Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA) Therapists in Jacksonville, FL
The directors of Beacon Pediatric Behavioral Health (BPBH), Dr. Adrienne DeSantis King, and Dr. Paras Nabizadeh, welcome you! BPBH has a team of Psychologists, Therapists, and Behavior Analysts, with speech, PT, and OT services provided by our partner agency on site! We specialize in evaluating and treating Autism Spectrum Disorders, ADHD, Oppositional Defiant Disorder, and disruptive behavior concerns, as well as anxiety, depression, mood dysregulation, adjustment problems, and/or learning difficulties for children 18 mo-18 yrs of age. The FASTEST way to get started is to complete the new client inquiry at WWW.BeaconPediatric.com!
The directors of Beacon Pediatric Behavioral Health (BPBH), Dr. Adrienne DeSantis King, and Dr. Paras Nabizadeh, welcome you! BPBH has a team of Psychologists, Therapists, and Behavior Analysts, with speech, PT, and OT services provided by our partner agency on site! We specialize in evaluating and treating Autism Spectrum Disorders, ADHD, Oppositional Defiant Disorder, and disruptive behavior concerns, as well as anxiety, depression, mood dysregulation, adjustment problems, and/or learning difficulties for children 18 mo-18 yrs of age. The FASTEST way to get started is to complete the new client inquiry at WWW.BeaconPediatric.com!
I am a dedicated Registered Social Worker Intern (RCSWI) with over 3 years of experience in the field. Specializing in working with children, families, and adults, I have proven skills in mental health counseling, crisis intervention, group sessions, and more. I am passionate about helping individuals overcome challenges related to anxiety, depression, family issues, relationship issues, stress, life transitions, and more.
I am a dedicated Registered Social Worker Intern (RCSWI) with over 3 years of experience in the field. Specializing in working with children, families, and adults, I have proven skills in mental health counseling, crisis intervention, group sessions, and more. I am passionate about helping individuals overcome challenges related to anxiety, depression, family issues, relationship issues, stress, life transitions, and more.
Sometimes we notice the same challenges showing up in our personal or work life, leaving us feeling drained or frustrated by our reactions with family, friends, or coworkers. You don’t have to face this alone. Together, we can gently explore these patterns, increase understanding, and discover ways to respond that feel calmer, clearer, and more aligned with who you want to be. Remember too...therapy doesn't have to be overwhelming, boring or stressful!
Sometimes we notice the same challenges showing up in our personal or work life, leaving us feeling drained or frustrated by our reactions with family, friends, or coworkers. You don’t have to face this alone. Together, we can gently explore these patterns, increase understanding, and discover ways to respond that feel calmer, clearer, and more aligned with who you want to be. Remember too...therapy doesn't have to be overwhelming, boring or stressful!
Hey, there. Are you struggling with major life changes, emotional distress/trauma, or wanting to address behavior patterns that are causing strain in your life? I can help you work through these issues with reflective, empathic and non-judgmental therapy. I have a strong belief in the healing power of the therapeutic alliance. I strive to create a space of trust, safety and mutual respect. Life is hard enough as it is-getting support shouldn't be! I believe we can ALL use some support, validation, and empathy while learning new ways to cope and enjoy life, find peace and enjoy personal growth and confidence.
Hey, there. Are you struggling with major life changes, emotional distress/trauma, or wanting to address behavior patterns that are causing strain in your life? I can help you work through these issues with reflective, empathic and non-judgmental therapy. I have a strong belief in the healing power of the therapeutic alliance. I strive to create a space of trust, safety and mutual respect. Life is hard enough as it is-getting support shouldn't be! I believe we can ALL use some support, validation, and empathy while learning new ways to cope and enjoy life, find peace and enjoy personal growth and confidence.
I have extensive experience working with children and adolescents in various capacities across development. I specialize in completing developmental, diagnostic and psychoeducational evaluations. Evaluations I complete are often looking to rule out the presence of diagnoses that include Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), learning concerns, oppositional defiant disorder, anxiety, and depression, among others. I also provide therapy for children and their parents for a range of emotional and behavioral needs. A focus is given to skill development, both for children and parents.
I have extensive experience working with children and adolescents in various capacities across development. I specialize in completing developmental, diagnostic and psychoeducational evaluations. Evaluations I complete are often looking to rule out the presence of diagnoses that include Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), learning concerns, oppositional defiant disorder, anxiety, and depression, among others. I also provide therapy for children and their parents for a range of emotional and behavioral needs. A focus is given to skill development, both for children and parents.
My ideal client is a young adult who feels overwhelmed by their emotions and unsure how to cope. They may struggle with anxiety, depression, trauma, self-harm urges, or intense mood swings, and often feel misunderstood or “too much.” They want relief from emotional pain, healthier relationships, and tools to manage daily life without constant crisis. At their core, they’re seeking safety, validation, and practical skills to feel more in control, build resilience, and move toward a life that feels stable, meaningful, and aligned with who they want to be.
