Culturally Sensitive Therapists in Saint Pete Beach, FL
Dr. Paula Rainer, LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC, NCC, ACS, BC-TMH
Verified Verified
Saint Pete Beach, FL 33707
Are you looking for a strength-based approach to life? Are you generally an internally peaceful and pleasant person but your unwanted mood or thoughts are more powerful? Do stress, anxiety, and depression make you someone that you do not recognize? Are you mad, sad, or quiet without a true reason that you can express? Are you isolating yourself from activities that you used to enjoy or would consider pleasurable? Are you tired of people looking at who you are from the outside and think that you have everything that you need, but they are missing your internal pain?
Are you looking for a strength-based approach to life? Are you generally an internally peaceful and pleasant person but your unwanted mood or thoughts are more powerful? Do stress, anxiety, and depression make you someone that you do not recognize? Are you mad, sad, or quiet without a true reason that you can express? Are you isolating yourself from activities that you used to enjoy or would consider pleasurable? Are you tired of people looking at who you are from the outside and think that you have everything that you need, but they are missing your internal pain?
St Petersburg Holistic Psychology Clinic
Psychologist, PsyD, 200RYT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Saint Pete Beach, FL 33706
All of our clinicians create a warm and empowering presence; able to hold space for your struggles, while providing encouragement for growth. Healing is a holistic & collaborative journey, in which we all have the ability to live confidently & joyfully. We believe that you have all the answers within you & we find it an honor to have the opportunity to walk with you on your journey towards wellness. It is my goal then, to empower you and build you with the confidence needed to create the life you deserve.
All of our clinicians create a warm and empowering presence; able to hold space for your struggles, while providing encouragement for growth. Healing is a holistic & collaborative journey, in which we all have the ability to live confidently & joyfully. We believe that you have all the answers within you & we find it an honor to have the opportunity to walk with you on your journey towards wellness. It is my goal then, to empower you and build you with the confidence needed to create the life you deserve.
Now accepting new clients (Updated: (8/30/24). If you struggle with anxiety, ADHD, family of origin struggles, or trauma, I am here to help. Understanding these things can be very overwhelming and confusing. I will help you understand these difficulties and help you develop a plan to navigate your life with them. I can help with communicating your needs and learning to manage strong emotions. All of this can help you take back parts of your life and learn new things about you.
Now accepting new clients (Updated: (8/30/24). If you struggle with anxiety, ADHD, family of origin struggles, or trauma, I am here to help. Understanding these things can be very overwhelming and confusing. I will help you understand these difficulties and help you develop a plan to navigate your life with them. I can help with communicating your needs and learning to manage strong emotions. All of this can help you take back parts of your life and learn new things about you.
Our mission at Level Wellness, LLC is to create a safe, compassionate, authentic and caring environment where the clinician acts as a guide in helping the clients to make empowered decisions about their individual lives. We assist individuals in recognizing the strengths they already have and find creative ways to utilize these gifts in overcoming currents issues that prevent them from feeling fully empowered. At Level Wellness, LLC we know that an individual is always growing personally and healing is always happening. Sometimes each of us needs support and guidance in our journey. Level Wellness, LLC was founded in St. Petersburg
Our mission at Level Wellness, LLC is to create a safe, compassionate, authentic and caring environment where the clinician acts as a guide in helping the clients to make empowered decisions about their individual lives. We assist individuals in recognizing the strengths they already have and find creative ways to utilize these gifts in overcoming currents issues that prevent them from feeling fully empowered. At Level Wellness, LLC we know that an individual is always growing personally and healing is always happening. Sometimes each of us needs support and guidance in our journey. Level Wellness, LLC was founded in St. Petersburg
Tanisha Boyd
Registered Mental Health Counselor Intern, BSW, MS, Tanisha
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Saint Pete Beach, FL 33706 (Online Only)
Welcome! I believe that we are all capable of personal and positive growth. I would love to guide you on your journey to healing and increase your overall quality of life. I believe that therapy is a collaborative journey that builds upon one’s personal strengths and goals to find clarity to questions or challenges you may be facing.
