Christian Therapists in Safety Harbor, FL
I also specialize in Christian counseling and provide spiritual guidance for believers seeking answers and direction for their lives.
Do you feel like you are "stuck"? If you find yourself repeating the same patterns over and over again getting the same results then you may be "stuck". That may mean you have tried everything you know to do and yet you want your life to be different. Together we will figure out where and why you are struggling. Oftentimes there may be things from your past, addictions, bad habits, trauma, and also just a lack of not knowing how to communicate what you need in a relationship. Counseling or Life Coaching is the process to help you become your best self!
I also specialize in Christian counseling and provide spiritual guidance for believers seeking answers and direction for their lives.
Do you feel like you are "stuck"? If you find yourself repeating the same patterns over and over again getting the same results then you may be "stuck". That may mean you have tried everything you know to do and yet you want your life to be different. Together we will figure out where and why you are struggling. Oftentimes there may be things from your past, addictions, bad habits, trauma, and also just a lack of not knowing how to communicate what you need in a relationship. Counseling or Life Coaching is the process to help you become your best self!
Katie Colding
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Safety Harbor, FL 34695
I enjoy incorporating Christian values to believing clients if desired.
Are you facing something that seems so overwhelming you don’t know what’s next? Maybe you just lost someone you love or feel your emotions are getting the best of you. Perhaps you want to work towards being a better version of yourself. It takes courage to pursue healing, and you should be proud of yourself for taking this step. My ideal client will allow me to walk beside them on their journey to reaching their better self by tapping into their inner strengths, teaching appropriate tools, and discovering what balance looks like in their life. I'm delighted to help achieve creating a healthier mindset and finding inner peace.
I enjoy incorporating Christian values to believing clients if desired.
Are you facing something that seems so overwhelming you don’t know what’s next? Maybe you just lost someone you love or feel your emotions are getting the best of you. Perhaps you want to work towards being a better version of yourself. It takes courage to pursue healing, and you should be proud of yourself for taking this step. My ideal client will allow me to walk beside them on their journey to reaching their better self by tapping into their inner strengths, teaching appropriate tools, and discovering what balance looks like in their life. I'm delighted to help achieve creating a healthier mindset and finding inner peace.
Melissa C Smetzer
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Safety Harbor, FL 34695
Are you feeling overwhelmed and like you are all alone? Are you worried that you will never experience happiness, joy, or peace again? Maybe you feel like you are just barely surviving, and you do not want to feel like you need to fight to accomplish daily tasks. There is good news, you do not have to face life’s problems alone. We can work together to help you get from surviving in life to thriving. It shows great strength and courage to reach out for help and start on your therapy journey.
Are you feeling overwhelmed and like you are all alone? Are you worried that you will never experience happiness, joy, or peace again? Maybe you feel like you are just barely surviving, and you do not want to feel like you need to fight to accomplish daily tasks. There is good news, you do not have to face life’s problems alone. We can work together to help you get from surviving in life to thriving. It shows great strength and courage to reach out for help and start on your therapy journey.
Christina Chewning
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, LMHC, CCTP
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Safety Harbor, FL 34695
Dedicated to helping individuals and couples from all walks of life navigate through difficult challenges and life adjustments. Are you overwhelmed with feelings of anxiety, fear, stress, or grief? Are you struggling with communication and conflict resolution skills? I understand many struggles on a personal level and have extensive, relevant training to help. I utilize a variety of evidence-based counseling techniques to personalize treatment for the specific needs of each client. I offer both individual and couples counseling to support your journey towards healing and growth.
Dedicated to helping individuals and couples from all walks of life navigate through difficult challenges and life adjustments. Are you overwhelmed with feelings of anxiety, fear, stress, or grief? Are you struggling with communication and conflict resolution skills? I understand many struggles on a personal level and have extensive, relevant training to help. I utilize a variety of evidence-based counseling techniques to personalize treatment for the specific needs of each client. I offer both individual and couples counseling to support your journey towards healing and growth.
Paul Steinhauser
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, LMHC, MA, NCC
Verified Verified
Safety Harbor, FL 34695
I have always enjoyed collaborating with people to solve problems. My primary mission as a counselor is to help individuals, couples, and families manage life’s challenges and its many crucial and often unexpected transitions. I am especially passionate about helping struggling teens, young adults, and their families; men in crisis; and individuals and couples improve decision-making, communication, and coping skills. Are you feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or depressed? Do you lack direction or motivation? Is your personal, work, or family life in chaos? If so, then I am here to help.
I have always enjoyed collaborating with people to solve problems. My primary mission as a counselor is to help individuals, couples, and families manage life’s challenges and its many crucial and often unexpected transitions. I am especially passionate about helping struggling teens, young adults, and their families; men in crisis; and individuals and couples improve decision-making, communication, and coping skills. Are you feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or depressed? Do you lack direction or motivation? Is your personal, work, or family life in chaos? If so, then I am here to help.
