Marriage Counseling Therapists in Port Charlotte, FL
Hi! My name is Charice Calloway, and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I am passionate about helping clients through mental health challenges and unlocking inner strengths. My style and approach to therapy seems to be a good fit for adults who may be dealing with anxiety, depression, trauma, or overall stress. I work to help my clients gain coping skills that lower symptoms and allows them to manage their mental health while also functioning in their preferred way. I work with clients to address unhelpful thought patterns and confidently operate from a version of themselves that they desire.
Hi! My name is Charice Calloway, and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I am passionate about helping clients through mental health challenges and unlocking inner strengths. My style and approach to therapy seems to be a good fit for adults who may be dealing with anxiety, depression, trauma, or overall stress. I work to help my clients gain coping skills that lower symptoms and allows them to manage their mental health while also functioning in their preferred way. I work with clients to address unhelpful thought patterns and confidently operate from a version of themselves that they desire.
No matter where you go, there you are! Change is often hard. Crossway Counseling & Learning Center was founded in 1998 by Cora Taylor, Psy.S., to bring hope and healing for many of the issues in life, both current and past, that keep individuals from becoming the persons they want to be. Some of those issues may be depression, relationships, marriage, divorce, anxiety, stress, trauma, and Long-Covid. My passion is healing. My goal is to help you develop better coping skills for dealing with whatever circumstances have gotten you stuck and unable to move forward in your life and relationships.
No matter where you go, there you are! Change is often hard. Crossway Counseling & Learning Center was founded in 1998 by Cora Taylor, Psy.S., to bring hope and healing for many of the issues in life, both current and past, that keep individuals from becoming the persons they want to be. Some of those issues may be depression, relationships, marriage, divorce, anxiety, stress, trauma, and Long-Covid. My passion is healing. My goal is to help you develop better coping skills for dealing with whatever circumstances have gotten you stuck and unable to move forward in your life and relationships.
Regardless of age, ethnicity, gender and/or marital status; by managing anxiety, depression, low self-worth, stress, and/or trauma you can create the you, you were meant to be.
Have you lost your umph? Have you begun to struggle managing that never ending list of to-do's and responsibilities? Uncertain of your life direction or simply feeling overwhelmed? Being pulled in so many directions, can make taking a breath seem impossible. With the never ending hustle and bustle, experiencing symptoms like: anxiety, depression, low-self worth or negative thinking are more common than you may think. That is just to name a few - what about feeling trauma, helplessness or agitation. The most important thing to remember is YOU ARE NOT ALONE! You deserve to find life fulfillment.
Regardless of age, ethnicity, gender and/or marital status; by managing anxiety, depression, low self-worth, stress, and/or trauma you can create the you, you were meant to be.
Have you lost your umph? Have you begun to struggle managing that never ending list of to-do's and responsibilities? Uncertain of your life direction or simply feeling overwhelmed? Being pulled in so many directions, can make taking a breath seem impossible. With the never ending hustle and bustle, experiencing symptoms like: anxiety, depression, low-self worth or negative thinking are more common than you may think. That is just to name a few - what about feeling trauma, helplessness or agitation. The most important thing to remember is YOU ARE NOT ALONE! You deserve to find life fulfillment.
Other clients include those experiencing bouts of depression, and those that are having marital issues.
My name is Brenda Woods and I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) based in the Tampa Bay Area. I work with Children and specialize in Anxiety, Stress, Depression, PTSD, and Self-esteem using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Spirituality, and Mindfulness Therapy in order to help my clients make progress toward their goals. I have found that my style and approach are a good fit for Adults, both single and married. I work to help my clients navigate the muddy waters of being newly married, along with being new parents as well. Their difficulties will take the form of Anxiety, Depression, and can lead to separation and divorce.
Other clients include those experiencing bouts of depression, and those that are having marital issues.
My name is Brenda Woods and I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) based in the Tampa Bay Area. I work with Children and specialize in Anxiety, Stress, Depression, PTSD, and Self-esteem using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Spirituality, and Mindfulness Therapy in order to help my clients make progress toward their goals. I have found that my style and approach are a good fit for Adults, both single and married. I work to help my clients navigate the muddy waters of being newly married, along with being new parents as well. Their difficulties will take the form of Anxiety, Depression, and can lead to separation and divorce.