Welcome! I believe that we are all capable of personal and positive growth. I would love to guide you on your journey to healing and increase your overall quality of life. I believe that therapy is a collaborative journey that builds upon one’s personal strengths and goals to find clarity to questions or challenges you may be facing.
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Caroline Kanuck
Pre-Licensed Professional, RCSWI, MSW, CHT, EFPL, SPF
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Saint Petersburg, FL 33710
I love working with anyone looking for support in navigating life's challenges. These may include relationship issues, anxiety and depression. My clients are eager to learn tools to increase quality of life. They want to know how to better care for themselves emotionally and psychologically. They may feel like they are held back in some areas and may not know why or what those areas are. Most clients appreciate humor and authenticity and are willing to step outside their comfort zone to evolve as a person, partner, or parent. If you've experienced expanded states of consciousness and want to integrate them, I'm here for you.
I love working with anyone looking for support in navigating life's challenges. These may include relationship issues, anxiety and depression. My clients are eager to learn tools to increase quality of life. They want to know how to better care for themselves emotionally and psychologically. They may feel like they are held back in some areas and may not know why or what those areas are. Most clients appreciate humor and authenticity and are willing to step outside their comfort zone to evolve as a person, partner, or parent. If you've experienced expanded states of consciousness and want to integrate them, I'm here for you.
Olivia M. Chaffin - Accepting New Clients!
MA, CIHt
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Saint Petersburg, FL 33707
If you're feeling overwhelmed, stressed, or don't know where to turn, hypnotherapy or coaching could be a great option for you. You've already taken one of the biggest steps by searching for someone to help! I can assist you to navigate past your stressors by identifying underlying causes, suggesting coping skills, and offering empathetic support. My mission is to empower individuals to live purposeful and fulfilling lives while nurturing healthy and meaningful connections. By creating a safe and non-judgmental space, I help individuals and couples navigate challenges, build resilience, and foster genuine intimacy.
If you're feeling overwhelmed, stressed, or don't know where to turn, hypnotherapy or coaching could be a great option for you. You've already taken one of the biggest steps by searching for someone to help! I can assist you to navigate past your stressors by identifying underlying causes, suggesting coping skills, and offering empathetic support. My mission is to empower individuals to live purposeful and fulfilling lives while nurturing healthy and meaningful connections. By creating a safe and non-judgmental space, I help individuals and couples navigate challenges, build resilience, and foster genuine intimacy.
Didem Hacioglu
Pre-Licensed Professional, RMHCI , MS , EdS
Verified Verified
Saint Petersburg, FL 33710
Are you navigating life's emotional rollercoaster & looking for a friendly hand to hold along the way? Are you dealing with trauma, anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, self-loathing and relationship challenges? Are you looking for relief from your struggles, a boost in self-worth, and stronger connections with yourself and others? You may want to break free from the past, learn positive coping strategies, cultivate healthy habits, learn acceptance, and find peace within yourself. My ideal client is someone who just wants to feel like themselves again—laughing, loving, and living life to the fullest.
Are you navigating life's emotional rollercoaster & looking for a friendly hand to hold along the way? Are you dealing with trauma, anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, self-loathing and relationship challenges? Are you looking for relief from your struggles, a boost in self-worth, and stronger connections with yourself and others? You may want to break free from the past, learn positive coping strategies, cultivate healthy habits, learn acceptance, and find peace within yourself. My ideal client is someone who just wants to feel like themselves again—laughing, loving, and living life to the fullest.
I specialize in supporting individuals facing challenges with self-worth and depression. My ideal clients often grapple with issues related to unhealthy relationships, domestic violence, sexual assault, narcissistic abuse, or childhood trauma. I am dedicated to providing empathetic guidance to help you navigate these difficulties and work towards personal growth and healing.
I specialize in supporting individuals facing challenges with self-worth and depression. My ideal clients often grapple with issues related to unhealthy relationships, domestic violence, sexual assault, narcissistic abuse, or childhood trauma. I am dedicated to providing empathetic guidance to help you navigate these difficulties and work towards personal growth and healing.
