Self Psychology Therapists in Tampa, FL

I specialize in helping individuals navigate anxiety, self-esteem, second guessing, doubt, depression, life transitions, and relationship challenges with more clarity and confidence. Whether you are looking to better understand yourself, break unhelpful patterns, or reconnect with your inner sense of strength, our work together is grounded in real conversations, deep insight, and practical tools for lasting change. This is done from the comfort of your own space.

I aim to build on your strengths (even if you aren't sure you have any!), and help you find clarity in what you want in life, and how to get there. By gaining insight into the origins of your concerns, and patterns in relationships, you can be more intentional in how to engage with others and how to cope better with challenges. I provide honest and direct feedback to my clients, with sensitivity to how you might recieve it. I believe strongly in authenticity and compassion.

My goal is to help you identify and resolve issues that may be preventing you from getting more of what you want in life. My style is warm and empathic, yet I can be challenging when it is needed in order to achieve growth.

"David Essel's mission is to inspire individuals to effortlessly recognize their own unique gifts and to become more alive, successful and happy in every area of their lives!" Dr. Wayne Dyer

I am an experienced Substance Abuse Counselor and have learned the best way to communicate about any situation is to LISTEN. Put yourself in the other persons position and listen for what they want you to acknowledge. Communication is the key to finding a solution. The secret is that you have to be ready to hear and see the truth to move forward.

Tampa is a rapidly growing city with a significant military presence at MacDill AFB, creating sustained demand for therapists who specialize in military trauma, deployment-related adjustment, and the challenges of veteran and military family life. The city's growth has brought a large influx of transplants from the Northeast and Midwest, and therapists frequently address the adjustment, social isolation, and identity shifts common among people rebuilding their lives in a new city. Tampa General Hospital and AdventHealth serve as major institutional mental health anchors, with a growing private practice community concentrated in South Tampa, Hyde Park, and the New Tampa corridor. Many Tampa therapists now offer telehealth, making it easier to serve clients spread across Hillsborough and Pinellas counties.

Gender ID

	50%	Female
	50%	Male

Session Type

	61%	In Person and Online
	39%	Online Only

Top Specialties

89%	Depression
72%	Anxiety or Fears
67%	Stress
61%	Self Esteem
61%	Social Anxiety
56%	Relationship and Marriage Counseling
50%	ADHD

Ages Served

100%	Adult
67%	Young Adult
61%	Senior
39%	Teen

Client Focus

44%	LGBTQ+
44%	Women
39%	Men
28%	Military / Veterans
22%	Black / African American

Self Psychology therapists in Tampa, Florida FL

Dr. Michelle Solomon

Erica Hart

Dr. Tara Thompson

David Essel, M.S., O.M.

Patricia Scholl