Sowka Psychotherapy & Consultation, LLC

Mental Health Counselor, LMHC, MCAP, C-IRT, LPC

Sowka Psychotherapy & Consultation, LLC

Mental Health Counselor, LMHC, MCAP, C-IRT, LPC

Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today

1 Endorsed

321 W. Alfred Street, Tavares, FL 32778

Waitlist for new clients

(352) 922-3820 x101

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My primary focus is couples' work as an Imago Relationship Therapist. Conflict is necessary for change and an opportunity for growth in the relationship. There is gold in the power struggle that ALL couples go through and is a move into conscious and intentional connection. Create the kind of connection that embodies the joyful aliveness that we feel in Romantic Phase and can have back, in an even deeper and lasting connection that we call 'Real Love.' The BEST way to find guidance quickly is my Getting The Love You Want Couples weekend workshop.

My couples work encompasses people from all walks of life. All history can contribute to the development of a safe, relational space. All communication happens within the therapeutic context. I also offer a couples' weekend workshop called Getting The Love You Want. It is worth six to seven months of therapy!

I believe in this process as my husband and I have immersed ourselves in this work, both at the office AND at home. We work on safety first, then communication and connection. We will bring you to where you need to be together, one step at a time.

Take the first step to help. Call or Email Sowka Psychotherapy & Consultation, LLC now - (352) 922-3820 x101

Practice at a Glance

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Sowka Psychotherapy & Consultation

321 W. Alfred Street

Tavares, FL 32778 map

(352) 922-3820 x101

I am facilitating both in-office and Telehealth sessions. We have self-pay rates for those with no insurance.

I specialize in Marital and Premarital, Substance Use and Trauma and PTSD

$180 Per Session, I accept insurance

I see individuals, couples and families

Let's Connect (352) 922-3820 x101

Practice at a Glance

Waitlist. Contact to join the list for in-person and online therapy.

Sowka Psychotherapy & Consultation

321 W. Alfred Street

Tavares, FL 32778 map

(352) 922-3820 x101

I am facilitating both in-office and Telehealth sessions. We have self-pay rates for those with no insurance.

I specialize in Marital and Premarital, Substance Use and Trauma and PTSD

$180 Per Session, I accept insurance

I see individuals, couples and families

Finances

Fees

Individual Sessions $180
Couple Sessions $200
Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible

Payment Methods

Cash, Mastercard, Venmo, Visa

Insurance

Aetna
Ambetter
Anthem
BHS | Behavioral Health Systems
Blue Cross
Blue Shield
BlueCross and BlueShield
Centene
Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP)
Cigna and Evernorth
Florida Blue
Lyra Health
Medicaid
Meritain Health
New Directions | Lucet
Optum
Oscar Health
Staywell
Sunshine Health
TRICARE
United Medical Resources (UMR)
UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
WellCare
Out of Network

We have managed billing through our database that takes care of claims and a great Office Manager that fills in the gaps. With these, all claims are addressed. We can also create payment plans so therapy can be affordable for everyone. We are in network with many insurances, including Medicaid plans

Sowka Psychotherapy & Consultation, LLC

Mental Health Counselor, LMHC, MCAP, C-IRT, LPC

Email us or call with questions - (352) 922-3820 x101

Sowka Psychotherapy & Consultation, LLC

Mental Health Counselor, LMHC, MCAP, C-IRT, LPC

Email us or call with questions - (352) 922-3820 x101

Qualifications

Mental Health Counselor: Melinda M Sowka

Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Florida / MH18228 Melinda M Sowka

Education and Years In Practice

In Practice for 10 years

Attended Webster University, Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Graduated 2017

Additional Credentials

License: Georgia licensure (GA Composite Board) LPC014610 / 2024

Certificate from Certified Imago Relationship Therapist IRNA / 2022

Licensed in both FL and GA. For many therapists, individual life experiences are what originally inspired them to become therapists. I am no exception.