BPG takes all walks of life. We have therapists that can provide help throughout the lifespan.
BPG takes all walks of life. We have therapists that can provide help throughout the lifespan.
Dolores T Puterbaugh
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, PhD, LMHC, LMFT, BCC
Verified Verified
Safety Harbor, FL 34695
Perhaps you want to make changes, but feel stuck or overwhelmed. You may feel burned out, stressed, restless and anxious. Short term, strength-based counseling will help you rediscover your strengths, tap into your natural resiliency, and build the healing and growth you want in your life and relationships. I bring 25+ years of experience with individuals, couples and families, and focus on collaboratively building creative solutions with clients. Call or email today.
Perhaps you want to make changes, but feel stuck or overwhelmed. You may feel burned out, stressed, restless and anxious. Short term, strength-based counseling will help you rediscover your strengths, tap into your natural resiliency, and build the healing and growth you want in your life and relationships. I bring 25+ years of experience with individuals, couples and families, and focus on collaboratively building creative solutions with clients. Call or email today.
Sometimes a marriage just gets stale and needs to be refreshed. And then there are those of you who are teetering on the cliff wondering whether to give up or stay the course. I think a lack of training could be the culprit and with some simple techniques and tools you will be able to manage conflict, realize some of your life dreams that seem to have been neglected, make an emotional connection that hasn't been there in a while, and build a lasting love.
Sometimes a marriage just gets stale and needs to be refreshed. And then there are those of you who are teetering on the cliff wondering whether to give up or stay the course. I think a lack of training could be the culprit and with some simple techniques and tools you will be able to manage conflict, realize some of your life dreams that seem to have been neglected, make an emotional connection that hasn't been there in a while, and build a lasting love.
Tampa Therapy and Wellness - Dr Marzullo-Dove Team
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Safety Harbor, FL 34695
Specialized in Couples, Young Adults, Adults, and Trauma. You'd never imagine that life could be this difficult. You are either "adulting" or in a relationship. Stressors are accumulating and you are not doing so well. Maybe it's anxiety or you're feeling down. Perhaps you or your partner are not happy with each other or with the relationship. Either way, it is time to get help from the best therapist you can find. Singles and couples that come to Tampa Therapy & Wellness leave with a lot of tools that make their lives better, reduce stress, and form better relationships. It's your time now. Call us. (Portugues tambem)
Specialized in Couples, Young Adults, Adults, and Trauma. You'd never imagine that life could be this difficult. You are either "adulting" or in a relationship. Stressors are accumulating and you are not doing so well. Maybe it's anxiety or you're feeling down. Perhaps you or your partner are not happy with each other or with the relationship. Either way, it is time to get help from the best therapist you can find. Singles and couples that come to Tampa Therapy & Wellness leave with a lot of tools that make their lives better, reduce stress, and form better relationships. It's your time now. Call us. (Portugues tambem)
I work with older teens and adults to instill hope, heal relationships and restore a sense of strength and peace. For over 20 years, I have worked in the counseling and the special education field. I've been in private practice since 2009. While utilizing research based therapy, I work hard with all of my clients to be warm and encouraging. My goal is to provide a positive and emotionally safe environment to work through your specific concerns.
I work with older teens and adults to instill hope, heal relationships and restore a sense of strength and peace. For over 20 years, I have worked in the counseling and the special education field. I've been in private practice since 2009. While utilizing research based therapy, I work hard with all of my clients to be warm and encouraging. My goal is to provide a positive and emotionally safe environment to work through your specific concerns.
Hi there, I'm Jarmela! I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor who is passionate about assisting my clients in navigating their way through challenges to experience healing and growth in their lives. My communication style is that of assertive communication. I like to be direct and honest with thoughts and feelings. I teach clients the benefit of using I statements in order to fully express their feelings. I am a very open and empathetic person that can put you at ease even during the most uncomfortable moments.
Hi there, I'm Jarmela! I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor who is passionate about assisting my clients in navigating their way through challenges to experience healing and growth in their lives. My communication style is that of assertive communication. I like to be direct and honest with thoughts and feelings. I teach clients the benefit of using I statements in order to fully express their feelings. I am a very open and empathetic person that can put you at ease even during the most uncomfortable moments.
Alyssa Posavec
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Safety Harbor, FL 34695 (Online Only)
Hi! I’m Alyssa, and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I graduated from the University of South Florida with a degree in Psychology as well as Southeastern University with a Masters in Social Work. I specialize in working with young adults with anxiety, depression, self-esteem issues, as well as helping them to navigate through life transitions. I am trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and truly believe that therapy is most effective when your unique needs, strengths and interests are put first. I strive to make my approach relaxed, comforting, friendly, and most importantly nonjudgmental.
