Therapists serving clients in Clearwater, FL

Life is ever changing; the challenge is to be able to manage and keep moving forward while maintaining a positive and healthy mindset. Most of the time the answers to our questions, fears and even desires are just a matter of reaching forward to take action and working through it. Let's work together, I'm here to help. We are communal beings and benefit from the assistance of someone coming along side us to help. That is what I believe therapy is a collaborative effort to reach your desired goals. I am a graduate of Regent University (2011) with a Master's degree in counseling, a National Certified Counselor (NCC) and a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Virginia, and a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in Florida. As an outpatient therapist, I enjoy working with individuals, families, and children. I have extensive experience working with groups, individual counseling, premarital, marital, couples, family relationships, adults, adolescents and children. I have worked with children in schools as a therapeutic day counselor, intensive in-home counselor working with at- risk children and their families. I have also facilitated support groups for individuals dealing with depression, anxiety and bipolar.

Michael J. Woulas, Ph.D. is a licensed psychotherapist with a specialty in behavioral medicine. Subspecialties include the treatment of adult and pediatric mood disorders, chronic pain syndrome and addictions. Throughout a forty-one year career providing behavioral healthcare services, he has been diagnosing and treating anxiety, most forms of depression and related mood disorders and ADHD. In addition to his psychological education and training, he received osteopathic medical training which has augmented his skills as a clinician. Dr. Woulas was a consultant to the Central Massachusetts Chiefs of Police Association and established the first psychological screening program for the recruitment of law enforcement officers in the region. After relocating to Florida, Dr. Woulas developed the first training program in the state for jail suicide prevention. He also consulted with local real estate firms and assisted with the recruitment of sales agents. Dr. Woulas speaks publicly and offers local seminars/discussion groups on domestic and social violence, as well as training in marital and family relations. He has been in private practice in Southwest Florida since 1985, where he currently lives with his wife and is a father of three sons. He is also the author of The Ticking Time Bomb: Anger, Rage, and Emotional Volatility of Bipolar Disorder, Type II. His book is a practical guide to raise public awareness of the causes for todays violence in families and society. The book is available on Barnes and Noble and Amazon websites. He has also co-authored Focus on You; Your Needs Matter Too with April O'Leary, who is a life coach and owner of O'Leary Publishing based in Naples, Fl.

Hello! I am a licensed mental health counselor who lives in Florida. I received my M.Ed./Ed.S. degrees from the University of Florida. I have been working as a therapist in the mental health field for over 15 years in residential and outpatient treatment centers for substance abuse as well as outpatient mental health facilities. I have worked with a variety of issues that include depression, anxiety (in its many forms), existential issues and lack of meaning/purpose, addiction, trauma, identity, and low self-esteem. I have run therapy groups on these topics as well as: creating rules for happiness, communication, analyzing problems, and conflict resolution; which makes it sound like I have seen it all but I learn from my clients each day. I enjoy being able to provide mental health services to those who are struggling with life's varied possibilities and challenges. To me, therapy is an egalitarian process. I believe that you have the ability to change and find meaning in your life. I refer to myself as an existential, narrative, and reality therapist but I have also used feminist theory when needed as well as behavioral analysis. What this really means is that I am eclectic in my approach and since no two clients are the same, neither are my sessions or my approaches. I like to give assignments that speak to each individual’s unique personal makeup, so be ready to bring some creativity to our sessions! I previously sat on a statewide ethics committee, so I am sensitive an individual's ethical considerations and quandaries in their own life. I have availability to respond to messages twice a day (morning and late afternoon). I look forward to working together and taking part in your journey of self-improvement.

I am a licensed clinical social worker and have been working in the mental health field for over 8 years. I have worked with clients with varying life challenges including relationship issues, parenting challenges, depression, anxiety, attachment, physical trauma, and emotional abuse among others. I come from a humanistic, cognitive behavioral, and solution-focused background and am certified in Trauma-Focus Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. I try to build a safe and empathetic environment for my clients to express themselves and work toward building a more peaceful life. I treat every client with respect and work collaboratively toward goals they believe in and want for themselves. I am compassionate yet real in order to help my clients gain insight into how their current actions or beliefs may be hindering them from reaching their full potential. If you are ready to open and take steps toward a happier and more fulfilling life, I will be there to support you.

