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Stephen Towler

Pre-Licensed Professional, MS, LMT

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115 NE 7th AVE Gainesville, FL 32601
It's so natural to experience overwhelm when there is a mismatch between our strengths and the world around us. And equally natural to want a little outside partnership in navigating that overwhelm.
I think about health and happiness mostly through the lens of Internal Family Systems (IFS): a non-pathologizing, evidence-based approach to what is sometimes called “parts work”. I help clients bring compassion and curiosity inward, finding the relationships among their strengths, protective reflexes, and parts that carry pain and other burdens.
If you're here and reading this it's likely that something difficult in your life activated a part of you that knows how to reach out for support. What a great start. Feel free to call or email me to talk about how I might help with the next steps.
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My Practice at a Glance

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115 NE 7th AVE

Gainesville, FL 32601 map

(718) 710-4184
My website
I offer therapy sessions online via secure video. I'm available weekdays and Saturday.
I specialize in Anxiety, Shame and Guilt and Trauma and PTSD 
$150 Per Session, I accept insurance 
I see individuals and couples  
Let's Connect (718) 710-4184
Photo of Stephen Towler, Pre-Licensed Professional, MS, LMT

My Practice at a Glance

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

115 NE 7th AVE

Gainesville, FL 32601 map

(718) 710-4184
My website
I offer therapy sessions online via secure video. I'm available weekdays and Saturday.
I specialize in Anxiety, Shame and Guilt and Trauma and PTSD 
$150 Per Session, I accept insurance 
I see individuals and couples  

Finances

Fees

  • Individual Sessions $150
  • Couple Sessions $150
  • Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible

Payment Methods

American Express, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Venmo, Visa, Zelle

Insurance

  • Aetna
  • Anthem
  • Cigna Healthcare
  • Florida Blue
  • Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield
  • Optum
  • Oscar Health
  • United Medical Resources (UMR)
  • UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
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Stephen Towler
Pre-Licensed Professional, MS, LMT
Check fees and, if listed, ask to verify your insurance coverage. or (718) 710-4184
Photo of Stephen Towler, Pre-Licensed Professional, MS, LMT
Stephen Towler
Pre-Licensed Professional, MS, LMT
Check fees and, if listed, ask to verify your insurance coverage. or (718) 710-4184

Qualifications

  • Verified by Psychology Today Prelicense by State of Florida / IMH28298 Supervised by Jennifer Munyer (Florida / MH25167) Stephen Towler
  • Education and Years In Practice

  • In Practice for 1 year
  • Attended University of Florida, MS/Clinical Psychology (neuropsychology focus), Graduated 2011
  • Additional Credentials

  • Certificate from IFS Institute Internal Family Systems (IFS) Level 1 / 2021
  • Degree/Diploma from Barry University Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling / 2025
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I completed two separate mental health Master's degrees and was trained by the IFS Institute. I am credentialed by the Florida Department of Health as a Registered Mental Health Counselor Intern (IMH28298) and I am completing supervised post-master's clinical hours required for full licensure.
Photo of Stephen Towler, Pre-Licensed Professional, MS, LMT
Stephen Towler
Pre-Licensed Professional, MS, LMT
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (718) 710-4184
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I completed two separate mental health Master's degrees and was trained by the IFS Institute. I am credentialed by the Florida Department of Health as a Registered Mental Health Counselor Intern (IMH28298) and I am completing supervised post-master's clinical hours required for full licensure.
Photo of Stephen Towler, Pre-Licensed Professional, MS, LMT
Stephen Towler
Pre-Licensed Professional, MS, LMT
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (718) 710-4184

