Find a therapist, counselor or psychologist in Clearwater, FL

Brett Burlone is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in the state of Florida who has 18 years of experience partnering with young adults and adults. Brett has served many people with a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, relationship issues, addiction, and specialized experience in work with the LGBTQIA communities. He completed his Bachelor in Psychology from Florida Atlantic University and received his Masters in Counseling and Psychology from Troy University. Brett’s counseling style is genuine and direct. He believes in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. His approach is client-centered, with a focus of motivational interviewing to help encourage change. He wants to help work on agreed upon goals, and help bring awareness to you. He is adaptable to assist with your circumstances and specific needs. Brett thinks it takes courage to come to counseling. He finds that being vulnerable safely with someone helps bring the possibility of improvement, awareness, and a better sense of self. He looks forward to working with you!

"As a trans woman and a person of the Jewish faith, I understand issues surrounding personal identity and feeling marginalized."

Jennifer Marvin is a 61-year-old Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LHMC) with over 40 years of experience working in various parts of the mental health field. She specializes in working with adolescents and adults in order to help them find solutions and relief, especially those who are suffering from substance and alcohol use-related problems, addiction, anxiety, depression, and gender identity and transgender concerns. 

Jennifer completed her Master's degree in Mental Health Counseling from Webster University-Orlando. Jennifer utilizes multiple approaches including cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), rational emotive therapy (REBT), empathic listening, solutions-focused therapy (SFT), and behavioral therapy (BT). 

Jennifer is ready to help you to explore your options and solutions in order to ease your experience through life's challenges. If you are ready to make positive changes and to work towards resolving the issues that are holding you back, schedule an appointment to see her today.

"As a board-certified clinician (BCC), I understand the importance of self-care and maintaining a balance in your life. "

Dr. Samantha Bickram is a Licensed Clinical Psychotherapist (LCP) who has worked for over 14 years in hospitals and mental health settings. Dr. Bickram specializes in helping clients to manage stress, anxiety, self-esteem, confidence issues, cope with depression, trauma, and parenting issues. She help you gain new perspectives and learn the techniques that support your lifestyle and address the challenges you are seeking therapy for.

Dr. Bickram completed her Doctoral degree in Psychology at Keiser University. Dr. Bickram also holds a Master’s degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from Nova Southeastern University and a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology and Addictions. Dr. Bickram specializes in mindfulness, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), motivational interviewing, and solutions-focused therapy (SFT).This, coupled with her professional experience, enables her to provide the guidance and support her clients are seeking.

We all go through challenges in life. Dr. Bickram is confident that she would be able to support you on your journey to gain new perspectives and techniques that allow you to cope with whatever you may be struggling with. If you are ready to do the work, schedule an appointment with her today.

"I am a compassionate, progressive therapist who uses a modern approach to therapy that includes social justice, affirmation of self, and accountability at the heart of each session. "

Willow McGinty is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) who has 6 years of experience in the mental health field. Willow has worked within the foster care system, addiction recovery systems, within public schools, as a supervisor to the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, and through providing consultation to large corporations about creating environments that promote mental wellbeing. She provides feminist, anti-racist perspectives to empower clients of all identities and intersections. 

Willow completed both her bachelor’s degree in Psychology and her master’s degree in Mental Health Counseling at the University of Central Florida. She maintains healthy, professional relationships with her clients while offering a down-to-earth counseling experience. Willow’s philosophy of care is nuanced and person-centered. She utilizes cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) techniques to improve her clients' abilities to cope with life’s stressors. 

Willow helps her clients share their story by offering a safe, nonjudgmental therapeutic environment. She provides genuine empathy and thoughtful insights into her clients’ concerns in a collaborative approach to care. Willow acknowledges concerns related to systemic oppression and the shortfalls of certain therapeutic approaches with marginalized communities in order to implement courses of treatment best suited to competently address her clients' needs. You can trust Willow to be affirming. She provides supportive therapy for people of all walks of life who have the desire to grow into their best self. 

"As a queer woman married to a transgender man, with many years serving LGBTQ+ communities, I have a heart for marginalized communities. "

Margaret Keig is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with 15 years of experience collaborating with adults, teens, couples, and families seeking help with depression, anxiety, life transitions, trauma, addictions, grief and loss, relationship issues, sexuality, and spirituality. Additionally, she is a premarital course provider in Orange County, FL and is pursuing a sex therapy certification at Modern Sex Therapy Institutes. Margaret has many years of experience with LGBTQ+ communities, including work in HIV/AIDS and gender identity. 

Margaret received her Master of Science in Counseling with an emphasis in Marriage and Family Therapy from San Diego State University. She primarily utilizes solution-focused, motivational interviewing, EMDR, and Gottman Method approaches to therapy. 

Margaret tailors treatment to meet the needs of the individual, couple, or family. She strives to develop a nonjudgmental relationship with all clients and collaborate to build on your strengths, reach your goals, and live the life you imagine.

"As a therapist, I am here to support you on your journey, whatever it may look like!"

Jeannie Marcelin is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who works with individuals, couples, and families of all ages as they navigate major life events including career, divorce, separation, relationships, and parenting. Jeannie supports adolescents and their families in areas of stress management, anxiety, depression, behavioral issues, trauma, grief, and LGBTQ+ issues. As a native Haitian Creole speaker, she provides bilingual services, enabling her to reach more members of the community.

Jeannie completed her Master of Science in Marriage and Family Therapy at St. Thomas University. She uses evidence-based modalities to bring about realistic change in the lives of her clients, including mindfulness, cognitive behavioral therapy, cognitive processing therapy, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused therapy.

Jeannie creates a safe space for clients to show up as they are and where they can develop a strong therapeutic relationship. If you are overwhelmed and struggling, you are not alone. Jeannie is ready to provide support and guidance through challenges so you can achieve positive change.

"As a person who loves helping people, I will be there for you every step of the way. "

Ana Jarzin is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in the state of Florida with more than 9 years of experience partnering with adults seeking help with OCD, hoarding disorder, trauma, depression, anxiety, life transitions, stress, academic and work issues, anger management, self-injurious behaviors, self-esteem, parenting, grief, and bereavement. 

She completed her Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Argosy University. Ana believes that the most effective counseling relationship employs client-centered and strengths-based treatments that are personalized for each client’s personal goals, strengths, barriers, and needs. She provides a supportive and engaging counseling atmosphere in which clients play an active role in their recovery process and are treated with the utmost dignity and respect.

Ana is ready to help you move forward in achieving your personal goals with confidence. Call or go online to schedule your first session with her; together, as a team, you'll conquer and address the most important challenges you're faced with.