Therapists in Land O Lakes, FL
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Holly Hintz
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, QS
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Land O Lakes, FL 34639 (Online Only)
Do you feel anxious and overwhelmed all of the time? Are you struggling with moving forward? Sometimes in life we are faced with unique challenges, problematic relationships, burnout and instability. Perhaps you have tried to overcome these struggles before, without success. Whether it's in your relationship with others or in your relationship with yourself, I can help. I assist individuals in building the courage to face their fears and cope with overwhelming stress while providing a safe and welcoming environment.
Do you feel anxious and overwhelmed all of the time? Are you struggling with moving forward? Sometimes in life we are faced with unique challenges, problematic relationships, burnout and instability. Perhaps you have tried to overcome these struggles before, without success. Whether it's in your relationship with others or in your relationship with yourself, I can help. I assist individuals in building the courage to face their fears and cope with overwhelming stress while providing a safe and welcoming environment.
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Dr. Jessie Yanson
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMHC, LMFT, NCC, CRC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Land O Lakes, FL 34639 (Online Only)
THERAPY FOR ACHIEVERS- Do you constantly feel that everything must be done and done perfectly? You manage to complete tasks to the praise of others, but disservice to yourself. You constantly worry that you will let yourself or others down. You want to do everything you can to the best of your ability, but the burdens of all these things are becoming too much to bear. Perhaps even more difficult, you are beginning to notice these traits in your child. These feelings may be even further compounded by you or your child’s identity as a member of the disability community, caregiver community, or the LGBTQIA+ spectrum.
THERAPY FOR ACHIEVERS- Do you constantly feel that everything must be done and done perfectly? You manage to complete tasks to the praise of others, but disservice to yourself. You constantly worry that you will let yourself or others down. You want to do everything you can to the best of your ability, but the burdens of all these things are becoming too much to bear. Perhaps even more difficult, you are beginning to notice these traits in your child. These feelings may be even further compounded by you or your child’s identity as a member of the disability community, caregiver community, or the LGBTQIA+ spectrum.
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Janissa Robinson
Registered Clinical Social Worker Intern, MSW, RCSWI
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Land O Lakes, FL 34638
The struggle to communicate your true feelings has become a silent battle as you hide behind an image you've meticulously constructed. You have caught yourself comparing your internal struggles to others' seemingly perfect external appearances. Finding yourself feeling disheartened, pouring time and effort into various aspects of your life, yet constantly feeling a sense of inadequacy. A realization that you may be slipping into familiar patterns of isolation, doubts, and fears.
The struggle to communicate your true feelings has become a silent battle as you hide behind an image you've meticulously constructed. You have caught yourself comparing your internal struggles to others' seemingly perfect external appearances. Finding yourself feeling disheartened, pouring time and effort into various aspects of your life, yet constantly feeling a sense of inadequacy. A realization that you may be slipping into familiar patterns of isolation, doubts, and fears.
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Katie Hoover, Founder of Embracing Growth LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Land O Lakes, FL 34638 (Online Only)
Accepting Adult New Clients Virtual and In-Person! Embracing Growth is a Florida based therapy service providing a range of telehealth sessions. Our approach is solution focused, client centered, and strength based using Cognitive Behavioral Theory and EMDR. Using a motivational approach to process challenges and work together towards goals. We believe that you are the expert and are here to guide you towards desired outcomes.
Accepting Adult New Clients Virtual and In-Person! Embracing Growth is a Florida based therapy service providing a range of telehealth sessions. Our approach is solution focused, client centered, and strength based using Cognitive Behavioral Theory and EMDR. Using a motivational approach to process challenges and work together towards goals. We believe that you are the expert and are here to guide you towards desired outcomes.
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As a Licensed Psychologist I provide individual therapy and career assessment and counseling. My approach is warm, sensitive, empathic and interpersonally focused. My mission is to provide an emotionally safe environment in which people can self-explore, work toward solving their problems and experience a sense of growth. I help people develop personal, interpersonal, and professional insight, become more self-accepting, and build on their strengths. I am warm, "down to earth," and genuine with an ability to challenge when appropriate in a safe and supportive way.
As a Licensed Psychologist I provide individual therapy and career assessment and counseling. My approach is warm, sensitive, empathic and interpersonally focused. My mission is to provide an emotionally safe environment in which people can self-explore, work toward solving their problems and experience a sense of growth. I help people develop personal, interpersonal, and professional insight, become more self-accepting, and build on their strengths. I am warm, "down to earth," and genuine with an ability to challenge when appropriate in a safe and supportive way.
