Therapists in Osprey, FL
Dora Limoncelli
Counselor, MA, LMHC, NCC
Verified Verified
Osprey, FL 34229 (Online Only)
What is the goal of Mental Health Counseling?
To explore the client's own energy and determination to reverse a cycle of behaviors that are destructive to self and relationships. I strive to create a counseling relationship that is non judgmental, safe, secure, and accepting.
You, the client, are unique, worthy and capable of change.
You can move from a position of helplessness to a feeling of control and responsibility for your own behaviors and determine your own destiny.
Call my office to discuss ways I can assist you in leading a happier and healthier life.
What is the goal of Mental Health Counseling?
To explore the client's own energy and determination to reverse a cycle of behaviors that are destructive to self and relationships. I strive to create a counseling relationship that is non judgmental, safe, secure, and accepting.
You, the client, are unique, worthy and capable of change.
You can move from a position of helplessness to a feeling of control and responsibility for your own behaviors and determine your own destiny.
Call my office to discuss ways I can assist you in leading a happier and healthier life.
Scott Makowske
Counselor, MS, LMHC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Osprey, FL 34229
While my most extensive experience is in addictions treatment and substance abuse counseling, I have a passion for trauma, mental health, and family therapies as well. Even from my early beginnings in this career, my focus and ultimate goal has always been to help people from every walk of life, no matter their history or background. I prioritize getting to know my clients as individuals and tailoring my treatments specifically to each one. I take a “whole life” approach, focusing not only on personal issues, but taking a deep look into relationships with family and friends, ideas of value systems, and beliefs about oneself.
While my most extensive experience is in addictions treatment and substance abuse counseling, I have a passion for trauma, mental health, and family therapies as well. Even from my early beginnings in this career, my focus and ultimate goal has always been to help people from every walk of life, no matter their history or background. I prioritize getting to know my clients as individuals and tailoring my treatments specifically to each one. I take a “whole life” approach, focusing not only on personal issues, but taking a deep look into relationships with family and friends, ideas of value systems, and beliefs about oneself.
Kara Bumgarner
Counselor, MA, LMHC
Verified Verified
Osprey, FL 34229
Not accepting new clients
It has been said "if you have a pulse, then you have problems." Sometimes, we encounter situations in our lives that challenge our ability to overcome them. Grief, life transitions, relationship struggles, depression, and anxiety are just a few of the issues we can experience throughout our lives. We all need someone who can give us sound, unbiased, and healthy advice to help us feel that we are able to cope and not allow our circumstances to dictate our mental health. We all want to live our best lives now. I am a solution-focused therapist and will work to give you the tools necessary to manage your problem situations.
It has been said "if you have a pulse, then you have problems." Sometimes, we encounter situations in our lives that challenge our ability to overcome them. Grief, life transitions, relationship struggles, depression, and anxiety are just a few of the issues we can experience throughout our lives. We all need someone who can give us sound, unbiased, and healthy advice to help us feel that we are able to cope and not allow our circumstances to dictate our mental health. We all want to live our best lives now. I am a solution-focused therapist and will work to give you the tools necessary to manage your problem situations.
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Taylor Southland
Registered Mental Health Counselor Intern, MA, RMHCI
Verified Verified
Sarasota, FL 34233
Taylor is a Registered Mental Health Counselor Intern in the state of Florida and is being supervised by Lauren Mauck, LMFT,CSAT, QS. She recently graduated with her Master's in Marriage, Couple's, and Family Counseling from Regent University. Taylor is passionate about working with teenagers, young adults, and women through relational and family issues, especially when a loved one exhibits tendencies of narcissistic or borderline personality disorder. Taylor is beginning her Certified Sex Addiction Therapist (CSAT) training in January 2022 to specialize in betrayal trauma and female sex and love addiction.
Taylor is a Registered Mental Health Counselor Intern in the state of Florida and is being supervised by Lauren Mauck, LMFT,CSAT, QS. She recently graduated with her Master's in Marriage, Couple's, and Family Counseling from Regent University. Taylor is passionate about working with teenagers, young adults, and women through relational and family issues, especially when a loved one exhibits tendencies of narcissistic or borderline personality disorder. Taylor is beginning her Certified Sex Addiction Therapist (CSAT) training in January 2022 to specialize in betrayal trauma and female sex and love addiction.
