Therapists in Jacksonville, FL

I enjoy working with adolescents and adults who are experiencing concerns with, but not limited to, disordered eating, eating disorders, and body image concerns; anxiety; depression; self-esteem; critical self-talk; relationships, including with family; and interpersonal communication. I am grateful for the opportunity to join individuals, couples, and families on their journeys toward understanding, growth, freedom and empowerment.

My goal as a therapist is to find solutions that work for you on an individual basis, helping you to discover the true potential of your life. There may be no magic button or quick-fix solution when it comes to changing things from the past that have been difficult. What we can do is work together to find understanding and resolution in the difficult areas of your life and in the challenges you have to face. Through various techniques and approaches that have proven results, we’ll be able to identify the behaviors and thoughts that might be holding you back from living your best life, and finding meaning in your everyday life.

Hope. I hear that so much in therapy. Is there hope? Will things get better? My answer is there will always be hope. Hope brought you to this website. Hope motivates us and with the help of a therapeutic alliance provides insight and a course foward. My goal is to teach you tools and provide a environment in which you feel secure in sharing your experiences.

Most therapists wish for clients who quickly puts out effort in therapy; who persist, who will be accountable for therapeutic assignments, and who are honest with their therapist. Realistically, not everyone has all of these traits; but overtime with professional assistance, they can develop. I will be patient with you; at the same time I will gently lead you towards a better version of yourself.

Feeling overwhelmed? Nothing is going as planned? Relationships appear to be unfulfilling? Kids won't act right? Stuck between hating your job and needing to pay bills? Negative thoughts won't go away? No one understands you? Dreams are over deferred? Support system seems non-existent? Need someone to talk to and provide some guidance? Allow me to help provide some light at the end of the tunnel. Lets explore your thoughts and theories on how to live the life you've always wanted for yourself.

My work is grounded in compassion and support while offering specialized expertise in psychological assessment to understand the whole person in his or her context. I conduct psychological testing, pre-employment evaluations, fitness for duty assessments, bariatric surgery evaluations, and write letters of support for gender affirming surgery.

Anxiety and depression problems can significantly impact your life and prevent you from reaching your true potential. As an experienced psychotherapist, I help my clients overcome these problems and take back their lives. I understand the fear, lack of motivation, mistrust, hyper-vigilance, hopelessness, sadness, and other suffering these problems create. We will work together, using evidence-based practices like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Mindfulness-Based (MBCT) to reduce or eliminate these symptoms.

Do you wake up in the morning feeling empty, tired, and unmotivated? Are you struggling with issues related to your past, uncontrollable thoughts, anger, grief, communication, anxiety, or major life changes? Are you seeking a more loving, meaningful, and harmonious relationship with your partner and your loved ones but don't know how or what to do to improve it? There comes a time when help is needed from a licensed professional.

Are you experiencing sexual issues? Do you feel like nobody will understand? Whether you're not having enough, having too much, not enjoying the sex you're having, feeling embarrassed by the sex you wish you were having, or struggling to feel affirmed for your sexuality, we can work together to explore the solutions to these and other challenges. As a clinical mental health counselor and certified sex therapist, I can offer you the space and support to safely explore your relationship with your sexuality, including sexual intimacy, fantasies, identities, and behaviors.

Jenna has experience with diverse groups of clients including children, teens, and adults of various cultures, spiritual beliefs, and genders. She has experience treating clients facing a wide variety of challenges such as mood disorders, anxiety disorders, behavior issues, and chronic pain. She has been privileged to work with clients and families dealing with terminal illnesses, grief, and bereavement.

I approach counseling with a trauma-informed perspective and 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 well-being, contentment, and meaningful connection. While there are many factors that may interrupt your ability to live life fully, my goal is to help you identify, understand, and resolve your own unique life stressors.

Our team is comprised of Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBA) with decades of experience. We specialize in working with individuals who have intensive problem behaviors. Our methods are research driven and based on the latest research in applied behavior analysis (ABA). We conduct therapy sessions for clients in the clinic, in the home and in the community to help where they need it. In addition to ABA we also can provide Speech Therapy, Occupational Therapy and Early Intervention Services to the greater Jacksonville area. Take a virtual tour of our facility at www.shiningstarsaba.com

Change your thoughts and you change your world were words of wisdom spoken so eloquently by Norman Vincent Peale. I believe our thoughts, the manner in which we process our surroundings, have great impact on our emotions and are the root of our actions. I believe awareness of our thoughts and how we choose to process them can change the trajectory of our outcomes. I have experience working with women before, during, and after pregnancy, and working with patients with new and/or chronic medical diagnoses. I also have experience working with foster care, adoptions, birth mothers, and potential adoptive parents.

A sense of healing, empowerment, control, and newly found self-confidence are amongst the best feelings that we can experience in life. Stressors, trauma, toxicity, and confusion can take all of those things away from us. We are all capable of losing a sense of hope, meaning, and regulation. We can feel angry, sad, bitter, and lost and sometimes not know exactly why. I do believe everyone has the potential to conquer their demons and if you're in a position where you are ready for change and long term recovery then I would like to be there to support that feeling and offer guidance towards a better life.

Quentina Lewis is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 4 years of experience with Substance Use Disorder, depression, anxiety . Quentina treats patient between the ages of 18 and 80 Solution Focused Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in her approach with clients. Quentina has extensive experience counseling adults, seniors, and Veterans in both clinical and outpatient settings.