Welcome. The arena is a place of contact; it is a place of imperfection, but also of showing up. It is not always a comfortable place, but rather a place of courage and risk. And, if we allow it, it can also be an incredible place of discovery. At Arena, we often work with the “inner critic” of clients, that discouraging voice in our heads that tells us to play it safe or give up - that we aren’t good enough, that we can’t do it. We strive to overcome this by echoing these words of ...
Hi there! I am here to help you navigate through life's twists and turns. Whether you're just starting out in counseling or you've been down this road before, I am honored to have the chance to walk with you on this journey. My experience involves working with individuals facing various concerns, such as life transitions, school-related challenges, anxiety, depression, and relationships. My approach to therapy is all about you and your strengths. Please contact me if you have any questions or ...
Elite DNA Behavioral Health offers Therapy/Counseling for a wide variety of issues as well as Psychiatry services. We offer Telehealth as well as in-person sessions. Please give us a call, visit our website or just stop by to see us and we will be happy to answer any questions you may have and get you registered and set up with a appt as soon as possible....
We provide high-quality patient-focused mental health care in the following areas for adult patients 18 years or older: • Depression and bipolar disorder • Anxiety and panic attacks • Attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in adults, • Obsessive-compulsive and related issues • Trauma and stress related issues • Hallucinations, paranoia, or other psychosis...
Welcome to my practice. I work with individuals, couples, and families all of whom have challenges and troubles that need some attention. No matter your relationship structure, sexual orientation, or other identities you come in with, you are welcome. Let's work through issues of closeness, respect, appreciation, communication, and sex. If your looking for guidance in navigating relationships or family of origin challenges, I have a special knack for that as well. My space invites tears, laughte...
I am neurodivergent, witchy, kink positive, I cuss a lot, I am unapologetically Black, and I absolutely center my life and survival around pleasure. By embodying an existential, person-centered, and social justice approach, I strive to support my community in exploring and embracing the parts of ourselves that shame, guilt, sorrow, and oppression have tried to bury. We cannot reclaim the fruits and flowers of our light, without also honoring the guttural and soil-like darkness that lies within u...
Our focus is to help individuals heal and to support them in finding life balance and optimal mental health. We achieve this by providing a neutral safe space, listening to their concerns, and collaborating with them to customize a treatment plan. We welcome your input and questions. We prioritize making sure our patients feel heard and validated. Our values are respect, authenticity, and compassion....
LiveWell Gainesville is a private therapy practice that offers you a peaceful, personalized experience in a convenient location to meet your needs. We provide therapy for individuals, couples, families, and groups of all orientations, from preteens to elders. We work from a person-centered, empowerment perspective that honors the significance of who you are and the power of your voice and your choice....
I have been around the college experience my entire life. I grew up in Gainesville around UF, and worked for years at UF with college athletes helping them adjust to and and manage the demands of the university environment to be successful on and off the field. College is both an exciting and challenging time in a person's life, and college students are my favorite to work with. Working through your mental health issues while in school facilitates your success and helps you to not only have fun...
Do you feel overwhelmed by overthinking, anxiety, or a sense of disconnection—from yourself or the world around you? These feelings are often signs of imbalance, but you don’t have to navigate them alone. I help individuals like you reconnect with themselves, gain clarity, and create a life that feels aligned, peaceful, and fulfilling. Using a holistic, integrative approach, I combine traditional and non-traditional methods, including holistic alignment assessments, individualized lifestyle d...
Gainesville Community Counseling Center is a not-for-profit (501(c)3) mental health agency, providing exceptional counseling and personal development services to individuals of all ages, couples, and families. Our therapists incorporate evidence-based cutting edge tools into their work with clients and every client receives individualized care based on their needs and goals. Our vision is to make our services accessible to the community, which is why we partner with area schools, businesses, chu...
I am a licensed Social Work Psychotherapist in Florida. My interests are working with stress, anxiety, and depression. Also, I work with those dealing with life transitions, sorting out the future, putting the past behind, loss, adulting, aging, and relationship difficulties. Being a two-time cancer survivor has increased my interest in working with clients and their caregivers who have a chronic or terminal illness. Having adopted several children, Larry has a firsthand understanding of the cha...
Amy K. Cummings-Aponte, LMHC-QS is dedicated to providing quality counseling services and supervision in Florida. Counseling services focus on adults experiencing depression, anxiety, trauma, grief or relationship difficulties. As a clinician with 15 years of experience, Amy believes in the healing nature of connection and seeks to introduce her authentic self into every interaction. She utilizes many types of therapy in helping clients to reach their goals including, EMDR, CBT, DBT, IFS, EFT ...
Welcome. Clients I work best with usually share at least one of the following issues in common: persistent sadness, uncontrollable worry, relationship issues, excessive substance/alcohol use, perfectionism, and/or a traumatic event, such as an assault. I meet with potential clients via a brief, free phone call initially to determine if I am a good fit for their needs. Next steps are an intake session for about 90 minutes, followed by (usually) weekly, hourly sessions, and eventually a step d...
Hello. I strive to help people develop healthy relationships and heal from past wounds. I focus on boundaries and assertiveness as a tool for achieving self esteem and confidence. I work with individuals and couples. I have an eclectic approach and develop a plan of treatment based on each person's needs - using, CBT, DBT and ACT as well as trauma informed treatment approaches if necessary. I am described as having a relaxed, conversational style where it can feel easy to share and be heard....
I work at a private practice called LiveWell Gainesville, which specializes in trauma counseling and psychiatric assessment, but also provides services to individuals, couples, and families of all ages and orientations. We offer a peaceful, personalized experience in a convenient location to meet your needs. We would love to hear from you today!...
I am excited to provide a safe and open space for those seeking to make changes in their lives to improve quality of life and encourage value-driven actions. I bring an effective and individualized treatment approach to address presenting concerns and help others as best as I can to work towards their therapeutic goals. I strive to advocate for my clients and create an environment that is culturally sensitive and inclusive of those from any background or identity. I have a background in provid...
My approach to psychotherapy is highly relational. I believe that most of our distress in life, often in the form of anxiety, depression, or uncontrolled anger, arises from unresolved conflicts in our important relationships, past and present, and that psychotherapy works by providing a new relationship-a supportive, empathic one in a which person can explore these important interpersonal connections, come to understand them in new ways, and change them. I focus the dialogue on a person's signif...
Hi there! I’m Danielle. I am a licensed mental health counselor in the state of Florida. I aim to provide affirming, supportive, and illuminating therapy to help everyone discover and become the most authentic version of themselves. My approach to therapy is rooted in insight building, I love helping clients understand and accept all the parts of themselves on a deeper level. I believe that understanding is key to acceptance and acceptance is the biggest catalyst for change. I enjoy helping my c...
The only way through pain is through pain. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and EMDR Consultant. I have been affiliated with the military for nearly 20 years, specializing in trauma, relationship conflict, addiction, depression, and anxiety. I help my clients recognize their needs, their worth, and build hope and healing for their future. I practice holistic care by developing self spiritually, physically, socially, and mentally. I am EMDR certified and primarily utilize Somatic Integra...