Counseling
Talking things through with someone trained to listen. We see children, adolescents, adults and families at our Clearwater office.
01 · Who it's for
Children, adults, and whole families
You do not need to be in crisis to see a counselor, and you do not need to arrive with the right words for what is going on. Most people start because something has been harder than usual for a while.
- Everyday stress, and the coping that goes with it — understanding yourself better, managing what the week throws at you, and building skills that hold up.
- Parents, children and families — the demands of parenting, balancing responsibilities, and the ordinary strain of family life.
- Change you want to make — worked out by recognizing the strengths you already have, rather than starting from what is wrong.
- Support alongside your other care — counseling sits in the same practice as your neurology and wellness visits, so it is part of one conversation.
02 · Who you'll see
Dima Vicital, LPC, NCC
Counseling here is with Dima Vicital, a Licensed Professional Counselor and National Certified Counselor with more than 10 years in mental and behavioral health. She has worked with children, adolescents, adults and families across residential treatment, school-based counseling, intensive in-home services, outpatient care and rehabilitation settings, and earned her Masters from Montclair State University.
She believes every person's journey is unique, and tailors her approach to each individual's needs, goals and circumstances.
03 · What happens
Getting started
The first appointment is mostly listening. You will not be asked to have it all worked out before you arrive.
You call, or send a request
Reach us on (727) 210-7699, or send a short request and a member of our team will call you back.
A first conversation
An assessment of what has been going on, in your words, and what you would like to be different.
A plan built with you
Treatment planning, and where it helps, coordination with the rest of your care at the practice.
Ongoing support
Individualized therapeutic support and psychoeducation, at a pace that fits what you need.
The office is open Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 4:00pm. Call us before your first visit and a member of our team will check your benefits, explain what your plan covers, and answer questions about how appointments are scheduled.
If you are thinking about harming yourself, call or text 988 to reach the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, any time of day. For any other medical emergency, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency department. This website and our phone line are not monitored around the clock.
04 · Common questions
Questions we're asked
Counseling is provided by Dima Vicital, LPC, NCC, a Licensed Professional Counselor and National Certified Counselor with more than 10 years of experience in mental and behavioral health. She sees patients at the practice's Clearwater office at 2454 N McMullen Booth Rd, Suite 606.
Children, adolescents, adults and families. Dima has worked across residential treatment, school-based counseling, intensive in-home services, outpatient care and rehabilitation settings, and is especially dedicated to supporting parents, children and families.
You can contact the practice directly to request an appointment. Some insurance plans require a referral before they will cover a visit, so it is worth checking with your plan. Call (727) 210-7699 and the team can help you find out.
Most new patients at the practice are seen within one week. Call (727) 210-7699 to check current availability, or send an appointment request and a member of the team will call you back.