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Jacksonville Counseling Services, LLC
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Jacksonville, FL 32224
We also work with adult individuals utilizing methods such as Emotionally Focused therapy, EMDR, CBT, DBT and solution-focused therapies.
We are a group of 7 counselors who seek to strengthen all types of families and individuals with an approach that combines a Christian worldview with effective research-based modalities and interventions. People looking to be active in the change process will find a fit with our approaches. Owner Rebecca Maxwell is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and a Qualified Supervisor.
We also work with adult individuals utilizing methods such as Emotionally Focused therapy, EMDR, CBT, DBT and solution-focused therapies.
We are a group of 7 counselors who seek to strengthen all types of families and individuals with an approach that combines a Christian worldview with effective research-based modalities and interventions. People looking to be active in the change process will find a fit with our approaches. Owner Rebecca Maxwell is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and a Qualified Supervisor.
(904) 675-1063 View (904) 675-1063
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Tyler Olsen
Licensed Professional Counselor, LMHC
Verified Verified
Jacksonville, FL 32259  (Online Only)
EFT trained, Gottman trained, CBT.
My passion is people. I committed myself to help client’s reach their full potential by addressing issues that seem insurmountable and irreversible. Whether that's in your relationship or in your personal life, I am here to help. I look forward to walking alongside you in working through the issues that seem overwhelming. My desire is to offer and share hope, and through this process, provide the opportunity and atmosphere to allow you and your loved ones to live a life not yet lived.
EFT trained, Gottman trained, CBT.
My passion is people. I committed myself to help client’s reach their full potential by addressing issues that seem insurmountable and irreversible. Whether that's in your relationship or in your personal life, I am here to help. I look forward to walking alongside you in working through the issues that seem overwhelming. My desire is to offer and share hope, and through this process, provide the opportunity and atmosphere to allow you and your loved ones to live a life not yet lived.
(904) 822-0720 View (904) 822-0720
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Juanita C Bruno
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT
Verified Verified
Jacksonville, FL 32216
Using a skillfully awakening balance of insight oriented, emotionally focused and inter-relational approaches, we strengthen relationships, enhance emotional regulation and stress reducing coping strategies to increase poise and joy in daily living through coaching.
I have over 15 years of experience servicing a variety of dynamics such as mother-daughter, husband-wife, and fiances preparing for a more committed relationship, and overall family dynamics. I provide a supportive and non-judgmental atmosphere where you can openly examine specific areas of concerns and flourish while breaching unsupportive and rigid pattern of interacting with others. I serve a limited number of individuals/families each day to ensure that you receive the individualized attention you deserve."
Using a skillfully awakening balance of insight oriented, emotionally focused and inter-relational approaches, we strengthen relationships, enhance emotional regulation and stress reducing coping strategies to increase poise and joy in daily living through coaching.
I have over 15 years of experience servicing a variety of dynamics such as mother-daughter, husband-wife, and fiances preparing for a more committed relationship, and overall family dynamics. I provide a supportive and non-judgmental atmosphere where you can openly examine specific areas of concerns and flourish while breaching unsupportive and rigid pattern of interacting with others. I serve a limited number of individuals/families each day to ensure that you receive the individualized attention you deserve."
(904) 587-2229 View (904) 587-2229
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G. Susanne McKelvey
Counselor, MS, LMHC
Verified Verified
Jacksonville, FL 32225
Having issues in your relationship? Feeling overwhelmed by problems with addictions, depression, anxiety or trauma? I understand. In our therapy sessions, I will create a safe space for us to work on solutions to issues you or you and your partner may face. I have a reputation for being an excellent listener, and ability to provide support and feedback at your pace. I work with couples and individuals from diverse backgrounds and sexual orientations. I use a method called Emotional Focused Therapy (EFT) for approaching you and your partner's relationship issues. Let's start a conversation.
