Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapists in Saint Petersburg, Florida FL
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Dr. Cheryl D La Rotta
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, Ph.D, LMHC
I believe that healing isn’t about being 'fixed'; it’s about rediscovering the person you were before challenges told you who to be. My practice is built on the belief that a safe, non-judgmental space is the ultimate catalyst for change. Here, we move at your pace, trading 'shoulds' for self-compassion. Together, we’ll navigate your unique story with a blend of professional expertise and genuine human connection, ensuring you feel seen, heard, and empowered to lead a more authentic life. Your journey will not be alone.
15 Years Experience
In-Person in Saint Petersburg, FL 33716
Online in Saint Petersburg, FL Florida
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Michael Zamrin
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, MSW, MA
I have extensive experience providing psychotherapy to individuals and couples navigating a range of concerns, including relationship challenges, work-related stress, depression, and anxiety. In addition, I’ve completed advanced training in mind-body approaches for chronic pain, including many hours of study in Pain Reprocessing Therapy and related techniques aimed at reducing—and in some cases eliminating—chronic pain.
My approach to therapy is warm, collaborative, and grounded in evidence-based practices. I support individuals and couples in working through life’s challenges with greater self-awareness, confidence, and purpose. Whether you’re going through a transition, feeling emotionally stuck, or seeking more clarity and direction, I provide a safe and supportive space to explore your goals and move past what’s holding you back.
With compassion, practical tools, and a deep respect for each client’s unique story, I help people tap into their strengths, clarify their values, and take meaningful steps toward a more fulfilling life.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with a Master’s in Social Work from the University of Pennsylvania. I look forward to connecting and supporting you on your journey.
36 Years Experience
Online in Saint Petersburg, FL Florida (Online Only)
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Cassandra Gustama
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, LMHC
What sets my practice apart is the space I create for you to slow down, be yourself, and feel understood without judgment. I work with adults who are tired of carrying everything alone and are looking for a supportive yet challenging, collaborative approach to navigating life's challenges. My hope is that each session leaves you feeling more connected to yourself, more hopeful, and a little less alone.
3 Years Experience
Online in Saint Petersburg, FL Florida (Online Only)
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Jenn Zatopek
Counselor/Therapist, LPC, EMDR
As a practicing EMDR counselor + mindfulness facilitator with fifteen years of clinical experience, I've got a broad range of skills, training, and expertise to help my people overcome a wide variety of difficulties, take back their power, and thrive. Together we'll build upon your innate strengths and formulate a treatment plan with goals you choose. It really is my delight to create a safe and supportive space for you to build the life you were born to create. Let's walk the road of wellness together!
15 Years Experience
Online in Saint Petersburg, FL Florida (Online Only)
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Cindy Yu
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT
Cindy Yu is a bilingual (English and Mandarin Chinese) Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in the states of Florida, Alabama, and Illinois. She is well-trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Therapy, solution-focused therapy, Bowen’s theory, Gottman Method, CBT, and more. Cindy believes that each client is comprised of unique yet charismatic components such as personal upbringings, religious beliefs, and cultural backgrounds, that all contribute to narrate a cohesive personal story. This fundamental ideology has cultivated her into offering her clients unconditional positive regard and respect, while tailoring her treatment orientations to better serve each client’s individuality. Her passion is to help individuals, couples, and families to understand the misunderstood, to discover hope from the hopelessness, to speak the unspoken, and to seek possibilities through the impossible. Cindy also has a background in the medical field where she has obtained a strong foundational knowledge for medical diagnosis and medications. She understands the intricacy between medical burden and mental health.
5 Years Experience
Online in Saint Petersburg, FL Florida (Online Only)
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Laura S Mindell
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC
Laura understands how experiences in our life can cause us to feel " off balance". She compassionately listens and supports clients as well as offer a therapeutic relationship that provides clients an opportunity to emotionally move forward, heal, and rekindle happiness during challenging times.
