Marriage Counseling Therapists in 33705
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Hello, my name is Ruthie Jacques I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I have a strong background in working with individuals, couples, and families struggling with a wealth of issues. I believe that you are the expert in your own life. I am simply a qualified friend who walks you through a myriad of issues. There is no such thing as an expert! I am here to help. I have been in the field for many years and have a wealth of experience and comfort working with family conflict, couple's issues, addiction, adolescents, and life transitions.
Hello, my name is Ruthie Jacques I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I have a strong background in working with individuals, couples, and families struggling with a wealth of issues. I believe that you are the expert in your own life. I am simply a qualified friend who walks you through a myriad of issues. There is no such thing as an expert! I am here to help. I have been in the field for many years and have a wealth of experience and comfort working with family conflict, couple's issues, addiction, adolescents, and life transitions.
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Florida Christian Counseling Services
Counselor, LMHC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Saint Petersburg, FL 33705
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?
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?
![Photo of Danielle Lyn Schult, MA, LMFT, Marriage & Family Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/a108e990-c313-4256-a606-921b59c49122/1/320x400.jpeg)
Danielle Lyn Schult
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Saint Petersburg, FL 33705 (Online Only)
I am a certified SYMBIS (saving your marriage before it starts) facilitator.
Nothing changes if nothing changes. We often get stuck in the same patterns of behavior while putting our mental, emotional, spiritual, physical, and relational well-being on the back burner. I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, specializing in pre-marital, couples, and individual connection and healing. I am a compassionate, warm, and caring catalyst for positive change and have found therapy to be my purpose in life.
I am a certified SYMBIS (saving your marriage before it starts) facilitator.
Nothing changes if nothing changes. We often get stuck in the same patterns of behavior while putting our mental, emotional, spiritual, physical, and relational well-being on the back burner. I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, specializing in pre-marital, couples, and individual connection and healing. I am a compassionate, warm, and caring catalyst for positive change and have found therapy to be my purpose in life.
![Photo of Kaffie Wilcoxon, LMHC, CAP, Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/e69a4d1c-886e-4a82-9e6b-21098a231cd9/1/320x400.jpeg)
All of us have dreams, aspirations and needs. To be successful, we need to have the mental and physical needs taken care of. Having goals and plans help guide us to the achievement of our goals.
All of us have dreams, aspirations and needs. To be successful, we need to have the mental and physical needs taken care of. Having goals and plans help guide us to the achievement of our goals.
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Dr. Darleen Claire Wodzenski
Counselor, MS MA , PhD LPC, NCC ASC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Saint Petersburg, FL 33705
I work with children of all ages from 1 to 99, and serve a diverse population including individuals with disabilities, BIPOC, LGBTQIA+, Polyamorous, spiritually orientation. Taking a person-centered holistic approach, I serve clients within a framework of evidence-based Positive Psychology that is supported by a firm foundation in psychotherapy, lifestyle, relationship, epigenetics, developmental, neuro-counseling and brain-based, and mindfulness wisdom & strategies. The types of issues I commonly treat include Anxiety, Depression, Trauma, Autism, Neuroatypicality, Dissociation, DID, OCD, ODD, Borderline Personality Disorder, PTSD.
I work with children of all ages from 1 to 99, and serve a diverse population including individuals with disabilities, BIPOC, LGBTQIA+, Polyamorous, spiritually orientation. Taking a person-centered holistic approach, I serve clients within a framework of evidence-based Positive Psychology that is supported by a firm foundation in psychotherapy, lifestyle, relationship, epigenetics, developmental, neuro-counseling and brain-based, and mindfulness wisdom & strategies. The types of issues I commonly treat include Anxiety, Depression, Trauma, Autism, Neuroatypicality, Dissociation, DID, OCD, ODD, Borderline Personality Disorder, PTSD.
