Therapists in Alachua County, FL
Perry Peace
Counselor, PhD, LMHC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Gainesville, FL 32606
Waitlist for new clients
I appreciate how difficult the decision can be to engage in therapy and believe in the power of having a safe and nonjudgmental space to explore the challenges life often brings. My areas of clinical expertise include crisis and trauma work. As a therapist, I am committed to being genuine and authentic with my clients. I have had the opportunity to work with a diverse range of clinical issues including grief, relational problems, self-injury, suicide, depression, anxiety, suicide loss, trauma, abuse, and other issues that can create disconnection to oneself and others.
I appreciate how difficult the decision can be to engage in therapy and believe in the power of having a safe and nonjudgmental space to explore the challenges life often brings. My areas of clinical expertise include crisis and trauma work. As a therapist, I am committed to being genuine and authentic with my clients. I have had the opportunity to work with a diverse range of clinical issues including grief, relational problems, self-injury, suicide, depression, anxiety, suicide loss, trauma, abuse, and other issues that can create disconnection to oneself and others.
Our ideal client is someone ready for growth and healing, facing challenges like anxiety, depression, trauma, or life transitions. They seek a safe, supportive space to process emotions, build coping skills, and find clarity. Their goal is emotional balance, healthier relationships, and personal empowerment. They want to feel heard, understood, and equipped to navigate life’s challenges with confidence. At Florida Acupuncture and Counseling, we’re here to support their journey toward a meaningful, fulfilling life.
Our ideal client is someone ready for growth and healing, facing challenges like anxiety, depression, trauma, or life transitions. They seek a safe, supportive space to process emotions, build coping skills, and find clarity. Their goal is emotional balance, healthier relationships, and personal empowerment. They want to feel heard, understood, and equipped to navigate life’s challenges with confidence. At Florida Acupuncture and Counseling, we’re here to support their journey toward a meaningful, fulfilling life.
I have been practicing as a psychologist since 1991, and have been in independent practice full time since 2007. I have extensive experience working with older adolescents (17 and up) and adults in individual, couples and group therapy. I provide therapy for people struggling with depression, anxiety, relationship problems, life transitions, body image issues, eating disorders, post-traumatic stress, substance use disorders, people affected by the disease of addiction/alcoholism, and unhealthy coping behaviors.
I have been practicing as a psychologist since 1991, and have been in independent practice full time since 2007. I have extensive experience working with older adolescents (17 and up) and adults in individual, couples and group therapy. I provide therapy for people struggling with depression, anxiety, relationship problems, life transitions, body image issues, eating disorders, post-traumatic stress, substance use disorders, people affected by the disease of addiction/alcoholism, and unhealthy coping behaviors.
Family and Financial Therapy of Florida is a client-centered private practice focused on helping you develop the relationships you desire. Therapy is the best investment you can make for your relationships with yourself, your family and loved ones, and your money. My experience and training as a therapist deeply and positively impacts my work as a financial planner and vice versa. There are many benefits in the pairing of therapy and financial planning that help people transform their lives to experience more freedom, security, connection, gratitude, success, and joy. In addition to financial therapy and life coaching, I provide individual, couples, and family therapy.
Family and Financial Therapy of Florida is a client-centered private practice focused on helping you develop the relationships you desire. Therapy is the best investment you can make for your relationships with yourself, your family and loved ones, and your money. My experience and training as a therapist deeply and positively impacts my work as a financial planner and vice versa. There are many benefits in the pairing of therapy and financial planning that help people transform their lives to experience more freedom, security, connection, gratitude, success, and joy. In addition to financial therapy and life coaching, I provide individual, couples, and family therapy.
Monica McDowell
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LMT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Gainesville, FL 32605
I deeply appreciate the courage it takes to seek support, and I honor you for taking this step. By reaching out, you’ve already shown compassion for yourself, and together, we can continue creating meaningful change.
I believe true health and happiness come from the harmony of mind, body, and spirit. My approach centers on this connection, expanding the resources available to help you heal and grow. By addressing the whole person, we can foster deeper, more lasting transformation—an approach rooted in Somatic Therapy.
I deeply appreciate the courage it takes to seek support, and I honor you for taking this step. By reaching out, you’ve already shown compassion for yourself, and together, we can continue creating meaningful change.
I believe true health and happiness come from the harmony of mind, body, and spirit. My approach centers on this connection, expanding the resources available to help you heal and grow. By addressing the whole person, we can foster deeper, more lasting transformation—an approach rooted in Somatic Therapy.
