Marriage Counseling Therapists in Jacksonville, FL
I am a licensed marriage and family therapist, meaning I have unique training in relationships.
Are you feeling overwhelmed, stressed or stuck in your life/relationships? I help empower my clients to move forward in their lives, offering support and guidance in navigating many of the difficult challenges life can bring. I'm passionate about helping you find solutions to your problems and build strong and healthy relationships in your life. I'm here to help you get through the tough times and feel like yourself again. As a therapist who specializes in relationships, I will help you discover ways to heal from toxic relationships and also strengthen your healthy connections, cultivating the life that you want and deserve.
I am a licensed marriage and family therapist, meaning I have unique training in relationships.
Are you feeling overwhelmed, stressed or stuck in your life/relationships? I help empower my clients to move forward in their lives, offering support and guidance in navigating many of the difficult challenges life can bring. I'm passionate about helping you find solutions to your problems and build strong and healthy relationships in your life. I'm here to help you get through the tough times and feel like yourself again. As a therapist who specializes in relationships, I will help you discover ways to heal from toxic relationships and also strengthen your healthy connections, cultivating the life that you want and deserve.
I hold a Bachelor of Science Degree in Psychology and a Master of Social Work Degree, with certifications in Marriage and Family Therapy, Trauma Informed Care and Mental Health Disorders.
My ideal client is someone who may feel overwhelmed, anxious, or weighed down by their past but still holds onto a quiet hope that things can get better. You might be navigating depression, anxiety, or trauma, and have spent a lot of time taking care of others while neglecting yourself. You feel stuck in old patterns, unsure how to move forward but motivated by the desire for real, lasting change.
You are seeking a space where you can be heard without judgment, where you can begin to unpack what’s holding you back and learn tools to manage life’s challenges. You’re ready to do the work- it just helps to have someone in your corner.
I hold a Bachelor of Science Degree in Psychology and a Master of Social Work Degree, with certifications in Marriage and Family Therapy, Trauma Informed Care and Mental Health Disorders.
My ideal client is someone who may feel overwhelmed, anxious, or weighed down by their past but still holds onto a quiet hope that things can get better. You might be navigating depression, anxiety, or trauma, and have spent a lot of time taking care of others while neglecting yourself. You feel stuck in old patterns, unsure how to move forward but motivated by the desire for real, lasting change.
You are seeking a space where you can be heard without judgment, where you can begin to unpack what’s holding you back and learn tools to manage life’s challenges. You’re ready to do the work- it just helps to have someone in your corner.
My focus areas of practice are alcohol and drug abuse, abusive behaviors, anger management, mood management, stress management, family issues, grief and loss counseling, infidelity recovery, job-related stressors, life adjustment, marital problems, parenting challenges, self-esteem, and confidence building.
I have worked with both adults and children ages 10 to 91 years old, with a range of severe to mild mental health disorders. I've also worked in residential, outpatient, and hospital settings with juvenile offenders and substance abusers. I am most comfortable treating Clinical Depression, Anxiety Disorder, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, and grief and loss.
My focus areas of practice are alcohol and drug abuse, abusive behaviors, anger management, mood management, stress management, family issues, grief and loss counseling, infidelity recovery, job-related stressors, life adjustment, marital problems, parenting challenges, self-esteem, and confidence building.
I have worked with both adults and children ages 10 to 91 years old, with a range of severe to mild mental health disorders. I've also worked in residential, outpatient, and hospital settings with juvenile offenders and substance abusers. I am most comfortable treating Clinical Depression, Anxiety Disorder, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, and grief and loss.
Whether you are working through life struggles, marital problems, depression, anxiety, grief, bipolar disorder or other forms of mental illness, I am here to help you gain the insight and skills need for increased self-awareness, coping, motivation and overall improvement.
While my approach is ecclectic, I primarily use evidenced based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy techniques to help you identify underlying issues that have led to negative thought and behavioral patterns that keep you trapped in overthinking, low self-worth, low motivation, fear, depression, and anxiety.
Whether you are working through life struggles, marital problems, depression, anxiety, grief, bipolar disorder or other forms of mental illness, I am here to help you gain the insight and skills need for increased self-awareness, coping, motivation and overall improvement.