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Holistic Psychotherapy And Somatic Coaching
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Saint Petersburg, FL 33705
At Holistic Psychotherapy and Somatic Life Coaching, we are dedicated to supporting and guiding clients through a wide range of mental, emotional, physical, and spiritual conditions. Whether you're experiencing symptoms of depression, anxiety, addictive behaviors, anger, grief, or trauma--change--and even immediate relief--are possible. Sessions are uniquely tailored to your needs and can include various therapeutic techniques including mindful movement, guided mediation, and self-exploration. You will learn ways to connect with your body, mind, and spirit--creating a life of clarity and inner peace.
At Holistic Psychotherapy and Somatic Life Coaching, we are dedicated to supporting and guiding clients through a wide range of mental, emotional, physical, and spiritual conditions. Whether you're experiencing symptoms of depression, anxiety, addictive behaviors, anger, grief, or trauma--change--and even immediate relief--are possible. Sessions are uniquely tailored to your needs and can include various therapeutic techniques including mindful movement, guided mediation, and self-exploration. You will learn ways to connect with your body, mind, and spirit--creating a life of clarity and inner peace.
![Photo of Xenia Hatzilias, LMHC, LPC, Licensed Professional Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/413594af-b2ec-4223-98f2-f4c4f8b2230d/1/320x400.jpeg)
Xenia Hatzilias
Licensed Professional Counselor, LMHC, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Saint Petersburg, FL 33705
Hi, I’m Xenia! I am a licensed therapist with eight years of experience working in the mental health field. I particularly enjoy working with women who struggle with putting themselves first. Individuals who notice they are the support person for everyone else, but feel like they can’t lean on others or ask for help because that feels like even more of a chore. You might be at the point where it’s starting to feel too overwhelming, you can’t handle all of it on your own, and resentment towards your partner or others might already be starting to build.
Hi, I’m Xenia! I am a licensed therapist with eight years of experience working in the mental health field. I particularly enjoy working with women who struggle with putting themselves first. Individuals who notice they are the support person for everyone else, but feel like they can’t lean on others or ask for help because that feels like even more of a chore. You might be at the point where it’s starting to feel too overwhelming, you can’t handle all of it on your own, and resentment towards your partner or others might already be starting to build.
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Hello! I'm a certified psychiatric nurse practitioner with experience helping people in hospitals and clinics. I specialize in dealing with issues like substance abuse, depression, anxiety, ADHD, and PTSD, using the newest guidelines and proven treatments. I care deeply about mental health, believing it's just as important as physical health. My goal is to break down the stigma around mental illness and encourage others to put their mental well-being first for a happier life.
Hello! I'm a certified psychiatric nurse practitioner with experience helping people in hospitals and clinics. I specialize in dealing with issues like substance abuse, depression, anxiety, ADHD, and PTSD, using the newest guidelines and proven treatments. I care deeply about mental health, believing it's just as important as physical health. My goal is to break down the stigma around mental illness and encourage others to put their mental well-being first for a happier life.
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Haley Peterson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Saint Petersburg, FL 33705 (Online Only)
No matter how successful we are, we often feel trapped by the expectations of others. Constantly striving to meet benchmarks that leave us feeling unfulfilled. I’m Haley Peterson, LCSW and I specialize in helping individuals navigate life transitions, manage anxiety, depression, and trauma, and establish healthy boundaries. Whether you're facing significant changes or seeking a deeper connection with your true self, my holistic and individualized approach can help. Together, we will work to build your self-worth and confidence, break free from external pressures, and live a life that is authentic and fulfilling.
No matter how successful we are, we often feel trapped by the expectations of others. Constantly striving to meet benchmarks that leave us feeling unfulfilled. I’m Haley Peterson, LCSW and I specialize in helping individuals navigate life transitions, manage anxiety, depression, and trauma, and establish healthy boundaries. Whether you're facing significant changes or seeking a deeper connection with your true self, my holistic and individualized approach can help. Together, we will work to build your self-worth and confidence, break free from external pressures, and live a life that is authentic and fulfilling.
