Business Details
Mental Health Therapy & Assessments in Gainesville, FL
Itm Group is a team of mental health care professionals dedicated to providing exceptional therapeutic services to adult and adolescent clients. Established in the early 1980s, we serve North Central Florida from our main office in Gainesville. Our mission focuses on delivering high-quality care through well-qualified therapists who uphold values of human dignity and respect. Our team includes licensed psychologists, marriage and family therapists, mental health counselors, and clinical social workers with specialized expertise. We offer individual, family, and group therapy, along with psychological and psychosexual evaluations.Our evidence-based approaches include cognitive behavioral therapy and positive psychology to address diverse mental health challenges. We specialize in treating sexual behavior problems, competency restoration, and court-related issues. Our therapists have decades of experience in both inpatient and outpatient settings, including forensic facilities and juvenile justice programs. We collaborate with state agencies and community organizations to enhance service delivery. Our commitment to professional excellence is reflected in our ongoing training, certifications, and contributions to mental health policy development.
Services
Individual Therapy
Group Treatment
Psychological Evaluations
Psychosexual Evaluations
Mental Health Evaluations
Intelligence Testing
Juvenile Programs
Adult Court-Related Programs
Competency Restoration
Family Counseling
Highlights and features
- Our therapists have over 10 years of average experience in mental health counseling
- We utilize evidence-based approaches like cognitive behavioral therapy and positive psychology
- Specialized programs for sexual offender treatment and juvenile competency restoration
- Team includes licensed psychologists, counselors, and clinical social workers
- Serving North Central Florida communities since the early 1980s
Services
Individual Therapy
Our licensed therapists provide personalized mental health counseling for children, adolescents, and adults. We address depression, anxiety, relationship issues, career challenges, eating disorders, grief, and stress using research-based therapeutic approaches. Each session focuses on facilitating positive change through tailored treatment plans.
Psychological Evaluations
Licensed psychologists conduct comprehensive evaluations for clinical and personality diagnoses. Services include substance abuse assessments, parenting evaluations, and domestic violence components. Clients spend 4-6 hours in our office for interviews and testing with professional analysis of results.
Group Treatment
Evidence-based group programs combine cognitive behavioral therapy and positive psychology techniques. Sessions focus on modifying harmful thought patterns, developing coping skills, and reducing recidivism through structured therapeutic activities led by experienced mental health professionals.
Psychosexual Evaluations
Specialized evaluations for adults and adolescents with sexual behavior issues include psychological testing, psychopathy analysis, and sexual deviance assessment. Conducted by ATSA-member psychologists with sex offender treatment expertise, these comprehensive assessments follow standardized clinical protocols.
Competency Restoration
We provide court-mandated competency training programs and sexual offender treatment services across Florida. Our programs combine cognitive behavioral therapy with forensic expertise to address legal requirements while promoting mental health recovery and community safety.
People
Alvin Butler
Partner
Licensed Mental Health Counselor with 27+ years experience in mental health counseling. Holds advanced degrees in criminal justice and counseling. Specializes in sexual offender treatment and competency restoration programs.
Pam Miller
Juvenile Services Director
Licensed therapist with 35+ years specializing in sexual abuse treatment. Certified trauma professional and Florida board specialist for juveniles with sexual behavior problems. Developed statewide treatment programs for sexual abuse victims and offenders.
Jennifer Sager
Licensed Psychologist
Experienced psychologist providing therapy and psychological evaluations. Specializes in relationship issues, trauma recovery, and gender identity. Offers psychological testing, executive coaching, and organizational consultation services.
Rose Anna Rutledge
Licensed Mental Health Counselor
Certified Forensic Mental Health Evaluator with 30+ years experience. Specializes in cognitive behavioral therapy for relationship problems, mood disorders, and trauma. Provides psychosexual evaluations and treatment services independently.
Wendy Fletcher-Shannon
Licensed Mental Health Counselor
25+ years experience working with children, adolescents, and adults. Clinical member of ATSA with expertise in sexual offending treatment. Uses multi-modal therapeutic techniques including DBT, CBT, and solution-focused therapy.
Questions
What mental health services does The ITM Group offer?
We provide individual and family therapy, psychological evaluations, psychosexual assessments, group treatment programs, and competency restoration services for adults and adolescents.
How do I schedule an appointment?
Contact our Gainesville main office at 877.225.7486 to schedule initial appointments. Some therapists offer evening or weekend hours for client convenience.
Do you accept insurance?
Many of our therapists accept various insurance plans. We also offer cash payment options with details available by contacting our main office directly.
What areas do you serve in Florida?
We have 17 locations across Florida including Gainesville, Orlando, Ocala, St. Augustine, and Inverness, serving North Central Florida communities primarily.
What therapy approaches do you use?
Our evidence-based approaches include cognitive behavioral therapy, positive psychology, dialectical behavioral therapy, and solution-focused brief therapy tailored to individual client needs.
Are your therapists licensed professionals?
Yes, all our therapists are Florida-licensed professionals including psychologists, mental health counselors, marriage and family therapists, and clinical social workers with specialized certifications.
