{"id":528,"date":"2019-08-21T21:51:18","date_gmt":"2019-08-22T01:51:18","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.southtampacounselors.com\/wp\/?page_id=528"},"modified":"2024-11-06T15:03:40","modified_gmt":"2024-11-06T20:03:40","slug":"michele-mester","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.southtampacounselors.com\/wp\/michele-mester\/","title":{"rendered":"Michele Mester"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><section class=\"kc-elm kc-css-354245 kc_row\"><div class=\"kc-row-container  kc-container\"><div class=\"kc-wrap-columns\"><div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-462218 kc_col-sm-12 kc_column kc_col-sm-12\"><div class=\"kc-col-container\"><!--About Me-->\r\n<section class=\"about-me-section\">\r\n    <div class=\"auto-container\">\r\n        <div class=\"row clearfix\">\r\n\r\n            <!--Image Column-->\r\n            <div class=\"image-column col-md-5 col-sm-12 col-xs-12\">\r\n                                    <div class=\"image\">\r\n                        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.southtampacounselors.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/michele1.jpg\" alt=\"image\" \/>\r\n                    <\/div>\r\n                                <ul class=\"list-style-two\">\r\n                    \r\n                                            <li class=\"number\">\r\n                            <span class=\"icon fa fa-phone\"><\/span>\r\n                            813-240-0775                        <\/li>\r\n                                        \r\n                                            <li>\r\n                            <span class=\"icon fa fa-envelope-o\"><\/span>\r\n                            michelejmester@gmail.com                        <\/li>\r\n                                        \r\n                                            <li>\r\n                            <a href=\"#\" class=\"icon fa fa-share-alt\"><\/a> \r\n                                                            <a href=\"#\" class=\"social-icon fa fa-link\"><\/a>\r\n                                                            <a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/michele-mester-12778a32\/\" class=\"social-icon fa fa-linkedin\"><\/a>\r\n                                                            <a href=\"#\" class=\"social-icon fa fab-skype\"><\/a>\r\n                                                    <\/li>\r\n                                        \r\n                <\/ul>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n            <!--Content Column-->\r\n            <div class=\"content-column col-md-7 col-sm-12 col-xs-12\">\r\n                <div class=\"inner-column\">\r\n                    <h2>Michele Mester<\/h2>\r\n                    <div class=\"title\">Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor<\/div>\r\n                    <div class=\"text\">\r\n                        <p>I am available to help you understand any difficulties you are experiencing within yourself or in your relationships. Whether you have been plagued for years or are experiencing a situational problem, seeking help through psychotherapy is the first step to successfully managing your life. We will discuss your present difficulties, effect change of unhealthy attitudes and behaviors, examine relevant past experiences and help pave the way to a more satisfying future.\r\n\r\nAs an experienced independent practitioner, I personally provide you or your family members with  specialized treatment to meet your clinical needs.  Both in office and online sessions are available to suit your preference and availability\r\n<\/p>\r\n                        <h3>SPECIALTIES<\/h3>\r\n                        <p><ul>\r\n            <li>- Depression-Situational and Chronic<\/li>\r\n            <li>- Anxiety and Stress Related Disorders<\/li>\r\n            <li>- Family Estrangement<\/li> \r\n            <li>- Relationship and Marital Problems<\/li>\r\n            <li>- Teen, Pre-Teen Issues<\/li>\r\n            <li>- Parenting Issues<\/li>\r\n            <li>- Life Transitions<\/li>\r\n            <li>- Loss and Grief<\/li>\r\n            <li>- Trauma and Post Traumatic Stress Disorder<\/li>\r\n            <li>- Co-dependency\/Adult Children of Alcoholic Issues<\/li>\r\n            <li>- Career and Work Related Issues<\/li>\r\n            <li>- Infertility<\/li>\r\n            <li>- Bullying: Victims and Offenders<\/li>\r\n            <li>- Men's and Women's Issues <\/li>\r\n<li>- Anger Management<\/li>\r\n<li>- Self Esteem Issues <\/li>\r\n<li>- Social Skills<\/li>\r\n<li>- Executive Function Problems<\/li>\r\n<li>- Co-occurring disorders<\/li>\r\n          <\/ul>\r\n<br>\r\n<strong>TREATMENT PREFERENCES <\/strong><br><br>ORIENTATION<br>\r\n- Cognitive Behavioral<br>\r\n- Psychodynamic<br>\r\n- Developmental<br>\r\n- Health and Wellness<br>\r\n- Client Centered <br><br>\r\n\r\nMODALITY<br>\r\nIndividuals, Couples, Family\r\n<\/p>\r\n                    <\/div>\r\n                                    <\/div>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n\r\n        <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<\/section>\r\n<!--End About Me--><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section><section class=\"kc-elm kc-css-684744 kc_row\"><div class=\"kc-row-container\"><div class=\"kc-wrap-columns\"><div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-376136 kc_col-sm-12 kc_column kc_col-sm-12\"><div class=\"kc-col-container\"><!--Education Section-->\r\n<section class=\"education-section grey-bg\">\r\n    <div class=\"auto-container\">\r\n        <div class=\"sec-title\">\r\n            <h2>Professional Education and Credentials<\/h2>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n        <div class=\"row clearfix\">\r\n\r\n            <div class=\"column col-md-6 col-sm-12 col-xs-12\">\r\n                \r\n                                        \r\n                <!--Year Block-->\r\n                <div class=\"year-block\">\r\n                    <div class=\"inner-box\">\r\n                        <span class=\"year\"><\/span>\r\n                        <h4>Masters Degree in Counselor Education<\/h4>\r\n                        <div class=\"year-text\">Masters Degree in Counselor Education, University of Florida 1983<\/div>\r\n                    <\/div>\r\n                <\/div>\r\n                \r\n                                        \r\n                <!