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Women’s Therapy in Tampa & St. Petersburg

Trauma-informed therapist helping women heal in Tampa Bay

Life asks a lot of women. If you’re feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or unsure of yourself, therapy can help. At IBW we’re here to support you with specialized and compassionate care, focused on the needs of women and tailored to your situation.

Our Focus on Women’s Care in Tampa & St. Pete

At It Begins Within, we understand the emotional load that many women quietly carry. Whether you're balancing a demanding career with motherhood, navigating relationship stress, past trauma, or just feeling stuck - you don’t have to face it alone.

Our team of specialized therapists in Tampa and St. Petersburg focus on helping women work through life’s most personal and complex challenges. We offer compassionate and evidence-based therapy tailored to the real world experiences women face today.

Our specialized therapy for women include:

We’re here to create a safe, grounded space where you can slow down, reconnect, and begin to feel like yourself again.

What Brings Women to Therapy in Tampa and St. Petersburg?

Life doesn’t always give you space to slow down, reflect, or simply breathe. Many of the women we work with in Tampa and St. Petersburg show up carrying more than they’ve had the chance to process, and dealing with feelings of disconnection, irritable, or exhausted.

It’s absolutely normal to feel these emotions at times. But when those feelings become frequent or start affecting your sleep, relationships, or sense of self, it may be time to seek support. Therapy can help you sort through the noise, reconnect with who you are, and move forward with more clarity and ease.

If any of the following sounds familiar, know that you’re not alone and support is available.

  • Emotional Overload
    Struggling with persistent anxiety, depression, chronic stress, or frequent irritability

  • Relationship Confusion & ROCD
    Facing overthinking, fear of abandonment, or difficulty navigating dating and intimacy

  • Postpartum & Parenting Challenges
    Coping with postpartum depression, “mom rage”, identity shifts, or the pressure to “bounce back” during postpartum

  • Fertility Grief & Pregnancy Loss
    Processing miscarriage, infertility, IVF trauma, and unspoken grief

  • Low Self-Esteem & Body Image Concerns
    Battling perfectionism, people pleasing or body shaming

  • Career Burnout & Ambition Fatigue
    Feeling emotionally exhausted, questioning your direction, or struggling to “balance it all”

  • Life Transitions & Hormonal Shifts
    Navigating divorce, menopause, empty nester syndrome, or simply feeling stuck

A Therapy Approach for Tampa Women That’s as Unique as You Are

At It Begins Within, we understand that every woman’s path to healing looks different. Your therapy shouldn’t be based on a diagnosis code, it should be shaped by your story, your strengths, and what truly feels supportive to you.

That’s why we emphasize a personalized approach to therapy. One that draws from a variety of evidence-based methods to match your needs and goals. Whether you're managing anxiety, navigating a major life transition, or healing from trauma, our therapists in Tampa and St. Petersburg are here to walk alongside you with care and clinical expertise.

Here are some of the therapeutic approaches we may use:

mindfulness therapy in tampa florida

Helps you slow down, connect with the present, and build self-compassion while reducing stress, reactivity, and overthinking.

emdr therapy and anxiety therapy in tampa florida

An effective therapy for healing trauma, anxiety, and past emotional wounds by helping your brain reprocess distressing experiences.

anxiety therapy for women in florida

Targets chronic worry, panic, or high-functioning anxiety with practical tools to calm your nervous system and quiet your inner critic.

therapy for women and self-esteem

Strengthens your sense of self-worth, helps you overcome people-pleasing and perfectionism, and reconnect with your voice.

cbt therapy for women in florida

A structured, proven method to challenge unhelpful thoughts, manage mood swings, and build healthier emotional responses.

postpartum therapy in tampa florida

Provides support for new and expecting mothers coping with postpartum anxiety, depression, identity shifts, or emotional overwhelm.

Life Transitions We Help You Navigate

Change is constant, but that doesn’t make it any easier. Many of the women we work with come to therapy during seasons of transition, when life feels unfamiliar, or out of balance. These moments often carry deep emotional weight, and you don’t have to carry it alone.

Here are some of the most common transitions we support women through in Tampa, St. Petersburg, and across Florida:

Pregnancy, Postpartum & Parenting Stress
Whether you're adjusting to life with a newborn, managing postpartum depression, or navigating the identity shifts of motherhood, we offer compassionate, research-backed care.

