Attachment-based Therapists in Jacksonville, FL

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.

I believe that WE are in charge of the story we tell ourselves about the world around us...we get to decide. I use an eclectic, integrative approach to personalize therapy to fit your needs. I view it a privilege to join with you on your journey towards healing, growth & relief from whatever struggle you are facing. I aim to balance encouragement & support with effective therapy; working to help you remove the wreckage standing in your way. Life is tough enough & sometimes we need someone to help us regain our strength & confidence, and help us get back on track.

I help women and men overcome anxiety, depression, loss, and relational difficulties. I specialize in empowering women by developing their self-worth and confidence through individual therapy, group therapy, and specialized retreats. My approach is an integration of psychodynamic and cognitive-behavioral modalities, which means I will explore the way you experienced the world from birth until present in order to identify habits and behaviors that have become roadblocks to living in alignment with the person you want to be. I utilize LifeMaps, a collaborative treatment plan where you can track progress and see your therapy notes.

LOCATIONS IN ALACHUA AND ORANGE PARK/JACKSONVILLE. Better Beginnings is Florida's premier practice specializing in mental health surrounding fertility, pregnancy, loss and early parenting years. Our levels of care include prenatal preparation, traditional weekly outpatient visits and Florida's first Mother/Baby Partial Hospitalization Program (an intensive, outpatient day program). All of our team have received additional training and education in working during the time of pregnancy and postpartum. We look forward to partnering with you in your care.

Has a cancer diagnosis turned your life upside down? Is cancer all you think about? Hearing those three words “you have cancer” is a gut punch that is difficult to process. Thoughts of scans, testing, treatment, and side effects can become overwhelming. Some people become paralyzed by fear and struggle to experience joy. Even after treatment is over, quality of life can be compromised. Are you living with fear of recurrence? Do you have survivors’ guilt? Do you feel like you should be now living a life filled with gratitude, but instead feel lost? Are you wondering what is that "new normal" they talk about? Do you just feel stuck?

My name is Anna Kennedy and I am a Licensed Therapist in Florida and Georgia. As the Sole Proprietor of Marigold Clinical, I want to empower you throughout your mental wellness journey. Life consists of hardships, triumphs, heartache and resolution. Regardless of where you are on your journey, you are not alone. Many of us struggle to cope with life's daily stressors and inevitable changes. I would be honored to walk alongside you wherever you are and wherever you are headed. I am confident that, partnered together, we can guide you to your best self and to a place of acceptance with the hardships you have endured.

Patricia Lomando, LCSW, RPT-S, provides neurodivergent affirming services for the child, adolescent, and adult. Depression and anxiety are passions focused on throughout her career. Using sandtray, expressive arts, play therapy, and IFS informed approaches, she explores mood and prevention patterns, collaborates on coping strategies and helps identify those sometimes elusive gifts that are part of every neurotype. With expansive certifications in Registered Play Therapy and Infant Mental Health, she works through methodologies that bridge family gaps and help “translate” the child’s language through play, art and sand tray work.

My ideal client is one who is ready to be their own change agent and is often the first of their social/family group to break from the status quo. My most successful clients are ones who learn to use their own voice, set healthy boundaries, and advocate for their own needs. They understand that pouring into ourselves without shame and guilt makes us even better lovers, friends, and community members. No issue is too big or too small for this client; what matters most is their willingness to brave the unknown and their trust in me to help guide them.

My name is Karen F Armstrong. License therapist in Florida. I have worked for over twenty years in the field of behavioral health/relationships/addictions. In each area I counsel I provide good listening skills, I am nonjudgmental, insightful, and supportive. Through the years I have provided support and to help modify problem behaviors to those that suffer from anxiety, depression, poor coping, stress, grief, OCD, eating disorders, and addictions. I have also worked with couples and guided them through their relationship problems including affairs, money, stress, and any issue that occurs within a relationship.

