Therapists in Sarasota, FL
In Sarasota, FL, those seeking assistance with emotional health challenges can access a variety of counseling services designed to foster personal growth and create positive change. Licensed professionals, including licensed psychologists, offer support for issues ranging from panic attacks to family conflict, emphasizing conflict resolution and strategies to enhance overall well-being.
The therapists in Sarasota County utilize a client-centered approach, which aids in developing greater self-awareness and understanding the root cause of emotional and psychological difficulties. This method encourages clients to identify and modify patterns contributing to their distress, such as those leading to low self esteem.
Therapy in Sarasota focuses on building the skills necessary to manage personal challenges effectively, aiming to empower individuals to navigate their circumstances with confidence and insight. This proactive stance helps clients not just cope but thrive, promoting enduring positive change.
Please see the therapist profiles below for more information on the different therapists available online.
Alejandro Zuccaro
Clinician
License Type(s): MSW, LCSW
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesParenting issuesCareer difficultiesCoping with life changes
11 years offering treatment
I obtained my master's degree in 2010 and have been a Licensed Clinical Social Worker LCSW since 2013. I genuinely enjoy getting to know and working with each of my clients by building a therapeutic relationship that will guide them trough the process of developing and working towards achieving realistic personal goals. I truly believe that participating and investing time and effort in therapy with the right therapist can lead to personal growth and numerous positive changes for the individual and love ones around them. I specialize in helping clients understand their strengths and identify their previous successes to promote change and reach new personal goals. Further more a key component of a successful therapeutic outcomes is to focus on the client's current needs and their own current stage of their life, by helping the client understand that everyone's journey is unique and its ok to go at your own pace. Thank you for taking the time to consider me and hope to have the opportunity to assist you.
Tina LaPorta
Clinician
License Type(s): LMFT,LPC,LCDC
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsSelf esteemDepression
15 years offering treatment
Thank you for visiting my profile! I am here to help you. I have many years of counseling experience with adults and adolescents that have depression, anxiety, PTSD, anger issues; relationship, family, career or adjustment concerns; as well as substance abuse issues. I have military counseling experience with active duty troops and combat veterans. I have two Master’s degrees in Psychology, the first in College Teaching and the second in counseling, specializing in marriage and family therapy. I began my career as an Adjunct Professor in Psychology in the San Francisco Bay Area; after 6 years of teaching , I began to work clinically, as a community based mental health clinician, with adults with more severe , chronic symptoms, such as schizophrenia. I also worked in the community, as a licensed clinician with both adults and adolescents, with mental health and substance abuse disorders, in Outpatient, IOP and partial hospitalization treatment programs. After many years in the private sector, I decided to work for the Federal government. I was hired as a Psychologist, at Fort Sam Houston, in Texas. I worked for the Department of Defense, on base at Fort Sam Houston and Fort Bliss. As a Federal GS employee, I transferred to the Department of Veteran Affairs. I worked in their Vet Centers as a licensed marriage and family therapist. I am licensed in CT, FL, N.J., AZ, and TX. I prefer a cognitive behavioral (CBT) approach. I like to focus on cognitive and behavioral changes, in working with you to achieve your therapy goals. Thank you for your consideration. If you have any questions, please write. Tina LaPorta
Orlando Garcia
Clinician
License Type(s): MS, LMFT
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsSelf esteemDepression
29 years offering treatment
I am a seasoned psychotherapist/family therapist with over 26 years of experience in alleviating and/or resolving a broad spectrum of psychological, behavioral, and emotional issues. Using scientifically proven treatment methods, I can help you to start improving your life today. I work with individuals, couples, families and groups and I work with people of all ages. I use a hybrid of cognitive-behavioral therapy/Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy combined with family systems therapy. I also incorporate Gestalt/experiential approaches, psychodrama approaches, client centered/Rogerian approaches and psychodynamic approaches into my therapeutic work. I can help you to effectively address your issues and concerns. I also can help you to become more aware of your strengths and potentials and to even identify and develop new strengths and potentials and to make significant changes in your self and in your life. Knowing yourself and being at peace with yourself will help you to have a more satisfying life and more satisfying relationships. Please do not judge your future by your present. Don't give the power to your negative thoughts to convince you that they have the final and unalterable say about you, about life and about reality in general. The future is full of beautiful possibilities and by choosing to work on addressing your problems you begin to make those possibilities come true. I can help you to do that. May you find peace and joy in your journey. Orlando
Melanie Bartholomew
Clinician
License Type(s): LMHC
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietyFamily conflictsParenting issuesDepressionCoping with life changes
15 years offering treatment
I am a licensed mental health counselor in Florida with over 15 years of experience. I have worked with clients in a variety of settings with a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, relationship issues and parenting problems. I also helped many people who have experienced physical trauma or emotional abuse. My counseling style is a common-sense developmental approach. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion, and I don't believe in stigmatizing labels. My approach is eclectic and I believe most problems people suffer with come from difficulties adjusting to life's transitions and loss. I will tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs. I believe in helping clients find their "truth" and once we are able to deal with the truth, however ugly, change is born. It takes courage to seek a more fulfilling and happier life and the first steps towards change are the hardest. If you are ready to take that step I am here to support and empower you. I look forward to working with you!
