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I recognize the significant impact mental health can have on every area of life....
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I recognize the significant impact mental health can have on every area of life.
I am a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with 1 year of experience supporting individuals on their mental wellness journey. I provide compassionate, evidence-based care to adolescents and adults navigating challenges such as depression, anxiety, PTSD, and substance use. My approach blends medication management with supportive therapy in a safe, empathetic space. I focus on building rapport, empowering clients through education, and tailoring treatment plans to meet unique goals.
I earned my Master’s in Nursing from South University, where I built a foundation in evidence-based practices and whole-person care. I utilize a patient-centered approach that integrates education, advocacy, and therapy, ensuring clients feel supported and informed throughout their treatment journey.
My goal is to help individuals achieve balance, clarity, and empowerment by addressing mental and physical wellness. I believe mental health is the cornerstone of overall well-being, and I am committed to providing care that helps clients move forward with confidence, peace, and resilience.
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As a woman of color with immigrant roots, I grasp the intricate challenges that can affect African American and other diverse comm...
As a woman of color with immigrant roots, I grasp the intricate challenges that can affect African American and other diverse communities with various backgrounds and cultures.
Nina Eliacin is a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with 12 years of experience. She specializes in helping adults overcome a wide range of mental health disorders, including anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, and ADHD. Nina has worked in inpatient mental health settings as well as clinical and community environments. She has a wealth of experience serving African American communities and individuals from diverse backgrounds and cultures, and she is passionate about promoting mental wellness.
Nina is a proud alumna of Walden University, where she earned her Master’s in Nursing. Her approach is patient-centered, focusing on providing personalized, evidence-based care. Nina’s goal is to empower individuals to achieve their best health outcomes through psychopharmacological treatment and medication management.
Nina believes reaching out for support is a courageous and essential step towards healing. Whether you're seeking help for yourself or a loved one, she is here to offer compassionate guidance and professional care. Connect with Nina today to begin your journey towards improved mental wellness.
My lived experience as a woman of color brings an awareness of systemic inequities, cultural strengths, and the resilience require...
My lived experience as a woman of color brings an awareness of systemic inequities, cultural strengths, and the resilience required to navigate intersecting identities, allowing me to hold space for my clients.
I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with 6 years of experience supporting adults and adolescents in navigating life’s challenges. I specialize in helping individuals work through anxiety, depression, relationship issues, emotional dysregulation, and major life transitions. My goal is to provide a safe, supportive, and compassionate environment where clients feel heard, understood, and empowered to create meaningful, lasting change.
I earned my Master’s in Rehabilitation and Mental Health Counseling from the University of South Florida. In my work, I draw from evidence-based approaches including cognitive behavioral therapy, solution-focused therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, mindfulness, and person-centered therapy to support each client’s unique needs.
My style is warm, collaborative, and affirming. I believe healing begins in a safe and respectful space where you can explore yourself without judgment. Whether you are seeking to heal past wounds, build resilience, or learn new coping strategies, I am here to support you with compassion and authenticity.
As someone who has dealt with the mental health system personally, I am someone who understands how it feels to find someone who i...
As someone who has dealt with the mental health system personally, I am someone who understands how it feels to find someone who is willing to listen and be heard.
I am a Registered Clinical Social Worker Intern with 5 years of experience supporting individuals of all ages through emotional and behavioral challenges. In my practice, I work with children, adolescents, and women experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, OCD, ADHD, autism, behavioral concerns, or grief. My goal is to help clients heal from past pain, develop healthier coping tools, and rediscover their resilience in a compassionate and supportive environment.
I earned my Master’s in Social Work from the University of South Florida. I’ve served as a crisis counselor and grief counselor, helping children and adults process trauma and navigate life’s challenges. I often use cognitive behavioral therapy and dialectical behavior therapy to guide clients toward meaningful growth and lasting change.
Healing isn’t always a straight path, but you don’t have to walk it alone. I’m here to support you every step of the way with empathy and understanding. When you’re ready, I invite you to schedule an appointment with me so we can begin your journey toward emotional wellness together.
I am a very passionate and empathetic psychiatric nurse practitioner who looks forward to getting to know you and getting you on t...
I am a very passionate and empathetic psychiatric nurse practitioner who looks forward to getting to know you and getting you on the road to recovery from your mental health struggles.
