Find a licensed online therapist in Valrico, FL

I believe in positive counseling with the goal of empowering you to work toward your personal growth. My counseling style is respectful, compassionate, sensitive, and non-threatening. I have worked with clients with a wide range of concerns, including grief, anger management, depression, anxiety, relationship issues, parenting problems, career challenges, and trauma. I am a Florida-licensed Clinical Social Worker with a Masters degree in Social Work from Florida State University in 2010. I have worked with persons from varied backgrounds. I have provided mental health counseling to prisoners, individuals and groups in anger management sessions, dialysis patients, veterans and their families in hospice care, and pregnant and postpartum women. I look forward to giving you support and helping to empower you in your personal growth so you can achieve all your goals!

Meaningful change happens when you feel both supported and challenged. My approach is direct, supportive and compassionate. Creating a space where you can feel safe to explore your experiences while being encouraged to move toward your goals. I am passionate about empowering individuals to recognize their strengths, deepen their self-awareness, and develop the insight needed to create lasting change. Together, we will work to bring greater clarity, direction, and purpose to your life while fostering accountability, growth, and personal evolution. I strive to create an open-minded, nonjudgmental environment that promotes healing, resilience, and transformation. Whether you are navigating relationship challenges, life transitions, anxiety, or personal growth, I will meet you where you are while helping you move toward where you want to be. My integrative therapeutic approach combines trauma-focused, cognitive behavioral, and mindfulness-based interventions tailored to your unique needs and goals. I also incorporate evidence-based techniques including strengths-based, solution-focused, family systems, holistic, client-centered, and culturally sensitive approaches. By drawing from a variety of therapeutic modalities, I am able to provide individualized care that supports healing, fosters self-discovery, and empowers you to create meaningful and sustainable change. Please feel free to reach out about my office hours. I offer 30 minute video or phone sessions. I look forward to helping you grow and move you forward into the next chapter in your life. Let’s get started!

As a licensed therapist in Florida, I bring over two decades of compassionate, culturally responsive mental health experience. My practice centers on supporting individuals through complex life transitions, interpersonal challenges, and emotional healing. I specialize in addressing depression, anxiety, family dynamics, and workplace stress, with a deep commitment to understanding each client's unique journey. My approach is rooted in empowerment, focusing on self-love, effective communication, and breaking cycles of isolation. I provide a supportive space for clients navigating diverse experiences, including young adult challenges, multicultural concerns, and healing from past traumas. With expertise in women's issues, military veterans' experiences, and relationship dynamics, I strive to help clients develop resilience, self-understanding, and meaningful personal growth. Drawing from evidence-based practices, I offer a warm, affirming therapeutic environment that honors individual strengths and promotes holistic well-being. My goal is to walk alongside you, offering guidance and support as you navigate life's most challenging moments.

I am licensed in Florida with 30 years of experience as a psychotherapist. l utilize Mindfulness/Holistic based approaches as well as cognitive-behavioral therapies to assist clients in achieving personal growth. I believe my years as a student of Tai Chi and the martial arts has enhanced my ability to help others heal. I will offer a calm environment to assist you in exploring new paths to balance in your life. I believe the therapeutic relationship and a focus on the “here and now” are critical to this process. Connect with me by video or phone and tell me your story if you like.

Hello! My name is Teresa Horldt and I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with 17 years of experience. I began my career working with victims of domestic violence and then progressed to working with crisis intervention issues in a very busy ER setting and then to inpatient and outpatient treatment centers for substance use and mental health issues. The past 15 years I have worked with those struggling with substance use and addiction, depression, anxiety and bipolar mood disorders, personality disorders, trauma and grief and loss. I currently work as a Program Manager with a community based mental health program that reach out to people with schizophrenia, schizoaffective and bipolar disorders along with dual diagnosed. I use an eclectic approach in counseling, to meet the diverse needs of each person. I use Dialectical Behavioral Therapy to help with personality disorders and people that want to address interpersonal effectiveness, crisis management, emotional regulation and coremindfulness. I utilize Motivational Interviewing and various recovery approaches (12 step; Refuge Recovery and Celebrate Recovery) to help those with addictions . I find that CBT is very effective with mood disorders, along with Solution Focused strategies. Mindfulness is my favorite approach to help with stress reduction and trauma. I don't believe one size fits all ! I treat all my clients with unconditional regard, respect, dignity and empathy. I feel that the judgmental world has done a lot of damage to our feelings of self worth and overall happiness, so my world view is one of absolute acceptance. I hope that you are able to find my therapy styles and experience something of interest to you. I believe that as a true partnership, I can help you achieve your goals and attain fulfillment and serenity in your life. I

I have been a practicing social worker for more than 30 years . Much of this experience has been working in a large public teaching hospital in Miami, Florida. The scope of service that the hospital provides is quite comprehensive which afforded me opportunities to work with a very diverse population . i have counseled patients and their families dealing with a variety of illnesses, both physical and mental health, survivors of sexual assault, and also providing counseling to patients in a correctional setting. I like challenging situations. My style of counseling is very eclectic, depends on the client and their unique set of problems. This can range from client centered, solution oriented or cognitive behavioral as many people are coming to therapy to learn new ways of thinking and alternative coping strategies. given some of the events of the past year, many people are experiencing additional stressors, particularly the LGBTQ community and am very interested in providing services to this population. I am looking forward to learning along with you.

