Female Therapists in Saint Petersburg, FL

Is your view of life leaving you with a sense of being overwhelmed? Dissatisfaction? uncertainty for the future? A sense of gloom and doom? Are you ready for positive changes in your sense of life satisfaction? A commitment to confront your mental health to promote well being?

You are in the right place! My name is Alison Doak. I have a Masters Degree in Social Work, and currently work as a full-time therapist at New Vision Behavioral Health. I am dedicated to sharing safe spaces for clients to communicate, heal, and grow. I utilize holistic strategies and a strength-based approach, that creates a collaborative relationship centered around teamwork. Together we empower you to explore your challenges and unveil your inner strengths leading to actionable healthy solutions.

Your past trauma and pain does not define you. However, in order to heal and grow you must honor where you've been. Let me be your guide through this process so together we can illuminate areas you've been avoiding. First we will focus on building a safe and unconditional space where you can be yourself. Once rapport is built and trust established, we will collaborate and explore your internal world. You will gain new insights which will empower you to identify what you really want.

Ugh- just ugh. Do you ever feel as if you're letting life pass you by? Like those around you seem to be living their best lives, but somehow you just can't get there (and predict yet another Netflix binge on the horizon as a flimsy attempt to bury those feelings)? I get it. Virtual counseling can be the perfect platform for us to connect and work on your goals in a convenient, safe space. We have the very real advantage of being able to meet up from day one in a place of ease, comfort and hope, whatever that may look like for you.

Do you feel stuck and unsure of how to solve your problems? Has your family gone through a change that one or more of you are struggling to adjust to? Do you just wish that you understood yourself or your partner better?

Life can be challenging! I’m an inclusive counselor & have 30 years of experience working with diverse populations, including teen-agers and adults. I have worked with at-risk youth in rural Pennsylvania, juvenile offenders in Pinellas County, Florida and moms & their newborn babies. From day-to-day life struggles to self-harm and depression, I have a wide array of tools to help manage these concerns. I am down to earth and have a laid-back style. I welcome and appreciate a collaborative experience. Together we can improve coping skills and begin to enjoy life again.

I am a holistic practitioner focused on supporting clients who are experiencing life transitions (divorce / break-up, job / career change, move, menopause, fertility issues/ IVF, miscarriage, abortion), questioning their life meaning / purpose, needing quality self care, and those who want a mind / body approach. I also work with people who may be experiencing anxiety and / or depression related to the above mentioned issues.

Do you overthink most things or find it difficult to relax? Are you feeling overwhelmed and burnt out on a daily basis? Do you resonate with any of the following statements? "I worry about my worry or day-to-day tasks, big and small. I speak and think negatively about myself in a way that I never would towards someone else. I've have been through negative life experiences or trauma in the past and feel frustrated by the impact on myself and my current relationships. I know something needs to change, but I'm not sure of where to get started." If any of these statements sound familiar to you, I'm here to help.

I am encouraged by the research that talks about how our brain does not stop growing, and there are things we can do to encourage brain growth such as struggling with new and challenging information. This may be learning to play an instrument or learning to speak a foreign language. This is good news for us intellectually and the same principle applies emotionally. We do have the capacity to grow, and change and learn new ways to think, and I have tools that will help you in this process. I would love to witness your courage in this journey.

You have finally decided that you’re tired of letting life just keep happening to you instead of taking control and focusing on the improvements you want to make. You’re done waiting. Today is the day that you decided enough is enough and you want to make the changes necessary in your life to live free of addiction, negative self talk, shame, and disappointment. Trying to manage your mood when you’re struggling with mental health, along with trying to make your family happy at home and your boss happy at work, can feel next to impossible. It’s time you finally get the break you deserve.

Is purity culture or religious messaging preventing you from dating, sex, and healthy relationships? Have you rejected old religious beliefs but feel "stuck" making your new beliefs a reality? I help millennials like you by using a holistic approach to therapy. I combine CBT, IFS therapy, mindfulness, and somatic practices like nervous system regulation to heal at the root of your issues; cultivate self compassion; create new, healthy relationships; and step into your sexual liberation era. I also offer CPT Intensives for those who want to heal NOW and don't want to spend months or even years in the traditional therapy model.

Seeking more peace, ease and purpose? Craving deeper, more meaningful relationships? Craving more joy? Dreaming of a calm family life? Let's do this! Through my holistic method including emotional, physical, social & spiritual well-being, we work together to create true transformation by shedding what isn't working for you and building up what does, to help you achieve a manageable, balanced, fulfilling life that inspires and nourishes you for the long term. Using a variety of customized approaches, I work to get to the ROOTS of distress and create personal freedom!

Navigating the educational journey can indeed be challenging for both students and parents! This can be exceptionally difficult when your child has a learning difference. Over the years, I’ve worn multiple hats: teacher, director of education, and now, a certified and licensed school psychologist. I bring 22 years of experience in education to the table and am here to help! My passion lies in supporting students, families, and educators to discover how each child learns best and to offer effective interventions.

Seeking support and sharing your story is brave. Life is full of twists and turns and we are all doing the best we can with the tools we have & sometimes we just need more tools! We will work together to understand the source of specific emotional and behavioral patterns, identify and question negative thoughts and to learn new skills. Clients have described me as having a gift of meeting you where you are at while also challenging you to meet your goals. With the right tools and a new approach I guarantee a more peaceful & balanced outlook on any situation!

If you are hoping to find a safe and non-judgmental space in which you can feel seen and understood, where you can explore ideas for personal growth and positive change, I invite you to reach out. My approach to therapy emphasizes self-care, encourages you to work through your emotions and feelings, and focuses on growth towards personal goals of well-being and happiness. I enjoy working with clients of all ages, from children and adolescents to young adults and beyond.

You may be feeling lonely, disconnected, or stuck repeating the same unhealthy patterns. Maybe you're constantly reliving the past and wish you could just let it go. Maybe your relationships and career just aren’t fulfilling anymore. You’re overwhelmed and don’t know what to do to manage all the stress anymore. You’re tired of giving so much to everyone else but left feeling like no one cares about you. It’s time for a change!

Are there changes you would like to make or difficulties and challenges you want to overcome? Have you been overwhelmed and wondering how to manage all the stress? Have you not been feeling like yourself and want to find a way back? Have you lost a loved one, a spouse due to divorce, a job, or a pet and are finding it hard to move forward? Do you have a chronic or terminal illness and are finding it overwhelming to navigate on your own? If any of these apply to you, I would consider it a privilege to assist you on your journey to getting back to feeling more like yourself again.

There is no ideal client, just an ideal concept, the belief in self. We work to build that through conversations about your past present and future, and conquering trauma as a means of living in the now.

Are you exhausted of things building up and causing you to feel overwhelmed? Are you tired of trying to get out of old habits, just to continue to feel stuck, or maybe you don't even know where to start? Do you spend all day avoiding and numbing your feeling, just so you can function, then find yourself blowing up or having extreme emotions later? Is all the mental junk getting in the way of your career, parenting, and/or having healthy relationships? Do you want ACTUAL tools instead of someone to just talk to and say "uh, huh, how does that make you feel?"