I am a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with 3 years of experience dedicated to helping individuals achieve emotional and mental wellness. I’m passionate about creating a compassionate, judgment-free space where people feel heard, validated, and supported as they take steps toward balance, confidence, and improved mental health.
I graduated from St. Thomas University with a Master’s in Nursing and previously worked in the NICU. I use evidence-based psychiatric care combined with genuine compassion and education to help clients understand their emotions and regain mental wellness. My goal is to treat the whole person, not just the diagnosis.
If you’ve been carrying more than anyone realizes, please know you’re not alone. I help clients find clarity, confidence, and peace at their own pace. Healing begins the moment you feel seen and supported, and I’d be honored to walk beside you as you rediscover balance and step into a healthier, more fulfilled version of yourself.
I specialize in working with neurodivergent individuals and members of the LGBTQ+ / Transgender community, providing a safe, affir...
I specialize in working with neurodivergent individuals and members of the LGBTQ+ / Transgender community, providing a safe, affirming, and empathetic space for exploration and growth.
I am a Registered Clinical Social Worker Intern with 1 year of experience supporting individuals on their journey toward mental wellness. With specialized training in evidence-based and client-centered approaches, I draw on diverse therapeutic methods to meet clients where they are and support them in creating sustainable change and personal empowerment. I am committed to fostering resilience and growth by helping clients address challenges, strengthen coping skills, and build meaningful connections.
I earned my Master’s in Social Work from the University of South Florida. I take a holistic approach to therapy, integrating mindfulness-based cognitive behavioral theory, relational theory, motivational interviewing, and emotion-focused theory.
My goal is to help clients navigate life’s challenges while embracing their identities with confidence and resilience. By fostering a compassionate and inclusive therapeutic relationship, I empower individuals to cultivate balance, deepen self-awareness, and achieve personal goals. I look forward to meeting you!
My style is direct and conversational, and I create a space where you can be yourself without filtering. I’ll respond with honesty...
My style is direct and conversational, and I create a space where you can be yourself without filtering. I’ll respond with honesty, clarity, and practical support to help you gain insight and make meaningful momentum towards your goals.
Alexander “Alex” Davidson is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with four years in the private practice sector and a total of seven years of experience in the mental health field. He is dedicated to helping individuals navigate life’s challenges in a safe, non-judgmental space. He has supported trauma survivors, individuals facing sexual concerns or addiction, and frequently works with teens and young adults to build resilience and coping skills. Alex also specializes in supporting first responders and military personnel with the unique stressors of their professions. His ideal clients seek honest, straightforward feedback with compassion as they work toward healing, clarity, and lasting growth.
Alex earned a Master’s in Social Work from the University of South Florida. He combines a direct, conversational style with compassion to help clients face life’s challenges head-on. Alex specializes in cognitive behavioral therapy, cognitive reprocessing therapy, biofeedback, and ART therapy.
Alex understands that reaching out for therapy can feel daunting, and he offers a safe, non-judgmental space to be yourself. With honesty, compassion, and clear guidance, he helps clients facing trauma, stress, or life transitions build resilience and healing. He invites those ready for change to take the first step toward well-being.
Let me meet you where you are on your mental health journey and help you embrace growth!...
Let me meet you where you are on your mental health journey and help you embrace growth!
Korrie Watson is a Registered Clinical Social Work Intern who has 4 years of experience providing counseling to individuals dealing with anxiety, depression, anger management, behavioral issues, women's issues, substance use, grief, life transitions, divorce, sexual orientation, family conflict, and problematic sexual behavior. Korrie works with all ages and has spent time in various clinical settings including correctional facilities and geriatric care.
Korrie received her Master of Social Work from the University of Alabama. She is practiced in crisis intervention, psychoeducation, and educational and medical social work. Korrie often utilizes cognitive behavioral therapy, solution-focused therapy, and motivational interviewing in therapeutic sessions.
Korrie supports her clients in identifying their strengths, recognizing their weaknesses, and discovering their true potential. She is passionate about helping others increase their confidence with the end goal of overcoming life’s obstacles. Reach out to her today!
If you are looking for a consultation that respects both science and the whole person, I provide informed, compassionate, and coll...
If you are looking for a consultation that respects both science and the whole person, I provide informed, compassionate, and collaborative care that blends psychiatric expertise with integrative insights tailored to you.