Welcome to BetterHelp and taking action toward living your BEST life! So, you are here! Excellent! That’s the first step: choosing the therapist who you think and feel may be the best fit for YOU. This also means that you have ALREADY started your journey toward your even better Self through choosing BetterHelp. Regarding what I can offer you: a compassionate, professional psychological perspective with 12 years of training (University of Rhode Island, BA, MS, PhD) and 25 years of practice as a Rhode Island and now Florida & New Jersey licensed psychologist. I want you to know that you can be confident that I have the credentials, skills, and experience to provide what you seek. My therapeutic perspective is client-centered. That means I see you as a valuable human being and treat you as such. You are a magnificent human being, not a diagnosis! MY GOAL is TO work with you to help you define and reach YOUR GOALS in the way that fits who YOU ARE. Your needs, not mine. What I think about telehealth & BetterHelp: I believe that a meaningful therapeutic connection CAN truly take place through this fabulous platform. It is also so much more practical & affordable than traditional therapy that required face-to-face office visits, accounting for drive time, sitting in an office, and so on. Telehealth really allows you to get access to therapeutic support that so many of us may not otherwise be able to given the demands of our busy lives. And, some of us, myself included, simply may live where access to services may be difficult. What is important to me? That EVERY human being has the opportunity to reach their full potential. That YOU are HEARD and feel valued. That you have a safe space to sort through whatever may be on your mind. That is why I am so excited about telehealth and that I was trained to provide it in a sound, ethical way, beginning in 2017 with an Advanced Certificate of training from the TeleBehavioral Health Institute (TBHI). Where I am located and why I use the BetterHelp platform for my clients: I live in SW Florida. We I have a farm and working from home allows me to have the best of home, work and farm life. This allows me to live MY best life so I can support you on your journey toward YOUR good, better and, FINALLY, best life as well! BetterHelp, Best Life! So, contact me to get started with your first session. Go for it! In fact, if you want to get started TODAY message me now about that. I save a time slot for folks who are eager to get going on the same day they write, but you have to let me know through messaging me to make that happen. Our scheduling system doesn't allow for you to book same day appointments on your own. But I can. I am so very much looking forward to meeting you. LET'S BEGIN! Sincerely, Dr. Krista Robertson

My name is Jasmine Foster, and I would like to commend you for reaching out to BetterHelp to embark on a journey of self-exploration, healing and recovery to cultivate a enriching and fulfilling life for yourself. The foundation of therapy encompasses the following tenets : safety, collaboration, authenticity, vulnerability, and willingness. As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Florida, I have collaborated to assist many individuals to meet their personal goals and address their concerns that are hindering them from living their most healthy and optimum lives. I am trained in ART (Accelerated Resolution Therapy) and am passionate about assisting individuals to reprocess their traumatic and distressing memories and experiences so they can recover and take control of their lives once again. I am also passionate about supporting individuals to explore healthier ways to cope with depression, stress, anxiety, phobias, and PTSD. My therapeutic approach is warm, authentic, and individualized, and I believe in tailoring my approach to the needs of the individual. I utilize Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Somatic techniques, Psychodynamic theory, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Mindfulness approaches to guide individuals to meet their treatment goals. Many of us struggle with engaging in unhelpful and destructive ways of coping due to the unresolved wounds and pain from our childhoods and traumas, and I am a firm believer in exploring one's story to gain insight into the 'why' that shapes us to be the way we are so we can heal and be our most authentic selves and behave according to what we value most. If you are ready to live your most authentic life, I would consider it a privilege and honor to be apart of your recovery journey. I look forward to collaborating with you and guiding you to be one step closer to your most valued self.

Hello! Welcome to BetterHelp! You have taken the first major step toward making the changes necessary to experience emotional wellness and improve your quality of life. Simply by recognizing your need for counseling and reaching out for help, you are well on your way! We all struggle with situations in our lives that can cause distress and at times can be too much to bear on our own. Having someone you can trust to talk through those challenges and receive guidance from can make all the difference in the world. My name is Dawn Willey and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Florida with 20 years of experience providing counseling services for children, adolescents, adults, couples, families, elderly and disabled clients in a wide variety of settings. I am an enthusiastic, dedicated, empathic, intuitive, down to earth and straight forward counselor who loves helping people navigate through their difficulties, find solutions that will bring lasting change and bring greater fulfillment to their lives. It is my passion to partner with clients who are struggling and assist them in finding healthy ways to cope and thrive! It will be my pleasure to work with you towards reaching your goals with the understanding that you not I are the expert when it comes to your own life experiences. You will be seen, heard, validated, treated with kindness and respect, held accountable for participating in your treatment and given practical feedback that will increase your ability to face whatever life brings with strength and confidence.

I have 7 years of clinical experience providing therapy to individuals, couples, and families. I have worked with clients with a wide range of concerns including anxiety, stress, depression, mood disorders, relationship issues, life transitions, self-esteem, and ADHD. My specialization is in helping people reach their “inner strength” by developing age appropriate skills to push through life challenges . I am committed to building a collaborative relationship with you were together we will identify and practice tools to promote your personal growth. We will identify your strengths, and problem-solve together. Through this process I will commit on making you feel understood and supported by being a genuine, caring therapist. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. My approach combines cognitive-behavioral, person-centered, interpersonal, and strength-based counseling. I will tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs. It takes courage to seek a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards a change. If you are ready to take that step I am here to support and empower you through this process. I look forward to working with you!

I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in Florida and have worked as a counselor for over 13 years. I have a Bachelors’s in Sociology from the College of Charleston and a Master’s in Counselor Education from the University of Virginia. I have worked in a variety of school settings and with agencies throughout my career. I have experience working with individuals struggling with identity development, irrational beliefs, low self-esteem, mood instability, relationship issues, and negative self-talk. I believe in creating unconditional positive regard for my clients, so they feel comfortable sharing their stories. Using client-centered, solution focused, and cognitive behavioral therapy, I work to help my clients gain control of their unique story. I assist clients in identifying their strengths, coping skills, and reflect on patterns. There are many obstacles that we will all confront, but I believe the paradigms with which we view these from can be transformative. I look forward to compassionately walking alongside you to help you gain new perspectives and insights as we work to achieve your therapeutic goals!

I am licensed in Florida with 10 years of professional therapy experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, & parenting issues. I believe that you are the expert of your story and that you have many strengths that will assist you in overcoming the things that challenge you. Taking the first step to sign up for therapy takes courage.