Find a therapist, counselor or psychologist in Clearwater, FL

Brett Burlone is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in the state of Florida who has 18 years of experience partnering with young adults and adults. Brett has served many people with a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, relationship issues, addiction, and specialized experience in work with the LGBTQIA communities. He completed his Bachelor in Psychology from Florida Atlantic University and received his Masters in Counseling and Psychology from Troy University. Brett’s counseling style is genuine and direct. He believes in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. His approach is client-centered, with a focus of motivational interviewing to help encourage change. He wants to help work on agreed upon goals, and help bring awareness to you. He is adaptable to assist with your circumstances and specific needs. Brett thinks it takes courage to come to counseling. He finds that being vulnerable safely with someone helps bring the possibility of improvement, awareness, and a better sense of self. He looks forward to working with you!

"As a therapist, I believe building a strong therapeutic alliance is key to progress. "

Jaceline Celestin is a Licensed Master Family Therapist (LMFT) who specializes in working with children, adolescents, adults, and couples who are working through relationship issues, divorce, dating, parenting challenges, trauma, stress, anxiety, depression, behavioral issues, ADHD, trauma, grief, and LGBTQ+ issues.

Jaceline hopes to provide a therapeutic space where individuals, couples, families, or groups feel empowered to make changes in their lives and relationships. In order to help clients reach their therapeutic goals, she utilizes methods including narrative therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), while placing an emphasis on solutions-focused approaches, as well. Jaceline is also trained in mind-body medicine techniques, such as deep breathing, art therapies, and meditation. 

Jaceline knows that it takes courage to acknowledge that certain behaviors or ideas no longer benefit us or our relationships. As a counselor, she'll help you see that the silver lining is that we have the power to change our lives. She believes that the past does shape us—but the road to our future can take us wherever we want. Therapy is about empowerment and growth without judgment or labels. Jaceline is excited to hear your story and is equally excited to help you reach your therapeutic goals. As a therapist, she believes that building a strong client-counselor alliance is key to progress, and will help create an individualized treatment plan that suits your needs.

"As a queer woman married to a transgender man, with many years serving LGBTQ+ communities, I have a heart for marginalized communities. "

Margaret Keig is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with 15 years of experience collaborating with adults, teens, couples, and families seeking help with depression, anxiety, life transitions, trauma, addictions, grief and loss, relationship issues, sexuality, and spirituality. Additionally, she is a premarital course provider in Orange County, FL and is pursuing a sex therapy certification at Modern Sex Therapy Institutes. Margaret has many years of experience with LGBTQ+ communities, including work in HIV/AIDS and gender identity. 

Margaret received her Master of Science in Counseling with an emphasis in Marriage and Family Therapy from San Diego State University. She primarily utilizes solution-focused, motivational interviewing, EMDR, and Gottman Method approaches to therapy. 

Margaret tailors treatment to meet the needs of the individual, couple, or family. She strives to develop a nonjudgmental relationship with all clients and collaborate to build on your strengths, reach your goals, and live the life you imagine.

"I am a compassionate, progressive therapist who uses a modern approach to therapy that includes social justice, affirmation of self, and accountability at the heart of each session. "

Willow McGinty is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) who has 6 years of experience in the mental health field. Willow has worked within the foster care system, addiction recovery systems, within public schools, as a supervisor to the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, and through providing consultation to large corporations about creating environments that promote mental wellbeing. She provides feminist, anti-racist perspectives to empower clients of all identities and intersections. 

Willow completed both her bachelor’s degree in Psychology and her master’s degree in Mental Health Counseling at the University of Central Florida. She maintains healthy, professional relationships with her clients while offering a down-to-earth counseling experience. Willow’s philosophy of care is nuanced and person-centered. She utilizes cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) techniques to improve her clients' abilities to cope with life’s stressors. 

Willow helps her clients share their story by offering a safe, nonjudgmental therapeutic environment. She provides genuine empathy and thoughtful insights into her clients’ concerns in a collaborative approach to care. Willow acknowledges concerns related to systemic oppression and the shortfalls of certain therapeutic approaches with marginalized communities in order to implement courses of treatment best suited to competently address her clients' needs. You can trust Willow to be affirming. She provides supportive therapy for people of all walks of life who have the desire to grow into their best self. 

"As a board-certified clinician (BCC), I understand the importance of self-care and maintaining a balance in your life. "

Dr. Samantha Bickram is a Licensed Clinical Psychotherapist (LCP) who has worked for over 14 years in hospitals and mental health settings. Dr. Bickram specializes in helping clients to manage stress, anxiety, self-esteem, confidence issues, cope with depression, trauma, and parenting issues. She help you gain new perspectives and learn the techniques that support your lifestyle and address the challenges you are seeking therapy for.

Dr. Bickram completed her Doctoral degree in Psychology at Keiser University. Dr. Bickram also holds a Master’s degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from Nova Southeastern University and a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology and Addictions. Dr. Bickram specializes in mindfulness, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), motivational interviewing, and solutions-focused therapy (SFT).This, coupled with her professional experience, enables her to provide the guidance and support her clients are seeking.

We all go through challenges in life. Dr. Bickram is confident that she would be able to support you on your journey to gain new perspectives and techniques that allow you to cope with whatever you may be struggling with. If you are ready to do the work, schedule an appointment with her today.

"As a therapist, I am here to support you on your journey, whatever it may look like!"

Jeannie Marcelin is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who works with individuals, couples, and families of all ages as they navigate major life events including career, divorce, separation, relationships, and parenting. Jeannie supports adolescents and their families in areas of stress management, anxiety, depression, behavioral issues, trauma, grief, and LGBTQ+ issues. As a native Haitian Creole speaker, she provides bilingual services, enabling her to reach more members of the community.

Jeannie completed her Master of Science in Marriage and Family Therapy at St. Thomas University. She uses evidence-based modalities to bring about realistic change in the lives of her clients, including mindfulness, cognitive behavioral therapy, cognitive processing therapy, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused therapy.

Jeannie creates a safe space for clients to show up as they are and where they can develop a strong therapeutic relationship. If you are overwhelmed and struggling, you are not alone. Jeannie is ready to provide support and guidance through challenges so you can achieve positive change.

"I speak both Spanish and English fluently. I understand issues of acculturation, grief, divorce and anxiety among others, having been through it myself, and would be honored the opportunity to support those seeking the same. "

Gladys Amador is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) and National Certified Counselor (NCC) in Florida with over 10 years of professional experience. Gladys speaks both English and Spanish fluently; her expertise includes addressing a broad spectrum of mental health conditions and concerns in teens and adults, from paranoid schizophrenia to adjustment disorders, grief, anxiety, depression, and family separation.

She has worked with indigent clients, the homeless, professionals, the elderly, college students, relapse prevention/substance misuse clients among others. One of Gladys' passions includes group facilitation where she led anger management and life skills sessions at forensic alternative and women’s rehabilitation treatment centers. She is a 500-hour certified yoga instructor with Yoga Alliance and believes wholeheartedly that connection is the cure. In therapy, Gladys utilizes an eclectic approach.

A true professional in the mental health field, Gladys invests countless hours polishing and practicing the human/healing arts to support people find and refine their passions. She'll partner together with you to address the roadblocks in your personal life so that you can begin to experience life anew.