About Us
Karol McGinn,M.Ed/Ed.S
Licensed Mental Health Counselor
National Certified Counselor
Co-founder and President of McGinn & Teixeira P.A (DBA: Carrollwood Counseling),
After moving to Florida from Kansas City in May of 1988, I became a graduate student in the Counselor Education program at the University of Florida in Gainesville. My long term goal was to be in private practice. After graduating in 1991, I worked in various settings and with clients who presented a variety of concerns. When I thought that I had gained enough experience by working with clients and working with other counselors, I started my private practice in Spring Hill, Florida in 1998.
In 2004, I joined with Jim Teixeira LMHC and moved my practice to Tampa - specifically the Carrollwood area.
I have been active in professional organizations including serving as a President and Board member of the Suncoast Mental Health Counselors’ Association: as Secretary and Board member of the the Florida Mental Health Counselors’ Association; and as a Board member of the Florida Alcohol and Drug Abuse Association . Currently I am a member of the American Mental Health Counselor’s Association and the Suncoast Mental Health Counselors Association.
Credentials include a Bachelor’s degree from the University of Arkansas; two degrees from the University of Florida (a master’s and a specialist); licensing from the State of Florida; and national credentials as a National Certified Counselor.
Former work experience has included: teaching in in both middle and high schools; and working with "at risk" students. I have presented workshops on parenting, at risk adolescents, families, criminal thinking, addictions, team building and clinical documentation. Along with Jim Teixeira LMHC, I co-authored a book on clinical documentation which was used state-wide in a number of treatment programs.
I believe that everyone strives to find their peaceful place peace and my goal is to help my clients find that. To that end, I work with men, women, couples, families, adolescents, and elders. Together we work to solve issues in relationships, work, self image and any other areas in which there are issues.
M. Jim Teixeira, MA
Licensed Mental Health Counselor
National Certified Counselor
Co-founder and Vice-President of McGinn & Teixeira P.A (DBA: Carrollwood Counseling).
I was born in California and lived in several states and countries during my service in the United States Marine Corps.
I graduated from Texas Christian University in Fort Worth, Texas with a Bachelors of Arts Degree and from the University of South Florida with a Master's Degree in Guidance and Counseling.
Prior to beginning our Private Practice, I worked for several agencies addressing the emotional and behavioral needs of children, adolescents and adults. (Click to view Vita).
The professional organizations I belong to include:
• Suncoast Mental Health Counselors Association
• Florida Adlerian Society
• American Mental Health Counselors Association
• North American Society of Adlerian Psychology
I am a Past President of the Suncoast Mental Health Counselors Association that serves Pinellas, Hillsborough, Pasco, Hernando and Sarasota counties, and is the largest chapter in Florida; a former board member of the Florida Mental Health Counselors Association; and a Past President of the Florida Adlerian Society.
My counseling experience includes working with clients-adults, adolescents and children-who have been diagnosed with depression, anxiety, adjustment disorders, relationship difficulties, parenting-child relationships, reactive attachment disorders, eating disorders, drug and alcohol and co-occurring disorders.
I am trained in Systematic Training for Effective Parenting techniques for working with families.
Workshops and seminars where I have presented include topics regarding the family, parenting, adolescents, addictions, clinical documentation, and psychosocial assessments.
Along with Karol McGinn LMHC, I co-authored a book on clinical documentation which was used state-wide in a number of treatment programs.
I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor from the State of Florida and a National Certified Counselor by the National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC) .
