EMDR Therapists in Jacksonville, FL

I believe that success in therapy is based on the relationship shared between a therapist and their client. I approach counseling with the fundamental belief that we are all whole individuals - each of us unique; equally deserving of love, understanding, and compassion; and capable of making positive changes to achieve wellness. My goal is to help you identify, understand, and resolve your own unique life stressors.

I believe an individualized treatment plan tailored to meet the specific needs of each client. I specialize in depression, anxiety, obsessive compulsive disorder, trauma, post-traumatic stress disorder, relationship issues, self-esteem, peer relationships, anger management, codependency, coping skills, eating disorders, grief, women’s issues, children, family conflict, gender identity, gender dysphoria, and military families. My belief is that therapy should be a positive experience of growth for each individual and I encourage clients to collaborate with me as treatment progresses.

I work with adolescents and adults to help them to overcome the many struggles of life including, but not limited to, trauma, self-esteem, depression, and anxiety. I combine the therapeutic techniques of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and EMDR in my work with clients. I strive to develop and maintain a strong therapeutic relationship with my clients to ensure they can feel comfortable in expressing their difficulties in a safe environment.

Imagine an opportunity to be happier, healthier, and more fulfilled, even in a world of uncertainty. You don’t have to wait for things to change to feel good about life again. If you are looking to heal from complex trauma/PTSD, grief and loss, narcissistic abuse, addictions, depression, anxiety, and other stressful life situations, I can help. I will guide you to improve your self- esteem, manage mental health symptoms more effectively, and find deeper meaning and purpose in your life. You can reconnect with what really matters and to let go of what is holding you back.

While play is the language of childhood, play and the expressive arts may be used to heal the hearts of children and their families when love is not enough. I am a licensed clinical social worker who also has an M.A. in psychology with a specialty in child development and is a registered play therapist in private practice. I am recognized as a specialist working with children and their families on post adoption issues, attachment, trauma and grief and its resolution. In addition, I promote positive coping skills and symptom reduction where ADHD, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder or post traumatic stress occurs.

Ever feel like you're navigating through a fog when it comes to understanding your emotions, needs, or desires? Imagine a life where you truly connect with yourself and those around you, where past traumas become stepping stones to a brighter future. At Inclusive Therapy and Consulting Services LLC, we don't just offer therapy — we open doors to a transformative experience. Specializing in supporting the LGBTQ+ community, individuals living with HIV, and their allies, our mission is to bring you world-class psychotherapy that's not just compassionate but deeply tailored to your unique journey. Early morning appointments 7am EST.

Life in the 21st century can be overwhelming. Stress affects relationships, work, social groups, home, health...and the list goes on. I've been working with individuals, families and organizations for 20+ years. I've had the best clinical training available in a broad range of techniques (below). I am board certified in clinical social work and hypnosis. I have a PhD in natural health. Prior to that, I worked for 25 years as a policy manager for corporate, government and non profit organizations, and understand work/home stress. We'll talk about what's going on in your life, and what approach will help you move forward.

I started Restored Purpose Counseling with a passion, a dream, to inspire those hurting, broken, and struggling to identify their purpose and hope for the future. Have mental health, an eating disorder, trauma, or other life struggles hindered your ability to live your life to the fullest? I am an experienced clinician, licensed in the state of FL and NJ as a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) and have a heart to instill hope and restore purpose to your life. I have worked in all levels of care in both eating disorder and substance abuse centers in roles of therapist to clinical director.

Taking the first step in finding a therapist can be difficult. Your choice of clinicians is an essential one. The connection between you and your therapist is the foundation for therapy. Therapy is a collaborative experience. It is my responsibility to provide a safe space, conducive to healing, and growth. I use a variety of the most innovative, evidence-based therapeutic approaches available. Our work together will give you the opportunity to, identity blocks, develop your ability to transcend limiting beliefs and perceptions that no longer work in your best interest. You will be able to live your life free to be you.

I believe that counseling can excel healing and instill hope in your life. I see individuals that are longing for a better quality of life but unsure of how to get there. My goal is to hold the hope while you do the brave work of coping and healing.

