Therapists in Gainesville, FL
Brandy Goins
Licensed Professional Counselor, Phd,ABD, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Gainesville, FL 32603 (Online Only)
The anxiety and depression are becoming even heavier lately, going into a black hole feels like a relief, but also a scary alternative.
Are you frustrated, perhaps feeling a bit angry? In addition, you feel like no one understands you or they say the wrong thing to you without thinking of the impact. Dealing with chronic illness and pain is a consistent struggle. Sometimes getting through a day to just support a decent lifestyle is excruciating. The isolation is troubling because a social life feels so out of reach Top that off with a relationship and a healthy sex life seems impossible at the moment. Everyday feels like a marathon of how much can be done while feeling a consistent exhaustion that never goes away. Waking up feeling refreshed seems like a fantasy.
The anxiety and depression are becoming even heavier lately, going into a black hole feels like a relief, but also a scary alternative.
Are you frustrated, perhaps feeling a bit angry? In addition, you feel like no one understands you or they say the wrong thing to you without thinking of the impact. Dealing with chronic illness and pain is a consistent struggle. Sometimes getting through a day to just support a decent lifestyle is excruciating. The isolation is troubling because a social life feels so out of reach Top that off with a relationship and a healthy sex life seems impossible at the moment. Everyday feels like a marathon of how much can be done while feeling a consistent exhaustion that never goes away. Waking up feeling refreshed seems like a fantasy.
Everyone, at some point of their life may need the help of a professional in order to come out of a crisis. I have 16 years experience treating people suffering from a wide range of problems including family problems, relationship issues, parenting problems, depression, anxiety, and sexual disorders. Sometimes you may feel there is something missing in your life. I am here to help.
Everyone, at some point of their life may need the help of a professional in order to come out of a crisis. I have 16 years experience treating people suffering from a wide range of problems including family problems, relationship issues, parenting problems, depression, anxiety, and sexual disorders. Sometimes you may feel there is something missing in your life. I am here to help.
Allie Vaknin
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, MEd
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Gainesville, FL 32601
Why is it that we are so much harsher on ourselves than we are on others? Sometimes it’s as if our inner critic has a zero-tolerance policy for ourselves. Even when we’re hurting, our critic might jump in and say “You shouldn’t be feeling this way, suck it up.” It can be hard to manage our pain (or outright heal!) if our inner critic is ruthless and unrelenting. If it feels like your critic is beating you down, I’m here to help. Much of my experience has focused on helping adults who struggle with anxiety, depression, imposter syndrome, trauma, identity issues, and relationship difficulties.
Why is it that we are so much harsher on ourselves than we are on others? Sometimes it’s as if our inner critic has a zero-tolerance policy for ourselves. Even when we’re hurting, our critic might jump in and say “You shouldn’t be feeling this way, suck it up.” It can be hard to manage our pain (or outright heal!) if our inner critic is ruthless and unrelenting. If it feels like your critic is beating you down, I’m here to help. Much of my experience has focused on helping adults who struggle with anxiety, depression, imposter syndrome, trauma, identity issues, and relationship difficulties.
Kelly Larson Counseling
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Gainesville, FL 32608 (Online Only)
I am a Christian therapist who is skilled at addressing grief and loss issues and significant changes in life. I help clients to address their pain, anxiety, and depression as they walk through the storms of life. My gift is to provide support, encouragement, and wisdom as my clients address these issues and walk towards healing.
I am a Christian therapist who is skilled at addressing grief and loss issues and significant changes in life. I help clients to address their pain, anxiety, and depression as they walk through the storms of life. My gift is to provide support, encouragement, and wisdom as my clients address these issues and walk towards healing.
Feeling sad and depressed? Are you having problems communicating with your significant other? Do you need help learning how to control your anger? How are you at dealing with your stress and anxiety? Are you ready to take steps to improve your life? Call me and let’s get started.
I have been a Licensed Mental Health Counselor for over 25 years working with adolescents and adults. I also work with LGBTQ+ Individuals and Couples and embrace a positive view of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer identities and relationships. Virtual/Online Counseling Sessions. Cognitive Behavioral (CBT) and Solution-Focused Therapy. Free initial consultation. Tuesday through Friday: 9:00am to 8:00pm. Saturdays: 9:00am to 1:00pm.
