Lesbian Therapists in Siesta Key, FL

Are you feeling stuck in your anxiety, trauma, or intrusive thoughts? Maybe you feel like your life was stopped in the moment that you were traumatized. You try everything to cope, to make it better, to not feel anxious, but it feels like you are living in a never ending cycle. You want to live the life that you envision for yourself outside of overthinking and feeling controlled by your past and your thoughts. You may be feeling drained and burnt out by constantly listening to the controlling tendencies that you have over yourself and your life. You are ready to learn a new way of life. You are ready to regain control.

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the state of Florida and owner of ALW Counseling and Coaching. I provide flexible, person-centered therapy that helps individuals realize their ability to change and overcome their challenges. If you are coping with depression, anxiety, addiction/substance abuse, or trauma I am here to help. Therapy should be effective, uplifting, and person centered. My counseling approach combines traditional therapy techniques with a practical, problem-solving approach that assists you in seeking the inner strength needed to reach your goals. I work with adults 18 and older.

You're a smart, capable person, so why are you struggling? I help lost people find their way and distressed people find relief and stability. I help sad people find hope and broken people feel whole again. I help people remove barriers to happiness, meaning, and fulfillment in life. We'll work together to get you to where you want to be, focusing on what matters to you, not to anyone else. No matter what your goals, we'll identify the best path to achieving them so that you can feel better soon. From college students to retirees, and everyone in between. Please visit sarasotapsych.com for more.

Welcome! I'm so glad you are here. I am an LCSW currently licensed to practice in Florida and Tennessee. I work with those seeking healing from eating disorders, disordered eating, and harmful diet culture as well as anxiety, depression, and related issues. I honor your lived experience, knowledge, and strengths as essential in the therapeutic process.

Are you ready to break free from the grip of past trauma that's been holding you back? Are you tired of painful memories and emotional wounds, dictating your life? It's time to reclaim your power and ignite a fire within you, to pursue a life of tranquility and fulfillment. Therapy isn't just about coping with your struggles; it's about transforming them into strengths. Together, we'll dive deep into proven therapeutic approaches, like EMDR Therapy (eye movement desensitization and reprocessing) arming you with the tools you need to heal from your trauma and regain control of your life.

Life often presents challenges - family conflict, relationships, eldercare, self-care. Choosing a therapist with advanced clinical knowledge offers you the maximum opportunity to experience contentment in life. Relationship difficulties often escalate - working with an experienced therapist increases the probability of a positive outcome. Parenthood can be challenging; while bringing immense joy, pride, and personal growth, it can also add much stress. Caring for an aging parent can be stressful and challenging for you and your parent(s). An experienced counselor assures your well-being and success in all areas of your life.

I am currently accepting new clients with a wide variety of goals and circumstances. I aim to create a partnership to help unlock your potential, overcome challenges, strive for success, and manage difficult situations/negative life experiences. Every individual is extremely valuable, unique, and deserving of the support necessary to have a good quality of life, peace, and satisfaction. Frequently the biggest obstacles lie within, and my goal is to enable you to free yourself from problematic thoughts, feelings, and behaviors so that you may strive for your ideal version of yourself.

Have you been struggling to fix things on your own or hoping they’ll just get better? Do you find yourself overwhelmed by feelings of anxiety, trapped in the cycle of depression, or concerned about substance use? Change is possible and I can help. Your first act of courage is reaching out to a therapist and making an investment in yourself. With 25+ years of experience, I've helped countless individuals to create lasting change through new ways of thinking and feeling.

The journey of one's life can be thrown off course by unexpected changes, trauma, grief, life/family transitions, and emotional struggles. I am dedicated in creating a safe place for individuals and families to understand themselves better and explore these life challenges. Everyone needs to feel understood and accepted at some point in their lives. My goal is to recognize each person's individual needs and help create a path to a more fulfilling life. I am committed to providing holistic, inclusive, and personalized interventions that are effective in getting you back to your complete self.

Life can throw many different obstacles our way. By viewing my profile, I can see you are ready to regain control of your life and restore a positivity in every day life. The goal of counseling is not for me to fix any issue but to stand by you and guide you as you come to your own outcomes. Through our journey, I will supply you with many coping strategies to help you achieve your goals. During our sessions, I will provide the best care possible in order to ensure a safe, comfortable, and judgement free environment. I provide services to individuals, couples, and families of all ages.

I have a genuine interest in people. As a Therapist, I thrive on learning what is most meaningful to my clients and encouraging them to lead genuine, authentic and fulfilling lives. It is my goal to discover what is most important to my clients; To determine their goals, their values, and what fuels their resilience to tolerate and navigate change, confront uncomfortable feelings, negotiate difficult conversations, and set healthy boundaries with clarity, confidence and kindness. Dialectical Behavioral Therapy and the practice of Radical Acceptance are cornerstones to integrating a process that brings individuals joy.

Life can be really, truly, hard, anxiety feels awful, depression can be debilitating. I strive to meet you where you are at and help you get you where you want to be. I create a space to foster positive growth in a comfortable and safe environment. I love to working with clients facing executive dysfuncion, anxiety and panic, grief, trauma, gender identity, bipolar disorder, OCD and adult ADHD.

Adrienne is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW-R) practicing psychotherapy and providing clinical consultation in New York, New Jersey, Nebraska, and Florida. She is a warm, attentive therapist who works with you to determine your individual needs and goals and to help you move toward finding clarity, healing, and happiness. Adrienne’s interest in counseling began as a volunteer on The Trevor Project’s suicide prevention and crisis intervention lifeline. Her early career focused on working with LGBTQIA+ youth at The Ali Forney Center before transitioning to an outpatient hospital clinic for adolescents and adults with HIV/AIDS.

Christine is a specialist in sleep disorders and phobias. She’s a unique practitioner who combines clinical approaches with deep healing techniques, such as grounding exercises, EFT tapping, and EMDR. Having grown up internationally, Christine brings a diverse, multicultural awareness critical to successful counseling and mental health treatment. Her artistic and entrepreneurial background makes it easy for her to connect and creatively work with a wide range of clients with different circumstances and challenges. Christine completed her studies as a Clinical Mental Health Counselor at Walden University, Summa cum laude.