Jamie Lynn Hoagland
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
7 Endorsed
Gulfport, FL 33711
Is emotional and mental depletion becoming too much to manage effectively? Navigating stress is a daily necessity of life and if these demands move beyond your ability to successfully function, I invite you to work together to improve emotional well being within an inclusive safe space to meet your needs. I blend psycho-education with effective positive coping skills to more successfully address challenges relevant to the queer community, women's issues, chronic stress, and traumatic experiences jeopardizing mental health. We will collaborate to create achievable goals for your ideal emotional and mental well-being.
Is emotional and mental depletion becoming too much to manage effectively? Navigating stress is a daily necessity of life and if these demands move beyond your ability to successfully function, I invite you to work together to improve emotional well being within an inclusive safe space to meet your needs. I blend psycho-education with effective positive coping skills to more successfully address challenges relevant to the queer community, women's issues, chronic stress, and traumatic experiences jeopardizing mental health. We will collaborate to create achievable goals for your ideal emotional and mental well-being.
Dr. Jenn Tickal
Psychologist, PsyD, ABPP
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Saint Petersburg, FL 33710 (Online Only)
It's great to see you taking the first step towards fulfillment and happiness. Life certainly has a way of throwing us challenges and sometimes those coping skills we have used are just not enough anymore. I am a Board Certified Clinical Psychologist with specialized training working with anxiety, depression, military populations, insomnia, nutritional psychology, and relational difficulties. Whether seeking services for changes due to stressors or if you simply would like to work on a more holistic approach to health and wellness, you can expect me to provide a nonjudgmental and empathic atmosphere.
It's great to see you taking the first step towards fulfillment and happiness. Life certainly has a way of throwing us challenges and sometimes those coping skills we have used are just not enough anymore. I am a Board Certified Clinical Psychologist with specialized training working with anxiety, depression, military populations, insomnia, nutritional psychology, and relational difficulties. Whether seeking services for changes due to stressors or if you simply would like to work on a more holistic approach to health and wellness, you can expect me to provide a nonjudgmental and empathic atmosphere.
Michael E Whalen LMHC - DayQuest Life Counseling
Counselor, MA, LMHC, ART, Certifi
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Gulfport, FL 33707
I appreciate you reaching out. Dealing with Anxiety, Trauma, Depression, Relationships, Substance Abuse, Anger, Stress, Eco-Anxiety, Insomnia, Pain? Finding Direction? Career Path? Whatever the issue, a professional counselor can help. Counseling fills an important role in your life. Having a non-judgmental, mindful perspective & highly skilled assistance is empowering and life enhancing. With the right counselor you have a safe place to tell your story, find healing, and grow. Get caring & experienced support for being your Self - from the very first visit. Contact me and we'll talk about how I can help with your therapy needs.
I appreciate you reaching out. Dealing with Anxiety, Trauma, Depression, Relationships, Substance Abuse, Anger, Stress, Eco-Anxiety, Insomnia, Pain? Finding Direction? Career Path? Whatever the issue, a professional counselor can help. Counseling fills an important role in your life. Having a non-judgmental, mindful perspective & highly skilled assistance is empowering and life enhancing. With the right counselor you have a safe place to tell your story, find healing, and grow. Get caring & experienced support for being your Self - from the very first visit. Contact me and we'll talk about how I can help with your therapy needs.
Intentions Psychotherapy, PC
Counselor, LIMHP, NCC, CSC
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Saint Petersburg, FL 33711
At Intentions we believe that YOU are valuable and important. Even on your hardest days. We consider you to be the expert on your own life and our role is to support, empathize, love, and empower you to make any changes you want to see. We desire to help enhance your life by increasing a feeling of hope that may have been damaged or lost over time. We are honored to walk this journey with you. We have a diverse team of experienced clinicians who can help children, adults, families/couples with anxiety, trauma, depression, personality disorders or substance use issues.