Dandelion Behavioral Health
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Port Charlotte, FL 33948
At Dandelion Behavioral Health, we recognize that life comes with a variety of challenges! We are here to help when life becomes overwhelming and at times seems impossible. We provide individual, marriage, and family therapy. We see individuals of all ages and we meet you where you are in your journey. We understand the importance of building a positive therapeutic relationship based on trust. We will provide you with a safe space where you will feel understood in order to help you or your family heal and become the best version of yourselves. Let us guide you to a new beginning of happiness and fulfillment today.
At Dandelion Behavioral Health, we recognize that life comes with a variety of challenges! We are here to help when life becomes overwhelming and at times seems impossible. We provide individual, marriage, and family therapy. We see individuals of all ages and we meet you where you are in your journey. We understand the importance of building a positive therapeutic relationship based on trust. We will provide you with a safe space where you will feel understood in order to help you or your family heal and become the best version of yourselves. Let us guide you to a new beginning of happiness and fulfillment today.
Catherine Bukovitz
Counselor, EdD, LPC, LMHC, NCC, CAP
Verified Verified
Port Charlotte, FL 33980 (Online Only)
A happy life is your birthright. Together in a respectful and collaborative relationship we can determine what prevents you from the experience of life you want and were intended to have. I keep up to date with the latest research in psychotherapy and brain neurology and substance abuse, depression, anxiety, unstable personal or work relationships. I am trained in EMDR (eye movement desensitization reprocessing) which is the only non-medicinal therapy in effectively treating trauma and post traumatic stress disorder.
A happy life is your birthright. Together in a respectful and collaborative relationship we can determine what prevents you from the experience of life you want and were intended to have. I keep up to date with the latest research in psychotherapy and brain neurology and substance abuse, depression, anxiety, unstable personal or work relationships. I am trained in EMDR (eye movement desensitization reprocessing) which is the only non-medicinal therapy in effectively treating trauma and post traumatic stress disorder.
Tasha Garcia
Registered Clinical Social Worker Intern, MSW , RCSWI
Verified Verified
Port Charlotte, FL 33954
Waitlist for new clients
I believe in working collaboratively with my clients to help them achieve their personal goals. I work with children, teens, adults, and families seeking relief from depression, anxiety, trauma, low self-esteem, relationship issues, and life stressors (such as death of a loved one, divorce, job loss, career change). I received my training from Florida State University, with advanced clinical training in addictions, group therapeutic settings, children & families, and crisis interventions.
I believe in working collaboratively with my clients to help them achieve their personal goals. I work with children, teens, adults, and families seeking relief from depression, anxiety, trauma, low self-esteem, relationship issues, and life stressors (such as death of a loved one, divorce, job loss, career change). I received my training from Florida State University, with advanced clinical training in addictions, group therapeutic settings, children & families, and crisis interventions.
Valerie Savoie
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Port Charlotte, FL 33948 (Online Only)
Feeling anxious, stuck or unfulfilled and not sure what to do? Are old patterns getting in the way of living the life you want? Do you question and doubt yourself? In a transition? Struggling with a relationship? Need parenting support? You are not alone. Interested learning more about yourself, your path and purpose? I am here. I can help you identify what you want and support you in the journey to get there. We will focus on you, your underlying fears and desires and use insight to change your patterns and thoughts that get in the way.
Feeling anxious, stuck or unfulfilled and not sure what to do? Are old patterns getting in the way of living the life you want? Do you question and doubt yourself? In a transition? Struggling with a relationship? Need parenting support? You are not alone. Interested learning more about yourself, your path and purpose? I am here. I can help you identify what you want and support you in the journey to get there. We will focus on you, your underlying fears and desires and use insight to change your patterns and thoughts that get in the way.
In my 22 years of experience working with families, my primary goal is to help each individual reach their fullest potential. I utilize various treatment modalities to meet the client's needs. I use Cognitive Behavior Therapy, mindfulness, and various creative approaches to help clients learn to recognize destructive thought patterns that have negative influences on behavior. I assist clients to identify their personal therapeutic goals to create a path towards optimal health, inner peace, and feeling content. I'm available to collaborate with other treating professionals, parents, and school staff as needed with approved consent.
