Positive Psychology Therapists in Jacksonville, FL
I believe that every person is the expert of their own experience, and can face any challenge that is placed in their path. Whether you face each day with concerns of depression, anxiety, or within your relationships with friends and loved ones, I will offer support and understanding to help you reach your goals and take back influence in how you want to lead your life.
I believe that every person is the expert of their own experience, and can face any challenge that is placed in their path. Whether you face each day with concerns of depression, anxiety, or within your relationships with friends and loved ones, I will offer support and understanding to help you reach your goals and take back influence in how you want to lead your life.
Hope. I hear that so much in therapy. Is there hope? Will things get better? My answer is there will always be hope. Hope brought you to this website. Hope motivates us and with the help of a therapeutic alliance provides insight and a course foward. My goal is to teach you tools and provide a environment in which you feel secure in sharing your experiences.
Hope. I hear that so much in therapy. Is there hope? Will things get better? My answer is there will always be hope. Hope brought you to this website. Hope motivates us and with the help of a therapeutic alliance provides insight and a course foward. My goal is to teach you tools and provide a environment in which you feel secure in sharing your experiences.
Hi :) 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.
Hi :) 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.
Every person deserves to feel seen, heard, and understood. I am currently accepting new clients and am committed to creating a warm, safe, and supportive space where we can work together to explore your inner world and achieve your wellness goals. My clients often describe me as warm, empathetic, and fun—I believe that finding moments of connection and even humor can be a powerful part of the healing process. My diverse upbringing, from being born in Jamaica to being raised in Canada, has provided me with a rich perspective that guides my work with a variety of clients. I hold strong value in self care and work-life-balance.
Every person deserves to feel seen, heard, and understood. I am currently accepting new clients and am committed to creating a warm, safe, and supportive space where we can work together to explore your inner world and achieve your wellness goals. My clients often describe me as warm, empathetic, and fun—I believe that finding moments of connection and even humor can be a powerful part of the healing process. My diverse upbringing, from being born in Jamaica to being raised in Canada, has provided me with a rich perspective that guides my work with a variety of clients. I hold strong value in self care and work-life-balance.
Book with me now by clicking on my website. I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and I am here to help navigate through life issues and mental health challenges. I can help you through your journey providing support, guidance, and facilitating processing difficult emotions utilizing cognitive techniques and behavior modification among others. I am a responsible, mature, and committed individual with strong communication skills who has a long standing and successful counseling career and loves to work with individuals, families, couples, and groups.
Book with me now by clicking on my website. I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and I am here to help navigate through life issues and mental health challenges. I can help you through your journey providing support, guidance, and facilitating processing difficult emotions utilizing cognitive techniques and behavior modification among others. I am a responsible, mature, and committed individual with strong communication skills who has a long standing and successful counseling career and loves to work with individuals, families, couples, and groups.
I specialize in working with adult men from late 20's and above. My male-focused approach is particularly beneficial for men seeking to:
a) Develop healthier emotional awareness and expression;
b) Redefine their strengths;
c) Shift from avoidance to proactive emotional health;
d) Address anxiety or depression related to job instability or unmet goals;
e) Balance work and family responsibilities;
f) Explore expectations associated with being a "provider" and their impact on family dynamics;
g) Learn parenting and co-parenting strategies aligned with personal values; and
h) Recognize, manage, and express emotions in a healthy way
I specialize in working with adult men from late 20's and above. My male-focused approach is particularly beneficial for men seeking to:
a) Develop healthier emotional awareness and expression;
b) Redefine their strengths;
c) Shift from avoidance to proactive emotional health;
d) Address anxiety or depression related to job instability or unmet goals;
e) Balance work and family responsibilities;
f) Explore expectations associated with being a "provider" and their impact on family dynamics;
g) Learn parenting and co-parenting strategies aligned with personal values; and
h) Recognize, manage, and express emotions in a healthy way
My goal as your therapist is to create a space where you can exhale, soften, and simply be yourself. You can share anything with me—your fears, your stories, your questions, your pain—and you will always be met with warmth, understanding, and absolutely no judgment. We will move at the pace that feels right for you, and I’ll be right there with you, offering support, guidance, and practical tools when you need them. More than anything, I want you to feel seen, valued, and truly supported as you work toward the healing and change you deserve.
My goal as your therapist is to create a space where you can exhale, soften, and simply be yourself. You can share anything with me—your fears, your stories, your questions, your pain—and you will always be met with warmth, understanding, and absolutely no judgment. We will move at the pace that feels right for you, and I’ll be right there with you, offering support, guidance, and practical tools when you need them. More than anything, I want you to feel seen, valued, and truly supported as you work toward the healing and change you deserve.
Hello! My name is Susan (Sue). I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in Florida and a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Georgia. I have worked as a licensed therapist for the last 25 years. Treatment experience has included crisis intervention, trauma related issues, mood disorders, anxiety, grief/loss, stress management, anger management and treatment of the chronically and seriously mentally ill. My goal is to help you feel better while reaching your full potential. You will walk away with clarity, direction and tools you can use daily or as needed to keep you feeling balanced and on track.
Hello! My name is Susan (Sue). I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in Florida and a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Georgia. I have worked as a licensed therapist for the last 25 years. Treatment experience has included crisis intervention, trauma related issues, mood disorders, anxiety, grief/loss, stress management, anger management and treatment of the chronically and seriously mentally ill. My goal is to help you feel better while reaching your full potential. You will walk away with clarity, direction and tools you can use daily or as needed to keep you feeling balanced and on track.
