Mental Health Counselor / Therapist in Sarasota, FL

David Mullen, Ph.D., LMFT

Healing the Mind and Spirit

Dr. David E. Mullen

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Location

1257 S. Tamiami Trail    Sarasota, FL 34239

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Practice Information

I work with adolescents and adults. My specialties are anxiety and mood disorders, couple therapy, trauma and loss, clinical hypnosis and EMDR and schema therapy. Typically, I do brief therapy --6-12 sessions. I am seeing a few patients for longer periods of time. I see myself as a coach and facilitator. For me, therapy is a collaborative relationship where therapist and patient go on a shared journey for a limited time. The journey is rewarding yet difficult, hard work but rewarding. There is no magic wand in therapy as in life. My focus is primarily on the present and future. Collaboration, feedback from both therapist and patient, honesty, skill training within a confidential, safe relationship are the keys to effective psychotherapy. I am comfortable dealing with spiritual issues if they impact a person's difficulties. As a clergyman and psychologist, I recognize that a healthy spirituality can be an important resources in the healing process. I offer a free 15 minute phone consultation so a seeker of therapy services can get some feel for how I am. Whatever the therapist s theoretical orientation., the research says that it is the "fit" between therapist and patients that contributes mightily to a positive outcome. At the intake interview, a careful assessment is made and we go over treatment options. An informed patient gets the most out of therapy.

Licenses/Certifications

Diplomate, American Psychotherapy Association (DAPA)  Doctor of Psychology (Psy.D.)  Doctoral Degree (Ph.D.)  Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT)

License Info

Fl 000191 MT

Education

Davidson College, BA Union Seminary, M.Div. University of West Georgia, MA The Fielding Institute, PHD in clinical psychology

Bio:

I am a seasoned psychotherapist in practice for over 25 years. I have had a variety of clinical opportunities as staff psychologist in a mental health center, director of a non-profit counseling center, director of a college counseling center. I enjoy helping people get unstuck and discover and celebrate their strengths. I am a college professor as well as psychotherapist. I like the mix of teaching and clinical work. Both inform what I do. I am married,have two adult children and three grandchildren. When I am not working, I enjoy learning how to improve my skills as a jazz musician, writing books ,cooking ethnic recipes, U and talking with friends. An invited lecturer I have led workshops nationally and spoken on positive psychology on cruise ships. I am interested in the interface of psychotherapy and spirituality and realize that I am a wounded healer working to help relieve emotional suffering. A spiritual person, I see psychotherapy as a sacred calling and not simply as a job or career.

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Payments Accepted

cash, credit cards

Hours

9-6, Monday - Friday

Practice Areas/Issues Treated

Therapy  Anger Management  Anxiety and Panic  Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD)  Body Image Issues  Caregiver Issues  Chronic Illness  Couples  Depression  Divorce  Eating Disorders  Grief and Loss  Hypnotherapy  Life Transitions  Loneliness  Marriage & Family Therapy  Marriage Counseling  Men's Issues  Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder  Online / Teletherapy  Pre and Postpartum Mental Health  Relationship Issues  Self-Esteem Issues  Seniors and Elder Care Issues  Sexual Dysfunction  Stress Management  Trauma and PTSD  Work and Career Issues

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