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Jessica L. Tommasi
Counselor, EdD, LMHC, CTP
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Land O Lakes, FL 34638 (Online Only)
Dr. Jessica L. Tommasi, LMHC, CTP, owner of Psychotherapy Associates of Tampa Bay, is currently accepting new clients from all over Florida for Telehealth psychotherapy. As a client-centered and cognitive-behavioral Licensed Mental Health Counselor and Certified Telehealth Practitioner, her goal is to help you identify and appreciate your true potential and live a life of which you may feel proud. While you may not be able to change difficult events and circumstances of the past, she will work together to better understand and resolve challenges in your life today, which will lead to a more promising and fulfilling tomorrow!
Dr. Jessica L. Tommasi, LMHC, CTP, owner of Psychotherapy Associates of Tampa Bay, is currently accepting new clients from all over Florida for Telehealth psychotherapy. As a client-centered and cognitive-behavioral Licensed Mental Health Counselor and Certified Telehealth Practitioner, her goal is to help you identify and appreciate your true potential and live a life of which you may feel proud. While you may not be able to change difficult events and circumstances of the past, she will work together to better understand and resolve challenges in your life today, which will lead to a more promising and fulfilling tomorrow!
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Toni Gorn
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Land O Lakes, FL 34638 (Online Only)
You’re looking in the mirror and you know something is missing. You don’t know how you got to this place, but you know you’re unhappy. You snap at your kids for being kids, at your partner for the same things that used to make you laugh. There’s guides for the engagement, the wedding and starting a family. Where’s the app for AFTER? You need someone to take a look from a different perspective, and help you have the hard conversation to find yourself and your relationship again. I can help you set goals individually and as a couple to guide you to a level of self-awareness to manage the obstacles of a relationship and life.
You’re looking in the mirror and you know something is missing. You don’t know how you got to this place, but you know you’re unhappy. You snap at your kids for being kids, at your partner for the same things that used to make you laugh. There’s guides for the engagement, the wedding and starting a family. Where’s the app for AFTER? You need someone to take a look from a different perspective, and help you have the hard conversation to find yourself and your relationship again. I can help you set goals individually and as a couple to guide you to a level of self-awareness to manage the obstacles of a relationship and life.
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Hi there! Im a Licensed Clinical Social Worker ( LCSW ) based in Florida. I received my education and training from the University of Central Florida and have been in the field since 2007. I was influenced by my own experiences and watched people struggle to find help. This is what prompted me to start my journey as a Therapist. My passion to help others is why I'm here today.
Hi there! Im a Licensed Clinical Social Worker ( LCSW ) based in Florida. I received my education and training from the University of Central Florida and have been in the field since 2007. I was influenced by my own experiences and watched people struggle to find help. This is what prompted me to start my journey as a Therapist. My passion to help others is why I'm here today.
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Do you or your teen struggle with social anxiety, behaviors that impact your relationships, or frequent highs and lows in emotions? Do you want to live without racing thoughts, sleepless nights, or rocky relationships? If you or your child are feeling stuck and trapped by your anxiety, depression, or communication difficulties please reach out to me to develop a plan to feel better. I work with clients from adolescence through older adulthood to develop new coping skills, communicate more effectively, and to enjoy life more. I work with teens and their families as well as adults and couples. My approach to treatment is collaborative and incorporates the strengths and needs of the individual, couple, or family I am working with.
Do you or your teen struggle with social anxiety, behaviors that impact your relationships, or frequent highs and lows in emotions? Do you want to live without racing thoughts, sleepless nights, or rocky relationships? If you or your child are feeling stuck and trapped by your anxiety, depression, or communication difficulties please reach out to me to develop a plan to feel better. I work with clients from adolescence through older adulthood to develop new coping skills, communicate more effectively, and to enjoy life more. I work with teens and their families as well as adults and couples. My approach to treatment is collaborative and incorporates the strengths and needs of the individual, couple, or family I am working with.
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Do you feel that your child/teen has been struggling to express or manage difficult emotions? Or worrying more than usual with school issues/friendships? Do you find yourself distancing from others, unable to concentrate and keep up with life's demands? If so, there is help. As a therapist, my goal is to walk with my clients on their journey towards healing through compassion, communication, and growth. My aim is to create a space of understanding, awareness, and change by establishing a trusting and caring relationship with individuals across the lifespan, from children to adults, to support them in reaching their goals.
