ELIZABETH MAHANEY: TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE • Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) with a specialty in marriage, parenting, children and couples. • M.A. Degree in Mental Health Counseling with a concentration and dual enrollment in Marriage and Family Therapy. • B.A. Degree in Psychology from The University of South Florida. • Florida Supreme Court Certified Family Law Mediator. Training from The University of South Florida. • University of Tampa minor in marketing with concentrations in athletics and personal growth. • Clinical Consultant at Worker’s Health. • Cognitive Behavior Therapist (CBT) for various mental health issues and medical issues including pain management, fibromyalgia and chronic pain. • Certified as a Master Neuro-Linguistic Programming Practitioner among other therapeutic applications. •Founder and CEO of Real L.I.F.E. inc. Where Real Learning Is Found Everywhere~ A Non-Profit Organization~ . • Entrepreneur & Author. • Ph.D in C.h. • National Certified Counselor (NCC). • Completed Level 1 Training in Gottman Method Couples Therapy. • Qualified Supervisor • State Approved Clinical Supervisor for B.A. and M.A. Registered Interns/ Practicum/ Field Study Students. • SOS (Sequential Oral Sensory) Certified for Feeding/ Eating Issues and Assess for Development, Learning, Behavior, Cognition, Nutrition, and Environment. • Holistic Health Coach focusing on Lifestyle, Wellness & the Psychology of Eating and Nutrition. • Former President and Director of The Missing Piece of Counseling and Well-Being, Inc. A non-profit Organization. • Experience working with several different types of clients and organizations including; *Private Practice. *Success for Kids and Families Inc. - a community wrap-around strength based program. *Kathy's Place- a center for grieving children and families leading both adult and children's groups. *The Children's Cancer Center bereavement and oncology support team. *Served on the Board of The Tampa Bay Association for Psychotherapists and affiliated with several different professional organizations (see Affiliations link). *Member of Chi Sigma IOTA- International Counseling Academic & Professional Honor Society. ABOUT MY SERVICES “I enjoy working with individuals, couples, families, teens & children. I provide therapy in a comfortable, flexible, and down-to-earth manner. I have a sense of humor when appropriate and tend to be easy going, gentle, and supportive. I am honest, non judgmental, a great listener, and highly confidential. I'll let you know what I hear going on. I will give you suggestions either for how we can approach your problems together, or for ways you can deal with them yourself. You won't be alone in the work that we do together - I will be an active participant in your therapy. If some part of your life is not working for you, maybe you've received poor instructions. The good news is we can re-educate ourselves. GOAL: Recover satisfaction in all your relationships, including with- yourself! I can also help when you just need a new perspective on a situation. I'll tell you if I think that you are following any patterns and suggest ways to interrupt those patterns. I welcome the opportunity to use my skills to help enhance your existing lifestyle, and to teach you and/or your family members the process for getting the very best out of life”.

As a therapist specializing in insight-oriented therapy, I work with individuals who are ready to explore their inner world, uncover their potential, and cultivate a deeper connection with themselves and others. Many of my clients are accomplished professionals who, despite their outward success, feel unfulfilled or caught in recurring challenges—whether in their personal lives, relationships, or inner sense of peace. I also offer case consultation to support therapist's work with personality disorders, suicide grief, and practice building. Together, we work to understand the "why" behind these patterns and uncover pathways toward meaningful change. My approach is collaborative and rooted in curiosity about your unique experiences. We’ll take the time to explore the underlying dynamics shaping your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors, empowering you to: Insight-Oriented Therapist Helping Professionals Thrive in Tampa Bay. As a therapist specializing in insight-oriented therapy, I work with individuals who are ready to explore their inner world, uncover their potential, and cultivate a deeper connection with themselves and others. Many of my clients are accomplished professionals who, despite their outward success, feel unfulfilled or caught in recurring challenges—whether in their personal lives, relationships, or inner sense of peace. I also offer case consultation to support therapist's work with personality disorders, suicide grief, and practice building. Together, we work to understand the "why" behind these patterns and uncover pathways toward meaningful change. My approach is collaborative and rooted in curiosity about your unique experiences. We’ll take the time to explore the underlying dynamics shaping your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors, empowering you to: • Gain clarity and self-awareness. • Build healthier, more fulfilling relationships. • Unlock your potential and create a life aligned with your values. Insight-oriented therapy isn’t about quick fixes—it’s about fostering lasting transformation by addressing core issues, deepening your self-understanding, and creating space for growth and fulfillment.

