Therapists in Venice, FL
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Are you concerned about your child's stress level or low mood? Perhaps you are you just hoping to get through the day without your child having a major meltdown or lashing out. It may be time to seek support in therapy. I am highly experienced in working with children, adolescents and young adults through their 20's. I offer a relaxed, judgement-free atmosphere to help guide families through challenges and provide support through approaches based on research.
Are you concerned about your child's stress level or low mood? Perhaps you are you just hoping to get through the day without your child having a major meltdown or lashing out. It may be time to seek support in therapy. I am highly experienced in working with children, adolescents and young adults through their 20's. I offer a relaxed, judgement-free atmosphere to help guide families through challenges and provide support through approaches based on research.
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Amy Claude
Counselor, LMHC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Venice, FL 34293 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
Whether you are dealing with overwhelming anxiety, depression, parenting challenges, or career difficulties, I am here to help. As a mom with two young boys, I understand that life can be chaotic! One of my goals as your therapist is to help you focus on yourself in the midst of the chaos. Along with learning strategies to cope with current stressors, processing past experiences can also bring healing and peace. Therapy goals can include building healthy thought patterns, achieving work-life balance, improving relationships, focusing on family life, building self-esteem, setting healthy boundaries, among others.
Whether you are dealing with overwhelming anxiety, depression, parenting challenges, or career difficulties, I am here to help. As a mom with two young boys, I understand that life can be chaotic! One of my goals as your therapist is to help you focus on yourself in the midst of the chaos. Along with learning strategies to cope with current stressors, processing past experiences can also bring healing and peace. Therapy goals can include building healthy thought patterns, achieving work-life balance, improving relationships, focusing on family life, building self-esteem, setting healthy boundaries, among others.
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Hope Counseling of Venice, LLC
Counselor, MS, LMHC
Verified Verified
Venice, FL 34292
Waitlist for new clients
I have been treating clients of all ages for 28 years. I specialize in treating individuals who have suffered from traumatic experiences both past and present. As a certified EMDR clinician, I help reduce anxiety rates dramatically for the clients I serve. For people seeking insight into their difficult experiences, I offer hope and direction with kindness and compassion. I treat individuals, couples, and families.
I have been treating clients of all ages for 28 years. I specialize in treating individuals who have suffered from traumatic experiences both past and present. As a certified EMDR clinician, I help reduce anxiety rates dramatically for the clients I serve. For people seeking insight into their difficult experiences, I offer hope and direction with kindness and compassion. I treat individuals, couples, and families.
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Kalin Palmer - Healing Connections Therapy
Registered Mental Health Counselor Intern, MS, RMHCI
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Venice, FL 34285
The idea of therapy can be really scary, especially for children and adults who are already feeling overwhelmed! I have a strong passion for working with youth - I tend to gravitate toward young clients struggling with history of trauma, frequent anxiety, and difficulties with regulating emotions and/or behaviors. That being said, I’ve recently done some wonderful work with adults as well. I am especially passionate about helping individuals who have had difficulty enjoying therapy previously, as I believe sessions should typically feel empowering rather than upsetting.
The idea of therapy can be really scary, especially for children and adults who are already feeling overwhelmed! I have a strong passion for working with youth - I tend to gravitate toward young clients struggling with history of trauma, frequent anxiety, and difficulties with regulating emotions and/or behaviors. That being said, I’ve recently done some wonderful work with adults as well. I am especially passionate about helping individuals who have had difficulty enjoying therapy previously, as I believe sessions should typically feel empowering rather than upsetting.
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Sara Abadie
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MSW
Verified Verified
Venice, FL 34285 (Online Only)
Are you looking for a happier life? It is possible and I can help. Whether you are experiencing depression, anxiety, addictive behavior, life transitions, aging, grief, codependency, stressful relationships, or other problems, you will discover that, whatever the issue, your path to well-being depends on your ability to feel good about yourself. With my support, you will succeed in making real changes that lead to a fulfilling life, and your relationship with yourself will improve. Come find a new understanding of yourself and your behavior-one that you might never have thought possible.
Are you looking for a happier life? It is possible and I can help. Whether you are experiencing depression, anxiety, addictive behavior, life transitions, aging, grief, codependency, stressful relationships, or other problems, you will discover that, whatever the issue, your path to well-being depends on your ability to feel good about yourself. With my support, you will succeed in making real changes that lead to a fulfilling life, and your relationship with yourself will improve. Come find a new understanding of yourself and your behavior-one that you might never have thought possible.
