What We Do and Don't Do

Clear About Our Scope

Shadetree is a Christian counseling practice. Being clear about what that means, and what it does not mean, helps you find the right care, whether here or elsewhere.

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

Careful About the Care We Offer

Not every person who needs help is best served by Shadetree. Some needs belong with a psychiatrist, a physician, a lawyer, or a crisis line. We want to be honest about that so you can get the right help at the right time.

This page walks through the services Shadetree provides, and the situations where we will refer you to a different kind of professional. Both matter.

Clarity up front helps everyone.
Counseling at Shadetree Christian Counseling
Is This Right for You?

What We Do

These are the services Shadetree provides. Our counselors are trained and faith-integrated.

Counseling for Couples

Marriage, premarital, couples, and relationship counseling for partners at every stage of commitment.

Counseling for Individuals

One-on-one counseling for anxiety, depression, life transitions, identity, grief, trauma, and growth.

Family and Teen Counseling

Support for families working through change and confidential counseling for adolescents.

Grief Support

Gentle, faith-rooted grief counseling for loss of a spouse, parent, child, or other significant losses.

Faith Integration on Request

Prayer, Scripture, and Christian frameworks are offered as resources when clients want them, never imposed.

Evidence-Based Methods

Gottman, SYMBIS, CBT, ACT, and other research-backed modalities, chosen to fit your specific situation.

In-Person and Online Care

All services are available at our Ocala offices and through secure online sessions across Florida.

Those are the things we do, and we take each one seriously.

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Our Approach

How What We Do and Don't Do Works at Shadetree

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

Faith-Centered Foundation

We do not prescribe or manage medications. If you need medication evaluation, please consult a psychiatrist or primary care physician. We are glad to coordinate care with your medical provider with your consent.

Clinical Excellence

We do not provide emergency or crisis services. If you or someone you love is in danger, please call 988 for the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline, 911, or go to your nearest emergency room.

Temperament-Informed Insight

We do not offer legal advice or represent you in court. For legal questions about divorce, custody, wills, or other matters, please consult a licensed attorney.

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 what you are carrying, knowing we will help you find the right care even when that care is elsewhere.

3

A Personalized Plan

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

4

Ongoing Growth

Clear scope protects you. It makes sure the help you receive is the right help.

FAQ

Common Questions

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

Ask Us Anything

If you are in immediate danger or thinking about harming yourself or someone else, please call 988 for the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline or 911. Shadetree is not set up for crisis response. We want you to get help right away.

No. Our counselors cannot prescribe medication. If medication may be helpful, please consult a psychiatrist or primary care provider. We can coordinate with them as part of your care.

We can walk with you emotionally, but we cannot give legal advice. For legal matters, please consult a licensed attorney. We are glad to recommend attorneys if you need referrals.

Some mental health conditions and active addictions need specialized care beyond our scope. Your first session includes screening for fit. If another level of care would serve you better, we will help you find it.

Yes. For situations that fit our scope, we offer both in-person counseling at our Ocala offices and secure online sessions across Florida.

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.

Clarity Helps Everyone

If this sounds like a fit, we would love to hear from you. If it does not, we will help you find what does.

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