I empower my clients to identify and amplify the strengths within themselves and their world that they may have lost touch with or perhaps have not yet discovered. In our sessions together, you'll experience a healthy balance of acceptance and empathy paired with therapeutic challenges towards growth. I like to collaborate with my clients so that their treatment is individualized to their unique goals, culture, and strengths. I offer cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), solutions focused therapy, eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR), and Christian spiritual integration for clients seeking faith based therapy.

Welcome to the first step in your healing journey! I am a Certified EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing) and EMI (Eye Movement Integration) trained therapist, who provides a safe, nonjudgmental place to explore, discover/rediscover, and develop the adaptive coping that will allow you to be the best version of yourself. I specialize in Anxiety, Grief and Mourning, Substance misuse, and trauma-related issues. I have 31 years of personal recovery & over 19 years of counseling experience; it has been my life's mission to walk with, cheer for, and empower those who are lost, wounded, or who simply need support.

I am a Mental Health counselor and Master's level addictions and trauma therapist who specializes in TEENS and ADULTS. I use the Neuro-Affective Relational Model and EMDR to help my clients overcome the things in their past that are holding them back from living free. I absolutely love what I do and feel privileged to help people everyday. I am personally in recovery, which means that I actually live the life that I am helping people achieve.

I provide a safe and supportive space where clients have the opportunity to work through issues in a collaborative and empathetic environment. My specialties include sex and love addiction including affair recovery, porn addiction and betrayal trauma. I earned my PhD in Clinical Sexology and my Master's in Mental and Clinical Health Counseling. I am a Certified Sex Addiction Therapist (CSAT) and trauma therapist specializing in EMDR.

Life is ever changing: new pressures, new demands, new life adventures and challenges. I believe in human resilience and our ability to take control of our lives. We all need support in processing our emotions and responses to these challenges. I pride myself with helping individuals learn to navigate these challenges and work through the various struggles. My approach to therapy is warm and empathetic. I emphasize building a trusting relationship with my clients in a non-judgmental environment. I trust that each client is an expert on themselves, and I will tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique needs.

As a licensed clinical psychologist I employ evidence-based treatments to help clients with improvement of identity issues, assertiveness, emotional regulation, low self-esteem, narcissistic abuse, ethnic or racial discrimination, or have gone through traumatic events. I employ DBT, CBT, and EMDR to treat my clients. I specialize in assisting LGBT and transgender individuals, as well as those with Bipolar Disorder, PTSD, Depression and Anxiety. My typical client is a person who has experienced trauma, has self esteem and boundary issues, has problems maintaining relationships, needs help asserting self. Hablo Espanol!

I work with individuals and couples seeking positive changes and healing in their life. This includes addressing anxiety, depression, trauma, substance use, and life transitions. I help clients who are overwhelmed by distressing emotions, feeling trapped, and experiencing conflicts internally and in relationships. I support, guide, and educate clients, and help them find relief, joy, and purpose in living. Together, we work to build awareness and emotional resilience. Clients develop tangible coping skills while assessing their values and learning to care for what is most important, with renewed interest and appreciation.

You're an ambitious woman struggling with anxiety, frustration, anger, and/or sadness. Romantic relationships can reopen old wounds where we discover we still need healing. In addition, your relationships with your father, mother, and siblings can also leave you feeling unsettled, anxious, and angry (aka - triggered). You desire healing from your childhood and beyond. You've tried talk therapy in the past with little success. Maybe you've tried multiple therapists. Together, we will get to the root of your issues and help you find the healing you desire. I offer 60/90/120 minute sessions. I am certified in EMDR.

Are you ready to come in to do the therapeutic work to take charge of your life? Are you ready to learn to trust yourself and others again? I continually strive to help clients feel empowered to reach their goals while feeling non-judgmentally supported by me. I am person-centered in that I consider the client as the expert on their lives while I am the expert on techniques that reconnect the client with themselves. I am also systems oriented in that I help examine the systems within the client, the client's relationships, and the client's community in order to create change on multiple levels in the client's life.