In Person Therapists in Dixieland, Lakeland, FL
Molly Baker
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Dixieland, Lakeland, FL 33803
Waitlist for new clients
Not knowing where to begin can be quite scary and overwhelming. I want to acknowledge how brave it is to take that first step in your search for a therapist. I strive to create a safe space for individuals where there is trust, acceptance, and empowerment. I believe in the power of feeling heard and seen, and I am committed to the idea that every person's strength can and will be the catalyst in finding hope and healing. I work with individuals (ages 17+) and am accepting new clients.
Not knowing where to begin can be quite scary and overwhelming. I want to acknowledge how brave it is to take that first step in your search for a therapist. I strive to create a safe space for individuals where there is trust, acceptance, and empowerment. I believe in the power of feeling heard and seen, and I am committed to the idea that every person's strength can and will be the catalyst in finding hope and healing. I work with individuals (ages 17+) and am accepting new clients.
Charity Garcia
Registered Clinical Social Worker Intern, RCSWI
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Dixieland, Lakeland, FL 33803
I will create a safe space for you to navigate life's most challenging moments. Stress, anxiety, past traumas or relationship conflicts can sometimes steal your joy leaving you in destructive patterns. You are worthy of the effort that it takes to heal and grow.
I will create a safe space for you to navigate life's most challenging moments. Stress, anxiety, past traumas or relationship conflicts can sometimes steal your joy leaving you in destructive patterns. You are worthy of the effort that it takes to heal and grow.
Katherine Pilarte Emerick
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Dixieland, Lakeland, FL 33803
Accepting Telehealth Clients for Fridays. Hablo Español! Are you dealing with overwhelming or racing thoughts, low self-esteem, sadness, relational issues with a loved one or spouse, or adjusting to new life changes? I am a bilingual therapist with experience in working with teens, adults, couples, and families. My approach to counseling is person-centered. I strive to create a warm and non-judgmental environment that allows clients to open up about their current/past struggles. I utilize ACT therapy to help clients acknowledge their emotions in the moment. I focus on allowing you to live your life according to your values.
Accepting Telehealth Clients for Fridays. Hablo Español! Are you dealing with overwhelming or racing thoughts, low self-esteem, sadness, relational issues with a loved one or spouse, or adjusting to new life changes? I am a bilingual therapist with experience in working with teens, adults, couples, and families. My approach to counseling is person-centered. I strive to create a warm and non-judgmental environment that allows clients to open up about their current/past struggles. I utilize ACT therapy to help clients acknowledge their emotions in the moment. I focus on allowing you to live your life according to your values.
Jennifer Targosz
Registered Mental Health Counselor Intern, RMHCI
Verified Verified
Dixieland, Lakeland, FL 33815
Are you experiencing life changes, issues within your relationships, or suffering from anxiety and depression? Life is too short to let trauma control us or be stressed/ angry all the time. I want you to be free of emotional pain, able to deal with life on life’s terms, and find purpose and meaning in work, family, friendships, and all other life areas. We can all overcome challenges and rise above them, but sometimes, we need guidance. Allow me to help you on your journey of healing and self-discovery.
Are you experiencing life changes, issues within your relationships, or suffering from anxiety and depression? Life is too short to let trauma control us or be stressed/ angry all the time. I want you to be free of emotional pain, able to deal with life on life’s terms, and find purpose and meaning in work, family, friendships, and all other life areas. We can all overcome challenges and rise above them, but sometimes, we need guidance. Allow me to help you on your journey of healing and self-discovery.
Cue Counseling Center
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MSW, QS
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Dixieland, Lakeland, FL 33815
We all face different challenges throughout our lives. Whether you're dealing with addiction, anxiety, depression, general life stressors or relationship issues, I'm here to help. I have experience working with adolescents and adults at the outpatient level, leading group, and individual therapy. Also, I have several years in Intensive Outpatient care with adults. I work with people struggling with severe trauma, drug addiction, and mental health concerns. I offer individual and couples therapy.
