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Welcome! I applaud your decision to improve the quality of your life. I look forward to meeting you and join in your journey towards healing and personal success. Together we will design a path to learn tools to manage anxiety, obsessions, intrusive thoughts and distress. I look forward to helping you attain your personal goals .  

I have come to the field of psychotherapy following a diverse and meandering path. I consider myself a fellow traveler, working on my own growth and transformation, while in service to my clients. Supporting others along the way in their suffering and joy has been integral to my journey. ​  

You understand yourself pretty well. You can name what's wrong. And yet here you are, still anxious, still exhausted, still wondering why nothing quite shifts. My sessions are warm and honest, built on trust before anything else. We work at your pace, looking at what's keeping you where you are and what a different life might actually feel like. Reach out for a free 15-minute call to see if we're a good fit.  

I am a Christian Counselor that believes in a holistic approach to mental well-being and physical wellness. I am proficient with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Narrative Therapy, SFBT (Solution Focused Based Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Reality and Person-Centered Therapy to help the client "move through" and process through the areas they are stuck. I believe that everyone benefits from the skills learned in therapy.  

My practice is a safe, comfortable and welcoming environment where my clients come to work through the challenges they are facing in their lives. For more than 20 years, I have devoted my professional life to helping people overcome their difficulties. My therapeutic style if affirming, compassionate and highly directive. I am not the kind of therapist who sits there and nods at you without ever offering any real counseling. If you are looking for a down-to-earth therapist who wants you to get better rather than keep you in therapy for years on end, we'd be a good fit. The purpose of therapy is to facilitate POSITIVE CHANGE. Let's get to work so you can realize a happy, peaceful and satisfying life.  

Life can be full of twists and turns, ups and downs. Utilizing many modalities to provide a framework for your growth and learning by first meeting you exactly where you are, is the foundation of my practice. I help you navigate the twists and turns and the ups and downs by offering a safe space to explore your history of trauma, abuse, loss, grief, and transitions. I specialize in trauma and grief work as I have walked this path as a young widow. You've made this first step towards an abundant life - take the next step and reach out for a free consultation to make sure we're the right fit.  

You were never meant to carry this pain alone. If trauma, PTSD, complex PTSD (CPTSD), flashbacks, or nightmares are keeping you stuck in survival mode, you are not weak and you are not broken. Whether you feel trapped by childhood trauma, domestic abuse, anxiety, or painful memories, healing is possible. You deserve peace. You deserve safety. You deserve to feel whole again. Together, we can use trauma therapy and EMDR to help you move beyond fear, release the weight of the past, and create the life you have longed for. 📞 Reach out today to begin your trauma recovery journey.  

Longing to feel more free in your life, more self accepting, more connected and more powerfully YOU? Let's talk.  

In a session with me, I will be honest but also supportive. My goal is to get you to a place where you do not need me because we have worked together to help you build a supportive and fulfilling life. To that end, I will incorporate counseling in emotional processing, interpersonal communication, self-care, and career into your sessions because it is our whole lives that determine our happiness and ability to handle stress. I have about 10 years of experience as a psychotherapist. Before becoming a therapist, I worked in business as an efficiencies expert. I have a wide variety of experience from my time in business working in IT and business administration in various markets (from finance to manufacturing). My decision to become a therapist was based on my need to restart my life more happily and healthily a little over 10 years ago. I take a more existential approach to psychotherapy and utilize other approaches such as CBT and DBT and teach about the brain and how it reacts to stress.  

Our relationships—with partners, family, friends, and ourselves—shape so much of how we move through the world. I work with adults, adolescents, and couples navigating relationship challenges, anxiety, trauma, identity concerns, parenting, self-esteem, and life transitions. My approach is warm, relational, and insight-oriented, helping clients better understand longstanding patterns, deepen self-awareness, and create meaningful, lasting change. I have particular expertise in perinatal mental health, cultural identity and immigration, attachment, and ketamine-assisted psychotherapy (KAP).  

Parents of tweens and teens rarely call because of one clear problem. They call because something shifted, their kid stopped talking, and the house feels tense in a way it did not last year. I work with tweens and teens between 11 and 18 who are anxious, down on themselves, quick to anger, or struggling with friendships, and I work with their parents at the same time. Before joining Evidence Based Psychological Care I spent a year and a half as a school-based therapist, which means I have watched these patterns play out during the school day and not only in a parent's description of them. In session I am active rather than quiet. We name what sets a teen off, we build skills they will use, and we work on what happens at home. I have appointments after school, in the evening, and on Saturday mornings, and I can usually see a new family within the week.  

