LMHC, 13 years of experience
Frequently rebooked
Hi, I'm Nelly! I love to support my clients as I help them uncover the self-compassion they need to truly heal and grow. My experience extends 13+ years in Tampa Bay and I provide warm and supportive therapeutic environment. As a culturally sensitive therapist I believe in honoring each individual's unique strengths and connections that shape their lives. My approach is client-centered empowering your resilience. I provide therapy in both English/Russian.
The first session is a time to connect and acknowledge the reasons for therapy, what the hope is and planning what the journey in therapy will look like. It is a time to share feelings, ask questions and get a full understanding of the individual therapeutic process.
I meet every individual where they are. I provide unconditional love, compassion, support, understanding, validation, encouragement. My approach is transparent and I partner with my clients in their journey. I think outside the box and create a personalized approach in goals and treatment that respect and celebrate individuality.
I provide unique support for culturally diverse people. I also provide therapy in both English and in Russian. I have experience working with pregnant and post-partum women and women who are struggling with fertility and parenting. I work with young adults on their life changes, relationships (social and romantic), social anxiety, learning self love and self compassion, school, college and careers. I teach people coping skills, communication skills, and learning about themselves, their patterns and improving the relationships in their lives. I work with people on helping improve their anxiety, self esteem, negative thinking. I provide support and healing for grief in losing people and pets. I am there for people in their life transitions and changes in midlife and aging clients. Assisting people who feel overwhelmed and burned out at work like teachers and care givers in their personal life. I help people establish healthy boundaries to increase their quality of life.
I provide a warm and supportive therapeutic environment focusing on connections between thoughts, feelings and behaviors. Increasing individual awareness and improving personal patterns by using individualized goals and practicing new skills to create a more positive impact in daily living and relationships.
As a culturally sensitive therapist I believe in honoring each individual's unique strengths and connections that shape their lives. My approach is client-centered empowering your resilience and emphasizing compassion.
My sessions are focused on unconditional love and acceptance. I love to support my clients as I help them uncover the self-compassion they need to truly heal and grow.
5 ratings with written reviews
August 13, 2025
Loved the way our therapy session was handled. She lets the client guide how the narrative goes. Very helpful feedback on how to handle daily things stress.
June 23, 2025
This was my first therapy appointment ever so I wasn't entirely sure what to expect, and Nelly Sawatsky made it such a calm and comforting experience. She is very kind and understanding; I felt very free to say what I needed to and express my concerns, and she offered great techniques for me to use.
May 6, 2025
Nelly is a one of kind person that I have been looking for for years. She actually listens to every single thing and we break it down. She also includes tips and “homework” and has made army life better in a short amount of time. I cherish our time together and what she does for my anxiety and mental health. I also love how she makes things memorable for me so it’s easier to remember.