About
Mary Perleoni and her team of licensed therapists provide counseling for adults, couples, children, teens, and families in Tampa, St. Petersburg, and Sarasota. They offer evidence-based therapy for anxiety, trauma, depression, OCD, ADHD, grief, and major life transitions. Their clinicians specialize in relationship counseling and couples therapy, supporting partners who want to improve communication, repair trust, and navigate conflict in a way that feels constructive and respectful. They also provide therapy for children and teens, using play therapy and CBT to support emotional regulation and healthy development. With multiple locations throughout the Tampa Bay area, It Begins Within is committed to providing quality mental health counseling services to individuals, couples, and families in need.
Insurance & payment
Insurance details are not listed publicly — call the practice to confirm.
Listed fee: $300 per session. Ask about sliding-scale fees if you're paying out of pocket.
Services & specialties
Anxiety Therapy
Support for chronic stress, panic, high-functioning anxiety, and overwhelm.
Trauma Therapy
Evidence-based trauma recovery including EMDR, somatic therapy, and TF-CBT.
Couples Therapy
Rebuild communication, trust, and connection with Gottman and EFT-trained therapists.
Child Therapy
Play therapy and child-centered approaches for ages 3–12.
Teen Therapy
Adolescent-focused care for anxiety, depression, identity, and school stress.
Medication Management
Board-certified psychiatric care coordinated with your therapist.