Best therapists near Tallahassee, Florida

Hi! I’m Qiana Smith, RCSWI, a therapist who believes every young person has superpowers—sometimes they just need help discovering them. I use CBT, DBT, and Motivational Interviewing (all just fancy ways of saying “tools that help your brain and feelings work together”) to support kids, teens, and young adults who’ve been through tough or overwhelming experiences. I’m trauma-informed, curiosity-driven, and always ready to listen. Whether we’re talking, drawing, or practicing calming skills, my goal is to make therapy feel safe, encouraging, non-judgmental, and maybe even fun. I team up with caregivers and families so each of my clients can feel stronger, braver, and more confident in everyday life.

I am a Walden University graduate with dual preparation in School Counseling and Clinical Mental Health, equipped with advanced training in adolescent behavioral health. I provide comprehensive services including biopsychosocial assessment, treatment planning, individual and group counseling, and crisis intervention. My approach integrates evidence-based emotional regulation strategies, trauma-informed practice, and culturally responsive care. My goal is to enhance client’s well-being, improve functioning, and promote a path for positive growth and self discovery.

I am a resourceful counselor with 20 years of experience in individual and group therapy. Throughout my career, I have worked across the mental health spectrum—from child welfare and crisis intervention to addiction counseling. I truly love working with children and believe in meeting them exactly where they are. I specialize in play therapy and bring a sense of wonder to my sessions by using puppets, toys, and storytelling. Even via telehealth, I use my puppets to create a fun, engaging, and safe environment where kids can feel comfortable opening up and being themselves

As a compassionate Mental Health Counselor and a Florida Telehealth Therapist, I began my counseling career by counseling trauma related clients, which further led me to working with children, teenagers and adults in need who were navigating through life issues, relationship problems, family problems, work issues and school problems, including but not limited to Anxiety, Depression, anger management, Autism, PTSD, OCD, ADHD, learning issues, education problems, behavior problems, Co-Parenting, Oppositional Defiant Disorder, Bipolar disorder, and more in Clermont, Florida, Davenport, Florida, Four Corners, Florida, Haines City, Florida, Winter Haven, Florida and Celebration, Florida. I am deeply passionate about providing a warm, non-judgmental and caring environment through teletherapy/telehealth to support those in need. My approach is grounded in empathy, collaboration, and evidence-based practices, ensuring that each client feels heard, understood, and empowered to create meaningful change by use of therapeutic approaches that are tailored to your needs; Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Psychodynamics, Humanistic Therapy, Holistic Psychotherapy, Behavioral Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Motivational Interviewing (MI), Narrative Therapy, Person-Centered Therapy, play activities, art activities and more. I would love to support you, your spouse, and family members through your journey by listening, being supportive, and helping you navigate through challenging life decisions and change. Please contact me. I look forward to meeting you.

I am a compassionate therapist with a graduate degree in Social Work from Western New Mexico University with a specialization in child and adolescent counseling. I am deeply passionate about supporting children, adolescents, and adults as they navigate life’s challenges, including anxiety, depression, anger management, PTSD, and self-esteem concerns. My therapeutic approach is grounded in empathy, collaboration, and evidence-based practices. I strive to create a safe, nonjudgmental environment where clients feel heard, understood, and empowered. Together, we work to explore emotions, develop effective coping strategies, and build a stronger sense of self-worth. I believe that every individual possesses unique strengths and the capacity for growth. My goal is to help clients gain clarity, foster resilience, and create meaningful, lasting change as they move toward personal growth and emotional well-being.

My educational background includes an MS in Human Behavior, a MS in Professional Counseling and I’m a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC). The education and training I have received enables me to help my clients, especially children and teens, find healthy ways to deal with life stressors, ways to strengthen their perceptions of themselves while finding peace, self-acceptance, and solid emotional footing in an uncertain world. I’ve been a therapist for 15 years. I enjoy working with clients of all ages, from toddlers to the elderly, and from all walks of life. I have a wide variety of experience working with clients dealing with anxiety, depression, substance abuse, schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, developmental disabilities, and more. I am experienced in helping others while using strength-based approaches and integrating various treatment therapies to best meet the needs and goals of my clients.

Stephanie is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor who offers a calm, nonjudgmental space for clients feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or stuck. Using CBT and DBT, she helps teens and adults reframe negative thoughts, regulate emotions, and build practical tools for real change. With 18+ years of experience, she supports a wide range of clients—including educators, first responders, and LGBTQ+ individuals.