We all face different challenges throughout our lives. Whether you're dealing with addiction, anxiety, depression, general life stressors or relationship issues, I'm here to help. I have experience working with adolescents and adults at the outpatient level, leading group, and individual therapy. Also, I have several years in Intensive Outpatient care with adults. I work with people struggling with severe trauma, drug addiction, and mental health concerns. I offer individual and couples therapy.
ACCEPTING NEW PATIENTS - NIGHTS AND WEEKENDS AVAILABLE - First responders, ER staff, military, anyone who has a high-stress position understands the toll it takes on your personal life, family, and overall well-being. Finding balance can be difficult but it is possible.
ACCEPTING NEW PATIENTS - NIGHTS AND WEEKENDS AVAILABLE - First responders, ER staff, military, anyone who has a high-stress position understands the toll it takes on your personal life, family, and overall well-being. Finding balance can be difficult but it is possible.
I am a licensed school psychologist providing evaluations assessing children for giftedness, concerns regarding academic achievement, cognitive skills, and emotional/ behavioral skills. Allow me to help you navigate these concerns above and options such as 504 Plans, Individual Education Plans (IEP), learning disabilities ( Dyslexia, Dysgraphia, Dyscalculia ), early childhood development, ADHD, executive functioning, behavior modification, gifted/high ability, academic performance issues, and college/vocational planning.
I am a licensed school psychologist providing evaluations assessing children for giftedness, concerns regarding academic achievement, cognitive skills, and emotional/ behavioral skills. Allow me to help you navigate these concerns above and options such as 504 Plans, Individual Education Plans (IEP), learning disabilities ( Dyslexia, Dysgraphia, Dyscalculia ), early childhood development, ADHD, executive functioning, behavior modification, gifted/high ability, academic performance issues, and college/vocational planning.
Jamie G Smith
Registered Mental Health Counselor Intern, MA, RMHCI
Verified Verified
Dixieland, Lakeland, FL 33803
Waitlist for new clients
Another fight? Another ugly stare? Another slammed door? I get it. Right now, the negative interactions probably seem to outweigh the positive ones. Or maybe, there is daily tension, anger, or resentment that continues to build causing long silences, avoidance, or loud and heated exchanges. It is possible to create the relationship you truly desire by making small, daily changes based on a realistic understanding of where you are and where you want to be. Stop running in circles and getting the same results. With time, practice, and a little patience, you will take control AND enjoy life.
Another fight? Another ugly stare? Another slammed door? I get it. Right now, the negative interactions probably seem to outweigh the positive ones. Or maybe, there is daily tension, anger, or resentment that continues to build causing long silences, avoidance, or loud and heated exchanges. It is possible to create the relationship you truly desire by making small, daily changes based on a realistic understanding of where you are and where you want to be. Stop running in circles and getting the same results. With time, practice, and a little patience, you will take control AND enjoy life.
Life is stressful, relationships are tricky, emotions can be tough - and sometimes you need someone to help navigate it all. I'm a Licensed Mental Health Counselor dedicated to helping individuals, couples and families get on steadier ground.
Life is stressful, relationships are tricky, emotions can be tough - and sometimes you need someone to help navigate it all. I'm a Licensed Mental Health Counselor dedicated to helping individuals, couples and families get on steadier ground.
Gina Claxton - Qualified Lcsw Supervisor
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CEAP
Verified Verified
Dixieland, Lakeland, FL 33815
Hey there! My name is Gina Claxton and I have been working as a counselor/therapist for over 10 years. I work in private practice and I am also a professor at a local university where I help graduate students become counselors themselves. My counseling style is warm, client-focused and non-judgmental. I aim to create a comfortable and safe space for my clients, where they can express themselves without fear of being judged.
Hey there! My name is Gina Claxton and I have been working as a counselor/therapist for over 10 years. I work in private practice and I am also a professor at a local university where I help graduate students become counselors themselves. My counseling style is warm, client-focused and non-judgmental. I aim to create a comfortable and safe space for my clients, where they can express themselves without fear of being judged.
Congratulations, you have taken the first step towards healing. Sometimes life can become complicated causing you to feel overwhelmed with distressful emotions. When it affects your work, relationships and your self-esteem, you realize it's time to get help. I offer a non-judgmental and empathetic approach so we can build a relationship that will help me gain an understanding of your problems, feelings, hopes and fears. We will work together to find a satisfactory resolution. I have worked with clients who suffered from depression, anxiety, grief/loss, guilt/shame, trauma, medical issues, and relationship issues.
