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Therapy that sees all of you—your story, your culture, your nervous system.

I founded Journey Forward ~ Somatic Therapy Tampa to create the kind of space I wish existed for so many of us—safe, embodied, bilingual, and deeply affirming. This isn’t just therapy. It’s about healing where you hold stress, shame, or pain, and learning how to come back to yourself.

What sets us apart

Bilingual
Therapists

Bilingual therapists

Bilingual
Therapists

Connect with therapists who speak your language. Our bilingual team offers therapy in both English and Spanish, ensuring culturally responsive care for children, teens, and families.

Specialties in EMDR and Somatic Therapy

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Specialties in EMDR and Somatic Therapy

Evidence-based care for trauma and nervous system healing. We specialize in EMDR and somatic therapy to help clients heal from trauma, anxiety, and stress stored in the body.

In-Person & Virtual Services

In-Person & Virtual Services

In-Person & Virtual Services

Therapy that fits your life. Whether you prefer face-to-face sessions or the convenience of virtual therapy, we offer both options to support your comfort and accessibility.
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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

Terapeuta en Español | Registered Mental Health Counselor Intern

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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

Licensed Psychotherapist | Owner & Founder

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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

Adolescent & Young Adult
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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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Trusted Partner Highlight: EG Behavioral

We’re proud to collaborate with EG Behavioral, a Tampa Bay-based, women- and minority-owned therapy practice that specializes in professional mental health documentation for legal settings.

Whether you or someone you know needs expert support for an immigration case or mental health evaluation, EG Behavioral offers experience, professionalism, and cultural understanding.

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Our Specialities

Somatic Therapy

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Somatic Therapy

Stress lives in the body. We help you release it. Our somatic approach helps you reconnect with yourself, regulate your nervous system, and feel safe in your body again.
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EMDR Therapy

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EMDR Therapy

Old trauma doesn’t have to keep running the show. EMDR helps you reprocess painful memories so they no longer control how you feel or respond.
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Burnout Recovery Program

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Burnout Recovery Program

Burnout isn’t a personality flaw. This 10-week program helps professionals recover from emotional exhaustion, build boundaries, and stay connected to purpose—without running on fumes.
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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.

5/5

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.

We’re here when you’re ready.

Whether you’re navigating burnout, trauma, or simply ready to feel more like yourself again, our team is here to support you—body, mind, and heart.

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Journey Forward ~ Somatic Therapy Tampa provides trauma-informed, bilingual therapy for professionals healing from anxiety, burnout, and trauma—offered in-person in Florida and online in NY & WA.

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Office

1218 Millennium Pkwy Suite 218, Brandon, FL 33511

Hours of Operation

Monday–Friday: 8am - 8pm ET

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