Saint Pete Beach, FL Local Support & Community Resources

Monica Burton is a compassionate Marriage and Family Therapist, holding a Master’s degree from Nova Southeastern University, where she graduated in 2003. With a wealth of experience across various ages—from preteens to elders—she is dedicated to supporting individuals, couples, and families as they navigate life's challenges. Monica specializes in addressing complex issues such as infidelity, stress, and relationship difficulties. Her therapeutic approach is integrative, incorporating a variety of modalities including Solution Focused Brief Therapy, Family Systems, and Emotionally Focused Therapy. Through the Gottman Method and Internal Family Systems, she seeks to foster healing and growth in her clients. With a person-centered and strength-based approach, Monica is committed to helping her clients uncover their potential and achieve lasting change in their relationships and lives.

Nina Caricato is a highly dedicated and committed Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) known for her exceptional rapport-building skills, which she has developed through her diverse experiences as a therapist, teacher, and learner of life. With a deep understanding of the therapeutic relationship's significance in achieving personal goals, Nina began her career as a middle school teacher in New York City. There, she became acutely aware of the numerous obstacles her students faced daily, which fueled her passion for prioritizing their emotional and psychological needs. She specializes in working with teens, adults, and seniors, addressing issues such as anxiety, depression, trauma, sexual trauma, mood disorders, and grief and loss. Nina employs an integrative approach that draws from evidence-based practices, including cognitive-based therapies, trauma-informed methods, Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), and mindfulness interventions. Guided by each client’s unique strengths and goals, she believes that a strong therapeutic connection is one of the most important predictors of positive therapy outcomes.

Dawne Era is a compassionate therapist who specializes in working with adults committed to enhancing their relationship with themselves and others. With a focus on building self-esteem and fostering cognitive behavioral change, she skillfully addresses a range of challenges, including depression, anxiety, substance abuse, and relationship difficulties. Dawne takes a holistic approach, considering the emotional, physical, and spiritual aspects of her clients' lives. This comprehensive perspective allows her to assist individuals in crafting personalized plans to tackle their issues and ultimately lead fulfilling lives. Through evidence-based techniques such as Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and other modalities, Dawne empowers her clients to realize their potential and achieve meaningful change.