Business Details
Your Trusted Mental Health Partner in Port Saint Lucie
At Sage Counseling, we are dedicated to providing holistic, client-centered mental health therapy rooted in mindfulness, humanistic principles, and integrative approaches. Our practice emphasizes treating individuals as whole persons, combining evidence-based clinical social work with mind-body medicine and ecopsychology to address a wide range of challenges, including trauma, anxiety, depression, and autism spectrum disorders. With over two decades of experience, our team employs somatic therapies, somatic experiencing, and safe and sound protocol listening therapy to foster resilience and self-efficacy. We prioritize unconditional positive regard, collaborative treatment planning, and trauma-informed care to create safe spaces for healing.Our services are available in-person at our Port Saint Lucie, Florida location and virtually across Florida and New Mexico, ensuring accessibility for diverse client needs. We specialize in supporting children, adolescents, adults, and families through personalized strategies that promote emotional well-being and adaptive living. Our commitment to ethical practice, continuous professional development, and client empowerment underscores our reputation as a trusted mental health provider in the communities we serve.
Services
Counseling Services
Autism Support
Somatic Therapy
Mindfulness Programs
Telehealth Therapy
Highlights and features
- We offer trauma-informed care with 20+ years of clinical experience in mental health.
- Our holistic approach integrates somatic therapies and evidence-based practices.
- Specialized support for autism spectrum disorders and neurodiverse individuals.
- Telehealth services available across Florida and New Mexico for accessibility.
- Client-centered treatment plans co-created with your unique needs in mind.
Services
Counseling Services
Our counseling services provide personalized mental health support using trauma-informed, humanistic approaches. We specialize in treating anxiety, depression, PTSD, and autism spectrum disorders through collaborative, client-driven treatment plans. With a focus on mindfulness and somatic therapies, we help individuals build resilience and achieve emotional well-being.
Somatic Therapy
Somatic therapy integrates body awareness and movement to address psychological stress and trauma. Using techniques like somatic experiencing and safe and sound protocol, we help clients release stored tension and improve nervous system regulation. This approach enhances mind-body connection for holistic healing.
Autism Support
Our autism support services offer strength-based interventions for children and teens on the spectrum. We focus on social skills development, sensory processing, and adaptive behaviors while honoring neurodiverse perspectives. Therapy emphasizes creating safe spaces for self-expression and growth.
Mindfulness Programs
Mindfulness programs teach present-moment awareness to reduce anxiety and improve emotional regulation. Through guided meditation and breathwork, clients learn to manage stress, chronic pain, and intrusive thoughts while cultivating self-compassion and mental clarity.
Telehealth Therapy
Telehealth therapy delivers secure, HIPAA-compliant mental health care via video or phone. Available to clients in Florida and New Mexico, this service ensures continuity of care for those preferring remote sessions or facing geographic barriers to in-person visits.
People
Paul M. Bertolino
LCSW, Executive Director
Paul M. Bertolino is a licensed clinical social worker with over 20 years of experience in trauma-informed care. He specializes in humanistic therapy, autism support, and mindfulness-based interventions. Paul emphasizes client collaboration and holistic healing in his practice.
Cheech
Somatic Experiencing Practitioner
Cheech is an advanced Somatic Experiencing Practitioner specializing in trauma resolution through body-centered therapies. She delivers safe and sound protocol sessions and leads somatic movement classes to enhance nervous system regulation and mind-body integration.
Questions
What mental health services does Sage Counseling offer?
We provide counseling for anxiety, depression, trauma, autism, and neurodiversity. Our therapies include somatic experiencing, mindfulness, and trauma-informed care for children, adolescents, and adults.
Do you accept insurance?
We partner with Headway for insurance billing. Contact us directly to verify coverage or discuss private pay options for mental health services.
Are telehealth appointments available?
Yes, we offer HIPAA-compliant telehealth therapy in Florida and New Mexico for flexible access to mental health care.
What is somatic therapy?
Somatic therapy uses body awareness and movement to address psychological stress. Techniques like somatic experiencing help release trauma stored in the body and improve emotional regulation.
How do you support clients with autism?
We use strength-based, neurodiversity-affirming approaches to help autistic individuals develop social skills, manage sensory challenges, and build self-efficacy in a supportive environment.
What is your cancellation policy?
Please review your Good Faith Estimate for details about session fees and cancellation policies. Contact us directly for specific questions about appointment changes.
