Therapists in Florida

Greetings! Bienvenido! Let's take a moment to reflect on the courage it takes to begin therapy. You are brave. Change is hard, but the rewards of healing from distress, trauma and internal pain are powerful. As are you! I have experience helping people with trauma, anxiety, depression, grief, bereavement, loss, family/relationship conflicts, self-harm, anger management, parenting, child welfare system, foster care, adoption, school transitions, divorce, abortion, survivors of narcissism, career changes, stigmatized experiences and other major life changes. I can assist you identify patterns and help break the multigenerational trauma cycle and create new patterns to help you find fulfillment in your life. I love working with people from all ages and walks of life. We will work at your pace and challenge you when you are ready. I am happy to make accommodations as requested. I will ensure you have a safe space to process and complete the work that needs to be done to make therapy successful. Non-traditional beliefs, ideas, and experiences are welcomed to be explored without judgment or pressure to conform. In fact, some the most rewarding therapy sessions for my clients have been discussing unique philosophies that are contrary to popular opinion and culture. I pride myself in maintaining a strong work ethic, staying well organized, focused and applying strong self-care interventions. I work 4 jobs, 7 days a week, morning until night. I will do my absolute best to ensure our sessions begin and end on time. However, due to the nature of this career, there are occassions where I may be delayed with another person to evaluate for additional interventions (therapists are mandated reporters in Florida). Please keep this in mind when considering mental health services. If delays do occur, I apologize in advance. I will make sure you receive the best therapeutic services possible.

I started this journey of helping others in 2004 when I decided to make Mental Health a career choice. After earning a master's degree, I accepted my first paid position at Phoenix House of Brandon, FL and fell deeper in love with helping people emerge from whatever darkness they were experiencing in their lives. My passion is counseling those who struggle with various addictive behaviors (substance use, problem gambling, etc.) and co-occurring lifestyle issues. I have found person-centered, strength-based, and empathic approaches encourage clients to discover their capabilities for living a healthy, positive lifestyle.

I actually started my "therapy" journey when I was a child, and I would go with my grandmother, who was a healer, and I was able to be present during many end-of-life events. I also have degrees in journalism that assisted me in learning the importance listening and helping a person tell their story, which can in itself be very healing.

Hi! I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and a Master level Certified Addiction Professional (MCAP) based in Florida. I received by Masters from the University of Central Florida. I have been practicing for over 20 years to help adolescents and adults deal effectively with problems and become the best versions of themselves. I look forward to helping you on your journey towards better mental health and functioning.

Hi, I am Dana Adams, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Qualified Supervisor (QS), and founder of Healing Hacienda, LLC based in Trinity, Florida. I earned my bachelor's and master's degree at the University of South Florida and have been practicing clinical social work and providing therapy in the community for the past 15 years. I have extensive training and experience in providing therapy to those who have experienced trauma and the effects of trauma including post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), grief and loss, abuse and neglect, stress and life transitions, and the child welfare system.

Hi! I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Florida, I received my Masters from the University of Central Florida and have been practicing for 7 years. I help children and families struggling with Grief & Loss resulting in Depression and Anxiety. "Healing Hands" Therapy works through the cycles of Life, Growth, and transformation with the belief that Physical, Emotional, and Spiritual Sell-Being are interconnected.

HI! My name is Mary Beth Ridderman. I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in the state of Florida, and a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in the state of Georgia. In addition to my state licensure, I have earned credentials as a National Certified Counselor, Certified Sand Tray Therapist. Registered Play Therapist Supervisor, Qualified LMHC Supervisor, Certified Clinical Military Counselor, Certified Life Coach, Board Certified Tele-mental Health Counselor, Certified Reconsolidation of Traumatic Memories Therapist, and a Social Investigator. I am proud to be a member of Chi Sigma Iota, an International Academic and Professional Counseling Honor Society. I have over twenty years' experience working with families as a child advocate with the court system and I currently provide social investigations and assist individuals involved in contentious divorce or visitation issues. Perhaps my most rewarding experience was seven years’ providing individual and group counseling in a shelter for survivors of domestic violence. My specialties are working with individuals who have symptoms of stress, depression, anxiety, anger, traumatic brain injury, or who are experiencing family issues. Clients find that I genuinely like people from all walks of life, I am non-judgmental, and I am an excellent listener. Research supports, and I believe, that a strong client-counselor relationship is the most important part of the counseling experience and creating that bond is my goal. I look forward to meeting you, getting to know you, and working with you to achieve your personal goals. Mary Beth

Intuitive, Holistic Psychotherapist having created and led therapeutic programs for emotional and mental health/ addiction treatment centers utilizing Indigenous Ways and Wisdom, Psychodynamic therapy, DBT, CBT, and Equine Facilitated Psychotherapy with Veterans, First Responders, Adult Children, those who've endured Complex PTS, and anyone with underlying, unresolved pain that needs to be grieved, healed, and released, through various therapeutic modalities which allow for Spiritual (Energy) Healing; Somatic and Polyvagal activation and calming, regulating one's nervous system, Meditation, Breathwork, Regression therapy, Nature based therapy, Creative Arts healing, psychodrama, Inner Child healing, empowerment, and Past Life Regression Therapy (trained by Dr Brian Weiss).