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Your Trusted Psychologist in Clearwater for Individual, Couples & Family Therapy
Marital Workout has been providing comprehensive psychological therapy and counseling services in the Tampa Bay area for over four decades. Specializing in individual, couples, and family therapy, we employ evidence-based approaches including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Hypnotherapy, and Trauma Incident Reduction to address a wide range of emotional and behavioral challenges. Our practice is distinguished by the development of innovative techniques like Puppet Assisted Relationship Therapy for autism spectrum disorders, supported by extensive clinical training and supervision of emerging mental health professionals.With personal experience navigating life's complex transitions, our team offers empathetic support for bariatric surgery patients, blended families, and individuals seeking personal growth. We maintain active involvement in continuing education to ensure our therapeutic methods remain at the forefront of the profession while upholding strict ethical standards and client confidentiality.
Services
Individual Therapy
Couples Counseling
Family Therapy
Divorce Mediation
Autism Spectrum Therapy
Personal Coaching
Trauma Counseling
Substance Abuse Counseling
Sex Therapy
Clinical Supervision
Highlights and features
- We have over 40 years of experience providing psychological therapy in the Tampa Bay area
- Our practice combines Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Hypnotherapy and Trauma Incident Reduction techniques
- We developed innovative Puppet Assisted Relationship Therapy for autism spectrum disorders
- Our therapist maintains active clinical supervision certifications and continuing education
- Personal experience with bariatric surgery support and blended family challenges
Services
Individual Therapy
Individual therapy sessions address depression, anxiety, and self-defeating behaviors through personalized treatment plans. We help clients develop coping strategies, improve motivation, and achieve personal growth by exploring effective therapeutic techniques tailored to each individual's needs and goals.
Couples Counseling
Couples counseling focuses on improving communication, resolving conflicts, and rebuilding intimacy. Our solution-focused approach helps partners address infidelity, blended family challenges, and pre-marital concerns while developing sustainable relationship strategies through structured therapeutic interventions.
Family Therapy
Family therapy addresses parent-child conflicts, sibling issues, and domestic challenges through systemic interventions. We help families develop healthy boundaries, improve communication patterns, and resolve intergenerational conflicts while promoting cohesion and mutual understanding among all family members.
Divorce Mediation
Divorce mediation provides structured conflict resolution for separating couples. We facilitate fair agreements on property division, child custody, and financial matters while maintaining neutral communication. Our process helps create legally binding settlements that address both parties' needs and future considerations.
Autism Spectrum Therapy
Specialized therapy for autism spectrum disorders uses evidence-based techniques including Puppet Assisted Relationship Therapy. We focus on developing social skills, improving communication, and addressing behavioral challenges through individualized programs supported by clinical expertise and specialized assessment training.
People
Anne Pesacov
Psychologist
Dr. Pesacov is a licensed psychologist with 40+ years of experience specializing in individual, couples, and family therapy. She developed Puppet Assisted Relationship Therapy for autism spectrum disorders and provides clinical supervision for emerging mental health professionals.
Questions
How can therapy help me?
Therapy provides support for depression, anxiety, relationship issues, and stress management while helping you develop coping strategies, improve communication, and build self-confidence through personalized treatment plans.
Do I really need therapy if I can handle my problems?
Seeking therapy demonstrates self-awareness and responsibility. It offers long-term benefits by providing tools to avoid triggers, redirect negative patterns, and overcome challenges with professional guidance.
What issues do you typically address in couples counseling?
We help couples with communication problems, infidelity, intimacy issues, work-life balance, blended family challenges, and pre-marital preparation using structured therapeutic techniques.
Are sessions confidential?
All sessions maintain strict confidentiality except in cases of suspected abuse, self-harm risks, or with your written permission for coordinated care with other providers.
What makes your autism spectrum therapy unique?
We utilize Puppet Assisted Relationship Therapy, a specialized technique developed here, combined with ADOS assessment training to improve social skills for individuals with autism spectrum disorders.
Do you offer specialized support for bariatric surgery patients?
Yes, we provide counseling for pre-surgery preparation and post-surgery weight maintenance challenges based on personal experience with bariatric health management.
