Feeling Stuck? Overwhelmed by Anxiety, Life Changes, or the Pressure to ‘Have It All Together’?
Private-Pay Individual Therapy in St. Petersburg, FL for Anxiety, ADHD, Depression, Trauma, Relationship Struggles, and Postpartum Depression.
You’ve Tried to Keep It Together. But Inside, It’s Been Falling Apart.
You’re tired of giving more than you get in relationships. You’re constantly scanning for signs someone might leave, but you’re the one who ends up pulling away. You’ve read all the self-help books, tried to talk it out with friends—but it still feels like you’re the one doing all the emotional heavy lifting.
Maybe you panic when things get too close. Maybe you shut down to keep the peace. Either way, you're left wondering:
What’s wrong with me? Why can’t I just feel secure?
Therapy helps you slow the spiral and get to the root—so you can stop second-guessing yourself, break the patterns that keep repeating, and start building the kind of relationships that actually feel safe, mutual, and nourishing. Whether you're navigating anxiety, ADHD, a rocky relationship, or the identity shift of new motherhood—you don’t have to figure it out alone anymore.
This is where real change begins. Let’s talk.
Who We Help at Our Mental Health Clinic in St. Petersburg, FL
At Sunshine City Counseling, we support people who are tired of carrying it all alone.
We work with:
Adults navigating anxiety, trauma, burnout, or big life transitions
Teens and young adults (14+) struggling with identity, emotions, or relationships
Couples looking to communicate better, reconnect, or move through conflict with support
Parents juggling the mental load of raising kids while trying to stay connected to themselves
New and expecting moms feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or not like themselves
Whether you're wrestling with ADHD, relationship struggles, postpartum depression, or simply trying to make sense of everything you're feeling—we're here.
Our licensed therapists offer both in-person therapy at our mental health clinic in St. Petersburg and online therapy across Florida, with specialties that meet you where you are and help you move toward the life you want.
Mental Health Services & Clinic in St. Petersburg, FL
Get the support you need—whether it's therapy intensives, anxiety counseling, or holistic mental health services.
Counselor’s in St. Petersburg, FL
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Cara Cancio | LCSW
Adults and Teens | Anxiety, OCD, ADHD, and Life Transitions
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Alexa Derby | Registered Mental Health Counselor Intern
Adults and Teens | Relationship Issues, Communication, Anxiety, Trauma, Life Transitions, Self-Esteem
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Kelly Dzioba | Registered Mental Health Counselor Intern
Postpartum Depression, Postpartum Anxiety, Life Transitions, Burnout, Anxiety, Perinatal Mental Health
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Zac Giparas | LMHC
ADHD, Therapy for Men, Relationship Issues, Anxiety
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Sophia Moenssens | LMHC
Adults and Teens | Neurodivergent Identities (ADHD, ASD, AuDHD), Chronic Illness and LGBTQ+.
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Olivia Pelts | LMHC
Relationship Issues, Trauma Therapist, Attachment, and Codependency
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Select Your Provider
We believe in the importance of trust, understanding, and empathy in building a successful therapeutic relationship. As a counseling practice in St. Petersburg, FL, we are passionate about serving and supporting our local community. Our therapists have an incredible amount of experience so be sure to check out their bio’s and see who resonates the most.
Schedule Your Free Consultation
Your comfort and connection with your counselor are our top priorities. That's why we offer a complimentary consultation over the phone (or on video) at our St. Petersburg, FL counseling practice. Right below, you have access to our therapists calendars so you can schedule when its most convenient for you.
Commit To The Process
We find that the first 4 therapy sessions are the most critical when it comes to your engagement, feeling connected to your therapist and beginning to make meaningful changes. Therapy is hard but committing to the process and trusting your therapist will only help you in stepping into all that you have been created to be.
Benefits of Going To Therapy
✔️ Increased Self Awareness
✔️ Learning How To Create Healthy Relationship
✔️ Improved Coping Skills
✔️ Stop Repeating Old Patterns and Behaviors
✔️ Understand Why You React In Certain Ways
Frequently Asked Questions About Therapy
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You have the right to receive a “Good Faith Estimate” explaining how much your medical care will cost.
Under the law, health care providers need to give patients who don’t have insurance or who are not using insurance an estimate of the bill for medical items and services.
You have the right to receive a Good Faith Estimate for the total expected cost of any non-emergency items or services. This includes related costs like medical tests, prescription drugs, equipment, and hospital fees.
Make sure your health care provider gives you a Good Faith Estimate in writing at least 1 business day before your medical service or item. You can also ask your health care provider, and any other provider you choose, for a Good Faith Estimate before you schedule an item or service.
If you receive a bill that is at least $400 more than your Good Faith Estimate, you can dispute the bill.
Make sure to save a copy or picture of your Good Faith Estimate. For questions or more information about your right to a Good Faith Estimate, visit www.cms.gov/nosurprises or call 800-985-3059.
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Great question! We are a private pay practice and considered “out of network.” We’re happy to give you a superbill so you can get reimbursed, which all depends on your "out of network benefits." All of our therapists are specializes in their own unique areas and range from $75-165 a session.
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Studies have shown that 90% of the change that you’ll experience is due to the relationship you build with your counselor. SO, we do a free first session with everyone to make sure you dig us and we dig you and, most importantly, that we will be helpful.
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With a growing staff of experts who specialize in a myriad of issues, our counselors range from $75-$165 per session. A typical "session" will last between 45-60mins. We always suggest blocking out 60 minutes on your calendar :)
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Schedule a 15min consult for free and see if we’re a good fit.
There’s no commitment, pressure, or obligation. If we’re not a good fit, we will happily refer you to someone we’d think you’d swipe right for.
This is about you, after all.
Visit Our Counseling Center in Florida
Physical Address: 1615 Pasadena Ave Suite #330 South Pasadena, FL 33707
Hours
Monday–Friday 9am–8pm
Phone
(727)-940-9538