Female Therapists in Ellenton, FL
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The Sensory Doctor, FKA Sensory Services of Pinellas, serves children, adults and families with Sensory Processing Disorder, ASD, ADHD, and anxiety. I provide Sensory Enrichment Therapy, which integrates many therapy modalities, offering an individualized and holistic approach to Treatment.
The Sensory Doctor, FKA Sensory Services of Pinellas, serves children, adults and families with Sensory Processing Disorder, ASD, ADHD, and anxiety. I provide Sensory Enrichment Therapy, which integrates many therapy modalities, offering an individualized and holistic approach to Treatment.
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Steevy Griffin
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, MS
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Ellenton, FL 34222 (Online Only)
“I don’t need therapy, I have you guys!” - Carrie Bradshaw. Whether your friends or partner(s) have tapped out of being your therapist, or if you just need a fresh, safe space to dive deeper - I get it. I am passionate about curating an atmosphere where clients feel comfortable, understood, and heard. Most importantly, I want therapy to be a place for you to show up as your authentic self. I love my work because it was an intentional career shift! Prior to becoming a licensed psychotherapist, I enjoyed a 13 year corporate career in global marketing, leading product launches for Snapchat and Disney (hello corporate burnout!)
“I don’t need therapy, I have you guys!” - Carrie Bradshaw. Whether your friends or partner(s) have tapped out of being your therapist, or if you just need a fresh, safe space to dive deeper - I get it. I am passionate about curating an atmosphere where clients feel comfortable, understood, and heard. Most importantly, I want therapy to be a place for you to show up as your authentic self. I love my work because it was an intentional career shift! Prior to becoming a licensed psychotherapist, I enjoyed a 13 year corporate career in global marketing, leading product launches for Snapchat and Disney (hello corporate burnout!)
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With compassion and understanding, I will help you use your inner strength to make the changes needed to heal from past traumas, feel better and create a more fulfilling life. If you are feeling stuck or paralyzed by challenges that are overwhelming like depression, anxiety, grief, broken marriages or fractured relationships, I can help you find acceptance, grieve the loss of the old life and restore hope for the future.
With compassion and understanding, I will help you use your inner strength to make the changes needed to heal from past traumas, feel better and create a more fulfilling life. If you are feeling stuck or paralyzed by challenges that are overwhelming like depression, anxiety, grief, broken marriages or fractured relationships, I can help you find acceptance, grieve the loss of the old life and restore hope for the future.
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My main goal is to provide you with a caring, supportive, and non-judgmental environment in which you can achieve optimum well-being. I strive to assist in gaining and maintaining a sense of hope, perseverance, and optimism. I believe that each individual is resilient has the potential to overcome their obstacles and learn new strategies to better manage their daily stress.
My main goal is to provide you with a caring, supportive, and non-judgmental environment in which you can achieve optimum well-being. I strive to assist in gaining and maintaining a sense of hope, perseverance, and optimism. I believe that each individual is resilient has the potential to overcome their obstacles and learn new strategies to better manage their daily stress.
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Hello, my name is Nicole M. Thweatt, LMHC, PhD. I enjoy providing an array of therapeutic services to those in need. I have been in the mental health field for over 15 years and love what I do! My therapeutic background includes working with survivors of domestic violence, those enduring family conflict, trauma-related incidents, and emotional and behavioral matters including depression, anxiety, mood dysregulation (lack of anger control), low self-esteem, difficulties communicating to include social matters, etc. I take a very laid-back approach during the therapeutic process.
Hello, my name is Nicole M. Thweatt, LMHC, PhD. I enjoy providing an array of therapeutic services to those in need. I have been in the mental health field for over 15 years and love what I do! My therapeutic background includes working with survivors of domestic violence, those enduring family conflict, trauma-related incidents, and emotional and behavioral matters including depression, anxiety, mood dysregulation (lack of anger control), low self-esteem, difficulties communicating to include social matters, etc. I take a very laid-back approach during the therapeutic process.
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Hi! My name is Alexis Skopos. I have a license in clinical mental health counseling (LMHC). I take a very empathetic approach to therapy. I believe we all experience the world in different ways, and you are the expert in your own life - I am just here along for the ride helping you! I work a lot with life transitions, grief, addiction, adolescents, anxiety, and depression. I really enjoy working with young adults and those who are searching for their identity. I am a big ally to the LGBTQIA+, body positive, sex worker community.