While my approach is ecclectic, I primarily use evidenced based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy techniques to help you identify underlying issues that have led to negative thought and behavioral patterns that keep you trapped in overthinking, low self-worth, low motivation, fear, depression, and anxiety.
Ron Cipriano and Associates Counseling
Drug & Alcohol Counselor, MS, CAP
Verified Verified
Jacksonville, FL 32256
In addition to substance abuse, alcoholism and drug addiction groups, we also have individual counseling sessions for addictions and mental health/family/ marital counseling.
The Jacksonville Beach office is located on the border between Jacksonville Beach and Ponte Vedra Beach. We provide alcohol and substance treatment, and counseling for mental health issues such as: mood and anxiety disorders; major depression, bipolar, dual diagnosis, OCD, & PTSD. We also provide DUI evaluations, family counseling, couples counseling, EMDR.
In addition to substance abuse, alcoholism and drug addiction groups, we also have individual counseling sessions for addictions and mental health/family/ marital counseling.
The Jacksonville Beach office is located on the border between Jacksonville Beach and Ponte Vedra Beach. We provide alcohol and substance treatment, and counseling for mental health issues such as: mood and anxiety disorders; major depression, bipolar, dual diagnosis, OCD, & PTSD. We also provide DUI evaluations, family counseling, couples counseling, EMDR.
Jennifer Lopez
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, CCTP-II
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Jacksonville, FL 32256
I am a licensed marriage and family therapist based in FL.
As a clinician I practice with a person centered approach. I have experience in working with adolescents, young adults, and families with a variety of mental health issues. I also have experience advocating and working with survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and other traumas.
I am a licensed marriage and family therapist based in FL.
As a clinician I practice with a person centered approach. I have experience in working with adolescents, young adults, and families with a variety of mental health issues. I also have experience advocating and working with survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and other traumas.
If you are dealing with the challenges of midlife such as navigating an empty nest, redefining your marital relationship, redefining yourself on your own terms as you heal from a difficult relationship, navigating divorce and midlife dating, wanting to take a deep dive into mental blocks, or dealing with any major life changes where you begin to question who you are, you will find a safe space to heal and shift into the new person you are becoming.
I am a trauma-informed, trauma focused therapist experienced in recovery from all types of abuse, addictions and trauma. Rather than focus on a diagnosis that leaves you stuck, I focus on how you got here and how you can move towards wellness. I also have over 10 years experience helping military families move through the challenges they face.
If you are dealing with the challenges of midlife such as navigating an empty nest, redefining your marital relationship, redefining yourself on your own terms as you heal from a difficult relationship, navigating divorce and midlife dating, wanting to take a deep dive into mental blocks, or dealing with any major life changes where you begin to question who you are, you will find a safe space to heal and shift into the new person you are becoming.
I am a trauma-informed, trauma focused therapist experienced in recovery from all types of abuse, addictions and trauma. Rather than focus on a diagnosis that leaves you stuck, I focus on how you got here and how you can move towards wellness. I also have over 10 years experience helping military families move through the challenges they face.
Elevating Relationships: Couple to Couple Therapy
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Online Only
Typical couples/ marriage counseling is with 1 therapist but with Elevating Relationships you work with a married co-therapist team.
Life can feel like a rollercoaster, full of its ups and downs, and the trick is in finding ways to navigate it together without flying off the track (and hopefully still liking each other throughout the ride). About 90% of our clinical focus is working with couples & helping them navigate the barriers to their goals. It's our area of passion and expertise!
Typical couples/ marriage counseling is with 1 therapist but with Elevating Relationships you work with a married co-therapist team.
Life can feel like a rollercoaster, full of its ups and downs, and the trick is in finding ways to navigate it together without flying off the track (and hopefully still liking each other throughout the ride). About 90% of our clinical focus is working with couples & helping them navigate the barriers to their goals. It's our area of passion and expertise!
Anthony Marler, LMHC specializes in couples therapy ( Marriage Counseling) & EMDR.
