Family Therapy in Tampa, FL

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Amy Goffstein
Pre-Licensed Professional, BS
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Tampa, FL 33606
Life can be challenging. Relationships, family, school, work, and other stressors can feel overwhelming. Sometimes we can do everything “right” and things still don’t go as we wish. Don’t struggle alone. Amy knows what it is like to face the uncertainties of life, which is why she is passionate about creating a non-judgmental space where you can feel seen and heard. She is gifted as a natural empath and has a unique ability to challenge her clients to dig deeper while supporting them with the necessary tools and unconditional regard necessary for them to explore and find their answers within.
Life can be challenging. Relationships, family, school, work, and other stressors can feel overwhelming. Sometimes we can do everything “right” and things still don’t go as we wish. Don’t struggle alone. Amy knows what it is like to face the uncertainties of life, which is why she is passionate about creating a non-judgmental space where you can feel seen and heard. She is gifted as a natural empath and has a unique ability to challenge her clients to dig deeper while supporting them with the necessary tools and unconditional regard necessary for them to explore and find their answers within.
(813) 592-4957 View (813) 592-4957
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Sarah Carpenter
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Tampa, FL 33609
I offer individual, family, and couples psychotherapy.
Let me join you on your journey to mental and emotional wellness. We often struggle to cope with life’s stressors and feel as if we have little control over our mental health issues. This can lead to feeling detached and disconnected in many ways. You may seek to learn ways to improve your sense of self and relationships, as well as bring you closer to what gives you meaning and purpose. This can include enhancing self-awareness, processing difficult experiences and emotions, and/or developing secure connections with others. In doing so, you can feel stronger and safer, and experience more fully what you value in your life.
I offer individual, family, and couples psychotherapy.
Let me join you on your journey to mental and emotional wellness. We often struggle to cope with life’s stressors and feel as if we have little control over our mental health issues. This can lead to feeling detached and disconnected in many ways. You may seek to learn ways to improve your sense of self and relationships, as well as bring you closer to what gives you meaning and purpose. This can include enhancing self-awareness, processing difficult experiences and emotions, and/or developing secure connections with others. In doing so, you can feel stronger and safer, and experience more fully what you value in your life.
(813) 412-8423 View (813) 412-8423
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Jennifer Wasik
Counselor, LMHC, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Tampa, FL 33613
I use a range of evidence based therapy techniques best matched for the client I'm working with; including, Parenting, Family Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Relationship Counseling, Accelerated Resolution Therapy, Trauma Focused Therapy, & more.
Over 20 years of experience working with aadults. I provide a safe and confidential space where clients can discuss their concerns and receive guidance and support. Likewise, I provide a therapeutic relationship that fosters trust, empathy, support, and understanding. I strive to assist clients to improve their well being, gain a better understanding of themselves, and their relationships.
I use a range of evidence based therapy techniques best matched for the client I'm working with; including, Parenting, Family Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Relationship Counseling, Accelerated Resolution Therapy, Trauma Focused Therapy, & more.
Over 20 years of experience working with aadults. I provide a safe and confidential space where clients can discuss their concerns and receive guidance and support. Likewise, I provide a therapeutic relationship that fosters trust, empathy, support, and understanding. I strive to assist clients to improve their well being, gain a better understanding of themselves, and their relationships.
(813) 414-5933 View (813) 414-5933
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Amanda Elliott Asproni
Registered Mental Health Counselor Intern, MA, RMHC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Tampa, FL 33602  (Online Only)
Amanda specializes in treating the multiple dimensions of complex trauma including infidelity, problematic sexual behavior, betrayal & developmental trauma, childhood sexual abuse, sexual anorexia & relationship intimacy. Amanda is trauma trained, neuropsychologically informed & practices with a psychodynamic, object relations, transactional analysis, attachment & family system frame. She's worked since 2010 with Rick Reynolds, LCSW & consults with other renowned industry leaders Michael Crocker, PhD, Matthew Hedelius, PsyD., CSAT-S, Mary Deitch, PsyD, JD, and Cara Weed, LSCW, CSAT.