I specialize in mental health & trauma, specifically associated with relationship distress or intimate partner violence. I also have experience treating depression, anxiety and serious mental illness (schizophrenia, etc). I hold a MSW from Florida State university and have been working as a licensed clinical social worker providing therapeutic treatment for over 17 years.
I specialize in mental health & trauma, specifically associated with relationship distress or intimate partner violence. I also have experience treating depression, anxiety and serious mental illness (schizophrenia, etc). I hold a MSW from Florida State university and have been working as a licensed clinical social worker providing therapeutic treatment for over 17 years.
Are you unsettled with a super hero cape that is weighing you down? Do you look like you have it all together, but you're secretly dealing with issues? Are you the one that people turn to for help with their problems, but you are to afraid or embarrassed to ask for help yourself? It is very easy to become consumed with trying to have it all, pretending to be okay, and putting others first. Unfortunately, the sacrifice of neglecting yourself, carrying emotional baggage from unaddressed pain, trauma, anger, and unhappiness, can lead to you feeling depleted physically, financially and mentally.
Are you unsettled with a super hero cape that is weighing you down? Do you look like you have it all together, but you're secretly dealing with issues? Are you the one that people turn to for help with their problems, but you are to afraid or embarrassed to ask for help yourself? It is very easy to become consumed with trying to have it all, pretending to be okay, and putting others first. Unfortunately, the sacrifice of neglecting yourself, carrying emotional baggage from unaddressed pain, trauma, anger, and unhappiness, can lead to you feeling depleted physically, financially and mentally.
Elena Scricca
Registered Mental Health Counselor Intern, RMHCI
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Gainesville, FL 32601
Welcome. I'm here to provide a safe, healing space for those suffering from low self-esteem, interpersonal difficulties, body image issues, disordered eating, and so much more. This may present as feeling out of place, struggling with shame and difficulty accepting yourself. You might also be looking for a way to communicate and connect more with other people. Maybe you're struggling with the body you're living in or feeling worried about your relationship with food. You're not alone and I'm here for you.
Welcome. I'm here to provide a safe, healing space for those suffering from low self-esteem, interpersonal difficulties, body image issues, disordered eating, and so much more. This may present as feeling out of place, struggling with shame and difficulty accepting yourself. You might also be looking for a way to communicate and connect more with other people. Maybe you're struggling with the body you're living in or feeling worried about your relationship with food. You're not alone and I'm here for you.
Are you tired of constantly feeling overwhelmed and anxious? Your mind is racing with a million thoughts, and you never have a chance to just relax and be present. You feel like no matter what you do, you’re still not good enough. You find it difficult balancing your workload, hobbies, and social life, while also making time for yourself. You have really high standards for yourself, and you have a tough inner critic that never stops. Now is the time to change these patterns, take care of yourself, and get the support you've always deserved.
Are you tired of constantly feeling overwhelmed and anxious? Your mind is racing with a million thoughts, and you never have a chance to just relax and be present. You feel like no matter what you do, you’re still not good enough. You find it difficult balancing your workload, hobbies, and social life, while also making time for yourself. You have really high standards for yourself, and you have a tough inner critic that never stops. Now is the time to change these patterns, take care of yourself, and get the support you've always deserved.
Jess Seitz is a certified trauma-informed pelvic floor occupational therapist and founder of Pain-Free Intimacy, where she works as a vaginismus recovery coach to help women from around the world break free of the pain and frustration of vaginismus to enjoy intimacy the way God intended it to be. Jess had vaginismus for 8 years and understands the immense emotional, physical, and relational exhaustion painful sex can cause. With this personal experience, she combines the comprehensive psychological and physical frameworks of occupational therapy to help her clients finally break free of the mind-body-pain cycle of sexual pain.
Jess Seitz is a certified trauma-informed pelvic floor occupational therapist and founder of Pain-Free Intimacy, where she works as a vaginismus recovery coach to help women from around the world break free of the pain and frustration of vaginismus to enjoy intimacy the way God intended it to be. Jess had vaginismus for 8 years and understands the immense emotional, physical, and relational exhaustion painful sex can cause. With this personal experience, she combines the comprehensive psychological and physical frameworks of occupational therapy to help her clients finally break free of the mind-body-pain cycle of sexual pain.