Serenity Psychotherapy LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMHC
Verified Verified
Sarasota, FL 34232 (Online Only)
Getting to the root of your pain, learning to deal with it, building upon your strengths then learning to act versus react to people and events is the goal of our approach. We have a long history of working with diverse populations, who have developed varied problems: Mental Health, Substance Abuse, Marital, Parenting, Occupational, grief and more Our approach is to work with your strengths; help you to develop new views and skills and then organize them into a plan that works in obtaining your goals. As a psychotherapy group practice, we can see just about anyone no matter what you're dealing with.
Getting to the root of your pain, learning to deal with it, building upon your strengths then learning to act versus react to people and events is the goal of our approach. We have a long history of working with diverse populations, who have developed varied problems: Mental Health, Substance Abuse, Marital, Parenting, Occupational, grief and more Our approach is to work with your strengths; help you to develop new views and skills and then organize them into a plan that works in obtaining your goals. As a psychotherapy group practice, we can see just about anyone no matter what you're dealing with.
Gwen H. Pearlstein
Counselor, PhD, LMHC, MFT
Verified Verified
Sarasota, FL 34231
In marital/family therapy, I work with couples and family systems experiencing turmoil in their relationship.
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.
In marital/family therapy, I work with couples and family systems experiencing turmoil in their relationship.
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.
Bruce A Robertson
Counselor, MS, LMHC
Verified Verified
Siesta Key, FL 34242
Besides working with clients daily, I teach and train psychotherapists and Marriage and Family therapists.
For 36 years I have worked as a psychotherapist to help individuals, couples and families find their way to a healthy, satisfying and happy life. I create a supportive, caring and empathetic environment to help you work through the difficulties you face. We not only talk about what you are struggling with, but we will find ways to have a deeper understanding of the patterns of behavior that have gotten in the way of you finding useful and creative solutions. I provide various forms of TeleHealth Therapy with FaceTime, Zoom or Phone sessions.
Besides working with clients daily, I teach and train psychotherapists and Marriage and Family therapists.
For 36 years I have worked as a psychotherapist to help individuals, couples and families find their way to a healthy, satisfying and happy life. I create a supportive, caring and empathetic environment to help you work through the difficulties you face. We not only talk about what you are struggling with, but we will find ways to have a deeper understanding of the patterns of behavior that have gotten in the way of you finding useful and creative solutions. I provide various forms of TeleHealth Therapy with FaceTime, Zoom or Phone sessions.
Reflections Counseling & Coaching
MA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Sarasota, FL 34232
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At Reflections, we love helping people to find peace and joy again, and to experience their personal, family, and financial dreams coming true as well. We help our clients to deal with problematic thoughts and behaviors and life stress in general also. We work from a Christian framework and we "dig" only as deeply as needed to correct the problem(s). Our coaches specifically focus on meeting your goals for a promising future! In addition to our in-person work, we also offer online courses that individuals can take in the privacy of their own home!
Order my book, RELATE: A Guide to Marriage &Relationship Repair at Amazon.
At Reflections, we love helping people to find peace and joy again, and to experience their personal, family, and financial dreams coming true as well. We help our clients to deal with problematic thoughts and behaviors and life stress in general also. We work from a Christian framework and we "dig" only as deeply as needed to correct the problem(s). Our coaches specifically focus on meeting your goals for a promising future! In addition to our in-person work, we also offer online courses that individuals can take in the privacy of their own home!
Robert Bakst
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CAP
Verified Verified
Siesta Key, FL 34242 (Online Only)
I have over 30 years of experienced providing therapeutic services for clients dealing with addiction, anxiety, bereavement, depression, stress, trauma, and life transitions. The services I provide are individual, marital, and family therapy for families and adults. A positive treatment outcome will enhance your self-esteem and improve your mood by assisting you in developing the tools to deal effectively with your problems.
I have over 30 years of experienced providing therapeutic services for clients dealing with addiction, anxiety, bereavement, depression, stress, trauma, and life transitions. The services I provide are individual, marital, and family therapy for families and adults. A positive treatment outcome will enhance your self-esteem and improve your mood by assisting you in developing the tools to deal effectively with your problems.