Hi! I’m Alyssa, and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I graduated from the University of South Florida with a degree in Psychology as well as Southeastern University with a Masters in Social Work. I specialize in working with young adults with anxiety, depression, self-esteem issues, as well as helping them to navigate through life transitions. I am trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and truly believe that therapy is most effective when your unique needs, strengths and interests are put first. I strive to make my approach relaxed, comforting, friendly, and most importantly nonjudgmental.
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Florida Christian Counseling Services
Counselor, LMHC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Clearwater, FL 33759
I provide Christian counseling to individuals seeking spiritual guidance, enrichment, and support as well.
Are you feeling discouraged, stuck, and hopeless in your life or marriage? Life's negative experiences are causing continued distress and preventing you from reaching your potential. Are you experiencing depression, anxiety, anger issues, relationship challenges and major life changes? are your preteens or teens experiencing behavior problems in school, home setting, or continue to get in trouble with the law?
I provide Christian counseling to individuals seeking spiritual guidance, enrichment, and support as well.
Are you feeling discouraged, stuck, and hopeless in your life or marriage? Life's negative experiences are causing continued distress and preventing you from reaching your potential. Are you experiencing depression, anxiety, anger issues, relationship challenges and major life changes? are your preteens or teens experiencing behavior problems in school, home setting, or continue to get in trouble with the law?
Hello, my name is Jeffrey Bush. I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with over 8 years of clinical experience with an extensive range of clients that suffer from various issues such as Anxiety, Coping Skills, Depression, Men's Issues, and Panic Attacks. I believe that cultivating peace inside us allows us to see things as they are. I pledge to always do my best for you.
Hello, my name is Jeffrey Bush. I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with over 8 years of clinical experience with an extensive range of clients that suffer from various issues such as Anxiety, Coping Skills, Depression, Men's Issues, and Panic Attacks. I believe that cultivating peace inside us allows us to see things as they are. I pledge to always do my best for you.
Welcome! I am Marie Dillinger, a licensed therapist who has been working with individuals, couples and families pursuing counseling for over 15 years. My experience has centered around mood disorders, adjustment issues, complicated grief and trauma. I work exclusively with adults ages 18 and over.
Welcome! I am Marie Dillinger, a licensed therapist who has been working with individuals, couples and families pursuing counseling for over 15 years. My experience has centered around mood disorders, adjustment issues, complicated grief and trauma. I work exclusively with adults ages 18 and over.
Hello! Thanks for taking the time to review my profile as your potential therapist/partner in creating healing and happiness in your life. My approach is rooted in the belief that we all deserve to be heard and all deserve to live our best lives. I believe that we are able to improve our emotional and mental well-being by exploring our past while focusing on our present and future. When we are able to integrate all of the pieces of our lives, and observe and tweak how all of those different pieces interact with each other, then we are better able to make necessary adjustments for a more healthful way of living.
Hello! Thanks for taking the time to review my profile as your potential therapist/partner in creating healing and happiness in your life. My approach is rooted in the belief that we all deserve to be heard and all deserve to live our best lives. I believe that we are able to improve our emotional and mental well-being by exploring our past while focusing on our present and future. When we are able to integrate all of the pieces of our lives, and observe and tweak how all of those different pieces interact with each other, then we are better able to make necessary adjustments for a more healthful way of living.
Good...Better... Best You
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, QS, PTI
Verified Verified
Clearwater, FL 33761
When you get to a point when you are overwhelmed, out of ideas and at a loss of hope, please know there is support available. As your therapist my goal is to help you achieve your goals, gain insight, encourage change, and create new connections. For my fellow clinical social workers who are ready to start their journey to licensure I am happy to be of assistance. As a Qualified Supervisor I'm here support your steps towards licensure. Take a step then dive right into the journey to your best self. Check out my website, call, email and please leave me a message and I will get back to you.
When you get to a point when you are overwhelmed, out of ideas and at a loss of hope, please know there is support available. As your therapist my goal is to help you achieve your goals, gain insight, encourage change, and create new connections. For my fellow clinical social workers who are ready to start their journey to licensure I am happy to be of assistance. As a Qualified Supervisor I'm here support your steps towards licensure. Take a step then dive right into the journey to your best self. Check out my website, call, email and please leave me a message and I will get back to you.
