Female Therapists in Westchase, FL
Firm and Secure Counseling is a Christ-centered counseling ministry. Our mission is to glorify God by providing hope and healing for the soul through Biblical counseling and God’s wisdom. We apply the principles that God has given us to lead, guide, and equip individuals to walk in peace, love, joy, and overall wellness.
Firm and Secure Counseling is a Christ-centered counseling ministry. Our mission is to glorify God by providing hope and healing for the soul through Biblical counseling and God’s wisdom. We apply the principles that God has given us to lead, guide, and equip individuals to walk in peace, love, joy, and overall wellness.
Therapy can be a powerful catalyst for change and the key to bringing your life back into balance. Whether you experience anxiety, depression, or just want support in seeking a new direction, there's no need to struggle alone. Together, we'll identify what is preventing you from reaching your goals. We will devise strategies to help you cope more effectively and create a plan for positive change. I often work with those adjusting through life transitions that include parenting, relationship conflicts, as well as those hoping to create a closer connection to their partner.
Therapy can be a powerful catalyst for change and the key to bringing your life back into balance. Whether you experience anxiety, depression, or just want support in seeking a new direction, there's no need to struggle alone. Together, we'll identify what is preventing you from reaching your goals. We will devise strategies to help you cope more effectively and create a plan for positive change. I often work with those adjusting through life transitions that include parenting, relationship conflicts, as well as those hoping to create a closer connection to their partner.
Are you feeling stuck or overwhelmed by life's challenges? You don't have to struggle alone anymore. Allow me to walk beside you and offer support. As your therapist, my mission is to provide a safe haven where you can feel understood and validated. I will help you to identify the root cause of your pain, provide you with skills to deal with life's challenges, and maximize your potential for personal growth and fulfillment.
Are you feeling stuck or overwhelmed by life's challenges? You don't have to struggle alone anymore. Allow me to walk beside you and offer support. As your therapist, my mission is to provide a safe haven where you can feel understood and validated. I will help you to identify the root cause of your pain, provide you with skills to deal with life's challenges, and maximize your potential for personal growth and fulfillment.
Rhoda Donnelly
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Westchase, FL 33626 (Online Only)
Overwhelmed? Anxious? Depressed? Grieving? Frustrated? Let's work together so you can achieve a positive, happy and successful life. I offer individual counseling, family counseling, as well as child play therapy. My experience working with parents, children, families, elderly, military and international populations has given me great insight into helping you manage those things that burden and overwhelm you. Anxiety, grief, divorce issues, parenting, ADHD and child behavior have become my specialties. My warm and welcoming style is backed by knowledge and professionalism.
Overwhelmed? Anxious? Depressed? Grieving? Frustrated? Let's work together so you can achieve a positive, happy and successful life. I offer individual counseling, family counseling, as well as child play therapy. My experience working with parents, children, families, elderly, military and international populations has given me great insight into helping you manage those things that burden and overwhelm you. Anxiety, grief, divorce issues, parenting, ADHD and child behavior have become my specialties. My warm and welcoming style is backed by knowledge and professionalism.
I also specialize in women's mental health and am committed to helping women of all ages live a life that is meaningful and worth living.
I am a Licensed Psychologist with 25 years of experience working with children, adults and families. I also have a specialization in child and adolescent psychology. The mission of my practice is to promote growth and well-being for all individuals so that they can reach their highest potential in all areas of their lives. I offer individualized services in a family friendly, nurturing and caring environment. I limit the number of clients that I treat in order to provide the best research-based treatment possible. I am fluent in Spanish and am able to provide all services in this language.
I also specialize in women's mental health and am committed to helping women of all ages live a life that is meaningful and worth living.
I am a Licensed Psychologist with 25 years of experience working with children, adults and families. I also have a specialization in child and adolescent psychology. The mission of my practice is to promote growth and well-being for all individuals so that they can reach their highest potential in all areas of their lives. I offer individualized services in a family friendly, nurturing and caring environment. I limit the number of clients that I treat in order to provide the best research-based treatment possible. I am fluent in Spanish and am able to provide all services in this language.
Alisha Boos
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Westchase, FL 33626 (Online Only)
There is an irony to healing. It is a process that requires self love and motivation, and at the same time the lack of motivation and lack of self love is part of what needs healing. We have an ability to smile or laugh externally while it may not truly match the way we feel inside. This results in not feeling fully known and feelings of loneliness amidst relationships. We are walking around with various types of traumas or betrayals from being hurt by those who should have been protecting us. There is anxiety, depression, identity crises, and the stressors of life. Yet there is hope to find peace and contentment and rise again.