In my 22 years of experience working with families, my primary goal is to help each individual reach their fullest potential. I utilize various treatment modalities to meet the client's needs. I use Cognitive Behavior Therapy, mindfulness, and various creative approaches to help clients learn to recognize destructive thought patterns that have negative influences on behavior. I assist clients to identify their personal therapeutic goals to create a path towards optimal health, inner peace, and feeling content. I'm available to collaborate with other treating professionals, parents, and school staff as needed with approved consent.
Marissa E Bracco
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Port Charlotte, FL 33948 (Online Only)
Hello! I am so happy that you have made this first step toward feeling better and I look forward to starting the journey with you. My name is Marissa Pinto and I have over 15 years of experience as a social worker. I have experience with both children and adults.
Hello! I am so happy that you have made this first step toward feeling better and I look forward to starting the journey with you. My name is Marissa Pinto and I have over 15 years of experience as a social worker. I have experience with both children and adults.
Do you want to improve how you're feeling? Or feel more optimistic about the future and what you are capable of? Understand how stress and trauma affects your body on a daily and long-term basis and begin the healing process? I have experience in these areas. My goal and passion are to be the best healer possible in any realm I serve in while meeting you where you are at to begin the growth and healing process. I bring over 25 years of service working with substance use disorders and over 15 years providing behavioral health services, I provide counseling to children, adolescents, and adults.
Do you want to improve how you're feeling? Or feel more optimistic about the future and what you are capable of? Understand how stress and trauma affects your body on a daily and long-term basis and begin the healing process? I have experience in these areas. My goal and passion are to be the best healer possible in any realm I serve in while meeting you where you are at to begin the growth and healing process. I bring over 25 years of service working with substance use disorders and over 15 years providing behavioral health services, I provide counseling to children, adolescents, and adults.
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Natasha Strickland
Counselor, LMHC
Verified Verified
Port Charlotte, FL 33948
Waitlist for new clients
Thank you for taking the brave step to seek support. While this journey may present challenges, it can ultimately lead to profound and lasting healing. Natasha is here to walk alongside you through this process. Her approach is genuine, open, and communicative, and she believes in giving thoughtful feedback. Natasha works with people of all ages—children, teens, and adults—from various backgrounds. Her focus includes issues like depression, ADHD, anxiety, trauma, grief, behavior management, divorce, and life transitions. She also helps with relationship concerns and works with families and couples.
Thank you for taking the brave step to seek support. While this journey may present challenges, it can ultimately lead to profound and lasting healing. Natasha is here to walk alongside you through this process. Her approach is genuine, open, and communicative, and she believes in giving thoughtful feedback. Natasha works with people of all ages—children, teens, and adults—from various backgrounds. Her focus includes issues like depression, ADHD, anxiety, trauma, grief, behavior management, divorce, and life transitions. She also helps with relationship concerns and works with families and couples.
Christina J Gonzalez
Counselor, EdD, LMHC, NCC
Verified Verified
Port Charlotte, FL 33952 (Online Only)
It can be hard to know where to start. Sometimes dealing with life can be too painful and it is easy to feel that you are all on your own. This is especially true when it comes to relationship issues or with emotional pain. How many times do you keep trying the same things and end up with the same results? You don't need to go it alone. I am a therapist who loves working with individuals, couples, and families in helping them create lives they love and extraordinary relationships. Please call or email me and we can discuss your unique situation!
It can be hard to know where to start. Sometimes dealing with life can be too painful and it is easy to feel that you are all on your own. This is especially true when it comes to relationship issues or with emotional pain. How many times do you keep trying the same things and end up with the same results? You don't need to go it alone. I am a therapist who loves working with individuals, couples, and families in helping them create lives they love and extraordinary relationships. Please call or email me and we can discuss your unique situation!
Meredith Wilber
Registered Mental Health Counselor Inter, MS, RMHCI
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Port Charlotte, FL 33948
I am a Registered Mental Health Intern offering Individual, Family, and Couples Counseling. I believe my role is to help my clients explore and help reveal their potential within themselves.
I am a Registered Mental Health Intern offering Individual, Family, and Couples Counseling. I believe my role is to help my clients explore and help reveal their potential within themselves.
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Psychologist
Verified Verified
Port Charlotte, FL 33948
Waitlist for new clients
I have enjoyed 29 years of helping others as a clinical psychologist. My mission is to provide high quality care to empower you to more effectively meet your life's challenges and to improve the quality of your relationships. We will work together to identify your specific therapy goals, comfort level for change, and need for session frequency. Ideally you will find my role to be a meaningful support to you during a difficult period. My office is a comfortable environment located at BMO Harris Premier Office Plaza - Suite 304. If you prefer, we can use Telehealth to meet virtually from your home or office.
