Conveniently located just off of I-75 near the beautiful Plantation Golf and Country Club, the Davenport Psychology office in Venice, FL, provides a private, comfortable, and professional environment for your healing journey. Our team of licensed clinical psychologists is deeply committed to serving the Venice, North Port, and Englewood communities. We offer comprehensive psychology services that have earned us 5-star reviews and recognition as Venice’s Best Psychologist for four consecutive years.
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Why Choose a Doctoral-Level Psychologist in Venice
Choosing a psychologist means choosing a provider with years of doctoral training in clinical assessment, evidence-based treatment, and psychological testing — capabilities that require a Psy.D. or Ph.D. Our licensed psychologists diagnose and treat anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship concerns, and child behavioral issues using approaches backed by decades of clinical research. Voted Best Psychologist in Venice four consecutive years, our practice brings doctoral-level expertise to South Sarasota County. When your mental health matters, credentials matter.
Voted Best Psychologist in Venice: 2021, 2022, 2023 & 2024
For four consecutive years, our practice has been honored to be named Venice’s Best Psychologist by the Venice Gondolier Sun’s readers’ choice awards. This consistent recognition reflects our commitment to providing doctoral-level psychological care for all conditions we treat, from anxiety and depression to comprehensive psychological testing for ADHD, autism, and learning differences. We are grateful for the trust the Venice community has placed in us.
Psychology Services Offered at Our Venice Office
We provide a comprehensive suite of mental health services at our Venice location, all delivered by doctoral-level psychologists who understand the unique challenges facing our Gulf Coast community. Learn more about all our evidence-based services available to Venice residents.
Individual Therapy for Venice Residence
Our Venice psychologists provide confidential, one-on-one support for adults facing life’s complex challenges. Venice residents particularly benefit from our specialized expertise in retirement transitions, seasonal affective patterns, and the unique stressors of coastal living. Learn more about our comprehensive therapy services or explore specific conditions we treat including depression, anxiety disorders, trauma, and adjustment difficulties.
Living in Venice presents unique mental health considerations – from managing hurricane season stress to navigating the social dynamics of a retirement community. Our psychologists understand these local challenges and tailor treatment accordingly, whether you’re dealing with isolation after relocating to Florida or struggling with health anxiety common among our senior population.
Anxiety & Stress Management in Venice
Paradise doesn’t immunize you from anxiety. Our Venice office specializes in evidence-based treatment for anxiety disorders including health anxiety, social anxiety, panic disorder, and generalized anxiety. We understand the specific stressors our coastal community faces – from hurricane preparations to managing retirement finances to dealing with seasonal population changes.
For Venice’s active community, we also offer specialized sports psychology services to manage performance anxiety and enhance mental toughness. Whether you’re a youth athlete at Venice High School, a pickleball enthusiast at the Venice Community Center, or a senior golfer at Plantation Golf and Country Club, our sports psychologists help you achieve peak mental performance.
Couples Counseling for Venice Couples
Relationships require work, especially during major life transitions common in our Venice community. Our couples therapy services help partners navigate retirement adjustments, blended family dynamics, and communication challenges. Many Venice couples face unique stressors like adjusting to increased togetherness after retirement, managing health concerns together, or dealing with family dynamics when adult children live far away.
Our Venice therapists use proven approaches like the Gottman Method and Emotionally Focused Therapy to help couples rebuild trust, improve intimacy, and strengthen their connection. We understand that Venice’s demographic often includes second marriages, blended families, and couples navigating the challenges of aging together.
Child & Adolescent Therapy in Venice
Supporting young people in Venice requires understanding the unique pressures they face in our community. Our child and adolescent therapy services support youth ages 5-17 dealing with anxiety, depression, ADHD, and behavioral challenges. Venice families particularly appreciate our collaborative approach with local schools including Venice Elementary, Venice Middle, and Venice High School.
We also understand the academic pressures facing students aiming for Pine View School admission or managing the expectations of high-achieving families. Our therapists work closely with parents to create consistent support systems that help children thrive both at home and in school.
