SOUTH TAMPA Therapy

SOUTH TAMPA Therapy Couples Counseling, Psychotherapy, Family Law Mediation,
Marriage & Family Therapy, Individual, Teens M.A. B.A. Training from The University of South Florida. inc.
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ELIZABETH A MAHANEY, LMHC, MFT, NCC, Ph.D
Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) with a specialty in marriage, parenting, children and couples. Degree in Mental Health Counseling with a concentration and dual enrollment in Marriage and Family Therapy (MFT). Degree in Psychology from The University of South Florida. Florida Supreme Court Certified Family Law Mediator. Parenting Coordinator. University of Tampa minor in marketing with concentrations in athletics and personal growth. Clinical Consultant at Worker’s Health. Cognitive Behavior Therapist (CBT) for various mental health issues and medical issues including pain management, fibromyalgia and chronic pain. Certified as a Master Neuro-Linguistic Programming Practitioner among other therapeutic applications. Founder and CEO of Real L.I.F.E. where Real Learning Is Found Everywhere~ A Non-Profit 501(c)3 Organization. Entrepreneur, Mentor & Author. Ph.D in C.h. utilizing Self Awareness, Mindfulness, Visualization, and Imagery. National Certified Counselor (NCC). National Provider ID # 1609248145. Completed Level 1 Training in Gottman Method Couples Therapy. Qualified Supervisor http://floridasmentalhealthprofessions.gov/licensing/qualified-supervisor/
State Approved Clinical Supervisor for B.A./ M.A./ Internship/ Practicum/ Field Study Students/ Intern State Licensure. SOS (Sequential Oral Sensory) Certified for Feeding/ Eating Issues and Assess for Development, Learning, Behavior, Cognition, Nutrition, and Environment. Holistic Health Coach focusing on Lifestyle, Wellness & the Psychology of Eating and Nutrition. Distance Credentialed Counselor (DCC). Former President and Director of The Missing Piece of Counseling and Well-Being, Inc. A non-profit Organization. Experience working with several different types of clients and organizations including;
*Private Practice.
*Success for Kids and Families Inc. – a community wrap-around strength based program.
*Kathy’s Place- a center for grieving children and families leading both adult and children’s groups.
*The Children’s Cancer Center bereavement and oncology support team.
*Served on the Board of The Tampa Bay Association for Psychotherapists and affiliated with several different professional organizations (see Affiliations link).
*Member of Chi Sigma IOTA- International Counseling Academic & Professional Honor Society.

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08/20/2025

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Struggling after graduation? Learn how to navigate post-grad depression, identity confusion, and career uncertainty with practical tips to thrive in your 20s.

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08/15/2025

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Discover how Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapy in Tampa can help you heal exiled parts—hidden emotions, memories, and self-criticism you’ve carried for years. Learn how compassion and curiosity can bring relief, connection, and lasting change.

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Some people come to therapy not because something happened, but because something didn’t . There may be no major traumas or dramatic stories to tell, yet there’s still a quiet, persistent sense of confusion, emptiness, or disconnection.

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Have you ever noticed yourself cracking a joke when things get serious? Or brushing off a painful experience with, “It wasn’t that big of a deal”? These subtle patterns might not seem like much, but they’re actually doing something important. They’re protecting you. In psychodynamic therap...

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At South Tampa Therapy, I work with teens and young adults to build emotional resilience, not just short-term fixes. Together, we explore what coping looks like for them, not what works for someone else. It’s never too early (or too late) to learn how to take care of your emotional world. Want t

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04/08/2025

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self-compassion offers a more stable, sustainable foundation for mental health than self-esteem. It supports resilience, reduces shame, and helps people grow—not just when they’re succeeding, but especially when they’re struggling. Maybe the goal isn’t to feel better about ourselves—but to...

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