Hi there! My hope is to help empower individuals in their healing and growth through the therapeutic embodiment of one’s mind, body, and spirit within their past, present, and future. My integration of work in mental health, yoga, & mindfulness allows me to support and help those in need in varying ways. Whether you want to process the past, work on a relationship, or build confidence and strength, I am here for your ultimate growth!

Mental health is all the buzz these days and for good reason. We are all feeling a heavy burden to be perfect. Have the perfect job, the perfect house, a perfect marriage, perfect grades, perfect kids, in all that you are, you must be perfect. While maintaining this perfect lifestyle, we still have normal daily lives to live. It’s exhausting and stressful. Beyond this, there are so many other factors that effect mental health on a regular basis. Therapy is one way, and a healthy way to deal with the anxiety, depression, grief, and life stressors that you face.

I am so glad you are here! I am a Professional Counselor licensed to practice in Idaho, Utah and Florida. My research and areas of interest has focused on EMDR, women's issues, postpartum, adoption-related issues, anxiety, depression, trauma, and abuse. Counseling is a vulnerable process and I am committed to navigating it with you free of shame or judgement because the work we will do together is BRAVE and COURAGEOUS!

We (Rashawn & Lori Brewster) offer a unique "couple to couple" counseling experience for relationships in all stages (dating, engaged, married, separated). Typical couples/marriage counseling is with 1 therapist but with Elevating Relationships you work with a married co-therapist team. We support relationship issues such as poor communication, harmful conflict cycle, loss of trust, feeling disconnected, and lackluster intimacy. We will partner with you to highlight the areas of your relationship that you’re not experiencing success in and provide research-based tools and guidance designed to cultivate an improved relationship.

FREE consultations! 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. My goal is to help you find compassion for yourself, develop skills to help you navigate life stressors, and be confident in the resilient person you are.

Sick of the SSDD? Let's move you forward. Are you smart, educated, and goal-oriented, yet find yourself stuck? Perhaps you are wondering how to move past that same damn argument with your partner. Perhaps you find that when everything is going well, you self-sabotage. Perhaps you're having some trouble forgiving yourself for past mistakes or parenting missteps. It's time to live life the way YOU want, purge the shame of not being "enough", and start having more joy in your life. My style is relaxed and non-traditional. Expect to laugh and look forward to therapy, and also make progress that you can be proud of!

I believe in the power of therapy to bring about healing, self-discovery, growth, and positive change. I understand that seeking help for such personal and often painful issues can feel overwhelming. It is my mission to make this process as comforting as possible, providing a safe, non-judgmental space where you can openly explore and address your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors.

When you need help, you want someone who responds quickly, can schedule within days - not weeks - someone you can trust to walk with you. My clients are people who want help now and my focus is helping you meet your goals now. I am a Certified EMDR provider and we can use bilateral stimulation to work through trauma, grief, relationships, anxiety, and other issues that keep you from living well today. With compassion, empathy, and proven methods, we will find your next steps and walk them together. - I currently have immediate openings on Wednesdays for new clients.

Are you tired of feeling confused about who you are and what it is that you need to gain a sense of control back in your life? I specialize in working with people who feel overworked for other people in their life while feeling underappreciated and left alone. Together we will find the root of your behavioral/emotional difficulties from scientific, psychological, and spiritual perspectives and you will experience relief from your prolonged emotional sufferings and restoration. As a certified EMDRIA-approved EMDR therapist, I'll use EMDR as a primary modality to treat following difficulties including:

Kelsea Pelletier is a licensed online therapist and one of her favorite quotes states, "The quality of our life depends on the quality of our relationships" by Ester Perel. Many of her clients are survivors of narcissistic parents, partners and societal values who experience a deep sense of loneliness, anxiety and depression and may find themselves in patterns of people pleasing & resentment. Some of her client's also often feel lost without a sense of approval from others. Kelsea's clients are striving to feel more in touch with their authentic sense of self by coming to a better balance of internal versus external validation.