My ideal client is a young adult who feels overwhelmed by their emotions and unsure how to cope. They may struggle with anxiety, depression, trauma, self-harm urges, or intense mood swings, and often feel misunderstood or “too much.” They want relief from emotional pain, healthier relationships, and tools to manage daily life without constant crisis. At their core, they’re seeking safety, validation, and practical skills to feel more in control, build resilience, and move toward a life that feels stable, meaningful, and aligned with who they want to be.
Are you experiencing feelings of abandonment, rejection, worthlessness, helplessness and hopelessness. Are you at a crossroad in life and you don't know what to do? Do you feel like your relationship seems stagnant? Whether your struggles are trauma, grief, relationships, self-esteem, depression, anxiety or any other mental health issues I would love to help you. I will use the experience I've gained through previous employment along with my education and the guidance of the Holy Spirit to equip you with the necessary tools to make the best decisions that will enhance your life to the maximum potential.
Are you experiencing feelings of abandonment, rejection, worthlessness, helplessness and hopelessness. Are you at a crossroad in life and you don't know what to do? Do you feel like your relationship seems stagnant? Whether your struggles are trauma, grief, relationships, self-esteem, depression, anxiety or any other mental health issues I would love to help you. I will use the experience I've gained through previous employment along with my education and the guidance of the Holy Spirit to equip you with the necessary tools to make the best decisions that will enhance your life to the maximum potential.
Vanessa Albergo Counseling & Coaching, PLLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
1 Endorsed
Online Only
Hello, my name is Vanessa, and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, licensed in Florida, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, and South Carolina. I am bilingual in English and Spanish, and I provide counseling in both languages to best support my clients’ needs. My professional background in mental health began during my undergraduate and graduate studies, where I gained experience working with children through the Department of Children & Families, with older adults in skilled nursing facilities, and with adolescents in group homes. Over the years, I have expanded my work to include diverse populations and settings.
Hello, my name is Vanessa, and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, licensed in Florida, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, and South Carolina. I am bilingual in English and Spanish, and I provide counseling in both languages to best support my clients’ needs. My professional background in mental health began during my undergraduate and graduate studies, where I gained experience working with children through the Department of Children & Families, with older adults in skilled nursing facilities, and with adolescents in group homes. Over the years, I have expanded my work to include diverse populations and settings.
Helping Individuals, Couples + Families Feel Safe, Less Stress, Energized + Live their Best Life - Welcome to Serene Mind Counseling, where we are dedicated to helping individuals, couples, and families thrive in their lives and relationships. If you're feeling overwhelmed, stressed, or stuck, you've come to the right place. Our compassionate team of therapists and coaches in Tampa and Jacksonville is here to support you on your journey towards greater well-being, fulfillment, and happiness.
Helping Individuals, Couples + Families Feel Safe, Less Stress, Energized + Live their Best Life - Welcome to Serene Mind Counseling, where we are dedicated to helping individuals, couples, and families thrive in their lives and relationships. If you're feeling overwhelmed, stressed, or stuck, you've come to the right place. Our compassionate team of therapists and coaches in Tampa and Jacksonville is here to support you on your journey towards greater well-being, fulfillment, and happiness.
Love "The first duty of love is to listen." When someone truly listens the problems come to light and can be healed, resolved. Your unique capabilities and telling of your story in the ways you choose to resolve what brings you here are highly valued in the counseling process. I may use assessments and diagnoses but may also help with adjustment or not need to label. I assess the problem and offer researched solutions proven to work. I use a variety of therapies, including a person centered approach and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. I also offer Equine and Canine Assisted therapy. I offer tele-therapy and remote video counseling.
Love "The first duty of love is to listen." When someone truly listens the problems come to light and can be healed, resolved. Your unique capabilities and telling of your story in the ways you choose to resolve what brings you here are highly valued in the counseling process. I may use assessments and diagnoses but may also help with adjustment or not need to label. I assess the problem and offer researched solutions proven to work. I use a variety of therapies, including a person centered approach and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. I also offer Equine and Canine Assisted therapy. I offer tele-therapy and remote video counseling.
My ideal client is a child, teen, or young adult who is navigating emotional, behavioral, or school-based challenges. As a Licensed Psychologist, I provide compassionate, evidence-based support tailored to individual strengths and needs for various conditions. Many families also want help navigating school supports like 504 Plans or IEPs so their child can succeed academically, emotionally, and socially. I love school advocacy. I offer individual therapy, parent support, and school consultation. Together, our goal is to reduce stress, be supportive, enhance relationships, and build skills tailored to the individual.