• Are you struggling with life issues? • Are you dealing with challenges in your significant relationships? • Do you feel stressed with the demands of daily life? • Having difficulty maintaining healthy boundaries and work/life balance? • Longing for meaningful relationships? • Do you feel out of control at times? • Burning the candle at both ends? • Dealing with feelings of anxiety about the present or the future? • Having financial concerns? • Fighting depression? YOU ARE NOT ALONE. At one time or another, we all struggle with some life circumstance or situation that finds us questioning where we are in our lives and where we are going. I’m glad that you’ve gotten this far in your search for meaning and satisfaction and I hope that you will soon be ready to take that next step of building a FRESH START in your life. You deserve a life of balance, healing and wholeness and I would be honored to talk with you about how to achieve the goals you have in mind for creating a more satisfying life. The majority of my practice consists of adults; men and women of all ages and covers a wide range of personal, educational and professional backgrounds. The issues we deal with are many: - Anxiety - Depression - Grief/Loss - Divorce/Separation - Women's Issues - Adjustment - Marital & Relationship conflict - Self-Esteem/Confidence/Self-Image Problems - Gay/Lesbian Issues - Job-Related Issues - Communication Issues - Anger Management - Spiritual Growth - Work/Life Balance - Supporting/Reinforcing Recovery I will partner with you to help you cope with life’s challenges in a safe, professional environment where your personal choices are respected. Together we will work to help you achieve better functioning and balance in your family life, significant relationships, your work and your free time.

Advantage Mental Health Center provides general psychiatric and addiction recovery services in a confidential, comprehensive, compassionate manner.  Services include psychiatric evaluations, medication management, psychotherapy, counseling, and medication and counseling based addiction recovery services.  Advantage Mental Health has a team of dedicated, highly-qualified physicians, psychiatric nurse practitioners and mental health counselors who are committed to providing outstanding patient care.  Advantage Mental Health is open 8:00 am to 8:00 pm, Monday through Thursday, and 8:00 am to 4:00 pm, Friday and Saturday.

With such a high divorce rate and the pressure to make it work, it's not easy to figure out what ingredients are necessary for love and relationships to truly last.You could be feeling overwhelmed right now with this pressure to be one of those couples that grow old together and feel happy long-term. I've known many singles who don't feel confident enough to date because of this same pressure. It can be intense!! Common feelings I hear about this type of relationship pressure: • worried that you will repeat your parents mistakes • feeling like you are not on the same page with your partner • unsure if you are a good fit together • desire for long term happiness but unsure how to get it As your therapist, I will walk you through the steps to have healthy conversations and a deep meaningful connections based on the latest research. So you won't have to worry about what's important and what's pure myth. Therapy programs include ONLINE SERVICES for: DATING strategies for SINGLES including how to market your best traits, what to include in your online dating profiles, and how to keep yourself safe on a first date. PREMARITAL counseling and coaching services aimed at preventing divorce, arming your love against betrayal, dealing with hot button topics like sex, money, and in-laws. Offering a 4 hour program for those interested in the Florida Marriage License Discount for $25 off your license. For $100, get your relationship report for premarital couples with PDF copy. MARRIAGE counseling using the Gottman method to testing your fully range of relationship strengths and problems. INDIVIDUAL services to target relationships at work or home. Options include a full Cognitive Behavior Therapy program with workbook for any emotional or behavioral issue, ANGER MANAGEMENT 12 hour course with counseling, and issues related to stress management and/or work life balance.