Comprehensive Psychological Testing in Venice
Our Venice office serves as South County’s trusted center for psychological testing and evaluation. Venice families no longer need to drive to Sarasota or Fort Myers for comprehensive assessments. We provide:
- ADHD Testing – Helping Venice students and adults get accurate diagnoses and treatment plans
- Autism Spectrum Evaluations – Following gold-standard protocols for children and adults
- Learning Disability Assessments – Identifying specific challenges and recommending accommodations for Sarasota County Schools
- Gifted Testing – Required evaluations for Pine View School and advanced academic programs
- Memory and Cognitive Testing – Essential for Venice’s senior population concerned about cognitive changes
Our detailed reports provide clear diagnoses, practical recommendations, and documentation needed for academic accommodations, workplace support, or treatment planning.
Meet Your Venice Psychologists
When you visit our Venice location, you’ll work with doctoral-level clinicians from our team of licensed psychologists who bring extensive training and local understanding to their practice.
Keri Downs, Psy.D. Licensed Psychologist
With over 15 years of experience, Dr. Downs specializes in parent coaching and child and adolescent therapy in Sarasota and Venice, FL. She uses a holistic approach, incorporating play and art therapy to help young clients with ADHD evaluations, psychological testing, trauma-focused care, and behavioral support.
Allyson Fellows, Psy.D. Licensed Psychologist
Dr. Fellows provides individual therapy in Sarasota and Venice, FL, with a focus on women’s mental health, reproductive concerns, and trauma recovery through our Sexual Trauma Recovery services. Her integrative approach combines CBT, mindfulness, and attachment-based strategies to help clients build resilience.
Kimberly D. Miner, Ph.D. Licensed Psychologist
Dr. Miner brings over 24 years of clinical experience to our Individual Therapy services in Sarasota and Venice, FL. She specializes in adult mental health, life transitions, and grief counseling, helping clients navigate loss, adjustment challenges, and personal growth. Her warm, integrative approach combines Compassion Focused Therapy, CBT, and Positive Psychology to build resilience and emotional wellness.
Charles R. Davenport, Psy.D. Licensed Psychologist & Founder
Dr. Davenport provides individual and couples therapy in Sarasota and Venice, FL. His insight-oriented approach helps clients address anxiety, depression, career stress, and relationship dynamics. He also works with gifted and twice-exceptional individuals through our Psychological Testing services.
Alejandro Sanchez, Psy.D. Psychology Fellow
Dr. Sanchez works with individuals, couples, and families in Sarasota and Venice, FL. His specialties include trauma-focused care through our Individual Therapy services, anxiety treatment, and relationship support through Couples Counseling. He also offers sports psychology for athletes seeking mental performance strategies.
What Our Venice Patients Are Saying
We are grateful for the trust our patients place in us. Here is what some of them have shared about their experience at our Venice office. 
Why Venice Residents Choose Davenport Psychology
Doctoral-Level Expertise
Unlike online therapy platforms or practices staffed with master’s-level counselors, every psychologist at our Venice office holds a doctoral degree (Psy.D. or Ph.D.). This advanced training matters when dealing with complex mental health issues, comprehensive testing, or treatment-resistant conditions. Learn more about our team’s qualifications.
True Local Presence
We’re not a corporate chain or virtual platform. Our psychologists live and work in the Venice area, shop at Publix on US-41, navigate the same traffic on the Trail, and understand the rhythms of our seasonal community. This local knowledge enhances our ability to provide relevant, culturally competent care.
Community Connections
Our Venice office maintains strong relationships with:
- Venice Regional Bayfront Health for coordinated care
- Sarasota County Schools for educational support
- Local physicians for medication management referrals
Flexible Payment Options for Quality Care
As an independent practice, we maintain the freedom to provide the highest quality psychological care without insurance company restrictions on treatment length, frequency, or approach. This means your treatment is determined solely by your needs and your psychologist’s clinical judgment—not by insurance limitations.
