Absolutely the best marriage counselor. My husband and I were separated, living across the state…read morefrom one another. We had years of heartache and spite to work through. Honestly I had even started to move on with my life. All it took was one month with Victoria, and we were back on the path to a happy life together. She is blunt, and will not take sides. Victoria will either show you that you're soul mates, or she will show you that you're wasting your time! I have been to marriage counseling before, with my ex husband. I am not blaming this therapist for my divorce, but she certainly didn't seem to give a damn. Not all therapy is considered equal my friend. Victoria Baum is ethical, honest, deliberate, and the best thing that has ever happened to me. Thank you so much for helping us get our life back, together.

I only saw Victoria Baum two times, but In that short period of time she made a major difference in…read moremy life. I can't say enough positive things about my experience. Worked with appointment times because of my crazy schedule. Great sense of humour that puts you in a very relaxing atmosphere. Thank you Victoria!

I would highly recommend Marilyn Halls of Counseling Associate of Sarasota to anyone who finds…read morethemselves stuck in unhealthy patters of relating with and responding to their partner. She has helped my parter and me immensely towards mending old wounds, gaining a better understanding of each other's perspectives, improved self-awareness, boundaries and communication.

I find life wonderful and amazing. However, there are times when navigating changing circumstances…read morehave proved challenging for me. Marilyn Halls, from Counseling Associates of Sarasota, helped me to better understand the "whys" of some situations and how I could respond in a healthier way. I received counseling from an expert who really listens, is able to assess situations, and who worked with me towards improved understanding, reconciliation and happiness. I highly recommend her.

I have to say that the best part about this practice is the ability to schedule phone, skype and…read moreeven email sessions. As a busy professional, this is enormously helpful! On top of being convenient, Lisa expertly balances compassion with actionable, useful advice. Highly recommend!

Lisa is a therapist who has an understanding of the type of communication and verbal coaching that…read moreoffers the opportunity to repair and improve a relationship. She merges her compassionate understanding of value of effective communication strategies and keen level of attentive listening to help craft a new approach. As with any new path, the desire to fall back into old routines is common but she offers a firm hand of support to guide you back on course and if necessary, will help you not overlook the thinking process that caused the regression. She is also a woman that can actually understand not only a woman's perspective, but a male's viewpoint as well. This, in turn, has definitetly fosters a level of trust necessary to follow her guidance. Lisa is exactly what a therapist should be to help a person grow and become a better person.

Dr. Kimberly Benson has been the most instrumental part of my recovery. After years of struggling…read morewith my anger and rage, I am free. It hasn't been an easy road however Dr. Benson had complete confidence in my recovery plan and techniques that have been priceless. I use to blame others for my own decisions and reek havoc in every relationship I've ever had. After having sessions with Dr. Benson I have found new coping skills, insight and the knowledge for emotional maturity that has saved my marriage. I can't say enough about the freedom my husband and and I are experiencing after I was able to take a hard look at myself and do the work necessary that was required by Dr. Benson. I highly recommend anyone who has struggled with addiction, emotional immaturity, marriage issues or life skills in general. Thank you so much Dr. Benson and see you next month.

From the moment my daughter met Dr. Benson, she felt comfortable. It was nice to meet a treating…read moredoctor who can relate well to her patients and their families. She is practical, enthusiastic, great in building that trust relationship. I recommend her to everyone.

I've worked with and known Dr Rigsby for a number of years. His therapeutic and clinical knowledge…read moreare only surpassed by his compassion and warmth. Regardless of the pain and challenges you might be facing, Dr Rigsby will help you find a way out of the darkness, all while helping you understand your journey. He actively helps you disarm shame and replace it with understanding, resolve and pride. I could not recommend him more highly.

Dr. Ken and Jimmy are amazing. Kind. Compassionate. Caring. There for you during the good times…read moreand the bad. As I navigate the choppy waters of mental health stability, Dr. Ken has served as an invaluable source of calm and reason.

My partner and I were seeking counseling and made contact with Gail. Initially she seemed…read morewonderful. Then we had our first session. Gail perpetually interrupted my partner and myself, attempting to complete our sentences, talking over us, and generally talking more about herself than we had the opportunity to talk about our relationship. At every opportunity, mid sentence Gail would comment how she too has experienced X,Y, and Z. Gail made insulting assumptions about my character, my education based on information I shared with her. She will talk over you, she will not let you complete your thoughts or sentences. It makes it very difficult to address couples issues when the therapist won't let you complete a thought and insert their own narrative, instead of listening to the story of your relationship to move forward in a better direction. Update 2/23/2025: I have not seen Gail or been in contact with her since our initial appointment on January 25th. However she called me on February 20th emphasizing that she was "disgusted in me as a human being." Then proceeded to explain how her years of experience and credentials certainly make her a great therapist. She went on to state how upset she was that I gave her a one star review. She concluded the message by stating "You are in trouble by the way!" In a threatening tone It is considered inappropriate, unprofessional but more importantly highly unethical for a therapist to contact past clients for personal reasons such as leaving a poor review Here's a photo of the transcript of the VM it's not perfect but you'll get the gist

If you are looking for someone to listen, provide constructive feedback and support you, Gail is…read morethe professional you can trust! She is patient and provides a welcoming and safe environment so you feel comfortable whether going as an individual or for couples therapy. With her years of experience, knowledge and background, she will help guide you to create the life you want! I would highly recommend Gail as someone to trust and assist you through life's challenges.

