Therapists in Citrus County, FL

Oswaldo J Perez MS, LMHC, QS I have worked as a Clinical Psychotherapist helping Addiction, bipolar, schizophrenic, and mental health-challenged individuals using positive reinforcement, assertive training, and other behavioral methods to help clients become more independent. "I love working with the family". My many clinical experiences have encouraged me to develop my theory Belief - Action - Discipline. Challenged individuals using positive reinforcement, assertive training, and other behavioral methods to help clients become more independent.

You have made a good first step because you are scrolling through psychologytoday to find the best treatment for your needs. Good for you! Opening up to a stranger about your life challenges is not easy, but I am glad you are considering therapy. My approach to therapy is integrative because together we will identify your needs and create a treatment plan that best fits you. I have been a therapist for 24 years in practice and training. I provide therapy to individuals ages 4 to 60's plus. I have specialized training in, play therapy, couples/family therapy, and therapy for those with physical limitations such as blindness.

Our clinical specialties: • Attachment focused dating & breakup recovery • Family of origin & generational issues • Emotional self awareness for parents • Codependency & emotional maturity • Therapists and healthcare workers (doctors, nurses) • Grief & loss, life stage transitions • Trauma & EMDR therapy • Eating disorders, anorexia, bulimia, & binge eating • Adult children of alcoholics & addicts • Entrepreneurs and business owners • Money mindset and financial values

I have experience in depression, anxiety, addictions, self-esteem, mood disorders, marriage and family, couples, and trauma. I have experience working with children, adolescents, adults, and the elderly. I love helping clients to overcome the life challenges that impact their daily lives. I am passionate about helping others become mentally healthy. I have been in the field since 2015 and I am versed in different disorders, cultures, and ethnicities. I constantly build competencies by completing CEUs, participating in workshops, and reading literature. I stay updated on the new advances in mental health through different avenues.

Are you finding yourself feeling increasingly anxious? Can't put your finger on what is going on? Finding yourself losing motivation to make it through your days. Only doing the bare minimum to get through? Wondering if things will change, get better? Beginning to be concerned for yourself but brush it off hoping it will just go away? Possibly it is associated with a relationship challenge, loss of a job, or difficulty with a family concern? All of these challenges can block you from feeling your best or able to function. Let's uncover the root of the problem through interventions and develop a plan to get you feeling your best.

Tampa Bay DBT is a group of mental health clinicians dedicated to the mission of providing evidence based psychological treatments to adolescents, adults, and families in a compassionate environment. Our clinicians are dedicated to receiving the most up to date trainings to provide the most effective care to the individuals we serve. We provide specific treatments including: Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Radically Open DBT (RO-DBT), DBT for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (DBT-PTSD), Prolonged Exposure (PE), Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), and Emotion-Focused Couples and Family Therapy.

Change can feel scary and stressful. Standing at a crossroads can feel uncertain and overwhelming. Sometimes our life circumstances change, other times we decide that what we are doing now, is no longer working for us. My focus is working with people who are experiencing anxiety, depressed mood, grief, loss, addictions, trauma, PTSD, and other adjustments and life transitions. This could involve changes in relationships, family, spirituality, health, career, education, or living situation. It could include death, healing wounds and inner children, identifying and enforcing boundaries, and identifying and changing limiting beliefs.

I have experience working with a variety of clients, and my specializations include working with behavioral or substance-related addictions, mood disorders (such as anxiety, depression, and/or bipolar disorder), trauma, and first responders. I strive to help each client set and reach personalized goals through a curious and compassionate framework. I work with individuals aged 15 and above, providing age-appropriate therapy to address unique needs and challenges. I also offer couples therapy to assist couples of all types in enhancing their communication, resolving conflicts, and strengthening their relationships.

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With over 30 years of dedicated experience as a psychotherapist, I am a general practitioner who has had the privilege of helping adults, adolescents, and families navigate a spectrum of challenges such as substance abuse, depression, anxiety, parenting skills, phobias, marital communications, and personality disorders. As a military family member, I have had the opportunity to practice in multiple locations throughout the United States and internationally, providing me with unique insights into the specific challenges faced by individuals, families, and military service members.