Compassionate Trauma Therapy and Trauma-Informed Counseling
In St. Petersburg, FL

We are dedicated to providing compassionate and supportive therapy tailored to help individuals address and heal from trauma. Our approach is rooted in empathy, understanding, and a deep commitment to fostering healing and resilience. We recognize the profound impact that trauma can have on mental health and overall well-being, and our therapeutic approach is informed by this understanding.

We can help match you with the therapist that best fits your needs!

Trauma-Informed Counseling Counselors

Our goal is to provide a healing space where individuals can embark on a journey of recovery, growth, and restoration, guided by compassionate and trauma-informed therapy.

Alli Griffiths, M.S.Ed.

Licensed Mental Health Counselor

Alli has extensive experience working with clients who have complex post-traumatic stress disorder. She will provide a safe and supportive environment to help you process and heal from traumatic experiences.

Alison Bulkley

Registered Mental Health Counselor Intern

Alison has experience working with individuals who have experienced trauma. Whether it's a single event or complex trauma, She aims to create a safe and supportive environment for clients to process their experiences and develop healthy coping mechanisms.

Ana Brunet, MS

Registered Mental Health Counselor Intern

Ana has experience working with individuals who have experienced trauma, including physical, emotional, or sexual abuse. She uses trauma-informed approaches to help clients process their experiences, develop coping strategies, and work towards healing and recovery.

Bri Lauderdale, MS

Registered Mental Health Counselor Intern

Bri offers religious trauma-informed therapy. She aims to restore a sense of stability and control, enabling individuals to regain a feeling of safety and security in their lives.

Charlotte Paparella, MA

Licensed Mental Health Counselor

Charlotte focuses on healing childhood trauma and fostering inner-child work to promote emotional growth, resilience, and self-compassion. Charlotte also provides a safe and supportive environment for individuals who have experienced sexual trauma, helping them heal and regain control over their lives.

Ellen Shewmaker, LMHC

Licensed Creative Arts Therapist (NY)

Licensed Mental Health Counselor

Ellen Providing trauma-informed therapy to help individuals heal from past traumatic experiences.

Evelyn Madera

Registered Mental Health Counselor Intern

Evelyn offers trauma-informed therapy. She aims to restore a sense of stability and control, enabling individuals to regain a feeling of safety and security in their lives.

Hall Birdsong, MA

Licensed Mental Health Counselor

Hall offers trauma-informed therapy. He aims to restore a sense of stability and control, enabling individuals to regain a feeling of safety and security in their lives.

Jessie Porfidio, RMFTI

Registered Marriage and Family Therapy Intern

Jessies upports clients navigating the effects of trauma and grief, including complex trauma and loss across the lifespan.

Kelsey Ruggiero, LCSW

Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Kelsey specializes in trauma therapy, helping individuals heal from past traumatic experiences. She creates a safe and non-judgmental environment for clients to process and integrate their trauma, reduce distressing symptoms, and cultivate resilience and empowerment.

Lara Adkins, MA

Marriage and Family Therapy Intern, Sex Therapy Intern

Using EMDR and attachment-informed approaches, Lara helps clients heal from past experiences that may influence present emotional patterns, relationships, or triggers. She supports clients in building a greater sense of safety, stability, and emotional resilience.

Olivia Wolfenden, M.Ed.

Licensed Mental Health Counselor

Liv offers trauma-informed therapy to individuals who have experienced various forms of trauma, helping them heal, build resilience, and reclaim their lives.

Maddy Grove, MS

Licensed Mental Health Counselor

Maddy supports individuals who have experienced trauma, utilizing evidence-based techniques to help them process and heal from their past experiences.

Matt Schwartz, MA

Registered Mental Health Counselor Intern

Matt works with individuals who have experienced trauma, helping them process difficult experiences, understand the impact of trauma on their lives, and develop healthy coping strategies. He provides a safe, supportive space focused on healing, resilience, and moving forward..

Mary Blazier, MS

Licensed Mental Health Counselor

Mary offers trauma-informed therapy. She aims to restore a sense of stability and control, enabling individuals to regain a feeling of safety and security in their lives.

Mia-Jeanne Frattino, MSW

Registered Clinical Social Work Intern

Mia-Jeanne is trained in trauma-informed care and have experience working with individuals who have experienced trauma, including those who have engaged in self-harm or substance use as a coping mechanism.

Dr. Michelle Fynan, PhD

Certified Sex Therapist

Dr. Fynan helps individuals cope with the emotional impact of chronic illness and medical trauma, offering strategies to manage stress, anxiety, and maintain a positive outlook on life.

Mona Luan, MA

Registered Mental Health Counselor Intern

Mona works with couples navigating communication challenges, conflict, trust concerns, life transitions, and relationship stressors. She helps partners strengthen communication, deepen emotional connection, and develop healthier patterns that support a more fulfilling and connected relationship.

Nikki Bromley, MA

Trauma-informed care creates a safe and supportive space to process past experiences without feeling overwhelmed. Treatment focuses on restoring emotional safety, strengthening coping skills, and helping clients regain a sense of control and stability.

Wendy Laza, LMHC

Licensed Mental Health Counselor

Wendy provides support and healing for individuals who have experienced trauma, utilizing evidence-based techniques.

Wendy is bilingual (English/Spanish)

Shaundra McGuire, MS

Shaundra provides a safe and non-judgmental space for individuals to process and heal from religious trauma, promoting emotional freedom and spiritual growth.

Tina Lewis, MA

Tina is passionate about helping individuals who have experienced religious trauma, including spiritual abuse, cult involvement, or other forms of spiritual harm. My training and experience enable me to provide a trauma-informed approach, empowering clients to heal and find closure.

Wendy White, MA

Wendy is trained to work with individuals who have experienced traumatic events, including physical, emotional, or sexual abuse, and provide a supportive environment to process and integrate their experiences.

Access to quality mental health care is important to us, and we strive to offer options that meet a wide range of needs. We work with many major insurance providers, including Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield (Florida Blue), Cigna, Curative and United Healthcare (Oxford/Oscar/Optum). We also accept select Medicare Advantage plans through Aetna and Blue Cross Blue Shield.

If you’re planning to self-pay, our therapists offer sliding scale rates to help keep services within reach. Our focus is on making care as accessible as possible, so you can get the support you’re looking for
without added financial stress.

We have offices in St. Petersburg, FL. We also provide support throughout the entire state of Florida through telehealth sessions to bring exceptional mental health support right to your couch.

Compassionate Trauma Therapy and Trauma-Informed Counseling
In St. Petersburg, FL

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Compassionate Trauma Therapy and Trauma-Informed Counseling
In St. Petersburg, FL