At Intentions we believe that YOU are valuable and important. Even on your hardest days. We consider you to be the expert on your own life and our role is to support, empathize, love, and empower you to make any changes you want to see. We desire to help enhance your life by increasing a feeling of hope that may have been damaged or lost over time. We are honored to walk this journey with you. We have a diverse team of experienced clinicians who can help children, adults, families/couples with anxiety, trauma, depression, personality disorders or substance use issues.
Hi, my name is Vanessa San Millan, and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I have over 13 years of experience working with individuals and families to address a range of social and emotional issues. My areas of expertise include anxiety, depression, relationships, grief, post-partum anxiety, and depression. I am passionate about helping others and believe that every person has the potential to lead a healthy and fulfilling life. I work with a wide range of individuals and families. I have experience with Self-esteem building, anxiety, depression, grief process, postpartum anxiety, postpartum depression, and relationships.
Hi, my name is Vanessa San Millan, and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I have over 13 years of experience working with individuals and families to address a range of social and emotional issues. My areas of expertise include anxiety, depression, relationships, grief, post-partum anxiety, and depression. I am passionate about helping others and believe that every person has the potential to lead a healthy and fulfilling life. I work with a wide range of individuals and families. I have experience with Self-esteem building, anxiety, depression, grief process, postpartum anxiety, postpartum depression, and relationships.
Anne Smith & Associates- Psychotherapy & Coaching
Counselor, LMHC, NCC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Saint Petersburg, FL 33710 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
I work collaboratively with my clients to help them overcome the pain of past traumatic experiences. Helping my clients to develop a strong "sense of self " in turn yields a person with increased motivation and self empowerment. I truly believe that the therapeutic alliance is at the center of treatment, which fosters a safe environment for you to speak freely and genuinely while remaining open to interpretation of defense mechanisms related to past traumas. I hope to provide some insight into thought patterns, negative relationship cycles and behavioral patterns that may be affecting your self worth and relationships today.
I work collaboratively with my clients to help them overcome the pain of past traumatic experiences. Helping my clients to develop a strong "sense of self " in turn yields a person with increased motivation and self empowerment. I truly believe that the therapeutic alliance is at the center of treatment, which fosters a safe environment for you to speak freely and genuinely while remaining open to interpretation of defense mechanisms related to past traumas. I hope to provide some insight into thought patterns, negative relationship cycles and behavioral patterns that may be affecting your self worth and relationships today.
Hello, my name is Sunshine Wilder and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Florida. In 2004, I graduated with a master’s degree in social work and have been working for the past 19 years with children, teens, and adults in various settings such as child welfare, specialized therapeutic foster care, and outpatient therapy. I have experience working with individuals with a wide range of needs such as stress and anxiety, trauma and abuse, anger management, depression, ADHD, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), attachment issues, and bipolar disorder.
Hello, my name is Sunshine Wilder and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Florida. In 2004, I graduated with a master’s degree in social work and have been working for the past 19 years with children, teens, and adults in various settings such as child welfare, specialized therapeutic foster care, and outpatient therapy. I have experience working with individuals with a wide range of needs such as stress and anxiety, trauma and abuse, anger management, depression, ADHD, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), attachment issues, and bipolar disorder.
Erin Foley Counseling
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, MA, LMHC, SEP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Gulfport, FL 33707
In challenging times, reaching out and connecting with others can be a powerful way to cope. Yet, it’s completely natural to feel overwhelmed by life’s demands and find yourself withdrawing, even though you deeply long for connection. You may be experiencing loneliness, fear, or self-doubt, and struggling to navigate these feelings on your own. But you don’t have to remain distanced from the people and things that matter most to you. I help individuals work through difficulties in relationships, anxiety, and trauma, supporting them in rediscovering connection, joy, and a sense of ease.
In challenging times, reaching out and connecting with others can be a powerful way to cope. Yet, it’s completely natural to feel overwhelmed by life’s demands and find yourself withdrawing, even though you deeply long for connection. You may be experiencing loneliness, fear, or self-doubt, and struggling to navigate these feelings on your own. But you don’t have to remain distanced from the people and things that matter most to you. I help individuals work through difficulties in relationships, anxiety, and trauma, supporting them in rediscovering connection, joy, and a sense of ease.
