Looking for a faith-based counselor close to home? Shadetree helps people strengthen relationships in Ocala, The Villages, Gainesville, and online across Florida.
Finding the right counselor for a relationship that matters to you is a big step. At Shadetree Christian Counseling, we combine clinical skill with Christ-centered care so every relationship, whether with a partner, parent, sibling, or friend, can heal and grow. We serve Central Florida in person and meet people anywhere in the state online.
Whether you want to work on a specific relationship or on how you show up in all of them, we make starting easy. Same-week availability is often possible, and we will match you with a counselor who fits your needs and your location.
Every relationship story is different. If any of these resonate, you are not alone, and help is closer than you think.
You want to sit with a counselor in the same room, not only a screen, and you want that office to be a reasonable drive away.
You want a counselor who takes faith seriously and a practice that treats it as a strength, not a side note.
You do not want to wait weeks for an intake. We work to offer same-week or next-week openings whenever possible.
You need evening appointments, a long commute to avoid, or simply the ease of meeting from home. Online works.
A family rift, a complicated friendship, a tense coworker, or a dating relationship you want to approach wisely.
People-pleasing, boundary struggles, avoidance, or reactivity. You want to understand why and build new habits.
A new city, a new job, a big life decision. You want a counselor thinking ahead with you, not just reacting.
You do not have to be in crisis to grow. Counseling is powerful preventive care for any relationship.
Whatever brought you here, we meet you where you are, without judgment.
Take the First StepWe bring together three powerful lenses to help you experience lasting transformation, not just symptom management.
God designed you for connection, and His grace is sufficient. Scripture informs how we approach conflict, forgiveness, and vulnerability, giving your relationships a foundation that lasts.
Trained in Gottman principles and evidence-based methods, we help you identify unhealthy patterns, build practical communication skills, and develop new ways of relating.
Understanding your God-given temperament, and the temperaments of those you love, changes everything. Empathy replaces frustration when you see why you each respond the way you do.
Starting counseling can feel vulnerable. Here's what the process looks like at Shadetree, so you can walk in with confidence.
Reach out through our contact form or call. We'll listen and match you with a counselor who fits your needs.
A safe space to share your story: your history, your relationships, and what you hope would be different.
Your counselor creates a tailored plan addressing your specific challenges with proven strategies.
Week by week, build the tools to communicate well, navigate conflict, and keep growing in the relationships that matter most.
We have offices in Ocala at 2603 SE 17th St., Unit C and in The Villages at 2215 E Ft King St, Suite C. We also serve Gainesville and across Florida online.
Yes. Many of our clients travel from Gainesville, Lake County, Citrus County, and across Central Florida. Others meet with us online from anywhere in Florida, which is just as effective as in-person.
In most cases, we can schedule a first session within a week. Call us or use the contact form, and we will match you with a counselor who fits your needs and your location.
Every person and every relationship is different. Some see meaningful progress within 6-8 sessions. Others benefit from longer-term support. The pace is guided by your needs.
Yes. We offer secure video sessions for clients anywhere in Florida. Online counseling is just as effective as in-person sessions and gives you flexibility without sacrificing quality.
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.
Ocala, FL. 34471
Ocala, FL. 34471
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