Alcohol Use Therapists in Jacksonville, FL
As a practical, interactive, solution-focused therapist, my treatment approach is to provide support and practical feedback to help clients resolve current problems and long-standing patterns. With sensitivity and compassion, I help clients find solutions to a wide range of life challenges and psychological issues. Blending conventional and alternative approaches, I draw on a variety of styles and techniques to incorporate what will be most helpful for each client. I work with each client to help them build on their strengths to identify and achieve life goals. I specialize in individual therapy, marital/couples therapy, family therapy, and parenting.
As a practical, interactive, solution-focused therapist, my treatment approach is to provide support and practical feedback to help clients resolve current problems and long-standing patterns. With sensitivity and compassion, I help clients find solutions to a wide range of life challenges and psychological issues. Blending conventional and alternative approaches, I draw on a variety of styles and techniques to incorporate what will be most helpful for each client. I work with each client to help them build on their strengths to identify and achieve life goals. I specialize in individual therapy, marital/couples therapy, family therapy, and parenting.
Most people I work with are holding things together on the outside while everything feels like it’s slipping underneath. You may be managing work, relationships, or legal stress while struggling with addiction. It’s exhausting to keep going like this. I work with capable, responsible individuals in that position. Over 20 years ago, I was given the chance to turn my life around through treatment. I remember the doubt and fear. Together, we get practical, slow things down, and build a clear path forward, especially when things feel like they’re on the line.
Most people I work with are holding things together on the outside while everything feels like it’s slipping underneath. You may be managing work, relationships, or legal stress while struggling with addiction. It’s exhausting to keep going like this. I work with capable, responsible individuals in that position. Over 20 years ago, I was given the chance to turn my life around through treatment. I remember the doubt and fear. Together, we get practical, slow things down, and build a clear path forward, especially when things feel like they’re on the line.
I’m James, a licensed therapist who approaches this profession with focus and intention because I understand what’s at stake when life, relationships, or internal struggles begin to feel overwhelming. Whether you’re coming in on your own or as a couple, chances are something important isn’t working. My role is to guide you through the struggle and provide insight and support every step of the way.
I’m James, a licensed therapist who approaches this profession with focus and intention because I understand what’s at stake when life, relationships, or internal struggles begin to feel overwhelming. Whether you’re coming in on your own or as a couple, chances are something important isn’t working. My role is to guide you through the struggle and provide insight and support every step of the way.
People often describe me as down to earth and easy to talk to which helps clients open up and work through issues more deeply. Using evidence-based approaches, I draw on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), mindfulness and humanistic psychology to help clients move forward in meaningful ways. From my experience, I've realized that people can get stuck in negative patterns due to childhood experiences and mindset. In a holistic way, I tailor therapy for the inner work needed to shift beliefs and mindset to become aligned with your goals while considering various facets that contribute.
People often describe me as down to earth and easy to talk to which helps clients open up and work through issues more deeply. Using evidence-based approaches, I draw on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), mindfulness and humanistic psychology to help clients move forward in meaningful ways. From my experience, I've realized that people can get stuck in negative patterns due to childhood experiences and mindset. In a holistic way, I tailor therapy for the inner work needed to shift beliefs and mindset to become aligned with your goals while considering various facets that contribute.
Welcome. As a therapist my mission is to provide a safe and compassionate space for individuals struggling with traumatic experiences, substance use, or eating disorder. I believe in the power of empathy and understanding, and I am committed to walking alongside my clients on their journey to healing and recovery.
Welcome. As a therapist my mission is to provide a safe and compassionate space for individuals struggling with traumatic experiences, substance use, or eating disorder. I believe in the power of empathy and understanding, and I am committed to walking alongside my clients on their journey to healing and recovery.
If school, life changes, or anxiety feel overwhelming and you’re not sure where to start, you’re not alone. I work with teens, college students, and young adults who feel stressed, stuck, or unsure of their direction while navigating academic pressure, life transitions, and independence. With 25 years of experience, my approach is calm, supportive, and down-to-earth. Together, we’ll build practical coping skills, reduce overthinking and anxiety, strengthen confidence, and help you feel more grounded, balanced, and clear about what’s next.