Feeling sad and depressed? Are you having problems communicating with your significant other? Do you need help learning how to control your anger? How are you at dealing with your stress and anxiety? Are you ready to take steps to improve your life? Call me and let’s get started.
I have been a Licensed Mental Health Counselor for over 25 years working with adolescents and adults. I also work with LGBTQ+ Individuals and Couples and embrace a positive view of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer identities and relationships. Virtual/Online Counseling Sessions. Cognitive Behavioral (CBT) and Solution-Focused Therapy. Free initial consultation. Tuesday through Friday: 9:00am to 8:00pm. Saturdays: 9:00am to 1:00pm.
Adjusting to traumatic medical conditions, loss of a loved one, divorce, family strife, career changes, or just trying to manage day-to-day with anxiety, depression, or stress can be especially difficult.
Want to feel better? We should talk. As a neuropsychologist, philosophical counselor, and psychopharmacologist, I'm uniquely qualified to partner with you to transform challenges into new, far-reaching pathways to the life you seek. A thriving life with peace, contentment, and joy. Just bring your desire for change and I'll support you with a blend of modern neuroscience, time-tested philosophical wisdom, and unconditional compassion, empathy, and care.
Adjusting to traumatic medical conditions, loss of a loved one, divorce, family strife, career changes, or just trying to manage day-to-day with anxiety, depression, or stress can be especially difficult.
Want to feel better? We should talk. As a neuropsychologist, philosophical counselor, and psychopharmacologist, I'm uniquely qualified to partner with you to transform challenges into new, far-reaching pathways to the life you seek. A thriving life with peace, contentment, and joy. Just bring your desire for change and I'll support you with a blend of modern neuroscience, time-tested philosophical wisdom, and unconditional compassion, empathy, and care.
Felicia Megdal
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Gainesville, FL 32611 (Online Only)
I am licensed clinical social worker qualified to practice in Florida, California, and Tennessee. My style includes a dynamic, solution-focused approach to help adults address the sources of persistent stress, emotional overload, and relationship difficulties. I possess additional training in treating financial disorders, substance use, compulsive sexual behavior, grief and loss, relationship conflict, and depression and anxiety.
I am licensed clinical social worker qualified to practice in Florida, California, and Tennessee. My style includes a dynamic, solution-focused approach to help adults address the sources of persistent stress, emotional overload, and relationship difficulties. I possess additional training in treating financial disorders, substance use, compulsive sexual behavior, grief and loss, relationship conflict, and depression and anxiety.
Many of my clients are experiencing anxiety, depression, or difficulty adjusting to new life challenges.
Life can be complicated - if you've been experiencing major life changes, stress, anxiety, or feelings of isolation, you're not alone. Whether you're dealing with parenting difficulties or the strain of daily life, it would be my pleasure to support you on your journey.
Many of my clients are experiencing anxiety, depression, or difficulty adjusting to new life challenges.
Life can be complicated - if you've been experiencing major life changes, stress, anxiety, or feelings of isolation, you're not alone. Whether you're dealing with parenting difficulties or the strain of daily life, it would be my pleasure to support you on your journey.
Whitney E. Leon
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MEd, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Gainesville, FL 32601 (Online Only)
Let's work on helping you feel relief from anxiety and fear that may have become far too constant.
She/her. LGBTQ+, kink, poly, and ex-religious friendly. Whether you're experiencing relationship issues, identity issues, low self-worth, trauma history, or just needing someone to talk to safely, you're not alone. With everything going on in the world, combined with painful feelings, you might feel like you're sinking. I can help you explore in a safe and accepting space so that you can start to love your life again.
Let's work on helping you feel relief from anxiety and fear that may have become far too constant.
She/her. LGBTQ+, kink, poly, and ex-religious friendly. Whether you're experiencing relationship issues, identity issues, low self-worth, trauma history, or just needing someone to talk to safely, you're not alone. With everything going on in the world, combined with painful feelings, you might feel like you're sinking. I can help you explore in a safe and accepting space so that you can start to love your life again.
Sunni S Lutton
Counselor, PhD, LMHC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Gainesville, FL 32607 (Online Only)
Stress and trauma patterns often represent themselves as disruptive, repetitive cycles of thoughts, emotions, and/or relational behaviors that an individual endures, These cycles may look like a thought loop that keeps you awake at night or prevents you from engaging socially. Perhaps it is instead, or also, a rush of overwhelming emotion (sadness, anger) at a social encounter that seems like it should not have carried that much weight. These patterns may also be experienced as repeating dynamics in friendships or partnerships (for example, "I keep dating people who do not seem to see my needs in the relational space").