Breakups, Betrayal & Divorce
Healing from relational pain, whether it's a recent break-up, infidelity, or the slow unraveling of a relationship - we can help you process grief, regain clarity, and rebuild trust in yourself.

Menopause, Aging & Changing Identity
From hormonal shifts to evolving roles, this stage can stir up anxiety, sadness, or disconnection. Therapy can help you reclaim your sense of self.

Career Burnout & Ambition Fatigue
Even success can feel exhausting. If you're questioning your career path, feeling stuck, or trying to balance work with everything else, therapy offers space to reset and realign.

Multitasking as a Daughter, Mother, Professional & Partner
Many women feel pulled in a multitude of directions. We help you explore how these roles impact your emotional health, and support you in creating more balance, boundaries, and connection.

You Deserve a Therapist Who Truly Sees You

Therapy isn’t just about talking, it’s about feeling safe enough to be fully yourself. At It Begins Within, we offer a space where your story is met with empathy, not judgment. Where your needs guide the work we do together.

We honor your time, privacy, and your emotional investment. Whether you prefer to meet in person at our Tampa or St. Petersburg offices, or from the comfort of your home through secure telehealth, we make therapy accessible and flexible.

Our care model is simple - no insurance hoops, no rushed sessions, no one-size-fits-all treatment plans. Just meaningful, effective therapy that supports the version of you you’re ready to become.

Trusted Women’s Therapists in Tampa & St. Petersburg

  • Therapist for burnout, stress, and professional overwhelm

    Jessica Klein, MA, LMHC

    Therapist for Career Stress & Ambition Fatigue

  • Menopause and aging support therapist in Tampa & St. Petersburg

    Patricia “Trish” Cunningham, MS, LMHC

    Therapist for Menopause and Life Transitions

  • Therapist supporting anxiety and burnout in high-performing women

    Melissa Zentner, MS, LMHC

    Therapist for Stress & High-Achieving Women

  • Therapist offering support for fertility grief and emotional loss

    Mary Perleoni, Ph.D., LMHC

    Fertility Grief Therapist in St. Petersburg

  • Therapist helping young women manage anxiety, self-discovery, and modern relationship challenges in Tampa Bay

    Angela Holmes-Cruz, MS, RMHCI

    Therapist for Young Women Navigating Anxiety

  • Self-esteem and body image therapist for women in Florida

    Amanda Farris, MS, LCSW, QS

    Therapist for Body Image & Self-Worth Challenges

  • Couples therapist helping women strengthen connection and trust

    Kelly Morrissey, MA, LMFT, LMHC, CAP, QS

    Couples & Communication Therapist in Tampa

  • Licensed trauma therapist for women in Tampa, FL

    Paris McDonald, LMHC

    Therapist for Women’s Trauma Recovery in Tampa

  • Counselor specializing in ROCD and overthinking in relationships

    Emma Groskind, MS, LCSW

    Counselor for ROCD & Relationship Anxiety

  • Therapist focused on attachment, motherhood, and emotional resilience

    Nicole Segovia, BS

    Attachment Therapist for Women & Mothers

  • Relational trauma therapist supporting women in Tampa and St. Petersburg

    Annie Mowbray, BA

    Therapist for Relational Trauma & Emotional Wounds in Women

  • Postpartum counseling expert based in Tampa

    Ciana Nguyen, MS, LCSW

    Postpartum & Parenting Support Therapist in Tampa

Speak with a Tampa Women’s Therapist

What to Expect When You Reach Out

Taking that first step can feel intimidating—but it doesn’t have to be.

When you reach out to It Begins Within, we make the process simple, supportive, and pressure-free. Whether you’re looking for postpartum support, trauma therapy, or someone to help you make sense of anxiety or relationship stress, we’re here to guide you with care.

what you can expect at it begins within

  • A free 15-minute consultation to explore your needs and ensure the best therapeutic fit

  • A judgment-free space where your story is met with empathy, not expectations

  • A clear, personalized and prescriptive plan that align with your goals

  • Therapy that feels like a reset for your nervous system, not another thing on your to-do list

Whether you're in Tampa, St. Petersburg, or anywhere in Florida via telehealth, our goal is to help you feel supported from the very first conversation.

Schedule a Free Consultation with a Women’s Therapist in Tampa or St. Petersburg

We offer personalized, compassionate therapy for women navigating anxiety, burnout, motherhood, relationship stress, and life transitions. Whether you're seeking support in Tampa, St. Pete, or via telehealth across Florida—your next step starts here.