Female Therapists in Clearwater, FL

Dr. Juanita Bruno is a bilingual (English, Creole) Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) with over 17 years of experience working with individuals, couples, and families who are experiencing difficulties in their life related to phase of life changes, transitional phases, trauma, anxiety, relational issues, women's issues, and more. Dr. Bruno has also worked with family members and their support systems regarding substance abuse and recovery processes.

People are often motivated to come to therapy to deal with problems that range from depression, anxiety, trauma, life transitions, relationship issues, grief, and loss. My work focuses on offering empowering support and tools that assist in searching to find meaning and purpose in these rough and unpredictable passages. I am a licensed clinical social worker and have provided counseling to individuals, and couples for the past twenty years. My work is informed by methods that are client-centered, respectful of the individual, and considered best practices.

I am a highly qualified licensed counselor and Life Coach who uses Cognitive Behavioral therapy (CBT) and holistic and traditional modalities. I am results-oriented so you can build on your strengths while dealing with any issues or problems you are having. Strategies that help you deal with personal growth and accountability include Cognitive behavior therapy for anxiety and depression, addictions or other dysfunctional behaviors. In addition, relaxation/stress management, acupressure, and breathing therapy assists with any type of individual or relationship issue

You have taken the first step to changing your life for the better. I specialize in working with adults, children, adolescents, and couples who have concerns regarding relationships, self-esteem, anxiety, fears/phobias, depression, trauma, and difficulty concentrating. Additionally, I work with individuals adjusting to life changes, such as college, parenthood, and retirement. I can help you explore these issues in a collaborative, supportive, and confidential environment. My philosophy is integrative; therefore, I tailor my therapeutic approach to the individual's specific needs and preferences. I utilize a variety of treatment approaches, including cognitive-behavioral therapy, interpersonal therapy, insight-oriented therapy, and hypnosis.

Learn to regulate your nervous system. Manage overwhelm and lack of motivation. Understand how your past experiences have affected you, while gaining the strength to move forward and reach your personal goals. Finally deal with that past trauma. Respond to others the way you would like to respond. I can help you discover and build on your strengths, and improve your skills for managing your life. Improve coping with neurodivergence in the modern world. Anti-ism work is welcome here. Adults and teens welcome. Therapists looking for collaboration for trauma may also refer clients to me for EMDR.

Searching for something "MORE" in your life? Whether it be more Peace, Comfort, Love, Self-Acceptance, or a desire to Let Go of any Habits, Fears, or Limiting Beliefs, Hypnosis can help. I use various modalities including customized programming, Parts Therapy, Regression Therapy, NLP, EFT, coaching, and more. I am a Certified Clinical/Medical Hypnotherapist with over 500 hours of training from The Institute of Interpersonal Hypnotherapy, where I am now a supervisor. I am a member of IAIH, IACT, IMDHA, HEA, ICBCH, and an an international trainer and presenter. I also work with Long COVID clients.*

Have you ever wondered why you find yourself falling into the same unhealthy patterns in your personal, career or family life? Living a fulfilled life has to do with identifying the negative core beliefs that perpetuate the repetitive patterns of discomfort that we experience in our lives. Our perception is our reality. Only until we alter these misperceptions, will true and lasting change occur. My approach is a combination of Mindfulness Based Cognitive Behavioral therapy and various holistic healing techniques to offer total overall healing and wellness.

My specializations include relationship issues, depression/anxiety and low self esteem. I am down to earth and easy to talk to, I have over 25 years of experience and offer a safe environment to find solutions to problems and create new possibilities. In addition to traditional therapy, I offer EMDR, (eye movement desensitization reprocessing) treating the effects of trauma and other persistent problems. I use EFT Tapping which is especially effective for anxiety. My office in Oldsmar offers convenient access for many surroundings communities. Call or email me for a free 15 minute consultation. 727-787-0646.

I believe that each life event is experienced and processed by the whole person - mind, body, spirit, and emotion. Whether it's physical pain, emotional issues, or recent or past trauma, these events need to be addressed with the whole person in mind. It is my goal to lead each client towards attainment of optimal physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual health. I emphasize the need to look at the whole person, including analysis of physical, nutritional, emotional, social, spiritual and lifestyle values. I assist my clients in developing personal goals and the tools necessary to achieve balance and well being.

