Infidelity Recovery,
Marriage Counseling
& Couples Therapy
in St. Augustine & Ponte Vedra Beach
Helping couples recover from infidelity, rebuild trust, improve communication, and reconnect through a solution-based, action-oriented, future-focused approach.
Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist.
Solution-based.
Action-oriented.
Future-focused.
COUPLES COUNSELING & MARRIAGE COUNSELING
Marriage & Relationship Counselor in St. Augustine
I’m Larry Baumgartner, a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist and founder of Best Hope Therapy in St. Augustine, Florida. For 11 years, I have been helping couples and individuals navigate some of life’s most personal and difficult challenges.
My primary focus is helping couples recover from infidelity, rebuild intimacy, and improve communication while creating meaningful movement toward healthier relationships and emotional wellbeing.
Best Hope Therapy provides marriage counseling, couples therapy, infidelity counseling, and individual therapy in St. Augustine & Ponte Vedra Beach, with online therapy available throughout Florida.
Why Choose Best Hope Therapy
Life isn’t always easy. Relationships get messy, anxiety builds, and sometimes, it feels like no one understands. At Best Hope Therapy, we specialize in marriage counseling, infidelity therapy, and individual therapy to help you feel seen, supported, and empowered again.
Whether you’re managing conflict, healing after infidelity, or coping with anxiety and depression, we offer personalized therapy services that meet you where you are—both emotionally and geographically, with a licensed therapist in Florida.
Marriage Counseling
Uncover barriers, practice open communication, and strengthen their emotional connection.
Infidelity Counseling
Navigate betrayal and begin the path to recovery, either together or separately.
Couples Counseling
Reconnect with your partner, communicate better, and rebuild intimacy with professional support.
Intimacy Counseling
Reclaim closeness and confidence during big changes in your life or relationship
Individual Counseling
Work through anxiety, depression, and life transitions with guidance you can trust
Adult Family Counseling
Heal generational wounds, reduce household stress, and improve family dynamics.
In the Media
Whether on camera, behind the microphone, or in print, Larry Baumgartner of Best Hope Therapy shares expert insight on infidelity, relationship stress, intimacy, and the solution focused conversations that help clients move forward faster.
MARRIAGE COUNSELING
Reconnect, Rebuild,
and Restore
Your Relationship
Reconnect, Restore, and Rebuild Your Relationship
Clients
Served
Relationships
Saved
Years
Experience
What Our Clients Say
I have seen many therapists over the past 10 years and this past hour has been the best I have ever had. You are experienced and you know what you are doing.
It’s a relief we found you!
My wife healed from infidelity. We are so much closer!
I have not felt this way about my partner in years!
Thank you for all of the work you do with us!
Hi Larry, I wanted to thank you for our last session. Things are definitely continuing to get better and being open and honest with myself is the best part.
Thank you for helping with all of this Larry!
We are getting better step by step!
I am glad we found each other again.
What Our Clients Say
My husband and I have spent time with Larry and his family, and something that always stood out to me is how he naturally brings attention back to the relationship—asking how we’re doing, how we’re staying connected, and what we’re doing to celebrate each other.
Those conversations may seem simple, but they’ve made a real difference. They’ve helped us slow down, communicate better, and be more mindful about showing up for each other instead of just going through the motions of everyday life.
Larry has a genuine way of helping couples refocus on what matters—connection, communication, and keeping the relationship strong over time.
I would recommend him to any couple who wants to feel more connected and intentional in their marriage.
After spending the past 25+ years raising my own children and now building a life with my fiancée and her adult children, I understand how important communication, patience, and staying connected really are. Larry has always taken a real interest in how we’re doing as a couple—asking thoughtful questions and encouraging us to keep making time for each other and continue growing together.
What stands out is how he approaches relationships with respect for both people. He doesn’t take sides—he listens, understands, and helps couples have the conversations they need to move forward in a healthier direction.
Whether a couple is recovering from infidelity, trying to rebuild intimacy or wants to improve communication, Larry has a way of asking the right questions that bring clarity and helps couples move forward in a positive way.
If you’re looking for someone in St. Augustine or St. Johns County who truly understands relationships and wants to help you strengthen yours, Larry brings both experience and a genuine commitment to helping couples improve and reconnect.
What Our Clients Say
My husband and I have spent time with Larry and his family, and something that always stood out to me is how he naturally brings attention back to the relationship—asking how we’re doing, how we’re staying connected, and what we’re doing to celebrate each other.
Those conversations may seem simple, but they’ve made a real difference. They’ve helped us slow down, communicate better, and be more mindful about showing up for each other instead of just going through the motions of everyday life.
Larry has a genuine way of helping couples refocus on what matters—connection, communication, and keeping the relationship strong over time.
I would recommend him to any couple who wants to feel more connected and intentional in their marriage.
After spending the past 25+ years raising my own children and now building a life with my fiancée and her adult children, I understand how important communication, patience, and staying connected really are. Larry has always taken a real interest in how we’re doing as a couple—asking thoughtful questions and encouraging us to keep making time for each other and continue growing together.
What stands out is how he approaches relationships with respect for both people. He doesn’t take sides—he listens, understands, and helps couples have the conversations they need to move forward in a healthier direction.
Whether a couple is recovering from infidelity, trying to rebuild intimacy or wants to improve communication, Larry has a way of asking the right questions that bring clarity and helps couples move forward in a positive way.
If you’re looking for someone in St. Augustine or St. Johns County who truly understands relationships and wants to help you strengthen yours, Larry brings both experience and a genuine commitment to helping couples improve and reconnect.
Solution Focused Therapy That Moves You Forward
At Best Hope Therapy, we use Solution Focused Therapy to help you build on what’s working so you spend less time stuck in the past and more time creating your future. Whether you’re navigating relationship struggles, anxiety, depression, or life transitions, this approach helps you clarify your goals, identify strengths, and make lasting changes one step at a time.
Instead of diving deep into what’s broken, we help you focus on what’s possible.
What to Expect From Solution Focused Therapy:
- Clear, forward-looking goals from the very first session
- Empowering conversations that build confidence and clarity
- Practical strategies you can use in daily life
- A compassionate, judgment-free space to rediscover your resilience
Couples Counseling
Couples counseling
Infidelity counseling
Intimacy counseling
Re-Establishing Connections: Couples Counseling for Infidelity & Intimacy
Rebuilding Trust and Strengthening Bonds
Focused on Solutions, Not Problems
Intimate Connection and Emotional Growth
Individual Therapy
Anxiety Counseling
Depression Counseling
Life Transitions Counseling
Whether you’re feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, navigating the fog of depression, or going through a major life change, Larry offers individual therapy grounded in Solution Focused Therapy to help you reclaim clarity of mind, self-confidence, and control over your own life.
We recognize that life can throw unexpected challenges your way, sometimes all at once. That’s why Larry provides a compassionate, results-driven approach for individuals in Florida who need support, perspective, and real tools for moving forward.
Healing From the Inside Out
Focused on What’s Working, Not Just What’s Wrong
Supporting Life’s Big Changes
Confidential, Respectful, and Action-Oriented
LICENSED MARRIAGE & FAMILY THERAPIST IN FLORIDA
About Larry Baumgartner
COUPLES COUNSELING, MARRIAGE COUNSELING, INFIDELITY COUNSELING & INDIVIDUAL THERAPY
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