In Pinellas Park, FL, individuals seeking help for mental illness can find counseling services designed to enhance self awareness and promote self discovery. These services, including affordable therapy and professional counseling, are available throughout the Tampa Bay area, in locations like Saint Petersburg within Pinellas County.

Another helpful option available to Pinellas Park residents are life coaches, who use techniques such as motivational interviewing to assist clients in identifying their goals and overcoming barriers. This approach ensures that individuals receive the guidance to navigate personal challenges effectively. 

In Pinellas Park, FL, the emphasis on more counseling options reflects the community’s commitment to providing comprehensive mental health support. Finding the right therapist can be crucial for those seeking to deepen their understanding of themselves and their interactions with others. Whether addressing daily stresses or more complex psychological issues, the area’s therapists are dedicated to assisting residents in achieving a healthier, more balanced life.

Please see the therapist profiles below for more information on the different therapists available online.

Psychologist Gabriele Cash providing different types of therapy in Pinellas Park

Gabriele Cash

Clinician
License Type(s): MA, LMFT
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietySelf esteemDepressionCoping with life changesCompassion fatigue
15 years offering treatment

Hello! Thank you for stopping by my page. My name is Gabriele Cash and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I currently serve clients in the Pinellas County area and have been practicing for the last 16 years. I work with a wide variety of clients that include; adolescents, adults, individuals, couples, and families. It is my belief that positive life changes can occur when a safe, empathic and supportive space is provided. I commend those willing to open themselves up and invite this positive change and allow me to join them in this journey. When provided with the opportunity to share our thoughts, feelings, and emotions with someone, that process in itself, creates healing and therefore change. It is also my belief that if you as an individual change, those close to you will also change. As your safe space provider, I will encourage and facilitate growth in a direction that works best for you and for your life. The ultimate goal is mental health and happiness. I look forward to discussing my therapeutic modality in more detail with you and getting started!

Psychologist David Potts providing different types of therapy in Pinellas Park

David Potts

Clinician
License Type(s): LCSW
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietyTrauma and abuseGriefSelf esteemDepression
14 years offering treatment

Hi! my name is David Potts and I am an Licensed Clinical Social Worker). I have been working as a licensed mental health therapist on the Gulf Coast of Southwest Florida for 14 years. I have been with Better Help now for almost 5 years. I love what the online platform of Better Help offers to the clients with many options that are offered. I have been working as a psychotherapist/clinical social worker with individuals, teens, young adults and adults of all ages. I have also worked with the family dynamic for most of my career. Since working with Better Help, I have found that working outside my community and on this platform has extended my practice to many parts of the world! My area of expertise has been working with depression, anxiety, relationship issues, parenting dilemmas, stress in school or work, grief-loss, motivation, other life stressors. Other areas include working with Bi-Polar Disorders and ADHD/ADD. I have also worked with adults who experienced severe and persistent mental health issues that included schizophrenia, personality disorders, and alcohol/substance addiction and abuse. I have worked in many clinical settings including working in outpatient and residential settings. I have specialized working with teens who have experienced abandonment, loss of family, parents and/or home. Some of these teens also had a history of physical trauma, sexual or emotional abuse, and alcohol/substance addiction. My counseling style is open and engaging, and I approach all my clients with commitment and compassion. My approach combines cognitive-behavioral therapy, existential, psychodynamic, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused therapies. I will adjust my approaches and treatment plan to follow your individual needs and to meet your goals. I like to seek root causes of the issues that may be interfering with life that can sometimes become very overwhelming and frustrating that can interrupt with striving to have a better quality of life. I like to look at the cause and affect approach with the hope is that you can make the small changes necessary to find happiness. Progress not perfection is what I like to say. I am glad that you are taking this first step in seeking positive change. I am here to encourage and support you in your therapeutic journey! If is a new therapy experience, then I hope to be able to take you to your next step in finding what you are looking for. I look forward to meeting you and working with you!

