Find a Therapist in Tarpon Springs, FL

Relationships can become painful when the same arguments, misunderstandings, or patterns continue without resolution. My approach is collaborative, balanced, and focused on helping each person feel heard, while also understanding the larger relationship dynamic. Rather than placing blame or deciding who is right, I help couples and families recognize the patterns contributing to conflict, disconnection, and frustration. Together, we work toward clearer communication, greater emotional understanding, healthier boundaries, and practical changes that can strengthen the relationship. As a Registered Marriage and Family Therapist Intern in Florida, I support couples and families navigating communication difficulties, recurring conflict, emotional distance, trust concerns, major transitions, and complex family dynamics. You do not need to wait until your relationship reaches a crisis. Therapy can also provide a thoughtful space to strengthen your connection, address concerns early, and build a healthier foundation for the future.

You may look like you’re functioning just fine from the outside while internally feeling overwhelmed, anxious, exhausted, or disconnected from yourself. Maybe you’re constantly overthinking, second-guessing yourself, taking care of everyone else, or wondering when you’ll finally feel like “you” again. Therapy can feel intimidating, and allowing yourself to be vulnerable takes courage. My goal is to create a warm, compassionate space where you can take off the everyday mask, stop feeling like you have to hold everything together, and simply be honest about what you’re carrying. I work with young adults and adults, with a particular passion for supporting women navigating anxiety, depression, burnout, motherhood and postpartum changes, trauma, grief, emotional abuse, perfectionism, people-pleasing, identity shifts, and major life transitions. Together, we can explore the patterns and experiences that have shaped you, understand what is keeping you stuck, and begin developing healthier ways of relating to yourself and the world around you. My approach is collaborative, supportive, and tailored to who you are, rather than forcing you into a one-size-fits-all version of therapy. I integrate approaches including mindfulness-based cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) to help you better understand your thoughts and emotions, develop practical coping skills, reconnect with your values, and create meaningful change. Ultimately, my goal is to help you feel deeply heard and understood, while giving you the space and tools to rediscover yourself. Therapy isn’t only for when everything is falling apart. Sometimes it’s where you finally get to put down what you’ve been carrying, heal old patterns, reconnect with your needs, and build a life that feels more grounded, authentic, and fulfilling. You don’t have to figure all of this out alone. I’d be honored to walk alongside you as you move from simply getting through life to feeling more confident, connected, and at home in yourself, from burnt out to burning bright.

I am accepting new clients. I am practicing in Pennsylvania and Florida by teletherapy. We have the right to experience all the joys life offers. Depression, anxiety, and relationship problems make that difficult. I offer therapy for men, women. I will discuss your physical health, thought processes, family situation, emotional well-being, social context, and ways of coping. Every person has abilities, interests and gifts. And everyone has the capacity to develop into a more fulfilled and happier person. Together we will create goals for you to overcome obstacles and become your best self. I work with adults using cognitive behavioral theory, psychodynamic therapy, communications theories, solution focused therapy, and family systems theories. I have worked with men and women's issues, such as depression, anxiety, relationship problems, marital problems, financial problems, vocational, parenting and self-esteem issues. In addition to the rest of my practice, I also work with adults experiencing ADHD, life transitions, and postpartum depression.

Starting therapy can feel vulnerable, especially when you’ve been carrying a lot on your own. My goal is to create an affirming, compassionate space where you can show up as your whole self, feel genuinely understood, and talk openly about what’s happening in your life without judgment. I work with adults navigating anxiety, depression, identity, relationships, self-esteem, parenting, and major life transitions. I have particular expertise in LGBTQIA+ affirming care and reproductive mental health, including infertility and family building, pregnancy, postpartum experiences, and the many emotions and transitions that can accompany the path to parenthood. My approach is collaborative, practical, and tailored to you. We’ll explore what’s bringing you to therapy, identify what you’d like to change, and build on your existing strengths while developing tools that can help you move forward. I draw from evidence-based approaches while recognizing that there is no one-size-fits-all way to do therapy. I offer individual therapy via telehealth and believe therapy can be a place for both support and meaningful growth—where you can better understand yourself, navigate difficult seasons, and create changes that feel authentic and sustainable.

My practice is dedicated to providing the highest quality and professionally competent psychotherapy to adults, couples and adolescents with compassion and respect for each client's humanity and individuality. I believe in a collaborative process where we work together to determine what approach will be utilized to give clients the best opportunity to successfully address their concerns. I provide clients with information and education about a variety of treatment orientations for a wide range of problems or challenges. This allows clients to actively participate in an informed manner in choosing an approach that we determine is likely to be the most beneficial.

I understand the weight of depression, anxiety, and other mental health issues. If you’re coping with the impact of trauma, addiction, or general stress, it’s time to get some relief. It’s easy to get stuck in negative patterns of thinking, feeling, or behaving. Your relationships, confidence, or self-worth may be at risk. If you want different results, you have to do something different. Talking to somebody about what’s going on might be that something. I started my practice, North Star Therapy, with the goal of improving the quality of life for those who struggle with mental health issues. Together we will navigate life’s challenges. I will use my clinical expertise to shine light on some solutions and help you accomplish your goals. Let me be your guide toward health, happiness, and healing. You can come by the office, talk over the phone, or do therapy through secure video conferencing. The office environment is dedicated to your comfort and healing. Hope to hear from you soon!

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.

I implement effective psychotherapy methods to instill self-understanding among patients and encourage them to adopt new attitudes and feelings towards life situations. Therapy is a healing process that necessitates participation and investment from the patient and therapist alike. But in the end, making small changes to self-defeating behavior and coping with feelings of sadness, fear, and pain can bring life-altering results. I specialize in treating Anxiety, Depression, Bipolar Depression Grief and Loss Issues and Addictions Dual-Diagnosis. I make it a priority to schedule new clients within about a week's time once a request for services has been made. I also provide treatment for the following concerns: Behavioral problems, Adjustment Issues, Anger management Difficulties, Self-Esteem Issues, Spirituality, Divorce Recovery and support for Individuals struggling with relationship issues. I invite you to email or call me today to schedule an initial appointment. I do offer evening appointments so you do not have to worry about missing work or school. I also accept many insurances and offer a reasonable flat rate per session for those who are without health insurance coverage.

I'm a certified marriage and family therapist and licensed mental health counselor who offers my clients an empathetic, open-minded, judgment-free space to explore their thoughts and feelings. The challenges in our lives may be either self-imposed or forced upon us, but our perceptions are often much different from reality. Negative beliefs can affect your mental and physical health. These incorrect negative thoughts can give rise to unhappiness, stress, anxiety, depression, relationship problems, self-doubt, and similar challenges. Our thoughts affect our behavior, thus affecting the people closest to us. When we suffer, so too do the people we love. Many people delay seeking help because of the stigma associated with receiving mental health care. This stigma is diminishing because more people are seeking help rather than suffering indefinitely. With the experience I've gained over the years, I can help you learn to thrive. I've worked with teens, children, adults, couples, and families in both group and individual settings. I'll work with you to help you decide on the best approach for treating your unique set of challenges. Please don't delay seeking help. After all, you can only change that which you choose to acknowledge.

My ideal client is someone who recognizes they want positive change in their life but isn’t sure where to begin. You may feel overwhelmed, uncertain, or even struggle to identify what you need as you start your therapy journey. Together, we create a collaborative and supportive therapeutic experience tailored to your unique goals. In sessions, I use emotional processing, tools such as the Feelings Wheel, and evidence-based psychotherapy approaches. We work to increase self-awareness, process emotions, and develop practical strategies that foster healing, growth, and meaningful, lasting change.