Amanda specializes in treating the multiple dimensions of complex trauma including infidelity, problematic sexual behavior, betrayal & developmental trauma, childhood sexual abuse, sexual anorexia & relationship intimacy. Amanda is trauma trained, neuropsychologically informed & practices with a psychodynamic, object relations, transactional analysis, attachment & family system frame. She's worked since 2010 with Rick Reynolds, LCSW & consults with other renowned industry leaders Michael Crocker, PhD, Matthew Hedelius, PsyD., CSAT-S, Mary Deitch, PsyD, JD, and Cara Weed, LSCW, CSAT.
(813) 212-0820 View (813) 212-0820
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Nina Dhaliwal
Counselor, LPCC, NCC
Verified Verified
Tampa, FL 33607  (Online Only)
Establish healthier boundaries with coworkers, family, and friends.
You've been taking care of others for as long as you can remember. You’ve always sacrificed your own well-being to help those around you. A friend broke up with her partner, so you’re the shoulder to cry on. There was a problem with a client at work, so you fixed it. Your husband and kids rely on you for everything from getting dressed to eating meals. “As long as everyone else is happy,” you tell yourself, “Then I’m fine.” But you’re not fine. You’ve completely lost touch with yourself and don’t have the time or energy to find your way back. You’re filled with guilt whenever you try to take a moment for yourself. It feels hopeless.
Establish healthier boundaries with coworkers, family, and friends.
You've been taking care of others for as long as you can remember. You’ve always sacrificed your own well-being to help those around you. A friend broke up with her partner, so you’re the shoulder to cry on. There was a problem with a client at work, so you fixed it. Your husband and kids rely on you for everything from getting dressed to eating meals. “As long as everyone else is happy,” you tell yourself, “Then I’m fine.” But you’re not fine. You’ve completely lost touch with yourself and don’t have the time or energy to find your way back. You’re filled with guilt whenever you try to take a moment for yourself. It feels hopeless.
(813) 819-5138 View (813) 819-5138
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Joanne Baum
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Tampa, FL 33602  (Online Only)
Life today is complicated & has so many new stressors (political polarization, climate change, social media, gambling, family, work) many people are feeling anxious in ways they never have before.
As a therapist, I partner with the person I am working with and we collaboratively explore options that may fit your needs and bring you where you want to be, and how you want to be in your life. I am available for TeleHealth Sessions throughout Florida. If you want to tackle issues such as Addiction, Codependency, Trauma, Sexuality, Unmanageable Stress and Anxiety, Gambling, ADD, Feeling Intimidated by a Life Transition, Negative Self-Talk, Feeling Stuck, or making Personal and/or Career Changes we may want to meet. I use Brainspotting, talk therapies, and a variety of other treatment methods like CBT, MI, & DBT.
Life today is complicated & has so many new stressors (political polarization, climate change, social media, gambling, family, work) many people are feeling anxious in ways they never have before.
As a therapist, I partner with the person I am working with and we collaboratively explore options that may fit your needs and bring you where you want to be, and how you want to be in your life. I am available for TeleHealth Sessions throughout Florida. If you want to tackle issues such as Addiction, Codependency, Trauma, Sexuality, Unmanageable Stress and Anxiety, Gambling, ADD, Feeling Intimidated by a Life Transition, Negative Self-Talk, Feeling Stuck, or making Personal and/or Career Changes we may want to meet. I use Brainspotting, talk therapies, and a variety of other treatment methods like CBT, MI, & DBT.
(239) 268-6683 View (239) 268-6683
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Michelle R Lopez
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, CST, QS, OSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Tampa, FL 33602  (Online Only)
Although I am a therapist, I strive to understand you as your friends and family do.
I believe deeply in the healing power of intimate connection—the bond we nurture with ourselves and our partners. In sex therapy, my goal is not for you to be in treatment indefinitely but to support you in reclaiming a fulfilling and joyful sexual relationship. I aim to help you rediscover your ability to experience pleasure, trust, and emotional intimacy, whether this is with yourself or in a partnered relationship. I want you to feel connected and aligned with your sexual self, empowering you to become your own guide in maintaining a healthy and satisfying sex life.
Although I am a therapist, I strive to understand you as your friends and family do.
I believe deeply in the healing power of intimate connection—the bond we nurture with ourselves and our partners. In sex therapy, my goal is not for you to be in treatment indefinitely but to support you in reclaiming a fulfilling and joyful sexual relationship. I aim to help you rediscover your ability to experience pleasure, trust, and emotional intimacy, whether this is with yourself or in a partnered relationship. I want you to feel connected and aligned with your sexual self, empowering you to become your own guide in maintaining a healthy and satisfying sex life.