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

  • Anxiety
  • Shame and Guilt
  • Trauma and PTSD

Expertise

  • Caregivers
  • Chronic Illness
  • Chronic Pain
  • Compassion Fatigue
  • Coping Skills
  • Depression
  • Family Conflict
  • Grief
  • Life Transitions
  • Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
  • Racial Identity
  • Relationship Issues
  • Sexual Abuse
  • Sexual Addiction
  • Sleep or Insomnia
  • Sports Performance
  • Stress
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Stephen Towler
Pre-Licensed Professional, MS, LMT
Do these issues align with your needs? or (718) 710-4184
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Stephen Towler
Pre-Licensed Professional, MS, LMT
Do these issues align with your needs? or (718) 710-4184

5 Endorsements

Gabriel Windevoxchel
Gabriel Windevoxchel
MHC-LP
Stephen provides trauma-informed therapy through Internal Family Systems (IFS), helping clients navigate overwhelm with self-compassion. Their non-pathologizing, evidence-based approach fosters curiosity, healing, and appreciation for all parts of
Julia Fischgrund
Julia Fischgrund
Registered Mental Health Counselor Intern, MA
Stephen Towler is a skilled and empathetic Internal Family Systems (IFS) clinician who brings warmth and dedication to his work. He draws on his extensive experience to support clients in accessing inner clarity, building self-trust, and creating meaning.
Marina Smerling
Marina Smerling
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Stephen is a gem - intelligent and heartful, clear-seeing and generous. It's rare (to me) to meet a male therapist who is both as wisdom and heart-led as him, and who holds as much genuine care and integrity. I highly recommend his practice.
Danielle Pollard
Danielle Pollard
Pre-Licensed Professional, LP-MHC, MS
Stephen is a thoughtful, grounded clinician who provides a compassionate, trauma-informed space where clients build self-understanding, resilience, and balance through a depth-oriented approach.
Jack Kleinstein
Jack Kleinstein
Counselor, LMHC
Stephen is a compassionate, thoughtful therapist who creates a safe, supportive space for clients. His professionalism and IFS approach help people feel understood while building the tools and confidence to create meaningful change.

Client Focus

Age

Adults , 
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals , 
Couples

Communities

Deaf Allied , 
Immuno-disorders , 
Queer Allied , 
Racial Justice Allied

Age

Adults , 
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals , 
Couples

Communities

Deaf Allied , 
Immuno-disorders , 
Queer Allied , 
Racial Justice Allied

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Gestalt
  • Internal Family Systems (IFS)
  • Person-Centered
  • Relational
  • Somatic
  • Strength-Based
  • Trauma Focused
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I primarily work as an Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapist. IFS is safe, non-pathologizing, and evidence-based. Together we'll get to know the parts of you that are reacting to life's difficulties, and build relationships among your protective parts and parts that are carrying pain. IFS is often more gentle and efficient than other frameworks for individual and couple therapy.
Photo of Stephen Towler, Pre-Licensed Professional, MS, LMT
Stephen Towler
Pre-Licensed Professional, MS, LMT
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (718) 710-4184
"
I primarily work as an Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapist. IFS is safe, non-pathologizing, and evidence-based. Together we'll get to know the parts of you that are reacting to life's difficulties, and build relationships among your protective parts and parts that are carrying pain. IFS is often more gentle and efficient than other frameworks for individual and couple therapy.
Photo of Stephen Towler, Pre-Licensed Professional, MS, LMT
Stephen Towler
Pre-Licensed Professional, MS, LMT
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (718) 710-4184

Location

Primary Location

115 NE 7th AVE

Gainesville, FL 32601

(718) 710-4184

Nearby Areas

Counties

Zips

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I offer therapy sessions online via secure video. I'm available weekdays and Saturday.
Photo of Stephen Towler, Pre-Licensed Professional, MS, LMT
Stephen Towler
Pre-Licensed Professional, MS, LMT
Call for a free consultation now - (718) 710-4184
"
I offer therapy sessions online via secure video. I'm available weekdays and Saturday.
Photo of Stephen Towler, Pre-Licensed Professional, MS, LMT
Stephen Towler
Pre-Licensed Professional, MS, LMT
Call for a free consultation now - (718) 710-4184