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 Holmes-Cruz 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 | Veteran, First Responder & Trauma Therapist
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A U.S. Army Veteran, Paris McDonald 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. Children, teens, adults, and couples. Tampa office and Florida telehealth.
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.
Megan Midura, MA, LMHC
St. Petersburg | Child & Family Therapist
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Megan Midura specializes in the inner world of children and families, helping young clients learn to name big feelings, advocate for themselves, and build resilience. Her relationship-centered approach prioritizes caregiver involvement so families heal as a system, not in isolation.
SPECIALTIES
Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT), and Trauma-Focused Play Therapy. ADHD, Oppositional Defiant Disorder, Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, Generalized Anxiety Disorder, and Major Depression. Children, families, and young adults. St. Petersburg office and Florida telehealth.
Jessica Klein, MA, LMHC
St. Petersburg | CBT, Gottman & EMDR Therapist
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Jessica is a compassionate and experienced therapist who has worked with couples and adults in a variety of settings. She holds Gottman Level 1 training, has EMDRIA training for EMDR, utilizes cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), narrative therapy, inner-child work, and attachment-based approaches to support clients through a variety of concerns.
SPECIALTIES
Life transitions, interpersonal challenges, and deepening self-understanding. Grounded in a strength-based philosophy, Jessica strives to create a non-judgmental and safe space where clients feel heard, respected, and empowered to grow.
Ashley Canto, MS, LCSW
St. Petersburg | Child Trauma & Play Therapist [verify city]
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Ashley Canto is a trauma-informed therapist with a strong focus on child therapy and family healing. Her warm, collaborative presence supports children, adolescents, teens, and adults as they navigate the effects of trauma, anxiety, emotional dysregulation, and life transitions.
SPECIALTIES
Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), Parent Management Technique (PMT), Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT) Tapping, Motivational Interviewing, and Play Therapy. Trauma, emotional regulation, family dynamics, and behavioral concerns across the lifespan. Children, adolescents, teens, and adults. St. Petersburg office and Florida telehealth.
Ciana Nguyen, MS, LCSW
Sarasota | Child, Family & Veteran-Connected Care Therapist
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Ciana Nguyen is a trauma-informed, developmentally-sensitive clinician who supports children, adolescents, adults, and families. Her warm, collaborative space is shaped by years of work with military families, veterans, and the unique demands of healing across complex systems.
SPECIALTIES
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), CBT for Chronic Pain (CBT-CP), Motivational Interviewing, Pain Neuroscience Education, supportive therapy, play therapy, and mindfulness-based strategies. Anxiety disorders, depression, PTSD, complex trauma, adjustment disorders, grief, and military and veteran care. Children, adolescents, adults, and families. Tampa office and Florida telehealth.
Genevieve Savage, MSW, LCSW
St. Petersburg | Child & Family Systems Therapist
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Genevieve Savage works with children, young adults, LGBTQ+ individuals, and family systems navigating trauma, anxiety, and the day-to-day stress of growing and changing. Her judgment-free space helps clients find individuality, strengthen self-image, and identify the strengths already within them.
SPECIALTIES
Trauma-informed care, family systems work, art-based interventions, and LGBTQ-affirming therapy. Generalized Anxiety Disorder, Major Depressive Disorder, ADHD, Oppositional Defiant Disorder, and Autism Spectrum Disorder. School concerns, crisis management, and caregiver involvement. Children, adolescents, young adults, and families. St. Petersburg office and Florida telehealth.
Annie Mowbray, MA
Tampa | Registered Mental Health Counseling Intern | Chronic Illness & Disability
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Annie Mowbray is a Registered Mental Health Counseling Intern whose person-centered approach creates a safe, non-judgmental space for healing. She has a particular focus on clients navigating chronic illness, invisible disabilities, and the emotional weight of caring for loved ones with complex health concerns.
SPECIALTIES
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Gestalt therapy, and trauma-informed care. Trauma, depression, anxiety, eating disorders and disordered eating, life transitions, chronic illness, and disability-related concerns. Specialized work with invisible disabilities and caregivers. Adolescents and adults. Tampa office and Florida telehealth.
Brianna Garcia, MA, LMHC
Tampa | Child, Teen & Family Therapist
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A Tampa native, Brianna Garcia brings deep care to the community she calls home. Her trusting, safe space invites children, teens, families, and adults to learn, heal, and express themselves freely as they take meaningful steps toward growth and self-understanding.
SPECIALTIES
Solution-Focused Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Family Systems approaches, trauma-informed care, and play therapy. Anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, eating disorders, neurodivergence, identity development, and family conflict. Children ages five and up, teens, adults, and families. Tampa office and Florida telehealth.
Andreas Balasis, MSW, LCSW-QS, CHP
St. Petersburg | ACT, Performance Psychology & High Performers
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Andreas Balasis helps clients move toward meaningful, lasting change with a style that is warm, direct, and collaborative. His clinical home is the intersection of psychological flexibility and high performance, supporting individuals and couples ready to break long-standing patterns.
SPECIALTIES
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), third-wave Cognitive Behavioral Therapy approaches, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR), and performance psychology. Anxiety, depression, perfectionism, life transitions, and relationship concerns. Specialized work with athletes, high performers, and professionals. 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.
Lauren Pages, MSW
Tampa | Registered Clinical Social Worker Intern | Child & Teen Therapist
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Lauren Pages is a Registered Clinical Social Worker Intern specializing in children, teens, young adults, and families. She is passionate about the moment when a child's struggle becomes the family's healing, working collaboratively with parents to create meaningful and sustainable change.
SPECIALTIES
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Motivational Interviewing, and trauma-informed care, integrating mindfulness, movement, art, music, and play. Anxiety, depression, school-related stress, emotional regulation, ADHD, mood disorders, family conflict, and self-harm. Children five and up, teens, young adults, and families. Tampa office and Florida telehealth.
Melissa Zentner, LMHC
St. Petersburg | PTSD, Anxiety & Family Trauma Specialist
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With over ten years of clinical practice, Melissa Zentner offers integrative therapy for children, adolescents, and adults navigating Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, anxiety, impulse-control concerns, and depression. Her time-limited, evidence-based approach focuses on measurable symptom reduction without sacrificing depth in the therapeutic relationship.
SPECIALTIES
Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), the Neurosequential Model of Therapeutics, person-centered therapy, and Gottman Method Level 1. PTSD, anxiety disorders, depressive disorders, generational trauma, premarital counseling, and sport psychology. Children, teens, adults, and couples. St. Petersburg office and Florida telehealth.