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Kelly Easton Relationship Counseling
Counselor, LMHC
Verified Verified
Saint Petersburg, FL 33705 (Online Only)
Welcome! I believe we all have an impetus toward meaning and joy. Yet life can bring challenges from the past and present. I am dedicated to helping you move toward freedom from anxiety, stress, trauma, and relational challenges, in order to thrive in your good life. My approach is warm and empathic, with a focus on creating a new toolbox with your strengths. Small steps create huge results. With couples, I am interested in how family-of-origin communication patterns informs perceptions and reactions. The goal is to resolve conflicts, enhance connectivity, and cultivate mutual kindness and teamwork.
Welcome! I believe we all have an impetus toward meaning and joy. Yet life can bring challenges from the past and present. I am dedicated to helping you move toward freedom from anxiety, stress, trauma, and relational challenges, in order to thrive in your good life. My approach is warm and empathic, with a focus on creating a new toolbox with your strengths. Small steps create huge results. With couples, I am interested in how family-of-origin communication patterns informs perceptions and reactions. The goal is to resolve conflicts, enhance connectivity, and cultivate mutual kindness and teamwork.
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Abigail Maher
Counselor, LMHC, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Saint Petersburg, FL 33705 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
I specialize in working with the LGBTQIA+ community & have lived experience as a queer person. My main focus is providing a safe, empathic environment for you to truly explore yourself and every facet of your experience. This includes exploring sources of pain and hurt, as well as celebrating sources of hope and joy. I believe that one of the most powerful things we can do is learn to understand ourselves, accept ourselves, practice compassion for ourselves, and move forward in life allowing ourselves to be as authentic as possible.
I specialize in working with the LGBTQIA+ community & have lived experience as a queer person. My main focus is providing a safe, empathic environment for you to truly explore yourself and every facet of your experience. This includes exploring sources of pain and hurt, as well as celebrating sources of hope and joy. I believe that one of the most powerful things we can do is learn to understand ourselves, accept ourselves, practice compassion for ourselves, and move forward in life allowing ourselves to be as authentic as possible.
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Hi. I'm Robin. Do you struggle with feelings of anxiety, depression or simply feel overwhelmed with life? It's going to be okay... we all experience these feelings (and many others) at some point in our lives. That's why I'm here . I'm here to help you work through struggles, challenging times and other mental health issues. Just remember, you are NOT "damaged" and you don't need to be "fixed." Certain mental health problems cannot be corrected, but you CAN learn to manage WELL.
Hi. I'm Robin. Do you struggle with feelings of anxiety, depression or simply feel overwhelmed with life? It's going to be okay... we all experience these feelings (and many others) at some point in our lives. That's why I'm here . I'm here to help you work through struggles, challenging times and other mental health issues. Just remember, you are NOT "damaged" and you don't need to be "fixed." Certain mental health problems cannot be corrected, but you CAN learn to manage WELL.
![Photo of Joshua Goldman, LCSW, Clinical Social Work/Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/1a37d176-7474-40ee-9a74-8afe16f7715c/2/320x400.jpeg)
Struggling with anxiety, depression, grief, relationships, or being kind to yourself? Looking for guidance on finding meaning and making the most of your life? Are there obstacles, traumas, or other stressors holding you back from being your best self? Allow me to be the compassionate counselor, healer, and guide on your life journey. We will tailor counseling to your specific needs, utilize the therapeutic techniques we deem most useful for you, explore your inner-self, tackle any issues or obstacles you might face, learn and practice tools for better living, and empower you to grow into the person you wish to be.
Struggling with anxiety, depression, grief, relationships, or being kind to yourself? Looking for guidance on finding meaning and making the most of your life? Are there obstacles, traumas, or other stressors holding you back from being your best self? Allow me to be the compassionate counselor, healer, and guide on your life journey. We will tailor counseling to your specific needs, utilize the therapeutic techniques we deem most useful for you, explore your inner-self, tackle any issues or obstacles you might face, learn and practice tools for better living, and empower you to grow into the person you wish to be.
