Relational Psychotherapy therapists in Palm Bay, FL
Browse Relational Psychotherapy therapists in Palm Bay, Florida. Compare credentials, specialties and therapeutic approach. Contact a therapist to learn more.
Asher Lipner
Psychologist, Ph.D., SRT
I believe good therapy is more than symptom management. It’s about helping people understand themselves more honestly, develop greater emotional awareness, and build a life that feels more grounded, connected, and authentic.
Many of the people I work with feel stuck in patterns they don’t fully understand — anxiety, shame, compulsive behaviors, emotional disconnection, relationship struggles, or cycles of secrecy and self-criticism. Often, these struggles are not simply about “bad habits” or lack of willpower, but about deeper emotional and relational dynamics that have never been fully understood or addressed.
My style is warm, direct, thoughtful, and engaged. I aim to create a space where people can speak openly about subjects that are difficult to discuss elsewhere, without feeling judged, dismissed, or reduced to a diagnosis. I believe meaningful therapy requires both compassion and honesty: the ability to understand pain without losing sight of accountability, growth, and change.
I have particular experience helping individuals and couples struggling with compulsive sexual behavior, pornography addiction, betrayal trauma, intimacy difficulties, anxiety, shame, and trauma-related issues. I also work extensively with clients from religious and culturally sensitive communities, where these struggles often carry additional layers of secrecy, fear, and isolation.
Therapy can help people move from surviving on autopilot toward living with greater clarity, presence, integrity, and connection — both to themselves and to the people they care about most.
25 Years Experience
Online in Palm Bay, FL
Staci Des Rault
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, LMHC. M.Div
One of my favorite things about being a therapist is being able to support people in reclaiming power in their lives. I value the privilege of holding a safe space for people to process their deepest fears, struggles, and pain, but also to bear witness to their celebrations and victories, no matter how big or small. Diagnoses and labels can be helpful flashlights to help us find our way, but ultimately, therapy should be about having a safe place to come where you can be your full authentic self.
14 Years Experience
Online in Palm Bay, FL (Online Only)
Beth Kurland
Psychologist, Ph.D.
As a licensed clinical psychologist, I draw on mind-body approaches and other evidence-based therapies to help people navigate anxiety, stress, stress related health challenges, life transitions, depression, grief, relationship issues, and times of feeling stuck. Over more than three decades in practice, I’ve witnessed the profound capacity we each have to heal and grow through therapy. I view this work as a collaborative process—one grounded in safety, trust, and genuine connection—where together we can explore how to help you move toward greater balance, resilience, and fulfillment. When the mind, body, and heart come into alignment, new possibilities for living fully begin to emerge.
32 Years Experience
Online in Palm Bay, FL
Esra Nihan Bridge
Marriage and Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Are you struggling in your relationships? Feeling stuck in unhealthy patterns, caught in the same arguments, or unsure if things can truly get better? Do you feel hopeless about the future of your relationship? Whether you're facing conflict, trust issues, or emotional wounds from the past, you don’t have to go through it alone. With the right support meaningful, healthy connections can be restored. Together, we can work toward positive change and help you build the fulfilling relationships you deserve.
19 Years Experience
Online in Palm Bay, FL (Online Only)
Joe Groninga
Psychologist, PsyD, LP
I know choosing a therapist can be difficult. I like to provide an atmosphere that is collaborative, nurturing, and focused on helping you achieve your goals. I do this using therapeutic techniques that are evidenced-based which means these methods have consistently been shown effective through research. I make every effort to balance kindness with a focus on getting you to where you want to be. This balance results in people feeling understood while creating meaningful change.
21 Years Experience
Online in Palm Bay, FL
Palm Bay is the largest city on Florida's Space Coast, a sprawling affordable community of aerospace and defense workers — L3Harris is the area's anchor employer — alongside retirees and young families. Mental health needs include defense-industry job-cycle stress, hurricane anxiety, and the thin service infrastructure of a city that grew faster than its institutions. Brevard County providers and telehealth anchor access.
Relational Psychotherapy therapists in Palm Bay, FL Statistics
Relational Psychotherapy therapists in Palm Bay, FL average 16 years of experience and charge around $204 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The most commonly treated issues are Anxiety or Fears (77%), Depression (70%), and Stress (56%).
Average years in practice
16 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$204
Accept insurance
41%
Offer sliding scale
41%
Gender ID
| 64% |
Female |
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| 28% |
Male |
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| 5% |
Non-Binary |
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| 3% |
Gender Fluid |
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Session Type
| 57% |
In Person and Online |
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| 43% |
Online Only |
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Top Specialties
| 77% | Anxiety or Fears |
| 70% | Depression |
| 56% | Stress |
| 55% | Relationship and Marriage Counseling |
| 54% | Trauma and PTSD |
| 52% | Self Esteem |
| 43% | Loss or Grief |
Ages Served
| 99% | Adult |
| 69% | Young Adult |
| 55% | Senior |
| 32% | Teen |
| 15% | Children |
Client Focus
| 51% | Women |
| 49% | LGBTQ+ |
| 35% | Men |
| 30% | Hispanic / Latino |
| 25% | Black / African American |