About

For as long as I can remember, I have had an interest in physical and mental health and the connection between the two. What began as an interest soon became a hobby which eventually became a vocation. The goals of my personal and professional pursuits have always been multifaceted and interconnected. This meant different things at different times. Today, it means maintaining an approach to life that gives me the ability to manage stress as well as opportunities to increase the good times. As a young adult, it meant learning about and establishing personal values and healthy relationships. As a parent, it means having the physical endurance and mental focus to match my children's levels enough to enjoy and guide them. In my profession, it means expanding my knowledge to enable me to help a variety of people in a variety of ways. My approaches are researched-based but also practical and realistic.

Basic Data

Entity Type: Individual; Not Sole Proprietor

Organization Name: Lightshare Behavioral Wellness And Recovery

Gender

Female

Client Focus

  • Adults
  • Elders (65+)

Therapy Specialties

  • Anger Management
  • Anxiety
  • Bipolar
  • Career Counseling
  • Depression
  • Family Conflict
  • Grief
  • Life Coaching
  • Parenting
  • Relationship Issues
  • Self Esteem
  • Stress
  • Trauma And PTSD

Treatment Orientation

  • Acceptance & Commitment Therapy
  • Attachment-based
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
  • Dialectical Behavioral Therapy
  • Mindfulness Based Approaches
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Psychodynamic
  • Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
  • Trauma Focused

Modality

  • Individuals

Insurance

  • Cigna
  • Medicare
  • UnitedHealthcare Oxford
  • UnitedHealthcare

Education

  • Florida Atlantic University, Master's in Social Work

Years in Practice

10 years

Languages

  • English

Healthcare Provider Taxonomy

  • Code: 1041C0700X
  • Grouping: Behavioral Health & Social Service Providers
  • Classification: Social Worker
  • Specialization: Clinical

Credentials

  • Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)

Licenses

Name License Number State
LCSW SW16214 Verify FL
LCSW 11496-C Verify AR

Practice Locations

1451 10th St

Sarasota, FL 34236-4048

Phone Number: (941) 366-5333

Therapists Near Sarasota, FL

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Heather D. Eslien

Master of Arts (MA)
Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC)

Sarasota, FL 34236
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Jake Robertson

Registered Mental Health Counselor Intern (RMHCI)

Sarasota, FL 34237
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Helga Urlich

Mental Health Counselor

Sarasota, FL 34231
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Crissa A. Harman

Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC)

Sarasota, FL 34235
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Astride Kovacik

Social Worker

Sarasota, FL 34235