Start Here

Not Sure Where to Begin?

A simple guide to finding the right Shadetree counselor for whatever you are facing right now. One minute of reading, one email or call to us, and you will be on your way.

Private & Confidential Couples & Individual In-Person & Online
Faith-Based Approach
Evidence-Based Methods
Temperament Science
Ocala, FL & Online
About Our Practice

Start by Naming What You Need

Most people who reach out to us do not know exactly which service fits. That is okay. Choosing the right starting place is our job, not yours. Below are the most common reasons people come to Shadetree and where each usually leads.

Read through the list, see what resonates, then reach out. We will refine from there on the first call.

Every starting place is a good one.
Counseling at Shadetree Christian Counseling
Is This Right for You?

Find What Fits You

Pick the one that sounds most like your current situation.

My Marriage Feels Stuck

Marriage Counseling is the best fit. We help with communication, trust, and reconnection, for crises and slow drift alike.

We Are Getting Married Soon

Premarital Counseling with SYMBIS gives you the conversations and tools a lasting marriage needs.

I Am Carrying a Heavy Weight Alone

Individual Counseling is the right start. We help with anxiety, depression, trauma, identity, and growth.

I Am Grieving a Loss

Grief Counseling gives you gentle, faith-rooted support without any pressure to move through grief on a timeline.

My Family Is Struggling

Family Counseling serves the whole system: parents, teens, siblings, blended families, and everyone in between.

My Teen Needs Support

Teen Counseling offers adolescents a confidential, respectful space while keeping parents involved in a healthy way.

I Want to Grow, Not Fix a Crisis

Individual Counseling supports growth-minded clients who aren't in crisis but want to deepen self-awareness and build new patterns.

I Am Not Sure What I Need

That is the most common starting place. Call us and we will ask a few questions to help match you with the right counselor.

Whatever you are carrying, there is a starting place for you at Shadetree.

Take the First Step
Our Approach

How Start Here Works at Shadetree

We bring together three powerful lenses to help you experience lasting transformation, not just symptom management.

Faith-Centered Foundation

God's design for your relationship is good, and His grace is sufficient. Scripture informs how we approach conflict, forgiveness, and intimacy, giving your partnership a foundation that lasts.

Clinical Excellence

Trained in Gottman principles, SYMBIS frameworks, and evidence-based methods, we help you identify unhealthy patterns, build practical communication skills, and develop new ways of relating.

Temperament-Informed Insight

Understanding your God-given temperament, and your partner's, changes everything. Empathy replaces frustration when you see why you each respond the way you do.

Getting Started

What to Expect

Starting counseling can feel vulnerable. Here's what the process looks like at Shadetree, so you can walk in with confidence.

1

Connect With Us

Reach out through our contact form or call. We'll listen and match you with a counselor who fits your needs.

2

Your First Session

A safe space to share your story as a couple: your history, your struggles, and what you hope to build together.

3

A Personalized Plan

Your counselor creates a tailored plan addressing your specific challenges with proven strategies.

4

Ongoing Growth

Week by week, build the tools to navigate conflict and deepen intimacy. Most couples notice shifts within a few sessions.

FAQ

Common Questions

Have a question we haven't answered? We'd love to hear from you.

Ask Us Anything

The contact form on any Shadetree page gets to our team the fastest. You can also call us and a real team member will answer.

Most first calls happen with a Shadetree team member who schedules your first session with the right counselor. If the team has a question for the counselor, we loop them in.

We are glad to help. Spouses, parents, siblings, and friends can all reach out on behalf of someone they love. We respect that the person we will care for is the one making the final call.

In most cases, we can schedule a first session within a week. Let us know what works for your schedule.

Yes. Every Shadetree service is available through secure online sessions in addition to in-person care at our Ocala offices.

We integrate faith, clinical training, and temperament science in a way few practices do. We don't just manage symptoms. We help you understand the deeper patterns at work. And because we're Christ-centered, we believe real, lasting transformation is always possible.

One Step Is Enough

You do not have to have it all figured out. Reach out, and we will take the next steps together.

Connect With Us
(352) 875-5309 Ocala, FL  |  The Villages  |  Gainesville