You can meet with Anthony & Carissa who have been married over twenty-fve years who both have masters degrees in marriage and family therapy. Anthony also specializes in adolescent/adult ADHD, EMDR, behavior modification, anxiety, trauma, depression, OCD, Borderline Personality, Bipolar Disorder, pornography addiction recovery and other mental health issues.
Anthony Marler, LMHC specializes in couples therapy ( Marriage Counseling) & EMDR.
You can meet with Anthony & Carissa who have been married over twenty-fve years who both have masters degrees in marriage and family therapy. Anthony also specializes in adolescent/adult ADHD, EMDR, behavior modification, anxiety, trauma, depression, OCD, Borderline Personality, Bipolar Disorder, pornography addiction recovery and other mental health issues.
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with extensive experience in counseling couples, families, and individuals.
My therapeutic approach is collaborative, recognizing that you are the author of your own life story. I work alongside you to foster a whole-person, strength-based journey toward healing and growth. My philosophy is rooted in empathy, respect, and empowerment, ensuring that you feel heard and supported throughout the therapeutic process.
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with extensive experience in counseling couples, families, and individuals.
My therapeutic approach is collaborative, recognizing that you are the author of your own life story. I work alongside you to foster a whole-person, strength-based journey toward healing and growth. My philosophy is rooted in empathy, respect, and empowerment, ensuring that you feel heard and supported throughout the therapeutic process.
Chelsea M Walsh
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, CMHC, CCWS
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Online Only
Whether preparing for marriage, deepening a new relationship, or seeking a tuneup.
Every human deserves a life of meaning and fulfillment, yet none of us are immune to life’s challenges. My work is grounded in empathy and understanding, shaped by both my professional expertise and my own lived experiences. Over the last 20 I have had the privilege of helping countless individuals, couples, and families navigate transitions.
Whether preparing for marriage, deepening a new relationship, or seeking a tuneup.
Every human deserves a life of meaning and fulfillment, yet none of us are immune to life’s challenges. My work is grounded in empathy and understanding, shaped by both my professional expertise and my own lived experiences. Over the last 20 I have had the privilege of helping countless individuals, couples, and families navigate transitions.
Meet Our Marriage Counseling Therapists
I received my primary training in Marriage and Family Therapy, but I also use a mixture of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Emotion-Focused Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Structural Family Therapy.
HEALING is available NOW...if you choose to accept it! Today, so many people are dealing with hurts that constantly impact their daily lives. Some struggle silently while others lash out looking for relief. Well, you can find that healing relief here. Therapy will allow you a safe place to express yourself while learning valuable skills to help you live a more balanced, enjoyable life.
I received my primary training in Marriage and Family Therapy, but I also use a mixture of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Emotion-Focused Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Structural Family Therapy.
HEALING is available NOW...if you choose to accept it! Today, so many people are dealing with hurts that constantly impact their daily lives. Some struggle silently while others lash out looking for relief. Well, you can find that healing relief here. Therapy will allow you a safe place to express yourself while learning valuable skills to help you live a more balanced, enjoyable life.
Do you feel trapped in your marriage or relationship?
My counseling commitment is to join you in a partnership where together we can discover ways to learn methods to reach a happier and healthier lifestyle. I work with many populations and have had much success with PTSD, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorders, pre- marital and couples counseling. I welcome LGBTQ, transgender and gender dysphoria clients.
Do you feel trapped in your marriage or relationship?
My counseling commitment is to join you in a partnership where together we can discover ways to learn methods to reach a happier and healthier lifestyle. I work with many populations and have had much success with PTSD, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorders, pre- marital and couples counseling. I welcome LGBTQ, transgender and gender dysphoria clients.
Mandarin Counseling & Wellness
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, LCSW, LMHC, RMHI, PhD, LMFT
Verified Verified
Jacksonville, FL 32223
Mandarin Counseling is a group practice consisting of licensed social workers, licensed mental health clinicians, PhDs, and licensed marriage and family therapists.
Our practice offers a relational approach that is safe, warm, empathic, affirming, and supportive. Individuals and couples become empowered as they practice and learn new skill sets. Insight becomes clearer and motivates a change into the development of the best self. We offer both in person and online sessions as well as extended and weekend hours.
