Therapists in 34236
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Anne K Glowacki
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, LMFT, CHT
Verified Verified
Sarasota, FL 34236 (Online Only)
I provide opportunities for self-discovery and change within a supportive and safe therapeutic relationship.
Welcome and thank you for visiting and taking the first step to personal well-being. People seek out psychotherapy for many reasons. My focus is to help identify what is most important to you in your life that you wish to strengthen and express more fully, even if you are facing difficulties right now. What may appear as obstacles at first can merely be stepping-stones to your deepest fulfillment. I welcome the opportunity to take part of that journey with you in a confidential environment committed to sensitivity and compassion with proven strategies that motivate and encourage continued success.
I provide opportunities for self-discovery and change within a supportive and safe therapeutic relationship.
Welcome and thank you for visiting and taking the first step to personal well-being. People seek out psychotherapy for many reasons. My focus is to help identify what is most important to you in your life that you wish to strengthen and express more fully, even if you are facing difficulties right now. What may appear as obstacles at first can merely be stepping-stones to your deepest fulfillment. I welcome the opportunity to take part of that journey with you in a confidential environment committed to sensitivity and compassion with proven strategies that motivate and encourage continued success.
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Sarah Spevack
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, LMHC
Verified Verified
Sarasota, FL 34236 (Online Only)
Do you find yourself constantly thinking about food or what your next meal will be when you haven't finished the one in front of you? Does food control your lifestyle and get in the way of feeling connected and free? Not feeling in control and having an unhealthy relationship with food can feel embarrassing, alienating, and tiring due to food's essential part of our existence. Do you or your partner have mental health concerns that impact your relationship? Expressing concerns about your relationships can make you feel guilty or judged since you love the partner for who they are beyond their mental health.
Do you find yourself constantly thinking about food or what your next meal will be when you haven't finished the one in front of you? Does food control your lifestyle and get in the way of feeling connected and free? Not feeling in control and having an unhealthy relationship with food can feel embarrassing, alienating, and tiring due to food's essential part of our existence. Do you or your partner have mental health concerns that impact your relationship? Expressing concerns about your relationships can make you feel guilty or judged since you love the partner for who they are beyond their mental health.
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MindSol Wellness Center of Sarasota
Counselor, LMHC, CAP, CCTP, EdD
Verified Verified
Sarasota, FL 34236
We rely on modern therapeutic techniques that give clients the tools to understand and address their mental and emotional health. We offer individual and group therapy, but even in group counseling, our goal is to help each participant achieve personal insight. Sarasota’s premier therapist, counseling, and psychotherapy center. We believe in giving clients the tools to understand, question, and process their own emotions, thoughts, and behavior. In therapeutic terms, we rely on object relations and psychodynamic theoretical frameworks. In practice, this means that each patient is empowered to address his or her own mental health.
We rely on modern therapeutic techniques that give clients the tools to understand and address their mental and emotional health. We offer individual and group therapy, but even in group counseling, our goal is to help each participant achieve personal insight. Sarasota’s premier therapist, counseling, and psychotherapy center. We believe in giving clients the tools to understand, question, and process their own emotions, thoughts, and behavior. In therapeutic terms, we rely on object relations and psychodynamic theoretical frameworks. In practice, this means that each patient is empowered to address his or her own mental health.
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Jaritza Meléndez-Hernández
Psychologist, PsyD, MA, LPC, ADS
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Sarasota, FL 34236 (Online Only)
Welcome! I am a caring, bilingual (Spanish-English) Licensed Psychologist, in Florida and Connecticut, that believes in the importance of self-care. In approaching therapeutic interventions, I consider the establishment of a healthy balance between mental and physical health, to be a primary focus. I center my practice on providing a safe and nurturing setting to enhance all individuals' performance, and improve their life.
Welcome! I am a caring, bilingual (Spanish-English) Licensed Psychologist, in Florida and Connecticut, that believes in the importance of self-care. In approaching therapeutic interventions, I consider the establishment of a healthy balance between mental and physical health, to be a primary focus. I center my practice on providing a safe and nurturing setting to enhance all individuals' performance, and improve their life.
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The Psychology Of Possibility
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LMFT, SAP
Verified Verified
Sarasota, FL 34236
What makes you do things that are the exact opposite of what you want? Research reveals, in part, that your unconscious motivations conflict with your conscious intentions. Many blame themselves for making the wrong choices that are conscious but, somehow beyond their immediate control. Without your knowledge, the unconscious drives you in another direction and at your core lay the threatening force of fear that can drag you away from where you want to go. Every time you sense anxiety or fear, you apply the brakes, slow down your journey, and prevent yourself from living your fullest life. We offer psychological tools to move forward.
What makes you do things that are the exact opposite of what you want? Research reveals, in part, that your unconscious motivations conflict with your conscious intentions. Many blame themselves for making the wrong choices that are conscious but, somehow beyond their immediate control. Without your knowledge, the unconscious drives you in another direction and at your core lay the threatening force of fear that can drag you away from where you want to go. Every time you sense anxiety or fear, you apply the brakes, slow down your journey, and prevent yourself from living your fullest life. We offer psychological tools to move forward.
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Couples Counseling Therapists
Does couples counseling work?
Research shows that couples counseling is effective; it can reduce relationship distress and improve emotional awareness, communication, empathy, intimacy, and overall relationship satisfaction. For example, emotionally focused therapy was found to be effective for about 75 percent of couples, and those benefits lasted at least two years.
When should a couple seek counseling?
Couples can benefit from counseling if they consistently struggle in their relationship. They may have lost the ability to communicate effectively, become entrenched in harmful patterns, begun to fight more than usual, broken the other’s trust, suffered from a mental or physical illness, or faced any number of other challenges. Many therapists offer free consultations, so if a couple isn’t sure whether therapy is necessary, asking directly can provide clarity.
How can I get my partner to go to couples therapy?
The decision to seek couples therapy is often driven by one partner, who then convinces the other to participate. When discussing the idea, the initiator should be direct and assertive. They can state the problems they see and explain how the relationship would benefit from therapy. In more serious cases, they can also explain how their relationship may suffer without making any changes or seeking professional help.
How does a couple prepare for couples counseling?
The anticipation of beginning couples counseling can be difficult—sometimes more difficult than the first session itself. Taking a few moments to reflect can allay those concerns: What are the current challenges? When and how did they begin? What do they want the relationship to look like in the future? Reflecting on these questions can help individuals or couples articulate their goals. Of course, the therapist will also ask questions and guide couples through the process.