Therapists in Gainesville, FL

Are you motivated to understand yourself better, grow in perspective and insight about your world and circumstances, and translate this learning into meaningful action? If so, we may be a good match! I believe truly effective therapy happens when we are ready to look deeply and critically at our current situation, ready to really try to make sustainable, practical changes, and able to be humble and self-compassionate in our attempts to flourish. You do not have to know exactly what you want or need, or have all the answers, but being willing to find those together is the key to meaningful therapy.

Tyler is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in the state of Florida with his Masters degree in Mental Health Counseling from Reformed Theological Seminary in Orlando. Prior to entering the mental health field, Tyler spent 10 years in banking. During a time of personal struggle, he started his own journey with counseling. The process had such an impact that he left banking in order to continue working with others in a deeper and more relational capacity. Tyler enjoys working with couples and adults of all ages, working with issues such as depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, infidelity, and divorce.

You have so much to do, but you find yourself stuck on the couch. You are ambitious and driven. Some days you’re on top of the world, and others you feel like an imposter. You feel the pressure to keep it together, balancing your job, relationships, and life... and you are tired. You find yourself second guessing yourself, procrastinating, and struggling with perfectionism. Your anxiety has anxiety. You get in your own head and escape through mindless eating, drinking too much, doom scrolling, and sleepless nights. You have so many goals, but a fog of self-doubt and fear of failure makes it hard to get going.

Hi, I’m Cyndi Oberdan, and if you’re reading my page, I can tell that no matter what you're going through right now, you have COURAGE. Maybe you don’t feel brave, but it takes COURAGE to ask for help, and Courage to venture “into the unknown.” I would be honored to journey with you on this new adventure of yours. I have been serving people for over 15 years. My experience includes serving people with disabilities, (both physical and/or intellectual/developmental), ADHD, abuse/neglect, anxiety, trauma, chronic medical illness, case management and medical social work. Let me help you find peace and joy; to be carefree again.

I help people heal their relationship with themselves, which I find to be a core issue causing symptoms of anxiety, depression, relationship distress (conflict/infidelity), life dissatisfaction, and more. Most, if not all of us, have had life experiences that have caused us to internalize negative beliefs about ourselves, create protective mechanisms, and develop strategies to manipulate our environments to feel safer, more secure in the world. All of this distances us from our true selves and leads to inauthentic be-ing in the world. Without authenticity, it is difficult to feel truly safe, satisfied and have healthy relationships.

I have several years of experience in the mental and behavioral health field, including a background as a registered behavior therapist specializing in applied behavior analysis and as an intern working with SUD and other co-occurring disorders. I work with individuals facing anxiety, depression, behavioral issues, life transitions, and challenges with coping skills.

As a school counselor for 20+ years, I know the challenges of childhood/adolescence. Children are survivors of grief and trauma. They experience family changes and friendship worries. They may learn or socialize differently. Children sometimes feel anxious or depressed and their emotions may significantly impact behaviors. Often these challenges interfere with children's school success and stability at home. Through intentional care and child friendly therapeutic strategies, my goal is to help children thrive through it all. Utilizing play, art, games, and bibliotherapy, children can learn to feel safe sharing their thoughts, understanding their emotions and regulating their behaviors.

Do you struggle with depression, anxiety and/or stress in your life? I enjoy helping clients explore their life story and establish connections from their past with their current behavioral patterns. As we go through life, we often receive messages that having certain emotions are a bad thing. When we experience hurt, rejection and/or abandonment, we often become overly focused on finding ways to prevent ourselves from experiencing pain. This often comes at a cost which can then compound the pain we are feeling. Additionally, many of my clients struggle with control and/or perfectionist thinking.

Congratulations on taking the first courageous step towards improving things in your life. I have been providing psychotherapy services to people for over three decades as a Licensed Psychologist. In that time, I have learned that each person is unique; with their own combination of strengths, struggles and histories. We start with getting to know each other and then focus on what you want to change/improve. We work together to set goals and then to achieve those goals. I view this process as a collaborative process.

