Our Mission

At Bradenton Counseling Center, our mission is to help people navigate life with greater clarity, confidence, and connection.

We are dedicated to providing thoughtful, individualized care in an environment where people can be honest about what they’re experiencing and feel genuinely cared for. Through meaningful relationships and intentional counseling, we help our clients work through challenges, strengthen their relationships, and create lasting change in their lives.

We believe every story matters, every person has the capacity for growth, and no one should have to figure it all out alone.

About Us

At Bradenton Counseling Center, we believe that no one should have to walk through life’s difficult seasons alone.

We’re a team of compassionate counselors who are passionate about helping people feel heard, understood, and supported. Whether you’re navigating anxiety, relationships, grief, life transitions, or simply feeling stuck, we’re here to meet you where you are—with kindness, without judgment, and with genuine care.

We believe counseling is more than simply talking about what’s wrong. It’s about creating a safe space to slow down, understand yourself more deeply, heal from what you’ve been through, and discover new ways forward.

Our goal is to build trusting relationships with the people we serve and to provide thoughtful, personalized care that honors each person’s unique story. We consider it a privilege to walk alongside our clients as they grow, heal, and move toward a life that feels more whole.

Let's work together on your journey

Meet Our Staff

Jennifer Martin, LMHC

Jennifer Martin, LMHC

Jennifer (Jenn) Martin is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (MH 24060), who sees clients in person and online.
Barbara Byrne, LCSW

Barbara Byrne, LCSW

Barbara Byrne has extensive experience working with adults, adolescents, families and couples.
Tracy Zuber, MSW, LCSW

Tracy Zuber, MSW, LCSW

Tracy Zuber is a licensed clinical worker, LCSW, who sees clients exclusively online. She specializes in couples counseling.
Dianne Pierce, LMHC

Dianne Pierce, LMHC

I work with teens, adults and couples navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, addiction and more.
Patricia Oliver, MA, LMHC

Patricia Oliver, MA, LMHC

Patricia Oliver specializes in relationship issues, personal growth, grief, loss, anxiety, depression, and stress-related issues.
Diana Yengle, LMFT

Diana Yengle, LMFT

Diana Yengle is a registered marriage & family therapist intern who works with adults, adolescents and children.
Donna Dasko, LMHC

Donna Dasko, LMHC

Donna Dasko is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor who has worked in the mental health field for over 25 years.
Laura Hillesheim

Laura Hillesheim

Laura is a compassionate, empathic therapist with many years’ experience helping people.

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