Therapists in Sarasota, FL

Dr. Walters earned a Ph.D. in Psychology from The University of Northern Colorado and a Masters degree from the University of Alabama. During her education Dr. Walters completed a variety of training experiences including working in a drug rehabilitation center, public schools, the University Mental Health Clinic where she provided counseling to families, couples, individuals, and children. Dr. Walters also worked in the Neuropyschology Clinic providing neuropsychological assessment. She completed a dissertation titled Traumatic Brain Injury Self Report: Identifying the Relationship between Personality and Risk Taking Behavior.

Would you like someone to talk to - completely without judgement or bias? To have a safe space for guidance? To gain a different perspective? Everyone goes through challenging situations in life, and while you may have successfully navigated through other difficulties you've faced, there's nothing wrong with seeking out extra support when you need it. In fact, therapy is ideal for people who have enough self-awareness to realize they need a helping hand, and that is something to be noted. Here, you are taking responsibility by accepting what you are experiencing and making a commitment to change something about it.

I work with people to help them reach their full potential. I can do this with telehealth or in person. My job is to help remove those barriers keeping you from becoming who you really are. That might simply be a change in your life you are having trouble making. Or that may be a mental health or physical issue you have. Because I'm both a psychotherapist AND Chiropractic Physician, I can address the physical components of things that are keeping you from being who you want to be too. Often the physical problems have psychological components and the psychological problems have physical components.

I am a Ph.D. level Licensed Mental Health Counselor LMHC with specialties in Workers' Compensation, Trauma, PTSD, Addictions, Individual/Group Therapy. DOT/SAP/DUI evaluations. Certified Addictions Professional CAP, Certified Sexual Addictions Specialist.CSAS, I personalize treatment plans to a client's needs. .DUI/SAP Evaluation and treatment. Return to Duty Evaluations. Vocational Expert Witness, Workers Compensation CBT/EMDR Therapy for Pain Management and Substance Abuse. Experience in Veterans Issues.

During my long career, treating adolescents, adults, couples and families I have striven to provide high quality behavioral health services to a very diverse and broad spectrum of clients. My therapeutic style is caring and compassionate, always with the goal of assisting you to overcome the challenges you are facing, in the most effective way I can. I strive to partner with you and to create a therapeutic alliance so you will feel that you have a thepist who wants to listen and help. I look forward to meeting with you, so we can begin the process of change. The first step is the hardest, but it can lead to enhancing your life.

**Weekend and Evening appointments are now available!! Offering Services in Spanish, Creole and in English!! ** As a supervising clinical psychologist, Dr. Kyles has over 10 years of experience. At the center, children, adolescents, adults and the elderly from a variety of backgrounds gain the insight and strength to overcome a wide range of challenges. The persons that have sought assistance at the center have gained relief from depression, anxiety, conduct disorders, relationship conflict, career uncertainty, adjustments to change, major life events as well as other mental health concerns.

Let’s address your personal distress and get you to living your best life! We will address your emotional turmoil, rough patches in your life, relationship difficulties, marital distress, high functioning autism, difficulties fitting into to society, and mood disorders. Marina has experience working with anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, psychosis, and relationship difficulties for many years. Marina has lived in more than one country and has personal experience in adjusting to western and eastern cultures.

As a Board Certified Psychologist, I work closely with children, adolescents, adults, and their families, dealing with a challenging combination of psychiatric and/or neurological issues or crises. The services I offer include: comprehensive assessment (psychological and neuropsychological evaluation), psychotherapy and neurocognitive rehabilitation. I can help identify what hinders your success and develop an individualized, custom-tailored plan for you.

We offer in person, online & phone sessions. We have a sliding scale from $60 - $120. We are available days, evenings and weekends for your convenience. We accept UBH, BCBS out of network , Aetna, & CIGNA. We do not accept Medicaid. The Counseling Team specializes in working with couples, families, marriage, couples counseling, troubled teens, children, communication skills, fighting fairly, individuals with depression, anxiety, trauma, co-dependency issues, addiction, anger management, and other sources of stress that compromise the quality of a person's life experience.

It is an honor and a privilege to work in a profession that I truly love and feel passionate about. Each of my clients allows me to walk with them in their journey of positive change, healing and self-empowerment. Together, we will explore the underlying factors affecting your behavioral and emotional health. I provide a genuine, caring and comfortable counseling environment and treat everyone based on their individual needs.

Would you like someone to talk to - completely without judgement or bias? To have a safe space for guidance? To gain a different perspective? Everyone goes through challenging situations in life, and while you may have successfully navigated through other difficulties you've faced, there's nothing wrong with seeking out extra support when you need it. In fact, therapy is ideal for people who have enough self-awareness to realize they need a helping hand, and that is something to be noted. Here, you are taking responsibility by accepting what you are experiencing and making a commitment to change something about it.

ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS across the U.S. (Psypact states). Life can get stressful and hard at times, so can navigating societal, work, and family issues especially if you’re a person of color, immigrant, child of immigrants or LGBTQIA. Life transitions also require us to accept change but sometimes that may be hard and we can feel “stuck”. My priority is to help you achieve YOUR goals in a way that resonates with who you are, your beliefs, and with your values. I have extensive years of clinical, research, and assessment experience and will provide evidence-based treatment in a supportive, accepting, and collaborative relationship.

As a Board Certified psychologist, I work closely with children, adolescents, adults, and their families, dealing with a challenging combination of psychiatric and/or neurological issues or crises. The services offered include comprehensive assessment services (psychological and neuropsychological evaluation), psychotherapy, and neurocognitive rehabilitation. I will help identify what hinders your success and develop an individualized, custom-tailored plan for you. I will help you and your family understand you better and guide you as you overcome any fears you may have about beginning or staying in treatment. My job is to assist you so you can achieve your goals as smoothly as possible.