Paige Carter
Registered Marriage and Family Therapist Intern, MEd, EdS
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Gainesville, FL 32607
As a counselor, I am here to support you in your journey to feeling like your authentic self. Life can throw serious challenges in our direction, and it’s easy to feel lost or lack a sense of identity. My goal is to help you process and cope with what you’ve been through, discover your inner strengths, and find joy in life again.
As a counselor, I am here to support you in your journey to feeling like your authentic self. Life can throw serious challenges in our direction, and it’s easy to feel lost or lack a sense of identity. My goal is to help you process and cope with what you’ve been through, discover your inner strengths, and find joy in life again.
Meet Our Therapists
Patrickk McDonald
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, RMHCI
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Gainesville, FL 32607
My focus is your well-being, and how you are managing your day-to-day battles/struggles. What can I do to help you manage your stress, and gameplan for the future? Do we need to go back into your past in order to help you heal in the present? I will do my best to help find what it is that you need.
My focus is your well-being, and how you are managing your day-to-day battles/struggles. What can I do to help you manage your stress, and gameplan for the future? Do we need to go back into your past in order to help you heal in the present? I will do my best to help find what it is that you need.
You feel disconnected from yourself and from you body. Maybe your emotions feel all over the place or you feel numb. You know you have some underlying issues you need to work through, but you just don't know how or where to start. Maybe you have some family dysfunction, childhood trauma, or traumas that you'd like to heal from. What you do know is that you'd like to feel more present, manage your emotions, heal from old wounds, and move into a more authentic version of yourself! You'd like to feel more connected with yourself and the people around you, feel safer in the world, and achieve your goals.
You feel disconnected from yourself and from you body. Maybe your emotions feel all over the place or you feel numb. You know you have some underlying issues you need to work through, but you just don't know how or where to start. Maybe you have some family dysfunction, childhood trauma, or traumas that you'd like to heal from. What you do know is that you'd like to feel more present, manage your emotions, heal from old wounds, and move into a more authentic version of yourself! You'd like to feel more connected with yourself and the people around you, feel safer in the world, and achieve your goals.
I'm here to help. I am passionate about helping individuals, couples, and families work through issues of depression, anger, anxiety, family conflict, self-esteem, and life's many challenges. We will work together to create real solutions that last. I provide a warm, open and client-centered environment of trust, empathy and respect. I help clients explore problematic personal or relationship patterns that may be preventing them from living a happy and fulfilling life. Together we will work through life transitions, improve your daily life and quality of your relationships, and reach your personal goals.
I'm here to help. I am passionate about helping individuals, couples, and families work through issues of depression, anger, anxiety, family conflict, self-esteem, and life's many challenges. We will work together to create real solutions that last. I provide a warm, open and client-centered environment of trust, empathy and respect. I help clients explore problematic personal or relationship patterns that may be preventing them from living a happy and fulfilling life. Together we will work through life transitions, improve your daily life and quality of your relationships, and reach your personal goals.
Ever struggle with over thinking, or feeling disconnected from yourself or the world around you? Let's work together to create a life sourced from wholeness. I guide others to deepen their connection with self, soul and spirit to gain new awareness and develop a lifestyle that promotes inner-peace and empowerment to live a more satisfying and purpose-driven life. We will do this by moving through past, negative beliefs, traumas, patterns and other barriers to true expression. Through Guided Reflection, we will explore how connecting with your innate wisdom can inform this one precious lifetime.
Ever struggle with over thinking, or feeling disconnected from yourself or the world around you? Let's work together to create a life sourced from wholeness. I guide others to deepen their connection with self, soul and spirit to gain new awareness and develop a lifestyle that promotes inner-peace and empowerment to live a more satisfying and purpose-driven life. We will do this by moving through past, negative beliefs, traumas, patterns and other barriers to true expression. Through Guided Reflection, we will explore how connecting with your innate wisdom can inform this one precious lifetime.
Holistic Integration
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Gainesville, FL 32601
Whether you’re navigating relational dynamics, grief and loss, exploring your identity, or seeking to make profound shifts in your life, I am here to guide and support you every step of the way. I am dedicated to helping individuals navigate life’s transitions, relational challenges, and the complexities of self-discovery. My work focuses on empowering clients to explore attachment patterns, embrace sexuality, strengthen their relationships, deepen their self-awareness, and cultivate self-worth, joy, and purpose.
Whether you’re navigating relational dynamics, grief and loss, exploring your identity, or seeking to make profound shifts in your life, I am here to guide and support you every step of the way. I am dedicated to helping individuals navigate life’s transitions, relational challenges, and the complexities of self-discovery. My work focuses on empowering clients to explore attachment patterns, embrace sexuality, strengthen their relationships, deepen their self-awareness, and cultivate self-worth, joy, and purpose.
