Trauma and PTSD therapists & psychiatrists in Venice, FL

Do you feel alone or misunderstood, or are you looking for an unbiased person to listen? You’re not alone. My name is Karie Talkington. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor-Supervisor, and I have been working with children, teens, and adults for the past 24 years in various capacities. I help clients and families navigate anxiety, depression, grief, and life changes with compassion. I specialize in autism, ADHD, and trauma. My goal is to help you feel more secure, confident, and connected—to help you live your best life!

I have had a private practice for over 40 years. I have worked in residential and intensive outpatient as well as day treatment programs. Working with a variety of issues, including anxiety, depresion, work and relationship issues

Hi, I'm Jennifer. I'm a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in Florida, and I help women quiet the kind of anxiety that runs in the background even when everything looks fine on the outside. A lot of my clients are the capable, responsible ones everyone else leans on, the ones quietly wondering if their stress is even "bad enough" to bring to therapy. It is, and you're welcome here. I'm trained in EMDR, CBT, and trauma-informed care, with a special focus on anxiety, self-trust, and healing from betrayal and relationship trauma.

Welcome! I'm Dr. Valarie Chapmon, DSW, LCSW, BCD, a licensed clinical social worker with over 15 years of experience helping individuals navigate trauma, anxiety, depression, grief, life transitions, and relationship challenges. My background includes serving as a U.S. Navy Medical Service Corps officer and Psychological Health Team Lead, where I have provided behavioral health services to service members, veterans, and their families in both operational and clinical settings. I also have extensive experience working with survivors of trauma, military sexual trauma (MST), post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), moral injury, and occupational stress.

I earned my Doctor of Social Work degree from Tulane University and am a Board Certified Diplomate in Clinical Social Work.

Whether you're feeling overwhelmed by stress, healing from past experiences, struggling with anxiety or depression, or simply looking for support during a difficult season of life, my goal is to provide a safe, nonjudgmental space where you feel heard, respected, and empowered. Together, we'll identify your strengths, develop practical coping strategies, and work toward meaningful, lasting change that aligns with your personal values and goals.

My name is Melyssa Rivera-Lopez; a Forensic Licensed Clinician who graduated with high honors from Barry University. I have 20 + years of experience working in the field. Responsibilities include delivering evidence-based treatment options, assessments, diagnosis, recommendations pertaining to mental health status, and serving as an expert witness. Other functions include policy and program development, mediation, advocacy, and behavioral science research.

I specialize in evidence-based treatments for patients suffering from anxiety, OCD, Depression, and trauma related disorders. These treatments are more effective and efficient than traditional therapy because they directly target symptoms. I provide specific exercises aimed at breaking behavioral patterns that maintain symptoms. Traditional psychotherapy emphasizes gaining insight which in itself often does not lead to symptom reduction. Changing what you do will you change how you feel.