Therapists in Jacksonville, FL
Naseema N Abbasi
Registered Mental Health Counselor Intern, MA
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Jacksonville, FL 32256
There is a need within each of us to thrive and overcome internal conflict. However, due to stress, crises, and lack of insight, we are not always capable of achieving this on our own. Whether these barriers are a result of early experiences or responses to situational crises, I am available to assist those in need. I help individuals address roadblocks on their way to achieving rewarding and fulfilling lives. Seeking counseling can be intimidating; it asks you to look into yourself and admit your weaknesses.
There is a need within each of us to thrive and overcome internal conflict. However, due to stress, crises, and lack of insight, we are not always capable of achieving this on our own. Whether these barriers are a result of early experiences or responses to situational crises, I am available to assist those in need. I help individuals address roadblocks on their way to achieving rewarding and fulfilling lives. Seeking counseling can be intimidating; it asks you to look into yourself and admit your weaknesses.
Online Therapists
Aqsa Shaukat
Counselor, LMHC
Verified Verified
Ocala, FL 34481 (Online Only)
I honor the societal challenges of the LGBTQ+ community and am ready to help navigate through the unique difficulties that this population encounters.
Hello, I am Licensed Mental Health Therapist and I look forward to helping my clients reach their personal goals for well-being. My approach to therapy includes working with each client based on their unique mental health needs. My therapeutic philosophy includes taking small steps towards change by teaching clients skills and strategies to help improve and maintain mental health. I understand that life can sometimes be hard to deal with and support can make the journey easier. I have over 8 years of experience working with children, adolescents, and adults with Bipolar Disorder, Depression, ADHD, Anxiety, and Other Disorders.
I honor the societal challenges of the LGBTQ+ community and am ready to help navigate through the unique difficulties that this population encounters.
Hello, I am Licensed Mental Health Therapist and I look forward to helping my clients reach their personal goals for well-being. My approach to therapy includes working with each client based on their unique mental health needs. My therapeutic philosophy includes taking small steps towards change by teaching clients skills and strategies to help improve and maintain mental health. I understand that life can sometimes be hard to deal with and support can make the journey easier. I have over 8 years of experience working with children, adolescents, and adults with Bipolar Disorder, Depression, ADHD, Anxiety, and Other Disorders.
https://sessions.psychologytoday.com/mrs-farkhanda
Counselor, MEd, LMHC, ART, CPP, CAMS
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Neptune Beach, FL 32266
I am a trained ART Therapist. Accelerated Resolution Therapy is a form of psychotherapy with roots in existing evidence-based therapies. Which has shown to achieve benefits much more rapidly usually within few sessions? Clients with depression, anxiety, panic attacks, (PTSD) substance abuse, sexual abuse and many other physical conditions. My ideal client is one who is striving to make a change. In order for this to occur, there must be cooperation and mutual respect between all parties. I will also work with those who are unable to express their feelings & thoughts and who have built these up due to the stigma regarding mental health.
I am a trained ART Therapist. Accelerated Resolution Therapy is a form of psychotherapy with roots in existing evidence-based therapies. Which has shown to achieve benefits much more rapidly usually within few sessions? Clients with depression, anxiety, panic attacks, (PTSD) substance abuse, sexual abuse and many other physical conditions. My ideal client is one who is striving to make a change. In order for this to occur, there must be cooperation and mutual respect between all parties. I will also work with those who are unable to express their feelings & thoughts and who have built these up due to the stigma regarding mental health.
Seher Jangda
Counselor, LMHC
Verified Verified
Ocala, FL 34481
Seher Jangda is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and Florida native. Seher enjoys working with people from all walks of life, however, she has specialized training and experience in helping trauma survivors as well as victims of domestic violence.
Seher Jangda is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and Florida native. Seher enjoys working with people from all walks of life, however, she has specialized training and experience in helping trauma survivors as well as victims of domestic violence.
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LGBTQ+ Therapists
Do LGBTQ-affirmative therapists receive special training?
Yes. Many therapists who practice LGBTQ-affirmative therapy have completed specialized training, either during their degree program or as continuing education, to learn the core principles of affirmative therapy and how to best support their LGBTQ clients; some have received certifications in LGBTQ-affirmative therapy. Prospective clients should inquire as to a clinician’s background and training to ensure a good fit.
Why might I want to see an LGBTQ-affirming or LGBTQ-friendly therapist?
Queer and gender-non-conforming individuals frequently experience bias and marginalization in day-to-day life. Working with a therapist who understands these unique challenges, as well as accepts and affirms their identity, can help LGBTQ clients feel safe and supported during therapy—allowing them to better navigate their relationships, mental health, and anything else that they wish to explore during therapy. It is important to note that many therapists can be effective in their work with LGBTQ+ individuals, even in the absence of specific training or background knowledge. The most important component in therapy is the alliance between therapist and client, and this alliance can exist between individuals with very different backgrounds.
How can I find an LGBTQ-friendly therapist?
You may wish to inquire about a therapist’s expertise with your specific challenges or concerns—depression, for example, or relationship strife—as well as their past experiences treating LGBTQ+ clients. Prospective clients may also ask whether a therapist has obtained additional training and/or certification in LGBTQ-affirmative techniques.
How can I inquire about a therapist’s experience with LGBTQ issues?
Prospective clients should feel empowered to directly ask therapists whether they have received training or been certified in LGBTQ-affirming therapy; competent therapists will be happy to explain their educational background and preferred approach(es) to help a client find the best match for them. Clients may also wish to ask how a therapist has treated clients with their particular challenges in the past and what they expect treatment to look like.
Are all the therapists listed in the LGBTQ directory themselves members of the LGBTQ community?
While therapists may choose to disclose their sexual orientation or gender identity in their profiles, the LGBTQ directory features not only those who have shared this information but also those who assert specialized training or experience in providing support to queer individuals, couples or families.