Therapists in Pinellas County, FL

As my client you are valued, respected, encouraged, and honored in your journey toward emotional and mental health. I offer therapies that empower growth in the face of today’s obstacles and challenges through a holistic approach including nutrition, hydration, sleep, and exercise discussions. I utilize evidence-based practices such as CBT, SFBT, EFT, Family Systems, Guided Visualization, and Aromatherapy... These therapies and others are tailored with you for you. I offer a safe nonjudgmental place to examine your thoughts and ideas about self and others. Helping you be the best you can be.

Providing Counseling Coaching and Therapy for Individuals, Couples, Marriage, Adolescents and Families. Assistance for relational issues such as Discernment counseling for couples, communication, emotional avoidance, recovery from infidelity, relational trauma, assessment and Therapy for Depression, Grief & Loss, Anxiety, Panic Attacks, Anger Management, Autism, Bipolar, BPD, PTSD, Sleep Disorder, Addictions such as Gambling, Alcohol, Sexual and Internet.

Are you feeling discouraged, stuck, and hopeless in your life or marriage? Life's negative experiences are causing continued distress and preventing you from reaching your potential. Are you experiencing depression, anxiety, anger issues, relationship challenges and major life changes? are your preteens or teens experiencing behavior problems in school, home setting, or continue to get in trouble with the law?

Struggling with the weight of the darkness out there? Is it more difficult to find your Peace lately? Unwanted thoughts and emotions nagging at you now more than ever? Do fear, confusion, guilt and anger swallow you up as time moves forward? Thoughts and emotions are more intense for us all these days, discouragement is at an all time high and our relationships are filling up with far more conflict. You're not alone. We all need relief, true healing-real answers. Whether you're a struggling Christian, unsure about what you believe, or just want factual solutions from someone who's walked the same path and found the way out-call us!

EVERYTHING that happened to you, has happened for you! EVERYTHING you have been through will help you get through! Do you feel weighed down from life stressors? Have you lost your sense of identity or have a low sense of self-worth? Do you have difficulties communicating and sustaining meaningful relationships? Do you feel lost and confused about who you are? Do you keep making poor decisions that result in the same mistakes again and again? Are you in need of a guiding light to help you rediscover who you are? Together we will work on identifying positive coping skills that will lead you toward HARMONY and BALANCE in your life.

As a Christian counselor, I am dedicated to providing a safe, compassionate space for individuals navigating through life's challenges. Whether you're struggling with anxiety, depression, overwhelming stress, or facing relationship difficulties, know that you're not alone. Together, we can embark on a journey towards healing, growth, and restoration. My approach to counseling integrates psychological principles with the transformative power of faith. I believe in addressing not just the symptoms, but also the underlying issues, guiding you towards holistic healing.

I am a Solution Focused Cognitive Behavior Therapist. Working with adults, teens, children, family, and couples. When welcomed I apply counsel from a Christian foundation. I can help you find healing and change where you may have thought there was no hope.

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.

Looking for a therapist? Good for you! I offer a free 30 minute consultation to help you in finding the person who is right for you. Depending on your personal situation, I can help you to improve the way you communicate your needs and feelings, learn ways to mannage your stress/anxiety/anger,and develop resources that will allow you to let go of the past, move forward, understand and speak your truth and live more fully in the present. I look forward to talking to you and exploring how we might work together.

My goal is to help my clients identify and meet their own needs, whether to address a specific emerging issue, to manage existing mental health challenges, or to just gain a greater sense of peace and serenity in their lives.

I believe all people have the potential to live healthy, happy, fulfilling lives. I also believe that sometimes we need help when we struggle with various issues. It is my honor to sit with you as you share your story and allow yourself to be vulnerable. Together we will work on becoming stronger, acquiring tools, and building skills to manage the many things life throws your way. I use cognitive behavioral therapy, person-centered therapy, talk therapy, solution focused therapy, client-centered and equine assisted therapy, and more. It can be very difficult to reach out for help and I admire your courage in taking that first step.

Are you a Christian woman in your 40s-50s experiencing emotional distress after a hard breakup or Narcissistic abuse? Are you looking for support but feeling judged by your faith community? Do you have self-condemning thoughts and doubt your value and worth, but WANT to have positive feelings toward yourself? Do you feel emotionally overconnected to another person and want your sense of independence back? Then YOU are the kind of client I enjoy working with! Together, we can evaluate and dispute negative thoughts and beliefs, resolve spiritual crises, break trauma bonds, and find acceptance for realities unlikely to change.

Hi there! Starting therapy can feel overwhelming, so I commend you on your courage to take the important next steps towards recovery. When anxiety or depression seem like dark clouds hovering over you, impact every area of life, or rob you of the peace and happiness you want to feel, know that you are not alone. My passion is helping clients improve their self-esteem, coping skills, productivity, and engagement with others to get their quality of life back. I also enjoy empowering trauma survivors to take back control of their lives in healthy ways and no longer feel defined or stuck by past trauma.

As a Mental Health Therapist, Counselor, and Certified Life Coach my ideal client is one that desires hope and change. "Let's Talk" will assist each person to realize personal best through praise and learning new skills. My goal is to assist in discovering an individual's strengths. We will work together to identify and remove barriers that prevent growth. I'm a non-judgment professional that incorporates humor and laughter in the healing process.

Are you ready to create meaningful change in your life? Do you worry about your own effectiveness as an individual, partner or caregiver? Is it a challenge for you to respond to life stressors calmly and appropriately in a manner that promotes a positive view of self? My goal is to help spare you undue suffering so that you can meet or exceed your desired level of functioning and have the life that you deserve.

Mental Health Counseling can provide "Healing and Restoration to the Mind, Body, and Soul." My mission as a counselor is to help guide people toward inner peace and self-restoration through therapeutic methods and self-revelation. Through counseling, individuals can develop and apply positive coping skills, build a solid foundation and higher self-confidence, strengthen bonds of relationships and create a positive living environment that is encouraging for themselves and their loved ones.

Are you are feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or depressed? Sometimes life brings us to a place where we need to reach out and find help. If this is you, I would love to partner with you and help you find relief. Healing is about connecting with your true inner self and finding peace. Counseling is most effective when there is a connection with your therapist while discovering the triggers, patterns, and thoughts that often interrupt our quality of life. Come and discover how it feels to be heard, validated, and cared for! I bring a Biblically solid Christian perspective to the counseling session if desired.

Everyone goes through difficulties in life that cause intense emotional pain. Perhaps you're feeling utterly torn apart through the hardships that life brings and want a safe space of healing. One of the most difficult tragedies is losing someone you love.

Dr. Alves is a Licensed Psychologist in the State of Florida. He graduated from The Chicago School of Professional Psychology as a Doctor of Psychology in Clinical Psychology. He has worked with various populations including those with addiction or substance abuse, grief issues, depression, anxiety, trauma, psychosis, severe mental illnesses, the elderly and retirement issues, relationship issues, etc... He has worked in various settings including inpatient psychiatric hospital, partial hospitalization, crisis outreach services, community mental health, outpatient clinics, forensic hospitals, nursing homes and emergency rooms.