Office Hours (please measage before scheduling to ensure availability) * Messaging sessions: Sunday-Thursday 5am-7pm * Video/Phone Conferencing: Sunday-Thursday 7am-2pm * Closed: Friday-Saturday Dr. Amary Alcide provides integrative emotional wellness support as well as mental health therapy to women and couples. She specializes in: * Relationships (Dating, Marriage, & Divorce) * Women's health (pregnancy, postpartum, perimenopause/menopause, & aging) * Role stress * Home & time management * Character refinement * Career & life skill development * Family dynamics Her therapeutic model focuses on enhancing quality of life based on the unique strengths of each individual as well as their family, social, and environmental systems to be able to thrive in their daily lives. As a published academic scholar, she maintains a keen sense of how to translate research into practice. She is a highly skilled licensed clinical social worker with expertise in various interdisciplinary settings who utilizes her knowledge in research to provide services that are scientifically sound and that yield measurable outcomes. And with research interests in the fields such as health and wellness, human behavior and development, as well as program evaluation, she can assist clients in turning abstract goals into practical, tailored action plans for success. Dr. Alcide's approach is practical, engaging, and most importantly empowering to help women actively lead a meaningful and purpose driven life. Now is the time to take action. Don't just be alive, THRIVE!

I am licensed in Florida with 13 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, & motivation, self esteem, and confidence. I work with my clients to create an open and safe environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared without fear of judgment. It takes courage to seek out a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards a change. I am here to support & empower you in that journey.

“The Mind is Awesome” Licensed clinical social worker with 15 years’ experience as a child and family therapist. I worked with children, families, individuals with varied issues- child welfare, childhood and adolescent disorders, parenting issues, family crisis, depression, anxiety, developmental health challenges, and end of life needs. A non-judgmental, warm, therapeutic style with integrative therapy approaches. A Master of Social Work from Barry University, and Bachelor of Social Work with a Minor in Psychology. Licensed in the state of Florida, with certifications in Child Welfare, Infant Mental Health and Gerontology. I also started a master’s in ministry program with a concentration in Counseling at the University of Ft. Lauderdale. I am a cognitive behavioral therapist who applies integrative theories and approaches to address issues impacting life experiences, with diverse population. Utilizing “begin where the client is” allows the individual a meaningful therapeutic experience. Clinical Approaches: Person Centered, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Existential Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, The need for support, Barbara E. Morris, LCSW SPECIALITIES Conflict Resolutions Anxiety Relationship issues Family counseling Trauma Palliative care End of life issues.

As a licensed therapist in Florida with three decades of experience, I specialize in supporting individuals through complex emotional landscapes. My practice centers on helping clients navigate challenges like depression, anxiety, trauma, grief, life transitions with compassionate, personalized care. I have extensive expertise in addressing a wide range of mental health concerns, including social anxiety, relationship difficulties, self-esteem issues, and midlife challenges. My approach is deeply attuned to individual experiences, particularly supporting older adults, women, and those managing chronic stress or life disruptions. My therapeutic work focuses on empowering clients to develop stronger self-understanding, improve communication skills, and cultivate meaningful connections. I'm committed to creating a supportive environment where individuals can explore their emotions, heal from past experiences, and develop resilient strategies for personal growth. Drawing from comprehensive clinical training, I offer a holistic approach that honors each person's unique journey. Whether you're struggling with mood disorders, relationship challenges, or seeking greater life purpose, I'm dedicated to walking alongside you with empathy and professional guidance.

FEEL YOUR INNER PEACE AND START SMILING AGAIN Are you depressed and down most of the day? Do you feel victimized at work or at home? Do you feel that no one cares? Do you say YES when you really mean NO? When you say NO do you feel guilty? Will you do anything for love and attention? If you answered yes to any of these questions I can help. Depression, stress, anxiety, substance-abuse, PTSD, anger, and other emotional issues take years off of your life. Emotional issues are responsible for many diseases including but not limited to Crohn’s, IBS, gastritis, heart conditions, etc. I am a licensed clinical social worker, registered nurse, certified Substance Abuse professional with a 30 year clinical background. I work with patients to help them overcome their various emotional challenges and regain control of their lives. I utilize many various therapy approaches to fit each patient including Solution focused, mindfulness, rational emotive therapy, reality therapy/cognitive behavioral therapy, grief therapy, critical incident, Addiction counseling, medical counseling and more. My specialties include: * Addiction/drug abuse/alcohol abuse * Mood disorders (depression, anxiety, anger) * Codependency *. Domestic violence/abuse * stress management There is a light at the end of the tunnel. I look forward to meeting you

I am Licensed Mental Health Counselor in Florida with 32 years of professional work experience. I'm also a certified addiction counselor (MAC). I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, trauma and abuse, parenting issues, & depression. I work with my clients to create an open and safe environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared without fear of judgment. Taking the first step to seeking a more fulfilling and happier life takes courage. I am here to support you in that process.

As a licensed therapist in Florida, I specialize in supporting individuals navigating complex emotional landscapes. My approach centers on compassionate, personalized care that honors each person's unique journey. I have extensive experience helping clients address challenges like depression, anxiety, trauma, and life transitions. My therapeutic work focuses on empowering individuals to develop deeper self-understanding, improve communication, and cultivate resilience. I'm particularly passionate about supporting women through various life stages, addressing issues such as workplace stress, relationship dynamics, and personal growth. I believe in creating a warm, non-judgmental space where clients can explore their experiences, heal from past wounds, and develop meaningful strategies for emotional well-being. My practice is rooted in understanding each person's individual strengths and supporting their path toward healing and self-discovery.

I work with adults facing mood disorders, trauma, daily life stressors, and other co-occurring challenges. I offer a personalized, collaborative approach that honors each person's unique background, experiences, and goals. My focus is on helping you figure out what you truly want and need-and then supporting you in building a path toward that.