Hi! My name is Alexis Skopos. I have a license in clinical mental health counseling (LMHC). I take a very empathetic approach to therapy. I believe we all experience the world in different ways, and you are the expert in your own life - I am just here along for the ride helping you! I work a lot with life transitions, grief, addiction, adolescents, anxiety, and depression. I really enjoy working with young adults and those who are searching for their identity. I am a big ally to the LGBTQIA+, body positive, sex worker community.
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Dr. Ortiz is a bilingual Psychologist that has worked with adults, children and adolescents throughout her career. Dr.Ortiz has extensive experience working with patients who suffer from various conditions, including: trauma, depression, anxiety, grief and loss, issues with impulsive behaviors, Attention Deficit and Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), and non-suicidal self-injury behaviors (NSSI or “cutting”).
Dr. Ortiz is a bilingual Psychologist that has worked with adults, children and adolescents throughout her career. Dr.Ortiz has extensive experience working with patients who suffer from various conditions, including: trauma, depression, anxiety, grief and loss, issues with impulsive behaviors, Attention Deficit and Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), and non-suicidal self-injury behaviors (NSSI or “cutting”).
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Have you experienced trauma or are you coping with PTSD? Have you found yourself in the midst of family conflict? Are you struggling with an eating disorder? I'm passionate about helping people through their struggles and begin the journey to emotional and mental healing.
Have you experienced trauma or are you coping with PTSD? Have you found yourself in the midst of family conflict? Are you struggling with an eating disorder? I'm passionate about helping people through their struggles and begin the journey to emotional and mental healing.
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Christine Giresi
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Ellenton, FL 34222
Not accepting new clients
Hello and thanks for checking out my profile! I believe all human behavior is driven by our thoughts and feelings, and our ability to cope with our emotions. My goal is to work with you to produce positive and sustainable changes which will lead to a more content and fulfilling life. I focus on the 'here and now', because unfortunately, we cannot change the past, but we can control what we do today and moving forward. My philosophy of therapy allows you to express yourself in a non- judgmental, unbiased, confidential environment and walk out feeling more mindful, aware, knowledgeable and empowered.
Hello and thanks for checking out my profile! I believe all human behavior is driven by our thoughts and feelings, and our ability to cope with our emotions. My goal is to work with you to produce positive and sustainable changes which will lead to a more content and fulfilling life. I focus on the 'here and now', because unfortunately, we cannot change the past, but we can control what we do today and moving forward. My philosophy of therapy allows you to express yourself in a non- judgmental, unbiased, confidential environment and walk out feeling more mindful, aware, knowledgeable and empowered.
![Photo of Tricia J Sadler, LMHC, Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/40ea1008-ebce-4700-90d7-355213a33801/3/320x400.jpeg)
There are times in our lives in which we feel stressed, anxious, overwhelmed, or lost. You want something to change in your life. Change can seem impossible. Change can feel lonely. I will listen and offer a fresh unbiased perspective and teach you useful tools to empower you as you get your life moving toward the next chapter. Invest in yourself.
There are times in our lives in which we feel stressed, anxious, overwhelmed, or lost. You want something to change in your life. Change can seem impossible. Change can feel lonely. I will listen and offer a fresh unbiased perspective and teach you useful tools to empower you as you get your life moving toward the next chapter. Invest in yourself.
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Let's work together to help you meet your goals. Are you going through a life transition, anxious, depressed, experiencing grief? Life can definitely get overwhelming and often times we come to a point in life, where doing it on our own is no longer working for us. I like to join my clients in helping them work through and meet their goals and come to a place in which they are feeling and doing much better. I will carefully listen, assess and work with you to help get you to the place you want to be. So this is a journey we can take toghether and I would be honored to help my clients get to that place.
Let's work together to help you meet your goals. Are you going through a life transition, anxious, depressed, experiencing grief? Life can definitely get overwhelming and often times we come to a point in life, where doing it on our own is no longer working for us. I like to join my clients in helping them work through and meet their goals and come to a place in which they are feeling and doing much better. I will carefully listen, assess and work with you to help get you to the place you want to be. So this is a journey we can take toghether and I would be honored to help my clients get to that place.