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Confidential Care Professional Counseling
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CIT
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Venice, FL 34285 (Online Only)
Is your happily ever after turning into the war of the roses? Are you in constant conflict, or are you living like roommates? Your relationship should bring you connection and joy. Couples counseling with me can help you have healthy conversations that help you find solutions to the same old problems. Don't trust your relationship to anyone who isn't specifically trained to treat couples! I have 4 years of specialty training in specific couples models and I have over 30 years of experience. I help struggling couples reconnect and heal from wounding that took place in the relationship and in childhood.
Is your happily ever after turning into the war of the roses? Are you in constant conflict, or are you living like roommates? Your relationship should bring you connection and joy. Couples counseling with me can help you have healthy conversations that help you find solutions to the same old problems. Don't trust your relationship to anyone who isn't specifically trained to treat couples! I have 4 years of specialty training in specific couples models and I have over 30 years of experience. I help struggling couples reconnect and heal from wounding that took place in the relationship and in childhood.
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Christine DiGangi
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Venice, FL 34293 (Online Only)
ADULTS-We have all learned ways to survive this lifetime, including you. I know you are a survivor because you are reading this...but wouldn't life be better if you were thriving? Life can be overwhelming due to past events resurfacing, worry, anger, relationship issues, or difficult parent-child interactions. You can continue to survive these events...after all you've gotten this far, or you can learn to address these issues and ultimately thrive. I believe through the course of a positive relationship, therapeutic interventions, and a client's self determination, change can occur to help reach your goals.
ADULTS-We have all learned ways to survive this lifetime, including you. I know you are a survivor because you are reading this...but wouldn't life be better if you were thriving? Life can be overwhelming due to past events resurfacing, worry, anger, relationship issues, or difficult parent-child interactions. You can continue to survive these events...after all you've gotten this far, or you can learn to address these issues and ultimately thrive. I believe through the course of a positive relationship, therapeutic interventions, and a client's self determination, change can occur to help reach your goals.
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Has life triggered fears, distrust or sadness for your and/or your loved one? Are you struggling with something that has you tossing and turning at night? Have things gotten out of control at home, work, or with an addiction? Are your loved ones' behaviors causing you problems? Are you struggling to manage an unmanageable situation. Depression, anxiety and frustrations have plagued all of us from time to time but on occasion we feel stuck and unable to get out of the rut. Other times the losses and scars we’ve been trying to ignore become too loud to ignore. There are answers to the questions and ways out of the darkness.
Has life triggered fears, distrust or sadness for your and/or your loved one? Are you struggling with something that has you tossing and turning at night? Have things gotten out of control at home, work, or with an addiction? Are your loved ones' behaviors causing you problems? Are you struggling to manage an unmanageable situation. Depression, anxiety and frustrations have plagued all of us from time to time but on occasion we feel stuck and unable to get out of the rut. Other times the losses and scars we’ve been trying to ignore become too loud to ignore. There are answers to the questions and ways out of the darkness.
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As a parent, I know how badly you want your child to be happy, to make friends, and to be successful in school. Certain challenges get in the way of these goals. Your child may have difficulty paying attention, controlling their behavior, keeping up at school, learning, or making and keeping friends. They may feel worried or sad too often. You know your child is struggling but you don't know how to help. I believe that every child should have the support they need to reach their potential and, most importantly, that every child deserves to be seen, understood, and helped.
As a parent, I know how badly you want your child to be happy, to make friends, and to be successful in school. Certain challenges get in the way of these goals. Your child may have difficulty paying attention, controlling their behavior, keeping up at school, learning, or making and keeping friends. They may feel worried or sad too often. You know your child is struggling but you don't know how to help. I believe that every child should have the support they need to reach their potential and, most importantly, that every child deserves to be seen, understood, and helped.
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Carol Stearn
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Venice, FL 34293 (Online Only)
I offer individual telehealth therapy, through a user-friendly, HIPAA compliant platform to adults and seniors. I accept Medicare, most commercial insurancesand out-of-pocket payment. I have more than 19 years of experience collaborating with clients to successfully address a variety of behavioral, relationship and challenging life issues, including depression, anxiety, trauma, loss, life transitions, substance abuse and infidelity. I utilize a number of therapeutic modalities, depending on the issue to be addressed, including cognitive behavioral, humanistic, self psychology, motivational interviewing and EMDR.
