Gulf Grove Therapy

03/25/2026

We’re so grateful to have Mercedes Clarke-Wright, LMFT at Gulf Grove Therapy 🤍

She works with teens, adults, and couples who feel stuck in communication, disconnection, or trust, and helps them move forward in a way that feels safe, steady, and real.

She currently has limited availability and is accepting Aetna, Cigna, Florida Blue (BCBS), Quest Behavioral Health, and self-pay.

If someone you love has been needing support, feel free to share this with them.

📍 Seminole Heights, Tampa + telehealth
Book a free consult to get started.

02/27/2026

🌿 Seminole Heights neighbors — you’re invited! 🌿

We’re opening our doors at Gulf Grove Therapy to welcome spring together with a gentle, community-centered evening:

🌱 Root & Rise: A Spring Equinox Planting Party
🗓 Friday, March 20th at 6:00 pm
📍 5009 N Central Ave, Tampa

Join us to plant something meaningful (pot, soil, and seed/herb included), enjoy guided reflection, and connect with neighbors as we step into a new season with intention.

Whether you’ve been curious about our space or just want a cozy way to celebrate spring, we’d love to see you there 💛

🎟 Grab your spot here:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/root-and-rise-a-spring-equinox-planting-party-tickets-1983294822202?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=listing&utm-source=cp&aff=ebdsshcopyurl

Celebrate new beginnings by planting seeds and good vibes at our Spring Equinox party!

02/23/2026

Right here in the heart of Seminole Heights 🌿

Our little white building on Central Ave is home to big conversations, steady support, and meaningful change.

If you’ve been looking for a therapist in Tampa, we’re here — warm, trauma-informed, and rooted in community. 💛

01/20/2026

Hi all, we’re excited to introduce Mercedes Clarke-Wright, LMFT, the newest member of our team at Gulf Grove Therapy!

Mercedes specializes in couples and relationship work and is currently accepting new clients, including evenings. If you’re looking for a trusted referral for couples or women wanting to deepen their relationships, she’s a wonderful option.

Learn more or refer here: https://gulfgrovetherapy.com

Grateful for this community 🤍

10/16/2025

“You’re not behind, you’re becoming.” 💫

We’re honored to share that our owner, Melanie Ryerson, was featured in Inspiring Conversations with VoyageTampa 💛

In this interview, Melanie opens up about:
✨ Turning personal healing into a calling
✨ The not-so-smooth (but meaningful) road to building Gulf Grove Therapy
✨ Why therapy isn’t about fixing, it’s about reconnecting

If you’ve ever felt burned out, too much, not enough, or unsure where to begin… this story is for you.

📸 A huge thank you to Claire Selius.

👉 Read the full feature here: https://voyagetampa.com/interview/inspiring-conversations-with-melanie-ryerson-of-gulf-grove-therapy

We’re proud to be a trauma-informed, inclusive space for healing in Tampa, and even more proud to walk alongside our clients as they rediscover peace, purpose, and possibility.

Today we’d like to introduce you to Melanie Ryerson. Hi Melanie, please kick things off for us with an introduction to yourself and your story.Like many therapists, I came into the field after experiencing the benefits of therapy firsthand. I grew up in a big family shaped by addiction, hardship, ...

09/29/2025

Ready to set boundaries with your screen and breathe easier?
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08/15/2025

✨ Join us for dinner and a cause! ✨
On 8/20 from 6–9 PM at Tiki Docks in Riverview, 15% of your bill will support Providence House—a trauma-informed group home that will soon serve adolescent girls in need of safety, healing, and hope. 💛

Just mention Providence House to your server, and your meal helps make a difference. 🍽️💬

08/13/2025

✨ Heading back to school? You don’t have to burn out before midterms. ✨
From setting boundaries to finding your support system, our latest blog shares tips to help you transition into the new semester with less stress and more success.

📚 Read here: https://gulfgrovetherapy.com/2025/08/11/back-to-school-without-the-burnout-how-to-transition-with-support-and-success/

Send a message to learn more

08/04/2025

Hi, Maura has evening and Saturday availability for those of you looking to connect, she is truly great! gulfgrovetherapy.com

07/18/2025

We love our neighborhood 🫶🏻

07/02/2025

Check out this blog by Cayley McCloskey 💚💛 https://gulfgrovetherapy.com/2025/06/23/burnout-isnt-just-for-other-people-my-story-of-ambition-exhaustion-and-healing/

06/19/2025

🏳️‍🌈 Self-love is pride. Therapy should let you do the same.

At Gulf Grove Therapy, we know healing happens when you’re met as your full self - not just in your struggles, but in your identity, community, and lived experiences.

We hold space for the ways sociopolitical and cultural systems shape our mental health - and we’re proud to offer affirming, relational care year-round.

You belong here. 🌊