Many of our Venice patients find value in this approach because it ensures:
- Complete confidentiality without insurance documentation requirements
- No limits on session numbers or treatment duration
- Freedom to choose your specific psychologist rather than being assigned
- Immediate access to care without insurance pre-authorization delays
- Treatment decisions made purely on clinical need, not coverage limits
Maximizing Your Benefits
If you have out-of-network benefits through your private insurance, we provide detailed statements (superbills) that you can submit for potential reimbursement. Many patients recover 50-80% of their costs this way. Our staff can help you understand your out-of-network benefits and guide you through the reimbursement process.
Medicare Beneficiaries
To maintain our independence and ensure the highest quality of care, our psychologists practice outside the Medicare system. This means Medicare beneficiaries join us as self-pay patients, investing directly in their mental health care. Many of our Venice Medicare patients appreciate this arrangement because it provides:
- Greater privacy and confidentiality
- No Medicare-mandated treatment limitations
- Direct access to doctoral-level psychologists
- Personalized treatment planning without bureaucratic oversight
Investment in Your Wellbeing
We offer competitive self-pay rates and can discuss payment plans for comprehensive services like psychological testing. Many Venice patients view their mental health care as an important investment in their quality of life, particularly given our doctoral-level expertise and personalized attention.
Convenient Telehealth Options
For established Venice patients, we also provide secure telehealth services offering the same high-quality care with added convenience and flexibility.
Venice-Specific Mental Health Considerations
Retirement Adjustment
Venice’s large retirement population faces unique mental health challenges including loss of professional identity, social isolation, health anxiety, and relationship changes. Our psychologists specialize in helping retirees find new purpose and navigate this major life transition.
Seasonal Affective Patterns
While Venice enjoys beautiful weather, the subtle seasonal changes and influx of seasonal residents can trigger mood changes. We help year-round residents manage the stress of seasonal population shifts and maintain mental wellness throughout the year.
Hurricane and Disaster Anxiety
Living in a hurricane zone creates unique anxiety patterns. Our Venice therapists help residents develop healthy coping strategies for hurricane season, process trauma from past storms, and manage weather-related anxiety disorders.
Senior Mental Health
With a median age higher than the state average, Venice requires specialized geriatric mental health services. We address depression in seniors, cognitive concerns, grief and loss, and the challenges of aging in place.
Directions:
- From I-75: Exit 191 (River Road), head west, turn right on US-41, left on Capri Isles Blvd
- From Downtown Venice: North on US-41, right on Capri Isles Blvd
- From North Port: North on US-41, left on Capri Isles Blvd after River Road
Free parking available directly in front of our building. Elevator for easy accessibility.
A Look Inside Our Venice Office
Our Capri Isles Boulevard office creates a calming environment from the moment you arrive:
- Peaceful waiting area overlooking the golf course
- Private, soundproof therapy rooms
- Comfortable furnishings designed for all ages
- Ground-floor accessibility with no stairs
- Ample parking directly in front
Serving Greater Venice Communities
Our Venice psychology office is centrally located to serve all of South Sarasota County:
Venice Island and Downtown Venice – Historic downtown residents appreciate our proximity while avoiding beach traffic
South Venice – Families in Venice Gardens, Sorrento Shores, and South Venice neighborhoods find us easily accessible via US-41
Venice East – Residents of Plantation, Venetian Golf & River Club, and Pelican Pointe value our convenient I-75 access
North Port – Just 15 minutes south, North Port families regularly utilize our child therapy and testing services
Englewood – Split between Sarasota and Charlotte counties, Englewood residents often prefer our Venice location
Nokomis – Our neighbors along the Tamiami Trail appreciate avoiding the drive to Sarasota
Osprey – Southern Osprey and Laurel residents find our Venice office more convenient than downtown Sarasota. Those near Pine View School particularly value our gifted testing services.
For those unable to visit our physical location, we offer secure telehealth therapy services throughout Florida and 40+ PSYPACT states.
