TTHI Counseling Center - Therapists in Kissimmee, Florida

TTHI Counseling Center Kissimmee

3501 West Vine Street Suite 319
Kissimmee, FL 34741
407.892.5700 x800 or x802

Our Counseling Centers are providers for the Florida Safety Council.

The Transition House belongs to The Kissimmee/Osceola County Chamber of Commerce.

TTHI Counseling Center in Kissimmee offers a diverse range of services including psychiatric evaluations, Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) using Vivitrol or Suboxone in combination with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), behavioral health services, substance use and substance dependence evaluations, and psychological testing.

Individual and group therapy is available with our certified and licensed counselors.

We are experienced in treating depression, substance abuse, PTSD, and other mental health disorders. Because we offer individual, group and family counseling, we can tailor your mental health needs in a way that will best restore your health and self-esteem. We believe in a personalized approach and work to help you achieve your goals. Our licensed counselors will work with you to individualize your treatment and optimize your recovery.

Behavioral health services are available for children (seven years and older), adolescents and adults. All of our services are available in both English and Spanish.

In addition to behavioral health services, TTHI Counseling Center in Kissimmee offers Active Parenting Now© classes in both English and Spanish. You can learn more about Active Parenting Now© below.

We work closely with several agencies throughout the state of Florida, including the Department of Children and Families and the 9th Judicial Circuit. We are a contracted provider for the Florida Safety Council.

We accept most major insurance providers, including Medicaid and Medicare. To see if your insurance plan is included, you can click here.

Our Kissimmee Counseling Center is located off of US 192. We are happy to service Osceola County and south Orange County.

Counseling and Treatment Services

Counseling and Treatment Services Include:

Psychiatric Evaluations

Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) with Vivitrol or Suboxone

Psychiatric Medication Management

Psychological Testing

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

Alcohol and Substance Abuse Therapy

Dual Diagnosis Counseling

Post Traumatic Stress Disorder

Therapy for Depression and Anxiety

Anxiety Counseling and Groups

Family Counseling

Couples Counseling

Grief Counseling

Other Addiction Therapies such as Eating Disorders, Shopping, Gambling, etc.

Preoperative Transplant Assessments

Anger Management

Batterer’s Intervention Program (BIP)

Alcohol and Substance Abuse Education Classes

Active Parenting Now© Classes

Active Parenting Now©

TTHI Counseling Center now offers Active Parenting Now© classes at our counseling center in Kissimmee, Florida.

Active Parenting Now© is a six-week long series of classes designed to serve parents of young children, ages 5-12. These classes are offered in a closed group setting where participants will view videos of diverse families and receive information and training on effective parenting skills. The program is designed in such a way that even parents who have low reading skills are able to benefit and complete the program successfully.

If you meet any of the following criteria or if you would like to learn effective parenting skills, consider attending the Active Parenting Now© classes:

Your child is deaf

Your child has ADHD

You have been ordered by a court to take parent education

You are a parent that has recently been released from a correctional institution

You have a child or teen who was recently hospitalized

Active Parenting Now© classes are offered at TTHI Counseling Center in Kissimmee, Florida in both English and Spanish. The program lasts for six weeks and classes are taken consecutively. Each class is two hours long and includes informational guides, activities and other resources you can use at home. The cost of each class is $35.

If you’re interested in attending the Active Parenting Now© classes available at TTHI Counseling Center in Kissimmee, Florida, you can call 407-483-3722 or email stephaniem@thetransitionhouse.org.

Directions to Our Kissimmee Counseling Center

Directions to our Kissimmee Counseling Center:

From Orlando:

Take I-4 West towards FL 535 Lake Buena Vista

Take exit 68 for Kissimmee/Lake Buena Vista

Turn left onto FL 535

Turn left onto US 192

Make a U-Turn at Dyer Blvd

Our Kissimmee Counseling Center will be on your right.

Stephanie MinarikMS, MCAP, Clinical Supervisor

Stephanie graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree in Neuroscience and a minor in Psychology from King’s College in Pennsylvania, where she worked in Quakertown as a supervisor for an off-site residential home. In 2014, she graduated with a Master’s in Mental Health Counseling from Troy University and continued her work doing individual and family counseling before joining The Transition House. Ms. Minarik is a Certified Brain Injury Specialist (ACBIS) and is SOAR Trained to work with patients who are homeless or at risk for homelessness. Other certifications include Mental Health First Aid, Couple’s Counseling, Batterer’s Intervention and Parenting. Her practice specialties and interests include individual and group counseling for adolescents, adults, couples, families and members of the LGBTQ community. Her treatment specialties include assessment and treatment planning, evaluations, crisis intervention and dual diagnosis; treatment for PTSD, suicide risk, ADHD, Autism and Aspergers, addictions, depression, grief, anxiety, brain injuries, and domestic violence. She is experienced in inpatient, outpatient and residential settings. Ms. Minarik is a member of the American Counseling Association (ACA) and Chi Sigma Iota - Tau Epsilon. In her spare time, Stephanie enjoys watching football, spending time with her family, being outdoors, and traveling.

Gabriel Dominguez-ContrerasMS, Clinical Counselor

Gabriel is a clinical counselor with a Master's Degree in Counseling Psychology from Carlos Albizu University in San Juan, Puerto Rico. Mr. Contreras began his career as a psychologist in Caguas, Puerto Rico where he worked with a diverse clientele including children, adults, families and couples. He has experience in crisis intervention and trauma management and works to develop a trusting relationship founded in respect with all of his clients. After working for two years in Puerto Rico, Gabriel continued his work in Massachusetts where he provided clinical outpatient mental health services for children, adults, couples and families. His work included psychosocial assessments, individual therapy, group therapy, couples therapy, family therapy and psychological evaluations. Mr. Contreras has worked with a variety of mental health disorders including major depressive disorder, generalized anxiety disorder, substance abuse disorders, schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, sleep-wake disorders, trauma and stressor-related disorders. He has provided outpatient addiction recovery services, including individual psychotherapy, for adults of all ages. He has also worked to provide outpatient driver alcohol education (DAE). Through his role at The Transition House, Gabriel enjoys collaborating on the improvement of the lives of his clients. Gabriel hopes to promote the well-being of culturally diverse populations through innovative, culturally competent mental health and prevention services. Gabriel's hobbies include playing sports like baseball, basketball, and football, as well as watching movies and documentary films.

For your convenience, you can now download the New Patient Paperwork so you can fill it out before your appointment.