There is an irony to healing. It is a process that requires self love and motivation, and at the same time the lack of motivation and lack of self love is part of what needs healing. We have an ability to smile or laugh externally while it may not truly match the way we feel inside. This results in not feeling fully known and feelings of loneliness amidst relationships. We are walking around with various types of traumas or betrayals from being hurt by those who should have been protecting us. There is anxiety, depression, identity crises, and the stressors of life. Yet there is hope to find peace and contentment and rise again.
Are you parents unsure of how to support your child? Is your child unsure of how to navigate emotions? Or you are a new mom navigating life postpartum? Answering these questions can be a challenge, and sometimes we don't know where to begin. As a student therapist, I am here to support you and whatever your needs are. Whether you are a parent needing emotional support, a child/teen navigating life, or a mom finding her identity after having children. I am here to work with you and support you.
Are you parents unsure of how to support your child? Is your child unsure of how to navigate emotions? Or you are a new mom navigating life postpartum? Answering these questions can be a challenge, and sometimes we don't know where to begin. As a student therapist, I am here to support you and whatever your needs are. Whether you are a parent needing emotional support, a child/teen navigating life, or a mom finding her identity after having children. I am here to work with you and support you.
Dr. Behdarvandi’s specialty areas include depression, stress, mood disorders, anxiety, grief, relationship concerns, parenting issues, PTSD, and OCD. She welcomes individuals of diverse racial and ethnic backgrounds. She works with many patients, offering therapy to individuals, couples, and families through the entire age spectrum, including children, adolescents, adults, and elders. Her approach to therapy involves principles from CBT, behavioral therapy, rational-emotive therapy, and acceptance-commitment therapy.
Dr. Behdarvandi’s specialty areas include depression, stress, mood disorders, anxiety, grief, relationship concerns, parenting issues, PTSD, and OCD. She welcomes individuals of diverse racial and ethnic backgrounds. She works with many patients, offering therapy to individuals, couples, and families through the entire age spectrum, including children, adolescents, adults, and elders. Her approach to therapy involves principles from CBT, behavioral therapy, rational-emotive therapy, and acceptance-commitment therapy.
Dr. Andrea Gleim
Licensed Professional Counselor, PsyD, LPC
Verified Verified
Westchase, FL 33626 (Online Only)
I help high-achieving women balance career success with the challenges of motherhood—or the desire to become a mother.
Do you find yourself questioning whether you can truly succeed in your career while being the mother you want to be? Are you managing the fear of losing momentum in your career if you decide to start a family, or wondering how to balance the demands of work and motherhood without sacrificing one for the other? Perhaps you're navigating guilt or anxiety as a working mom, or grappling with the emotional challenges of infertility, reproductive trauma, or choosing to become a single mother, all while trying to maintain your professional life. If these are your struggles, you're not alone—and therapy can help.
I help high-achieving women balance career success with the challenges of motherhood—or the desire to become a mother.
Do you find yourself questioning whether you can truly succeed in your career while being the mother you want to be? Are you managing the fear of losing momentum in your career if you decide to start a family, or wondering how to balance the demands of work and motherhood without sacrificing one for the other? Perhaps you're navigating guilt or anxiety as a working mom, or grappling with the emotional challenges of infertility, reproductive trauma, or choosing to become a single mother, all while trying to maintain your professional life. If these are your struggles, you're not alone—and therapy can help.
Is your child or teenager having a tough time at school or at home? Are they struggling academically or showing more intense emotions, indifference, or disruptive behavior? As a mother of two, I understand how challenging it is to watch our children struggle. Handling the difficulties that arise by ourselves can be daunting, often leaving us feeling overwhelmed and isolated while trying to provide the support they need. If you are having concerns about your child’s or teenager’s academic progress, intellectual abilities, behaviors, or mental health, you are not alone in this process!
Is your child or teenager having a tough time at school or at home? Are they struggling academically or showing more intense emotions, indifference, or disruptive behavior? As a mother of two, I understand how challenging it is to watch our children struggle. Handling the difficulties that arise by ourselves can be daunting, often leaving us feeling overwhelmed and isolated while trying to provide the support they need. If you are having concerns about your child’s or teenager’s academic progress, intellectual abilities, behaviors, or mental health, you are not alone in this process!