Lauren Mauck
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, QS, CSAT
Verified Verified
Sarasota, FL 34233
We take a unique approach to treating this issue focusing on the trauma aspect for the betrayed spouse and rebuilding trust and safety before any "traditional" marriage counseling occurs.
Discovering that your spouse has been involved in betrayal behaviors such as affairs and/or pornography is one of the most devastating experiences one can incur. I am the Co-Director of the Wellspring Program at Eagles Wing's Counseling Center which is a comprehensive program designed to help both the wounded spouse and the offending spouse navigate through and heal from what has happened. Whether you are staying together, divorcing, or unsure of what you want for the future, there is hope and healing for you!
We take a unique approach to treating this issue focusing on the trauma aspect for the betrayed spouse and rebuilding trust and safety before any "traditional" marriage counseling occurs.
Discovering that your spouse has been involved in betrayal behaviors such as affairs and/or pornography is one of the most devastating experiences one can incur. I am the Co-Director of the Wellspring Program at Eagles Wing's Counseling Center which is a comprehensive program designed to help both the wounded spouse and the offending spouse navigate through and heal from what has happened. Whether you are staying together, divorcing, or unsure of what you want for the future, there is hope and healing for you!
Natali Efstathiou
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Venice, FL 34293 (Online Only)
I have over 10 years of experience in the mental health field in a variety of settings (private practice, community mental health, university counseling center, state hospital, and in-home services). My services include individual, family, and couples/marital therapy. I primarily work with adults and couples. I believe that disturbances of thought, feeling, and behavior are caused by ‘obstacles’ to healthy brain functioning. My role as a therapist is to remove the obstacles that stand in the way of you having 100% of your intellect, wisdom, passion, humor, curiosity, energy, logic, creativity, and joyfulness available to you!
I have over 10 years of experience in the mental health field in a variety of settings (private practice, community mental health, university counseling center, state hospital, and in-home services). My services include individual, family, and couples/marital therapy. I primarily work with adults and couples. I believe that disturbances of thought, feeling, and behavior are caused by ‘obstacles’ to healthy brain functioning. My role as a therapist is to remove the obstacles that stand in the way of you having 100% of your intellect, wisdom, passion, humor, curiosity, energy, logic, creativity, and joyfulness available to you!
Changing Phases
Counselor, LCPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Sarasota, FL 34232
My outlook on life is that we are all on a journey. Some people move faster than others. Some need a helping hand along the way; but we can all arrive to where we are going, where we want to be…every single one of us. I am here to help motivate when you lack motivation. I am here to listen when you feel unheard. I am here to push when you feel weak, or pull when you don’t feel strong enough. I’m also here to sit with you when you aren’t ready or feel unable to make a decision. I am here at your pace.
My outlook on life is that we are all on a journey. Some people move faster than others. Some need a helping hand along the way; but we can all arrive to where we are going, where we want to be…every single one of us. I am here to help motivate when you lack motivation. I am here to listen when you feel unheard. I am here to push when you feel weak, or pull when you don’t feel strong enough. I’m also here to sit with you when you aren’t ready or feel unable to make a decision. I am here at your pace.
Janis Weinberg Gold
Counselor, MEd, LMHC
Verified Verified
Sarasota, FL 34238 (Online Only)
It can be hard to find a therapist and it is important to pick someone who has the skills and experience to help you. My clinical background as well as my compassion and solution focused approach, make me an ideal choice for you. My clients are teens and adults struggling to manage their overwhelming emotions, anxiety, anger or depression, and persons with learning differences. Others are concerned about the impact of alcohol or drug addiction on their lives. Many want to improve their relationships by learning how to communicate more effectively while coping with life's many challenges.
It can be hard to find a therapist and it is important to pick someone who has the skills and experience to help you. My clinical background as well as my compassion and solution focused approach, make me an ideal choice for you. My clients are teens and adults struggling to manage their overwhelming emotions, anxiety, anger or depression, and persons with learning differences. Others are concerned about the impact of alcohol or drug addiction on their lives. Many want to improve their relationships by learning how to communicate more effectively while coping with life's many challenges.