Do you feel that your child/teen has been struggling to express or manage difficult emotions? Or worrying more than usual with school issues/friendships? Do you find yourself distancing from others, unable to concentrate and keep up with life's demands? If so, there is help. As a therapist, my goal is to walk with my clients on their journey towards healing through compassion, communication, and growth. My aim is to create a space of understanding, awareness, and change by establishing a trusting and caring relationship with individuals across the lifespan, from children to adults, to support them in reaching their goals.
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Rachel Gilmore
Counselor, MA, LMHC
Verified Verified
Land O Lakes, FL 34639 (Online Only)
Not accepting new clients
My goal is to help individuals embrace their empowerment. Through cognitive-behavioral therapy based counseling services, my commitment to helping implement change and identifying ways to meet expectations my clients set for themselves is the top priority.
My goal is to help individuals embrace their empowerment. Through cognitive-behavioral therapy based counseling services, my commitment to helping implement change and identifying ways to meet expectations my clients set for themselves is the top priority.
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Are you are realizing that the effects of past trauma, violence or abuse have left things a tangled mess? Are you struggling with how difficult experiences have affected your relationships? Or maybe you belong to a gender, sexual, or relationship minority (e.g., LGBTQ+, kink) and are looking for an affirming provider to support you through whatever life has brought you? I look forward to supporting you in gaining the knowledge and skills to navigate whatever stressors life has brought you.
Are you are realizing that the effects of past trauma, violence or abuse have left things a tangled mess? Are you struggling with how difficult experiences have affected your relationships? Or maybe you belong to a gender, sexual, or relationship minority (e.g., LGBTQ+, kink) and are looking for an affirming provider to support you through whatever life has brought you? I look forward to supporting you in gaining the knowledge and skills to navigate whatever stressors life has brought you.
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Colleen Shain
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Land O Lakes, FL 34637 (Online Only)
Not accepting new clients
Unable to accept new patients. The time for you is now and you've come to the right place! You see, life is filled with challenges that affect each of us differently. You might not think so right now, but there is hope. Therapy is a great step in the right direction.. Whether you just want to learn more about yourself, learn how to manage anxiety or depression or if you just need someone to walk you through your path on a new journey, therapy can provide the guidance and direction you need.
Unable to accept new patients. The time for you is now and you've come to the right place! You see, life is filled with challenges that affect each of us differently. You might not think so right now, but there is hope. Therapy is a great step in the right direction.. Whether you just want to learn more about yourself, learn how to manage anxiety or depression or if you just need someone to walk you through your path on a new journey, therapy can provide the guidance and direction you need.
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Reaching out for professional help is often a difficult step for most people to take. Making the needed changes in your life can be even harder without the right support. Finding a provider who cares, understands, and is there to help you when you need it most, is essential. I am a licensed psychologist dedicated to creating a non-judgmental, warm, and empathic environment, wherein positive life changes can be achieved. I take a patient-centered approach, attempting to understand your unique experiences and preferences. I offer individual, couples, and family psychotherapy, for adolescents, adults and geriatric populations.
Reaching out for professional help is often a difficult step for most people to take. Making the needed changes in your life can be even harder without the right support. Finding a provider who cares, understands, and is there to help you when you need it most, is essential. I am a licensed psychologist dedicated to creating a non-judgmental, warm, and empathic environment, wherein positive life changes can be achieved. I take a patient-centered approach, attempting to understand your unique experiences and preferences. I offer individual, couples, and family psychotherapy, for adolescents, adults and geriatric populations.
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Who cares for the care takers? Over the years, working in high-intensity settings myself, I have learned that my true calling is providing therapy to those who care for others - Nurses, Doctors, Medical staff, Counselors, Social Workers, EMTs, Hospice staff, Teachers, Firefighters, Foster parents, 911 dispatchers, and really anyone in a high-stress role that the average person just can't understand. Many have told me that they find sessions with me to be "laid back yet highly effecive". Using telehealth, I have been able to keep my rates low. If you have been skeptical, or if past therapy hasn't worked, then please give me a call.
Who cares for the care takers? Over the years, working in high-intensity settings myself, I have learned that my true calling is providing therapy to those who care for others - Nurses, Doctors, Medical staff, Counselors, Social Workers, EMTs, Hospice staff, Teachers, Firefighters, Foster parents, 911 dispatchers, and really anyone in a high-stress role that the average person just can't understand. Many have told me that they find sessions with me to be "laid back yet highly effecive". Using telehealth, I have been able to keep my rates low. If you have been skeptical, or if past therapy hasn't worked, then please give me a call.