Mandarin Counseling is a group practice consisting of licensed social workers, licensed mental health clinicians, PhDs, and licensed marriage and family therapists.
Our practice offers a relational approach that is safe, warm, empathic, affirming, and supportive. Individuals and couples become empowered as they practice and learn new skill sets. Insight becomes clearer and motivates a change into the development of the best self. We offer both in person and online sessions as well as extended and weekend hours.
I can also be of service if you are seeking marital and/or couples counseling and Christian counseling.
I'm so happy that you reached out for help. I am Taneisha Riley. Since childhood and into my professional career, I have always held one thing above all, helping people navigate through difficult circumstances and situations—finding solutions that help the average person live with greater purpose and fulfillment. This quest to change lives is what pushed me into the field of counseling. It is not enough to merely treat the body, if the mind is still off-balance. My treatment regimen is holistic—attending to your mental, and emotional well-being.
I can also be of service if you are seeking marital and/or couples counseling and Christian counseling.
I'm so happy that you reached out for help. I am Taneisha Riley. Since childhood and into my professional career, I have always held one thing above all, helping people navigate through difficult circumstances and situations—finding solutions that help the average person live with greater purpose and fulfillment. This quest to change lives is what pushed me into the field of counseling. It is not enough to merely treat the body, if the mind is still off-balance. My treatment regimen is holistic—attending to your mental, and emotional well-being.
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist.
I have also worked within a community health setting and focused on assisting clients with processing past trauma and mental health issues as well. My specialties include marriage and relationship issues, family systems issues, co-dependency, addiction, trauma, PTSD, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, and chronic pain.
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist.
I have also worked within a community health setting and focused on assisting clients with processing past trauma and mental health issues as well. My specialties include marriage and relationship issues, family systems issues, co-dependency, addiction, trauma, PTSD, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, and chronic pain.
Whether preparing for marriage, navigating life with older children, or entering a new chapter, couples therapy helps you handle conflict, and deepen your bond,
You're tired of arguing over small things that somehow turn into major conflicts. What used to be minor disagreements now leave both of you feeling drained, misunderstood, and wondering if things will ever change. Despite your best efforts, the same patterns keep repeating—criticism, defensiveness, and emotional distance have become the norm.
As a Gottman Method Level 3 practitioner, I help couples break free from these exhausting cycles. Instead of rehashing past arguments or debating who's right, we'll implement practical, evidence-based strategies that create immediate shifts in how you communicate and connect.
Whether preparing for marriage, navigating life with older children, or entering a new chapter, couples therapy helps you handle conflict, and deepen your bond,
You're tired of arguing over small things that somehow turn into major conflicts. What used to be minor disagreements now leave both of you feeling drained, misunderstood, and wondering if things will ever change. Despite your best efforts, the same patterns keep repeating—criticism, defensiveness, and emotional distance have become the norm.
As a Gottman Method Level 3 practitioner, I help couples break free from these exhausting cycles. Instead of rehashing past arguments or debating who's right, we'll implement practical, evidence-based strategies that create immediate shifts in how you communicate and connect.
As a Marriage & Family Therapist I work with individuals, couples, and families.
Making the decision to begin therapy is often associated with many questions and sometimes seems challenging. Working to understand your specific situation is important to me and will help us both determine if I am the right fit for you. My hope is that you and I will have the opportunity to discuss your reasons for seeking therapy while you gain an understanding of my clinical presence. Please feel open to call or e-mail me to schedule a phone consultation with a brief overview of my clinical approach, at no cost. Let's talk.
As a Marriage & Family Therapist I work with individuals, couples, and families.
Making the decision to begin therapy is often associated with many questions and sometimes seems challenging. Working to understand your specific situation is important to me and will help us both determine if I am the right fit for you. My hope is that you and I will have the opportunity to discuss your reasons for seeking therapy while you gain an understanding of my clinical presence. Please feel open to call or e-mail me to schedule a phone consultation with a brief overview of my clinical approach, at no cost. Let's talk.