(386) 339-4377 View (386) 339-4377
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Ryan G Henry
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Tampa, FL 33606
I view relationship problems from a systemic model. Meaning that I take into account environmental factors, relationship factors, family of origin, biological, mental, and spiritual factors when creating a treatment plan. From this approach new understanding and new solutions are opened up for the relationship. Too often in our problem solving we try the same thing over and over and when it does not work we just try the same thing harder. If you find yourself stuck in that kind of negative cycle just know that you are not alone and that there is help available. I work from an evidence based approach called EFT in a intensive format.
I view relationship problems from a systemic model. Meaning that I take into account environmental factors, relationship factors, family of origin, biological, mental, and spiritual factors when creating a treatment plan. From this approach new understanding and new solutions are opened up for the relationship. Too often in our problem solving we try the same thing over and over and when it does not work we just try the same thing harder. If you find yourself stuck in that kind of negative cycle just know that you are not alone and that there is help available. I work from an evidence based approach called EFT in a intensive format.
(863) 277-3575 View (863) 277-3575
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Pamela Detlefsen
Counselor, LMHC
Verified Verified
Tampa, FL 33634  (Online Only)
I am a caring, knowledgeable, and well-trained therapist who truly enjoys working with clients. If you are willing to partner we can achieve the results you are looking for. I am educated in the following treatment modalities: individual, couple, and family therapy. I am also certified to treat both substance and process addictions. Although trying to achieve full-time 'happiness' may be a fool's errand, I do believe that finding peace, contentment and well-being with self is the cornerstone for a life that can be both satisfying and robust.
I am a caring, knowledgeable, and well-trained therapist who truly enjoys working with clients. If you are willing to partner we can achieve the results you are looking for. I am educated in the following treatment modalities: individual, couple, and family therapy. I am also certified to treat both substance and process addictions. Although trying to achieve full-time 'happiness' may be a fool's errand, I do believe that finding peace, contentment and well-being with self is the cornerstone for a life that can be both satisfying and robust.
(786) 833-9247 View (786) 833-9247
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Integral Path Associates, LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, ACM-SW
Verified Verified
Tampa, FL 33602
My education and work in the areas of communications, individual, couples and marriage and family therapy, crisis intervention, trauma, violence, chemical dependency, in medical, mental health and case management has helped me to better understand the challenges in life changing processes in individuals, couples, families, and older adults populations.
Our practice helps individuals to cope with stress, conflict, crisis and trauma in different ways. We help you to create your own path; helping you to improve your overall mental and physical health so that you may find peace and purpose in life.
My education and work in the areas of communications, individual, couples and marriage and family therapy, crisis intervention, trauma, violence, chemical dependency, in medical, mental health and case management has helped me to better understand the challenges in life changing processes in individuals, couples, families, and older adults populations.
Our practice helps individuals to cope with stress, conflict, crisis and trauma in different ways. We help you to create your own path; helping you to improve your overall mental and physical health so that you may find peace and purpose in life.
(941) 214-4942 View (941) 214-4942
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Dr. Yvonne Makidon
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT, LMSW
Verified Verified
Tampa, FL 33610
I am trained in Internal Family Systems (IFS), Brainspotting (BSP), PPD (psychophysiologic disorders) and PACT couples therapy.
I work with individuals and couples experiencing distress in themselves and their primary relationships. I can help my clients connect more deeply and release patterns and dysfunction disrupting their lives. I am a certified Sex Therapist (AASECT) I am licensed in Michigan (online and in person sessions I accept some insurances in Michigan) and Florida (Telehealth only - Private Pay) and I am well versed in attachment issues, trauma, grief and loss issues that maintain stuck-ness in daily living. 810-659-7242 will get you to my confidential voice mail.
I am trained in Internal Family Systems (IFS), Brainspotting (BSP), PPD (psychophysiologic disorders) and PACT couples therapy.
I work with individuals and couples experiencing distress in themselves and their primary relationships. I can help my clients connect more deeply and release patterns and dysfunction disrupting their lives. I am a certified Sex Therapist (AASECT) I am licensed in Michigan (online and in person sessions I accept some insurances in Michigan) and Florida (Telehealth only - Private Pay) and I am well versed in attachment issues, trauma, grief and loss issues that maintain stuck-ness in daily living. 810-659-7242 will get you to my confidential voice mail.