Terrance Lewis is a Graduate level student intern being supervised by Cathi Long. Terrance possesses a mindset that firmly believes people possess the ability to resolve their problems and he works diligently to empower them to do so. Terrance earned his bachelor’s degree in psychology and is currently a Marriage and Family Therapy Intern. As a male therapist, and due to a sense of shared identity and experiences, Terrance has a desire to work with men, helping them with their thoughts and emotions, which are often suppressed, leaving men feeling ignored. Providing an empathetic atmosphere where you can be yourself without judgement
Terrance Lewis is a Graduate level student intern being supervised by Cathi Long. Terrance possesses a mindset that firmly believes people possess the ability to resolve their problems and he works diligently to empower them to do so. Terrance earned his bachelor’s degree in psychology and is currently a Marriage and Family Therapy Intern. As a male therapist, and due to a sense of shared identity and experiences, Terrance has a desire to work with men, helping them with their thoughts and emotions, which are often suppressed, leaving men feeling ignored. Providing an empathetic atmosphere where you can be yourself without judgement
My name is Whitney Catoe, and I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in the state of Florida. I'm passionate about whole-body wellness and taking a holistic approach to assessing mental, emotional, physical, and spiritual health. I have worked with clients struggling with a number of different obstacles. I have a history of working in the substance abuse field (detox facilities, methadone clinics, dual diagnosis), mood disorders as well as trauma. Many of my clients have experienced some level of hardship and are looking to understand and overcome while honoring the impact their experiences are having on their minds and body.
My name is Whitney Catoe, and I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in the state of Florida. I'm passionate about whole-body wellness and taking a holistic approach to assessing mental, emotional, physical, and spiritual health. I have worked with clients struggling with a number of different obstacles. I have a history of working in the substance abuse field (detox facilities, methadone clinics, dual diagnosis), mood disorders as well as trauma. Many of my clients have experienced some level of hardship and are looking to understand and overcome while honoring the impact their experiences are having on their minds and body.
Are you struggling with depression/anxiety, loneliness, divorce, abuse, miscarriage/infertility, grief, rejection, fear, self-destruction, isolation, lack of focus, lack of direction, etc? Many of our troubling thoughts and feelings come from beliefs we developed early on from difficult and painful experiences that went unprocessed. I can help you identify what is holding you back, where these beliefs came from, and how to heal so you can grow, engage and thrive! Want to feel better, but don’t know how to get there? I use assessment tools to help determine where you are struggling, & track progress along the way.
Are you struggling with depression/anxiety, loneliness, divorce, abuse, miscarriage/infertility, grief, rejection, fear, self-destruction, isolation, lack of focus, lack of direction, etc? Many of our troubling thoughts and feelings come from beliefs we developed early on from difficult and painful experiences that went unprocessed. I can help you identify what is holding you back, where these beliefs came from, and how to heal so you can grow, engage and thrive! Want to feel better, but don’t know how to get there? I use assessment tools to help determine where you are struggling, & track progress along the way.
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Christian Therapists
Why is it important for a therapist to be culturally sensitive?
Therapists and clients don’t need to share the same belief system or background to be able to work effectively together, but a therapist whose training includes a focus on cultural competence may be better able to form a therapeutic bond with individuals from a range of backgrounds, as they will have experience in tailoring their approach to each client—and will be prepared to acknowledge and consider the effects of culture, religion, and other factors on each individual.
Why is it important to find a therapist sensitive to Christian values?
Each person brings a unique history and background to therapy, making it important to find a licensed therapist who is trained in a broad range of treatment modalities. In addition, for people who grow up in a faith tradition that strongly influences the way they conduct their everyday life, finding a therapist who understands or shares that background can ease the disclosure of sensitive information and facilitate the therapeutic process. For some clients, a Christian therapist is likely to incorporate faith-based principles into emotional healing techniques.
How do I recognize an effective Christian therapist?
Christian therapists are licensed mental health professionals—holding a master’s or doctoral degree in medicine, nursing, psychology, counseling, social work, or marriage and family therapy—who are also familiar with Christian beliefs and values. They have an understanding of the importance that Christian principles play in the lives of individuals and families, which allows them to be especially sensitive to the kinds of struggles that can affect daily functioning. Like all effective therapists, a Christian therapist will have undergone training and certification in a variety of treatment modalities that help people through crises and enable them to master the challenges of life.
Why might someone feel comfortable with a Christian therapist?
While training, qualifications, and experience are always important, research has long established that a strong alliance between client and therapist is a major contributor to therapeutic success. An alliance is likely to be strengthened with a therapist who not only is responsive to questions and concerns but also shares a client’s faith and values. Sensitivity to spiritual matters as well as to everyday struggles can provide a welcome sense of safety and contribute to the bond between client and therapist, both of which support the therapeutic process.
Who is included in Psychology Today’s directory of Christian therapists?
The directory of Christian therapists includes professionals who have shared their background in their profiles. However, not all therapists choose to disclose this information, and they may not appear in search results for this reason. The directory also shows therapists who indicate that they have extensive experience working with Christian clients, regardless of their own background or religious affiliation.