Therapists in Pinellas County, FL

I specialized in healing clients' emotional trauma, anxiety, stress, and depression. I also provide well-written immigration and mental health psychological evaluations. I choose mental health because mental health mental affects every aspect of people's life. It is therefore crucial that your mental health is the first thing to put in order to have the fulfilling life that you deserve. You do not have to wait and go through years of pain, wasted time, wasted opportunity to have a fulfilling life. Help is possible. Give yourself the opportunity to new explore possibilities.

Your past trauma and pain does not define you. However, in order to heal and grow you must honor where you've been. Let me be your guide through this process so together we can illuminate areas you've been avoiding. First we will focus on building a safe and unconditional space where you can be yourself. Once rapport is built and trust established, we will collaborate and explore your internal world. You will gain new insights which will empower you to identify what you really want.

Stop the cycle of self destruction and REINVENT YOUR LIFE. Free yourself from negative life patterns and live in the present moment fully. Life is a journey filled with challenges at times. Contact me to help you reach your optimal growth and happiness. Raise your personal vibration, heal, and grow. Overcome feelings of insecurity and rejection. Free yourself from anxiety, fears, and panic. Energize and transform your everyday life right now today.

Life seems to have gotten harder than ever over the last few years. It's hard to know who to turn to when mood issues, depression, anxiety or PTSD hijack your life. As a board-certified, licensed clinical psychologist, I've spent nearly 15 years helping people recover from challenging mental health conditions. I've dedicated my career to help individuals of all genders recover from trauma. As an evidence-based mental health treatment expert, I also specialize in treating serious cases of depression, anxiety and OCD.

Are you a teen navigating the complexities of adolescence, a young adult forging your unique paths in the world, or a parent striving to foster deeper connections and understanding amongst your family members? Individuals often seek guidance in managing emotional challenges, understanding and improving relationships, and developing coping strategies for stress and life transitions.

While it is very difficult to ask for help, we all have times in our lives when we need to talk to someone. What I offer is a non-judgmental environment for all to work through their problems using talk therapy. Through self reflection and behavior modification I feel that we all can overcome our troubles.

Are you feeling overwhelmed and at a loss with your child or young adult? Sometimes being a parent feels like an impossible task. I specialize in treating children, adolescents and young adults. I am passionate about helping children and teens heal, grow and change. I am also passionate about helping young adults navigate and transition from teen to an adult. As a parent, you may need support and guidance in your relationship with your child. I am committed to helping parents grow in their abilities to be strong and influential guides in their children’s lives.

Feeling burnt out, unfulfilled, uninspired, and/or just not good? Looking for a holistic approach to therapy that will allow you to get back on your feet again and live a life you can be fully present for? Are you struggling with chronic stress, anxiety, and depression? Are past traumas and unhelpful patterns showing up in your jobs, relationships and other areas of your life? let's work together to create a plan for you to be able to navigate your unique circumstances.

I have more than 20 years experience working as a counselor in Pasco County schools helping youth, adults, and families who have been affected by some very real issues including substance abuse, physical/emotional/sexual abuse, trauma, body dysmorphia, anxiety, depression, and a host of other issues.

I appreciate you reaching out. Dealing with Anxiety, Trauma, Depression, Relationships, Substance Abuse, Anger, Stress, Eco-Anxiety, Insomnia, Pain? Finding Direction? Career Path? Whatever the issue, a professional counselor can help. Counseling fills an important role in your life. Having a non-judgmental, mindful perspective & highly skilled assistance is empowering and life enhancing. With the right counselor you have a safe place to tell your story, find healing, and grow. Get caring & experienced support for being your Self - from the very first visit. Contact me and we'll talk about how I can help with your therapy needs.

I have worked in the substance abuse treatment community, both as a primary therapist and in clinical management. I have extensive experience in counseling medical and legal professionals with addictions issues, as well as people from a variety of backgrounds. I am also familiar with the unique situations faced by those associated with the military, having raised a family as a military dependent spouse. As a Certified Sexual Addiction Therapist and a Certified Partner Trauma Therapist. I provide individual sessions to address sexual addiction, betrayal trauma and offer sexual recovery groups for both the addict and their partner.

Each person is unique. Therefore, my approach is holistic, person centered, and strength based. I am trained in an array of evidence based practices including Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy. I often utilize Motivational Interviewing and Solution Focused Therapy so you will see results QUICKLY. It is my passion to embark on a journey of wellness with each of my clients, by hearing their story and finding meaning and purpose of their life circumstances while providing a safe and non-judgmental environment.

Everyone deserves to feel good about themselves, and everyone can. Psychotherapy helps you develop the insight, skills and courage to create more joy, harmony, power, and success in your life. These positive changes may manifest as an improved sense of well-being, better stress management, reduction of painful/unwanted symptoms, improved relationships, enhanced sense of self, career success, etc. It is an honor to use my expertise, skills and experience to assist you with your commitment to personal growth and maximizing your potential. Call now for your free consultation! Thank you for choosing the Laird Khepera Institute to facilitate your journey to well-being!

Do you overthink most things or find it difficult to relax? Are you feeling overwhelmed and burnt out on a daily basis? Do you resonate with any of the following statements? "I worry about my worry or day-to-day tasks, big and small. I speak and think negatively about myself in a way that I never would towards someone else. I've have been through negative life experiences or trauma in the past and feel frustrated by the impact on myself and my current relationships. I know something needs to change, but I'm not sure of where to get started." If any of these statements sound familiar to you, I'm here to help.

Are you struggling with your child's behavior? Is your child experiencing anxiety or difficulties in social relationships? Do you feel your child is often angry? Play therapy can help! Children learn to understand the world and their place in it through play. Young children respond to and process emotional experiences and traumatic events in ways that are very different from adults and older children. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with experience working in the school system and have a certification in trauma.

Today many people are struggling with increased stress, depression, and anxiety due to the COVID virus coupled with any other stressors they had before. Most people are looking to make some changes in their life. If you find it difficult to concentrate, make decisions, or motivate yourself it may be time to talk to someone. If you are taking medications for mental health, it is always a great idea to participate in therapy for long-term coping skills. If you are a veteran and in need of a private evaluator for Compensation and Pension disability claims, I have extensive experience conducting these types of evaluations.

When life feels stressful or overwhelming, it’s okay to ask for help. As an LMHC, I team up with clients to help them determine what changes they’d like to make in their lives and the most effective ways to achieve them. We all need support at times, whether it be working through some past/current life-changing events, making big decisions, improving family or intimate partner relationships, or learning new skills to change things in your life. My background includes utilizing evidence-based approaches to assist those struggling with trauma, mood disorders, social skills deficits, and oppositional behavior & sexual behavior issues.

Are you distracted by something so difficult or complicated that it interferes with you getting things done? Does it keep you from experiencing peace, joy, and purpose? When we experience stress, trauma, or grief, it is not uncommon for our lives to quickly unravel. If you need help unpacking and processing your experiences, or if you need help with motivation and direction, I can help. By finding better balance, you can gain control of your life, so you can achieve stronger self-awareness and more meaningful relationships.

We all at some point in our life need help managing a stressful, challenging situation. I am here to help you process issues compassionately and collaboratively and dedicated to providing you with exceptional quality care so you can achieve your personal goals and objectives. I am a Certified Master-Level practitioner of Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART) which is a drug-free therapy that can accomplish emotional healing, on average, in just one to three sessions which otherwise can take months or years of therapy.