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Throughout our lives, women face unique stressors and challenges. Whether after a traumatic birth, postpartum depression, general life transitions, or as children leave the nest, it is easy to let your mental health get the best of you. Maybe these changes have you feeling increased stress, anxiety, isolation, or low mood. They could even be affecting you at work or in your relationships! But it does not have to be this way forever. Tailored to your needs, I will help provide support and tools that are practical to help you not only survive, but thrive!
Throughout our lives, women face unique stressors and challenges. Whether after a traumatic birth, postpartum depression, general life transitions, or as children leave the nest, it is easy to let your mental health get the best of you. Maybe these changes have you feeling increased stress, anxiety, isolation, or low mood. They could even be affecting you at work or in your relationships! But it does not have to be this way forever. Tailored to your needs, I will help provide support and tools that are practical to help you not only survive, but thrive!
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Jessica Fevrier
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
Saint Petersburg, FL 33705 (Online Only)
Available 9am-5pm. You’ve been feeling overworked, disconnected, and unrecognizable to your core self. You feel tied down by negative thoughts, and overwhelmed with life’s constant transitions. You are ready to break free of old patterns, and in search for understanding, healing, and growth. Together we can process emotional and behavioral burdens, and develop skills to manage the changes that are happening to, and around you.
Available 9am-5pm. You’ve been feeling overworked, disconnected, and unrecognizable to your core self. You feel tied down by negative thoughts, and overwhelmed with life’s constant transitions. You are ready to break free of old patterns, and in search for understanding, healing, and growth. Together we can process emotional and behavioral burdens, and develop skills to manage the changes that are happening to, and around you.
![Photo of Dana Larrabee, MA, LMHC, LPC, Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/27de9bab-bcaa-4727-b034-f278c75d12e3/2/320x400.jpeg)
Choosing a counselor is a profoundly personal choice and can be confusing and scary, especially for people seeking it out for the first time. I approach my clients with understanding, empathy, and support to create a collaborative environment of emotional and psychological safety in which my clients feel comfortable and secure. It is through the trust built in that relationship that the door to healing opens.
Choosing a counselor is a profoundly personal choice and can be confusing and scary, especially for people seeking it out for the first time. I approach my clients with understanding, empathy, and support to create a collaborative environment of emotional and psychological safety in which my clients feel comfortable and secure. It is through the trust built in that relationship that the door to healing opens.
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Peter Downes
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Saint Petersburg, FL 33705 (Online Only)
Therapy is not a long-term, drawn-out process. Some individuals may need extensive therapy, but most need help at particular times of crisis or when they realize that they need another perspective on themselves or their relationships with their husband or wife, children, family, co-workers, or friends. My approach begins with the here and now, and I assist clients in developing concrete ways to overcome issues standing in their way. My belief echoes the old saying, "You are not the problem; the problem is the problem.
Therapy is not a long-term, drawn-out process. Some individuals may need extensive therapy, but most need help at particular times of crisis or when they realize that they need another perspective on themselves or their relationships with their husband or wife, children, family, co-workers, or friends. My approach begins with the here and now, and I assist clients in developing concrete ways to overcome issues standing in their way. My belief echoes the old saying, "You are not the problem; the problem is the problem.
![Photo of Alison Dickson, MS, LMFT, Marriage & Family Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/f73c5f09-2f53-4f79-992f-ccfea2096e78/2/320x400.jpeg)
Alison Dickson
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Saint Petersburg, FL 33705 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
With over 14 years combined experience as a therapist and personal trainer, I have a unique and deep understanding of the relationship between our minds and our bodies, and how the relationships we have over our lifespan impact who we are and how we feel on a day-to-day basis. My specialties include eating disorders and body issues, unresolved childhood trauma, relationships (including recovering from past relationships), religious trauma, anxiety, PTSD, and depression.
