Individual, Couples & Family Counseling in Brandon, Florida
Heal with compassionate, trauma-informed therapy that meets you where you are.
Helping children, teens, adults, couples, and families navigate anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, and life’s biggest challenges.
Prefer to talk? Call or text 813-412-8724
New client openings this week
Most requests answered within 1 business day
Rated 5.0 on Google
Trusted by families across Tampa Bay
Proud members of the Tampa Bay Chamber & Brandon Riverview Chamber of Commerce · Private pay & sliding scale options available
Care that treats you like a person, not a diagnosis
Handled With Care Counseling was founded by Nichole Venegas, JD, LMHC with a simple belief: everyone deserves a place where they feel heard, respected, and supported.
Our Brandon-based practice blends clinical counseling with trauma-informed care and community advocacy meeting each client with a plan built around their unique needs, strengths, and goals.
- Licensed Florida therapists
- Trauma-informed approach
- Children, teens & adults
- In-person & telehealth sessions
Counseling for what you're
carrying right now
Anxiety Counseling
Quiet the constant worry and regain a sense of calm and control.
Depression Counseling
Work through sadness and exhaustion with steady, compassionate support.
Trauma Therapy
Process difficult experiences safely, at your own pace, and build resilience.
Couples Counseling
Rebuild trust, improve communication, and reconnect as partners.
Family Counseling
Create healthier dynamics and deeper understanding between loved ones.
Teen Counseling
A safe space for teens to manage school stress, identity, and emotions.
Child Counseling
Gentle support for emotional growth, behavior, and self-esteem.
Grief & Loss
Navigate loss with understanding, support, and space to heal.
Healthy Coping
Replace harmful patterns with tools that actually help you cope.
Stress Management
Practical tools to lower the pressure of everyday demands.
Life Transitions
Steady guidance through career changes, moves, divorce, and new chapters.
Taking the first step is the hardest part. We make it easier.
Reach out today most new clients are seen within days, not weeks.
Getting started is simple
No long waits, no confusing process just three easy steps between you and your first session.
Reach Out
Call, text, or send a quick request online. We’ll respond within one business day.
Match With the Right Therapist
We’ll pair you with a therapist who fits your needs, schedule, and insurance.
Begin Healing
Start sessions in-office in Brandon or from home via secure telehealth.
Personalized care from people who truly care
Trauma-Informed
Every plan starts with emotional safety and respect for your story.
Flexible Scheduling
Appointment times designed to fit real life, including evenings.
Personalized Treatment
Goals, pace, and approach tailored to you never one-size-fits-all.
Community Focused
Rooted in Brandon and invested in Tampa Bay families.
Telehealth Available
Secure video sessions anywhere in Florida.
Sliding Scale Available
Reduced-fee options for those who qualify.
Insurance Accepted
Aetna, Optum, UnitedHealthcare & more we verify for you.
Licensed Therapists
Florida-licensed clinicians with ongoing training.
People you'll feel comfortable talking to
Get to know the team before your first session because the right fit matters.
Nichole Venegas
C.J Bennett
Amanda Mendez
Insurance made simple
We accept most major insurance plans and can help verify your benefits before your first appointment so there are no surprises.
Private pay accepted · Sliding scale options may be available for those who qualify
What our clients say
You don't have to face life alone
Whatever brought you here today, hope and healing are possible and they start with one conversation. Send a request and we’ll match you with the right therapist, verify your insurance, and get you scheduled.
Call or text
813-412-8724
nichole@handledwithcarecounseling.com
Office hours
Mon–Fri: 9am – 6pm · Evenings by appointment
Request an appointment
Fill this out and we’ll be in touch within one business day. No obligation, no pressure.
Frequently asked questions
Yes we currently accept Aetna, Optum, and UnitedHealthcare, with Cigna coming soon. We also welcome private pay, and sliding scale options may be available for those who qualify. We’re happy to verify your benefits before your first visit.
Yes. We offer secure video sessions for clients anywhere in Florida, as well as in-person appointments at our Brandon office. Many clients use a mix of both.
Standard sessions run about 50 minutes. Initial evaluations may take slightly longer so we can understand your history and goals.
We work with children, teens, adults, couples, and families supporting every stage of life across the Brandon and Tampa Bay area.
We’re currently accepting new clients, and most requests are answered within one business day. In many cases, we can schedule your first session within the same week.
You don't have to face life alone
Whatever brought you here today, hope and healing are possible and they start with one conversation.
Individual, family, and couples counseling in Brandon & Tampa Bay, FL blending clinical counseling, trauma-informed care, and community advocacy.
Insurance Accepted
- Aetna
- Optum
- UnitedHealthcare
- Private Pay & Sliding Scale
Get In Touch
- 710 Oakfield Dr, Ste 106, Brandon, FL 33511
- 813-412-8724
- nichole@handledwithcarecounseling.com
Office Hours
Mon–Fri: 9am – 6pm · Evenings & telehealth by appointment
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