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.

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.

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.

After multiple visits with this counselor, I received a text identifying that my husband had made…read morean appointment for treatment. It was not identified to me at that time that he had been in multiple times already. I have since discontinued treatment and am concerned about the potential ethical issues, and this facilities lack of transparency.

Christina at Sarasota Mental Health is extremely compassionate. It's clear that she operates from a…read moreplace of deep understanding and has the toolbox to assist anyone that struggles from mental health issues. I would highly recommend Christina if you are looking for a therapist who will be honest and real with you.

From the owner: Our philosophy centers on the belief that every individual is unique, and their experiences,…read moreemotions, and challenges are equally distinctive. We offer a wide list of therapy and counseling services tailored to meet our clients' specific needs, aspirations, and circumstances. Our highly trained therapists and counselors in Sarasota are committed to providing personalized care that resonates with your journey, whether you are navigating grief, trauma, anxiety, depression, or any other mental health concern.

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 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.