About
Founded by Mary Gavin Cantillo, a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with over 20 years of experience working in school and clinical environments, the practice offers personalized treatments tailored to each individual's specific needs. Mary specializes in working with school-aged children and their families, particularly gifted children, and has extensive experience in both school and clinical settings. At Skills Based Counseling, therapy is about exploring new perspectives together, rather than being talked at or judged. The practice uses various therapy techniques, such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Solutions Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), and Mindfulness, to deliver effective treatments. They also offer individual therapy to help clients work through challenges such as behavioral, academic, social, and emotional issues. The practice treats multiple conditions, including anxiety, depression, autism, ADHD, and more, and targets key skills such as social or parenting skills to ensure optimal growth and development.
Insurance & payment
Skills Based Counseling accepts Florida Blue and New Directions | Lucet insurance plans.
- Florida Blue
- New Directions | Lucet
Listed fee: $125 per session, I accept insurance. Ask about sliding-scale fees if you're paying out of pocket.
Services & specialties
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
CBT helps individuals look at challenges through a different lens by identifying patterns of thinking, understanding where they come from, and gently shifting their way of thinking to be more positive.
Solutions Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT)
SFBT is a goal-oriented approach that helps individuals identify and build on their strengths to achieve their goals.
Mindfulness
Mindfulness is a technique that helps individuals become more aware of their thoughts, feelings, and bodily sensations in the present moment.
Individual Therapy
Individual therapy is a one-on-one session with a therapist to work through challenges such as behavioral, academic, social, and emotional issues.
Family Therapy
Family therapy involves working with the individual and their family members to address issues and improve communication and relationships.
Group Therapy
Group therapy involves working with a group of individuals who share similar issues or concerns to provide support and guidance.