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I am an experienced therapist working with individuals and families for over 20 years. During this time, I have worked with children, adolescents, and adults. My clients begin therapy as a means of overcoming obstacles or issues that prevent them from moving forward toward the individual goals they have set for themselves.I help them assess and explore clear and realistic goals. My early expertise working was with adolescents with social, emotional, family or school issues. The diversity of having worked in mental health, abuse/trauma, community education & private practice has helped me adopt a versatile tailored approach to treatment.
I am an experienced therapist working with individuals and families for over 20 years. During this time, I have worked with children, adolescents, and adults. My clients begin therapy as a means of overcoming obstacles or issues that prevent them from moving forward toward the individual goals they have set for themselves.I help them assess and explore clear and realistic goals. My early expertise working was with adolescents with social, emotional, family or school issues. The diversity of having worked in mental health, abuse/trauma, community education & private practice has helped me adopt a versatile tailored approach to treatment.
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Sometimes we realize how much of our life we spend tending to the needs of others and how little we attend to our own needs. You may have reached a point where you have little left to give and exhaustion, grief, anxiety, or depression have taken over. Maybe you even find yourself feeling detached from those closest to you. If you find yourself in this place, it's time for a change. We cannot give water from an empty well.
Sometimes we realize how much of our life we spend tending to the needs of others and how little we attend to our own needs. You may have reached a point where you have little left to give and exhaustion, grief, anxiety, or depression have taken over. Maybe you even find yourself feeling detached from those closest to you. If you find yourself in this place, it's time for a change. We cannot give water from an empty well.
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I am passionate about walking alongside my clients in their personal journeys of transformation. My approach to therapy is strength-based and focuses on emotional, physical, relational, cognitive, and spiritual growth and healing. My compassionate and directive approach to therapy empowers clients to explore and create changes in their lives. I gently support clients in identifying and removing blocks to health, healing, connectedness, peace and happiness.
I am passionate about walking alongside my clients in their personal journeys of transformation. My approach to therapy is strength-based and focuses on emotional, physical, relational, cognitive, and spiritual growth and healing. My compassionate and directive approach to therapy empowers clients to explore and create changes in their lives. I gently support clients in identifying and removing blocks to health, healing, connectedness, peace and happiness.
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Hi, I'm Dr. Nancy. I am a Sport, Exercise, and Performance Psychology Consultant and Licensed Mental Health Counselor ( MH 5918). I specialize in working with athletes, college students, and adults with ADHD and Performance Anxiety. Being an individual with ADHD myself I can understand and relate to those I help with the gifts and struggles that go with being an individual with ADHD. I am also a former competitive athlete as well. Other areas I address are managing stress, coping with chronic health issues, improving fitness, dealing with injury, weight loss, life transitions as well as depression and anxiety disorders.
Hi, I'm Dr. Nancy. I am a Sport, Exercise, and Performance Psychology Consultant and Licensed Mental Health Counselor ( MH 5918). I specialize in working with athletes, college students, and adults with ADHD and Performance Anxiety. Being an individual with ADHD myself I can understand and relate to those I help with the gifts and struggles that go with being an individual with ADHD. I am also a former competitive athlete as well. Other areas I address are managing stress, coping with chronic health issues, improving fitness, dealing with injury, weight loss, life transitions as well as depression and anxiety disorders.
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Melissa Klemkosky
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, MCAP, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Palmetto, FL 34221 (Online Only)
Are you feeling stuck, overwhelmed, feeling controlled by your past, immobilized by anxiety or depression, or feeling like addiction is taking over your life? You are not alone. My goal is to help people overcome some of the barriers they are facing. I strive to assist people in becoming the best versions of themselves. I believe we all have the answers on how we can live our best life and therapy is a way for us to tap into those answers. I take a collaborative approach with your treatment, as you are the expert on your life.
Are you feeling stuck, overwhelmed, feeling controlled by your past, immobilized by anxiety or depression, or feeling like addiction is taking over your life? You are not alone. My goal is to help people overcome some of the barriers they are facing. I strive to assist people in becoming the best versions of themselves. I believe we all have the answers on how we can live our best life and therapy is a way for us to tap into those answers. I take a collaborative approach with your treatment, as you are the expert on your life.
