Business Details
30 Years
experience
Your Trusted Mental Health Counselor in St. Petersburg, FL
M Shawn Net, founded in 1996, is a trusted mental health counseling practice led by Mr. M. Shawn Kellerman, a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with advanced credentials including Master Addiction Counselor and Certified Addictions Professional. Our practice specializes in addressing addiction, anxiety, depression, co-occurring disorders, and LGBTQIA-specific challenges through individual, couples, family, and group therapies. With over 25 years of experience serving the Tampa Bay Area, we prioritize brief, results-oriented treatment approaches while maintaining a commitment to accessibility through sliding fee scales for qualified clients.Our team's expertise extends to crisis intervention, employee assistance programs, and specialized trainings for specific populations. We accept most major insurance plans and operate from two convenient locations in St. Petersburg and Tampa, Florida. Our founder's extensive professional involvement includes leadership roles in certification boards and advocacy initiatives, ensuring our practice remains at the forefront of ethical and effective mental health care delivery.
Services
Addiction Counseling
Anxiety Treatment
Depression Therapy
Family Counseling
LGBTQIA Support
Couples Counseling
Grief Counseling
Mood Disorder Management
Details
- Year established: 1996
Highlights and features
- We offer 25+ years of specialized mental health experience
- Our sliding fee scales make counseling accessible to all
- We accept most major insurance plans for client convenience
- Our brief therapy approach focuses on practical solutions
- We maintain active involvement in professional certification boards
Associations and certifications
- Florida Certification Board
Services
Addiction Counseling
Our addiction counseling services address chemical dependency and behavioral addictions through evidence-based approaches. We specialize in dual diagnosis treatment for co-occurring disorders, providing personalized recovery plans that include individual therapy, group sessions, and relapse prevention strategies. Our certified professionals help clients develop coping mechanisms and establish sustainable recovery pathways.
Anxiety Treatment
We offer comprehensive anxiety treatment for generalized anxiety, panic disorders, and specific phobias. Our approach combines cognitive-behavioral techniques with mindfulness practices to help clients understand triggers and develop effective coping strategies. Treatment includes skill-building exercises and tailored interventions to reduce anxiety symptoms and improve daily functioning.
Depression Therapy
Our depression therapy services address persistent sadness, loss of interest, and other depressive symptoms through targeted interventions. We employ evidence-based modalities to help clients identify negative thought patterns, develop emotional regulation skills, and establish healthier behavioral patterns. Treatment plans are customized to individual needs and severity levels.
Family Counseling
Family counseling services focus on improving communication and resolving conflicts within family systems. We address intergenerational patterns, parenting challenges, and relationship dynamics through structured sessions that promote understanding and collaboration. Our approach helps families develop healthier interaction patterns and strengthen emotional connections.
LGBTQIA Support
We provide affirming mental health support for LGBTQIA individuals facing unique challenges. Our services address identity exploration, discrimination stress, and relationship concerns through culturally competent care. We create safe spaces for clients to discuss gender identity, sexual orientation, and related mental health needs with understanding professionals.
People
M. Shawn Kellerman
Licensed Mental Health Counselor
Mr. Kellerman is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with 25+ years of experience in Florida. He holds advanced credentials including Master Addiction Counselor and Certified Addictions Professional. His expertise spans addiction treatment, anxiety disorders, and LGBTQIA support. He actively contributes to professional certification boards and maintains a practice focused on brief, solution-oriented therapy.
Questions
What mental health services do you specialize in?
We specialize in addiction counseling, anxiety treatment, depression therapy, family counseling, and LGBTQIA support services.
Do you accept insurance?
Yes, we accept most major insurance plans for mental health counseling services.
Are sliding fee options available?
Yes, we offer sliding fee scales based on income for qualified individuals seeking counseling services.
What therapeutic approach do you use?
We employ brief, solution-focused therapy approaches tailored to individual client needs and treatment goals.
Where are your offices located?
We have offices in St. Petersburg and Tampa, Florida, serving the entire Tampa Bay region.