I offer individual telehealth therapy, through a user-friendly, HIPAA compliant platform to adults and seniors. I accept Medicare, most commercial insurancesand out-of-pocket payment. I have more than 19 years of experience collaborating with clients to successfully address a variety of behavioral, relationship and challenging life issues, including depression, anxiety, trauma, loss, life transitions, substance abuse and infidelity. I utilize a number of therapeutic modalities, depending on the issue to be addressed, including cognitive behavioral, humanistic, self psychology, motivational interviewing and EMDR.
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I worked with adults for the past 30 years who may be experiencing symptoms of depression, anxiety, struggling through a developmental transition, those who have had a recent loss and need to grieve, or those having problems in their relationships with their partners. My areas of expertise
include: Trauma Resolution-EMDR Trained,
Sex Therapy-Qualified Therapist State of Florida.
I worked with adults for the past 30 years who may be experiencing symptoms of depression, anxiety, struggling through a developmental transition, those who have had a recent loss and need to grieve, or those having problems in their relationships with their partners. My areas of expertise
include: Trauma Resolution-EMDR Trained,
Sex Therapy-Qualified Therapist State of Florida.
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Are you or a loved one struggling with stress, anxiety or depression? Are your coping skills helping or hurting you? In life, we all experience times when we struggle whether it be with guilt, shame, grief/loss, relationship issues or adjustment to change. With a little help, we can move through this and get to a brighter life. In the 20 years I have been a therapist I have helped many people with these issues. One of my favorite quotes is “If you always do what you always did, you will always get what you always got. If you want something different, do something different.” Counseling is the process that can help with this.
Are you or a loved one struggling with stress, anxiety or depression? Are your coping skills helping or hurting you? In life, we all experience times when we struggle whether it be with guilt, shame, grief/loss, relationship issues or adjustment to change. With a little help, we can move through this and get to a brighter life. In the 20 years I have been a therapist I have helped many people with these issues. One of my favorite quotes is “If you always do what you always did, you will always get what you always got. If you want something different, do something different.” Counseling is the process that can help with this.
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What keeps us in bondage can vary tremendously from one person to another. We know that our past plays a huge part in what keeps us in bondage to pain, thoughts that destroy us rather than move us forward, strife within ourselves and our relationships. We are here to take you through the process of healing the pain, retraining your mind, mending your relationships, and ultimately breaking the chains that keep you from being what God has created you to be.
What keeps us in bondage can vary tremendously from one person to another. We know that our past plays a huge part in what keeps us in bondage to pain, thoughts that destroy us rather than move us forward, strife within ourselves and our relationships. We are here to take you through the process of healing the pain, retraining your mind, mending your relationships, and ultimately breaking the chains that keep you from being what God has created you to be.
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Have life's challenges left you feeling frustrated, overwhelmed, and alone? Does your life transition feel more like you're "stuck", stressed, and unsure what to do? I understand and value working as a team with you in a warm, professional, and safe setting that permits clients the freedom of unconditional acceptance, while exploring how to move forward in life by providing helpful insight and healthy functional tools that encourage restored and positive relationships. As a woman, mother, and grandmother, I have valuable life experience that enhances the counseling process by relating on a personal level to your concerns and unique needs.
Have life's challenges left you feeling frustrated, overwhelmed, and alone? Does your life transition feel more like you're "stuck", stressed, and unsure what to do? I understand and value working as a team with you in a warm, professional, and safe setting that permits clients the freedom of unconditional acceptance, while exploring how to move forward in life by providing helpful insight and healthy functional tools that encourage restored and positive relationships. As a woman, mother, and grandmother, I have valuable life experience that enhances the counseling process by relating on a personal level to your concerns and unique needs.
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Lisa R Richardson
Counselor, LMHC, NCC, IATP, LPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Venice, FL 34293 (Online Only)
As a Master's level Art Therapist, my practice incorporates the creative process with a Humanistic approach to help you develop healthy coping skills to manage emotions, moods, and behaviors. The union of art and psychology helps increase feelings of self-esteem and self-worth as you discover your strengths and life potential. When words are not enough, we use the creative process as a tool to facilitate exploration of beliefs, identifying the root cause of challenges that disrupt balance in daily functioning. In sessions, we will work in areas of mindfulness, identifying and establishing personal boundaries, and managing emotions.