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I am a certified and licensed school psychologist in the state of Florida. My Doctorate is in Psychology with a focus on School Psychology. Therefore, I see school-aged children ranging from pre-kindergarten through high school to help them succeed with their academics, social, emotional, and behavioral skills. At this time, I work for a public school district and Children's Psychological Services, LLC. I am available to consult with schools and parents to assist with Response to Intervention (RtI), psycho-educational assessment, gifted, learning concerns, dyslexia, attention concerns, and more.
I am a certified and licensed school psychologist in the state of Florida. My Doctorate is in Psychology with a focus on School Psychology. Therefore, I see school-aged children ranging from pre-kindergarten through high school to help them succeed with their academics, social, emotional, and behavioral skills. At this time, I work for a public school district and Children's Psychological Services, LLC. I am available to consult with schools and parents to assist with Response to Intervention (RtI), psycho-educational assessment, gifted, learning concerns, dyslexia, attention concerns, and more.
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Laura K Rhodes
Counselor, LCPC, LMHC, CCTP
Verified Verified
Parrish, FL 34219 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
Laura provides individual counseling via a secure virtual online live stream platform only. She can sees client who are in Maryland or Florida. Her clients often want help in feeling less anxious, depressed or panicked. They want to live their best life, with the chance to enjoy relationships with others and learn to form a relationship with themselves. Her clients seek peace and happiness.
Laura provides individual counseling via a secure virtual online live stream platform only. She can sees client who are in Maryland or Florida. Her clients often want help in feeling less anxious, depressed or panicked. They want to live their best life, with the chance to enjoy relationships with others and learn to form a relationship with themselves. Her clients seek peace and happiness.
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Briana Golob
Pre-Licensed Professional, MSW, RCSWI
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Bradenton, FL 34205 (Online Only)
I collaborate with clients to re-establish (or establish for the first time) a sense of self-worth. I provide a safe space to explore and process any trauma they carry with them. I enjoy supporting clients as they cope with change, whether that's a pending move, acclimating to a new location, a change in relationships, or uncertainty about the future.
I collaborate with clients to re-establish (or establish for the first time) a sense of self-worth. I provide a safe space to explore and process any trauma they carry with them. I enjoy supporting clients as they cope with change, whether that's a pending move, acclimating to a new location, a change in relationships, or uncertainty about the future.
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Are you feeling confused, disappointed or defeated? I seek to empower my clients to find their voice and inner strength that may have been squelched by past abuse and trauma. I have experience with many mental health issues but am passionate about helping my clients become emotionally and relationally whole whether it be individually, maritally or in their families.
Are you feeling confused, disappointed or defeated? I seek to empower my clients to find their voice and inner strength that may have been squelched by past abuse and trauma. I have experience with many mental health issues but am passionate about helping my clients become emotionally and relationally whole whether it be individually, maritally or in their families.
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Female Therapists
Does it matter what gender my therapist is?
In general, this is not an important factor, as there is no relationship between a therapist’s gender and their efficacy. Some clients, however, prefer to see therapists of a particular gender, whether due to their own past experiences with men and women, or ingrained beliefs about how people of different genders think and behave. Exploring the roots of such preferences and considering what one wants to address in therapy can help someone determine whether their therapist’s gender truly matters to them.
Should I see a female therapist?
Many people—not just women—prefer to see a female therapist, either because they believe that a woman will be able to relate to their specific challenges (for example, sexism in the workplace) or because they imagine feeling more comfortable disclosing sensitive information to a woman. Such beliefs may not turn out to be accurate, however, and adhering too rigidly to a gender preference can at times hinder a client from finding the best therapeutic match.
Do therapists get specific training to help with women’s concerns?
Therapists are trained to provide care to clients of any gender. However, some therapists—both men and women—may pursue additional training in feminist therapy, gender-specific issues, or women’s mental health. Female clients may wish to ask prospective therapists whether they have received specific training in the client’s primary area(s) of concern, or whether they have worked extensively with women on issues similar to their own.
How can I inquire about a therapist’s experience in treating women?
It’s OK—even encouraged!—to ask a therapist directly whether and how often they have treated women in the past, or whether they have treated women dealing with the client’s most prominent concern(s). Competent therapists will be happy to share their educational background, preferred treatment modalities, and prior client experience to help an individual find the therapist best suited to their needs.