(810) 659-7242 View (810) 659-7242
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Elevating Relationships: Couple to Couple Therapy
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Tampa, FL 33647  (Online Only)
We believe in the hopeful possibilities within relationships, the healing process when things are not going so well, and we understand the difficult impact of uncoupling on the individual and the extended family.
We (Rashawn & Lori Brewster) offer a unique "couple to couple" counseling experience for relationships in all stages (dating, engaged, married, separated). Typical couples/marriage counseling is with 1 therapist but with Elevating Relationships you work with a married co-therapist team. We support relationship issues such as poor communication, harmful conflict cycle, loss of trust, feeling disconnected, and lackluster intimacy. We will partner with you to highlight the areas of your relationship that you’re not experiencing success in and provide research-based tools and guidance designed to cultivate an improved relationship.
We believe in the hopeful possibilities within relationships, the healing process when things are not going so well, and we understand the difficult impact of uncoupling on the individual and the extended family.
We (Rashawn & Lori Brewster) offer a unique "couple to couple" counseling experience for relationships in all stages (dating, engaged, married, separated). Typical couples/marriage counseling is with 1 therapist but with Elevating Relationships you work with a married co-therapist team. We support relationship issues such as poor communication, harmful conflict cycle, loss of trust, feeling disconnected, and lackluster intimacy. We will partner with you to highlight the areas of your relationship that you’re not experiencing success in and provide research-based tools and guidance designed to cultivate an improved relationship.
(239) 312-5825 View (239) 312-5825
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Khavita Persaud
Pre-Licensed Professional
Verified Verified
Tampa, FL 33607  (Online Only)
She uses evidence-based interventions such as cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, trauma-informed care, and internal family systems.
Khavita Persaud is a Registered Clinical Social Work Intern with over 5 years of experience. She specializes in providing counseling services to adolescents, adults, and families facing challenges such as depression, anxiety, trauma, abuse, mood disorders, and eating disorders. Khavita has worked with populations from diverse cultural backgrounds to create a safe and inclusive space where clients can explore their issues and work toward positive change. Drawing from her broad clinical background, she strives to reduce the stigma surrounding mental health while providing psychoeducation and crisis prevention to empower her clients.
She uses evidence-based interventions such as cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, trauma-informed care, and internal family systems.
Khavita Persaud is a Registered Clinical Social Work Intern with over 5 years of experience. She specializes in providing counseling services to adolescents, adults, and families facing challenges such as depression, anxiety, trauma, abuse, mood disorders, and eating disorders. Khavita has worked with populations from diverse cultural backgrounds to create a safe and inclusive space where clients can explore their issues and work toward positive change. Drawing from her broad clinical background, she strives to reduce the stigma surrounding mental health while providing psychoeducation and crisis prevention to empower her clients.
(727) 516-1234 View (727) 516-1234
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Erin Anderson
Psychologist, PhD, NCSP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Tampa, FL 33609
My goal is to ensure the evaluation process is individualized for your child and beneficial for your family.
Sometimes understanding your child's learning, behavior, and/or social-emotional needs and how to help can be a challenge. But taking the first step in supporting your child is the most important one. In order to best help your child, a comprehensive psychological evaluation may be beneficial. Whether to better understand your child's strengths and weaknesses or to assist in treatment planning, early identification can reduce and prevent long-term negative outcomes. I specialize in the assessment of and treatment planning for children ranging from early childhood through early adulthood to help families better support their child.
My goal is to ensure the evaluation process is individualized for your child and beneficial for your family.
Sometimes understanding your child's learning, behavior, and/or social-emotional needs and how to help can be a challenge. But taking the first step in supporting your child is the most important one. In order to best help your child, a comprehensive psychological evaluation may be beneficial. Whether to better understand your child's strengths and weaknesses or to assist in treatment planning, early identification can reduce and prevent long-term negative outcomes. I specialize in the assessment of and treatment planning for children ranging from early childhood through early adulthood to help families better support their child.
(813) 491-1545 View (813) 491-1545
Thriveworks Counseling & Psychiatry Tampa
Licensed Mental Health Counselor
Verified Verified
Tampa, FL 33607
We offer individual counseling, psychiatry/medication management (virtual only), family counseling, couples therapy/marriage counseling, and child & teen therapy.