13 Years Experience
In-Person Near Saint Petersburg, FL
Online in Saint Petersburg, FL Florida
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Dr. Kelsi Clayson
Psychologist, Psy.D.
My approach to therapy is warm, collaborative, and grounded in genuine connection—with a touch of humor along the way. I support clients through life’s challenges, including anxiety, depression, unresolved trauma, relational struggles, and major transitions. Together, we’ll explore the patterns that support your well-being and those that may be holding you back, always with a focus on your unique values, needs, and goals. Drawing from evidence-based therapies, I tailor our work to help you feel empowered, deepen self-understanding, and move toward meaningful change. Taking this step toward healing is courageous, and I’m here to walk alongside you as you create the life you want.
8 Years Experience
In-Person Near Saint Petersburg, FL
Online in Saint Petersburg, FL Florida
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Marcy Miller
Pre-Licensed Professional, Ph.D.
People often come to therapy feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or unsure of what they’re even feeling. You might know something isn’t right, but not yet have the words for it, or you may feel pulled in different directions, unsure which part of you to trust.
In our work together, we slow things down and make space for what’s happening beneath the surface. Rather than rushing toward solutions, I help you understand your emotional world in a way that feels clear, grounded, and meaningful. My approach is collaborative and deeply relational. We pay attention not just to what you’re going through, but to how you experience yourself and others in those moments. Many clients find that they begin to feel more organized internally: emotions that once felt confusing or overwhelming start to make sense. You may notice greater self-compassion, more confidence in your decisions, and a stronger sense of who you are and what you need.
I bring an attachment-informed, evidence-based approach to therapy, drawing on models such as Emotionally Focused Individual Therapy (EFIT). I work to stay closely attuned to you as an individual, moving at your pace as we explore your history, your relationships, and how they’re shaping your experience right now. Therapy with me is not about fixing you, but about helping you understand yourself more fully and respond to your life with greater clarity and intention. Above all, I aim to create a space where you feel genuinely seen, respected, and supported—where nothing important about your experience has to be minimized, rushed, or handled alone.
6 Years Experience
In-Person Near Saint Petersburg, FL
Online in Saint Petersburg, FL Florida
St. Petersburg has undergone rapid transformation as an arts and culture hub, attracting young creatives, LGBTQ+ residents, and a growing tech community, and therapists here frequently work with identity exploration, life transitions, and the pressures of building an unconventional career in a mid-size city. The city has a well-established LGBTQ+ community centered around the Grand Central District, and affirming therapists are well represented relative to the city's size. St. Anthony's Hospital and Bayfront Health St. Petersburg provide institutional mental health resources alongside a growing private practice community. Many St. Pete therapists serve clients across the wider Tampa Bay area, making the region's therapeutic resources interconnected regardless of which side of the bay clients live on.
Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapists in Saint Petersburg, Florida Statistics
Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapists in Saint Petersburg, Florida average 16 years of experience and charge around $180 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The most commonly treated issues are Anxiety or Fears (81%), Trauma and PTSD (72%), and Depression (68%).
Average years in practice
16 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$180
Accept insurance
52%
Offer sliding scale
40%
Gender ID
| 64% |
Female |
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| 28% |
Male |
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| 4% |
Non-Binary |
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| 4% |
Gender Fluid |
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Session Type
| 52% |
In Person and Online |
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| 48% |
Online Only |
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Top Specialties
| 81% | Anxiety or Fears |
| 72% | Trauma and PTSD |
| 68% | Depression |
| 55% | Relationship and Marriage Counseling |
| 55% | Self Esteem |
| 54% | Stress |
| 50% | Loss or Grief |
Ages Served
| 100% | Adult |
| 73% | Young Adult |
| 58% | Senior |
| 45% | Teen |
| 19% | Children |
Client Focus
| 58% | Women |
| 47% | LGBTQ+ |
| 44% | Men |
| 33% | Christian |
| 28% | Military / Veterans |