As a Master's level Art Therapist, my practice incorporates the creative process with a Humanistic approach to help you develop healthy coping skills to manage emotions, moods, and behaviors. The union of art and psychology helps increase feelings of self-esteem and self-worth as you discover your strengths and life potential. When words are not enough, we use the creative process as a tool to facilitate exploration of beliefs, identifying the root cause of challenges that disrupt balance in daily functioning. In sessions, we will work in areas of mindfulness, identifying and establishing personal boundaries, and managing emotions.
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As manager of Fully Alive & Renewed LLC, I specialize in individual, couple, and family therapy utilizing neuroscience and faith to address the emotional and psychological disruption formed in the mind which interferes with building and maintaining relationships. This neuroscience and faith approach addresses why and how to heal many of life's issues, like depression, loss, grief, conflict, divorce, and addictions. Heal the mind and experience a new life!
As manager of Fully Alive & Renewed LLC, I specialize in individual, couple, and family therapy utilizing neuroscience and faith to address the emotional and psychological disruption formed in the mind which interferes with building and maintaining relationships. This neuroscience and faith approach addresses why and how to heal many of life's issues, like depression, loss, grief, conflict, divorce, and addictions. Heal the mind and experience a new life!
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Dr. Martin takes a comprehensive, collaborative, and thorough approach to evaluations. Each child is unique and each family has different needs. The end goal of the assessment is to better understand your child and to help create a roadmap of supports and next steps to help your child thrive.
Dr. Martin takes a comprehensive, collaborative, and thorough approach to evaluations. Each child is unique and each family has different needs. The end goal of the assessment is to better understand your child and to help create a roadmap of supports and next steps to help your child thrive.
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Ellen Long
Registered Clinical Social Worker Intern, MSW, CDP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Venice, FL 34292
I am excited and proud that you have made your way to Psychology Today to search for a therapist. It is really a big step towards you being successful with your treatment and goals for the future. I seek to individualize treatment with each person so that they may reach their therapy goals and be successful in achieving their dreams in each season of life.
I am excited and proud that you have made your way to Psychology Today to search for a therapist. It is really a big step towards you being successful with your treatment and goals for the future. I seek to individualize treatment with each person so that they may reach their therapy goals and be successful in achieving their dreams in each season of life.
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Patricia Jo Ryan PhD PA
Psychologist, PhD, MA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Venice, FL 34285 (Online Only)
I am a licensed psychologist with more than 30 years experience in the field of Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (CBT), a powerful cognitive behavioral technique, and an Associate Fellow of the Albert Ellis Institute. I teach people to become their own happier, healthy self. My practice is focused on active-directive strategies to help people gain stability and mental flexibility. I am actively licensed in both Florida and New York State.
I am a licensed psychologist with more than 30 years experience in the field of Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (CBT), a powerful cognitive behavioral technique, and an Associate Fellow of the Albert Ellis Institute. I teach people to become their own happier, healthy self. My practice is focused on active-directive strategies to help people gain stability and mental flexibility. I am actively licensed in both Florida and New York State.
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I have been a psychotherapist for 35+ years, working with individuals, couples and families. Life is a challenge and often presents us with moments that are difficult to handle by ourselves. Seeking counseling is a way of helping us learn how to better understand and cope with those times when we feel stuck. A willingness to reveal our problems, an openness to looking at how we respond to problems and commitment to change are all acts of great courage.
I have been a psychotherapist for 35+ years, working with individuals, couples and families. Life is a challenge and often presents us with moments that are difficult to handle by ourselves. Seeking counseling is a way of helping us learn how to better understand and cope with those times when we feel stuck. A willingness to reveal our problems, an openness to looking at how we respond to problems and commitment to change are all acts of great courage.
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How does your Therapist compare?
Number of Therapists in Venice, FL
100+
Average cost per session
$140
Therapists in Venice, FL who prioritize treating:
95% | Anxiety |
91% | Depression |
77% | Trauma and PTSD |
73% | Relationship Issues |
73% | Coping Skills |
72% | Self Esteem |
69% | Grief |
Average years in practice
17 Years
Top 3 insurances accepted
74% | UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH |
70% | Aetna |
60% | Optum |
How Therapists in Venice, FL see their clients
76% | In Person and Online | |
24% | Online Only |
Gender breakdown
85% | Female | |
15% | Male |
FAQs - About Therapy and Counseling
How can I find a therapist in Venice?
