Find a therapist, counselor or psychologist in Tampa, FL

"I've filled up my tool box; now let's fill up yours."

Jillian Wade is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) who specializes in treating anxiety, depression, domestic violence, and grief in children, individuals, and couples. She has 10 years of experience in the mental health field.

Jillian completed her Master of Social Work (MSW) at the University of Central Florida. While obtaining her LCSW she found a passion for hospice and worked in end-of-life care. Jillian builds on teaching and practicing appropriate coping skills that are proven to be effective at enhancing happiness and well-being.

Jillian enjoys helping others. She seeks to meet people where they are and offer support and guidance. She will create a personalized treatment plan that meets your specific needs, utilizing a person-centered approach, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), mindfulness, and solution-focused therapy.

"Thank you for taking the courageous step to embark upon this new journey in your life! Although it is your journey, know that you are not alone and I am here to walk with you and provide you with the support, guidance, and enlightenment that you are seeking."

Kate Jaramillo is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) with nearly 15 years of experience working with youth, adolescents, adults, and families to improve their mental health. She specializes in addressing issues related to trauma, anxiety, depression, stress, life transitions, relationship issues, parenting issues, and more.

Kate Jaramillo earned her master's degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from St. Thomas University. She also completed a certification in loss and healing and a certification in traumas, completed two additional years of post-graduate study, passed the advanced national clinical board, and gained her professional license in the state of Florida afterward. Jessica has chosen to continue her education by taking hundreds of hours of additional courses in the neurobiology of trauma, grief and loss, abuse recovery, child development, parenting, and communication.

We all encounter obstacles in our lives. Kate is confident that she will be able to assist you on this journey by providing you with enlightenment and new techniques that will enable you to be able to cope with whatever challenges or obstacles you may be facing in life. If you are wanting to embark on this new journey, schedule an appointment with her today!

Fritz Potter is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) with 23 years of experience working with children, single parents, families, veterans, and the homeless. From his learnings and experience, Fritz has helped clients with a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, anger, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)/trauma, substance abuse, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), and attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Fritz also counsels people who have experienced physical and emotional abuse.

Fritz completed his first master's degree in Human Relations at the University of Oklahoma and his Master of Arts (MA) in Mental Health Counseling at Argosy University. He is a Master’s Level Certified Addiction Professional (MCAP) and certified by the National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC). Fritz was honorably discharged from the United States Air Force in 1995. His counseling style is compassionate and kind with direction. Fritz believes in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and empathy, and does not believe in stigmatizing labels. His approach combines solution focused, cognitive-behavioral, emotional, humanistic, holistic, and sometimes spiritual therapies. 

Fritz Potter will adapt the dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs. His compassion and empathy with his clients’ suffering, and his promotion of change through action, help his clients feel safe and understood, and relieves symptoms. It takes courage to seek help to fulfill a happier and productive life by taking steps towards change. If you are ready to take that first step, contact Fritz. He is here to guide, support, and empower you.

With over 10 years of clinical experience behind him Robert employs a broad range of mind and body focused therapies to help individuals and couples live more caring and productive lives. Robert likes to say that he meets clients “where they are” to collaboratively help them though what is keeping them from becoming their most authentic selves; be it anxiety, depression, anger or social isolation. Robert has years of experience assisting men of all ages live up to their fullest emotional potential; helping them to mend or build strong emotional relationships. A graduate of the Psychological Counseling: Art Therapy program at the Adler University in Chicago he brings special care and sensitivity to the powerfully emotional work of helping sexual assault and trauma survivors rebuild their lives and relationships. Robert believes if you are ready to take a different path towards relating to yourself and to others, to create space for new possibilities, he is here to help you start that journey.

"As a Latina female with a disability I understand the unique needs of the Latinx community."

Naida Cruz is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 13 years of experience working with adults in psychiatric, medical, and oncology settings. She utilizes strength-based, solution-focused therapy with adults ages 18+ facing various areas of difficulty including depression, anxiety, distress, difficulty coping, and adjusting to life changes related to medical and oncology diagnosis. She also provides services to adults, children, and family members coping with a loved one's Alzheimer's and Dementia diagnosis. Naida is able to provide services to both English- and Spanish-speaking patients.

Naida works with clients to help them use their strengths and skills to self-advocate and support themselves during difficult situations they are encountering in their life. The cognitive-behavioral approach is used to help clients work not only on changing behaviors but also the ways they think and respond to the different situations in their life and identify healthier ways to cope and react to the various stressors. Solution-focused and task-oriented are other approaches when working with clients with multiple stressors in their lives.

"Life can be stressful and complex on its own, but add chronic and acute medical and oenological diagnoses that cause significant distress and lead to difficulties coping and adjusting to these changes," says Naida. "Feel free to reach out to me if you are interested in working on coping and adjusting to these changes in a healthy way for you and your loved ones."

Glenda Collins is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with over 8 years of experience assisting adults and seniors who are seeking assistance in coping with anxiety, depression, ADHD, behavioral issues, undeveloped coping skills, trauma, OCD, panic disorders, difficult life transitions, chronic stress or illness, and much more. 

Glenda utilizes an eclectic approach to therapy, including cognitive behavioral approaches (CBT) culturally-sensitive methods, end-of-life or hospice modalities, motivational interviewing, narrative-based treatment, and solutions-focused brief therapy (SFBT). She takes great care to offer every client an individualized treatment plan that fits their unique needs. 

Work together with Glenda to start addressing the roadblocks along your journey toward better mental health. As a team, you can start to identify what needs to change, and what can be strengthened as you learn to remain present and grounded in each passing moment.