Have you been feeling angry and irritable? Having problems sleeping at night, or having nightmares? Do you startle easily? Do you lose track of time and have memory loss? You are not alone. You may have post traumatic stress, dissociative disorder, or a combination, and I can help you process the trauma with EMDR, clinical hypnosis, and cognitive behavioral therapy. I will help you to acquire coping skills and learn relaxation techniques. I work with your other providers as a team, and will find you the necessary ongoing support after you leave treatment.

BPG takes all walks of life. We have therapists that can provide help throughout the lifespan.

I help to identify and clearly understand why your child is struggling academically, behaviorally and socially. Through neuropsychological testing, clinical interviewing, and observations, I help to uncover your child's strengths and weaknesses. I provide detailed and specialized recommendations for interventions and treatments to address areas of weakness and capitalize on your child's talents. With a doctoral degree in school and clinical psychology, I can help navigate the school's approach to educating and accommodating your child. Together, let's uncover how your child learns best.

In my general psychology practice since 1996, I have served individuals, couples and family members with many different challenges. I am happy to talk by phone to answer any questions you may have before making a first appointment. My style is collaborative and respectful, starting with a thorough assessment. I use a variety of approaches (e.g., Relational Life Therapy, EMDR, cognitive-behavioral, humanistic) to understand problems, solutions, and actions needed for assisting my clients. It is a privilege to be an ally for clients as they gain insights and make powerful changes.

Are you struggling with worry, anxiety, or overwhelming stress? My goal is to help you improve your quality of life, so you can live in inner peace, purpose and greater fulfillment. Congratulations on taking the first step in making your life a priority. I can teach you simple strategies to solve life’s challenges, so you will have more control over your life. Because all problems are created in the mind, I've developed a process to teach you how to interrupt old negative thought patterns, challenging emotions, & reactive behavior. As a result, you will experience inner peace, clarity, purpose, motivation, confidence, and real joy.

Helping You Build Your Ideal Life! There are times when you may encounter challenges that are too difficult to resolve on your own. As a counselor I am able to provide another perspective, helping you identify underlying issues that may be creating problems for you. I will help you by: identifying goals and potential solutions to problems, improving communication and coping skills, strengthening self esteem, and promoting behavioral change. You will learn effective ways to deal with problems by building upon your personal strengths.

Are you grieving a recent loss, or do you need help with marital or work conflicts? I help people to validate their feelings, while providing tools to help them resolve issues and move forward. My approach is to help resolve limiting beliefs, and to question old patterns of behavior that no longer work. I believe in using solution-focused, relatively short term therapy where possible---with the goal of empowering clients to make positive, long term changes.

Are you struggling with feelings of emptiness, sadness or low self-worth? Do you often feel not good enough or constantly question yourself? Is there a disconnect between who you are and who you hope to be? You are not alone. As we journey through life we encounter many obstacles that life throws our way. These may even be normal transitions of life like going to college, starting a career, marriage, parenting, divorce or grief. Some of these things are out of our control while others may be the choices that we make, but we can learn to adjust and even thrive under any of these circumstances.

Let's face it, life can be tough and without someone to talk to, it can seem isolating and overwhelming. I consider it an honor and privilege to have my clients trust me to share their experiences. Talk about their struggles and learn new effective ways to cope with life challenges. I pledge to listen to you, without judgement and help you overcome the challenges you’re currently facing. I believe attention your mental, emotional, physical, and spiritual health is important to healthy wellbeing, so I offer a holistic approach to help you live your best life now.

Everyone deserves to feel good about themselves, and everyone can. Psychotherapy helps you develop the insight, skills and courage to create more joy, harmony, power, and success in your life. These positive changes may manifest as an improved sense of well-being, better stress management, reduction of painful/unwanted symptoms, improved relationships, enhanced sense of self, career success, etc. It is an honor to use my expertise, skills and experience to assist you with your commitment to personal growth and maximizing your potential. Call now for your free consultation! Thank you for choosing the Laird Khepera Institute to facilitate your journey to well-being!