Atala Counseling, Lakeland FL

I cannot say enough good things about this office, the clinicians, and the office staff. They are very professional, prompt, and consistent. The environment is welcoming. The coping and communication skills they've taught people close to me have helped me to significantly improve my own. I am grateful for all the support they provide to the individuals they serve.

One thing I know about Atala is that you never feel judged there. You can have an open and honest discussion that feels safe. The therapists there are professional, knowledgeable and empathetic. If I could recommend someone for couples or individual therapy it would be Charity. She is very open, makes you feel comfortable and seen. She’s easy to talk to and genuinely cares and wants to help people.

Finding someone that both you and your child can trust can be very difficult. Araceli has done that and has been amazing since day 1. I would recommend her and Atala Counseling without hesitation.

These people do not return calls! They send auto reply text messages saying they are sorry they missed your call and never call back.

I love these folks. In particular, I think James and Araceli are incredible professionals - empathetic, funny, smart and dedicated. I'd recommend either without hesitation.

Charity is a great therapist who provides support and understanding during times that feel confusing and frustrating. I recommend her to my friends and family because I know she really gets people! Atala had a great group of therapists!

I found two great counselors through this clinic, one for myself and one for my daughter. After 18 months, suddenly, I received an email from Atala staff stating my counselor would be leaving at the end of the month. When I saw my counselor next, she apologized for the way the information was shared, stating she wished she could have told me face to face. I found the email to be cold and a bit rude. I sensed some animosity towards my counselor for leaving. Then, two months later, I received a nearly identical email from Atala staff stating my adolescent daughter’s counselor would be leaving too. Red flags flew for me. I then connected the dots that neither counselor seemed happy in the work environment for several months. As I had been a patient for over a year, I noticed changes within the office’s work environment based on comments both counselors would make regarding office rules set by the new owner. I would not seek therapy from this office. Thankfully, I was able to follow our therapists to their new work locations. Both seem very happy now.

After several years of trying to find a counselor who my teenage son would connect with, we finally found James Miller at Atala Counseling. James came into our lives at a time my son and our family really needed help and words can not express our gratitude for the gentle yet incredibly discerning and sharp counsel James provided. James did an incredible job affirming my son in his strengths while also counseling him in areas he desperately needed it. James beautifully walks the line of professionalism and friend and it truly made a world of difference in my son's life and through that, the life of our family. Raising teenagers is hard and adding James Miller to our village was one of the best things we've ever done.

I was so excited to be referred here and called as soon as possible to make an appointment. Spoke with Kathy, took my information and was supposed to get a call back that following Monday, fast forward a week, still nothing. I called back and she stated she was waiting on one of the providers, and she will check back with them and get back to me. Almost a month later, and still haven't heard anything. Very disappointing.

Highly recommend Linda Griffin. She is a good listener, and offers great support. She is easy to open up too and makes you feel 100% comfortable.

I would highly recommend Linda Griffin! She is so personable and has the most caring heart! She is very knowledgeable and is such an asset to this facility!

Any time anybody asks about therapy I always point them to Atala counseling. My sessions with James Miller were truly life changing and I can't recommend Atala enough. All of the staff is tremendously attentive and kind, and I always felt comfortable navigating through my mental health with James.