Kimberly S Benson
Counselor, EdD, LMHC, CAP, CCTP, QS
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Sarasota, FL 34233
It is my goal and priority to provide an environment that enhances growth and change within your life. I believe in assisting people in attaining resolution with their past and working towards a healthier present and future. Helping others grow through pain and attain a new healthy way of living is my personal and professional passion. I offer Individual Therapy, Family Therapy, & Couples Counseling. In addition to these treatment modalities I also provide expressive art therapy with children, adolescents and adults upon request. I facilitate Supervision for Mental Health Counselors seeking licensure in the state of Florida.
It is my goal and priority to provide an environment that enhances growth and change within your life. I believe in assisting people in attaining resolution with their past and working towards a healthier present and future. Helping others grow through pain and attain a new healthy way of living is my personal and professional passion. I offer Individual Therapy, Family Therapy, & Couples Counseling. In addition to these treatment modalities I also provide expressive art therapy with children, adolescents and adults upon request. I facilitate Supervision for Mental Health Counselors seeking licensure in the state of Florida.
DeLorr Pickering
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW, LCSW, IMHP, CCTP
Verified Verified
Sarasota, FL 34233 (Online Only)
Struggling with depression, anxiety, trauma, and other difficulties? Do you find life's transitions difficult? Create the life you love! As a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional, I am certified in Brainspotting, a cutting-edge therapy that helps people process deeply-felt experiences presenting barriers to fulfilling lives. Experience working with: Individuals, couples, families, experiencing anxiety, depression, GLBT issues, domestic violence, sports trauma, performance in athletes, musicians, actors, and test-taking anxiety. Independently licensed in MN, WI, FL, NE, WY. Let's begin creating your happier, healthier life!
Struggling with depression, anxiety, trauma, and other difficulties? Do you find life's transitions difficult? Create the life you love! As a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional, I am certified in Brainspotting, a cutting-edge therapy that helps people process deeply-felt experiences presenting barriers to fulfilling lives. Experience working with: Individuals, couples, families, experiencing anxiety, depression, GLBT issues, domestic violence, sports trauma, performance in athletes, musicians, actors, and test-taking anxiety. Independently licensed in MN, WI, FL, NE, WY. Let's begin creating your happier, healthier life!
Dora Damico
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CCTP-ll, CCATP, CMIC, RYT-200, RTY
Verified Verified
Sarasota, FL 34239
So glad you found your way here! Have you heard the phrase "our issues are in our tissues?" This may sound strange but it’s the reason why traditional talk therapy alone is often not enough. As a result of negative life events, unhealthy relationships, pain, loss, illness, or modern-day stressors, many of us are unable to fully process our emotions, which become stored in our bodies and unconsciously drive our repeated behaviors and thought patterns. We become disconnected not only from those around us but most importantly, from ourselves. In order to move through current challenges, it's necessary to address both mind + body.
So glad you found your way here! Have you heard the phrase "our issues are in our tissues?" This may sound strange but it’s the reason why traditional talk therapy alone is often not enough. As a result of negative life events, unhealthy relationships, pain, loss, illness, or modern-day stressors, many of us are unable to fully process our emotions, which become stored in our bodies and unconsciously drive our repeated behaviors and thought patterns. We become disconnected not only from those around us but most importantly, from ourselves. In order to move through current challenges, it's necessary to address both mind + body.
Mark R Olivere
Counselor, LMHC
Verified Verified
Sarasota, FL 34239 (Online Only)
Telehealth visits are now available. I have been providing counseling to individuals, couples and families since 1998. I have worked with clients from age 5 to 81 in addressing problems with mood and behavior, as well as relationships, and vocational problems. I practice a person-centered approach to your concerns, identify your goals and create a plan to achieve those goals. We may also use strategies from other therapeutic approaches such as cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy, and brief solution-focused therapy.
Telehealth visits are now available. I have been providing counseling to individuals, couples and families since 1998. I have worked with clients from age 5 to 81 in addressing problems with mood and behavior, as well as relationships, and vocational problems. I practice a person-centered approach to your concerns, identify your goals and create a plan to achieve those goals. We may also use strategies from other therapeutic approaches such as cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy, and brief solution-focused therapy.