Having issues in your relationship? Feeling overwhelmed by problems with addictions, depression, anxiety or trauma? I understand. In our therapy sessions, I will create a safe space for us to work on solutions to issues you or you and your partner may face. I have a reputation for being an excellent listener, and ability to provide support and feedback at your pace. I work with couples and individuals from diverse backgrounds and sexual orientations. I use a method called Emotional Focused Therapy (EFT) for approaching you and your partner's relationship issues. Let's start a conversation.
(904) 210-6176 View (904) 210-6176
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Evelyn Huntley
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Jacksonville, FL 32223
The primary model of therapy that I use is called Emotionally Focused Therapy.
Are you looking for help with a relationship? How do you decide which therapist is a good fit for your situation? It's hard to make the first step, I get it. I will provide you with a warm, accepting, and non-judgmental perspective. I work with individuals, couples and families who need help with their most important relationships. I work with premarital, married couples, and blended families. I believe life was meant to be lived in a safe and secure relationship with others, if you do too...I can help.
The primary model of therapy that I use is called Emotionally Focused Therapy.
Are you looking for help with a relationship? How do you decide which therapist is a good fit for your situation? It's hard to make the first step, I get it. I will provide you with a warm, accepting, and non-judgmental perspective. I work with individuals, couples and families who need help with their most important relationships. I work with premarital, married couples, and blended families. I believe life was meant to be lived in a safe and secure relationship with others, if you do too...I can help.
(904) 853-3745 View (904) 853-3745
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Priscilla Carlsgaard
Marriage & Family Therapist Intern, MS
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Jacksonville, FL 32256
Each person and relationship is unique so I use aspects of a few modalities in my work (Narrative, EFT, and SFBT).
Starting therapy can feel daunting. Will my therapist understand me? How can I trust this stranger with my most vulnerable thoughts and feelings? Will this really help my anxiety/relationship/emotions/etc.? Is it worth it? First, you are not alone in these thoughts. Deciding to seek therapy and finding a therapist are big steps towards change that can be challenging. Second, I am here to walk alongside you through this process at your own pace. I believe that every thought and behavior makes sense in context. Therefore, I collaborate with you to explore and understand your personal context so we can successfully facilitate change.
Each person and relationship is unique so I use aspects of a few modalities in my work (Narrative, EFT, and SFBT).
Starting therapy can feel daunting. Will my therapist understand me? How can I trust this stranger with my most vulnerable thoughts and feelings? Will this really help my anxiety/relationship/emotions/etc.? Is it worth it? First, you are not alone in these thoughts. Deciding to seek therapy and finding a therapist are big steps towards change that can be challenging. Second, I am here to walk alongside you through this process at your own pace. I believe that every thought and behavior makes sense in context. Therefore, I collaborate with you to explore and understand your personal context so we can successfully facilitate change.
(904) 595-9984 View (904) 595-9984
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Raquel Veda
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT, CTP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Jacksonville, FL 32256  (Online Only)
Raquel has extensive training in Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), and Mindfulness Practices, and acquired additional experience by working with court systems (Department of Children and Families; Department of Juvenile Justice; and Family Law), academic success planning (504s & IEPs), and psychological evaluations.
As a therapist, Raquel enters into each session focused on your specific goals and needs at the core. She truly believes that therapy is an effective way in which mental and emotional health can be managed and improved. Many of her clients are individuals dealing with symptoms related to anxiety, depression, relational distress, childhood trauma, and neurodiversity. She works with persons of all backgrounds and diversities, including LGBTQ+, multi-cultures, nontraditional relationships & families, etc.
Raquel has extensive training in Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), and Mindfulness Practices, and acquired additional experience by working with court systems (Department of Children and Families; Department of Juvenile Justice; and Family Law), academic success planning (504s & IEPs), and psychological evaluations.
