Teletherapy for Jacksonville, FL

Do you feel pulled in 10 thousand directions, unable to fit all of your responsibilities in? Are you struggling to be present in your relationships? Is it hard to be kind to yourself? Do you feel overly anxious? Whether you're dealing with feeling overwhelmed, relationship issues or cycles of anxiety and depression, I'm here to help. Seeking therapy can feel scary but you're making the right choice. You deserve a safe space to heal and grow. In our sessions together, I'll meet you with compassion and evidence-based techniques so you can overcome the hangups and habits holding you back.

Starting therapy can feel daunting. Will my therapist understand me? How can I trust this stranger with my most vulnerable thoughts and feelings? Will this really help my anxiety/relationship/emotions/etc.? Is it worth it? First, you are not alone in these thoughts. Deciding to seek therapy and finding a therapist are big steps towards change that can be challenging. Second, I am here to walk alongside you through this process at your own pace. I believe that every thought and behavior makes sense in context. Therefore, I collaborate with you to explore and understand your personal context so we can successfully facilitate change.

I primarily serve the LGBTQ, Polyamory, and Kink communities. Competent, affirming, and informed therapy provided in the office or online. I am inclusive, non-judgmental and secular. If you are feeling depressed, anxious, or stressed out, or if your relationship(s) lack intimacy, warmth, or communication, then let's work together to restore joy and balance. I would love to accompany you on your journey back to a vibrant, happy wholeness.

We can assess, diagnose, and treat psychological disorders that arise from brain-related conditions such as brain injury, Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s disease, ADHD, and many other neurological conditions and we provide psychotherapeutic services. If you are having relationship problems, or you are experiencing physical or neurological symptoms, or you have gone through a traumatic experience, or a career or life transition, and it is causing you stress, anxiety, sadness, anger, or guilt, we can work together to help you improve your mood, your relationship with others and improve your inner peace.

In addition to regular services, I am now accepting short-term therapy clients for issues related to anxiety, stress, or life transitions. We all have the ability to grow and to reach our fullest potential in life. However, sometimes support is needed as we navigate life’s challenges and changes. As a Counseling Psychologist operating within a multiculturally focused liberation framework, I am committed to helping my clients realize the best version of themselves while honoring their identities, culture, life experiences, and values. You matter, you are worthy of wellness, and your authentic self is enough.

With warmth, empathy and compassion, I provide psychotherapy to adults who are struggling with self-criticism, anxiety, grief, depression or relationship problems. I specialize in helping individuals heal from experiences of trauma and have expertise in women's issues that can impact mental health like pregnancy, parenting, infertility, menopause, and pregnancy loss. Finally, I offer therapy for couples and families who are wishing to heal from conflict, and improve relationship satisfaction.

Accepting clients in Florida and Georgia (Telehealth only) In this ever changing complex world, life brings challenges and distractions. Make yourself a priority and allow me to listen and support you as you are walking your "becoming" journey. If you are feeling overwhelmed, anxious, depressed, having relationship difficulties or parenting skills challenges I am here to heal, recover and grow with you. I know that no single approach is the right one for every individual and so, my aim is to use evidence-based, person-centered and trauma focused approach as techniques in a safe and empathetic space. So let's begin!

'Not everything that is faced can be changed, but nothing can be changed until it is faced." - James Baldwin. At times in our lives most of use have experienced some feelings of helplessness, hopelessness, anxiety, fear - whether we are single or in a relationship. We may be experiencing grief. Often, romantic relationships open old wounds. And even more often, your 'inner voice' may be critical and a replica of what you experienced growing up. I help you soften self criticism by practicing Compassion-Focused Therapy, and I tailor other modalities as we work together. You will be safe, and you will be heard.

At Anchor Life Clinic, we learn how to focus in ways that open our body up to experiencing freedom, creativity, and spaciousness. During the process of anchoring, we accomplish 4 intentions: 1) Slowing down repetitive thoughts, 2) Weakening the power of repetition, 3) Bringing attention to the present, and 4) Changing our focus to creative functioning. Anchoring creates a purpose that cultivates awareness of change.

