Business Details
Your Trusted Mental Health Counseling Partner in Lakeland
At Atala Counseling, we are dedicated to empowering individuals, couples, and families to achieve emotional wellness through personalized therapeutic support. Our practice specializes in individualized counseling, couples therapy, family sessions, and intensive programs designed to foster resilience and emotional growth. With a team of licensed professionals holding advanced training in EMDR, ART, and trauma-informed care, we prioritize client-centered approaches tailored to unique needs. Our bilingual (Spanish & English) services and LGBTQIA+ affirming environment ensure inclusive care for diverse populations.We emphasize ethical, transparent treatment by operating outside insurance networks to protect client privacy while offering flexible payment options through HSA/FSA accounts and CareCredit financing. Our commitment to dismantling barriers extends to free support groups for LGBTQIA+ individuals and families, reflecting our vision of building a healthier Lakeland community through meaningful connections.
Services
Individual Counseling
Couples Counseling
Family Counseling
Support Groups
Trauma Therapy
EMDR Therapy
Intensive Programs
LGBTQIA+ Affirming Care
Bilingual Counseling
Mental Health Counseling
Highlights and features
- We offer therapists with advanced training in EMDR, ART, and trauma-informed care.
- Our team provides bilingual (Spanish & English) counseling services.
- We specialize in LGBTQIA+ affirming therapy for individuals and families.
- We accept HSA/FSA payments and offer flexible financing options for intensives.
- Our practice prioritizes client privacy with out-of-network insurance options.
Services
Individual Counseling
One-on-one sessions for children, adults, and seniors address personal development and stress management. Our licensed therapists use evidence-based techniques to process past trauma and current challenges. Tailored to individual needs, this service fosters emotional growth and resilience through confidential, client-centered care.
Couples Counseling
Reconnect with your partner through communication-focused sessions that reduce conflict and build intimacy. Our Gottman-trained therapists provide practical tools for strengthening relationships. This service addresses recurring conflicts and helps couples establish foundations for long-term satisfaction.
Family Counseling
Collaborative sessions improve family communication and emotional awareness. Our therapists address systemic dynamics to resolve conflicts and strengthen relationships. This service creates supportive environments for children, teens, and adults through structured therapeutic interventions.
Intensive Programs
Immersive day-long sessions address deep-seated challenges through personalized therapeutic approaches. Our intensives create space for breakthroughs in relationship dynamics and personal growth. Led by specialized therapists, these programs offer concentrated care for accelerated progress.
Support Groups
Guided group sessions connect individuals with shared experiences to build resilience and reduce isolation. Our free LGBTQIA+ focused groups foster community through structured discussions. These programs emphasize collective healing and peer support in safe, affirming environments.
People
Kathryn Dumont
CEO, Co-Owner, Therapist
LCSW-certified therapist specializing in relationships and executive leadership counseling. EMDR-trained and LGBTQIA+ affirming, she provides individual and couples therapy while leading clinical operations.
Araceli Gauna-Scattolini
COO, Co-Owner, Therapist
Bilingual (Spanish/English) LMHC therapist specializing in anxiety and trauma treatment. EMDR-certified provider offering care for children (10+), teens, and adults while managing practice operations.
Katherine Pilarte Emerick
Therapist
LMFT-certified specialist in anxiety and relationship issues. Polk County-approved premarital course provider offering bilingual (Spanish/English) counseling for couples and families in Lakeland.
James Miller
Therapist
LMHC-certified therapist specializing in anxiety and neurodiverse-affirming care. Provides individual and couples counseling for clients aged 6+ with expertise in stress management and LGBTQIA+ support.
Amanda Frye
Therapist
LCSW-certified specialist in trauma and perinatal mental health. Offers LGBTQIA+ affirming therapy for children (6+), teens, and adults while supervising clinical interns.
Questions
What counseling services do you offer?
We provide individual, couples, family counseling, support groups, and intensive therapy programs tailored to children, teens, adults, and LGBTQIA+ populations.
Do you accept insurance?
We operate out-of-network but provide superbills for potential insurance reimbursement. We accept HSA/FSA payments and offer CareCredit financing options.
Are your therapists specialized?
Our team includes EMDR-trained, ART-certified, and trauma-informed specialists with advanced training in LGBTQIA+ affirming care and bilingual (Spanish/English) services.
What are your session rates?
Licensed counselor sessions range from $125–175. Provisionally licensed counselors offer reduced rates of $85–140. Intensive programs cost $1,075–1,225 depending on duration.
Do you offer emergency services?
We do not provide crisis intervention. For urgent mental health needs, please contact local emergency services or call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 988.
Are support groups available?
Yes, we offer free support groups for LGBTQIA+ individuals and families, including specialized programs for high school students and parents.