Getting Started at Our Venice Office
Your First Visit
We understand that seeking mental health support takes courage. Our intake process is designed to be welcoming and efficient:
- Complete our new patient forms online before your visit
- Arrive 10 minutes early to get settled
- Meet with your psychologist for a comprehensive initial assessment
- Collaborate on developing your personalized treatment plan
- Schedule follow-up appointments that fit your schedule
What to Expect
Your initial consultation typically lasts 45-55 minutes. Your psychologist will:
- Listen to your concerns without judgment
- Gather relevant history and background
- Discuss treatment options and approaches
- Answer your questions about the therapy process
- Address practical matters like scheduling and insurance
Most Venice patients report feeling relief after their first session, knowing they’ve found professional support in their own community.
Scheduling Flexibility
We accommodate diverse schedules with:
- Early morning appointments from 9 AM
- Evening availability until 7 PM
- Saturday appointments
- Lunch-hour sessions for working professionals
- Telehealth options for established patients
Office Information & Location
Our Venice psychology office is easily accessible and offers a comfortable, professional setting for your appointments.
Davenport Psychology – Venice
200 Capri Isles Blvd
Ste 7G
Venice, FL 34292
Phone: (941) 702-2457
Office Hours: Monday-Friday: 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Saturday: 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM Sunday: Closed
Can’t make it to Venice? Visit our Sarasota office in historic Laurel Park or explore telehealth options
Frequently Asked Questions About Our Venice Psychology Practice
What is the difference between a psychologist and a therapist in Florida?
In Florida, “therapist” is an umbrella term for any licensed mental health provider, including Licensed Mental Health Counselors (LMHCs) and Licensed Clinical Social Workers (LCSWs) who hold master’s degrees. A psychologist holds a doctoral degree (Psy.D. or Ph.D.) with 5-7 years of graduate training, including supervised clinical hours and a dissertation. Psychologists can provide both therapy and psychological testing — a service therapists cannot offer. At Davenport Psychology, all providers hold doctoral degrees.
What services does your Venice psychology office offer?
Our Venice office provides comprehensive psychological services including individual therapy, couples counseling, child and adolescent therapy, family therapy, and psychological testing. We specialize in treating anxiety disorders, depression, trauma and PTSD, relationship issues, and learning differences. Our doctoral-level psychologists also provide specialized evaluations for ADHD, autism spectrum, giftedness, and learning disabilities. Visit our services page to learn more about our full range of treatment approaches.
How do I schedule an appointment at your Venice office?
You can schedule an appointment by calling our office at (941) 702-2457, where a psychologist will answer or return your call directly. You can also use the contact form on our website. We often have same-day appointments available, and we offer flexible scheduling including early morning, evening, and Saturday hours. Our Venice office is located at 200 Capri Isles Boulevard, Suite 7G, conveniently located just off I-75 with free ground-floor parking.
Do you accept insurance at your Venice location?
We encourage you to contact our office directly at (941) 702-2457 to discuss your specific insurance situation and payment options. Our intake coordinators can help you understand your coverage and out-of-pocket costs before your first appointment. We believe that cost should not be a barrier to accessing doctoral-level psychological care.
Can I see a psychologist at your Venice office via telehealth?
Yes. All of our psychologists offer secure telehealth sessions in addition to in-person appointments at our Venice office. Telehealth is available throughout Florida and across 40+ states through PSYPACT, an interstate licensure compact. Research confirms that telehealth therapy is as effective as in-person sessions for most conditions. Learn more about our telehealth services.
Schedule Your Venice Consultation Today
Don’t let mental health challenges diminish your quality of life. Whether you’re a Venice resident dealing with retirement adjustment, a parent concerned about your child’s behavior, or a couple working to strengthen your relationship, our doctoral-level psychologists are here to help.
For immediate assistance or questions about our services, call (941) 702-2457. You can also explore our comprehensive services to learn more about our treatment approaches, visit our Sarasota office if that location is more convenient, or review frequently asked questions about starting therapy.
Your mental health matters, and we’re honored to serve the Venice community with the highest level of psychological care available.