Congratulations, you have taken the first step towards healing. Sometimes life can become complicated causing you to feel overwhelmed with distressful emotions. When it affects your work, relationships and your self-esteem, you realize it's time to get help. I offer a non-judgmental and empathetic approach so we can build a relationship that will help me gain an understanding of your problems, feelings, hopes and fears. We will work together to find a satisfactory resolution. I have worked with clients who suffered from depression, anxiety, grief/loss, guilt/shame, trauma, medical issues, and relationship issues.
Shad Fitzpatrick
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Dixieland, Lakeland, FL 33803
Quite often we struggle alone because we feel judged, dismissed, or misunderstood. I work hard to make sure you will never feel that way with me. Your experience is real and valid and you deserve to be heard and understood.
Quite often we struggle alone because we feel judged, dismissed, or misunderstood. I work hard to make sure you will never feel that way with me. Your experience is real and valid and you deserve to be heard and understood.
Gabrielle Rospierski
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, EMDR
Verified Verified
Dixieland, Lakeland, FL 33815
Waitlist for new clients
Having the willingness to bring yourself into the counseling room and sharing your deepest hurts with a stranger can be extremely difficult. Coming in with the openness and desire to get better without knowing how it is all going to work takes a lot of courage. A desire to get better is where it starts, the next step is showing up and allowing yourself to be vulnerable. I know it's scary, but you won't be walking this road alone. My job is to stand alongside you and help guide the steps to healing.
Having the willingness to bring yourself into the counseling room and sharing your deepest hurts with a stranger can be extremely difficult. Coming in with the openness and desire to get better without knowing how it is all going to work takes a lot of courage. A desire to get better is where it starts, the next step is showing up and allowing yourself to be vulnerable. I know it's scary, but you won't be walking this road alone. My job is to stand alongside you and help guide the steps to healing.
Jen McLaughlin
MS, LMHC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Dixieland, Lakeland, FL 33803
Waitlist for new clients
Are you finding it hard to cope with stress? Uncomfortable with uncertainty? Is your worry interfering with your ability to concentrate, leading to avoidance & procrastination? Maybe you've spent hours scrolling through Psychology Today profiles but froze when it was time to choose one. A part of you would do anything to avoid calling to book this appointment. I get it. But, your untreated anxiety or depression interferes with too many areas of your life—making it harder at work and in relationships. You're isolating because it all feels exhausting and overwhelming. Change is usually challenging for you, but this time, you're ready.
Are you finding it hard to cope with stress? Uncomfortable with uncertainty? Is your worry interfering with your ability to concentrate, leading to avoidance & procrastination? Maybe you've spent hours scrolling through Psychology Today profiles but froze when it was time to choose one. A part of you would do anything to avoid calling to book this appointment. I get it. But, your untreated anxiety or depression interferes with too many areas of your life—making it harder at work and in relationships. You're isolating because it all feels exhausting and overwhelming. Change is usually challenging for you, but this time, you're ready.
Amanda L Frye
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, QS
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Dixieland, Lakeland, FL 33803
I have weekday morning and some afternoon availability only at this time. This isn't what you expected. Long days filled with exhaustion, and even longer sleepless nights. The feeling that what you are doing isn't good enough; that you are not good enough. You feel like you're failing. Failing your family, your friends, your children, and even yourself. Some days you feel so overwhelmed that it's like the breath has been knocked out of you, and you can't help but wonder "will it ever get better?"
I have weekday morning and some afternoon availability only at this time. This isn't what you expected. Long days filled with exhaustion, and even longer sleepless nights. The feeling that what you are doing isn't good enough; that you are not good enough. You feel like you're failing. Failing your family, your friends, your children, and even yourself. Some days you feel so overwhelmed that it's like the breath has been knocked out of you, and you can't help but wonder "will it ever get better?"