I have enjoyed 29 years of helping others as a clinical psychologist. My mission is to provide high quality care to empower you to more effectively meet your life's challenges and to improve the quality of your relationships. We will work together to identify your specific therapy goals, comfort level for change, and need for session frequency. Ideally you will find my role to be a meaningful support to you during a difficult period. My office is a comfortable environment located at BMO Harris Premier Office Plaza - Suite 304. If you prefer, we can use Telehealth to meet virtually from your home or office.
Christina J Lerch
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, MA, LMHC, EMDR
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Port Charlotte, FL 33948
Sad? Stressed? Overwhelmed? Relationship conflicts? Life not going the way you planned? Feeling hopeless? Feeling alone? No one understands? I believe that most of our struggles start with our wounds. We are all wounded. We will walk down the path to recovery together. We will focus on your strengths, not your failures. A compassionate ear without judgment is what you can expect. An understanding environment is what you will experience. I offer a variety of modalities with an eclectic and individualized approach. No two therapy sessions are exactly alike.
Sad? Stressed? Overwhelmed? Relationship conflicts? Life not going the way you planned? Feeling hopeless? Feeling alone? No one understands? I believe that most of our struggles start with our wounds. We are all wounded. We will walk down the path to recovery together. We will focus on your strengths, not your failures. A compassionate ear without judgment is what you can expect. An understanding environment is what you will experience. I offer a variety of modalities with an eclectic and individualized approach. No two therapy sessions are exactly alike.
Rebecca Henshaw
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Port Charlotte, FL 33952 (Online Only)
Perhaps you are wanting to improve on your self-esteem, family conflict, or substance use. It can be hard to overcome any obstacle when you feel dismissed and invalidated. I believe a little support goes a long way.
Perhaps you are wanting to improve on your self-esteem, family conflict, or substance use. It can be hard to overcome any obstacle when you feel dismissed and invalidated. I believe a little support goes a long way.
I offer Individual, Family, Couples and Group Counseling. I also accept many private insurances, as well as work on a sliding scale for all self-pay individuals. I look forward to having the opportunity to work with you and provide you with a safe and private environment during this time. We are approved through the Charlotte County Courts, probation, pre-trial services and Judges to help clients with court requirements for drug/alcohol testing or court mandated treatment. Please contact me to discuss your individual needs.
I offer Individual, Family, Couples and Group Counseling. I also accept many private insurances, as well as work on a sliding scale for all self-pay individuals. I look forward to having the opportunity to work with you and provide you with a safe and private environment during this time. We are approved through the Charlotte County Courts, probation, pre-trial services and Judges to help clients with court requirements for drug/alcohol testing or court mandated treatment. Please contact me to discuss your individual needs.
At Landry Therapy and Wellness, we believe in the transformative power of therapy to foster healing, resilience, and personal empowerment. Our team comprises highly trained therapists with a wealth of experience and expertise across a variety of specialties. With a deep commitment to ongoing education and professional development, we stay abreast of the latest research and therapeutic modalities to ensure that our clients receive the highest standard of care.
At Landry Therapy and Wellness, we believe in the transformative power of therapy to foster healing, resilience, and personal empowerment. Our team comprises highly trained therapists with a wealth of experience and expertise across a variety of specialties. With a deep commitment to ongoing education and professional development, we stay abreast of the latest research and therapeutic modalities to ensure that our clients receive the highest standard of care.
Most sessions are treatment oriented using a cognitive behavior approach, however I also do a lot of work with adults abused as children. I work with many dually diagnosed clients -substance abuse and mentally ill . Referrals are made to Dr. Bennett McAllister if medications are deemed a possibility. He also uses TMS treatments for depression. I also see a lot of clients with posttraumatic stress disorder and complicated trauma experiences.
Most sessions are treatment oriented using a cognitive behavior approach, however I also do a lot of work with adults abused as children. I work with many dually diagnosed clients -substance abuse and mentally ill . Referrals are made to Dr. Bennett McAllister if medications are deemed a possibility. He also uses TMS treatments for depression. I also see a lot of clients with posttraumatic stress disorder and complicated trauma experiences.
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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.