With over 14 years combined experience as a therapist and personal trainer, I have a unique and deep understanding of the relationship between our minds and our bodies, and how the relationships we have over our lifespan impact who we are and how we feel on a day-to-day basis. My specialties include eating disorders and body issues, unresolved childhood trauma, relationships (including recovering from past relationships), religious trauma, anxiety, PTSD, and depression.
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Stephanie Konter-O'Hara
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, LMHC, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Saint Petersburg, FL 33705
Appointments now available! Have you been experiencing difficulty with transitioning into parenthood or feeling confident in your sex life? Perhaps you've been trying to manage the stress of being a new mom or dad? You're not alone in feeling the way you do, it can be a difficult to go through this life transitions that maybe feel like you've been thrown into the deep end. I am currently training to be a sex therapist and am under supervision to be certified. If you are looking to explore sexual concerns, feel free to connect with me.
Appointments now available! Have you been experiencing difficulty with transitioning into parenthood or feeling confident in your sex life? Perhaps you've been trying to manage the stress of being a new mom or dad? You're not alone in feeling the way you do, it can be a difficult to go through this life transitions that maybe feel like you've been thrown into the deep end. I am currently training to be a sex therapist and am under supervision to be certified. If you are looking to explore sexual concerns, feel free to connect with me.
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Dr. Laura Garrison has over two decades of experience working with challenged and at-risk populations. With a Doctorate in Holistic Health, Laura specializes in integrative therapeutics with an emphasis on restorative modalities and trauma recovery. She is Board Certified as a Drugless Practitioner by the AADP; certified as an Advanced Clinical Hypnotherapist; as a Yoga Therapist by the International Association of Yoga Therapists; is an E-RYT 500, and is authorized by the IAYT and Yoga Alliance as an E-RYT Continuing Education Provider. She facilitates therapeutic retreats and has written numerous publications.
Dr. Laura Garrison has over two decades of experience working with challenged and at-risk populations. With a Doctorate in Holistic Health, Laura specializes in integrative therapeutics with an emphasis on restorative modalities and trauma recovery. She is Board Certified as a Drugless Practitioner by the AADP; certified as an Advanced Clinical Hypnotherapist; as a Yoga Therapist by the International Association of Yoga Therapists; is an E-RYT 500, and is authorized by the IAYT and Yoga Alliance as an E-RYT Continuing Education Provider. She facilitates therapeutic retreats and has written numerous publications.
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Marriage Counseling Therapists
How does marriage counseling work?
Marriage counseling works by teaching couples concrete skills to communicate with one another and solve disagreements in healthy ways. A trained mental health professional works with both members of a couple to explore difficulties the couple may be having and helps them develop skills to address these matters. Couples who don’t have any difficulties but want to prepare for marriage may develop skills for the future.
How long does marriage counseling typically last?
Marriage counseling is a short-term form of therapy; the process may last between four and eight sessions. Other forms of relationship guidance from mental health professionals, such as couples therapy, are longer lasting, may focus on the past rather than just the present, and are tailored to the individual couple and their emotions, history, and patterns in the relationship. Couples therapy often lasts for 12 weeks or longer.
Is marriage counseling effective?
Marriage counseling helps many couples develop relationship skills that may not have been acquired or tested in a relationship; partners may be better able to communicate and address conflict following counseling. However, there are many different forms of marriage counseling, and this form of counseling does not have as strong an evidence base as other modalities such as couples therapy.
Is marriage counseling effective if only one partner wants to go?
Yes, marriage counseling can still be effective if one partner convinces the other to engage in the process. Of course, whether counseling is effective depends on the couple’s commitment to work on their relationship; however, the short-term, skills-based nature of marriage counseling makes it a relatively easy “ask” of a partner, and the hesitant individual may see its value once counseling begins.