Karen J. Allen, MS, LMHC
Licensed Mental Health Counselor
716 S. Oakwood Ave., Brandon, Florida 33511 | 813-373-0315
I offer a comfortable and safe place where people can talk about their concerns and be a partner in their treatment. Services are affordable and appointment availability is flexible to accommodate your scheduling needs, including after 5 PM, weekends, and e-therapy.
Marcia Norman, PsyD, (Doctor of Psychology)
Licensed Clinical Psychologist
Available for Online Therapy
Feeling stuck? Sad? Anxious? My typical client is a high achieving person who has hit a bump in the road. Whether it's depression, stress or anxiety, life is just not sparking joy. Maybe your relationship needs help. Let's fix it! Orlando area - telehealth in FL as well
Well Coached Life, PhD, MA, SEP
WELL COACHED LIFE| Individuals | Couples | Youth
Available for Online Therapy
We get it – trauma can be stubborn, affecting everything from our body to our relationships. Refuse to let the haunting of your past control your present or dictate your future. Let's kickstart your journey to healing and growth, one defiant and sassy step at a time!
Richard Gonzalez, LCSW
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Available for Online Therapy
I believe we are born with a purpose to make the world a better. Sometimes, many of us while growing up knew exactly what we wanted to be. For others, it is a process of self-discovery. I help individuals make sense, find harmony, peace and purpose through counseling.
Amanda Kohl, MA, RMHCI
Registered Mental Health Counselor Intern
Available for Online Therapy
Prioritizing your healing isn’t always easy, yet here you are! In our sessions you can explore your struggles in a compassionate setting and learn skills to create the life you want based on what you value most.
Kevin Fleming, Ph.D.
Coach/Change Agent/Consultant
At Home or Private Discreet Intensives
Grey Matters Intl & Dr. Kevin Fleming(cited expert for NY Times, CNN, Fortune, Sporting News)is all about bold thinking & neuroscience innovation in getting mood/behavior change when shrinking,feel good self-help, and pills aren't cutting it. Indiv/couples/family.
Related Sites:
City of Brandon
Florida Board of Clinical Social Work, Marriage & Family Therapy & Mental Health Counseling
Therapy Brandon, FL
Clair-Mel City, Counselor Limona FL, Sixmile Creek, Providence FL, Palm River FL, Calrico FL
Brandon is located on the western side of the state of Florida, between Tampa and Plant City, with a population around 90,000. Brandon experiences hot and humid summers, with daily thunderstorms. The winters are mild, with temperatures averaging in the 60’s. The spring and fall temperatures are also mild, with average temperatures in the 70’s to 80’s. August typically has the most rainfall. There are several private schools in and around Brandon, including nativity Catholic School, Kings Ave Christian School, First Baptist Church of Brandon, Tampa Bay Christian, and Foundation Christian Academy, to name a few.1 The city’s Chamber of Commerce provides a calendar of events for the city, which includes different business and family-oriented activities. The family activities include an art, craft and lifestyle show held during the summer, as well as some free seminars for individuals and businesses.
Mental Health in Brandon
The Drug Abuse Comprehensive Coordinating Office (DACCO) is one of the largest community based providers of substance abuse rehabilitation services in the state of Florida, and their Brandon chapter provides prevention, treatment, and rehabilitation services for adults and adolescents.2 The Brandon office also handles assessments. DACCO strives to educate the community on the dangers of substance use, prescription medication abuse, the risk of addiction, and the mental and physical toll these behaviors can take on individuals and their community alike. For more information about DACCO and their services, call (813) 384-4000.
While those suffering from a mental illness face many challenges themselves, their caregivers, family members, and loved ones can also be affected. In these cases, a support group can help provide solidarity and encouragement in a non-judgmental, understanding atmosphere. The National Alliance on Mental Illness holds a family support group for caregivers, family, and friends of those suffering from mental illness.3 The group meets at the First United Methodist Church on the third Thursday of each month. To find out more about the family support group, call (813) 273-8104. If you are currently experiencing a crisis, call (813) 272-2958.
Current Initiatives
The Greater Brandon Ecumenical Ministries (GBEM) is an outreach program developed in partnership by a number of community organizations. Through partnering with faith-based and secular social service providers alike, GBEM is dedicated to reducing the problems associated with homelessness in Brandon.4 Their program, I Am Hope Café, provides food, clothing, temporary housing, and medical services to those in Brandon without homes.5 The Café program is open for visitors on Saturdays at the Brandon Church of the Nazarene in Brandon. For more information, call (813) 689-4597 or (813) 689-7153.
References
1. Kings Avenue Christian Preschool. (2016). About Kings Avenue Christian Preschool. Retrieved from http://www.kacs.us/cgi-bin/nav/aboutschool.htm2. DACCO. (2017). Brandon Treatment Services. Retrieved from http://www.dacco.org/LOCATIONS/BrandonOutpatient.aspx
3. NAMI Hillsborough. (2017). Calendar. Retrieved from http://www.namihillsborough.org./calendar.html
4. Rice, D. (2017). I am Hope Café, Ministry Brightens Up the Holidays for People in Need. Retrieved from http://brandon.patch.com/groups/around-town/p/i-am-hope-cafe-brightens-up-the-holidays
5. I Am Hope Café. (2017). Welcome to I Am Hope Café. Retrieved from http://www.iamhopecafe.org/
Brandon is located in Hillsborough County, Florida. It has a land area of 33.10 square miles and a water area of 1.89 square miles. The population of Brandon is 106,604 people with 40,453 households and a median annual income of $56,464. .
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Therapy in Brandon is generally within financial reach for the average family, but some budget planning may be needed for a real commitment to weekly counseling. Remember that your mental health and happiness are important. Check with your Brandon therapist about insurance coverage or ask about sliding scale fees if there are any difficulties with accessibility. Low cost counseling and affordable therapy are also sometimes offered by listed city and university level clinics, check with your local Brandon public health department.