We have been in operation for over 25 years, and have grown from an initial staff of two to our present staff of 11 mental health professionals from the disciplines of psychology, social work, mental health counseling and marriage and family therapy. Our recognition as leaders and innovators in the mental health field is evidenced by various members of our staff having been published in professional journals, previously appointed to the Governor's Constituency for Children, honored as the state's outstanding contributor in the field of criminal rehabilitation by the Florida Council on Crime and Delinquency and authorized to provide professional training to other licensed mental health professionals nationwide. But beyond our professional endeavors, members of our staff are also well represented in civic and cultural activities. Members of our staff either are or have been involved in the St. Johns County Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors, Board of the American Cancer Society, and filled leadership roles in Sunrise Rotary, Rotary International, Big Brothers / Big Sisters, Domestic Violence Shelter Care, Kiwanis, Drug Education and Prevention Programs, and Child Care Advisory Boards. Others are recognized in the areas of poetry, music, visual arts and performing arts.
Operational for more than 35 years, Coastal Behavioral Healthcare is a nonprofit behavioral health care organization that serves children, adolescents, adults, seniors and families throughout southwest Florida. Also known as CBH, it serves more than 10,000 individuals through over 20 locations. The organization offers mental health, substance abuse, prevention and intervention and criminal justice services. Coastal Behavioral Healthcare, in partnership with the Florida School of Professional Psychology of Argosy University, provides training for doctorate level students in psychology. The organization offers treatment for schizophrenia, depression, anxiety disorders, bipolar disorders and adjustment issues. Coastal Behavioral Healthcare is accredited by the Joint Commission and is located in Sarasota, Fla.
Today you are one step closer to a new you where you feel empowered and on a positive path to growth, well-being and connected to your true self. As an object relations and self-psychology therapist, Dr. Benson's goal is to help you uncover your true potential and lead a life that is worth celebrating. While difficult situations of the past cannot be changed, they can be worked on and processed to understand and resolve challenges in your life by understanding your mind and developing your true sense of self. By applying complementary therapy approaches and techniques, Dr. Benson will help you unearth long-standing behavior patterns and negative perceptions that may be holding you back from experiencing a more fulfilling and meaningful life.Dr. Benson, whom is a long standing Sarasota Psychotherapist and Counselor, works collaboratively with other local therapists in Sarasota to offer comprehensive marriage, couples and family therapy as well. Dr. Benson works with Individuals, Couples and Families. Dr. Benson specializes in the treatment of trauma, grief and loss, body images & eating disorders, anxiety, depression, phase of life issues, and disorders of the self. She is also an approved addictions provider for Major League Baseball.Providing Private individual, couples and family counseling via face to face, phone sessions and long distance skype counseling.
The Florida Center For Healthy Sexuality is a psychotherapy center located in Sarasota, Florida, a community beside the beautiful Gulf of Mexico, just south of Tampa. Specializing in helping clients achieve Healthy Sexuality, we address a broad range of sexual concerns. Offering Individual, Couple's and Group therapy, as well as intensive outpatient plans for issues across the spectrum of sexuality including, Sex Addiction, Internet/Pornography Addiction, Love Addiction, Co-Dependency, Compulsive Sexuality and Problematic Sexuality. We also recognize the need for Partner's support and therefore offer Partner Trauma therapy- - Sexual Dysfunction, Sex Therapy, Arousal and Desire issues, Couple's Relational therapy, problems with Sexual and Emotional Intimacy and Gender evolution. We support both new couples and couples that have been together for decades, all ages, young to mature. Our Goal is to assist anyone seeking a sexually authentic life, how to have consensual, safe sexual choices that bring them peace and a greater understanding of themselves and their partners as whole healthy sexual beings.
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The Jewish Family & Children's Service of Sarasota-Manatee is a multifunctional organization that serves the health and personal care of people living in Sarasota and Manatee counties in Florida. It provides psychotherapy and counseling services to individuals and families. The organization also offers after-school programs, as well as medical care, outreach, and case and anger management services. Its other areas of expertise include drug and alcohol addiction recovery and substance, sexual and physical abuse prevention programs. The Jewish Family & Children's Service of Sarasota-Manatee provides family life education services and homeless folk prevention programs. Additionally, it offers the Safe Alternative to Out-of-School Suspension Program, which is a school-based program that emphasizes behavioral health education and social skills development training for middle school youths. The Jewish Family & Children's Service of Sarasota-Manatee maintains one of its facilities in Sarasota, Fla.
