Find a Therapist in Groveland, FL

Struggling with trauma, specific challenges, mental health, or life issues? I look forward to working with you. Whether past trauma, a serious recent incident, or a general life struggle, counseling can help you resolve, heal, and feel empowered to find your best self and create your best life. Additionally, I earned a doctorate in counseling psychology with a specialization in marriage and family therapy, , as a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (MHC) with over 37 years of clinical experience in Florida, I also enjoy working with couples, married or not, lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer (LGBTQ+) or straight, to problem-solve and address conflict and disconnection. I provide individual and couples counseling for teens through adults, specializing in working with people who struggle with posttraumatic stress (PTSD), depression, anxiety, grief and loss, low self-esteem, and relationship challenges. I also work with clients who have experienced trauma, abuse, controlling partners, domestic or dating violence, sexual assault, or stalking. I understand how difficult it can be to seek help. I hope you will give me a call and chat with me about how I may help you.

With over 30 years of clinical experience, I provide compassionate, empowering, and affirming counseling services that are client-centered and goal-oriented and that develop and enhance my client's strengths and build their coping skills to manage the symptoms of a wide range of mental health conditions. I practice from a philosophy of empowering my clients to achieve balance with their mental and emotional health and to maintain healthy boundaries that support their well-being. I offer therapy sessions that support the goals for change that my clients are seeking for themselves once we both understand what my client wishes to see differently in their lives, then we can explore the interventions that best support the therapeutic work we will do together. In our therapy sessions, we will learn and practice concepts from interventions such as motivational interviewing, cognitive-behavioral therapy principles, cognitive processing therapy strategies, acceptance and commitment principles, and dialectical behavior therapy strategies to help you build a toolbox of skills and techniques the lead to your success with managing the effects of adversity and challenges in your life.

I believe therapy works best when you feel comfortable enough to be honest, not judged, rushed, or treated like a diagnosis. My approach is warm, down-to-earth, and collaborative. We’ll take time to understand what you’re experiencing, recognize the patterns keeping you stuck, and develop practical strategies that fit your life. I’m a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in Florida, and I draw from cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), and other evidence-based approaches. I adapt our work to your needs rather than expecting you to fit into one method. Whether you’re navigating attention-deficit hyperactivity (ADHD), anxiety, depression, trauma, loneliness, panic, or work-related stress, I’ll help you better understand yourself and make changes that feel realistic and sustainable. You don’t have to have everything figured out before starting; we can begin exactly where you are.

It's that STUCK feeling-Trapped in a painful cycle and you just can’t seem to break free. Just getting through the day can be a struggle. You feel empty. Defeated. Unable to concentrate or function as you know you could, your job suffers, your relationships suffer, even your health suffers. You know if something doesn’t change, you may lose everything that’s important to you. That pain can feel unbearable. I will tell you- The way you’re feeling right now is NOT permanent; Change IS possible. You just need the right guidance to make it happen. These pains arise when we become consumed by the stresses of our lives and we lose touch with our own Selves and needs. We become disconnected, working on autopilot. I’ll help you get to the root of the problem so you can create lasting change in how you experience life. The weight you’ve been carrying lifts and you can feel excitement for life again. You can approach life the way you choose, back in the driver’s seat of your life. I know you may be feeling overwhelmed and discouraged right now, but I can help you find your way to peace and empowerment! The next steps is simple: For a free 15-minute phone consultation, reach out by email or call me at my number, and I’ll be able to guide you.

If you’re feeling overwhelmed, stuck in your thoughts, emotionally drained, or weighed down by chronic pain, illness, stress, or life changes, you’re not alone. Many of the people I work with come to therapy unsure how to move forward and simply wanting to feel more like themselves again. My goal is to offer you a space where you feel supported, heard, and never judged. I believe trust, acceptance, and genuine connection are at the heart of good therapy. I want you to feel comfortable being yourself and talking openly about what you’re carrying. My approach is compassionate, practical, and collaborative. Together, we work to understand the patterns that may be keeping you stuck, whether that is anxiety, depression, overthinking, emotional pain, or the mental toll of physical pain and life stressors. I integrate cognitive behavioral therapy, mindfulness, and a person-centered approach to help you feel calmer, more grounded, and better equipped to cope. I have experience helping individuals with anxiety, depression, chronic pain and illness, injury recovery, life transitions, and some of the emotional struggles that can come with aging. I also offer a free first session so we can meet and see if I feel like the right fit for you, because the relationship we build is one of the most important parts of therapy. You do not have to carry this alone. I’m here to help you move forward with more support, clarity, and confidence.