My ideal client is a child, teen, or young adult who is navigating emotional, behavioral, or school-based challenges. As a Licensed Psychologist, I provide compassionate, evidence-based support tailored to individual strengths and needs for various conditions. Many families also want help navigating school supports like 504 Plans or IEPs so their child can succeed academically, emotionally, and socially. I love school advocacy. I offer individual therapy, parent support, and school consultation. Together, our goal is to reduce stress, be supportive, enhance relationships, and build skills tailored to the individual.
Are you feeling overwhelmed by stress, trapped in constant worry, or weighed down by sadness that won’t lift? Do you find yourself going through the motions while longing to feel like yourself again? Stress, anxiety, and depression can make life feel smaller—but they do not have to define who you are or where you’re headed.
What if this chapter is not a dead end, but a turning point? These struggles can be invitations to slow down, reconnect, and learn new ways of caring for yourself. Healing is not about fixing what’s broken—it’s about rediscovering your strength and creating space for growth.
Are you feeling overwhelmed by stress, trapped in constant worry, or weighed down by sadness that won’t lift? Do you find yourself going through the motions while longing to feel like yourself again? Stress, anxiety, and depression can make life feel smaller—but they do not have to define who you are or where you’re headed.
What if this chapter is not a dead end, but a turning point? These struggles can be invitations to slow down, reconnect, and learn new ways of caring for yourself. Healing is not about fixing what’s broken—it’s about rediscovering your strength and creating space for growth.
Understanding what drives people—and what holds them back—has always been my strength. I take a thoughtful approach to therapy, exploring your life story, relationships, coping strategies, and thinking patterns. I’m skilled at figuring out what makes people tick and how to shift what’s not working. Many clients come in feeling stuck or overwhelmed without knowing exactly why. Whether you’re feeling anxious, depressed, stuck, struggling with stress, or wanting more from life or relationships, I help you create meaningful, lasting change. Therapy with me is collaborative, practical, and focused on insight, clarity, and real progress.
Understanding what drives people—and what holds them back—has always been my strength. I take a thoughtful approach to therapy, exploring your life story, relationships, coping strategies, and thinking patterns. I’m skilled at figuring out what makes people tick and how to shift what’s not working. Many clients come in feeling stuck or overwhelmed without knowing exactly why. Whether you’re feeling anxious, depressed, stuck, struggling with stress, or wanting more from life or relationships, I help you create meaningful, lasting change. Therapy with me is collaborative, practical, and focused on insight, clarity, and real progress.
Book a free consultation with me now by clicking on my website! Are you feeling stuck in negative thoughts, intense emotions, or behavioral patterns that don't serve your best interest? Are you hoping to build more meaning and joy in your life? You may feel hesitant about reaching out for help, especially with pressure from all directions to "have it all together". I'm here to join you on this journey to discover healing and build a balanced life.
Book a free consultation with me now by clicking on my website! Are you feeling stuck in negative thoughts, intense emotions, or behavioral patterns that don't serve your best interest? Are you hoping to build more meaning and joy in your life? You may feel hesitant about reaching out for help, especially with pressure from all directions to "have it all together". I'm here to join you on this journey to discover healing and build a balanced life.
Welcome! You’re ready to ask for help, but perhaps finding it difficult to find a caring professional that can work with your busy schedule. I work with adults and teenagers seeking healing and support for mood disorders, anxiety, trauma or life transitions. I am currently scheduling with clients from Florida via telehealth in the evenings and Saturday mornings.
Welcome! You’re ready to ask for help, but perhaps finding it difficult to find a caring professional that can work with your busy schedule. I work with adults and teenagers seeking healing and support for mood disorders, anxiety, trauma or life transitions. I am currently scheduling with clients from Florida via telehealth in the evenings and Saturday mornings.
Book a free consultation with me now by clicking on my website! Are you feeling stuck in negative thoughts, intense emotions, or behavioral patterns that don't serve your best interest? Are you hoping to build more meaning and joy in your life? You may feel hesitant about reaching out for help, especially with pressure from all directions to "have it all together". I'm here to join you on this journey to discover healing and build a balanced life.
Book a free consultation with me now by clicking on my website! Are you feeling stuck in negative thoughts, intense emotions, or behavioral patterns that don't serve your best interest? Are you hoping to build more meaning and joy in your life? You may feel hesitant about reaching out for help, especially with pressure from all directions to "have it all together". I'm here to join you on this journey to discover healing and build a balanced life.
Seeking a therapist who truly understands your complex needs? My practice is dedicated to providing specialized, client-centered care designed to help you not just cope, but thrive.
My areas of expertise include:
Mood & Anxiety: Depression, General Anxiety, Panic, Stress Management.
Life Transitions & Identity: LGBTQ+ issues, Multicultural concerns, Child/Teen stressors, Trauma recovery.
