Breaking Free Services

Breaking Free Services Breaking Free Services serves clients from all backgrounds and ages, with a specialty focus on bridg Shari has over 20 years experience as an LMHC.

Shari has devoted her life to reaching out and helping people grow and mature through difficult life situations. She has done this through clinical counseling, youth trips, leadership training, educational instruction and small group ministry. She is a Fl Supreme Court Certified Parent Coordinator and is a proud member of the American Association of Christian Counselors, American Mental Health Counselors Association and Florida Mental Health Counselors Association. Shari is a wife and mother of 4 and stepmother of 3, who is dedicated to serving her Lord first, family second, and her ministry and calling third.

Happy 5 Year Work Anniversary to Kelli!! We are so thankful for you and all you do for BFS and your clients!
03/13/2026

Happy 5 Year Work Anniversary to Kelli!! We are so thankful for you and all you do for BFS and your clients!

Are you in love… or are you losing yourself?Sometimes what feels like passion is actually fear-driven attachment. If you...
03/11/2026

Are you in love… or are you losing yourself?
Sometimes what feels like passion is actually fear-driven attachment. If you constantly feel responsible for your partner’s happiness, avoid conflict at all costs, or feel anxious when you’re apart, you may be experiencing codependency, not connection.
Healthy love allows you to breathe.
It supports your individuality.
It does not require self-erasure.
If you’re searching for relationship counseling near you in Tarpon Springs, FL, we offer both in-person and virtual therapy to help you build secure, healthy relationships.
Read the full blog and schedule your appointment today:

💭Blog: https://breakingfreeservices.com/love-vs-codependency-signs-healing/

🗓️Request Appointment: https://breakingfreeservices.com/appointment-request/

Not all “relationship advice” is healthy.If someone promises you a script to make him commit, a formula to control attra...
03/06/2026

Not all “relationship advice” is healthy.
If someone promises you a script to make him commit, a formula to control attraction, or guaranteed results in love, they are selling something, and it is not emotional security.

Real relationships are not algorithms.
You are not the problem to fix.
Love is not a performance.
If you are tired of fear-based dating advice and ready for grounded, professional support, we offer relationship counseling in Tarpon Springs, FL and virtual therapy throughout Florida.

Read the full blog and schedule your appointment today:

Blog 💭: https://breakingfreeservices.com/relationship-counseling-tarpon-springs-fl/

Schedule 🗓️: https://breakingfreeservices.com/appointment-request/

Self-injury is often misunderstood.For many people, it is not about wanting to die, it is about trying to cope with over...
03/06/2026

Self-injury is often misunderstood.
For many people, it is not about wanting to die, it is about trying to cope with overwhelming emotions.

Some individuals use self-harm as a way to:
• release emotional pain
• regain a sense of control
• express feelings that are hard to put into words
• cope with numbness or intense distress

If you or someone you care about struggles with self-injury, please know: you are not alone and help is available. Healing is possible, and there are healthier ways to cope with difficult emotions.

Therapy can provide a safe space to explore what you’re feeling and develop supportive coping strategies.

💛 This Self-Injury Awareness Month, let’s reduce stigma, increase understanding, and remind people that support is available.

If you are struggling, reaching out to a trusted person or a mental health professional can be an important first step.

🥯 In honor of National Nutrition Month 💛At Breaking Free Services, we believe mental health and nutrition are deeply con...
03/04/2026

🥯 In honor of National Nutrition Month 💛
At Breaking Free Services, we believe mental health and nutrition are deeply connected. What we fuel our bodies with can directly impact our mood, focus, and energy levels.
Today we’re sharing a simple, balanced recipe:
✨ Nourish & Rise Greek Yogurt Protein Bagels ✨
✔ High in protein
✔ Gut-brain supportive
✔ Blood-sugar balancing
✔ 4 simple ingredients
You can use regular flour, almond flour, or even a 50/50 mix to meet your needs. Small, intentional choices add up — and nourishment doesn’t have to be complicated.
Taking care of your mind also means caring for your body.
Save this recipe and let us know if you try it 🤍


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📝 Ingredients
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
(You may substitute almond flour OR do a 50/50 mix of regular + almond flour)

• 2 teaspoons baking powder

• ¼ teaspoon salt

• 1½ cups plain Greek yogurt (thick, strained)

Optional toppings:
Egg wash, sesame seeds, everything seasoning, poppy seeds

👩‍🍳 Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

2. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.

3. Add Greek yogurt and mix until a dough forms.

4. Transfer to a lightly floured surface and knead gently (about 2–3 minutes) until smooth.

5. Divide into 4 equal pieces. Roll each into a rope and shape into a bagel, pinching the ends together.

6. Place on baking sheet. Add egg wash and toppings if desired.

7. Bake for 30 minutes, or until lightly golden.

8. Allow to cool before slicing.

💐Women’s History Month 💐 isn’t just about looking back — it’s about recognizing the women who are rewriting their storie...
03/03/2026

💐Women’s History Month 💐 isn’t just about looking back — it’s about recognizing the women who are rewriting their stories right now.
The ones:
•Doing trauma work.
•Saying “no” without overexplaining.
•Healing their relationship with food.
•Walking away from what no longer aligns.
•Choosing growth over familiarity.
•Healing is historical work.
•When a woman heals, generations shift.
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March is national nutrition month! In honor of this month, we will be posting various nutrition filled recipes through t...
03/02/2026

March is national nutrition month! In honor of this month, we will be posting various nutrition filled recipes through the month of March! Make sure to visit our page for some delicious recipes! 😋🍽️

🚨🎂Birthday Alert🎂🚨Happy Birthday Nina!!! We are so thankful to have you a part of the BFS team and we hope you have a wo...
02/28/2026

🚨🎂Birthday Alert🎂🚨

Happy Birthday Nina!!! We are so thankful to have you a part of the BFS team and we hope you have a wonderful day and feel so loved!

Therapist Birthday Alert!🚨🎂🎈 Happy Birthday Erin! So happy to have you on our team! We hope you have a wonderful day and...
02/26/2026

Therapist Birthday Alert!🚨🎂🎈 Happy Birthday Erin! So happy to have you on our team! We hope you have a wonderful day and feel so loved!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY MEGAN! We are so thankful for you and your dedication to BFS! We hope you have a wonderful day and feel s...
02/21/2026

HAPPY BIRTHDAY MEGAN! We are so thankful for you and your dedication to BFS! We hope you have a wonderful day and feel so loved!

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Tarpon Springs, FL
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Breaking Free Services was established in 2005 with a goal of reaching out and meeting the needs of those in crisis. In 2018, the practice expanded to become Breaking Free Services Center for Wellness with a more holistic approach to serving our clients and growing to include additional services to heal the mind, body, and spirit. We proudly serve clients from all backgrounds and ages, and our team of licensed clinicians treat almost any area of focus.

We have integrated more services to treat overall health and wellbeing to help our clients heal as a whole. Our yoga classes offer a safe, non-judgmental space to let go of old patterns, shift your vision, and commit to growth. Experience absolute relaxation with the help of our Licensed Massage Therapists on site, or learn more about nutrition, natural supplements and your body’s specific needs with our Dietician and Certified Health Coach. Receive personalized acupuncture to treat a variety of symptoms and promote physical and mental wellbeing. Join our diverse community today and learn more about all of the services we have to offer.

We look forward to partnering with you on your journey to total wellness.