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Thank you for taking the time to learn more about me and what I can offer you as you seek to create the life you have been envisioning. I am passionate about helping individuals, couples, and families overcome challenges and build strong, meaningful relationships. My approach is rooted in empathy, compassion, and a deep respect for each client’s unique journey. I specialize in working with issues involving depression, anxiety, relational discord, identity and purpose, adjustment and transition problems, grief and loss, trauma, and more.
Thank you for taking the time to learn more about me and what I can offer you as you seek to create the life you have been envisioning. I am passionate about helping individuals, couples, and families overcome challenges and build strong, meaningful relationships. My approach is rooted in empathy, compassion, and a deep respect for each client’s unique journey. I specialize in working with issues involving depression, anxiety, relational discord, identity and purpose, adjustment and transition problems, grief and loss, trauma, and more.
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Marissa Witter
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, QS
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Land O Lakes, FL 34638
Did you recently lose someone you loved? Have you tried to go through the motions after your person passed but something just isn’t right? Together we sort through these feelings and get you some sense of normal back. Know you are not alone on your grief journey, and we can help you to heal. Are you looking for support with sorting out your feelings? Do you feel emotionally drained by your feelings of nervousness or uneasiness? Are you overwhelmed and don’t want to take care of obligations? Do you like everyone is staring at you & judging you? Check out For the Love of You for a confidential & FREE consultation.
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Jane Arthur
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Land O Lakes, FL 34639 (Online Only)
Not accepting new clients
Relax, Understand, Let Go and Grow.....I am an LCSW with 25 years of experience. I enjoy helping you catch your balance, rise to the occasion and surprise your self with your own personal strength. Anxiety, ADHD, Depression, Marriage, Parenting can all be very challenging. Together we work to bring the change you want. My focus is to increase your self-awareness and compassion. As you become kinder to you, unhelpful emotional patterns become visible and easier to release. Change comes in small steps, slow at first and success builds momentum.
Relax, Understand, Let Go and Grow.....I am an LCSW with 25 years of experience. I enjoy helping you catch your balance, rise to the occasion and surprise your self with your own personal strength. Anxiety, ADHD, Depression, Marriage, Parenting can all be very challenging. Together we work to bring the change you want. My focus is to increase your self-awareness and compassion. As you become kinder to you, unhelpful emotional patterns become visible and easier to release. Change comes in small steps, slow at first and success builds momentum.
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Therapeutic Counseling Services, LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, C-DBT, CISM, CSAM, MSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Land O Lakes, FL 34637 (Online Only)
Are you struggling? I would love to work with you. I am an experienced Licensed Therapist (LCSW), and I will do best to help you work through whatever is troubling you. I offer convenient evening and weekend hours and all sessions are offered virtual via Telehealth. I offer reasonable fees and I accept most insurance companies. I also offer a free consultation to see if we are a good fit to work together. Please feel free to call me: (813) 943-6335 and leave a message, email me at linda@telehealthservice.net, or check out my website at telehealthservice.net. Bio Acoustical Utilization Device (BAUD) The BAUD, or Bio Acoustical Utiliz
Are you struggling? I would love to work with you. I am an experienced Licensed Therapist (LCSW), and I will do best to help you work through whatever is troubling you. I offer convenient evening and weekend hours and all sessions are offered virtual via Telehealth. I offer reasonable fees and I accept most insurance companies. I also offer a free consultation to see if we are a good fit to work together. Please feel free to call me: (813) 943-6335 and leave a message, email me at linda@telehealthservice.net, or check out my website at telehealthservice.net. Bio Acoustical Utilization Device (BAUD) The BAUD, or Bio Acoustical Utiliz
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Hello! Thank you for taking the time to get to know me and the types of services I provide. I believe it is an honor and privilege to work alongside families as they navigate the many challenges that come along in life. I understand that changing behaviors and habits is incredibly challenging, therefore, I take a compassionate, down to earth, realistic approach that works for you and your family.
Hello! Thank you for taking the time to get to know me and the types of services I provide. I believe it is an honor and privilege to work alongside families as they navigate the many challenges that come along in life. I understand that changing behaviors and habits is incredibly challenging, therefore, I take a compassionate, down to earth, realistic approach that works for you and your family.
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How does your Therapist compare?