Stress and trauma patterns often represent themselves as disruptive, repetitive cycles of thoughts, emotions, and/or relational behaviors that an individual endures, These cycles may look like a thought loop that keeps you awake at night or prevents you from engaging socially. Perhaps it is instead, or also, a rush of overwhelming emotion (sadness, anger) at a social encounter that seems like it should not have carried that much weight. These patterns may also be experienced as repeating dynamics in friendships or partnerships (for example, "I keep dating people who do not seem to see my needs in the relational space").
Too often we are unable to fully experience our potential in life because we are in pain, feel stuck, or are struggling with difficult emotions. During these times it can be hard to gather the strength needed to move forward. My approach is humanistic, interactive, and collaborative in nature. I trust that a secure and trusting therapeutic relationship has the potential to facilitate tremendous growth and emotional repair. As one moves toward healing my hope is that our work together will empower you to make the meaningful changes and facilitate personal growth.
Too often we are unable to fully experience our potential in life because we are in pain, feel stuck, or are struggling with difficult emotions. During these times it can be hard to gather the strength needed to move forward. My approach is humanistic, interactive, and collaborative in nature. I trust that a secure and trusting therapeutic relationship has the potential to facilitate tremendous growth and emotional repair. As one moves toward healing my hope is that our work together will empower you to make the meaningful changes and facilitate personal growth.
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My joy in counseling comes from helping people become unstuck and find both growth and abundant life. I bring a wellness mindset into counseling sessions and enjoy fostering mind, body and spiritual growth with clients.
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Arise Wellness GNV
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, LMHC, EdS, PhD
Verified Verified
Gainesville, FL 32601
The Arise Wellness team is as diverse as the community we serve because we believe the best therapy relationships are rooted in genuine understanding and real connection. Whether this is your first time in therapy or you are someone who would like to try a different approach, we are here to support you. Check out our website arseignv.com, or give us a call or text at 352-513-8551.
The Arise Wellness team is as diverse as the community we serve because we believe the best therapy relationships are rooted in genuine understanding and real connection. Whether this is your first time in therapy or you are someone who would like to try a different approach, we are here to support you. Check out our website arseignv.com, or give us a call or text at 352-513-8551.
My goal in therapy is to help you work through barriers to living your life with direction, vitality, and connection. Old learnings that once protected us can now limit how we perceive the world, our experience of who we are, and our sense of what is possible. You don't have to struggle alone. I want to help you feel grounded and empowered, discover what you care about, and take practical action... so you're able to live your life with greater freedom and fulfillment.
My goal in therapy is to help you work through barriers to living your life with direction, vitality, and connection. Old learnings that once protected us can now limit how we perceive the world, our experience of who we are, and our sense of what is possible. You don't have to struggle alone. I want to help you feel grounded and empowered, discover what you care about, and take practical action... so you're able to live your life with greater freedom and fulfillment.
Welcome! I believe our best work is created in a collaborative spirit; whether we choose a coaching or therapy modality to work. We each have personal strengths; let's utilize yours to stabilize your weaknesses while we work through your present transition. Life comes at us fast. Sometimes, we need someone beside us to remind us we do have what we need inside, if we know where to look. Often times it’s just a matter of finding a bit of clarity and setting goals. In our work together we’ll strive to ensure you reach success in practicing new skills & attain new heights. It’s time to define that life desired. What is your True North?
Welcome! I believe our best work is created in a collaborative spirit; whether we choose a coaching or therapy modality to work. We each have personal strengths; let's utilize yours to stabilize your weaknesses while we work through your present transition. Life comes at us fast. Sometimes, we need someone beside us to remind us we do have what we need inside, if we know where to look. Often times it’s just a matter of finding a bit of clarity and setting goals. In our work together we’ll strive to ensure you reach success in practicing new skills & attain new heights. It’s time to define that life desired. What is your True North?
