Our approach
Reframe. Renew. Transform
Sound Mind Therapy, LLC is a private counseling practice that provides quality grief, loss, and bereavement mental health care for adults 18 years and up. Our expert lead clinician, Ms. Nicole Whitley, is here to assist you with the philosophies focused on "REFRAME. RENEW. TRANSFORM" through her unique specializations Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, and All Things Therapy. Sound Mind Therapy services are all-inclusive to include support for the LGBTQIA+ community. Get accessible and personalized grief and loss counseling, individual, couples, group therapy, coaching, and more. All services offered are crafted to accommodate you from the comfort of your home.
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“Expressing feelings, leads to momentary pain and long-term relief; suppression leads to momentary relief and long-term pain.”- Chinese Proverb
Once you become totally conscious and aware of what your grief does and doesn't do, then comes the hard part.
Ask yourself, how do I see my future? Your new outlook on life is one consultation away.
Grief & Loss
Meet Lisa
Lisa was married to her late husband Eddie for eight-years. Due to the chronic illness of her spouse, his health unexpectedly declined, and he passed away. Lisa immediately started going through deep grief over his death. She truly loved Eddie with all her heart and knew he was her soulmate since their first date. She missed him terribly. Mostly his laugh, joy for caring for others, and sense of adventure. She missed him as a person and being able to share her love with him. Lisa started having feelings of guilt and regret about decisions she allowed him to make pertaining to maintaining his health. Her grief fluctuated in waves from grateful memories and experiences they shared, to regular crying episodes, feelings of lonesomeness, and symptoms of depression.
Solution: Until Lisa decides to embrace her emotions and start implementing a healthy process in her grieving and loss journey, she will likely continue to be stuck in feelings of regret and guilt.
Time for PEACE and rejoining the LIVING.
Searching for healthy grieving?
Our Therapeutic Techniques
Grief & Loss Counseling Services
Individual Counseling
Couples Counseling
Group Counseling
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Meet the Visionary
“Let nothing be done through selfish ambition or conceit, but in lowliness of mind let each esteem others better than himself.” Philippians 2:3
Nicole Whitley, LCSW, C-GC
Nicole Whitley, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, is the owner of Sound Mind Wellness Services DBA Sound Mind Therapy, a private practice based in Tampa, Florida. A certified grief specialist, Nicole is skilled in helping adults overcome grief and loss, utilizing a compassionate and evidence-based approach. She is also trained in Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART), an innovative psychotherapy technique designed to reprogram how distressing memories and images are stored in the brain, promoting rapid healing. .
With extensive experience in therapy, behavioral health consultation, and crisis intervention, Nicole is a dedicated mental health professional committed to guiding individuals through life’s challenges. Her practice integrates advanced clinical techniques with a deep sense of empathy, creating a supportive and empowering environment for her clients to achieve emotional resilience and mental well-being. .
When asked to describe herself in two words, Nicole confidently chooses Servant Leader. Her approach is rooted in compassion and a heartfelt desire to help others heal from past hurts, hang-ups, and losses. Drawing on her personal experiences, faith, and professional expertise, Nicole inspires her clients to move forward with hope and encouragement..
In her personal life, Nicole is a devoted mother, a caretaker for her elderly mother, and a loving pet parent to her two dogs, Jerry and Destiny. Her journey reflects her steadfast commitment to service, compassion, and faith in God’s plan, making her a beacon of support and guidance for those navigating difficult times.
