Whether you’re facing anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, relationship challenges, or major life changes, Handled With Care Counseling provides a safe and supportive space to help you heal, grow, and move forward with confidence.
At Handled With Care Counseling, we believe everyone deserves a place where they feel heard, respected, and supported. Our practice provides personalized mental health counseling for children, teens, adults, couples, and families throughout Brandon and the Tampa Bay area.
Founded by Nichole Venegas, JD, LMHC, our practice takes a trauma-informed, client-centered approach that focuses on each individual’s unique needs, strengths, and goals.
We accept AETNA, OPTUM/United Health Care, Cigna (coming soon), and private pay options. Sliding scale payment options may be available for those who qualify.
We provide counseling services for a wide range of emotional, behavioral, and relationship concerns.
Support for emotional development, behavioral concerns, school stress, anxiety, and self-esteem.
Men's and Women's mental health guidance for anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, stress, and major life changes.
Strengthen communication, rebuild trust, and navigate relationship challenges together.
Create healthier family dynamics and improve understanding between loved ones.
Compassionate care for those coping with loss, traumatic experiences, and emotional healing.
Compassionate support for substance use challenges, recovery, and building healthier coping strategies for lasting change.
No two people experience life’s challenges the same way. Our counseling services are tailored to meet you where you are and provide practical support, guidance, and evidence-based strategies that promote lasting growth.
Learn healthy coping strategies and regain a sense of balance and control.
Work through feelings of sadness, hopelessness, and emotional exhaustion with compassionate guidance.
Process difficult experiences in a safe environment while building resilience and healing.
Navigate loss with understanding, support, and tools for moving forward at your own pace.
Receive support for recovery, personal growth, and healthier decision-making.
We’ll help you find the counseling approach that’s right for you.
We understand that reaching out for help can feel overwhelming. Our goal is to make the counseling process comfortable, supportive, and focused on your personal journey toward healing.
Care that recognizes the impact of life experiences and prioritizes emotional safety.
Every counseling plan is tailored to your unique goals, challenges, and strengths.
Convenient scheduling designed to fit the realities of everyday life.
A commitment to supporting individuals and families throughout the Brandon and Tampa Bay communities.
Sliding scale options may be available to help make counseling more accessible.
Taking the first step toward support can feel difficult, but you don’t have to navigate life’s challenges by yourself. We’re here to help you find hope, healing, and practical tools for moving forward.
