Carmen Rita Ugalde, LMHC, FL | Psychotherapist

About Carmen Rita Ugalde

Clientele seen

Children (<13)

Adults (25-64)

Teenagers (13-17)

Seniors (65+)

Young adults (18-24)

Individuals

Identity

Gender

Female

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know Carmen Rita Ugalde

Dr. Carmen R. Ugalde brings a wealth of experience to the mental health field, working successfully with individuals across the lifespan—from young children to older adults—in a variety of settings, including private practice, school counseling, and community support. While her foundational work includes extensive expertise with children and adolescents, her current practice focuses strongly on adult clients navigating life transitions, aging-related concerns, and complex emotional challenges. Her areas of specialization include stress and anxiety management, depression, relationship dynamics, parenting support, adjustment disorders, women’s issues, aging, and the emotional impact of major life changes. Dr. Ugalde uses an integrative and collaborative approach that emphasizes each client’s strengths, tailoring care with modalities such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy techniques, Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy, Mindfulness-based strategies, holistic interventions, and Gottman Method Couples Therapy (Level I trained). Her skill set also includes evidence-based techniques specifically adapted for older adults. A native Spanish speaker, Dr. Ugalde has served diverse cultural backgrounds with deep sensitivity and insight. Her commitment is to helping clients reconnect with their inner resources and become the best version of themselves—whether through childhood development, transitional life stages, or aging with meaning and resilience.

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Popular visit reasons

Agoraphobia

Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT)

New Patient Visit

Pain Management Consultation

Psychosexual Evaluation

Psychotherapy

Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit

Sleep Problems

Agoraphobia

Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT)

New Patient Visit

Pain Management Consultation

Office location

Carmen Rita Ugalde, LMHC also offers online video visits for patients

Tampa Bay Area Counseling

10950 Sheldon Rd, Tampa, FL 33626

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Education and background

Practice names

Tampa Bay Area Counseling

Education and training

Carlos Albizu University, PhD in Clinical Psychology

NPI number

1700479433

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Frequently asked questions

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Is Carmen Rita Ugalde accepting new patients?

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What practice does Carmen Rita Ugalde work with?

Carmen Rita Ugalde works with Tampa Bay Area Counseling.

Where is Carmen Rita Ugalde's office located?

Carmen Rita Ugalde has 2 office locations, including in Merritt Island and Tampa, view full addresses on Carmen Rita Ugalde's profile.

What are common reasons for patients to see Carmen Rita Ugalde?

Carmen Rita Ugalde frequently sees patients for New Patient Visit, Pain Management Consultation, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Sleep Problems. You can see other visit reasons for Carmen Rita Ugalde on their profile.