Number of Therapists in Land O Lakes, FL
100+
Average cost per session
$130
Therapists in Land O Lakes, FL who prioritize treating:
92% | Anxiety |
84% | Depression |
76% | Self Esteem |
75% | Coping Skills |
71% | Relationship Issues |
66% | Stress |
62% | Life Transitions |
Average years in practice
11 Years
Top 3 insurances accepted
84% | Cigna and Evernorth |
83% | Aetna |
81% | UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH |
How Therapists in Land O Lakes, FL see their clients
72% | In Person and Online | |
28% | Online Only |
Gender breakdown
83% | Female | |
17% | Male |
FAQs - About Therapy and Counseling
How can I find a therapist in Land O Lakes?
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Is everyone in the Psychology Today Therapy Directory a licensed therapist?
The Psychology Today directory lists providers who offer legitimate mental health services to the public, including psychologists, psychiatrists, social workers, and counselors.
Many have been licensed by the country or state where they practice; providers whose license or primary credential has been verified by Psychology Today are signified by a “Verified” symbol. Some clinicians or organizations provide services for which their state or country does not offer licenses, such as pastoral counseling. They may be selectively included without the “Verified” seal.
Many have been licensed by the country or state where they practice; providers whose license or primary credential has been verified by Psychology Today are signified by a “Verified” symbol. Some clinicians or organizations provide services for which their state or country does not offer licenses, such as pastoral counseling. They may be selectively included without the “Verified” seal.
What’s the difference between a psychologist, a therapist, and a counselor?
Therapists, psychologists, and counselors are all licensed mental health professionals. In the US, psychologists have earned a doctoral degree. The terms “therapist” and “counselor” are used somewhat interchangeably, but generally therapists offer longer-term, mental health care, while counselors offer shorter-term care that may focus on one domain, such as marriage, career, or academic challenges.
Clients should consider factors such as insurance coverage and their primary reason(s) for seeking therapy to determine the type of professional best suited to their needs. Someone struggling with mental health challenges such as depression or anxiety, for example, may wish to seek out a clinical psychologist or therapist, while someone navigating career obstacles or marital upheaval may benefit from seeing a counselor who can offer short-term, targeted support.
Clients should consider factors such as insurance coverage and their primary reason(s) for seeking therapy to determine the type of professional best suited to their needs. Someone struggling with mental health challenges such as depression or anxiety, for example, may wish to seek out a clinical psychologist or therapist, while someone navigating career obstacles or marital upheaval may benefit from seeing a counselor who can offer short-term, targeted support.
What type of therapy is right for me?
The type of therapy best suited to a particular individual depends on several factors, including their primary reason for seeking therapy, their preferred timeline (some therapy types last for a set number of sessions, while others are open-ended), and their personality and preferences—some may prefer a more structured approach. For many individuals, multiple types of therapy could provide a good fit.
How much does therapy cost?
The cost of therapy depends on a number of variables, including location and the therapist’s experience and training. On average, a therapy session in the United States could cost between $100 and $200 or more. If you have insurance, the expense of mental health care is typically lower, but it varies based on your insurance plan details and whether you choose an in-network or out-of-network mental healthcare provider.
What are more affordable or low cost therapy solutions?
Many therapists offer sliding scale payments, usually on a limited number of slots, which consists in an agreement between the therapist and a client to pay a reduced rate. Therapists who provide such arrangements often consider the client's income or ability to pay, but the extent of the discount is ultimately at the therapist's discretion. Furthermore, while group therapy may have different goals and benefits compared to individual therapy, it can be a more affordable solution to address certain types of issues.
Is online therapy cheaper than in-person therapy?
Many therapists charge the same amount for online therapy as they do for in-person therapy—though clients may still find this cost-effective if it cuts down on their transportation costs. Health insurance plans often offer equivalent coverage for online and in-person therapy; indeed, in many places, they are legally required to do so. Text-based or on-demand therapy apps may be cheaper than traditional one-on-one psychotherapy; however, the practice may be less effective and is not likely to be covered by insurance.
Is online therapy a good option?
Therapy conducted online can be just as effective as in-person therapy, as long as there is a strong alliance between the client and the therapist. To find a therapist who provides telehealth services to clients in your area, click “Online Therapy” on the directory homepage and search by your city or town or your zip code.
Are therapy sessions confidential?
Confidentiality is a crucial part of the therapeutic relationship. Therapists in the United States are bound by the regulations set out by the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA), which aims to protect sensitive health information. With very few exceptions, a therapist will only discuss their client with others when the client has given their written permission. The instances in which a therapist would be required to disclose personal information are: if a client poses a danger to themselves or others, if the therapist suspects the abuse of a child or an elderly or otherwise dependent adult, or if they are legally forced to by court order. These exceptions to the confidentiality agreement are usually discussed with a client before their first session.