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Trauma-Informed Counseling
For Individuals and Families
Going through Relationship Changes

Trauma-Informed Counseling
For Individuals and Families
Going through Relationship Changes

You are feeling broken, scared and angry, wishing you would wake up from this awful nightmare, and you just need somewhere to help you begin to feel safe again

You are feeling broken, scared and angry, wishing you would wake up from this awful nightmare, and you just need somewhere to help you begin to feel safe again

HAVE YOU EXPERIENCED

  • Waking up scared of what will happen today
  • Feeling alone and lonely 
  • Panic because your children are with the other parent
  • Feeling tired, sad, and unable to get basic life tasks done
  • Crying constantly
  • Feeling helpless and powerless dealing with Family Court
  • Ruminating about the past
  • Finding yourself drinking a few extra glasses of wine a night to numb the pain

HAVE YOU EXPERIENCED

  • Waking up scared of what will happen today
  • Feeling alone and lonely 
  • Panic because your children are with the other parent
  • Feeling tired, sad, and unable to get basic life tasks done
  • Crying constantly
  • Feeling helpless and powerless dealing with Family Court
  • Ruminating about the past
  • Finding yourself drinking a few extra glasses of wine a night to numb the pain

WELCOME TO CHANGING TIDES COUNSELING

WELCOME TO CHANGING TIDES COUNSELING

We want to walk through your experiences with you and help you find balance and feel empowered in your life in ways you never believed you could.

What if I told you it’s possible to break free of past trauma, understand how your mind works, and create a life filled with happiness, grounded in your own power, and with a sense of safety and strength?

You are not alone. Contact us to schedule a free consultation, and let’s start your journey toward healing and a brighter future.

WHAT YOU’LL FIND AT CHANGING TIDES

WHAT YOU’LL FIND AT CHANGING TIDES

At Changing Tides Counseling, we are a team of highly skilled and compassionate therapists who specialize in working with individuals, couples, and families navigating life’s most challenging transitions. Whether you’re facing relationship struggles, divorce, family conflict, or personal growth obstacles, we’re here to support you with care and expertise.

We offer a wide range of therapeutic services
We offer a wide range of therapeutic services
Individual
Therapy

For children (ages 8+), teens, and adults

Trauma Therapy (EMDR)

Using Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)

To support emotional regulation and distress tolerance

Internal Family Systems (IFS)

To help clients explore and integrate different parts of themselves

Co-parent Counseling

To foster healthier communication and collaboration

Relationship Counseling

For couples seeking reconnection or conflict resolution

Addiction Counseling

For individuals and families impacted by substance use

Family
Counseling

For families impacted by conflicts or communication

How the Process Works

1 . Consultation

We’ll chat on the phone for 15 min to get a better sense of what’s going on and how we can help.

2. Schedule a session

If we believe we have a great therapist match for you, we’ll schedule your first therapy session!

3. Intake paperwork

You’ll complete a few questionnaire and other documents so we can hit the ground running.

MEET THE TEAM

LAURI SHANNON

LCSW, LMSW, MCAP

AMANDA EFFERTZ

MS, Registered Marriage and Family Therapist Intern

ALAYNA DUMET

Administrative Assistant

34931 US HWY 19N – Palm Harbor, Fl 34684
Phone:  786-423-6787
lauri@changingtidesfl.com