Gulf Central Early Steps program serves infants and toddlers. It provides early intervention services to children with developmental delays. The program offers parent support and counseling solutions. Gulf Central Early Steps program serves children in Charlotte, DeSoto, Manatee, Highlands, Hardee and Sarasota counties in Florida. It also provides a range of home-based services. The program conducts health evaluations and assessments. Gulf Central Early Steps program is a part of the Sarasota Memorial Health Care System, which performs medical procedures in the areas of cardiology and orthopedics. The system additionally operates the Sarasota Memorial Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, which offers physical, speech and occupational therapies.
LifeStance in Sarasota, FL provides counseling and therapy online or in person. Also, psychiatry and medication management are available by video. The choice is yours. We offer individual therapy, couples therapy, family therapy and marriage counseling. We accept most insurances and serve all ages.Our licensed therapists, counselors, psychologists, psychiatrists, and psychiatric nurse practitioners are experts in helping you with depression, anxiety, stress, and ADHD; heal from trauma, PTSD or grief; improve self-esteem; and cope with other mental health conditions such as bipolar, schizophrenia, OCD, eating disorders as well as addiction & substance abuse. Call or book online today!
Dr. April Brown, known as “The Doctor of Intimacy,” brings over 20 years of experience helping individuals and couples build deeper, more meaningful connections. What sets her practice apart is her specialized focus on intimacy not just physical, but emotional, mental, and relational. Rather than offering one-size-fits-all therapy, Dr. April provides a direct, results-focused approach that helps clients improve communication, rebuild trust, and break unhealthy patterns. She creates a safe, supportive space while also challenging clients to grow, making each session both compassionate and transformative. In addition to traditional counseling, Dr. April integrates real-world strategies, practical tools, and education through her podcast, books, and speaking engagements giving clients support both inside and outside of sessions. Whether you’re navigating relationship challenges, life transitions, or personal growth, Dr. April’s approach is centered on helping you feel seen, understood, and empowered to create lasting change.
Comprehensive Medpsych Systems of Florida, conveniently located in Sarasota, FL offers both in-person and virtual mental wellness and behavioral health support to help get you back to feeling your best. Our licensed psychiatrists, nurse practitioners and therapists work with you to help meet your specific needs and goals, at your own pace. Comprehensive Medpsych Systems of Florida is a part of Optum Behavioral Care.
At Vacation Counseling, we believe real transformation happens when you step outside of your everyday environment. Unlike traditional therapy, we combine the power of counseling with the restorative experience of a getaway, creating space for couples to slow down, reconnect, and focus on what truly matters. Our intimate couples retreats are designed to help partners improve communication, rebuild trust, and deepen emotional and physical connection in a relaxed, distraction-free setting. Instead of rushing through sessions between work and daily stress, couples have the opportunity to fully engage in the process and see meaningful progress in a shorter amount of time. Led by experienced therapists, including Dr. April Brown, “The Doctor of Intimacy,” our approach blends evidence-based techniques with real-life application so couples leave not only feeling closer, but equipped with tools they can continue using long after the retreat ends. We’re more than a getaway, we’re a reset, a reconnection, and a path forward.
