Trusted Wellness Partners in St. Petersburg, FL

A handpicked list of the people we'd send our own clients, our own families, and our own friends to.

The People We Trust

A distressed man sitting with his head in his hands, reflecting emotional struggle, representing the need for mental health services in St. Petersburg, FL.

We didn't build Sunshine City Counseling to be your only resource.

Real healing is whole-person work — and the right therapist, on her own, often isn't enough. Real change happens when your nervous system, your body, your nutrition, your relationships, and your inner work are all moving in the same direction.

Over the last decade in St. Petersburg, we've built relationships with the practitioners we'd actually send our clients to. The chiropractor who listens. The nutritionist who doesn't oversimplify. The psychiatrist who treats you like a person, not a checklist. The body worker who understands trauma. The other therapists doing specialized work outside our lane.

This page is our short list — the providers across Tampa Bay we know personally, trust deeply, and recommend often.

How This List Works

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This isn't a directory. Every person on this page meets three criteria:

  • We know them personally. Many share office space with us in St. Petersburg/South Pasadena.

  • We've sent clients to them. And we've heard real, consistent feedback that the work is excellent.

  • They hold to high ethical standards. No exceptions.

We're not paid to feature anyone here. If we recommend someone, it's because we'd recommend them to our own people.

Our Process


Together, we outline a path forward that’s realistic, strategic, and tailored to your specific needs.

Plan with Purpose


You’re part of the process. We keep communication open and decisions shared—no black boxes or surprises.

Collaborate Openly


When we deliver, it’s not just a finished product—it’s a solution you can trust, backed by real care and effort.

Deliver with Confidence

Mental Health Specialists

For the kinds of therapy work we don't specialize in — couples therapy, child and adolescent counseling, eating disorders, EMDR, and more — we trust these clinicians across St. Petersburg and Tampa Bay.

If you're navigating codependency, anxiety, postpartum depression, perfectionism, or identity work, that's our specialty — start with us instead.

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When we deliver, it’s not just a finished product—it’s a solution you can trust, backed by real care and effort.

Individual and Couples Therapy | EMDR | Gottman Trained

Cecelia Satterly, LCSW

Steady, compassionate couples work. She holds high ethical standards and brings real depth to attachment dynamics.


You’re part of the process. We keep communication open and decisions shared—no black boxes or surprises.

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What Makes Our Mental Health Services in St. Petersburg, FL Different

Therapy office at Sunshine City Counseling in St. Petersburg, FL, featuring a blue couch and modern lightshade, highlighting a comfortable setting for mental health services.

Private Pay Practice (No Insurance Headaches)

At Sunshine City Counseling, we’re a private-pay practice—which gives you more freedom, flexibility, and privacy in your care.

  • No limits on the number or type of sessions you can receive

  • No diagnosis required to satisfy insurance rules

  • Complete confidentiality—your records stay between you and your therapist

  • Flexible scheduling that actually works with your life

  • We provide superbills for possible out-of-network reimbursement

  • HSA/FSA payments welcomeConvenient Location Serving All of St. Petersburg

Conveniently located in South Pasadena, FL right outside of St. Pete

Our therapy office is easy to get to—and intentionally designed to feel calm, private, and welcoming.

We regularly work with clients from:

  • Downtown St. Petersburg

  • Northeast St. Pete

  • Gulfport

  • Treasure Island

  • Pinellas Park

  • And all throughout Pinellas County

Prefer to meet from home? We also offer secure, HIPAA-compliant online therapy for individuals and couples across Florida.

Visit Our Counseling Center in Florida

Physical Address: 1615 Pasadena Ave Suite #330 South Pasadena, FL 33707

Hours
Monday–Friday 9am–8pm

Phone
(727)-940-9538

Email info@sunshinecitycounseling.com

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