Relationships: Couples counseling and navigating conflict.
Ready to find clarity and build a fulfilling life? Reach out today to schedule a consultation.
Seeking a therapist who truly understands your complex needs? My practice is dedicated to providing specialized, client-centered care designed to help you not just cope, but thrive.
My areas of expertise include:
Mood & Anxiety: Depression, General Anxiety, Panic, Stress Management.
Life Transitions & Identity: LGBTQ+ issues, Multicultural concerns, Child/Teen stressors, Trauma recovery.
Relationships: Couples counseling and navigating conflict.
Ready to find clarity and build a fulfilling life? Reach out today to schedule a consultation.
Waiting for answers when your child is struggling can feel unbearable. You know your child needs support now, yet you are likely facing 18-to-24-month waitlists at major centers for the evaluations they need. At Milestones Child Psychology, we believe waiting two years for critical developmental services is unacceptable. We founded our practice to change that narrative, offering "gold standard," hospital-quality neuropsychological evaluations with a turnaround time of just approximately three weeks.
Waiting for answers when your child is struggling can feel unbearable. You know your child needs support now, yet you are likely facing 18-to-24-month waitlists at major centers for the evaluations they need. At Milestones Child Psychology, we believe waiting two years for critical developmental services is unacceptable. We founded our practice to change that narrative, offering "gold standard," hospital-quality neuropsychological evaluations with a turnaround time of just approximately three weeks.
My name is Byron Beall. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA). I have years of experience working with a wide range of populations including adults and families in all settings. I have experience working in diverse settings, ranging from a prison to group homes, schools, hospitals, private practice and family homes. I have experience as a bereavement director where I provided grief counseling.
My name is Byron Beall. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA). I have years of experience working with a wide range of populations including adults and families in all settings. I have experience working in diverse settings, ranging from a prison to group homes, schools, hospitals, private practice and family homes. I have experience as a bereavement director where I provided grief counseling.
I am a senior clinical psychologist and Emeritus Professor of Psychology. My training includes B.S., M.A., and Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from the University of Pittsburgh with internship in Veterans Affairs Hospitals. I completed specialized postdoctoral training in behavior modification at Stony Brook University. My orientation is cognitive behavioral therapy emphasizing changing current problematic behaviors. Medications are rarely recommended in this approach. My experience includes working with a variety of clients and supervising doctoral trainees in outpatient and inpatient settings and university counseling centers.
I am a senior clinical psychologist and Emeritus Professor of Psychology. My training includes B.S., M.A., and Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from the University of Pittsburgh with internship in Veterans Affairs Hospitals. I completed specialized postdoctoral training in behavior modification at Stony Brook University. My orientation is cognitive behavioral therapy emphasizing changing current problematic behaviors. Medications are rarely recommended in this approach. My experience includes working with a variety of clients and supervising doctoral trainees in outpatient and inpatient settings and university counseling centers.
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Who is ABA therapy for?
ABA therapy is most widely applied to teach basic behavioral, communication, and social skills to children with autism spectrum disorder and other developmental disorders. It may also be used to help people undergoing rehabilitation following brain injury. It uses reward-based learning techniques to impart essential life skills. ABA is also used in the treatment of some other conditions. One is Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) , to help children overcome difficulties with concentration and controlling impulsive behaviors. For people with Obsessive Compulsive Disorders, it is sometimes used to help them overcome compulsive behavior. ABA therapy is also sometimes used in cases of PTSD, to help people turn to positive behaviours when they have experiences that trigger distressing memories.
Why do people need ABA?
Children with autism and other developmental disorders need ABA therapy as a way to learn how to communicate and engage with others, improve their general ability to function and lead fulfilling lives, and diminish dangerous behaviors. The techniques used in ABA therapy are based on established principles of learning, and positive reinforcement—supplying earned rewards—is an important strategy for motivating positive behaviour change.
What happens in ABA therapy?
The first thing that happens in ABA therapy is an evaluation of the child in service of developing a treatment plan. The therapist meets with the child’s parent(s) in order to learn about the family and the child, assesses the child’s behavior and ability level, and then creates a plan tailored to the specific needs of that person. Once the treatment goals are established, the skills to be learned are broken down into small, component steps. Treatment sessions focus on learning and practicing each step, and furnishing meaningful rewards as steps are learned, behaviors are spontaneously implemented, and goals are accomplished. ABA therapists also train caregivers and families so that behavioral progress occurs beyond the clinical setting.
What problems does ABA therapy treat?
One of the primary goals of ABA therapy is to decrease the outbursts and other nonproductive behaviors of children with autism. At the same time, ABA aims to remedy language deficits and help such children learn how to communicate successfully. ABA therapy helps children learn age-appropriate social skills and gain skills, such as attention and focus, that are necessary for school.