If school, life changes, or anxiety feel overwhelming and you’re not sure where to start, you’re not alone. I work with teens, college students, and young adults who feel stressed, stuck, or unsure of their direction while navigating academic pressure, life transitions, and independence. With 25 years of experience, my approach is calm, supportive, and down-to-earth. Together, we’ll build practical coping skills, reduce overthinking and anxiety, strengthen confidence, and help you feel more grounded, balanced, and clear about what’s next.
You may feel overwhelmed by life’s challenges, stuck in unhealthy patterns of behavior, disconnected from your true self or unable to experience the sense of fulfillment you long for. My clients often come to therapy seeking relief from emotional distress, seek to gain better coping strategies, and a greater sense of control over their lives. Together, we will explore the deeper causes of your struggles in order to create lasting and positive change.
You may feel overwhelmed by life’s challenges, stuck in unhealthy patterns of behavior, disconnected from your true self or unable to experience the sense of fulfillment you long for. My clients often come to therapy seeking relief from emotional distress, seek to gain better coping strategies, and a greater sense of control over their lives. Together, we will explore the deeper causes of your struggles in order to create lasting and positive change.
Your 20s and early 30s can feel like a constant transition - starting careers, ending relationships, moving cities, questioning who you are and what you actually want. Maybe you have it together on the outside, but inside feel anxious, stuck, or unsure how to build meaningful connections. I specialize in working with young adults navigating this season of change. Many of my clients struggle with overthinking, people-pleasing, addictive behaviors, or feeling “behind” compared to their peers. Together we build practical tools to manage anxiety and stress while gently exploring the deeper patterns shaping your relationships and choices
Your 20s and early 30s can feel like a constant transition - starting careers, ending relationships, moving cities, questioning who you are and what you actually want. Maybe you have it together on the outside, but inside feel anxious, stuck, or unsure how to build meaningful connections. I specialize in working with young adults navigating this season of change. Many of my clients struggle with overthinking, people-pleasing, addictive behaviors, or feeling “behind” compared to their peers. Together we build practical tools to manage anxiety and stress while gently exploring the deeper patterns shaping your relationships and choices
Do you have high functioning anxiety, depression or addiction? Medical issues can also create extra stress. OR Maybe you’re just feeling stuck and not sure you are doing this thing called LIFE right...Finding the right counselor is a crucial first step, and I’m here to offer a judgment-free, understanding and comfortable space for us to work this stuff out! Together, we’ll explore what’s bringing you here, and I’ll listen with the aim of earning your trust. We’ll focus on your strengths and goals and we'll explore options to create a personalized plan to move forward. My approach is warm and sensitive! LGBTQ/multi-culture friendly!
Do you have high functioning anxiety, depression or addiction? Medical issues can also create extra stress. OR Maybe you’re just feeling stuck and not sure you are doing this thing called LIFE right...Finding the right counselor is a crucial first step, and I’m here to offer a judgment-free, understanding and comfortable space for us to work this stuff out! Together, we’ll explore what’s bringing you here, and I’ll listen with the aim of earning your trust. We’ll focus on your strengths and goals and we'll explore options to create a personalized plan to move forward. My approach is warm and sensitive! LGBTQ/multi-culture friendly!
Are you ready to start your healing journey and work through the challenges holding you back? I work with individuals who are navigating struggles like trauma, addiction, anxiety, depression, or relationship difficulties and are seeking a safe, supportive space to process their experiences. Together, we’ll work to understand and heal from the past, build resilience, improve self-esteem, manage emotions, and foster healthier relationships. If this sounds like the kind of support you’re looking for, I’m here to help you take the next step toward meaningful change. Let’s get started.
Are you ready to start your healing journey and work through the challenges holding you back? I work with individuals who are navigating struggles like trauma, addiction, anxiety, depression, or relationship difficulties and are seeking a safe, supportive space to process their experiences. Together, we’ll work to understand and heal from the past, build resilience, improve self-esteem, manage emotions, and foster healthier relationships. If this sounds like the kind of support you’re looking for, I’m here to help you take the next step toward meaningful change. Let’s get started.