Do you struggle saying no to others in relationships? Do you have a difficult time emotionally regulating during transition periods? Are you struggling to find yourself after a major incident? If any of these apply to you, then you are in the right place. I am a dedicated and empathetic therapist with years of experience in assisting people in reconnecting with the most authentic version of themselves. My goal as a therapist is to make sure anybody who works with me feels seen and acknowledged. I specialize in mood disorders, self esteem issues, and trauma. I utilize trauma informed CBT and EMDR as interventions in sessions.

My perfect individual client is a person who wants to learn the connection of healthy body and healthy mind. They may have experienced a painful past such as childhood trauma, a specific traumatic event, struggling with the loss of a loved one, or experiencing life transitions such as moving, parenting, employment, divorce. My perfect couple(clients) will want to learn about safety within a relationship and how lack of safety raised the defenses and can hinder the connection. They will be motivated to practice and implement the tools of Imago Relationship Therapy.

As a dating therapist, I help people create a new road map for finding healthy love by learning to lead with their truest self. That all-consuming worry from thinking something is wrong with you that makes relationships SO hard keeps you up at night. While you’ve often thought maybe you're just meant to be single, you know that’s not what you really want. You’ve started seeing some patterns surface from past relationships and you’re either giving more love than you’re getting…or if they’re into you, you’re just not into them.

Complex PTSD symptoms include emotional flashbacks (constant fight/flight/freeze triggers), a tyrannical inner critic, toxic shame, self abandonment, social anxiety, and relationship issues. This distressing experience can feel isolating and confusing, and like there is something wrong with you. The good news is there isn't - the human nervous system is intelligent and doing its best to protect us. We can learn to soften, self-soothe and communicate more deeply with our innermost self with somatic therapy. I also support with psychedelic integration, sexual awakening and am certified in yoga, breathwork, and nondual somatic inquiry.

Are you looking for help with a relationship? How do you decide which therapist is a good fit for your situation? It's hard to make the first step, I get it. I will provide you with a warm, accepting, and non-judgmental perspective. I work with individuals, couples and families who need help with their most important relationships. I work with premarital, married couples, and blended families. I believe life was meant to be lived in a safe and secure relationship with others, if you do too...I can help.

Are you Stressed, Anxious, Depressed, facing Transitions, Stage-of-Life Issues, Relationship Distress & Other Life's Challenges? My goal is to assist individuals toward the path of improvement by providing a conducive, non-judgmental atmosphere where personal circumstances are explored and worked on for overall well-being. Extensive experience enables me to tailor the treatment approach to meet individuals' unique needs. It's my belief that exploring past challenges enables insight to those problems. Equipped with good insight, an individual will most effectively develop steps and path necessary for improved and healthier life.

Currently, accepting new telehealth clients! There are many reasons people seek out therapy. Problems can range from major life changes or minor transitions, frustrations with repeating the same mistakes, to general dissatisfaction with your overall quality of life. It is normal to struggle sometimes. You may be having trouble meeting goals or you may feel stuck or confused about what could be standing in your way. Often the hardest part is taking the first step on your mental health journey. If you are looking for direction and are ready to work towards creating a better quality of life, I can help.

Life's challenges can seem overwhelming at times, whether we are dealing with self-worth issues, social anxiety, depression, marital or other relational issues, stress in the workplace, job dissatisfaction, spiritual uncertainty, financial issues, or a general dissatisfaction with life. My goal is to help you to find joy, peace, and fulfillment through your connection with God.

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. As Maya Angelou wrote, "There is no greater agony than bearing an untold story inside you".

Here you are: new job, new identity, or new location -with new problems! If you're here, you want more out of life: to have more peace of mind, to set better boundaries, and to overcome obstacles new life transitions present. My therapy explores your upbringing, relationship patterns, and an in-depth look at daily habits/thoughts that could be impacting your ability to fully step into this new phase of life.