In-Person in Sarasota, FL 34240
Online in Multiple States
Alabama, Florida, Indiana, Louisiana, Michigan, Montana, Nevada, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Tennessee, Virginia, Washington, Wisconsin
At Gulf Shores Counseling Center, our clients find a comfortable, warm environment along with knowledgeable and experienced mental health therapists who employ therapeutic techniques that are useful in bringing about the changes that our clients are seeking in their lives. Our counseling services will provide the positive solutions that clients both want and need to achieve emotional and mental balance and improved well being. Whether you’re navigating anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, life transitions, or stress, our team is here to support you with personalized treatment tailored to your goals.
Client Focus
Session Format: Couple, Family, Individual sessions.
Age Specialty: Adult, Senior, Teen, Young Adult
Demographic Expertise: LGBTQ+, Men, Military / Veterans, Persons with Disabilities, Women clients.
Treatment Approach
- Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) Helps people accept difficult thoughts and feelings instead of fighting them, while committing to actions that reflect their values. It blends mindfulness with practical behavior strategies.
- Behavioral Therapy Uses learning techniques like reinforcement and practice to change unwanted behaviors. It is often applied to phobias, anxiety, and habits.
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) One of the most widely used approaches, CBT helps people identify unhelpful thoughts and replace them with healthier patterns. It is effective for anxiety, depression, and many other concerns.
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Combines CBT with mindfulness to help regulate emotions, tolerate stress, and build stronger relationships. Originally designed for borderline personality disorder, it’s now used more broadly.
- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) A structured therapy that uses guided eye movements to help process traumatic memories. It is widely recognized for treating PTSD and trauma-related conditions.
- Motivational Interviewing (MI) A collaborative, client-centered approach that strengthens motivation for change. It is especially effective for addictions and health behaviors.
- Play Therapy Uses toys, games, and creative play to help children express emotions. It is especially useful when children can’t fully verbalize their feelings.
- Psychoeducational Therapy Provides education and coping tools about mental health conditions. It empowers clients with knowledge and practical skills.
- Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) Focuses on solutions and future goals rather than past problems. It is practical, short-term, and goal-driven.
Approach Description: We offer therapy sessions that support the goals for change that our clients are seeking for themselves. Once we both understand what changes our clients want in their life, than we can explore the interventions that best support the therapeutic work we will do together. If you’re looking for accessible, professional mental health care that prioritizes connection, understanding, and real progress, we’re here to help.
Education & Credentials
Gulf Shores Counseling Center LCSW
- Female, Male
- License # SW10295
- Licensed in FL
- Practicing Since 1997
Education: Our therapists hold Master's Degrees in either Social Work or Mental Health Counseling.
Finances
Fees
- Average Session Fee $100.00
- Affordable sliding scale therapy: apply if you may be eligible.
- When a client requests a reduced fee for services they will be required to submit income verification to determine the appropriate reduction in fee for their unique circumstances.
- Accepts Insurance
- Blue Cross/Blue Shield, Cigna, Aetna, United Healthcare, Optum, Oscar, Oxford, Magellan, Ambetter, Medicare, Medicare Advantage, EAP plans
Gulf Shores Counseling Center Practice Details
Therapy Sessions
- Available In-Person in Sarasota, FL 34240
- Available Online for residents of Multiple States Alabama, Florida, Indiana, Louisiana, Michigan, Montana, Nevada, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Tennessee, Virginia, Washington, Wisconsin
- Online Therapy Details: We conduct telehealth sessions with audio and video through Headway and their secure platform or through Therapy Notes and their secure platform
Gulf Shores Counseling Center is located in Sarasota, Florida and operates with morning, afternoon, evening and weekend hours to meet with clients for psychotherapy sessions. Our therapists all possess Master's Degrees from accredited universities and programs in social work and/or mental health specialties. To help our clients with accessing cost effective therapy services, we are contracted with commercial insurance plans such as Blue Cross/Blue Shield, Cigna, Aetna, United Healthcare as well Medicare, Medicare Advantage plans, EAP plans and we offer reduced self pay rates for those individuals without insurance. We provide in person therapy services as well as telehealth services utilizing secure platforms with both audio and video capability.