As a therapist, Raquel enters into each session focused on your specific goals and needs at the core. She truly believes that therapy is an effective way in which mental and emotional health can be managed and improved. Many of her clients are individuals dealing with symptoms related to anxiety, depression, relational distress, childhood trauma, and neurodiversity. She works with persons of all backgrounds and diversities, including LGBTQ+, multi-cultures, nontraditional relationships & families, etc.
(813) 320-2795 View (813) 320-2795
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Heather Renee Fisse
Counselor, LMHC, LMT, RYT, CPT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Jacksonville, FL 32257
I have been certified as a Gottman Level 3 therapist and have also completed an externship in Emotion Focused Therapy(EFT).
Do you feel disconnected from your friends, family and self? Do you struggle with making decisions and feel as though time is slipping away from you? This is commonplace in our society as we are constantly being pulled in different directions by the demands of our world. I value the power of integrating one's mental, physical, and spiritual self into daily living so that we find purpose and happiness in the moment, regardless of the activity, and begin the process of recognizing what choices we have in our power to create the life that we find meaningful.
I have been certified as a Gottman Level 3 therapist and have also completed an externship in Emotion Focused Therapy(EFT).
Do you feel disconnected from your friends, family and self? Do you struggle with making decisions and feel as though time is slipping away from you? This is commonplace in our society as we are constantly being pulled in different directions by the demands of our world. I value the power of integrating one's mental, physical, and spiritual self into daily living so that we find purpose and happiness in the moment, regardless of the activity, and begin the process of recognizing what choices we have in our power to create the life that we find meaningful.
(904) 342-6645 View (904) 342-6645
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Acacia Counseling
LMHC
Verified Verified
Jacksonville, FL 32223
I incorporate a dynamic approach to therapy involving psychological modalities to stimulate healing and reinitiate growth rooted in attachment, CBT, solution-focused, motivational interviewing, emotionally focused, and Christian counseling among others.
Life is dynamic. Your and your family's health needs tend to involve several aspects of life simultaneously. As such, your care requires skill in a wide range of life issues affording services in a comfortable, supportive, client-centered atmosphere to resolve any growth and health concern. Often the dynamics of life involve stress, anxiety, fear, anger, loss/grief, accomplishment, failure, and faith to name a few. Acacia Counseling clientele desire highly personalized care in proven, time-tested interventions to realize their health and growth goals.
I incorporate a dynamic approach to therapy involving psychological modalities to stimulate healing and reinitiate growth rooted in attachment, CBT, solution-focused, motivational interviewing, emotionally focused, and Christian counseling among others.
Life is dynamic. Your and your family's health needs tend to involve several aspects of life simultaneously. As such, your care requires skill in a wide range of life issues affording services in a comfortable, supportive, client-centered atmosphere to resolve any growth and health concern. Often the dynamics of life involve stress, anxiety, fear, anger, loss/grief, accomplishment, failure, and faith to name a few. Acacia Counseling clientele desire highly personalized care in proven, time-tested interventions to realize their health and growth goals.
(904) 552-3734 View (904) 552-3734
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Julie Ingber
Counselor, LMHC, CEMDRT, MEd
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Jacksonville, FL 32224
Waitlist for new clients
I have extensive training as an Emotionally Focused Therapist EFT.
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 have extensive training as an Emotionally Focused Therapist EFT.
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.
(904) 508-0823 View (904) 508-0823
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Katie Winham
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, MSSW, PhD, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Jacksonville, FL 32250
Sometimes we feel stuck in a personal or professional lives or overwhelmed by aspects of our lives. Our relationships too can feel stagnant at times, or sometimes worse, full of conflict and distance. My goal is to work with each person to find practical solutions to helping them get through difficult times in their relationships and lives. We all want to feel understood and close to those we care about the most. I focus on improving life in the here and now and realizing your life's possibilities. I am honored to work with clients on healing places of pain in their past or present using deep forms of therapy.
