Anxiety Therapy & Trauma Therapy — In Tampa + Online (FL, NY, WA)

Therapy For Helpers & Their Families:

in English, Spanish & Creole.

You're the one people lean on. You show up, hold space, and handle things. But your body is tired, your mind is spinning, and you’re starting to feel it catch up. At Journey Forward ~ Somatic Therapy Tampa, we offer personalized, trauma-informed therapy that helps you come back to yourself, gently and fully.

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You’ve been powering through for so long it’s hard to slow down.

You’re usually the one helping others, but now you’re holding it all together with threads.
You might be:

✔ Feeling anxious, overwhelmed, or emotionally shut down
✔ Struggling to sleep or focus during the day
✔ Carrying tension or pain you can’t quite explain
✔ Wondering if you’re burned out—or if something’s just wrong with you

You're not broken. You're carrying too much alone.

5/5

A refreshing source of comfort & wisdom ​

Their sincere & empathetic listening coupled with their deep insight has helped me overcome obstacles in my life that had caused me a great deal of anxiety. If you are looking for relief from stress, anxiety, or depression, Journey Forward is the perfect place to start!

5/5

Takes the time to understand their clients, to understand how they see the world. Professional and has the ability to make you feel comfortable at a vulnerable time.

5/5

A true professional with a results driven approach

Always striving to stay up to date on the latest trainings and techniques and the outcomes are truly incredible. 10/10 would recommend her for therapy services!

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What We Help With

We offer care that’s grounded, embodied, and made for real life.

in English, Spanish & Creole

At Journey Forward ~ Somatic Therapy Tampa, we specialize in supporting professionals and their families who are navigating:

  • Work -or- School related burnout

  • Chronic anxiety or panic

  • Unresolved trauma and PTSD

  • Somatic symptoms like headaches, fatigue, or body tension

  • Vicarious trauma from caregiving, teaching, or frontline roles

Meet our team

Our Professional Team

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Credentials: Ada Rodriguez, MS, RMHCI · Terapeuta en Español · Hablo Español
Focus Area: Especializada en problemas de la mujer, PCOS, ansiedad y apoyo de pareja.
Approach: Terapia en español, prácticas somáticas y terapia cognitiva basada en mindfulness para adultos.
Payment: Accepting Optum, UnitedHealthcare, Oxford, Oscar, EAPs, HSA, and self-pay.

Ada Rodriguez, MS, RMHCI

Women’s Specialist | Therapist

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Credentials: Sheli Aguirre, MS, LMFT · Licensed Psychotherapist · Owner & Founder
Focus Area: Specializing in burnout, trauma recovery, life transitions, and stress management—especially for BIPOC professionals and caregivers.
Approach: Her integrative approach combines EMDR, Somatic CBT, movement-based therapy, and resilience consulting.
Payment: Accepting Optum, UnitedHealthcare, Oxford, Oscar, EAPs, HSA, and self-pay.

Sheli Aguirre, MS, LMFT

Trauma Specialist | Senior Therapist

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Credentials: Jessica Gonzalez, MS · Adolescent & Young Adult Specialist · Certified Coach
Focus Area: Supporting teens, college students, and young adults through life transitions, ADHD, and stress.
Approach: Jessica brings a unique blend of therapeutic tools and coaching rooted in positive psychology and school-based coordination.
Payment: Self-Pay

Jessica Gonzalez, MS

Family Specialist | Certified Life Coach

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Credentials: Nicole Grannie, MS, RMHCI · Children & Teens
Focus Area: Supporting children, teens, and young adults through school stress, life transitions, anxiety, and depression
Approach: Nicole brings a background in behavior analysis, mindfulness practices, and yoga to the therapy space, making it engaging and connecting with youth where they are at.
Payment: Accepting Optum, UnitedHealthcare, Oxford, Oscar, Aetna, HSA cards, and self-pay.

Nicole Grannie, MS, RMHCI

Children & Teen Specialist | Therapist

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Credentials: Ketsia Alexandre, PhD, MS · Teens & Adults
Focus Area: ADHD, anxiety, depression, and life transitions · Bilingual therapy in Creole & French
Approach: CBT with a mind-body focus · Shares her own ADHD journey to connect authentically
Payment: Optum, UnitedHealthcare, Oxford, Oscar, Aetna, HSA, and self-pay

Dr. Ketsia Alexandre, PhD, MS

Teen & Adult Specialist | Doctoral Therapist

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Meet Sheli

Hi, I’m Sheli.