Sowka Psychotherapy & Consultation, LLC

Mental Health Counselor, LMHC, MCAP, C-IRT, LPC

Email us or call with questions - (352) 922-3820 x101

Licensed in both FL and GA. For many therapists, individual life experiences are what originally inspired them to become therapists. I am no exception.

Sowka Psychotherapy & Consultation, LLC

Mental Health Counselor, LMHC, MCAP, C-IRT, LPC

Email us or call with questions - (352) 922-3820 x101

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

Marital and Premarital
Substance Use
Trauma and PTSD

Expertise

Addiction
ADHD
Anxiety
Bipolar Disorder
Child
Codependency
Coping Skills
Dissociative Disorders (DID)
Domestic Violence
Drug Abuse
Eating Disorders
Gambling
Grief
Impulse Control Disorders
Internet Addiction
LGBTQ+
Medication Management
Mood Disorders
Relationship Issues
Self-Harming
Sexual Abuse
Spirituality

You are the guide for our direction in therapy; I am there to assist. I can help us find a way, and I do that by focusing on the safety and connection of our working rapport. That is primary; everything else will fall into place.

Sowka Psychotherapy & Consultation, LLC

Mental Health Counselor, LMHC, MCAP, C-IRT, LPC

Email us or call with questions - (352) 922-3820 x101

Sowka Psychotherapy & Consultation, LLC

Mental Health Counselor, LMHC, MCAP, C-IRT, LPC

Email us or call with questions - (352) 922-3820 x101

Endorsement

Family Life Counseling Center

Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT, MT3215

Client Focus

Age

Children (6 to 10) ,

Preteen ,

Teen ,

Adults

Participants

Individuals ,

Couples ,

Family

Communities

Gay Allied

I also speak

Very limited Spanish

Religion

Christian

Age

Children (6 to 10) ,

Preteen ,

Teen ,

Adults

Participants

Individuals ,

Couples ,

Family

Communities

Gay Allied

I also speak

Very limited Spanish

Religion

Christian

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
Adlerian
Attachment-based
Coaching
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Culturally Sensitive
Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
Eclectic
Existential
Expressive Arts
Family Systems
Gestalt
Humanistic
Jungian
Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
Motivational Interviewing
Multicultural
Music Therapy
Narrative
Person-Centered
Play Therapy
Positive Psychology
Psychoanalytic
Psychodynamic
Rational Emotive Behavior (REBT)
Reality Therapy
Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
Somatic
SSP Certified Facilitator, Live and Remote
Strength-Based
Structural Family Therapy
Trauma Focused

I will always have a bit of psychoanalytic/psychodynamic slant as we are creatures of a nervous system with hard-wired reactions that sometimes overrule our logical response. Beyond that I appreciate systems perspectives that include Attachment Theory, Family Systems, CBT, DBT, Trauma-Informed and Narrative Therapy, among others. At the end of the day I think the term is 'Eclectic Approach.'

Sowka Psychotherapy & Consultation, LLC

Mental Health Counselor, LMHC, MCAP, C-IRT, LPC

Email us or call with questions - (352) 922-3820 x101

Sowka Psychotherapy & Consultation, LLC

Mental Health Counselor, LMHC, MCAP, C-IRT, LPC

Email us or call with questions - (352) 922-3820 x101

Location

Primary Location

Sowka Psychotherapy & Consultation

321 W. Alfred Street

Tavares, FL 32778

(352) 922-3820 x101

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Website

Nearby Areas

Cities

Counties

Lake

Zips

I am facilitating both in-office and Telehealth sessions. We have self-pay rates for those with no insurance.

Sowka Psychotherapy & Consultation, LLC

Mental Health Counselor, LMHC, MCAP, C-IRT, LPC

Take the first step to help. Call now - (352) 922-3820 x101

I am facilitating both in-office and Telehealth sessions. We have self-pay rates for those with no insurance.

Sowka Psychotherapy & Consultation, LLC

Mental Health Counselor, LMHC, MCAP, C-IRT, LPC

Take the first step to help. Call now - (352) 922-3820 x101

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