Travis is a nice enough guy and my 9 yr old son really liked him. But he's very closed minded and…read moreuninformed with regards to natural/homeopathic options for mental health treatment before jumping right into the pharmaceutical medicine machine. We were forced to seek therapy elsewhere due to other concerning factors relative to a conversation had with our son. I think Travis could be a good option for adults that only need to talk to someone and don't require intervention beyond that. But I would certainly not reccomend him as a child counselor. Maybe after he has had more experience under his belt as a therapist he'll be in a position to help children. I do wish him the best but I cannot give him a good review after our experience.

Very happy with the counseling my family and I have received. Travis is very kind and really helped…read moremy husband and I work through some things. He's also helped us with some concerning things we've had about our children.

As a psychologist and colleague, I love working with Laura. She is creative, passionate and thinks…read moreoutside the box. I always look forward to collaborating from her and know that I will learn something new.

i did therapy with Laura from 2022-2023. Laura was a good bridge for my mental health but…read moreunfortunately, over time, I found her to lack the level of integrity and sincerity I hold myself to and seek in another, especially a trained, professional therapist. She inserted her opinions several times without my asking, including her views on religion, politics, and even made statements about me or family members, rather than posing questions from a place of collaboration and curiosity, allowing the client to draw their own conclusion. When I confronted her about this she consistently gaslit me, "I apologize you feel...", which anyone off the street knows that is NOT an apology but an evasive way to side-step accountability of an irresponsible and potentially dangerous approach to conducting therapy. Over time the sessions felt more and more cookie cutter and I sensed how she was not present. I addressed this with her and nothing changed. When I broached this again, noting that when I started with her she assured me she works with highly sensitive individuals, like me, her response was, "Unfortunately, my brain does multi-task and that is not something I can correct. If I am sitting with you and hear the garbage truck, my brain may go to "I wonder if the kids took out the garbage." While I wear noise-dampening headphones in sessions to reduce distractions, the reality is I could be in an isolation chamber and my brain would try to make connections. Again, I can see where that would present as multi-tasking, and apologize that it felt like I was not in tune with you." Again, read between the lines: "I apologize you feel...". No accountability. Annnnd no genuine remorse. I also had a really bad moment and I reached out to her and she did not respond at all; I followed up and she made up an excuse, "I read your text between clients, responded and forgot to hit send." This was the 2nd time she flaked but I kept forgiving her and being understanding. Finally, her approach is very friendly but she equally comes off as compartmentalized/not warm and I can count on one hand the number of questions she asked me in over 9 months of therapy (she was not genuinely curious about me/my life). Her excuse? "I have to keep therapeutic boundaries." One thing I have learned is People Don't Change if they cannot see the problem. The same goes for therapists. Save your $ and find a therapist with a backbone and who you can know in your bones cares by the manner with which they conduct therapy.

Jennifer has a very warm and nurturing presence. Through some of my challenging times, she has been…read morea supportive my own personal development. Not only is she gifted as an intuitive healer, she has an impressive academic background with a master's degree in transpersonal psychology and pursuing her PhD. Therefore, she was very knowledgeable and helped me better understand myself on both an intuitive and intellectual level.

I had my first reading with Jennifer yesterday. It was a phone reading, and Jennifer was able to…read moreimmediately make me feel at ease and open. She gave me some really meaningful feedback on things that were going on in my life currently, and also some insight into my future. We did an energy healing session to close out the reading, and afterwards, I felt like I had just slept for 8 hours! Amazing. I highly recommend seeing Jennifer if you are looking for this type of experience.

Dr. Alla Fine has worked hard with me and I am not an easy patient. I lost my husband and have…read morebeen diagnosed with Bipolar. She sees me when ever I am having problems she has adjusted my meds to find the cocktail to stabilize my moods. She has helped me be able to get back out in the world and do things. She is one of the best psychiatrist I have gone to in a long time. I can't thank Dr Fine for all she has done. If you ever have a problem she is there for you. Thank you so much Dr. Fine!

Cash only.....a written hand receipt they can buy from Staples....NO THANKS. I hope you all have a…read morebetter experience than I did. I'm not saying she is a bad doctor just the office procedure seems a bit fishy.