Diane Justusson is a board-certified Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with over 6 years of experience dedicated to mental health care. Before transitioning into psychiatry, Diane spent over a decade working in women’s health and midwifery. Diane works with adults and adolescents, using a collaborative, person-centered approach to care. Her practice is rooted in the belief that mental health is essential to overall wellness.
Diane earned her Master’s in Midwifery from Oregon Health and Science University and completed her post-Master’s certification as a psychiatric-mental health nurse practitioner through Frontier Nursing University. She takes a respectful, whole-person approach, offering personalized medication management and incorporating cognitive behavioral techniques.
Diane is committed to helping clients build emotional resilience and lasting wellness. She supports shared decision-making and explores alternative treatment options when appropriate. If you are ready to feel better, schedule your first appointment with Diane today!
I enjoy working with my patients to develop an effective plan of care that they feel safe and comfortable with....
I enjoy working with my patients to develop an effective plan of care that they feel safe and comfortable with.
Dr. Jacqueline “Jackie” Raffaele is a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with over 35 years of experience in healthcare. She is passionate about helping individuals feel heard, supported, and empowered throughout their mental health journey. Jackie provides compassionate, evidence-based care across the lifespan for conditions such as anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, OCD, and other psychiatric disorders, always working to create a safe and stigma-free environment.
Jackie earned her Doctor of Nursing Practice from Walden University and is nationally certified as a PMHNP through the American Nurses Credentialing Center. Before becoming a nurse practitioner, she spent decades as a registered nurse in critical care and emergency medicine, where she developed a strong commitment to mental health support.
With a gentle and collaborative approach, Jackie partners with her patients to develop personalized care plans that promote healing, growth, and long-term well-being. She believes mental health care should always feel safe, respectful, and empowering, and she strives to create a welcoming space where patients feel truly supported.
I’m here to listen, support, and help you navigate challenges with compassion and understanding so you don’t have to face them alo...
I’m here to listen, support, and help you navigate challenges with compassion and understanding so you don’t have to face them alone.
Marcus Hibbler is a dedicated and compassionate Registered Mental Health Intern with 2 years of extensive experience supporting children, adolescents, and adults facing a wide range of mental health challenges including autism spectrum disorders, ADHD, anxiety, depression, and trauma. Marcus is comfortable working with people of all ages and backgrounds, creating a welcoming and supportive environment where he administers personalized and effective care. Whether you’re seeking support for yourself or a loved one, Marcus is here to help you navigate your mental health journey with empathy and expertise.
Marcus received his Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health from Walden University. He primarily utilizes cognitive behavioral therapy to help clients develop practical skills to manage their mental health. Marcus may also use approaches including compassion-focused therapy, family systems, and motivational interviewing.
Marcus is dedicated to helping clients face life's challenges with understanding and support in a safe space where individuals of all ages can explore their thoughts and feelings and find their way forward. If you’re ready to take that first step toward positive change, Marcus is ready to meet you.
As a single parent who has been exposed to various degrees of trauma and abrupt life transitions, I have a special understanding o...
As a single parent who has been exposed to various degrees of trauma and abrupt life transitions, I have a special understanding of navigating life's obstacles and emotional uncertainty.
I am a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with 2 years of experience. I bring a compassionate and clinically grounded approach to supporting individuals through their mental health journeys. My background in nursing has given me a strong understanding of the connection between mind and body, allowing me to provide comprehensive and personalized care. I am dedicated to helping clients achieve emotional balance, improved functioning, and long-term wellness through evidence-based, empathetic treatment.
I earned my Master’s in Nursing from the University of South Alabama. My clinical approach focuses on active collaboration with each client to develop individualized treatment plans. I draw from therapeutic and medication management techniques to ensure care is both effective and aligned with each client’s unique needs and goals.
I understand that reaching out for support takes courage. My goal is to create a safe, respectful, and nonjudgmental environment where clients feel heard and valued. I invite you to take the first step toward improved mental wellness and lasting stability, so we’ll move at your pace and work together toward meaningful healing and balance.
I believe in people and their ability to make changes, even when facing the most difficult obstacles....
I believe in people and their ability to make changes, even when facing the most difficult obstacles.
Denise Dydowicz is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who has worked in the mental health field for over 35 years. She specializes in supporting those struggling with substance abuse and their families. She also has a broad range of experience working with individuals with depression, anxiety, grief, self-esteem, relationships, and life transitions. She enjoys working with clients who struggle with making changes and feel their problems are insurmountable. She likes helping others realize that no matter how difficult things are, they can make changes in their lives.
