Therapists in Port Charlotte, FL

Hispanic Family Counseling, Inc. was founded with a desire to serve the diverse community in Central Florida. Our focus is to assist with emotional and mental health needs. The extensive experience and quality of our clinicians will help you cope with life's situations while giving you professional tools to enhance your everyday life. Our Hispanic Family Counseling, Inc. staff and therapists are trained in suicide prevention.

All of us have dreams, aspirations and needs. To be successful, we need to have the mental and physical needs taken care of. Having goals and plans help guide us to the achievement of our goals.

Get in touch! We are glad you are here, YAY! this means you are in the process of finding help for yourself. We want to commend you because you know in your heart, you are ready to make a change to be the best you can be, because you have decided to work on yourself by taking care of your heart, mind, and body, and because you've realized that things can be better, as they can! We are currently accepting new patients, connect with us, and let's make changes happen.

Raising a family in today's society requires a lot of support and resources. I recognize the time, focus, dedication and stress required to maintain healthy life balance. I work with individuals and families (biological, step, foster, adoptive, kinship, etc..) to promote healing. "It takes a Village to raise a child." African Proverb

Life isn’t always easy. Sometimes, even the strongest people amongst us need a little bit of help to work through some of life’s more challenging problems. At our practice, our therapists have 50+ years of combined experience. We are experts in what we do and seek to serve our patients with the highest quality of care and the most advanced therapeutic techniques. We use a variety of approaches to treat a wide range of disorders and issues. We specialize in using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Mindfulness Based Interventions, Behavioral Activation, and have a Patient-Centered approach.

**Weekend and Evening appointments are now available!! Offering Services in Spanish, Creole and in English!! ** As a supervising clinical psychologist, Dr. Kyles has over 10 years of experience. At the center, children, adolescents, adults and the elderly from a variety of backgrounds gain the insight and strength to overcome a wide range of challenges. The persons that have sought assistance at the center have gained relief from depression, anxiety, conduct disorders, relationship conflict, career uncertainty, adjustments to change, major life events as well as other mental health concerns.

Each of us regardless of age, gender, or race have a unique ability to live life fully when embracing and identifying our own voice and path. I am here to help you identify your goals and acquire your voice in this direction. I specialize in working with diverse communities and military families given my degree background and my life as a 30 plus year military spouse.

And... ACTION! Therapy is a place where you can ACT OUT LOUD your frustrations and give voice to the troubling thoughts in your head that cause emotional turmoil and hold you back from being your best self. My clients include individuals who struggle with anger, depression, anxiety, sexual identity, behavioral issues, adjustment issues, grief, loss, life transitions and a host of other challenges. I'm also a Certified Advanced Grief Counseling Specialist (CAGCS).

Kada enjoys working with children, teenagers and adults. Kada graduated with her Master’s in Mental Health Counseling from The University of Florida. She genuinely cares for her clients and puts a lot of time and effort into making sure they are getting the help that they need. She takes a trauma-informed approach and uses attachment-based theory in her practice. She also utilizes CBT, Person-Centered and Mindfulness Based Interventions. When working with children, she loves using Play Therapy Techniques as play is a child’s primary form of communication and processing.

Patrick has more than eight years of experience in the mental health and addictions field, having worked in many different settings with diverse populations. Patrick is a veteran of the U.S. Coast Guard and the U.S. Army, where he served multiple combat deployments. His areas of clinical expertise include: co-occurring disorders, trauma, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, male sexual trauma, depression, anxiety, substance abuse/addictions, anger management, crisis intervention, childhood issues, grief/loss, couples and families.

If anxiety, depression, and trauma have you questioning your direction in life, I can help! Sometimes life gives you more than you can handle, but I can help you to overcome life's obstacles and achieve your goals to return to a happy, healthy life. I provide counseling to a variety of individuals from children, teens, adults, couples, and families to build coping strategies that improve their quality of life and communication skills. Life can be difficult, but you don't have to navigate the storm alone!

Everyone has their own challenges in their life. I also believe you are the person who knows how best to overcome those challenges. You are the expert of you. I will help you find your voice, your strength, and your motivation to make the changes you want by helping you discover what tools best work for you, you already have the strengths to do it!

The Neuropsychiatric Institute provides extensive outpatient Behavioral Health Services in the Tampa Bay Area. Our clinical staff is made up of Psychiatrists, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioners, Clinical Social Workers, and Mental Health Counselors. We use a multidisciplinary team approach to treatment.

Hi, I’m Dr. Essence! As a queer, multiracial and neurodivergent woman, I have first hand experience trying to embrace my identity, find belonging, and navigate a world that wasn't made for me. Soooo if you start therapy with me, you are guaranteed to have a psychologist who has walked the walk as much as she can talk the talk. I value the relationship with my clients over everything else, so I do my best to balance hyping you up with telling you the things you miiiiight not wanna hear. But, through my own self-disclosure and personal stories, I hope to cultivate a safe space for you to grow into your favorite version of yourself!

I'm Gina! I'm a board certified Mental Health Therapist and Substance Abuse Counselor. I love helping clients through issues like Depression, Anxiety, Addictions, Relationships, Women's Issues, Spirituality, LGBTQ, Mood Disorders and more. Sometimes you just need someone to talk to! I know it can be hard to ask for help but my goal is to make you feel comfortable and safe from your first call!

I am here for you and with you. You are many things to many people in your life. You are a partner, parent, grandparent, friend, professional, neighbor, but who are you to yourself? How are you taking care of you? Are you taking time for yourself, without guilt, to work towards your personal, emotional, physical, psychological, and professional goals? As we navigate our experiences and choices in life, we often carry complex feelings and unresolved baggage. These feelings become unbearable at times. Fear, doubt, insecurities, and worry can take a hold of us, resulting in us neglecting ourselves and repeating the same patterns

As a Christian counselor, first and foremost I approach clients with empathy, understanding, and respect for their individual beliefs and values. I want you to know that I respect and value your faith journey. Our counseling sessions will be a safe space where you can freely express your thoughts and feelings We can explore how your faith can be a source of strength and guidance in overcoming the challenges you're facing. Remember that God's grace extends to you as well. It is my privilege to walk this journey with you.

Do you still feel stuck, scared, alone, or hopeless? Are you tired of being told to be strong? Are you afraid to share your innermost thoughts out of fear of judgement of being misunderstood? It is not your imagination. You are not crazy. I am willing to meet you wherever you are in your journey. I believe in the power of connection, listening, and understanding. I use warmth, empathy, and a genuine desire to support you through life's ups and downs. Whether you're navigating stress, family conflicts, heartbreak, or past traumas, my goal is to create a therapeutic space that feels comforting for you.

I am the Clinical Director of Latino Leadership. At Latino Leadership the we are proud to announce the services in Mental Health Services, ABA Analyses, Santiago and Friends (Family Center for Autism), Free Clinic, Free Medications, Special Education School and Community Outreach services for all ages. For more than 17 years Latino Leadership staff have been committed to the advancement of the Central Florida Latino community and serving individuals of all cultures who live in our community.