Tiffany Long
Registered Mental Health Counselor Intern, RMHCI, MS
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Gainesville, FL 32601
Hi! I am glad you are here. Some of my clients come to therapy feeling overwhelmed by their emotional experience or completely disconnected from themselves. I often see deep-seated shame that is blocking growth. I also see clients who benefit from processing difficult events or relationships from their past, and we often explore the emotional impact of negative family dynamics, which can be influencing current functioning in relationships with self and others. Folks may have a sense of existential dread wondering who they are in this world as they may not have had the space to be fully themselves in a safe, supportive environment.
Hi! I am glad you are here. Some of my clients come to therapy feeling overwhelmed by their emotional experience or completely disconnected from themselves. I often see deep-seated shame that is blocking growth. I also see clients who benefit from processing difficult events or relationships from their past, and we often explore the emotional impact of negative family dynamics, which can be influencing current functioning in relationships with self and others. Folks may have a sense of existential dread wondering who they are in this world as they may not have had the space to be fully themselves in a safe, supportive environment.
Call or text: 352.329.2040 : Welcome to Arena Counseling and Wellness. We are a small private practice located in the heart of downtown Gainesville. We believe in bringing hope, healing, and connection to our community. We provide a wellness based approach to treatment which views symptoms and behaviors as normal responses to abnormal circumstances. We view current ways of functioning as a response to past experiences which may have been useful in the past, but are no longer serving you. Through self-compassion, awareness, and understanding, healing and change are able to happen.
Call or text: 352.329.2040 : Welcome to Arena Counseling and Wellness. We are a small private practice located in the heart of downtown Gainesville. We believe in bringing hope, healing, and connection to our community. We provide a wellness based approach to treatment which views symptoms and behaviors as normal responses to abnormal circumstances. We view current ways of functioning as a response to past experiences which may have been useful in the past, but are no longer serving you. Through self-compassion, awareness, and understanding, healing and change are able to happen.
Sometimes we become better at seeming to be well, rather than actually being well. Living our fullest lives comes when we are aligned mind, body, and soul. This life of wellness is a delicate balance that can be impacted by life and other circumstances leaving us looking for a change. Therapy doesn't have to be a last resort when we're struggling and feel out of options; perhaps it is just the next step to wellness. Working with a therapist can be helpful in finding and maintaining your balance, to reconnect with your authentic self.
Sometimes we become better at seeming to be well, rather than actually being well. Living our fullest lives comes when we are aligned mind, body, and soul. This life of wellness is a delicate balance that can be impacted by life and other circumstances leaving us looking for a change. Therapy doesn't have to be a last resort when we're struggling and feel out of options; perhaps it is just the next step to wellness. Working with a therapist can be helpful in finding and maintaining your balance, to reconnect with your authentic self.
Catherine Rice
Marriage & Family Therapist, EdS, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Gainesville, FL 32608 (Online Only)
I am dual trained in Mental Health in addition to Marriage and Family therapy. Therefore I work with individuals as well as couples and families. My approach to working with clients is to identify where they are currently at, then help them identify where they want to be. Through collaboration I work with clients to identify clear, identifiable short term goals to aid them in growing closer to their main therapeutic goal.
I am dual trained in Mental Health in addition to Marriage and Family therapy. Therefore I work with individuals as well as couples and families. My approach to working with clients is to identify where they are currently at, then help them identify where they want to be. Through collaboration I work with clients to identify clear, identifiable short term goals to aid them in growing closer to their main therapeutic goal.
Allison Alden Hauser
Registered Mental Health Counselor Intern, RMHCI, MA
Verified Verified
Gainesville, FL 32601
You may be unsure what you want from psychotherapy or how it could help. You may know only that you are struggling and wish life could be better. You may want help for a specific issue. Or you may have had therapy before but not seen the changes you want. As President-Elect of the Tampa Bay Psychoanalytic Society, having trained under renowned psychologist Dr. Jonathan Shedler of UCSF and lectured at UC Berkeley on integrating psychedelic experiences, I come with perspective and technique not often found in mainstream counseling. My fine art background also informs how we may see your world anew.
You may be unsure what you want from psychotherapy or how it could help. You may know only that you are struggling and wish life could be better. You may want help for a specific issue. Or you may have had therapy before but not seen the changes you want. As President-Elect of the Tampa Bay Psychoanalytic Society, having trained under renowned psychologist Dr. Jonathan Shedler of UCSF and lectured at UC Berkeley on integrating psychedelic experiences, I come with perspective and technique not often found in mainstream counseling. My fine art background also informs how we may see your world anew.
