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Therapy St. Petersburg, FL

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St. Petersburg has around 250,000 residents and sits along the Gulf of Mexico shoreline. The city experiences milder temperatures with up to 361 days of sun a year. There are 137 parks in the city that encompasses 2,300 acres of public land with seven miles of it being a preserved downtown waterfront. There is also a 245-acre nature preserve that has a botanical garden, a site for everyone to enjoy. If your family enjoys hiking, then the Pinellas Trail is a perfect place to go. There are 37-miles of hiking and biking trails that connects with central and north Pinellas County. Of course there is Treasure Island Beach or the historic Weedon Island Preserve that are great for families too.¹ There are also many venues available in St. Petersburg, such as The Pier, Mahaffey Theater, Tropicana Field, or the Coliseum, all with different activities for people of all ages.

Mental Health in St. Petersburg

Agoraphobia is an anxiety disorder where a person feels that they are endangered or vulnerable in a space, either because they feel it is inescapable, or that they cannot be aided within it. It can be a crippling disorder that may be hard for others to understand. Fortunately in St. Petersburg, there is an Agoraphobics Support Group meeting twice a month at Bethel Lutheran Church. More information can be found at 727-576-3720.²

Dealing with caregiving for a friend or family member who is ill can be an emotionally taxing endeavor. Caregiver Coffee Breaks is a peer-support group which provides encouragement and information for caregivers. More information can be found at 727-586-4434.³

There are numerous difficulties that can occur when trying to manage depression or bipolar disorder. Family and friends, as well as those suffering from these illnesses, need support in the healing process. There are numerous support groups focusing on these illnesses in St. Petersburg, including groups which meet at Pasadena Community Church, St. Petersburg Baptist Church, and Lutheran Church of the Cross.⁴

St Petersburg is located in Pinellas County, Florida. It has a land area of 61.75 square miles and a water area of 75.89 square miles.  The population of St Petersburg is 257,083 people with 105,443 households and a median annual income of $45,748. .

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Some budgeting needed

While counseling can certainly be an expense for individuals and families in St Petersburg, with proper budgeting, it is entirely do-able and the risk/reward is worth it. For some families, it may be difficult to sustain a commitment to therapy without proper insurance coverage. If this is you, ask your therapist about low cost options as practitoners in and around St Petersburg may have flexibility or sliding scales. Low cost counseling and affordable therapy are also sometimes offered by listed city and university level clinics, check with your local St Petersburg public health department.