--Year Block-->\r\n                <div class=\"year-block\">\r\n                    <div class=\"inner-box\">\r\n                        <span class=\"year\"><\/span>\r\n                        <h4>Specialist Degree in Counselor Education<\/h4>\r\n                        <div class=\"year-text\">University of Florida, 1983<\/div>\r\n                    <\/div>\r\n                <\/div>\r\n                \r\n                                        \r\n                <!--Year Block-->\r\n                <div class=\"year-block\">\r\n                    <div class=\"inner-box\">\r\n                        <span class=\"year\"><\/span>\r\n                        <h4>Bachelors Degree in Psychology<\/h4>\r\n                        <div class=\"year-text\">Bachelors Degree in Psychology, Emory University 1981<\/div>\r\n                    <\/div>\r\n                <\/div>\r\n                \r\n                                \r\n                        <\/div>\r\n                    <div class=\"column col-md-6 col-sm-12 col-xs-12\">\r\n                    \r\n                                        \r\n                <!--Year Block-->\r\n                <div class=\"year-block\">\r\n                    <div class=\"inner-box\">\r\n                        <span class=\"year\"><\/span>\r\n                        <h4>National Board Certified Counselor<\/h4>\r\n                        <div class=\"year-text\">National Board Certified Counselor, #2619, 1984-Present<\/div>\r\n                    <\/div>\r\n                <\/div>\r\n                \r\n                                        \r\n                <!--Year Block-->\r\n                <div class=\"year-block\">\r\n                    <div class=\"inner-box\">\r\n                        <span class=\"year\"><\/span>\r\n                        <h4>Licensed Mental Health Counselor<\/h4>\r\n                        <div class=\"year-text\">Licensed Mental Health Counselor, Florida #1497 1986-Present<\/div>\r\n                    <\/div>\r\n                <\/div>\r\n                \r\n                                        \r\n                <!--Year Block-->\r\n                <div class=\"year-block\">\r\n                    <div class=\"inner-box\">\r\n                        <span class=\"year\"><\/span>\r\n                        <h4>FL Dept of Health Qualified Supervisor<\/h4>\r\n                        <div class=\"year-text\">Clinical Supervisor: FL Dept of Health Qualified Supervisor for Mental Health Counseling Interns<\/div>\r\n                    <\/div>\r\n                <\/div>\r\n                \r\n                                        \r\n                <!--Year Block-->\r\n                <div class=\"year-block\">\r\n                    <div class=\"inner-box\">\r\n                        <span class=\"year\"><\/span>\r\n                        <h4>Community Involvement - Mentor<\/h4>\r\n                        <div class=\"year-text\">Hillsborough Education Foundation - 2023-present<\/div>\r\n                    <\/div>\r\n                <\/div>\r\n                \r\n                                        \r\n                <!--Year Block-->\r\n                <div class=\"year-block\">\r\n                    <div class=\"inner-box\">\r\n                        <span class=\"year\"><\/span>\r\n                        <h4>Frameworks of Tampa Bay<\/h4>\r\n                        <div class=\"year-text\">Board Member thru 2019 <\/div>\r\n                    <\/div>\r\n                <\/div>\r\n                \r\n                    \r\n\r\n            <\/div>\r\n\r\n        <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<\/section>\r\n<!--End Education Section--><!--Approach Section-->\n<section class=\"approach-section\">\n    <div class=\"auto-container\">\n        <div class=\"inner-container\">\n\n            <div class=\"row clearfix\">\n\n                <!--Title Column-->\n                <div class=\"title-column col-md-4 col-sm-12 col-xs-12\">\n                    <div class=\"sec-title\">\n                        <h2>Practice Details<\/h2>\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n                <div class=\"content-column col-md-8 col-sm-12 col-xs-12\">\n                    <div class=\"approach-title\">Location<\/div>\n                    <div class=\"bold-text\">611 West Bay Street, Suite 2-F Tampa, FL 33606<\/div>\n                    <div class=\"text\">\n                        Years in Practice: 35<br>\r\nGender: Female<br>\r\nCost per hour: $200 - $250<br>\r\nAccepts Credit Cards and Checks: Yes<br>\r\nOut of network with all insurance plans.   Documentation for reimbursement provided upon request. \r\n\r\n<br><br>\r\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.southtampacounselors.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/michelles-office1-sm.jpg\" alt=\"Michelle's Office\">\r\n\r\n<br><br>\r\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.southtampacounselors.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/michelles-office2-sm.jpg\" alt=\"Michelle's Office\">                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n\n            <\/div>\n\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/section>\n<!--End Approach Section--><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"tpl-visual_composer.php","meta":{"_coblocks_attr":"","_coblocks_dimensions":"","_coblocks_responsive_height":"","_coblocks_accordion_ie_support":"","footnotes":""},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.southtampacounselors.com\/wp\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/528"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.southtampacounselors.com\/wp\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.southtampacounselors.com\/wp\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.southtampacounselors.com\/wp\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.southtampacounselors.com\/wp\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=528"}],"version-history":[{"count":70,"href":"https:\/\/www.southtampacounselors.com\/wp\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/528\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1629,"href":"https:\/\/www.southtampacounselors.com\/wp\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/528\/revisions\/1629"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.southtampacounselors.com\/wp\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=528"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}