My ideal client includes young adults, couples, and families. I specialize in advocating for a holistic approach, recognizing the mind-body connection in therapy. Together, we can facilitate positive changes and strengthen relationships to promote emotional well-being.
My ideal client includes young adults, couples, and families. I specialize in advocating for a holistic approach, recognizing the mind-body connection in therapy. Together, we can facilitate positive changes and strengthen relationships to promote emotional well-being.
Panayiota Paula Fitzpatrick
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, LMHC
Verified Verified
Saint Petersburg, FL 33710
As a school counselor and therapist for the past 20 years, I have worked with people struggling in one or many areas of their lives. This includes people going through loss, divorce, grief, anxiety, depression, attentional or organizational difficulties, lack of motivation, childhood trauma, and lack of confidence. I value and support every person I work with and find that people who experience the most success in therapy put in the work and effort in and outside of therapy sessions. That being said, healing happens at a different pace for everyone, and I'm here to meet each person where they're on the journey.
As a school counselor and therapist for the past 20 years, I have worked with people struggling in one or many areas of their lives. This includes people going through loss, divorce, grief, anxiety, depression, attentional or organizational difficulties, lack of motivation, childhood trauma, and lack of confidence. I value and support every person I work with and find that people who experience the most success in therapy put in the work and effort in and outside of therapy sessions. That being said, healing happens at a different pace for everyone, and I'm here to meet each person where they're on the journey.
Dr. Tom Petit
Counselor, PhD, LMHC, CCMHC, BCC
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Saint Petersburg, FL 33710
These are difficult times. Anxiety can have a life of its own. Providing better help through online Telehealth is a 15 year specialty in my 39 year career. So many "what ifs" are a reality in many lives. What does one do when anxiety, stress and panic hit? Change from what was normal to the "now normal" can bring reactivity and stress. I offer online therapy helping clients understand their lives and the roots of their personal anxiety & stress. I provide a safe place and skills that create “breathing room” to help people break free from the grips of their anxiety, frustration, and personal and relational stress.
These are difficult times. Anxiety can have a life of its own. Providing better help through online Telehealth is a 15 year specialty in my 39 year career. So many "what ifs" are a reality in many lives. What does one do when anxiety, stress and panic hit? Change from what was normal to the "now normal" can bring reactivity and stress. I offer online therapy helping clients understand their lives and the roots of their personal anxiety & stress. I provide a safe place and skills that create “breathing room” to help people break free from the grips of their anxiety, frustration, and personal and relational stress.
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Culturally Sensitive Therapists
How does culturally sensitive therapy work?
A culturally sensitive therapist will tailor their approach to therapy based on the individual client’s background. This may include changing their style of interaction (asking open-ended questions vs. being the “expert” voice), their affect (seeming warm or “neutral”), how much personal information they disclose about themselves, and more. It’s also important for a culturally sensitive therapist to acknowledge larger societal forces that may impact their client due to the client’s background.
How effective is culturally sensitive therapy?
Some professionals have expressed concern about highlighting cultural differences in therapy, suggesting that it might promote stereotypes and harm the therapeutic bond; however, many experts agree that cultural sensitivity tends to strengthen the connection between therapist and client and help clients feel heard and understood. A culturally sensitive approach to therapy can be especially helpful for those not in the cultural majority, especially when combined with proven therapies like Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT).
What are the limitations of a culturally sensitive approach to therapy?
While being culturally sensitive is generally a valuable skill to have, a therapist cannot treat every client from a similar background the same way. Each client is an individual with their own values, personal preferences, and life experiences that will need to be explored during therapy. In addition, it’s rare for a therapist and client to have identical backgrounds, so there may be some cross-cultural differences to navigate during therapy, but a culturally sensitive therapist can do so with empathy and respect.
Can culturally sensitive therapy be done online?
Yes, online therapy using a culturally sensitive approach can be beneficial. Therapy can sometimes be difficult to access for clients from diverse backgrounds and socioeconomic standing. The array of mental health support available through the internet makes it possible for clients to find a good therapist match regardless of where they live.