Longboat Key, Florida in the county of Manatee is along the central west coast between the Sarasota Bay and the Gulf of Mexico. It is a relatively new city, incorporated in 1855 and has a population of just 7320. The town made it through the 1921 hurricane outbreak and then built up the roads and bridges in the years soon afterward.

There are a plethora of mental health care professionals in and around Longboat Key who are available to help anyone who needs it. If you are struggling with a mental illness or just have some mental or emotional concerns, contact one of the many counselors or therapists in the Longboat Key area.

Psychologist Linda Crawford providing different types of therapy in Longboat Key

Linda Crawford

Clinician
License Type(s): LMHC
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsSelf esteemDepression
20 years offering treatment

Hello and Welcome to BetterHelp! This is where you can find your new future and the help you seek for the life you are wanting to live! I would be honored to assist you along that ride. My name is Linda Crawford. I am a Mental Health Counselor licensed in the state of Florida. Just like you, I am human and that means I understand life has a variety of challenges to throw at us. At times, it can seem near impossible to get past some of these obstacles. Often we can feel alone and helpless about what our best next step could be. But, here is the secret reality......needing assistance in these matters is just part of the human process. Unfortunately, there are many people who are afraid to admit they are human enough to desire/need the assistance of another person's perspective. Anyway, here you are reading my profile and that is actually a good sign! I am excited about working with you to dig through your struggles and help you excel to work on changing your brain so that you can feel better about your future. It is true, you brain does change according to your thought process! I truly want to help you excel at this! However, I cannot do this alone and that means you may be given assignments to complete. That is how you will learn to change your brain! Together, we can adjust your negative thoughts and feelings which, in my experience working with clients, seems to be at the core of many issues such as: relationship issues (social and professional), anxiety, depression, overeating, disorganization, lost motivation, lost interest, hurt feelings, anger, loneliness, mistrust, boredom. Here is the plan I offer to you: You are the driver of your life, you have free will to choose which road to take. I will sit in the passenger seat and be a sort of ...GPS...suggesting options along the way. Ultimately, you are the one with your hands on the wheel and your foot on the pedal. That means, you determine the distance you travel and the speed at which you move. Also, and most important....you determine when you have arrived at your destination! Ready when you are!

Psychologist Maylin Gonzalez providing different types of therapy in Longboat Key

Maylin Gonzalez

Clinician
License Type(s): M.S., LMHC
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietyFamily conflictsParenting issuesSelf esteemDepression
5 years offering treatment

It takes a strong person to realize help is needed. I am glad you found the courage to seek support in your journey of personal growth. My goal is to help you navigate your individual difficulties, big or small, hoping you gain the ability to always become a better version of yourself. My name is Maylin Gonzalez and I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in the state of Florida. I have had the opportunity to work with a wide variety of clients, and different disorders along the years. I realize there is not a “one size fits all” therapy manual, and it must be individualized to your specific needs. I want you all to feel heard and understood throughout our sessions, and that you learn to find strength within yourself to achieve your goals. Thank you for choosing me to guide you through the healing process.

Psychologist Faramroze Sarkari providing different types of therapy in Longboat Key

Faramroze Sarkari

Clinician
License Type(s): MS, LMHC
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietyAnger managementSelf esteemDepressionCoping with life changes
23 years offering treatment

I am licensed in Florida with 23 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress management, anger management, anxiety, depression, post-traumatic stress disorder, and relational conflicts. I use mindfulness and life coaching to increase motivation, self esteem, and confidence. I work with my clients to create an open and safe environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared without fear of judgment. It takes courage to seek out a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards a change. I am here to support & empower you in that journey.

Psychologist Angela Heck providing different types of therapy in Longboat Key

Angela Heck

Clinician
Mental Wellness Specialties: Relationship issuesTrauma and abuseIntimacy-related issuesDepressionCoping with life changes
4 years offering treatment

I am a licensed clinical social worker in Florida with 6 years of counseling experience. I am passionate about counseling, it is what I love to do! I have experience in helping clients with relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy related issues, & depression. I create a no-judgement zone with my clients, I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. I specialize in working with couples and individuals in alternative lifestyles and identifying as LGBTQ+, and promise to always have a safe space for my clients. I will tailor our conversations and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs. Taking the first step to sign up for therapy and being vulnerable takes courage, and I am honored if you decide to open up with me and share your story. I am here to be a facilitator in your healing journey as you become a better version of yourself.