Everyone experiences distressing or overwhelming challenges at different points in life. Many people struggle to manage these inevitable difficulties, get stuck and then subsequently feel defined by their emotional pain. This can negatively impact relationships, ambitions, work and self-worth. I believe in people’s inherent right to live meaningful and joyful lives and in their ability to choose how to respond to life’s challenges. I support my clients through their courageous process of self-exploration and self-compassion.  

Are you feeling disconnected, frustrated or overwhelmed? Do you find it a struggle to build close, intimate relationships or to deeply connect to those closest to you? If you are looking to improve the quality of you most important relationships or to feel more skillful in building new relationships, I would look forward to working with you.  

I believe therapy works best when it feels like a genuine, collaborative relationship—one where you can speak freely and be met with curiosity rather than judgment. My approach is thoughtful and attuned, helping you make sense of patterns, emotions, and experiences at your own pace. Together, we’ll explore what’s getting in the way and work toward a deeper understanding that can open up new possibilities for how you relate to yourself and others.  

I work with adults and couples navigating anxiety, perfectionism, self-worth issues, and relationship stress. My style is supportive, collaborative, and rooted in evidence-based methods like Internal Family Systems and CBT. Therapy is a space to slow down, make sense of your story, and feel more connected to yourself and others. Let’s talk about what’s weighing on you.  

As a postdoctoral psychology fellow with over a decade of professional experience, I, Dr. Alejandro Sanchez, am dedicated to providing compassionate and evidence-based therapy to individuals, couples, and families in Sarasota, Venice, and surrounding areas in Florida. My practice focuses on helping clients navigate a variety of mental health challenges, including anxiety, depression, trauma, and relationship issues. I hold a Doctorate in Clinical Psychology from Nova Southeastern University and a bachelor’s degree from Florida International University. My therapeutic approach combines various methodologies, including humanistic, cognitive-behavioral (CBT), trauma-focused, dialectical (DBT), and relational life therapy, with the goal of facilitating positive change for my patients. At Davenport Psychology, I strive to create a safe and supportive environment where clients can explore their thoughts and feelings, develop coping strategies, and achieve personal growth. I believe in the power of the therapeutic relationship to foster healing and transformation, and I am passionate about guiding my clients on their journey to mental wellness. Additionally, I offer telehealth services exclusively in Florida, making it convenient for clients to access high-quality care from the comfort of their own homes.  

Hi, I'm Shawna. I'm really glad you're here — and I know that finding the right therapist can feel like a lot. My hope is that by the time you finish reading this, you'll have a sense of who I am and whether we might be a good fit. I work with adults who are carrying things that feel heavy — whether that's the weight of past trauma, the complexity of relationships that keep hitting the same walls, or the experience of moving through a world that wasn't quite designed for the way your brain works. I specialize in trauma and PTSD, relationship challenges, and supporting adults with ADHD and autism who are often figuring out a lot about themselves for the first time. A lot of my clients come to me feeling like something is wrong with them. My job — and honestly, my passion — is helping people see that they've been responding to hard things in the most human ways possible. Healing isn't about fixing yourself. It's about understanding yourself. My approach is collaborative and down-to-earth. I'm not going to sit silently and nod — I show up as a real person in the room with you. Therapy with me tends to feel like an honest, sometimes even humorous conversation, grounded in real tools and genuine care. If any of this resonates, I'd love to hear from you. Reaching out is the hardest part — and you've already started.  

Are you feeling unsatisfied in your current relationship?Are you the victim of narcissistic abuse? I specialize in helping individuals heal from narcissistic emotional abuse and relationship conflicts. Did you suffer from abuse/neglect in childhood that continues to impact you in your present day life? Do you find that you are your own worst critic, unforgiving and judgmental towards yourself? You are not alone and don't have to carry the burden by yourself! My integrative approach to the therapeutic process honors the connection between mind, body, and spirit.  

True Happiness and Stability Stems from the Quality of our Significant Relationships! I provide therapy for children, adolescents, individuals, elders, couples, and families. I focus on people's strengths and possibilities while addressing their real life difficulties.  

You are the expert! Please join me to discover more about yourself, your habits, patterns or personal roadblocks. Likewise, we can look at your strengths, your experiences and your knowledge to help empower your own change. With 20 years of experience as a social worker in a wide-range of environments I am poised and ready to assist you with your personal growth.