Norma Owens-Hixon
Clinician
License Type(s): LMHC,MH11167
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietyFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseSelf esteemDepression
15 years offering treatment
I, Norma Owens-Hixon, received my Master’s Degree from the University of North Florida in Mental Health Counseling. I am a Florida Licensed Mental Health Counselor and have worked full-time at Northeast Florida State Hospital for 15 years, first as a Mental Health Program Analyst/Auditor and now as a Clinical Counselor in the Psychology Department. I have experience as a Child Protective Investigator, Family Service Counselor, and Independent Contract Therapist with the Department of Juvenile Justice through Daniel Kids. I am dedicated to facilitating positive growth and enriching the lives of others by endorsing an eclectic approach to counseling. In my spare time, I enjoy walking and arts & music.
Rose Lott
Clinician
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietyAddictionsGriefSelf esteemDepression
24 years offering treatment
My name is Rose Lott. I am a licensed mental health counselor with over 23 years of experience. I have been providing tele-health since the pandemic, providing individual and family therapy via online. My goal is to provide a casual, trusting and safe atmosphere; one that allows you to feel comfortable. Goals during our first session include developing trust and rapport and working together on your treatment goals. You can expect an experienced, empathetic, compassionate, knowledgeable, humble and caring therapist to assist you with your mental health needs. I have experience in a variety of areas including, but not limited to working with adolescents and adults ages (13- 70 +) with sexual behavior problems, anger, addiction, anxiety, depression, family functioning, resolving trauma/abuse, grief/loss and self esteem. I am a licensed mental health counselor in Florida. 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. I utilize a variety of therapeutic tools and modalities including, but not limited to cognitive behavior therapy, motivational interviewing, gestalt therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, person centered therapy, relapse prevention, spirituality if requested, anger management and self-esteem building exercises. Also, I utilize grounding , mindfulness and my go to is an overall holistic approach.
Elisabeth Spear
Clinician
License Type(s): LCSW
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietySelf esteemDepressionCoping with life changes
23 years offering treatment
I am a licensed clinician with over 20 years of experience working with multiple treatment modalities to assist both people in crisis and people seeking to improve self esteem, evaluate all types of relationships and life goals or make major life changes. I am very practical in terms of helping you to make changes and transitions in your life. My viewpoint is one of working with a person and also what surrounds that person - family, community, workplace and social life. I am also caring, warm, and open professionally to spiritual and alternative methods such as mindfulness and meditation. I am open to both video and phone sessions but not to chat or text sessions as I believe it is easy to misinterpret emotions and levels of concerns you may express via text and chat. Finding a therapist that you trust and connect with is a challenging task, it is important to me to offer the best of myself when we are working together. Over the past twenty years I have worked with people experiencing chronic and terminal illness, mental heath crisis, homelessness, PTSD, consequences of aging, and disability. I have also worked with people wanting to improve self esteem, work through family and relationship issues, and also the many internal conflicts experienced throughout the stages of life as beliefs, needs and goals change over time. I am comfortable working with LGBTQ clients and also with clients in alternative lifestyles such as polyamory, swinging and BDSM. My goal is for each client to have a space to discuss choices and needs openly in a caring and professional relationship. For all the clients who have posted reviews - I am so grateful you are a part of my life, and thank you so much for your kindness!
LaKesha Thomas
Clinician
Mental Wellness Specialties: AddictionsFamily conflictsSelf esteemCoping with life changes
5 years offering treatment
I am licensed in Florida with 5 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with coping with addictions, family conflicts, & motivation, self esteem, and confidence. I also have experience working with coping with life changes. 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.
Susan Zapatha
Clinician
Mental Wellness Specialties: Relationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefParenting issues
28 years offering treatment
I am licensed in Florida with 26 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, & coping with grief and loss. 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.
Nancy Van Aman
Clinician
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietyGriefSelf esteemCoping with life changesCoaching
35 years offering treatment
I am licensed in Florida with 35 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress, anxiety, coping with grief, coping with loss, motivation, self esteem, confidence, coping with life changes, & executive coaching. I also have experience working with professional coaching. 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 seeking a more fulfilling and happier life takes courage. I am here to support you in that process.
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What types of therapists are available to clients in Sarasota?
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 Sarasota that can offer psychodynamic therapy, cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), therapeutic 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 Sarasota available through BetterHelp are accredited as psychologists to help individuals and couples. Sarasota 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, Sarasota therapists are trained in any type of therapy in the Sarasota region and in the state of Florida.
How can a therapist help you destress, manage your emotions, and guide you towards the life you want?
Therapists in Sarasota 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 Sarasota may also provide a safe place and validation for clients experiencing emotional pain, or that simply want a psychological assessment.
Is it better to find a mental health counselor or therapist in Sarasota offering online therapy or in person?
Studies show online therapy can be just as effective as in-person counseling. Online therapy with licensed counselors is often more affordable, with BetterHelp pricing ranging from $65-$100 weekly, while in person therapy can cost up to $200 per session.
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