Kelly Ann Dowiak LPC
Counselor, LMHC, LPC, DBTC, QS
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Sarasota, FL 34241
I offer a Neuro-informed CBT approach combined with DBT-Core Mindfulness skills that promotes balance with effective cognitive, emotional and relational functioning. Therapy is a goal oriented, focusing on needs, expectations, personal goals, problem solving skills and will help you navigate through mood disorders, anxiety, relational challenges, etc.
I offer a Neuro-informed CBT approach combined with DBT-Core Mindfulness skills that promotes balance with effective cognitive, emotional and relational functioning. Therapy is a goal oriented, focusing on needs, expectations, personal goals, problem solving skills and will help you navigate through mood disorders, anxiety, relational challenges, etc.
James M. Benedick
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, EdD
Verified Verified
Venice, FL 34285
Waitlist for new clients
Feeling depressed, anxious, hopeless? You're at the point that you've tried everything you can think of and nothing has worked? Are you feeling more and more stressed? Whether a long-standing mental health problem or something that has just cropped up, interfering with your important relationships and daily activities, I can help by introducing solutions and supporting you as you work your way to the life you want. A lot of times, simple changes in the way you communicate with your significant others can improve bad relationships quickly, improve your self-esteem, and get you back on the path of accomplishing your life goals.
Feeling depressed, anxious, hopeless? You're at the point that you've tried everything you can think of and nothing has worked? Are you feeling more and more stressed? Whether a long-standing mental health problem or something that has just cropped up, interfering with your important relationships and daily activities, I can help by introducing solutions and supporting you as you work your way to the life you want. A lot of times, simple changes in the way you communicate with your significant others can improve bad relationships quickly, improve your self-esteem, and get you back on the path of accomplishing your life goals.
Dr. Todd Snyder
Counselor, EdD, LMHC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Sarasota, FL 34231
Hello and welcome! Are you feeling stressed, overwhelmed or worried in your life? Have you lost interest in doing things that used to be fulfilling? Are you struggling with the pain or anxiety of something that has happened in your life? Have you tried to solve these problems on your own and come to realize you need help from someone else? If your answer to any of these questions is “yes,” then you have made the right choice by being here! I know it’s difficult. You’ve quite likely been considering what to do for a very long time. I’m very pleased you’ve found me and taken the courageous step to be here.
Hello and welcome! Are you feeling stressed, overwhelmed or worried in your life? Have you lost interest in doing things that used to be fulfilling? Are you struggling with the pain or anxiety of something that has happened in your life? Have you tried to solve these problems on your own and come to realize you need help from someone else? If your answer to any of these questions is “yes,” then you have made the right choice by being here! I know it’s difficult. You’ve quite likely been considering what to do for a very long time. I’m very pleased you’ve found me and taken the courageous step to be here.
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Marriage Counseling Therapists
How does marriage counseling work?
Marriage counseling works by teaching couples concrete skills to communicate with one another and solve disagreements in healthy ways. A trained mental health professional works with both members of a couple to explore difficulties the couple may be having and helps them develop skills to address these matters. Couples who don’t have any difficulties but want to prepare for marriage may develop skills for the future.
How long does marriage counseling typically last?
Marriage counseling is a short-term form of therapy; the process may last between four and eight sessions. Other forms of relationship guidance from mental health professionals, such as couples therapy, are longer lasting, may focus on the past rather than just the present, and are tailored to the individual couple and their emotions, history, and patterns in the relationship. Couples therapy often lasts for 12 weeks or longer.
Is marriage counseling effective?
Marriage counseling helps many couples develop relationship skills that may not have been acquired or tested in a relationship; partners may be better able to communicate and address conflict following counseling. However, there are many different forms of marriage counseling, and this form of counseling does not have as strong an evidence base as other modalities such as couples therapy.
Is marriage counseling effective if only one partner wants to go?
Yes, marriage counseling can still be effective if one partner convinces the other to engage in the process. Of course, whether counseling is effective depends on the couple’s commitment to work on their relationship; however, the short-term, skills-based nature of marriage counseling makes it a relatively easy “ask” of a partner, and the hesitant individual may see its value once counseling begins.