Therapists in Tampa, FL

Our lives are full of obstacles that that can prevent us from living life to it's fullest. Some obstacles we seem to bring upon ourselves while others are thrust upon us. Overcoming these obstacles can be difficult and sometimes painful. I see my role, as a therapist, as helping individuals identify the thoughts and emotions connected to life's challenges and dealing with them in a way which promotes understanding, growth and healing.

Unresolved Trauma, Chronic Stress, and Anxiety can leave you feeling out-of-control and out-of-touch with the version of yourself you long to know. You may experience toxic shame, excessive guilt, helplessness, or a myriad of physical symptoms. Maybe you want to enjoy your life but you feel trapped by your past, fearful of your future, and disconnected from your present. It can feel scary to start this journey because you’ve become "comfortable" with the way things are even though you want them to be different. You have an opportunity to rescue yourself from the chaos and come home to the version of you that's been forgotten.

I specialize in working with individuals facing depression, anxiety, and bipolar disorder. My approach is rooted in meeting people where they are and helping them reach their goals. With empathy, authenticity, and respect as my guiding principles, I create a safe and collaborative space where clients can explore their experiences openly. Whether you're struggling with managing mood fluctuations, coping with overwhelming anxiety, or navigating the challenges of depression, I'm here to support you.

A key to the effectiveness of therapy is the relationship itself; it's important to me that you feel accepted for exactly who you are at this moment. As your partner in change, I'm always looking beneath the surface to make meaning and connections. While helping you challenge unproductive thoughts and sharing tried and true techniques, I will help you process the experiences that have led to your current state so you can actively choose how to go forward on your journey, becoming the author of your own story. This way, you can become more resilient, better able to handle future challenges, and more prepared to rebound from setbacks.

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.

We are here to help. In person or online, we are open. Dynamic Psychometrics is a bilingual (Spanish and English) mental health service practice focusing on the identification and treatment of most mental health problems. We provide therapy and evaluation. As a member of the Hispanic community Dr. Jimenez and other clinician within the practice work with immigration cases providing support and evidence towards hardship and disability claims.

If you are here, you are already demonstrating the strength and willingness to improve your life and well-being. I will empower you to take the next step towards healing past wounds, let go of patterns that no longer serve you and address and improve upon relationship issues. I will support and empower you through your journey in finding growth and healing through both challenges that have been ongoing for years or more recent struggles or traumatic experiences.

Hi, my name is Melissa Buchanan and I would love the chance to hear your story and walk alongside you on your journey. As a therapist, I aim to be in your corner, creating a safe, dependable place to help you process, think outside the box, and feel supported through life's tough moments. I believe many factors impact who you are today (trauma, upbringing, culture, relationship influences, etc), but they do not have to determine your future. While counseling with me, we can get through your concerns together by identifying patterns and focusing more on your goals, in lieu of the things weighing you down and causing you pain.

It is common for us to struggle to cope with life’s stressors and feel as if we have little control over anxiety, depression, anger, unhelpful thoughts, unhealthy behaviors, and more. This often leads to feeling detached and disconnected in many ways. You may seek to learn ways to improve your sense of self and relationships, as well as bring you closer to what gives you meaning and purpose. This can include enhancing self-awareness, processing difficult experiences and emotions, and/or developing secure connections with others. In doing so, you can feel stronger and safer, and experience more fully what you value in your life.

With over 20 years of experience in the field of mental health, I seek to accompany clients on their personal journey. Whether it be a time of change or loss, feelings of depression, anxiety, or other concerns, I seek to provide a space where clients can feel safe, seek and find meaning through their experiences, and move towards their personal goals.

Are there changes you would like to make or difficulties and challenges you want to overcome? Have you been overwhelmed and wondering how to manage all the stress? Have you not been feeling like yourself and want to find a way back? Have you lost a loved one, a spouse due to divorce, a job, or a pet and are finding it hard to move forward? Do you have a chronic or terminal illness and are finding it overwhelming to navigate on your own? If any of these apply to you, I would consider it a privilege to assist you on your journey to getting back to feeling more like yourself again.

Welcome I hope to be part of your support journey as you seek hope, health and recovery to various life challenges . I have over 25 years experience providing Substance Abuse and Mental Health Treatment in a great deal of diverse settings. I am interested in learning more about (you ) and (your ) goals and objectives for therapy. I believe a counseling relationship works best when you are comfortable with a therapist and free to be who you are. I help you reach this goal by bringing to the session , experience , honesty of myself , kindness and genuine regard. I am part of the Veteran Choice Programs to receive VA referrals.

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 therapist, I partner with the person I am working with and we collaboratively explore options that may fit your needs and bring you where you want to be, and how you want to be in your life. I am available for TeleHealth Sessions throughout Colorado. If you are wanting to tackle issues such as Addiction, Codependency, Trauma, Sexuality, Unmanageable Stress and Anxiety, Gambling, ADD, Feeling Intimidated by a Life Transition ("What is next?") or Feeling Stuck and wanting to make Personal or Career Changes we may want to meet. I use Brainspotting, talk therapies, and a variety of other treatment methods like CBT, MI, & DBT.

The Florida Center for Healthy Sexuality approaches each client as a unique, whole human being with individual needs, wants and desires. Within a comfortable, safe and trusting environment the goal is to assist you, as an individual or as a part of a couple, in exploring your experiences and understanding your life story. For only then can you review and find awareness rather you are seeking change or greater self knowledge.

I strongly believe in providing individuals a safe, non-judgmental space with a caring, empathetic, and supportive attitude. I am constantly learning to be a better therapist for my clients and patients by keeping an open mind, reading, and taking educational courses. I strongly believe in providing individuals a safe, non-judgmental space with a caring, empathetic, and supportive attitude. I am constantly learning to be a better therapist for my clients and patients by keeping an open mind, reading, and taking educational courses.

You may be wondering if you really need a therapist, like why can't you just keep doing it yourself? But you know you feel depressed, anxious...sometimes you feel like you can't handle one more thing going wrong. Friends and family are great (or not!), but there's nothing like having someone completely independent that you can confide in without judgment. My clients know they can trust me, they feel safe. I'm genuine, and I believe everyone has goodness and worthiness underneath your depression, anxiety, relationship conflict, or addiction and the related problems.

I work collaboratively with my clients to help them overcome the pain of past traumatic experiences. Helping my clients to develop a strong "sense of self " in turn yields a person with increased motivation and self empowerment. I truly believe that the therapeutic alliance is at the center of treatment, which fosters a safe environment for you to speak freely and genuinely while remaining open to interpretation of defense mechanisms related to past traumas. I hope to provide some insight into thought patterns, negative relationship cycles and behavioral patterns that may be affecting your self worth and relationships today.

Congratulations on taking the courageous step of seeking help—it's a decision that sets you on the right path. Welcome to this transformative journey! As an empathetic and licensed therapist with fifteen years of experience, I specialize in relationships, intimacy, and navigating emotional and behavioral challenges that can arise from life transitions. Using existential and person-centered approaches, I will guide you through life's obstacles and help you unlock your personal growth potential. Step into a warm, non-judgmental space to explore thoughts and emotions freely.