, family, and marriage in a Christ-centered counseling setting. With a Doctorate in Education-Pastoral Counseling/ MBA in Business, I provide a unique form of therapy addressing your spiritual and professional needs collectively. I seek to assist you in re-shaping the circumstances that have temporarily gotten you off track. You may have experienced a setback but working together we can make this a SET UP for something GREAT!

Many times when people call, they have concerns including: Mental Health issues, Addiction, Family, Couples,Relationships,Problems, Work Stress, Medical Conditions, Trauma, Loss, Grief, or everyday stressors. I will treat you with utmost dignity, and respect, honoring your cultural/ religious values. My creative approaches are what my clients like the best. I have used music, appropriate use of humor, and other artisitc ways to help people express themselves. As a TEAM, we will work TOGETHER to identify, set and achieve your goals, and I give you tangible strategies to reach them.

I am both a Professional Counselor and Rehabilitation Counselor. I conduct therapy sessions in English and in Spanish. I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in the state of New Mexico and a Registered Mental Health Counseling Intern in the state of Florida. ​I have also passed the Florida DCF Level 2 (state and federal) background check which allows me to work with children in school settings. When you're ready... I'm here to offer you a confidential place to be open without fear of judgment. Contact me at Suncoast Psychotherapy and Associates by going to www.SuncoastPsychotherapy.com. Click on New Clients Tab and submit.

Are you struggling with Depression, Anxiety, Stress or Addictions? Are you in the middle of a Crisis? If so I am here to help. I regularly treat CEO's, Professionals, Executives, Elite Athletes, Pastors and other Therapists in addressing issues that they face. I am Identified as a Licensure Supervisor and have trained thousands of therapists for professional development since 1993. I specialize in treating Couples, Men, Male Teens and Women that prefer a male therapist and I have 30 years of experience as a professional counselor.

** Now accepting new clients in person or via telehealth! ** I’m passionate about connecting with others in a meaningful way, sharing their challenges and successes. I view therapy less about giving advice and more about listening, understanding, and problem solving together. I specialize in working with children, tweens, teens, young adults (college) and pre and postpartum moms.

As a licensed mental health counselor with over 15 years of experience, I offer tailored support across diverse age groups. From children and preteens to teenagers, adults, and families, my professional journey is rooted in addressing a wide spectrum of needs and concerns. I am committed to understanding the unique challenges each individual and family face, fostering a collaborative environment that promotes growth, resilience, and overall well-being.

If you feel stuck, confused, locked in the same "dance" in your thoughts, behavior, and relationships, I will help you with the untangling. We will work together to find patterns, solve problems, and develop resilience and self-awareness. I work with individuals, families, and couples, and particularly enjoy young children and adolescents. I am particularly interesting in working with Gifted children and their parents...doing assessments, determining strengths and weaknesses, and helping families with the special opportunities involved. I also specialize in Couples work, using techniques that are evidence based and effective. I provide private Gifted Testing and ADHD, Learning Differences, and Memory Screening evaluations.

I have a warm, interactive style. I strive to create a safe, respectful environment. I believe we can utilize challenges to create opportunities. We are all capable of improving the quality of our lives when we learn how to embrace challenges and overcome obstacles/self-doubts. I use a practical common sense approach focusing on the most distressing issues first. I will encourage new techniques to develop a positive plan of action.

Hello there, and welcome to my profile. My decision to work in this field was fueled by my observations of my mom's experiences with mental health treatment. As a result, I have strong compassion for people and I approach treatment differently. I am constantly looking for new and effective treatments that can be pleasant and enjoyable. I am a huge animal lover and I believe that animals enrich our lives and trigger our natural compassion for others. This is why I incorporate animals in my practice. There is nothing more uplifting than to be greeted by two wagging tails.

I invite you to approach life's obstacles with a new skill set. I specialize in helping adults, adolescents, children , couples and families increase coping skills and find effective methods for happiness. Reduction of anxiety, mindfulness meditation, CBT, coping with depression, circular thinking . OCD , Autism Spectrum/ADHD/neurodiversities , infidelity and men's relationship issues are specialties. I work with a one stop shopping counseling team specialists with a variety of experience

Welcome to my practice, where I am dedicated to providing compassionate support for individuals, couples, and children navigating emotional, social, or adjustment challenges. Whether rooted in depression, anxiety, OCD, or complex trauma, I offer a diverse range of therapeutic interventions tailored to the unique needs of each client. Collaboratively, we develop and monitor treatment plans to ensure they align with your specific goals and preferences. Treatment modalities include CBT, DBT, EMDR, ACT, and play therapy.