Psychologist Madeline Libretti providing different types of therapy in Pinellas Park

Madeline Libretti

Clinician
License Type(s): LCSW
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietyFamily conflictsSelf esteemDepressionCoping with life changes
5 years offering treatment

Welcome to BetterHelp! My name is Madeline Berry and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I have been providing therapy for wide variety of issues and populations for approximately 5 years. I graduated from New York University in 2014 with a Master's in Social Work, and I also hold a Master's in Experimental Psychology from St. John's University. At the beginning of my career, I worked for a NYC hospital system providing mental health support and therapy to adults, families, women, and teenagers. I worked mostly in the Maternal Child Health Department of the hospital, providing therapy and support to women who were pregnant, post-partum, families who had babies in the NICU, etc; however, often assisted in pediatrics, the general medical unit, and the emergency department. For the last two years, I have worked in a primary care clinic, providing short-term counseling to adults who struggle with, but not limited to stress, depression, anxiety, chronic medical conditions, new medical diagnosis', etc. Since the Covid-19 pandemic, I have had the opportunity to provide adults with mental health support and counseling virtually, and also hosted a virtual support group for those struggling with the effects of the pandemic. I would describe my approach as collaborative, goal-oriented, and client-centered. I use a wide-variety of therapeutic methods and modules, such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Problem-solving Therapy to meet the client where they are, and to also provide them with the tools and coping skills that work best for them. I believe that therapy is a team approach, between a therapist and their client, to help the client reach their goals and develop healthier skills, tools, and habits. Reaching out for help can be scary and leave us feeling vulnerable. I hope to help you feel comfortable, and confident to work toward your goals, as well as feel supported through the process. I look forward to working with you!

Psychologist Yvonne King providing different types of therapy in Pinellas Park

Yvonne King

Clinician
License Type(s): LMFT
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesGriefSelf esteemDepression
17 years offering treatment

Hello! I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in Florida with 17 years experience helping clients heal and make changes in their lives for the better. I have experience with all kinds of clients with a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, relationship issues, parenting problems, grief/loss, career challenges, abuse and trauma. My training in family systems helps me understand your concerns from not only an individual perspective but in the context of your family, your community and the wider world. My approach combines client-centered, cognitive-behavioral, solution-focused, mindfulness, brief therapy and narrative modalities as needed for each client's best outcome. I respect and enjoy learning from all cultures. I honor your unique story and feel privileged to share your journey to hope, optimism and empowerment for your life. Making a choice to seek therapy is a brave choice! It can be scary to communicate one's deepest thoughts and feelings to a stranger. I offer a calm, safe, nonjudgemental space to carefully explore your situation. I see myself as a catalyst for your self-actualization. As we examine the pain that brings you to therapy and work through the challenges you are facing, you can move to a more peaceful, contented and beautiful life. I look forward to meeting you!

Psychologist James Beller providing different types of therapy in Pinellas Park

James Beller

Clinician
License Type(s): MA,LMHC
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseParenting issuesAnger management
22 years offering treatment

I have a master's degree from the University of Central Florida, in the field of Counselor Education. I have been licensed as a Mental Health Counselor in the state of Florida since 2001. I have worked a combination of private practice, agency work as well as with the public school system. I am married, I have three children and one grandson. My foundation is that of a Person Centered Counselor, and important aspects of this include the use of empathy, unconditional positive regard and warmth. I also rely heavily on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. I apply a lot of reason in the counseling process and I believe that a good therapist doesn't work any harder than the clients that they are trying to help. I am a trained hypnotherapist and I find that this can be very helpful in working with individuals who have a past trauma that they continue to struggle with. I find that a career as a counselor is a very fulfilling occupation and I truly enjoy helping individual's find a healthier path with their life.

