Be boundless as you truly are.

Quality testing and intervention plans for Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Anxiety and related conditions.

Finding the Compassion Within

 
Compass
 

Effective Mental
Health Care

High quality psychological services using evidence-based and integrative methods let us provide a holistic approach to better understanding you.

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Safe and
Inclusive Space

We practice cultural humility and help our clients achieve their goals with empathy and compassion while providing a safe, collaborative environment in which diversity is celebrated and supported in all of its forms.

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Commitment to
Lifelong Learning

We are dedicated to improving our professional competence through continuing education and consultation. We offer workshops, teaching and supervision for mental health professionals.

 

Proud Member of Greater Gainesville Chamber

 
 

Our Specialties

 
 

Professional Mental Health Services in Gainesville, FL

As more people begin to better understand and appreciate how their mental health impacts their overall wellness, more individuals are striving to find ways to improve their state of being. However, with behavioral disorders starting in childhood and carrying the potential to last into adulthood, finding a facility for mental health services in Gainesville, FL, that provides the best mental health practices to individuals across the lifespan is imperative. The mental health practitioners of the FLOAAT Center are here to help!

Read More + Our high-quality psychological and mental health services in Gainesville, FL, utilize evidence-based and integrative methods to provide a holistic approach to understanding your mental health needs. We employ the best practitioners for mental health who practice cultural humility and help our clients achieve their goals with empathy and compassion. Our mental health facilities provide a safe, collaborative environment in which diversity is celebrated and supported in all of its forms. Our mental health practitioners are dedicated to improving our professional competence through continuing education and consultation, offering workshops, teaching, and supervision for mental health professionals.

Mental Health Specialists

As one of Florida’s best mental health companies, we aim to provide our patients access to the most qualified mental health specialists available. We look for compassionate practitioners for mental health that understand what it takes to bring your problems to the forefront and address the ongoing mental health issues you experience. We promote the best mental health practices and techniques for our patients. Our mental health services in Gainesville, FL, are specially tailored to your specific needs and situation. Our team has helped countless people throughout the state better understand their feelings and their conditions, including the following communities and elsewhere across the state of Florida:
  • Lake City, FL
  • Ocala, FL
  • Orlando, FL
  • Jacksonville, FL
  • High Springs, FL
  • Starke, FL
  • Lakeland, FL
  • Tampa, FL
  • Sarasota, FL
  • Naples, FL

Common Childhood Behavioral Disorders

For generations, many have suffered from an array of common childhood behavioral disorders in children that went undiagnosed and untreated as well as uncommon childhood behavioral disorders— leaving them to suffer in silence into adulthood. With the help of some of the best mental health companies, more children receive an accurate diagnosis and the treatment they need to live their best lives. The FLOAAT Center provides high quality mental health services in Gainesville, FL, and surrounding communities to help individuals better understand their mental health as well as their children’s mental health. Our mental health facilities aim to educate caregivers and children in their conditions and provide them with the tools to handle their situation better and move forward. Please note we also treat common and uncommon behavioral disorders in adults.

Telemedicine Services

Not every patient can come into our facilities in Gainesville, FL, for their mental health services. Instead of feeling left out and dealing with their conditions on their own, our telemedicine services can help! Patients can meet with licensed and/or student trainee mental health specialists to meet, receive treatment, and be ready to handle whatever life — and their mental health — throws their way. In the face of ongoing and increasing mental health challenges, people can feel overwhelmed and unsure where to turn for help. With the use of our expert mental health services in Gainesville, FL, they can now receive the professional help they need to tackle their mental health concerns. We offer a variety of testing and therapy options to choose from to help you or a loved one navigate life to the fullest. Contact us to schedule your first appointment and take charge of your mental health!

What People Say About Us

Testimonials

Overall, I am very satisfied with the services provided by Dr. Gayle at the FLOAAT Center. I have found it difficult in the past to feel understood and listened to by mental health professionals. I did not have this issue with Dr. Gayle, it felt like she really listened to me and was very professional before, during, and after my appointment. She made me feel at-ease and comfortable to be myself, which I believe is crucial to the testing process. She is very educated and keeps up to date with current research - another quality that I have found to be a rarity. She answered my questions thoughtfully.

-Rebekah W

“Thank you SO much! I am so much happier and better! I am able to look at book covers, watch movies, see scary stuff or throw up! I’m not scared to throw up anymore. I hope you are doing good. Thank you again! (I can also eat in the car)…Worry bully is starting to tell me stuff like if I don’t shut the door or touch something twice or if I turn on the light then something REALLY bad would happen. But now every time he says like if you turn on this light you’ll have something bad happen in 3 seconds, I just turn on the light and leave! THANK YOU!”

-Child Testimonial

“Dr. Gayle is a true professional in her field. She makes sure you benefit from her services and knows when she should refer or consult with others to provide high quality care .”

-Jason F

“Dr. Gayle is the best!”