Chris Kazachkova
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Gainesville, FL 32653
Therapy can be immensely helpful whether you are struggling in your relationships, at work, with low mood, or anxiety. I enjoy helping people treat a multitude of concerns such as anxiety and depression, stress, relationship issues, trauma, life transitions, addiction/substance use concerns, perinatal mental health, and pregnancy loss. Sessions will be individually tailored to the needs and expectations of each unique client. I use a variety of therapeutic interventions during my sessions. I am comfortable meeting you where you currently are in order for us to move forward together.
Therapy can be immensely helpful whether you are struggling in your relationships, at work, with low mood, or anxiety. I enjoy helping people treat a multitude of concerns such as anxiety and depression, stress, relationship issues, trauma, life transitions, addiction/substance use concerns, perinatal mental health, and pregnancy loss. Sessions will be individually tailored to the needs and expectations of each unique client. I use a variety of therapeutic interventions during my sessions. I am comfortable meeting you where you currently are in order for us to move forward together.
Welcome to the first step in your journey in self-awareness and personal growth! I am looking forward to connecting with you! I believe that everyone can use an objective and non-judgmental person to listen to them and assist them in working through issues and patterns that often keep us from feeling happy and satisfied with our lives. I provide a positive and supportive environment and utilize strategies from different modalities. My outlook as a counselor is strength-based, and I believe in building on our strengths, while recognizing our weaknesses, in order to reach our full potential.
Welcome to the first step in your journey in self-awareness and personal growth! I am looking forward to connecting with you! I believe that everyone can use an objective and non-judgmental person to listen to them and assist them in working through issues and patterns that often keep us from feeling happy and satisfied with our lives. I provide a positive and supportive environment and utilize strategies from different modalities. My outlook as a counselor is strength-based, and I believe in building on our strengths, while recognizing our weaknesses, in order to reach our full potential.
I am a compassionate and dedicated Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with a deep commitment to helping individuals and couples navigate life's challenges. With nearly twenty years of experience in the mental health field, I specialize in supporting individuals and couples who are facing a wide range of concerns, including anxiety, depression, panic, trauma, self-esteem issues, family challenges, addiction, and more. In the initial sessions, you can expect a safe space to express their reasons for seeking therapy, allowing me to gain insight into your experiences and tailor the healing process to your specific needs.
I am a compassionate and dedicated Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with a deep commitment to helping individuals and couples navigate life's challenges. With nearly twenty years of experience in the mental health field, I specialize in supporting individuals and couples who are facing a wide range of concerns, including anxiety, depression, panic, trauma, self-esteem issues, family challenges, addiction, and more. In the initial sessions, you can expect a safe space to express their reasons for seeking therapy, allowing me to gain insight into your experiences and tailor the healing process to your specific needs.
Micki Nodurft-Luck
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Gainesville, FL 32607
There may be times that your life just doesn't seem to be working despite your best efforts and intentions. This may show up in a variety of ways, such as, a sense of meaninglessness or feelings of being stuck in a dead-end job, relationship or destructive habit. Repetitive patterns of thinking and the idea that you should know what to do frequently "holds you in place". In my experience, the fresh insights you are seeking to move you forward in your life can often be discovered when you are given the space, time and support to hear them.
There may be times that your life just doesn't seem to be working despite your best efforts and intentions. This may show up in a variety of ways, such as, a sense of meaninglessness or feelings of being stuck in a dead-end job, relationship or destructive habit. Repetitive patterns of thinking and the idea that you should know what to do frequently "holds you in place". In my experience, the fresh insights you are seeking to move you forward in your life can often be discovered when you are given the space, time and support to hear them.
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Number of Therapists in Alachua County, FL
500+
Average cost per session
$147
Therapists in Alachua County, FL who prioritize treating:
| 93% | Anxiety |
| 87% | Depression |
| 79% | Self Esteem |
| 77% | Relationship Issues |
| 74% | Coping Skills |
| 74% | Stress |
| 69% | Trauma and PTSD |
Average years in practice
12 Years
Top 3 insurances accepted
| 90% | Aetna |
| 75% | Cigna and Evernorth |
| 74% | UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH |
How Therapists in Alachua County, FL see their clients
| 55% | In Person and Online | |
| 45% | Online Only |
Gender breakdown
| 80% | Female | |
| 17% | Male | |
| 3% | Non-Binary |