Gary Geffken, PhD is a clinical psychologist who retired after 29 years on the faculty at the University of Florida College of Medicine. He has expertise supervising advanced trainees in mental health disciplines. While he was focused on primarily academic pursuits during his time at UF he continues to be enthusiastic about working with clients of all ages and their families, as well as mentoring advanced practitioners in mental health disciplines nearing the end of their training as they move toward independent practice.

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the State of Florida working as a clinical therapist. My focus is helping people learn to feel safe in their own body while addressing issues of stress, anxiety, depression, grief, complex trauma, and substance use.

Hi, I'm a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in the State of Florida. I have been practicing in the field for over 14 years. I have worked with a variety of populations from children to adults. I bring positive and supportive energy to the counseling environment. From the beginning of our session we will work to explore goals that are aligned with your optimal self. Together, I will help you develop positive coping skills and mindfulness tool to use daily. I specialize in working with a variety of mental health diagnosis. Making the step to come to therapy is commendable and highlights a persons will to improve.

My practice (High Score Therapeutic Services LLC) aims to service school age up through Young Adulthood. Clients can have no diagnosis or a Neurodevelopmental diagnosis (ADHD, ASD, Anxiety etc.) I deal in topics like coping with mental health, ADHD organization, bullying, parent/child quality time, social groups, and help families gain access to resources. I also offer Parent Strategy sessions to assist with building routines, assist with screen time issues and offer pop-culture/trend information.

It's difficult to feel truly present and engaged in life when your mind is racing and your sense of self is scattered. I work with individuals struggling with anxiety, depression, dissociation, self-harm, ADHD, identity exploration, and relational issues. Through effective coping mechanisms, challenging negative thought patterns, and fostering resilience, our collaborative journey will be focused on restoring what feels missing.

I help individuals, families, and couples who want to feel satisfied in their connection with their partner, mediate thoughts and identify thinking errors, and help manage anxiety and sadness to perform better in their lives. I strive to serve as a guide while supporting you with healing from past hurts, inter-generational trauma, and systematic pressures by getting to the root of your restrictive core beliefs that guide your behavior, how you see yourself, and perceive life and relationships. I provide a safe and judgment free atmosphere which allows for transparency, empowerment, cultural appreciation, and validation.

We all, at some point in life, feel lost, stuck, disconnected, overwhelmed and want to feel peaceful again. I believe peace comes from a more integrated self, and I will support you to explore your self, bring more awareness and compassion to those parts of you that contain the hard feelings, and facilitate more acceptance within them. I work with adults and couples who experience challenging events like trauma, including childhood trauma, other complex and acute trauma, loss and grief, life transitions, relational problems, anxiety, depression, and intergenerational relationships.

Emotional pain has a way of making life feel narrow and less enjoyable. In therapy, I help clients to focus on what gives them joy, excitement, and meaning in life, and to identify valued goals. As clients get closer their goals, unforeseen obstacles can crop up, and these roadblocks may cause stress or hardship. I offer a variety of coping skills to help people overcome such obstacles. These skills include stress management, mindfulness, assertiveness, confronting fears, and many, many more!

As a therapist, I consider the various intersecting dimensions of human experience to provide a comprehensive and contextual understanding of the clients I collaborate with. In navigating one’s rich internal landscape, I ensure my clients are compassionately supported throughout this process, fostering a felt sense of wholeness, respect, and humility. You are invited to cultivate greater self-compassion, resilience, and psychological flexibility as we unfold your journey together. With a firm trust in the evolutionary potential of all beings, I describe my approach to psychotherapy as integrative and process-oriented.

I collaborate with couples and individuals facing a diverse range of challenges such as varying communication styles, sex and sexuality concerns, life transitions, anxiety, multicultural issues, trauma, ADHD, disordered eating, and depression. My passion lies in strengthening their bonds and supporting them to unlock their full potential, guiding them toward a life free from obstacles and mental/emotional struggles. I achieve this by imparting knowledge on emotional, body, and mind awareness, offering practical coping strategies for daily life, utilizing EMDR, and addressing areas where they may feel stagnant.