-Maddie R

“Dr. Cindi Gayle provides an invaluable service and I have been more than pleased with her. She is very well regarded by other psychologists in the area for her expertise in ASD: particularly by those I have met at CARD and UF Health. When I asked for recommendations after my first screening concluded, she was the first and only name that came to mind from a receptionist at CARD. Dr. Jessica Payne-Murphy also endorsed her as being an excellent psychologist. “

-Nickan H

“Highly recommend seeing Dr. Gayle if you are struggling with OCD. Her ERP techniques helped me SIGNIFICANTLY and she has provided me tools to help with the common/everyday anxiety symptoms that most everyone experiences. Caring, understanding, and professional are just a few words to describe Dr. Gayle. I’ve traveled from the Bahamas three times this year just to see her up in Gainesville...what more can I say, she’s awesome! 😎👍”

– Mike G

“I started treatment with Dr. Gayle when she was known as Dr. Flores for OCD. I had tried other providers without success. She is extremely knowledgeable. and helped me get relief for my OCD symptoms along with other challenges that I have dealt with. I highly recommend her.”

– DJ

“Dr. Gayle was instrumental in diagnosing my child with ASD and a specific phobia. She was able to help us understand my child's symptoms, and what treatments are available. No other doctor we had seen had provided this clarity. This helped us get the right support and we've noticed marked improvements in just a short amount of time.”

– E Jackson

“After trying many different Dr's, counselors, and therapists in our area, a friend told us about Dr Gayle. We travel 2.5 hours to see her and she is amazing with my 8 year old son (ASD, OCD, Anxiety). She has been, by far the biggest help to him and to us as a family. I litterally do not know where we would be right now without her help, guidance, and kindness!!”

– Em

“Dr. Gayle has been an absolute blessing in helping me treat my OCD/GAD for the past 4 plus years. Dr. Gayle’s use of cognitive behavior therapy/exposure and response prevention has allowed me to lead a more functional life. She has an extraordinarily high emotional IQ, which allows her to know when to push me and when to back off. It is without hesitation that I would recommend her to assist anyone suffering from OCD and in need of treatment.”

– Anonymous

“Dr. Gayle helped me so much when it came to understanding and dealing with my OCD and co-morbid generalized anxiety disorder and depression. She's good at explaining things in different ways and bringing up different techniques to deal with issues. Very sweet, but she never gives you reassurance when it comes to what your OCD wants to hear. She is, however, encouraging and realistic. She'll sit with you in the trenches when you're working to get better. Lovely person, smart therapist.”

– DJ

“I highly recommend Dr. Gayle. She is very professional, listens to your concerns and helps you to understand and work through very tough personal issues.”

– Anonymous

“Highly recommend Dr. Gayle! She and her staff are incredible. Five stars!”

– Anonymous

“Dr. Gayle has helped me so much over the years with my anxiety. She is so amazing at what she does! She is very professional, compassionate, and patient. She has also worked with my children and is just awesome with kids. She really knows how to connect with them, which can be difficult to find with a therapist. I highly highly recommend her!”

– Anonymous

“Dr. Cindi Gayle has diagnoses and treats OCD, anxiety disorders, Autism, and more. Don't let her sweet face fool you. Yes, she is professional, patient, gentle, and compassionate, but she is also tough. She doesn't tell you what you want to hear. She tells you what you need to know, and works with you every step of the way. I cannot thank Dr. Gayle enough, and I highly recommend her for children and adults in driving distance of Gainesville, Florida.”

– Anonymous

“Dr. Gayle used a team approach to test my child who had been tested previously but was referred to get updated testing because things were not going well. The evaluation was incredibly helpful and thorough. We received information that had not been discovered previously along with information to support my child at home and school. Highly recommend her services!”

– Anonymous

“My child developed a tic disorder and Dr. Gayle treated his symptoms. She knew what to do and what to say to help us. We are forever grateful!”

– AC

“Dr. Gayle did the ADOS-2 with my 13-year-old and diagnosed him with ASD. She pointed me in the direction of resources including the Gardiner Scholarship to get us started on our journey to design an educational program to meet my son’s needs.”

– Tamara W

“Dr. Gayle is super nice and easy to listen to because she breaks everything down so clearly and helps analyze with you clearly and compassionately and also helped me get my confidence back to where it should be. If I hadn't seen Dr. Gayle it would've taken longer for me to get better with my mental illness. 10/10 would definitely recommend.”

– Shane W

Short Wait Times for Testing & Screenings

At The FLOAAT Center, we understand the importance of efficient and timely care, and we recognize that waiting for appointments can be stressful, especially when seeking important assessments and treatments. That's why we take pride in offering short wait times for testing and screenings. With our commitment to providing prompt services, we aim to minimize wait times and prioritize your mental health needs.

“Empty your mind. Be formless, shapeless, like water. You put water into a cup, it becomes the cup. You put water into a bottle, it becomes the bottle. You put it into a teapot, it becomes the teapot. Now water can flow or it can crash. Be water, my friend.”

- Bruce Lee