In my years of specializing in trauma and abuse, I have found that the most successful individuals often feel the most isolated by their experiences. My philosophy is simple: You should not have to choose between your professional excellence and your personal healing. I believe that a traumatic event—whether it be a single crisis, a history of abuse, or a profound loss—is an extraordinary experience that requires a specialized, clinical response to become "normal." My approach is to meet you at the intersection of your high-functioning life and your most difficult moments. By combining the structure of grief recovery with the depth of hypnotherapy and eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR), we create a space where your history can be processed with dignity, discretion, and profound expertise. Healing is the ultimate high-performance act. You are used to being the most capable person in the room, but trauma does not respond to willpower. If a crisis, loss, or history of abuse has begun to compromise your focus and well-being, you need more than just "talk therapy." I provide a sophisticated, clinical approach to help high-achievers normalize and integrate traumatic events. With a Ph.D in Counseling Education and Supervision, I specialize in eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR), hypnotherapy, and grief loss recovery. My expertise covers the spectrum of trauma—including intimate partner violence (IPV), domestic violence, and abuse—offering a discreet, expert-level space to stabilize your nervous system and reclaim your edge. Let's move past "coping," and get back to operating at your full potential.

Hey there, I'm Chris. You've spent years being the person everyone else counts on — the one who holds it together, figures it out, and keeps going even when you're running on empty. You're not failing. You're burned out. And there's a real difference between the two. I work with high-achieving adults who are tired of white-knuckling their way through life. The ones who have tried therapy before and left feeling like they got a worksheet instead of actual change. The ones who are self-aware enough to know exactly what's wrong but can't seem to stop doing it anyway. My approach isn't textbook. I don't do the head-nodding, "how-does-that-make-you-feel" thing. I notice what you're doing in the room and I say something about it. We get into the actual patterns — the overgiving, the resentment you've been swallowing, the version of yourself you keep promising you'll get back. That's where the real work happens. You've been holding it together long enough. Let's talk.

I believe it’s imperative to have understanding in our life through our experiences and be aware of ourself in the present moment. We must be able to identify how our past projects into our future. When there is unresolved issues, pain or unmet needs not yet met, it will affect us from moving forward to fulfillment. Each of us must discover the deep places within us, where we can identify certain behaviors, and where we need change. In order to change our reality of an event our perception must change. Our experiences in life, our biology, and the language we use to express our experience ultimately create our reality. Our words construct the world we live in ,and the reality we see. I’m here to begin to encourage, empower, and motivate you beyond the past into the present. My goal as a counselor is to help you find balance, inner peace, harmony, which creates happiness within.

Finding the right therapist can feel overwhelming - congratulations on taking this important first step. I offer a warm, supportive, and collaborative space where you can deepen your understanding of yourself and your patterns. I believe that you are the expert of your own life, and my role is to help you uncover what may be getting in the way of your growth, goals, or sense of fulfillment. I’ve spent years helping people navigate all kinds of challenges—anxiety, depression, trauma, big life changes, ADHD, and behavior struggles. Together, we’ll explore the challenges you’re facing and work toward meaningful change!

We are prepared to use a variety of proven strategies depending on the unique needs of each person. MindSol therapists offer individual and group therapy, but even in group counseling, our goal is to help each participant achieve personal insight. Sarasota’s premier therapist, counseling, and psychotherapy center. At the MindSol Wellness Center, we believe in providing people with the tools to improve their own mental health. Whether you are facing a mental disorder or struggling with stress from work, childcare, or other concerns, talk therapy can help. Each client is unique. When you visit MindSol, you and a counselor can discuss the underlying issues that may be affecting your mood. You also have an opportunity to talk about productive solutions for ongoing issues you are facing. Your counselor is prepared to treat your unique needs. Clients often have unresolved issues with their parents. Some have trouble asserting themselves. Others grapple with major depression or anger management issues. Many people enter therapy with a variety of diagnoses or stressors. A compassionate therapist can help you determine the ways in which each factor is affecting your health and your actions. At MindSol, we believe in a holistic, personal approach. In psychotherapy, clients learn practical skills. They can understand how to examine and process their emotions and how to correct destructive thought patterns. Counselors teach skills for managing emotional triggers and dealing with difficult people. Everyone can benefit from talk therapy and use skills that improve emotional health.