Jennifer L Klaus
Registered Mental Health Counselor Intern, MA, RMHCI, RN
Verified Verified
Westchase, FL 33626
Sometimes life just seems harder than it should be and you cannot find peace. Feeling stressed, anxious, sad or depressed becomes increasingly familiar, and can start impacting your everyday life, relationships, or work/school. I offer support, the time and space, to better understand what is at the core of what challenges you; and, help developing the strengths and coping tools you have, while also finding new ones to equip you to better handle whatever comes your way
Sometimes life just seems harder than it should be and you cannot find peace. Feeling stressed, anxious, sad or depressed becomes increasingly familiar, and can start impacting your everyday life, relationships, or work/school. I offer support, the time and space, to better understand what is at the core of what challenges you; and, help developing the strengths and coping tools you have, while also finding new ones to equip you to better handle whatever comes your way
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Are you are struggling with the lingering effects of trauma, anxiety, depression, addiction, or grief? Do you find yourself overwhelmed by intrusive thoughts, flashbacks, or persistent feelings of sadness and hopelessness? If so, It's time to take the first step towards healing and reclaiming your life. Kylee would love to be that person to help guide you through your healing journey. As a trained EMDR therapist, Kylee provides empathetic and compassionate care to help her clients heal from trauma and emotional distress. Kylee fosters a safe space for her clients to explore their feelings and experiences.
Are you are struggling with the lingering effects of trauma, anxiety, depression, addiction, or grief? Do you find yourself overwhelmed by intrusive thoughts, flashbacks, or persistent feelings of sadness and hopelessness? If so, It's time to take the first step towards healing and reclaiming your life. Kylee would love to be that person to help guide you through your healing journey. As a trained EMDR therapist, Kylee provides empathetic and compassionate care to help her clients heal from trauma and emotional distress. Kylee fosters a safe space for her clients to explore their feelings and experiences.
Katie Colding
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Westchase, FL 33626
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.
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.
Your voice and your story matter. Your journey in life is unique to you. I believe effective treatment involves engaged, empathetic listening where we work together to develop treatment based on your needs. Our work together will focus on your strengths to help reduce distressing symptoms and increase coping strategies to improve your daily life. I specialize in maternal mental health and concerns during the perinatal period (pregnancy and postpartum) in areas such as life adjustments, anxiety, depression, grief and loss (miscarriage/neonatal loss), infertility, relationship issues, and parenting.
Your voice and your story matter. Your journey in life is unique to you. I believe effective treatment involves engaged, empathetic listening where we work together to develop treatment based on your needs. Our work together will focus on your strengths to help reduce distressing symptoms and increase coping strategies to improve your daily life. I specialize in maternal mental health and concerns during the perinatal period (pregnancy and postpartum) in areas such as life adjustments, anxiety, depression, grief and loss (miscarriage/neonatal loss), infertility, relationship issues, and parenting.
Hailey Conston George
Registered Mental Health Counselor Intern, R, M, H, C, I
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Westchase, FL 33626
Hi! I am a Registered Mental Health Counselor Intern at the Christian Counseling of South Tampa office. I am specializing in women, ages 12+, and couples counseling, as I have completed Gottman L-1 training and I'm certified in SYMBIS premarital counseling. My primary theoretical approach is the evidenced-based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which focuses on identifying the negative belief that informs one’s thoughts and behaviors. I also integrates other techniques and theories such as a strengths-based approach.
Hi! I am a Registered Mental Health Counselor Intern at the Christian Counseling of South Tampa office. I am specializing in women, ages 12+, and couples counseling, as I have completed Gottman L-1 training and I'm certified in SYMBIS premarital counseling. My primary theoretical approach is the evidenced-based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which focuses on identifying the negative belief that informs one’s thoughts and behaviors. I also integrates other techniques and theories such as a strengths-based approach.
Are you overwhelmed by racing thoughts that keep you up at night and worrying that doesn't seem to end? Have you lost interest in activities you once enjoyed and feeling "not yourself"? Are you having difficulties connecting with loved ones? If so, you are not alone. I help many people with these issues. Through telling me your inner struggles and emotional pain, I will help you clear up your mind so that you can focus more on productivity and obtaining the personal growth you are striving for. Together, we can overcome obstacles, gain insight, and learn how to build and keep healthy relationships.
Are you overwhelmed by racing thoughts that keep you up at night and worrying that doesn't seem to end? Have you lost interest in activities you once enjoyed and feeling "not yourself"? Are you having difficulties connecting with loved ones? If so, you are not alone. I help many people with these issues. Through telling me your inner struggles and emotional pain, I will help you clear up your mind so that you can focus more on productivity and obtaining the personal growth you are striving for. Together, we can overcome obstacles, gain insight, and learn how to build and keep healthy relationships.
Annette Pheby Therapist/Relational Life Coaching
MS, LMHC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Westchase, FL 33626
My clients are looking to get out of their own way relationally and in life. They accept the responsibility that all good relationships occur within the space of self regulation and full respect living. Healthy relationships are demanding of our time. Working with me clients learn a lot about their own power to influence their lives and the environment in which they live. Our relationships, whether with ourselves or others, are the most important driving force in our lives for long term happiness and life satisfaction. Harvard Study of 2017 " Good Relationships influence the outcome of our health, wealth, happiness and longevity."