ADULT INDIVIDUAL THERAPY Do you want to heal the pain from the past and experience the life that you want in the present? Do you want to learn how to cherish your partner and live in peaceful harmony? Do you want to work through past traumas, change dysfunctional family patterns and shed outdated defenses? Problems in life are unavoidable, but suffering is a choice. Trying to elude the pain of life's challenges can leave you stuck in stress, anxiety, and depression. As we navigate troubled waters, the last thing we may be thinking about is the opportunity to grow. My approach to therapy offers clients more than just short-term band-aids to cure symptoms. I utilize experiential techniques to bridge the gap between the verbal, problem-solving part of our brains and the nonverbal, intuitive, emotional part. Both parts help us to identify the sources of problems, and develop new patterns and skills for handling them. While I focus on the whole client, not just the presenting problem, some of the areas I specialize in include: * Anxiety * Bereavement * Chronic medical conditions * Depression * Family-of-origin concerns * Self-esteem issues * Trauma resolution / PTSD * Workplace concerns COUPLES THERAPY Do you want to forgive past injuries and rediscover that couple holding hands? Most couples struggle finding the balance between the “we” and the “me”. Too much “we” and the sense of self becomes blurred; too much “me” and there's not enough glue (intimacy) in the relationship to keep it together over time. Emotionally-focused couples treatment emphasizes valuing and validating each other. I honor the wisdom in each of my clients; you will not be judged. Our work together will take you from blaming and alienation, to engagement, connectedness and security. Research shows couples with a 5:1 ratio of positive / negative interactions build up a resilient "emotional bank". Learn communication skills, conflict resolution techniques, and how to cultivate the loving behaviors to get to the magic ratio. Some of the issues I've been able to assist couples in tackling are: * Blended families * Communication problems * Divorce prevention * Internet & sexual addictions * Parenting concerns * Relationship issues ADOLESCENT THERAPY Figuring out who you are, and who you want to be is a major undertaking at any age. For teens, the task of self-definition is fraught with possibilities and perils. Together, we will work to help you develop a healthy sense of self, and establish goals and patterns to set you on a course for a happy and productive life. Areas of focus may include: * ADD / ADHD * Depression * Giftedness * Parental separation and divorce * Peer relationships * School failure

As a solution-focused therapist, my goal is to help you uncover your true potential and lead a life that is worth celebrating. While we can't change difficult situations of the past, we can work together to better understand and resolve challenges in your life. By applying complementary therapy approaches and techniques, we will discover and modify long-standing behavior patterns or negative perceptions that may be holding you back from experiencing a more fulfilling and meaningful life. If you're looking for extra support and guidance through a challenging situation or you're just ready to move forward in a new direction in your life, I look forward to working with you to achieve your goals! Providing individual, couples and family counseling. Treatment specialization includes: * Therapy for Depression and Anxiety * Couples Counseling * Family Counseling * Parenting Support * Grief Counseling * Work and Career issues * Stress Management * Conflict Resolution I work with a wide range of emotional and behavioral issues providing services that span from therapy for depression and grief counseling to parenting support, couples counseling and beyond. In a comfortable and supportive atmosphere, I offer a highly personalized approach tailored to each of my clients individual needs to help attain the personal growth they’re striving for.

My practice is focused on helping people with relationship issues. I work with adults, mostly doing couples work. I strive to help clients repair and improve their relationships. If you are motivated to work on enhancing your relationship(s), please call me to determine if I might be able to help you.

I Believe, - Changing the way we Think about something, changes how we Feel and Behave. - There is always more than one way to Think about something. - How we Experience Self, Relationships and Life Circumstances, is Self-Determined. I am a licensed Marriage & Family Therapist (LMFT) who has been practicing psychotherapy since 1994 working with individuals, youth and families in a wide variety of settings including: individual and group private practice; outpatient mental health clinics; psychiatric and med-surgical hospitals; as well as adolescent residential and school settings. I currently offer web-based video/chat, telephonic and text sessions.

Working with individuals, couples, and families. Life is a journey of discovering more about yourself and your connection with others. There are difficult situations along the way, and you may just want to discuss some things, or you may be really struggling with a particular situation that you would like to work through. Either way, you will find that counseling is an investment in yourself and one that will always payoff as long as you keep using the tools. Sometimes just a few sessions can be really helpful, and other times things may take awhile longer. It often takes time and commitment to make changes.Anything worth doing takes effort. You can make changes in your life and feel better. Office sessions available weekly and some weekends. Counseling or Life Coaching, provided with insurance or self-pay. Conditions and situations where counseling can help - Therapy for depression, sadness, anxiety and bipolar - Counseling for stress reduction, relaxation, breathing techniques - Treatment for better communication, anger management, and coping patterns - Relationships, relationship therapy, co-dependency and relationship patterns - Family therapy and family dynamics - Exploration of emotions and feelings - Holistic treatment, life coaching, life confusion and life direction - Mind, body and spirit counseling - Biofeedback training EMDR