Meet Our Therapists in Tampa, St. Petersburg & Sarasota
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Angela Holmes-Cruz, MS, LMHC
Tampa | EMDR & Trauma Therapist
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Angela meets clients exactly where they are, tailoring her approach so therapy feels both safe and deeply collaborative. She works alongside adults moving through trauma, anxiety, depression, self-esteem concerns, addiction recovery, and the slow work of healing old wounds.
SPECIALTIES
EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) including emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness. Trauma, anxiety, depression, self-esteem, and addiction recovery. Adults and groups. Tampa office and Florida telehealth.
Paris McDonald, MS, LMHC
Tampa | Veterans, First Responders & Trauma Therapy
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A U.S. Army Veteran, Paris brings rare insight into the lived experience of first responders, military personnel, veterans, and their families. Her empowering, collaborative style helps clients across the lifespan tap internal strengths and build the resilience that holistic healing requires.
SPECIALTIES
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing), Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) for PTSD, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) for adolescents. Complex trauma, anxiety, depression, anger, grief, personality concerns, infidelity, trust, and intimacy. Adults, and couples. Serving residents of Florida virtually.
Emma Groskind, MS, LCSW
Tampa | EMDR Certified Couples Trauma Therapist
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Emma Groskind is a trauma-informed, strengths-based clinician committed to authentic, compassionate therapeutic relationships. She supports children, adolescents, and adults healing from trauma, depression, and anxiety, tailoring her approach to each client and meeting them in the work that matters most.
SPECIALTIES
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). Trauma, grief, anxiety disorders, depressive disorders, self-esteem, identity, and interpersonal relationships. Significant work with foster youth and adults navigating life transitions. Children, adolescents, and adults. Tampa office and Florida telehealth.
Amanda Farris, MS, LCSW-QS
St. Petersburg | Attachment-Focused EMDR & Couples Therapist [verify city]
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Amanda Farris brings a relational, dynamic approach to therapy, helping individuals and couples break patterns that no longer serve them. A Registered Yoga Teacher in addition to her clinical training, she integrates mindfulness and body-centered work for clients drawn to a holistic path.
SPECIALTIES
Attachment-focused EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and somatic-informed care. Trauma, depression, anxiety, self-harm, intimacy, communication, and trust concerns. Specialized work with couples across all relationship structures. Adolescents, adults, and couples. St. Petersburg office and Florida telehealth.
Jessica Klein, MA, LMHC
St. Petersburg | CBT, Gottman & EMDR Therapist
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Jessica is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor specializing in couples therapy, EMDR, and life transitions at our St. Petersburg office. She brings particular depth to inner-child work and creates a non-judgmental, strength-based space where clients feel heard, respected, and empowered to grow.
SPECIALTIES
Gottman Method Level 1, EMDR (EMDRIA-trained), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), narrative therapy, inner-child work, and attachment-based approaches. Couples conflict, life transitions, depression, grief, childhood wounds, and interpersonal challenges. Adults and couples. St. Petersburg office and Florida telehealth.
Dr. Alex Castañeda, PhD, LMHC
Tampa | EMDR, Faith-Integrated & Addiction Therapist
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Dr. Alex Castañeda works with individuals and couples navigating trauma, addiction, and emotional patterns that no longer align with their values. His doctoral training pairs psychological science with thoughtful integration of faith for clients who want their spirituality honored in the work.
SPECIALTIES
EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)-informed care, and Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT). Trauma, pornography addiction, compulsive sexual behaviors, faith-integrated counseling, and relationship concerns. Adults and couples. Tampa office and Florida telehealth.