You deserve
to feel free, mentally.
Free Mentally is a trauma-specialized private practice offering therapy, EMDR, and immigration psychological evaluations for survivors of intimate partner violence — and a trusted referral partner for attorneys, universities, and community organizations across the Gulf Coast.
Therapy, EMDR, and immigration evaluations for survivors of intimate partner violence.
Start here, when you're readyFor attorneys, universities, schools, DV shelters, and community health centers.
Learn about partneringLCSW-QS · EMDR-trained · 12+ years of clinical social work
Whatever brought you here — this is a safe place.
You don't have to explain yourself or have the right words. You don't have to be ready. You're allowed to take your time.
We work with survivors of intimate partner violence using trauma-informed therapy and EMDR — at your pace, in your voice. If you need an immigration psychological evaluation (VAWA, U-Visa, T-Visa, or asylum), we do that too, with care and clinical rigor.
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A trusted referral across the Gulf Coast
Free Mentally partners with attorneys, universities, schools, DV shelters, community health centers, and law enforcement in Sarasota, Manatee, Hillsborough, and Pinellas counties.
Attorneys
VAWA, U-Visa, T-Visa, and asylum evaluations with thorough, well-supported reports.
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RCSWI Qualified Supervision placements, internships, and clinical training partnerships.
Learn moreCommunity Partners
Collaborative referral pathways for DV shelters, health centers, and sheriff's offices.
Learn moreClinical Supervision
Individual and group supervision for Registered Clinical Social Work Interns (RCSWIs).
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A clinician shaped by the work she does
Samara Mesier, LCSW-QS, brings 12 years of clinical experience to Free Mentally. Her work has focused on survivors of intimate partner violence and on facilitating batterer intervention groups. She is EMDR-trained and a Qualified Supervisor for Registered Clinical Social Work Interns.
Free Mentally is grounded in a simple belief: healing is possible, and the work is worth doing carefully. Every client, every partner, and every evaluation is approached with that in mind.
Choose the path that fits you
We keep these conversations separate so each one gets the attention it deserves.
I'm looking for support
Reach out to start a conversation about therapy, EMDR, or an immigration evaluation. Confidential, low-pressure, and survivor-centered.
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For attorneys, universities, schools, community organizations, and supervisors exploring collaboration or referral pathways.
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