Psychologist anya robertson providing different types of therapy in Longboat Key

anya robertson

Clinician
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseGriefDepression
11 years offering treatment

I am licensed in Florida with 9 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, & coping with grief and loss. I believe that you are the expert of your story and that you have many strengths that will assist you in overcoming things that challenge you. It takes courage to seek out a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards a change. I am here to support & empower you in that journey.

Psychologist Veronica  Bernardino providing different types of therapy in Longboat Key

Veronica Bernardino

Clinician
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietyFamily conflictsSelf esteemDepressionADHD
8 years offering treatment

I am a licensed mental health counselor in Florida with 8 years of experience as a therapist and with over 15 years of experience in the mental health field. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, family conflicts, motivation, self esteem, and confidence, & depression. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. I will tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs. Taking the first step to sign up for therapy can take courage and I am proud of you for getting started!

Psychologist Betsy Rosander providing different types of therapy in Longboat Key

Betsy Rosander

Clinician
License Type(s): LMHC
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietyAddictionsSelf esteemDepressionCoping with life changes
25 years offering treatment

I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in Florida with 25 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, depression, self esteem, coping with addictions, grief & loss, and end of life transitioning, and boundary identification and setting. I believe that you are the expert of your story and that you have many strengths that will assist you in overcoming things that challenge you. It takes courage to seek out a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards a change. I am here to provide a place of safety, positive regard, and to support & empower you in that journey.

Psychologist Ashley Kappelman providing different types of therapy in Longboat Key

Ashley Kappelman

Clinician
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietyTrauma and abuseGriefParenting issuesCoping with life changes
4 years offering treatment

My name is Ashley and I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in Florida with 3 years of professional work experience. I have experience helping clients with stress and anxiety, trauma and abuse, coping with grief and loss, & parenting issues. Many clients I have worked with are neurodivergent and I enjoy supporting people who have diverse neurotypes. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. Through attuned, reflective listening you'll be supported to successfully process your thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. I will tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs. Taking the first step to sign up for therapy can take courage and I am proud of you for getting started!

Psychologist Andrea Baker providing different types of therapy in Longboat Key

Andrea Baker

Clinician
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietySelf esteemCareer difficultiesDepressionCoping with life changes
23 years offering treatment

I am licensed in Florida with 24 years of counseling children and adults. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, coping with grief and loss, career difficulties, & depression. I am passionate supporting women during pregnancy and postnatally. I believe that you are the expert of your story and that you have many strengths that will assist you in overcoming things that challenge you. It takes courage to seek out a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards a change. I am here to support & empower you in that journey.

Psychologist Mirella Sawin providing different types of therapy in Longboat Key

Mirella Sawin

Clinician
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietyGriefParenting issuesDepressionCoping with life changes
14 years offering treatment

I am licensed in Florida with 14 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress, anxiety, coping with grief, coping with loss, parenting issues, & depression. I have 10 years of experience working directly with high-risk for suicide individuals. In addition, while working at Victim Service Center I was able to provide short term trauma related therapy to teenagers that had been abused. I believe that you are the expert of your story and that you have many strengths that will assist you in overcoming things that challenge you. Taking the first step to sign up for therapy can take courage and I am proud of you for getting started!

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Types of therapists available to clients in Longboat Key

Understanding the type of therapy you'd like to search for is crucial before finding a therapist or psychologist. Be sure to narrow your search for therapists in Longboat Key that can offer psychodynamic therapy, cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), talk therapy, group therapy, marriage and family therapy for individuals or couples, or couples therapy depending on your needs.

Licensed therapists & mental health professionals available through BetterHelp's online platform

Mental health therapists in Longboat Key available through BetterHelp are accredited to help individuals and couples. Longboat Key therapists' credentials can include licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT), licensed clinical social worker (LCSW), and clinician or doctor of psychology (PsyD). Regardless of their licensure, Longboat Key therapists are trained in any type of therapy in the Longboat Key region and in the state of Florida.

How a therapist can help you destress, manage your emotions, and guide you towards the life you want 

Therapists in Longboat Key can help clients in improving healthy relationships, communication skills, working through life transitions, couples challenges, managing a mood disorder, improving coping skills, self help tips, offer life coaching, family life, or change in negative thinking patterns. A therapist in Longboat Key may also provide a safe place and validation for clients experiencing emotional pain, or that simply want a psychological assessment. 

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