Psychologist Dr. Shannon  Holliker providing different types of therapy in Pinellas Park

Dr. Shannon Holliker

Clinician
License Type(s): PhD,LCSW,MA
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietyParenting issuesSelf esteemCoping with life changesCompassion fatigue
12 years offering treatment

Hello and Welcome! It is great to see that you have decided to take this step into further self-discovery, self-growth, and reflection. Therapy is a process, but doesn't necessarily require you to know exactly what type of support you might need. Actually, many people enter therapy to discover they have other things they also want to address. Sometimes, it's about the rewarding process to self-discovery that can be the motivation. Regardless of how you got here, my goal is to provide you with unconditional support. My approach is about honest dialogue. Too often there is a belief that saying 'certain things' in therapy is not acceptable. The reality is that it is the best place to have such discussions about feelings, thoughts, and approaches to challenges. It is also equally important to celebrate what may even feel like small victories. As we reach adulthood, we can tend to think that celebration is less important when it is super important. I hold a PhD in Public Affairs (Social Work Focus). This credential has provided me the opportunity to continue teaching college and doing research in critical areas of mental health. I have two Masters' degrees, in Social Work and Child Development and Education. I went back to pursue my second Master's in Early Childhood because one of my specialties is parenting and providing counseling support to very young children, supporting families affected by trauma or stress due to issues with their young child, and trauma response. I am passionate about helping parents with their own anxiety and depression (or other challenges), providing support to families affected by medical stress (a child with a chronic illness or in the NICU or a parent with medical concerns), assisting with support for intervention of developmental or behavioral concerns, fertility, and/or any concerns related to your family dynamics. My experience has also been in providing different therapy interventions to young children (0-5 years) with their family. I have assisted many families in identifying and addressing family challenges that could contribute to their young child's emotional or behavioral concern. Through this platform, our focus would be on your concerns or challenges in parenting and/or mental health or other areas, and we would work together for an end goal. I am also passionate about providing individual therapy to support anxiety, problem-focused depression, burnout, and effects of trauma. These challenges can present differently for different people and no feelings are 'wrong.' Our world is filled with a variety of unique cumulative stressors and this can make it sometimes difficult to identify the cause. Things such as, burnout, from the daily challenges can create more complex feelings of loss, confusion, and depression because they are often minimized by our own beliefs. I want to conclude by sharing that not everyone requires walking through their past to understand their current circumstances. There are lots of approaches to therapy as it is just a form of support. The duration of therapy also depends on many factors, but I believe that you and I should always form goals we can track progress. I'm happy you decided to stop by and that you are considering the process of therapy. I look forward to working with you!

Psychologist Randy Stern providing different types of therapy in Pinellas Park

Randy Stern

Clinician
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesGriefSelf esteemDepression
4 years offering treatment

I am licensed in Florida with 3 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, relationship issues, coping with grief and loss, & 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. Taking the first step to seeking a more fulfilling and happier life takes courage. I am here to support you in that process.

Psychologist Cynthia Harris-Maddox providing different types of therapy in Pinellas Park

Cynthia Harris-Maddox

Clinician
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietyTrauma and abuseDepressionCoping with life changesADHD
6 years offering treatment

I am licensed in Florida with 6 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, & coping with life changes. 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. 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 Rabia Abid providing different types of therapy in Pinellas Park

Rabia Abid

Clinician
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesAnger managementDepressionADHD
6 years offering treatment

I am licensed in Florida with 5 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, relationship issues, anger management, & motivation, self esteem, and confidence. 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!

Psychologist Darius Murray providing different types of therapy in Pinellas Park

Darius Murray

Clinician
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietySelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderDepression
4 years offering treatment

I am licensed in Florida with 4 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients impacted by autism, anxiety, depression, motivation, self-esteem, and confidence, career difficulties, & bipolar disorder. 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. 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.

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Types of therapists available to clients in Pinellas Park

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 Pinellas Park 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 Pinellas Park available through BetterHelp are accredited to help individuals and couples. Pinellas Park 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, Pinellas Park therapists are trained in any type of therapy in the Pinellas Park 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 Pinellas Park 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 Pinellas Park may also provide a safe place and validation for clients experiencing emotional pain, or that simply want a psychological assessment. 

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