As a bilingual therapist and BIPOC advocate, I provide care that honors culture, language, and lived experience. My practice is grounded in cultural humility and body-based healing.

I created this practice for people like you—people who are holding a lot, quietly. Professionals, caregivers, helpers. People who show up for others, even when they’re struggling themselves.

My team is here to help you slow down, breathe, and come back into your body. We use somatic practices, EMDR, and mind-body techniques to help you heal from the root—not just cope.

Healing is possible. And you don’t have to do it alone.
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What our clients say

5/5

A consummate professional who is also warm and empathic. A therapist who will guide you in developing the tools to overcome barriers to your goals.

5/5

If you are looking for good professional help I recommend Ada, thanks to her therapies I have been able to overcome many of my fears She is very professional, patient and empathetic. I have learned very useful tools to manage my problem.

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What I value most about Ada is her ability to create a safe and respectful environment where I feel free to express myself without fear of being judged or rejected.

5/5

Her competence and results oriented approach service is a top of the line in the industry. Nothing can compare to the great feeling from learning how to arrive to that safe place you always wanted. She will teach clients the what, how, when, and where of challenges faced and adequate solutions to problems faced in our everyday lives. 100 % recommended.

Take Our Free Quiz

Not sure if it’s burnout, anxiety, or something deeper?

Take our free quiz to find out what your nervous system might be trying to tell you.

Or download one of our client favorites:

5-Minute Somatic Reset for Professionals (PDF + audio guide)

Burnout Recovery Starter Kit

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Got a question?

Frequently Asked Questions

At Somatic Therapy Tampa, we are a Hybrid Practice. We accept Cash Pay for those that want to ensure confidentiality. We do accept Aetna, UHC, UMR, Oscar, and Oxford insurance payors. While we are considered an “Out-of-network Provider” with other payors, we are happy to provide documentation for out-of-network benefits for potential reimbursement. Having options allows you to choose the right therapist for trauma therapy, anxiety therapy, or burnout relief without insurance restrictions.

Claro que si! Our licensed therapists offer therapy in both Spanish and English. If you’re looking for a bilingual Spanish-speaking therapist in Tampa, we can help you feel heard, understood, and supported in the language that feels most comfortable.

Yes — Somatic Therapy Tampa offers secure virtual therapy for clients across Florida, New York, and Washington. Virtual counseling is ideal for busy professionals, parents, teens or anyone looking for flexible access to trauma-informed therapy and mental health support from the comfort of home.

Ignoring stress, anxiety, or burnout costs you way more than therapy ever will.
The U.S. loses Billions of dollars every year to absenteeism as well as presenteeism (showing up for work when you are unwell.)

Being in a perpetual stress cycle brings about disease, and oftentimes a distaste for work and life. 

You are worth it.

Somatic Therapy helps you process emotions and traumatic stress by working with both the mind and body. Unlike traditional talk therapy, somatic therapy focuses on how stress is stored in your nervous system, helping you break free from stress cycles, anxiety, and emotional overwhelm.

We specialize in anxiety, burnout, trauma, and chronic stress. Our therapists work with professionals, caregivers, and their families. Oftentimes first and second-generation Americans experiencing high-functioning anxiety, emotional exhaustion, and work-related stress.

The timeline depends on your goals. Many clients experience progress in short-term therapy (5-10 sessions), especially when using focused approaches like Somatic Therapy or EMDR, while others choose long-term support for deep emotional healing and growth.

Your first session is about creating a safe, welcoming space. We’ll focus on your goals, explore what’s causing emotional stress or symptoms, and start building trust. We start with a plan we both agree on, you may even leave with a few tools in your pocket. No pressure, no judgment — just genuine support.

Yes! We specialize in therapy for professionals struggling with burnout, chronic stress, or workplace anxiety. Whether you’re in healthcare, tech, education, or entrepreneurship, therapy can help you prevent burnout and rebuild emotional resilience.

Absolutely. Trauma doesn’t have an expiration date. Whether the event was recent or happened in childhood, therapy (including EMDR and Somatic Therapy) can help your brain and nervous system safely process and heal.

Yes. Our therapists provide culturally competent therapy in English, Spanish, and Creole for immigrants and first-generation professionals. We understand the unique pressures that shape your experience — no need to translate your story. We also offer Immigration Psychosocial Assessments.

Yes! We offer trauma-focused therapies including EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing), Somatic Therapy, and mindfulness-based strategies to help with anxiety, trauma, and burnout recovery.

Ready to Begin?
You don’t have to wait for a crisis to get help.

You just have to be ready for something to change.
Let’s take the first step together.

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