Dr. Justin D'Arienzo
Psychologist, PsyD, MS, ABPP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Jacksonville, FL 32217
Specializing in individual psychotherapy, exposure therapy for phobias, life coaching, couples, marriage, infidelity, and premarital counseling, psychotherapy; assessment of adolescents and adults; parenting coordination; social investigation & custody evaluations reviews; forensic evaluations
Forensic & Board Certified Clinical Psychologist, Relationship & Addiction Expert, licensed in FL, TX, NM, NY. Offering virtual services but will travel for specialized face-to-face extended services. When you make the decision to change, finding a competent professional with the right training & experience matters. I work with patients & couples seeking significant lifestyle changes. I will be with you each step of the way, providing you with the highest quality of care. Featured on TikTok & Instagram at dr.justindarienzo, TLC's My Strange Addiction, Lifetime's Killer Kids, ID's Twisted Sister, & Oprah's TD Jakes's Show.
Specializing in individual psychotherapy, exposure therapy for phobias, life coaching, couples, marriage, infidelity, and premarital counseling, psychotherapy; assessment of adolescents and adults; parenting coordination; social investigation & custody evaluations reviews; forensic evaluations
Forensic & Board Certified Clinical Psychologist, Relationship & Addiction Expert, licensed in FL, TX, NM, NY. Offering virtual services but will travel for specialized face-to-face extended services. When you make the decision to change, finding a competent professional with the right training & experience matters. I work with patients & couples seeking significant lifestyle changes. I will be with you each step of the way, providing you with the highest quality of care. Featured on TikTok & Instagram at dr.justindarienzo, TLC's My Strange Addiction, Lifetime's Killer Kids, ID's Twisted Sister, & Oprah's TD Jakes's Show.
We do individual, marital, family therapy, & many kinds of evaluations.
In person, office sessions. Over 25 years of experience, along with many certifications, including Certified ADHD provider. Goal & result oriented practice (read: fast improvement so you don’t have to wake up every day feeling dread). If you don’t want to stay stuck in the same problem(s), are a person who prefers action in order to get out of emotional pain & into a life you LOVE, then this boutique practice is for you. We also offer evaluations & documentation for: ADHD, legal/court, work related, (including Short Term Disability), school, medical (psych) clearance for surgeries, and pets (ESA &/or service dog documentation.)
We do individual, marital, family therapy, & many kinds of evaluations.
In person, office sessions. Over 25 years of experience, along with many certifications, including Certified ADHD provider. Goal & result oriented practice (read: fast improvement so you don’t have to wake up every day feeling dread). If you don’t want to stay stuck in the same problem(s), are a person who prefers action in order to get out of emotional pain & into a life you LOVE, then this boutique practice is for you. We also offer evaluations & documentation for: ADHD, legal/court, work related, (including Short Term Disability), school, medical (psych) clearance for surgeries, and pets (ESA &/or service dog documentation.)
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Marriage Counseling Therapists
How does marriage counseling work?
Marriage counseling works by teaching couples concrete skills to communicate with one another and solve disagreements in healthy ways. A trained mental health professional works with both members of a couple to explore difficulties the couple may be having and helps them develop skills to address these matters. Couples who don’t have any difficulties but want to prepare for marriage may develop skills for the future.
How long does marriage counseling typically last?
Marriage counseling is a short-term form of therapy; the process may last between four and eight sessions. Other forms of relationship guidance from mental health professionals, such as couples therapy, are longer lasting, may focus on the past rather than just the present, and are tailored to the individual couple and their emotions, history, and patterns in the relationship. Couples therapy often lasts for 12 weeks or longer.
Is marriage counseling effective?
Marriage counseling helps many couples develop relationship skills that may not have been acquired or tested in a relationship; partners may be better able to communicate and address conflict following counseling. However, there are many different forms of marriage counseling, and this form of counseling does not have as strong an evidence base as other modalities such as couples therapy.
Is marriage counseling effective if only one partner wants to go?
Yes, marriage counseling can still be effective if one partner convinces the other to engage in the process. Of course, whether counseling is effective depends on the couple’s commitment to work on their relationship; however, the short-term, skills-based nature of marriage counseling makes it a relatively easy “ask” of a partner, and the hesitant individual may see its value once counseling begins.