At Thriveworks, we're dedicated to providing top-tier mental health services that are easily accessible to everyone. With over 340 locations nationwide and flexible online therapy options, our professional therapists are equipped to assist you through any stress, life transitions, or ongoing mental health concerns. We prioritize your convenience and needs by offering flexible scheduling, including evening and weekend appointments, ensuring that you can start your therapy journey as early as this week. Plus, we accept most major insurance plans, making your path to mental health support smoother and more affordable.
We offer individual counseling, psychiatry/medication management (virtual only), family counseling, couples therapy/marriage counseling, and child & teen therapy.
At Thriveworks, we're dedicated to providing top-tier mental health services that are easily accessible to everyone. With over 340 locations nationwide and flexible online therapy options, our professional therapists are equipped to assist you through any stress, life transitions, or ongoing mental health concerns. We prioritize your convenience and needs by offering flexible scheduling, including evening and weekend appointments, ensuring that you can start your therapy journey as early as this week. Plus, we accept most major insurance plans, making your path to mental health support smoother and more affordable.
(727) 624-1860 View (727) 624-1860
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Dr. Amy Heath Sharp Patenaude
MA, EdS, EdD
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Tampa, FL 33629
Whether it's navigating toddler temper tantrums, developing parenting skills, choosing a therapist to help your child, and/or determining what special learning needs your child has, I'm here to support you, your child, and your family as you learn new skills to help.
As a parent, do you find yourself wondering, 'am I doing everything that I can to support my child and his or her success?' When it comes to working with children, it can be hard to know how to provide the best support for academic, behavioral, and social-emotional development. I want to take this moment to express gratitude that you're taking the first step to seek out support for your child and your family. I'm here to help! Calling a school psychologist and parent coach may feel intimidating, but I hope that you take a moment (and maybe a deep breath) to call and see how I can help and support you and your family.
Whether it's navigating toddler temper tantrums, developing parenting skills, choosing a therapist to help your child, and/or determining what special learning needs your child has, I'm here to support you, your child, and your family as you learn new skills to help.
As a parent, do you find yourself wondering, 'am I doing everything that I can to support my child and his or her success?' When it comes to working with children, it can be hard to know how to provide the best support for academic, behavioral, and social-emotional development. I want to take this moment to express gratitude that you're taking the first step to seek out support for your child and your family. I'm here to help! Calling a school psychologist and parent coach may feel intimidating, but I hope that you take a moment (and maybe a deep breath) to call and see how I can help and support you and your family.
(813) 670-9273 View (813) 670-9273
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Corinne Zimmer
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
10 Endorsed
Tampa, FL 33606
Welcome! I'm so glad you made it here. I am a licensed clinical psychologist with a boutique practice in the heart of South Tampa, FL, providing quality individual, couples and family therapy services to teens, college students, young professionals, and adults across the lifespan. Having specialized in health and wellness psychology, I have come to believe that healing involves the whole person, including your emotional, cognitive, physical, social, and spiritual health. I want to partner with you to help you restore balance among these important parts of your identity.
Welcome! I'm so glad you made it here. I am a licensed clinical psychologist with a boutique practice in the heart of South Tampa, FL, providing quality individual, couples and family therapy services to teens, college students, young professionals, and adults across the lifespan. Having specialized in health and wellness psychology, I have come to believe that healing involves the whole person, including your emotional, cognitive, physical, social, and spiritual health. I want to partner with you to help you restore balance among these important parts of your identity.
(813) 515-2246 View (813) 515-2246
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Lauren Johnson
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Tampa, FL 33614
In addition to couple and sexual issues, I am skilled at working with clients who have general psychotherapy goals they want to address, including work/life balance, family of origin stress, couple communication standoffs, depression, and anxiety.
My therapeutic approach is derived from a combination of cognitive-behavioral and systemic techniques. Each interaction is addressed in relation to habitual patterns that may have become stuck or conflictual, and a systemic therapist makes interventions to help the client (s) consciously make healthier choices to create more intimacy or functionality in these relationships. I have been in private practice for over 10 years, helping couples and individuals with their relationship conflicts and psychiatric challenges as well as their desires for improved communication and intimacy.
