Therapists in Sarasota, FL

Life isn’t always easy. Sometimes, even the strongest people amongst us need a little bit of help to work through some of life’s more challenging problems. At our practice, our therapists have 50+ years of combined experience. We are experts in what we do and seek to serve our patients with the highest quality of care and the most advanced therapeutic techniques. We use a variety of approaches to treat a wide range of disorders and issues. We specialize in using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Mindfulness Based Interventions, Behavioral Activation, and have a Patient-Centered approach.

I am here for you and with you. You are many things to many people in your life. You are a partner, parent, grandparent, friend, professional, neighbor, but who are you to yourself? How are you taking care of you? Are you taking time for yourself, without guilt, to work towards your personal, emotional, physical, psychological, and professional goals? As we navigate our experiences and choices in life, we often carry complex feelings and unresolved baggage. These feelings become unbearable at times. Fear, doubt, insecurities, and worry can take a hold of us, resulting in us neglecting ourselves and repeating the same patterns

Get in touch! We are glad you are here, YAY! this means you are in the process of finding help for yourself. We want to commend you because you know in your heart, you are ready to make a change to be the best you can be, because you have decided to work on yourself by taking care of your heart, mind, and body, and because you've realized that things can be better, as they can! We are currently accepting new patients, connect with us, and let's make changes happen.

We believe in the importance of both Science and Spirituality in our work. We are advocates for both Herbal and Prescription treatment and believe in the use of both Eastern and Western medical systems to treat disease and maintain health. We practice a model of therapy, coaching, and counseling which is collaborative, open and holistic in nature. Our therapeutic relationship should feel warm, safe and be connecting. This model is different than many counseling models which have a less collaborative flavor. In these models typically the therapist is the "expert" in the room and should not be challenged.

Have you ever felt like no one understands what you are going through? That you are alone on this road called life and not really sure where it is taking you? You may feel “weak” if you seek therapy, but let me tell you that is the complete opposite of what you are. By you finding help you are proving to yourself that you are stronger than what you think. As you take this big step in your journey it can bring a lot of nerves and excitement at the same time. It is not easy to find a stranger to talk about your feelings with. I want to be the person who will fill your cup up when you need it the most.

With over 30 years of counseling experience, I help individuals bring resolution to a wide range of life challenges with sensitivity and compassion. As a practical, interactive, solution-focused therapist, my treatment approach is to provide support with insight and feedback to help clients address current challenges and long-standing issues. Using an integration of complimentary methods from ancient wisdom, modern psychology, neuroscience and holistic education, we work together to focus on strengths, steadiness and building joy with the goal of feeling better, coping with ease and achieving life goals.

The initial call to a practitioner can be an anxiety provoking event and is rarely done impulsively.The caller has spent days, weeks or months going back and forth considering the idea of treatment...the decision to enter treatment is an act that expresses courage and hope. With this understanding I attend to providing a safe, confidential, empathic and respectful environment which will serve to facilitate your exploration, understanding and resolution of emotional issues and opportunities.

Greetings! Tampa Bay Therapist & Associates are ready to meet your professional coaching and counseling needs. We have several therapists on staff ready to begin. Our group therapists offer compassionate care with years of experience. We are a diverse practice with counselors from many differing backgrounds. Please inquire with us to learn more. We have Spanish Speaking counselors as well.

Patrick has more than eight years of experience in the mental health and addictions field, having worked in many different settings with diverse populations. Patrick is a veteran of the U.S. Coast Guard and the U.S. Army, where he served multiple combat deployments. His areas of clinical expertise include: co-occurring disorders, trauma, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, male sexual trauma, depression, anxiety, substance abuse/addictions, anger management, crisis intervention, childhood issues, grief/loss, couples and families.

24 years of experience helping individuals, couples, families, children & adolescents, experiencing a wide variety of problems. Marital problems, Military & Law Enforcement families, PTSD, relationship issues, infidelity, depression, anxiety, poor communication, substance abuse & addiction, fighting over finances & parenting, sex & intimacy problems, blended families, effects of divorce, anger management, life coaching, college students, adolescent issues, school related problems, self esteem, ADHD, kids who self-injure, traumatic experiences, sports athletes of all levels. Men’s issues.

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.

I’m passionate about helping individuals live their fullest life and uncovering any barriers that are hindering them from this pursuit. I believe in tailoring treatment to the individual and balancing the art of therapy with neuroscience. I specialize in therapy with individuals with a wide variety of mental health issues and diagnoses including anxiety, depression, trauma, life transitions, relationship issues, self-worth, and more. My goal is to help clients work toward the life they want, cope with uncertainty, handle difficult emotions, develop skills to manage day-to-day life effectively, and most importantly: find happiness.

As a licensed clinician, I believe in assisting individuals to find their inner strengths and overcoming stressors and overwhelming feelings in everyday life. I focus on anxiety, depression, parenting skills, and life transitions by utilizing Solution focused therapy, Cognitive behavioral therapy, Person centered, circle of security and Dialectical behavioral therapy. Along with every day stressors, I am trained in and experienced in accelerated resolution therapy ( ART) for current trauma and past trauma. My goal is to help you find your strength and confidence within yourself.

It is an honor to have the opportunity to work with you throughout your journey. Together, we can explore factors that affect your mental and behavioral health. I use an eclectic treatment approach, which I tailor to the individual and each unique need. Evidence-based interventions will be utilized. I believe that counseling is a collaborative process, and I want to meet each client where they are at on that journey. I pride myself in creating a comfortable space and environment, while maintaining compassion.