My clients are looking to get out of their own way relationally and in life. They accept the responsibility that all good relationships occur within the space of self regulation and full respect living. Healthy relationships are demanding of our time. Working with me clients learn a lot about their own power to influence their lives and the environment in which they live. Our relationships, whether with ourselves or others, are the most important driving force in our lives for long term happiness and life satisfaction. Harvard Study of 2017 " Good Relationships influence the outcome of our health, wealth, happiness and longevity."
I have helped many clients struggling with anxiety, depression, relationship issues, and much more. Using my years of experience with so many different clients from many different backgrounds, I have developed an intuition for meeting you where you're at and quickly creating a unique therapy plan with the most efficient and effective therapeutic modality for you, your circumstances, and your goals for counseling. I always provide a safe and non-judgmental space for you to talk about your thoughts, emotions, and behaviors so we can dive deep together and evoke the changes necessary to make you feel your best!
I have helped many clients struggling with anxiety, depression, relationship issues, and much more. Using my years of experience with so many different clients from many different backgrounds, I have developed an intuition for meeting you where you're at and quickly creating a unique therapy plan with the most efficient and effective therapeutic modality for you, your circumstances, and your goals for counseling. I always provide a safe and non-judgmental space for you to talk about your thoughts, emotions, and behaviors so we can dive deep together and evoke the changes necessary to make you feel your best!
Christina Hall
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Westchase, FL 33626 (Online Only)
Are you feeling stressed and overwhelmed with anxiety? Are you living in a marriage that no longer fulfills you? Do you find yourself wondering if you are enough for your children? You're asking yourself "what if I have a panic attack?" "what if my husband leaves me?", "what if I fail?" Do you ask yourself "who am I and what do I want out of life?" If any of this sounds like you, you are not alone. You deserve to live a life free of anxiety. You deserve to have a marriage where the communication flows and expectations are met. You deserve to live a life without fear of the "what if's". With the right tools and skills, you can!
Are you feeling stressed and overwhelmed with anxiety? Are you living in a marriage that no longer fulfills you? Do you find yourself wondering if you are enough for your children? You're asking yourself "what if I have a panic attack?" "what if my husband leaves me?", "what if I fail?" Do you ask yourself "who am I and what do I want out of life?" If any of this sounds like you, you are not alone. You deserve to live a life free of anxiety. You deserve to have a marriage where the communication flows and expectations are met. You deserve to live a life without fear of the "what if's". With the right tools and skills, you can!
Do you want to make changes in your life but don't know how or where to begin? Are you feeling overwhelmed, stressed and as if you put one foot forward only to take several steps back? Are you experiencing sadness , worry or loss of any kind whether it be a separation, divorce, death of a family member or animal? Together we can explore what has you feeling all these uncomfortable emotions and where they originated and how to change them.
Do you want to make changes in your life but don't know how or where to begin? Are you feeling overwhelmed, stressed and as if you put one foot forward only to take several steps back? Are you experiencing sadness , worry or loss of any kind whether it be a separation, divorce, death of a family member or animal? Together we can explore what has you feeling all these uncomfortable emotions and where they originated and how to change them.
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Female Therapists
Does it matter what gender my therapist is?
In general, this is not an important factor, as there is no relationship between a therapist’s gender and their efficacy. Some clients, however, prefer to see therapists of a particular gender, whether due to their own past experiences with men and women, or ingrained beliefs about how people of different genders think and behave. Exploring the roots of such preferences and considering what one wants to address in therapy can help someone determine whether their therapist’s gender truly matters to them.
Should I see a female therapist?
Many people—not just women—prefer to see a female therapist, either because they believe that a woman will be able to relate to their specific challenges (for example, sexism in the workplace) or because they imagine feeling more comfortable disclosing sensitive information to a woman. Such beliefs may not turn out to be accurate, however, and adhering too rigidly to a gender preference can at times hinder a client from finding the best therapeutic match.
Do therapists get specific training to help with women’s concerns?
Therapists are trained to provide care to clients of any gender. However, some therapists—both men and women—may pursue additional training in feminist therapy, gender-specific issues, or women’s mental health. Female clients may wish to ask prospective therapists whether they have received specific training in the client’s primary area(s) of concern, or whether they have worked extensively with women on issues similar to their own.
How can I inquire about a therapist’s experience in treating women?
It’s OK—even encouraged!—to ask a therapist directly whether and how often they have treated women in the past, or whether they have treated women dealing with the client’s most prominent concern(s). Competent therapists will be happy to share their educational background, preferred treatment modalities, and prior client experience to help an individual find the therapist best suited to their needs.