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Psychotherapy / Counseling
Clearwater, Pinellas, Florida

Fall Short of Perfection as You Practice a Way to it.

The majority of my clients lead ordinary lives. They are successful, professional, articulate, interesting, insightful, often extraordinary individuals. They may be experiencing issues related to depression, anxiety, relationship issues, etc. They are in need of the insight and awareness that good psychotherapy can facilitate. They are often in need of direction, and are usually open to feedback about the issues that are causing them problems. They are motivated for change and ask for what they want in therapy. They typically respond well to counseling and have no need of or desire for long term therapy.

Caught up in severe addiction, depression, mania, anxiety, phobias, anger, psychosis, personality disorders, and/or a number of other lesser know issues I also have the opportunity to work with clients that wish they could lead “ordinary “lives. Too often the extent of the suffering that these individuals were forced to endure was extraordinary and far beyond our normal sensibilities. Much of the mental disease that I see has some roots in the past and usually there is a way clear of it.

Mindful engagement is the key factor in my counseling practice. Awareness is the key to recovery from whatever it is that prevents you from experiencing life as it is right now. With time my client’s learn to become their own therapist. They learn that to be aware, truly aware, is to be truly free. They learn that none of us are perfect but that should never stop us from practicing perfection.

No matter where we are in our journey in life we must find and practice a way through it. If you do not have a practice, and a way, then you are tossed about amidst the turmoil of your own fractured mind.

The truth in this human life is found in our present moment. Our lives can be found nowhere else. Past and future are only contained in this moment. Whatever thoughts and feelings we have of the past and future are mere thoughts experienced in this moment. To choose to live countless present moments in conceptual purgatory is what many of us do - mindlessly. We need just to wake up to the here and now and see past the ideas that separate us from what can be truly seen. The truth is available to us all, but it is only seen now. As each moment passes, we can try to hold on to a slice of life, or we can learn to let go of the need to possess life, and only desire to live it fully. Truly seen for what it is, life becomes a constant wonder to be enjoyed in whatever way truth chooses to manifest. Beyond mundane egotistical involvement we are free to explore reality without the self conscious limits of our selfish mind.

This life is precious, we should not waste it. My mindfulness based counseling practice is designed to help people mindfully take control of, and responsibility for, their own lives. You become as fully conscious as possible, and thus discover your true potential. You accept, with certainty that you belong to this world in a real and meaningful way. Please make the choice to live a life of meaning and purpose. Let me help you clear away all that encumbers you. Let me help you find your true self and free you from the tyranny of your grasping mind

Ron Dollar, MA, LMHC (Licensed Mental Health Counselor), CAP (Certified Addictions Professional)

Cities in Pinellas County Florida include: Belleair, Belleair Beach, Belleair Bluffs, Belleair Shore, Clearwater, Dunedin, Gulfport, Indian Rocks Beach, Indian Shores, Kenneth City, Largo, Madeira Beach, North Redington Beach, Oldsmar, Pinellas Park, Redington Beach, Redington Shores, Safety Harbor, Seminole, South Pasadena, St. Pete Beach, St. Petersburg, Tarpon Springs, and Treasure Island.

Mindfulness Counseling Services Offered


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Mental Health and Addiction Resources in Pinellas County Florida


Boley Centers Inc.
boleycenters.org 445 31st St. N. St. Petersburg, FL 33713 727 821-4819 With more than 30 housing and service center locations scattered throughout Pinellas County, the Organization comprises a wide variety of treatment, rehabilitation and vocational services; a network of living opportunities in community residences and apartments. Boley Centers' residential options -- from highly structured group homes to permanent, supported apartments to home ownership -- provide affordable, attractive, safe living opportunities for over 700 consumers, making Boley Centers a leader in residential services and housing opportunities in the southeast.
Directions for Mental Health
directionsmh.org 1437 S Belcher Clearwater, Florida 33764 727-524-4464 Directions for Mental Health is a private nonprofit community mental health counseling organization. Their prevention, early intervention and treatment programs serve the mental health needs of children, families, adults and seniors. This is an outstanding organization, they have very good counselors, therapists, and case managers.
Fairwinds Treatment Center
fairwindstreatment.com 1569 Fort Harrison Ave. S  Clearwater, Florida 34616 727-449-0300  800-226-0301  Fairwinds is a private addiction/ substance abuse treatment center. The grounds surrounding the facility provide a park-like setting and recreational areas including a pool. Nice place, well qualified counseling staff, all therapists have good addictions experience.
Goodwill Industries
goodwill.org 10596 Gandy Blvd. St. Petersburg, Florida 33702 (727) 523-1512; (727) 576-0882; (813) 877-3234 8:00-4:30 M-F Services: vocational counseling , individual counseling; outpatient intensive day/night drug treatment. Populations: Adults 18 years of age and older.
Gulf Coast Community Care
angelfire.com 407 S Arcturas Clearwater FL 33765 813-816-1235 (Pasco) 813-298-1634 (Pinellas) Gulf Coast Community Care is a major provider of an array of community-based services to individuals living with HIV/AIDS, serving more than 1,000 clients in Pinellas and Pasco counties. Gulf Coast provides FREE service to the clients. People living with HIV/AIDS, along with their family and partners, may receive mental health counseling/ therapy as part of the HIV Programs.
Hospice
hospicefoundation.org Specific Services: Providing patients with care primarily in the "home", where patients have loving support of family and friends Circle of Love Children's Program: addresses the needs of the diverse community of children and families, regardless of ability to pay. Specific Population: Those who cope either personally or professionally with terminal illness, death, and the process of grief, primarily those with a prognosis of one year or less. Excellent, dedicated staff. I know some of the therapists and counselors there, and they are very good at what they do.
Operation PAR, Inc.
operationpar.org 6655 66th St N Pinellas Park, Florida 33781 727-545-7564 PAR offers a full continuum of services for individuals with substance abuse, addiction and/or mental health disorders. PAR is awesome! I have had the pleasure of working at many different programs there, as a counselor, therapist, director, and clinical supervisor. The majority of their programs are in Clearwater and Largo but there are PAR programs all over the State. You can really get help here. It's a great place to work too if you want to help people.
Personal Enrichment Through Mental Health Services (PEMHS)
pemhs.org 11254 58th St N Pinellas Park, Florida 33782-2213 727-545-6477 Adult Services Emergency Services – Provides immediate assessment, crisis intervention counseling, referrals, and admission; Crisis Stabilization – Provides brief, intensive counseling services for adults in crisis; Short Term Residential Treatment; Focused Outreach - Mental Health counseling and support for adults returning to the community after incarceration. Children and Family Services: Child and Adolescent Psychiatric Programs; The Children's Center - is an emergency shelter for children; Children’s Continuum of Care–Provides intensive residential treatment, therapy groups, case management, and in-home counseling; Emergency Response Team (ERT) – Provides crisis intervention for children and families at risk for abuse or neglect; Juvenile Detention Center; Screening and Stabilization; Therapeutic Foster Care
Suncoast Center
suncoastcenter.com 4024 Central Avenue St. Petersburg FL 33711 727-327-7656 Adult Services: Outpatient Counseling; Substance Abuse Counseling; Community Support Programs; Senior Support Services Children and Family Services: Outpatient Counseling; School-Based Counseling; In-Home Counseling; Family Support Services
Windmoor Healthcare
windmoorhealthcare.com 11300 U S 19 North Clearwater, Florida 33764 727-541-2646 800-288-HOPE Windmoor Healthcare is a full-service psychiatric facility available 24-hours a day.