Where Tampa
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Different Issues We Can Help You With

Discover the heart behind our practice. At our core, we are a compassionate community of experts dedicated to guiding you on your journey to emotional well-being and resilience.

Depression

There is a way through. With personalized counseling for depression, we help you ease the fog, improve sleep and mood, and take small steps toward brighter days

Anxiety

Anxiety doesn’t have to run the show. We offer evidence-based therapy to calm the mind, ease physical tension, and rebuild confidence

PTSD

PTSD can follow you everywhere. Tampa Counseling and Wellness offers trauma-informed care to reduce triggers, improve sleep, and restore a sense of safety.

Depression

There is a way through. With personalized counseling for depression, we help you ease the fog, improve sleep and mood, and take small steps toward brighter days

Anxiety

Anxiety doesn’t have to run the show. We offer evidence-based therapy to calm the mind, ease physical tension, and rebuild confidence

PTSD

PTSD can follow you everywhere. Tampa Counseling and Wellness offers trauma-informed care to reduce triggers, improve sleep, and restore a sense of safety.

WHERE TAMPA COMES TO HEAL

About Us

”Sometimes in the winds of change we find our direction.”

You Deserve to be
Mentally Healthy

Discover the heart behind our mental health platform. At our core, we are a compassionate community of experts dedicated to guiding you on your journey to emotional well-being and resilience.

TAMPA COUNSELING AND WELLNESS TEAM

BOOKING PROCES

How it Works

Schedule a Free Consult

Pick a time that works for you (phone or virtual). In 10–15 minutes we’ll learn what you’re looking for and answer quick questions about services, fees, or insurance.

Complete Intake

Fill out secure intake forms and we’ll match you with the best-fit clinician. We’ll confirm location and set your first appointment.

First Session & Care Plan

Meet your therapist, set goals, and leave with a simple plan for next steps. Ongoing sessions are scheduled at a pace that works for you.

Mental health professionals

Finally, Therapy That Puts You First

At Tampa Counseling & Wellness, you’re more than an appointment slot or a chart number. From the very first call, our team gets to know you, listens to your goals, and creates a plan around your needs — not what insurance says is “allowed.” Clients often tell us it feels like walking into a supportive family, with the added benefit of concierge-level care: longer sessions when you need them, the option to meet more than once a week during tough seasons, and a therapist who stays with you for the long haul.

“They truly put me first. I wasn’t rushed, I wasn’t just another case — they cared about me as a person and gave me the flexibility I needed to really heal.”

Tampa Counseling & WellnessBig Box / Insurance Clinics
Family-Owned & Personal:
We treat you like part of our family, not a case file.
Corporate & Transactional:
You’re one of thousands moving through the system.
Concierge-Level Attention:
Real humans to guide your journey, ensure smooth scheduling, and support you throughout.
Assembly-Line Approach:
Impersonal processes, endless bureaucracy, and minimal individual attention.
Therapist Match That Fits:
We carefully pair you with someone aligned to your goals and personality.
Whoever Has an Opening:
Assignments often based on availability, not compatibility.
Session Flexibility:
Need a 90-minute deep dive? Or twice-a-week sessions during tough times? We make it possible.
Rigid Session Limits:
Insurance dictates frequency and length — usually 45–50 minutes, once a week at most.
Warm, Inviting Environment:
Cozy, calming spaces (in person or virtual) where you’re truly seen.
Sterile & Impersonal:
Cold office settings, rushed sessions, and high caseloads.
Consistency of Care:
You see the same therapist, building trust and momentum.
High Turnover & Rotation:
Frequent provider changes disrupt progress.
Responsive & Flexible:
Minimal waitlists, quick replies, and care that adapts to your life.
Delays & Bureaucracy:
Weeks-long waits, rigid scheduling, little follow-up.
Whole-Person Focus:
We look beyond symptoms to nurture long-term growth and wellbeing.
Symptom-Check Focus:
Treatment often restricted to what insurance codes cover.
Transparent Pricing:
No hidden fees; flexible options for veterans, families, and professionals.
Insurance Headaches:
Surprise bills, session caps, and endless paperwork.

TESTIMONIALS

What Our Patients Say

Definitely recommend!

Dr. Garcia is the most compassionate person I have ever met. He was always available for me and helped me work through a lot of depression and develop the person I wanted to be. Even today there are things that I remind myself of that he told me that there is no quick fix to undo years of life experience.

Stacy Roman

33F, Tampa

Professional, caring and a strongly skilled.

Dr. Garcia is professional, caring and a strongly skilled psychologist. I refer to him whenever possible to make sure that potential clients are receiving excellent care. I highly recommend him for any of your mental and emotional health needs!

Callie Nettles

28F, Tampa

Very welcoming people!

I was able to come into this office, and the people are very welcoming and so is the environment! As soon as you step into this office you will feel inviting, warm, and open. They are great people and provide such a valuable, and important resource for the entire Tampa community.

Allan Venegas

34M, Tampa

Definitely recommend!

Dr. Garcia is the most compassionate person I have ever met. He was always available for me and helped me work through a lot of depression and develop the person I wanted to be. Even today there are things that I remind myself of that he told me that there is no quick fix to undo years of life experience.

Stacy Roman

33F, Tampa

Professional, caring and a strongly skilled.

Dr. Garcia is professional, caring and a strongly skilled psychologist. I refer to him whenever possible to make sure that potential clients are receiving excellent care. I highly recommend him for any of your mental and emotional health needs!

Callie Nettles

28F, Tampa

Very welcoming people!

I was able to come into this office, and the people are very welcoming and so is the environment! As soon as you step into this office you will feel inviting, warm, and open. They are great people and provide such a valuable, and important resource for the entire Tampa community.

Allan Venegas

34M, Tampa

WHAT’S NEW

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We do not bill insurance directly, but as an out-of-network provider you may qualify for reimbursement. Through our partnership with Mentaya, you can easily check your benefits and potentially save on therapy costs.

Individual Therapy

$60–$190 per hour depending on therapist and services

Couples Therapy

$175–$225 per hour depending on therapist

Payment

We accept cash, check and all major credit cards as forms of payment. In some cases, we will also accept Venmo or CashApp payments.

Any other questions?

Please contact us with any additional questions you may have. We are looking forward to hearing from you!