Psychotherapist
Dr. Steve Shealy earned his Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology at the University of South Florida, completed his internship at the USF Counseling Center for Human Development. He has been practicing as a licensed psychologist in the Tampa Bay area since 1991. He is a member of the American Psychological Association, is a "Qualified Supervisor" for Licensed Mental Health Counselors and offers Continuing Education Courses for Licensed Psychotherapists (i.e. Psychologist, LCSW, MHC, MFT) and Allied Professionals (Nurse Midwife, School Psychologist, Dietitian/Nutritionist).

Dr. Shealy specializes in insight-oriented adult psychotherapy, mindfulness-based therapy techniques, and other complimentary treatments aimed at long-term relief of anxiety, depression, addictions, trauma, chronic pain, fatigue and stress-related physical disorders.

Individuals exploring meaning-of-life issues or their higher spiritual yearnings and those seeking to enhance self-esteem, intimate partnerships, or overall quality of life also benefit from Dr. Shealy’s holistic, mindfulness-based approach.

On a foundation of mindful inner stillness, facilitated self-exploration can allow one to process losses, clarify assumptions, broaden perspectives, and make effective career and life transitions, all while learning effective communication and life-long self-care skills.

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Meditation and Yoga Teacher

Steve Shealy is the founder and guiding teacher of Flowing Dharma, Inc. a 501(c)3 non-profit corporation serving the Tampa Bay area. He has been practicing Mindfulness (Insight) Meditation in the Theravadan tradition since 1990, attending silent retreats from three to 30 days in length with a variety of ordained and lay teachers around the country.

Steve's teaching style is gentle but disciplined, laid-back but clearly focused. While drawing primarily from the Theravadan tradition, he also weaves Mahayana (e.g. Thich Nhat Hanh) and Vajrayana (e.g. Pema Chodron) teachings into his practice and his teachings. He has a particular interest in sharing effective tools for taking the practice into everyday life (e.g., Metta, walking and eating meditation, concentration exercises) and in researching the integration of psychotherapy and meditation practices from the perspectives of both the professional literature and his personal experiences with clients and students.

Steve has completed a 200 hour Yoga Alliance approved Teacher Training program and continues to study in the Anusara and Iyengar styles. He shares his love of Hatha yoga and Mindfulness meditation in the integrated Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction programs and continuing education courses that he offers.

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