Sometimes we feel stuck in a personal or professional lives or overwhelmed by aspects of our lives. Our relationships too can feel stagnant at times, or sometimes worse, full of conflict and distance. My goal is to work with each person to find practical solutions to helping them get through difficult times in their relationships and lives. We all want to feel understood and close to those we care about the most. I focus on improving life in the here and now and realizing your life's possibilities. I am honored to work with clients on healing places of pain in their past or present using deep forms of therapy.
(904) 337-6694 View (904) 337-6694
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Courtney Buck
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CCTP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Jacksonville, FL 32202
Courtney implements collaborative, strength-based, cognitive behavioral, solution focused, and emotionally focused therapeutic approaches within her practice.
Courtney Buck is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the state of Georgia and Florida and has over 7 years of experience providing clinical assessment and therapeutic care to youth, adolescents, adults and families seeking help with processing childhood trauma, anxiety, depression, life transitions, and anger management. She completed her Bachelor of Social Work Degree at Albany state University and her Master of Social Work Degree at Valdosta State University.
Courtney implements collaborative, strength-based, cognitive behavioral, solution focused, and emotionally focused therapeutic approaches within her practice.
Courtney Buck is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the state of Georgia and Florida and has over 7 years of experience providing clinical assessment and therapeutic care to youth, adolescents, adults and families seeking help with processing childhood trauma, anxiety, depression, life transitions, and anger management. She completed her Bachelor of Social Work Degree at Albany state University and her Master of Social Work Degree at Valdosta State University.
(678) 580-6976 View (678) 580-6976
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James Bryant
Counselor
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Jacksonville, FL 32258  (Online Only)
I am trained in many clinical skills such as EMDR, CBT, DBT, and EFT to name a few.
I am a Seminary trained clinical therapist. I am also a combat veteran and have experience serving in ministry abroad. I have a prior career before becoming a therapist, working about 12 years overseas. I have worked successfully with adult's from many backgrounds, cultures, ethnicities, sexual orientations, and religious faith's. I have experience working with clients struggling with trauma, depression, anxiety, and bi-polar to name a few.
I am trained in many clinical skills such as EMDR, CBT, DBT, and EFT to name a few.
I am a Seminary trained clinical therapist. I am also a combat veteran and have experience serving in ministry abroad. I have a prior career before becoming a therapist, working about 12 years overseas. I have worked successfully with adult's from many backgrounds, cultures, ethnicities, sexual orientations, and religious faith's. I have experience working with clients struggling with trauma, depression, anxiety, and bi-polar to name a few.
(850) 655-0993 View (850) 655-0993
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Susan Polo
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Jacksonville, FL 32208  (Online Only)
I use a person-centered approach and take from the many modalities to best fit your needs, including CBT, EMDR and EFT.
Do you feel like you just "can't anymore" or torn between life's happenings, feeling overwhelmed? Have you had those moments of just wishing you can be better? Do better? I empower individuals to overcome these thoughts and realities brought upon depression, anxiety, trauma or just life. This is normal. I strongly believe in our own gift and strength to push through adversities. Resilence. We are humans and it's normal to hurt, and to struggle, but it is also within us to get back up.
I use a person-centered approach and take from the many modalities to best fit your needs, including CBT, EMDR and EFT.
Do you feel like you just "can't anymore" or torn between life's happenings, feeling overwhelmed? Have you had those moments of just wishing you can be better? Do better? I empower individuals to overcome these thoughts and realities brought upon depression, anxiety, trauma or just life. This is normal. I strongly believe in our own gift and strength to push through adversities. Resilence. We are humans and it's normal to hurt, and to struggle, but it is also within us to get back up.
(786) 998-3557 View (786) 998-3557
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Christopher Michael Baird
Counselor, LMHC, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Jacksonville, FL 32209  (Online Only)
Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Existential Therapy, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Hypnotherapy, Jungian Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Somatic Therapy.