Michele Lescard
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Dixieland, Lakeland, FL 33803
Congratulations, you are in the right place to feel understood! I am passionate about helping my clients find their inner strengths seeking solutions to build their toolbox of coping strategies to manage life. Are you struggling with feeling lost and alone, being not motivated, trying to repair a relationship, grieving a loved one, or finding yourself in a season of transition, such as moving from parenting children to taking on a caretaker role for an elderly parent? Reach out: I am available for In-person sessions in Lakeland, FL with Atala Counseling and offer Telehealth sessions in Lake Wales, FL from my home office.
Congratulations, you are in the right place to feel understood! I am passionate about helping my clients find their inner strengths seeking solutions to build their toolbox of coping strategies to manage life. Are you struggling with feeling lost and alone, being not motivated, trying to repair a relationship, grieving a loved one, or finding yourself in a season of transition, such as moving from parenting children to taking on a caretaker role for an elderly parent? Reach out: I am available for In-person sessions in Lakeland, FL with Atala Counseling and offer Telehealth sessions in Lake Wales, FL from my home office.
Jessica Dobbertin
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Dixieland, Lakeland, FL 33803
Waitlist for new clients
Life is filled with different seasons: seasons of growth, seasons of healing, seasons of grief, seasons of rest and reflection. I am excited to work with you no matter the season you are in.
Life is filled with different seasons: seasons of growth, seasons of healing, seasons of grief, seasons of rest and reflection. I am excited to work with you no matter the season you are in.
Alison Moore
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Dixieland, Lakeland, FL 33803
My counseling approach is client-centered and goal-oriented. By definition, this allows individuals to experience growth, positive outcomes, and fulfillment by actively participating in his or her own therapy in order to create change. Often, people lose hope when they think that things will never be different. They try and struggle and sometimes fail. But, you have an opportunity to think differently, relate differently, and transition from negativity to positive behaviors which will result in a powerful sense of self and promote strong interpersonal relationships.
My counseling approach is client-centered and goal-oriented. By definition, this allows individuals to experience growth, positive outcomes, and fulfillment by actively participating in his or her own therapy in order to create change. Often, people lose hope when they think that things will never be different. They try and struggle and sometimes fail. But, you have an opportunity to think differently, relate differently, and transition from negativity to positive behaviors which will result in a powerful sense of self and promote strong interpersonal relationships.
Kathryn A Dumont
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MPH, QS
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Dixieland, Lakeland, FL 33803
Not accepting new clients
I am glad you are here. It can be difficult to seek guidance. Maybe you are feeling stuck in a painful and stagnant place and are unsure how to manage. Perhaps you are in disconnected relationships and wish to overcome feelings of sadness, anxiousness, loneliness & grief. Maybe you are a parent or relative of an LGBTQ+ individual, wishing to connect and understand more deeply. I offer a FREE group for parents of LGBTQ+ individuals - limited space is available - starting Sept. 2024.
I am glad you are here. It can be difficult to seek guidance. Maybe you are feeling stuck in a painful and stagnant place and are unsure how to manage. Perhaps you are in disconnected relationships and wish to overcome feelings of sadness, anxiousness, loneliness & grief. Maybe you are a parent or relative of an LGBTQ+ individual, wishing to connect and understand more deeply. I offer a FREE group for parents of LGBTQ+ individuals - limited space is available - starting Sept. 2024.
Araceli Gauna-Scattolini
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, LMHC, PMH-C, NCC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Dixieland, Lakeland, FL 33803
Not accepting new clients
PSA: I am accepting clients for my FREE Support Groups! I am a bilingual therapist with experience working with children as young as 10 years old, adolescents, and adults. My approach to counseling is client-centered and collaborative, meaning that you are involved in every aspect of your treatment, and we work as a team to help you reach your goals. One of my biggest passions is advocating for the LGBTQ+ community. Part of my advocacy efforts include a FREE queer support group for high school teens.
PSA: I am accepting clients for my FREE Support Groups! I am a bilingual therapist with experience working with children as young as 10 years old, adolescents, and adults. My approach to counseling is client-centered and collaborative, meaning that you are involved in every aspect of your treatment, and we work as a team to help you reach your goals. One of my biggest passions is advocating for the LGBTQ+ community. Part of my advocacy efforts include a FREE queer support group for high school teens.