Denise earned her Master’s in Social Work from the University of Tennessee. She offers encouragement and a strength-based perspective. She is direct in her approach, and clients state that this is what they like about her. She has worked with a multitude of individuals and couples and has helped many make positive changes in their lives.
Denise sees counseling with individuals as a journey with the client and therapist. She feels privileged that someone is willing to share their pain and fears with her. She is always amazed at how much strength and resiliency each individual has and sees her goal as helping the individual see this in themselves.
Come as you are and we will work together to overcome personal obstacles and improve overall well-being....
Come as you are and we will work together to overcome personal obstacles and improve overall well-being.
Danielle Bishop is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with over a decade of experience working in the mental health field. She specializes in assisting children, adolescents, and adults who present with an array of needs including trauma, anxiety, depression, life changes, and more. Danielle decided to become a therapist because she believes in the importance of empathy, genuineness, and unconditional positive regard for others. She understands that needing help is part of the human process.
Danielle completed her education through Walden University where she studied Clinical Mental Health Counseling and Applied Psychology. She is a former dancer who believes in utilizing various modalities to help clients who need more than the traditional approach to navigate life stressors.
Danielle strives to empower all those she has the privilege to work with by creating a safe and nurturing atmosphere in which individuals can be supported and nurtured in their efforts to change and grow to achieve their goals. If you're ready to work together on your journey to wellness, schedule an appointment with her today!
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Grief and loss counseling helps people grieve difficult losses including the death of a loved one, the loss of a job, or the end of a relationship. It helps people navigate their grief process and eventually accept, understand, and move forward from their loss. Thriveworks grief therapists in Tampa, FL have specific experience, training, and skills that enable them to best support grieving individuals.
Grief and loss counseling isn’t one-size-fits-all, but it involves sharing about your loss and then working with your counselor to acknowledge and accept your new reality in its wake. Your provider at Thriveworks in Tampa, FL will design your treatment plan around your unique needs and goals for therapy, applying the counseling techniques that best support them.
If you have recently experienced an event like the death of a loved one, a breakup or divorce, the loss of a job, or another major life change, then you may want to seek grief and loss counseling. Grief can be caused by many experiences and events, so if you feel that you are having trouble moving on from a certain event or find that it is still impacting your life and functioning, grief and loss counseling can help you process it more effectively so that you can move on and once again find fulfillment and satisfaction in your life.
There are many counseling theories for treating grief, one of the most frequently used being the dual process model of grief which helps people acknowledge who or what they’ve lost through rumination while also adjusting to the new roles and identities that this loss has now placed on them. There are also many commonly used therapy approaches used in grief and loss counseling, including Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), Acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), and traumatic grief therapy.
Grief & loss counseling at Thriveworks is conducted both in person and online by video. We encourage you to choose the option that works best for you.
For many, grief and loss counseling lasts for about 6 months. For others, it may last shorter or longer, depending on the severity of their loss and their grief.
Grief can hurt us in more ways than one. If you have recently lost someone or something close to you, please consider reaching out to Thriveworks Tampa Counseling.
Our grief counselors and therapists are here to help, guide, and support you through the grieving process. To schedule your grief counseling appointment at Thriveworks Tampa, just call (813) 473-4663.
If you are grieving the loss of a close loved one, grief counseling is for you. You might not feel like you need it, but that doesn’t mean that it won’t benefit you. As we mentioned earlier, grief can feel and be different for every single person; however, there are five stages of grief that many of us enter, even if we experience these stages in our own way. They are as follows:
Are you in any of the above stages of grief? Can you relate to any of the emotions we’ve described thus far? Consider talking to one of our grief counselors. They can help and support you through every stage of grief you might enter.
Grief counseling at Thriveworks Tampa Counseling is dedicated to helping people process their loss and supporting them during this most difficult time. While grief counseling will unfold differently for every individual, based on their unique needs, the two main goals of grief therapy include:
If you have recently lost someone close to you, please consider talking to a grief counselor. They can provide you with vital guidance and support. Thriveworks Tampa Counseling has grief counselors who can help you as soon as today. Give our office a call to schedule your grief counseling appointment at (813) 547-5120.
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