Search for nearby therapists or counselors by inputting your city, town, or suburb; or zip code; or a provider’s name into the search bar. From there, you can filter providers by the issues they treat, cost, insurance, gender, and other factors to find providers who are well-suited to your needs. To navigate between locations within the same country, enter a new city or zip code into the search bar.
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Is everyone in the Psychology Today Therapy Directory a licensed therapist?
The Psychology Today directory lists providers who offer legitimate mental health services to the public, including psychologists, psychiatrists, social workers, and counselors.
Many have been licensed by the country or state where they practice; providers whose license or primary credential has been verified by Psychology Today are signified by a “Verified” symbol. Some clinicians or organizations provide services for which their state or country does not offer licenses, such as pastoral counseling. They may be selectively included without the “Verified” seal.
Many have been licensed by the country or state where they practice; providers whose license or primary credential has been verified by Psychology Today are signified by a “Verified” symbol. Some clinicians or organizations provide services for which their state or country does not offer licenses, such as pastoral counseling. They may be selectively included without the “Verified” seal.
What’s the difference between a psychologist, a therapist, and a counselor?
Therapists, psychologists, and counselors are all licensed mental health professionals. In the US, psychologists have earned a doctoral degree. The terms “therapist” and “counselor” are used somewhat interchangeably, but generally therapists offer longer-term, mental health care, while counselors offer shorter-term care that may focus on one domain, such as marriage, career, or academic challenges.
Clients should consider factors such as insurance coverage and their primary reason(s) for seeking therapy to determine the type of professional best suited to their needs. Someone struggling with mental health challenges such as depression or anxiety, for example, may wish to seek out a clinical psychologist or therapist, while someone navigating career obstacles or marital upheaval may benefit from seeing a counselor who can offer short-term, targeted support.
Clients should consider factors such as insurance coverage and their primary reason(s) for seeking therapy to determine the type of professional best suited to their needs. Someone struggling with mental health challenges such as depression or anxiety, for example, may wish to seek out a clinical psychologist or therapist, while someone navigating career obstacles or marital upheaval may benefit from seeing a counselor who can offer short-term, targeted support.
What type of therapy is right for me?
The type of therapy best suited to a particular individual depends on several factors, including their primary reason for seeking therapy, their preferred timeline (some therapy types last for a set number of sessions, while others are open-ended), and their personality and preferences—some may prefer a more structured approach. For many individuals, multiple types of therapy could provide a good fit.
How much does therapy cost?
The cost of therapy depends on a number of variables, including location and the therapist’s experience and training. On average, a therapy session in the United States could cost between $100 and $200 or more. If you have insurance, the expense of mental health care is typically lower, but it varies based on your insurance plan details and whether you choose an in-network or out-of-network mental healthcare provider.
What are more affordable or low cost therapy solutions?
Many therapists offer sliding scale payments, usually on a limited number of slots, which consists in an agreement between the therapist and a client to pay a reduced rate. Therapists who provide such arrangements often consider the client's income or ability to pay, but the extent of the discount is ultimately at the therapist's discretion. Furthermore, while group therapy may have different goals and benefits compared to individual therapy, it can be a more affordable solution to address certain types of issues.
Is online therapy cheaper than in-person therapy?
Many therapists charge the same amount for online therapy as they do for in-person therapy—though clients may still find this cost-effective if it cuts down on their transportation costs. Health insurance plans often offer equivalent coverage for online and in-person therapy; indeed, in many places, they are legally required to do so. Text-based or on-demand therapy apps may be cheaper than traditional one-on-one psychotherapy; however, the practice may be less effective and is not likely to be covered by insurance.
Is online therapy a good option?
Therapy conducted online can be just as effective as in-person therapy, as long as there is a strong alliance between the client and the therapist. To find a therapist who provides telehealth services to clients in your area, click “Online Therapy” on the directory homepage and search by your city or town or your zip code.
Are therapy sessions confidential?
Confidentiality is a crucial part of the therapeutic relationship. Therapists in the United States are bound by the regulations set out by the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA), which aims to protect sensitive health information. With very few exceptions, a therapist will only discuss their client with others when the client has given their written permission. The instances in which a therapist would be required to disclose personal information are: if a client poses a danger to themselves or others, if the therapist suspects the abuse of a child or an elderly or otherwise dependent adult, or if they are legally forced to by court order. These exceptions to the confidentiality agreement are usually discussed with a client before their first session.