I have my Master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and i'm trained in EMDR as well as a Neurolinguistic Programming Masters Level Practitioner alongside Hypnotherapy and EFT. I am Kripalu Yoga 200/hr Trained Instructor as well as Reiki Master and Vedic Thai Massage practitioner. I am also a Transformational Breath Facilitator in training. I am an Ontological Coach as well and a Transformational Coach. I am also a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor.
Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Existential Therapy, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Hypnotherapy, Jungian Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Somatic Therapy.
I have my Master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and i'm trained in EMDR as well as a Neurolinguistic Programming Masters Level Practitioner alongside Hypnotherapy and EFT. I am Kripalu Yoga 200/hr Trained Instructor as well as Reiki Master and Vedic Thai Massage practitioner. I am also a Transformational Breath Facilitator in training. I am an Ontological Coach as well and a Transformational Coach. I am also a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor.
(561) 861-2544 View (561) 861-2544
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Krissie Jarabeck
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, LMHC, LPCC
Verified Verified
Jacksonville, FL 32205  (Online Only)
I utilize a mixture of Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing, EFT (Emotional Freedom Technique), Talk Therapy, and EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) therapeutic modalities depending on client needs.
Licensed in FL, OH, and PA. With over 15 years in the mental health field, I have worked with a variety of diagnoses, including anxiety, depression, and trauma. I support clients in linking how these illnesses can affect peer relationships, self-esteem, and can create barriers to life transitions. My approach to treatment is person-centered, empowering the client to lead sessions at their own pace. My philosophy is that anyone can make a change if they have the proper tools and support, and my goal is to help my clients find paths that set them up for success. I am an EMDR Approved Consultant with EMDRIA.
I utilize a mixture of Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing, EFT (Emotional Freedom Technique), Talk Therapy, and EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) therapeutic modalities depending on client needs.
Licensed in FL, OH, and PA. With over 15 years in the mental health field, I have worked with a variety of diagnoses, including anxiety, depression, and trauma. I support clients in linking how these illnesses can affect peer relationships, self-esteem, and can create barriers to life transitions. My approach to treatment is person-centered, empowering the client to lead sessions at their own pace. My philosophy is that anyone can make a change if they have the proper tools and support, and my goal is to help my clients find paths that set them up for success. I am an EMDR Approved Consultant with EMDRIA.
(412) 737-0990 View (412) 737-0990
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Gloria Gonzalez
Counselor, LMHC
Verified Verified
Jacksonville, FL 32218
Gloria Gonzalez, PhD; LMHC. I am an eclectic practitioner of the healing arts. My focus is to provide alternative emotional and behavioral tools to clients and assist them on how to best handle daily life stressors, such as conflict, anxiety, trauma, unresolved grief issues, sadness and overall emotional liability. I work with teen-agers, adults, couples, families and elderly populations. I treat trauma, interpersonal and intra-personal conflict, anxiety, depression, career issues.
Gloria Gonzalez, PhD; LMHC. I am an eclectic practitioner of the healing arts. My focus is to provide alternative emotional and behavioral tools to clients and assist them on how to best handle daily life stressors, such as conflict, anxiety, trauma, unresolved grief issues, sadness and overall emotional liability. I work with teen-agers, adults, couples, families and elderly populations. I treat trauma, interpersonal and intra-personal conflict, anxiety, depression, career issues.
(904) 664-3158 View (904) 664-3158
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Sonya Belletti
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Jacksonville, FL 32246
I am Sonya Belletti, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Coach who specializes in and is passionate about all things family. I take a client-centered and humanistic approach to working with my clients. My goal is to have clients leave each session with value added to their lives, so they are able to build fulfilling relationships. I work with clients who find themselves at an impasse and struggling to get out of a rut in their personal lives, career, or relationship. I also support families who are entering parenthood for the first time as well as established families who are struggling to feel connected within their household.
I am Sonya Belletti, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Coach who specializes in and is passionate about all things family. I take a client-centered and humanistic approach to working with my clients. My goal is to have clients leave each session with value added to their lives, so they are able to build fulfilling relationships. I work with clients who find themselves at an impasse and struggling to get out of a rut in their personal lives, career, or relationship. I also support families who are entering parenthood for the first time as well as established families who are struggling to feel connected within their household.