I strongly believe you are the expert of your life. However at times life itself gets in the way and we tend to only see what is missing, the half empty glass. Then, we begin to doubt ourselves and with time without attending to ourselves some of the feelings can be: feeling overwhelmed, burnout, anxious, depressed, worried, body pain for no reason to name a few.
I strongly believe you are the expert of your life. However at times life itself gets in the way and we tend to only see what is missing, the half empty glass. Then, we begin to doubt ourselves and with time without attending to ourselves some of the feelings can be: feeling overwhelmed, burnout, anxious, depressed, worried, body pain for no reason to name a few.
Life can sometimes feel overwhelming, leaving you drained, anxious, or unheard. If you’ve been struggling to express yourself or feel like your voice doesn’t matter, you are not alone. I work with clients facing anxiety, trauma, relationship challenges, and daily stressors, and I believe you deserve to feel supported and validated. My goal is to create a safe, compassionate space where your needs are honored. Together, we’ll work toward healing, balance, and growth—helping you pour back into your own cup and step into the best version of yourself.
Life can sometimes feel overwhelming, leaving you drained, anxious, or unheard. If you’ve been struggling to express yourself or feel like your voice doesn’t matter, you are not alone. I work with clients facing anxiety, trauma, relationship challenges, and daily stressors, and I believe you deserve to feel supported and validated. My goal is to create a safe, compassionate space where your needs are honored. Together, we’ll work toward healing, balance, and growth—helping you pour back into your own cup and step into the best version of yourself.
It’s time to shake off the past and find your groove. I bring a genuine, down-to-earth approach to therapy and believe that laughter can be an important part of the healing process. Whether you’re feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or simply ready for something different, there’s no better time than now. Together, we can work through challenges like anxiety, depression, life transitions, insomnia, mood disorders, addiction, trauma, brain injuries and more. We’ll start wherever you are!
It’s time to shake off the past and find your groove. I bring a genuine, down-to-earth approach to therapy and believe that laughter can be an important part of the healing process. Whether you’re feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or simply ready for something different, there’s no better time than now. Together, we can work through challenges like anxiety, depression, life transitions, insomnia, mood disorders, addiction, trauma, brain injuries and more. We’ll start wherever you are!
You may be trying to hold it together on the outside while quietly struggling underneath. Or, you may feel completely broken. Your mind may feel nonstop, your emotions overwhelming, or you find yourself stuck in patterns you can’t break. Even when life seems O.K., something still feels off. You don’t have to carry that alone. I’m a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor with advanced training in addictions therapy, working with teens and adults navigating substance use, Anxiety, Depression, mood disorders, ADHD, grief, identity questions, and life transitions. Together, we’ll build clarity, stability, and meaningful change.
You may be trying to hold it together on the outside while quietly struggling underneath. Or, you may feel completely broken. Your mind may feel nonstop, your emotions overwhelming, or you find yourself stuck in patterns you can’t break. Even when life seems O.K., something still feels off. You don’t have to carry that alone. I’m a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor with advanced training in addictions therapy, working with teens and adults navigating substance use, Anxiety, Depression, mood disorders, ADHD, grief, identity questions, and life transitions. Together, we’ll build clarity, stability, and meaningful change.
Would you like to build a life that aligns with your values? If you're feeling stuck—in a relationship, in a pattern, or within yourself—therapy can help you move forward. I work with individuals and couples struggling with communication, boundaries, and recurring conflict. I also work well with men who struggle with anger, emotional reactivity, or feel skeptical about therapy. My approach is direct, practical, and respectful. Together, we identify patterns, build accountability, and create meaningful, lasting change.
Would you like to build a life that aligns with your values? If you're feeling stuck—in a relationship, in a pattern, or within yourself—therapy can help you move forward. I work with individuals and couples struggling with communication, boundaries, and recurring conflict. I also work well with men who struggle with anger, emotional reactivity, or feel skeptical about therapy. My approach is direct, practical, and respectful. Together, we identify patterns, build accountability, and create meaningful, lasting change.
