Business Details
43 Years
experience
Your Trusted Therapy & Counseling Partner in Clearwater
Marital Workout is a solution-focused psychological practice specializing in individual, couples, and family therapy. With over 40 years of experience in the Tampa Bay area, we provide personalized strategies to address emotional, behavioral, and relational challenges. Our expertise includes depression, trauma, ADHD, autism spectrum disorders, divorce mediation, and bariatric support. We utilize evidence-based techniques like cognitive behavioral therapy, hypnotherapy, and our proprietary Puppet Assisted Relationship Therapy. Our practice emphasizes collaborative care, offering clinical supervision for emerging professionals and tailored programs for families, couples, and individuals seeking personal growth. 
Services
Individual Therapy
Couples Counseling
Family Counseling
Divorce Mediation
ADHD Counseling
Trauma Counseling
Depression Therapy
Sex Therapy
Clinical Supervision
Personal Coaching
Details
- Year established: 1983
Highlights and features
- 40 years of clinical experience in Tampa Bay area
- Developed proprietary Puppet Assisted Relationship Therapy technique
- Specialized training in autism spectrum disorders and bariatric support
- Offers clinical supervision for emerging mental health professionals
- Combines traditional and innovative therapeutic approaches
Associations and certifications
- Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (MT 1009)
- Licensed Clinical Social Worker (SW 694)
- Supreme Court Certified Divorce and Family Mediator
- Certified in Hypnosis and Hypnotherapy
- Certified in Trauma Incident Reduction
- Certified in Rational Emotive Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Services
Individual Therapy
Tailored one-on-one therapy addressing depression, anxiety, trauma, and life transitions. Our solution-focused approach helps clients develop personalized strategies for emotional regulation and behavioral change. With 40 years of clinical expertise, we create safe spaces for exploring personal challenges and fostering self-growth through evidence-based techniques.
Couples Counseling
Specialized relationship therapy for dating, engaged, and married couples. We address communication breakdowns, infidelity, intimacy issues, and pre-marital preparation using interactive techniques. Our approach focuses on rebuilding trust, improving conflict resolution, and strengthening emotional connections through structured therapeutic interventions developed over decades of practice.
Family Counseling
Comprehensive family systems therapy addressing intergenerational patterns and relational dynamics. We treat parent-child conflicts, sibling issues, and post-divorce adjustments using both traditional and innovative methods. Our practice includes specialized programs for families with members on the autism spectrum and those navigating major life transitions.
Divorce Mediation
Neutral third-party mediation for divorce and family law matters. We facilitate constructive negotiations regarding property division, child custody, and post-divorce adjustments while maintaining balanced communication. Our certified mediation process follows legal guidelines while prioritizing family well-being and long-term co-parenting relationships.
Clinical Supervision
Structured supervision program for license-seeking mental health professionals. We provide mentorship for Marriage and Family Therapists, Clinical Social Workers, and Mental Health Counselors. Our supervision combines practical skill development with ethical guidance, drawing from decades of clinical experience and academic teaching background.
People
Anne Pesacov
Psychologist, Owner
Dr. Pesacov is a licensed psychologist with 40 years of experience in Tampa Bay. Specializing in relationship therapy, she developed Puppet Assisted Relationship Therapy for autism spectrum disorders. She supervises emerging professionals and teaches counseling techniques grounded in cognitive behavioral and hypnotherapy methods.
Questions
What therapeutic approaches do you specialize in?
We specialize in cognitive behavioral therapy, hypnotherapy, trauma incident reduction, and our proprietary Puppet Assisted Relationship Therapy technique for autism spectrum disorders.
Do you offer couples counseling for pre-marital preparation?
Yes, we provide pre-marital counseling to help couples build strong foundations through communication skills and conflict resolution strategies.
Can you treat anxiety and depression?
Yes, we offer evidence-based treatments for anxiety and depression, including cognitive behavioral therapy and personalized coping strategies.
Do you work with bariatric surgery patients?
Yes, we provide specialized support for bariatric surgery candidates and patients maintaining weight loss, drawing from personal and professional experience.
Are telehealth sessions available?
Contact our office to discuss telehealth options for therapy sessions based on your specific needs and location.
Do you accept insurance?
We recommend contacting your insurance provider directly to verify mental health coverage details and out-of-network benefits.
