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Our Mission
We strive to create a haven of non-judgmental understanding, offering a safe and nurturing therapy space where every client is not just a participant but a valued individual. Our dedicated commitment is to extend a warm welcome, unwavering support, and the tools for empowerment to each person who walks through our doors. We believe that healing and growth flourish in an environment where acceptance and empathy prevail, and it is our heartfelt mission to cultivate this atmosphere for everyone who seeks our guidance.
OUR STORY
For the Love of You was founded by Marissa Witter Santamouris in early 2022. The inspiration for For the Love of You came when Marissa encountered several clients whom had negative experiences with therapy in the past or had negative stigmas regarding mental health services.
Marissa wanted to tackle this issue by creating a therapy space where every client would feel warm, welcomed, and empowered. For the Love of You focuses on a client-centered approach, making the goal more than just talking through through life stressors, but to also assist clients with finding their inner strength and implementing healthy coping mechanisms.
ABOUT MARISSA
"Hello! My name is Marissa Witter Santamouris and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I attended the University of South Florida where I received a master’s in Social Work along with a bachelor’s in psychology. My diverse experiences in the mental health field range from facilitating grief support groups, case management, outpatient counseling/therapy, and working as a school social worker in a primary and secondary setting. I have over 8 years of experience working with children and their families where I have gained the necessary skills to help address concerns with anger, anxiety, challenging child behaviors, depression, interpersonal challenges, and grief.
I enjoy working with clients to find their passion in life, removing barriers that are keeping them from being the best version of themselves and learning to thrive while living the life they’ve always dreamed. I am eager to use For the Love of You to foster self-love and empowerment in adolescents and young adults in the community I have always called home."
ABOUT VIOLETA
"Hello, my name is Violeta Guevara. I am a licensed clinical social worker. I graduated from the University of South Florida with my Masters in Social Work along with my Bachelors in Behavioral Health with a concentration in children’s mental health. I have had the opportunity to work in various fields within the mental health world. Including facilitating life skill groups, case management services, individual counseling, attendance interventions and working as a school social worker in both primary and secondary schools.
As a proud Mexican-American clinician, I aspire to help bridge gaps for clients who are struggling to navigate the mental health system and need additional support. I am committed to empowering individuals and families by connecting them with resources, advocating their needs, and fostering access to culturally responsive care. As a bilingual therapist, I provide therapy in both English and Spanish, exclusively through virtual sessions, allowing clients to access support from the comfort of their own space."
Therapy Services in Land O' Lakes, Florida
Our goal is to provide compassionate and caring mental health services to help you achieve your best self. Marissa Witter is dedicated to providing you with the support you need to overcome any challenges you may be facing. Sessions can be conducted via in person, video or phone call and address a variety of concerns. Read more to learn more about our a few of our specialties:
Therapy for Children ( ages +6)
Child therapy focuses on supporting kids through life experiences and helping them navigate personal and developmental changes. We build a therapeutic bond with children and their parents through patience, kindness, and empathy.
Therapy for Teenagers
Being a teenager today comes with a lot of pressure, school, friendships, family expectations, identity, social media, and more. If your teen is feeling overwhelmed, anxious, withdrawn, or just not like themselves, therapy can help. I offer a supportive space where teens can feel safe to talk, and learn real tools to manage their emotions and daily stress.
Therapy for Young Adults
College life, new jobs, adult responsibilities, it’s a lot. If you’re in your late teens or twenties and feeling anxious, burned out, lost, or stuck, I get it. You don’t have to figure everything out on your own. In therapy, we’ll work together to help you feel more grounded, confident, and clear about who you are and what you want.