Please Note - Offering Virtual Telehealth services only at this time -
I have a wide-ranging education background in counseling, receiving my Bachelor's degree in Psychology and Master's degree in Mental Health Counseling. I am experienced in helping with many concerns including, but not limited to; self concepts, mood disorders (anxiety, depression, etc), coping skills, effective communication skills, gender specific issues, family systems, body image, relapse prevention, chemical dependency, and anger management. I also offer Equine Assisted Therapy in both group & individual sessions
Please Note - Offering Virtual Telehealth services only at this time -
I have a wide-ranging education background in counseling, receiving my Bachelor's degree in Psychology and Master's degree in Mental Health Counseling. I am experienced in helping with many concerns including, but not limited to; self concepts, mood disorders (anxiety, depression, etc), coping skills, effective communication skills, gender specific issues, family systems, body image, relapse prevention, chemical dependency, and anger management. I also offer Equine Assisted Therapy in both group & individual sessions
Hi! You may have spent years in therapy talking about your trauma. You understand your story. You can name your wounds. And yet… you still feel anxious, disconnected, tense, or emotionally overwhelmed.
That’s because insight alone doesn’t always create healing.
Many traumatic experiences are not just stored in memory — they are held in the body and nervous system. Trauma can live in chronic tension, shallow breathing, a tight jaw, digestive issues, insomnia, or a body that never fully relaxes. If talk therapy hasn’t brought the relief you hoped for, it may be time for a different approach.
Hi! You may have spent years in therapy talking about your trauma. You understand your story. You can name your wounds. And yet… you still feel anxious, disconnected, tense, or emotionally overwhelmed.
That’s because insight alone doesn’t always create healing.
Many traumatic experiences are not just stored in memory — they are held in the body and nervous system. Trauma can live in chronic tension, shallow breathing, a tight jaw, digestive issues, insomnia, or a body that never fully relaxes. If talk therapy hasn’t brought the relief you hoped for, it may be time for a different approach.
I believe that each person has the potential to live the life they truly want and that lasting change is possible. As a strengths-based therapist, I help a client find their strengths are built on and utilized in therapy to help the client work through the difficulties they are experiencing. I create a space where you can tell me anything without fear of judgment or me telling you how you should live life. Therapy is an interactive process and it shouldn’t look the same for each person. I love helping people build their confidence and becoming more assertive. I want to help you build the skills to live your life to the fullest!
I believe that each person has the potential to live the life they truly want and that lasting change is possible. As a strengths-based therapist, I help a client find their strengths are built on and utilized in therapy to help the client work through the difficulties they are experiencing. I create a space where you can tell me anything without fear of judgment or me telling you how you should live life. Therapy is an interactive process and it shouldn’t look the same for each person. I love helping people build their confidence and becoming more assertive. I want to help you build the skills to live your life to the fullest!
As of March 1st, 2026 we are taking Florida Blue insurance. We specialize in couples counseling and treat all types of trauma. We are experienced in anxiety, depression, relationship issues, and all mental health disorders. We offer addiction services, including assessments, interventions and IPN classes.
As of March 1st, 2026 we are taking Florida Blue insurance. We specialize in couples counseling and treat all types of trauma. We are experienced in anxiety, depression, relationship issues, and all mental health disorders. We offer addiction services, including assessments, interventions and IPN classes.
If you are seeking confidential assistance with a life transition, need emotional support or new discoveries - let me help. I have 25 yrs of combined professional experience in corporate training and personal development. Using my dual education in Health Science and Psychotherapy, I employ evidence-based therapeutic approaches that address lifestyle behaviors, neurobiology and interpersonal relationship patterns. I have helped hundreds of clients identify ways to enhance their lives, careers and relationships. If you are not living the life you want to and feel you are ready to make some changes, take the first step and contact me.
If you are seeking confidential assistance with a life transition, need emotional support or new discoveries - let me help. I have 25 yrs of combined professional experience in corporate training and personal development. Using my dual education in Health Science and Psychotherapy, I employ evidence-based therapeutic approaches that address lifestyle behaviors, neurobiology and interpersonal relationship patterns. I have helped hundreds of clients identify ways to enhance their lives, careers and relationships. If you are not living the life you want to and feel you are ready to make some changes, take the first step and contact me.
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