Trauma and PTSD therapists & psychiatrists in Brandon, FL

I believe that prioritizing your mental health is a major key to a happy, fulfilling life. Seeking help can be one of the hardest parts, so congratulations on taking that step! I’ve been practicing for 5 years, but before I was a therapist I taught high school. Because of my background in education, I love working with young adult females who are struggling with identity, self-confidence, anxiety and depression.

I am dedicated to helping individuals of all ages navigate life's challenges and restore balance to their daily lives. Whether you are overwhelmed with life transitions, anxiety, family relationships, burnout, emotional overload, feelings of ongoing, excessive worry about everyday things or even high achievement that triggers your body responses. We can collaborate and create a sustainable plan that is right for you. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I hold additional training in Diversity and Cultural Competency, Adoption Competency, TFCBT and EMDR. I have served children, teens and adults in crisis within the child welfare system. I am a Homeschool Network Preferred Provider.

My goal is to earn your trust, it is never the other way around. Let’s journey together in having you rediscover self-compassion, empowerment, and inner strength.

Hi, I’m Lilliam Pastora, a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with 7 years of experience helping adults navigate life’s challenges and create meaningful, lasting change. My approach is warm, collaborative, and grounded in evidence-based care. I support clients in building insight, strengthening coping skills, and reconnecting with their values—so they can move through difficult seasons with more clarity, confidence, and self-compassion.

I specialize in anxiety, depression, trauma, and eating disorders, and I also enjoy working with men around topics like emotional regulation, identity, relationships, and personal growth. My goal is to provide a safe, nonjudgmental space where you can feel understood while learning practical tools to support healing and long-term wellbeing.

I am Victoria Cruse Motter, a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with over 25 years of experience working with children, adolescents, and adults facing a wide range of issues, including family conflicts, anxiety, depression, ADHD, low self-esteem, sexual abuse, substance use, chronic stress, trauma and PTSD, and women’s issues. My background includes providing counseling in various settings, such as schools, autism centers, pre-schools, juvenile justice programs, and residential group homes for youth in CYS custody. I earned my Master's Degree in Counseling from Pennsylvania State University.

I specialize in working with adults experiencing a variety of anxiety disorders, including panic attacks, generalized anxiety, and phobias, as well as adults with ADHD. I also support clients who have difficulty regulating emotions and navigating the impact these patterns can have on relationships. Many of my clients are thoughtful, insightful, and self-aware, yet feel stuck in exhausting cycles of fear, reassurance-seeking, self-doubt, and overstimulation. You may feel like you know better, but anxiety continues to run the show. I aim to create a space where you feel understood, safe, and able to show up exactly as you are.

You may be feeling overwhelmed—like no matter what you try, the tension at home keeps building, your teen seems more distant, or anxiety and sadness are quietly taking over. Maybe it’s hard to talk without things turning into arguments, or your child is acting out in ways that feel unfamiliar. If you're exhausted by conflict, silence, or emotional disconnection, you're not alone. I help adolescents and families navigate depression, anxiety, behavioral struggles, trauma, and relationship challenges with care and clarity.

Taking the first step toward therapy can feel overwhelming, and I'm glad you're here. I'm a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in the state of Florida, with more than 16 years of experience helping children (ages 8+), adolescents, and adults navigate life's challenges in a warm, affirming, and solution-focused environment. I provide therapy in English and Spanish and support clients experiencing anxiety, depression, life transitions, adjustment challenges, separation, grief, and loss. My goal is to help you feel heard, build on your strengths, and develop practical tools to create meaningful and lasting change.

Dar el primer paso para comenzar un proceso terapéutico puede resultar abrumador, y me alegra que estés aquí. Soy Consejera Licenciada en Salud Mental (LMHC) en el estado de Florida, con más de 16 años de experiencia brindando psicoterapia a niños (a partir de los 8 años), adolescentes y adultos. Ofrezco terapia en inglés y español, y acompaño a personas que enfrentan ansiedad, depresión, cambios y transiciones de vida, dificultades de adaptación, separación, duelo y pérdida. Mi objetivo es ofrecerte un espacio donde te sientas escuchado(a), puedas reconocer tus fortalezas y desarrollar herramientas prácticas que te ayuden a generar cambios significativos y duraderos en tu vida.

I'm a retired veteran, have been working as a social worker/therapist since 2004, and have been in private practice since 2017. I have extensive and successful experience helping people with trauma/PTSD, relationships, boundaries, emotions, domestic violence, sexual trauma, substance abuse, grief, parenting, and more.

Hello! My name is Tammy Mantalas and I am a neurodiverse Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor and Advanced Rapid Resolution Therapy Practitioner. I graduated from Troy University in 2018 and have been in private practice since. I have also had my own personal journey of lived experience in healing and mental health that has developed wisdom beyond what you can find in a traditional school text book.

We cannot change the past, and everyone's story is different, but we can find hope, help, and healing by working together. Working together as a team we will find balance and peace within yourself, overcome obstacles related to mental health and substance abuse issues, develop tools for personal growth, and move forward in your life.

I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, which has successfully worked with all lifestyles. In my counseling practice, I specialize in helping individuals experiencing low self-esteem, depression, anger, phobias, anxiety, worry, grief, trauma, addictions, relationship issues, LGBTQ+, gender issues, and much more.

My guiding principle is to meet clients where they are and help them grow and develop the skillset they need to reach their full potential. All services are tailored to meet each client's unique needs using the appropriate mental health counseling modalities.

Types of therapy that will be utilized are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Family/Marital, Family Systems, Mindfulness-Based (MBGT), Solution Focused Brief (SFBT), person-centered, and Christian Counseling.