In addition to couple and sexual issues, I am skilled at working with clients who have general psychotherapy goals they want to address, including work/life balance, family of origin stress, couple communication standoffs, depression, and anxiety.
My therapeutic approach is derived from a combination of cognitive-behavioral and systemic techniques. Each interaction is addressed in relation to habitual patterns that may have become stuck or conflictual, and a systemic therapist makes interventions to help the client (s) consciously make healthier choices to create more intimacy or functionality in these relationships. I have been in private practice for over 10 years, helping couples and individuals with their relationship conflicts and psychiatric challenges as well as their desires for improved communication and intimacy.
(904) 977-6133 View (904) 977-6133
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Dr. Shannon Camp
Counselor, PhD, LMHC, NCC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Tampa, FL 33607
Waitlist for new clients
I welcome any individual or family, regardless of sexual orientation, ethnicity, race, or religious background.
Hello! I will not be accepting new patients until fall of 2024. I understand that reaching out for help can be a difficult first step when you feel as though the life you are living is not the one you envisioned having. Perhaps you are struggling with one of your key relationships and you are feeling frustrated, helpless, and hopeless for change. People often face difficulties in their interactions with their spouse/partner, children, parents, and friends. I help individuals, couples, and families to reach their goals of greater hope, contentment, and connection. Watching people transform their lives is my passion!
I welcome any individual or family, regardless of sexual orientation, ethnicity, race, or religious background.
Hello! I will not be accepting new patients until fall of 2024. I understand that reaching out for help can be a difficult first step when you feel as though the life you are living is not the one you envisioned having. Perhaps you are struggling with one of your key relationships and you are feeling frustrated, helpless, and hopeless for change. People often face difficulties in their interactions with their spouse/partner, children, parents, and friends. I help individuals, couples, and families to reach their goals of greater hope, contentment, and connection. Watching people transform their lives is my passion!
(813) 774-4628 View (813) 774-4628
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Christina Cummings
Counselor, LMHC , CMHC
Verified Verified
Tampa, FL 33602
Specializing in anxiety/depression, PTSD, substance abuse, general life stressors, mindfulness, & family/relationship counseling, I offer a safe space to process, explore, and freely express yourself.
It is important that my clients have issues that I am qualified to treat. An ideal client would be willing to explore, understand, and work through their psychological and emotional challenges. Their needs consist of a nonjudgmental space where they feel seen, heard, and understood, allowing them to express themselves freely and practical tools and coping strategies to manage symptoms of anxiety, depression, or stress and to navigate challenging emotions or situations.
Specializing in anxiety/depression, PTSD, substance abuse, general life stressors, mindfulness, & family/relationship counseling, I offer a safe space to process, explore, and freely express yourself.
It is important that my clients have issues that I am qualified to treat. An ideal client would be willing to explore, understand, and work through their psychological and emotional challenges. Their needs consist of a nonjudgmental space where they feel seen, heard, and understood, allowing them to express themselves freely and practical tools and coping strategies to manage symptoms of anxiety, depression, or stress and to navigate challenging emotions or situations.
(813) 761-3207 View (813) 761-3207
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Family Therapy

What do family therapists do?

A family therapist facilitates the process of understanding and improving how a family functions. The therapist will help family members develop empathy for one another. They’ll seek to understand existing patterns, misunderstandings, and conflicts that arise, in order to help the family arrive at a realistic, unified understanding and develop the coping skills they need to build stronger relationships.

How long does therapy for families take to work?

Therapy manifests differently in every family; a common time frame is 12 weekly sessions, but some families may see improvement after just a few weeks. Families should discuss their goals with the therapist at the beginning of the process and periodically revisit those goals to assess their progress together.

How can you encourage a family member to attend family therapy?

You can encourage family members to attend therapy by expressing with both love and concern the challenges you see and explaining how a therapist could help the family navigate those challenges together. An outside perspective can help everyone feel heard, get on the same page, and develop new skills. If family members are still hesitant, it may be helpful to emphasize that family therapy is short-term—it won’t last forever.

Is therapy for families effective?

Family therapy can significantly improve family dynamics and relationships. Research suggests that family therapy can help individuals understand their role in the family, communicate and solve problems together, reduce conflict and draw boundaries when necessary, and develop coping skills for stressors, major life changes, and mental or physical illnesses within the family.