(904) 747-3537 View (904) 747-3537
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Rich Painter
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Jacksonville, FL 32256
Do you want a deeper sense of connection or a greater sense of purpose in life? You may be dealing with stress, fear, marriage issues, dating difficulties, confusion, life transitions, low self worth, career direction, or something else impacting your life and relationships. You might have a mistrust of men or women based on past, hurtful experiences. You are not alone. Imagine yourself living with greater peace, freedom, trust, creativity, courage, and empowering love. Getting you there is my specialty. I offer professional counseling, life coaching, and spiritual direction for individuals, couples, children, and families.
Do you want a deeper sense of connection or a greater sense of purpose in life? You may be dealing with stress, fear, marriage issues, dating difficulties, confusion, life transitions, low self worth, career direction, or something else impacting your life and relationships. You might have a mistrust of men or women based on past, hurtful experiences. You are not alone. Imagine yourself living with greater peace, freedom, trust, creativity, courage, and empowering love. Getting you there is my specialty. I offer professional counseling, life coaching, and spiritual direction for individuals, couples, children, and families.
(904) 572-1882 View (904) 572-1882
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Janáe Chatman
Registered Clinical Social Worker Intern, MSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Jacksonville, FL 32218
I have always had a passion for helping individuals reach their full potential. Through that passion, I decided to get my Bachelor of Social Work degree from Florida A&M University, and then furthered my education with a Master of Social Work degree from Florida State University. I am currently a Registered Clinical Social Work Intern with experience in working with a diverse population in school systems, community based agencies, substance abuse clinics and rehabilitation facilities.
I have always had a passion for helping individuals reach their full potential. Through that passion, I decided to get my Bachelor of Social Work degree from Florida A&M University, and then furthered my education with a Master of Social Work degree from Florida State University. I am currently a Registered Clinical Social Work Intern with experience in working with a diverse population in school systems, community based agencies, substance abuse clinics and rehabilitation facilities.
(904) 774-2098 View (904) 774-2098

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Emotionally Focused Therapists

Who is emotionally focused therapy for?

Emotionally focused therapy (EFT) is for couples who are emotionally distressed, stuck in an unsatisfying relationship pattern or feeling deeply alienated. They may even believe the relationship is beyond repair. Very often, the partners display intense anger, fear, grief, loss of trust, or a sense of betrayal in the relationship. In addition, EFT is helpful to couples and individuals who have difficulty expressing emotions and those who have trouble regulating emotions.

Why do people need emotionally focused therapy?

People need emotionally focused therapy because the need for others is built into the brain, but the pressures of daily life can erode feelings of love, and couples often do not have the skills to find their way back to the comfort of each other. Instead, they may be stuck in repetitive patterns of anger, fear, grief, loss of trust, or a sense of betrayal. Emotionally focused therapy regards such strong negative feelings as expressions of protest over the loss of connection and turns them into pathways of reconnection.

What happens in emotionally focused therapy?

Over the course of eight to 20 weekly sessions, couples de-escalate their negative emotional reactivity to one another so that they can listen to each other and be responsive to each other’s needs. Then the deep emotional and physical bond is restored, giving partners a sense of comfort and security, which they can use to solve whatever problems come their way. The therapist plays an active role, helping partners understand how anger and withdrawal are actually misguided cries for connection.

What problems does emotionally focused therapy treat?

EFT is designed to help couples stuck in dysfunctional relationship patterns regain closeness and rebuild their relationship. Typically, such couples experience considerable distress, with partners feeling alienated and distrustful of one another, not certain their relationship can survive. EFT is also helpful to individuals experiencing attachment-related fears of loss; it helps them learn to use their fears as a way of eliciting the closeness they desire.