Therapists in Florida

Hi, I am Zilla Simpson. I'm here to help. Seeking therapy can feel scary but you're making the right choice. Are you feeling overwhelmed, sad, exhausted, burdened by past memories, or just scared or nervous? In our sessions together, I will create a warm environment where you will feel safe to disclose and work together to find solutions and growth. I'll meet you with compassion, integrating mindfulness and other evidence-based techniques so you can overcome the hangups and habits holding you back. Let's work together!

I earned my master’s degree in mental health counseling from Capella University while serving in the U.S. Army. I am a veteran and served as a mental health specialist for 7 years. Upon completion of my commitment I relocated back to Florida where I have worked with community based services, corrections, and crisis response services. I have over 20 year of experience and have work with a wide variety of individuals helping them to adjust to and maneuver through life’s up downs and everything in between.

Hi! I'm Sandy. Do you feel pulled in a million directions, like you can't keep up with work, relationships, and your own health all at once? Is it hard to be kind to yourself these days? I help people work through anxiety, depression, and self-doubt, along with big life transitions and the effects of trauma. Together, we'll figure out what isn't working and help you find your balance again. I use a whole-person approach, which means we won't just talk about your thoughts. We'll also pay attention to how stress and emotions show up in your body and your day-to-day life. Whether you're navigating a major life change, stuck in cycles of anxiety and depression, or carrying the weight of past trauma, I'm here to help. I know starting therapy can feel like a big step, but choosing to show up for yourself is something to be proud of. You deserve a safe space to heal and grow. In our sessions, I'll bring compassion along with proven techniques to help you work through the habits and patterns that are holding you back. Let's work on this together.

I am a bilingual therapist licensed in the state of Florida. I graduated from Florida International University with a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology and the University of South Florida with a Master’s Degree in Rehabilitation and Mental Health Counseling. I additionally obtained certifications as a Marriage and Family Therapist and a Rehabilitation Counselor. I have extensive experience working in a psychiatric hospital and in private practice.

Hi there, my name’s Ephraim Tokar. I'm a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with 20+ years of experience. My specialties consist of relationships, men’s issues, career counseling, and psychosomatic illnesses. I received my Bachelors degree in Child Psychology, working initially with the adolescent population before transitioning over to adults. I then received my Masters in Marriage and Family Therapy. Whether it's individuals or couples, I'm happy to get to work with whomever comes my way. I do my best to facilitate a warm, trusting environment. Looking forward to meeting with you soon!

Whether you are navigating anxiety, depression, grief and loss, relational betrayal, or a major life transition you don’t have to process these emotions alone. Treating behavior alone doesn't heal the root cause because our bodies carry the stories our minds struggle to process. In our sessions, we slow down. I will guide you to notice where emotions are being held in your body, help you name them, and identify the 'story' and needs behind that feeling. Together, we learn to honor those needs, providing the relief and self-trust that talk therapy alone often misses. My path to becoming a therapist was shaped by my desire to help people heal beneath the surface and reclaim their sense of identity and authentic self. My approach to therapy is integrative and person-centered, meaning I blend evidence-based modalities like CBT, ACT, and Narrative therapy based on your unique needs. However, the core of my work is a somatic, 'bottom-up' approach. This is based on the belief that emotions and trauma are stored in the body and that treating behavior alone doesn't heal the root cause. The approaches used in session, help clients to manage overwhelming emotions, challenge negative thought patterns, and release the stress their bodies hold onto after trauma. These methods help clients find relief from anxiety, depression, grief, and relational betrayal in ways that last beyond the therapy room.