If you're motivated to grow, open to exploring change, and ready to invest in yourself, then I want to be right there beside you to help you do just that. I believe in showing up in therapy as a real, compassionate person that you can talk to, laugh with, and be skeptical with to approach your growth and your problems in a way that feels both fully human and fully manageable. Whether you are facing trauma, navigating neurodivergence, exploring questions about gender and sexuality, walking the tightrope of being a caregiver, or going through a life transition, I'm here to walk beside you every step of the way.
If you're motivated to grow, open to exploring change, and ready to invest in yourself, then I want to be right there beside you to help you do just that. I believe in showing up in therapy as a real, compassionate person that you can talk to, laugh with, and be skeptical with to approach your growth and your problems in a way that feels both fully human and fully manageable. Whether you are facing trauma, navigating neurodivergence, exploring questions about gender and sexuality, walking the tightrope of being a caregiver, or going through a life transition, I'm here to walk beside you every step of the way.
I'm currently accepting clients for the new year. Therapy does not have to feel heavy, awkward, or intimidating. Sometimes it is simply a space to pause, talk things through, and reconnect with yourself. I work with adults who feel stuck in anxiety, low mood, grief, or self-doubt, especially when stress or life changes start to feel overwhelming. Clients often share that sessions feel calm, genuine, and easy to step into, like having a thoughtful conversation where they can finally exhale and feel understood without pressure or judgment.
I'm currently accepting clients for the new year. Therapy does not have to feel heavy, awkward, or intimidating. Sometimes it is simply a space to pause, talk things through, and reconnect with yourself. I work with adults who feel stuck in anxiety, low mood, grief, or self-doubt, especially when stress or life changes start to feel overwhelming. Clients often share that sessions feel calm, genuine, and easy to step into, like having a thoughtful conversation where they can finally exhale and feel understood without pressure or judgment.
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.
I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker specializing in helping adults heal anxiety, generational, developmental and attachment trauma through inner child work, psychodynamic insight, parts work, somatic work and trauma-informed care. I support clients in understanding how their past shapes their present, so they can build healthier relationships, set boundaries without guilt, and live with more clarity and self-trust. My approach is compassionate, collaborative, and rooted in both depth and practical tools for lasting change.
I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker specializing in helping adults heal anxiety, generational, developmental and attachment trauma through inner child work, psychodynamic insight, parts work, somatic work and trauma-informed care. I support clients in understanding how their past shapes their present, so they can build healthier relationships, set boundaries without guilt, and live with more clarity and self-trust. My approach is compassionate, collaborative, and rooted in both depth and practical tools for lasting change.
Book with me now by clicking on my website.
I welcome clients of all ages and cultural groups, recognizing the unique strengths and challenges each person brings. My ideal clients may be navigating stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship or family difficulties, or academic and work pressures. They are seeking guidance to better understand themselves, improve their relationships, and break free from unhelpful patterns. They want a supportive space to be heard, while also gaining skills that help them build resilience, restore balance, and create meaningful, lasting change.
Book with me now by clicking on my website.
I welcome clients of all ages and cultural groups, recognizing the unique strengths and challenges each person brings. My ideal clients may be navigating stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship or family difficulties, or academic and work pressures. They are seeking guidance to better understand themselves, improve their relationships, and break free from unhelpful patterns. They want a supportive space to be heard, while also gaining skills that help them build resilience, restore balance, and create meaningful, lasting change.
Our bodies and brains have natural systems for dealing with difficult and stressful life situations or events. Experiencing or watching a frightening, dangerous, or violent event can overload these these natural systems. Other frequent life experiences such as job or relationship stress, divorce, loss, and accidents can trigger trauma responses as well. Feelings of depression, isolation, anxiousness, tension, irritability, numbness, nightmares, or alcohol/substance abuse are common. Other times, we might just feel stuck and unable to move past the past. EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing) is a therapy that can help.
Our bodies and brains have natural systems for dealing with difficult and stressful life situations or events. Experiencing or watching a frightening, dangerous, or violent event can overload these these natural systems. Other frequent life experiences such as job or relationship stress, divorce, loss, and accidents can trigger trauma responses as well. Feelings of depression, isolation, anxiousness, tension, irritability, numbness, nightmares, or alcohol/substance abuse are common. Other times, we might just feel stuck and unable to move past the past. EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing) is a therapy that can help.
Do you feel weighed down by worry, sadness, or stress from life changes? Maybe you find yourself overthinking, people-pleasing, or repeating patterns that leave you stuck. Deep down, you just want to feel calmer, clearer, and more confident in yourself.
Do you feel weighed down by worry, sadness, or stress from life changes? Maybe you find yourself overthinking, people-pleasing, or repeating patterns that leave you stuck. Deep down, you just want to feel calmer, clearer, and more confident in yourself.
Life is full of circumstances that often take us by surprise; leaving us feeling out of control and struggling to move forward with our own plans and goals. While we may not have chosen our current circumstances, the way we choose to think and feel about these circumstances is within our control.
Life is full of circumstances that often take us by surprise; leaving us feeling out of control and struggling to move forward with our own plans and goals. While we may not have chosen our current circumstances, the way we choose to think and feel about these circumstances is within our control.
Hello! I’m Aris, and I opened QueerSpace Counseling because it is my passion to work with the LGBTQ+ community to foster a safe environment where clients can share their stories and find practical, easy to use interventions that provide relief. I believe that each of us can take steps for measurable success in our goals. I operate from a trauma-informed approach, heavy in practical skills practice. I specialize in trauma, anxiety, and identity exploration.
Please note I work only with adult individuals (I do not offer couple's counseling or work with minors).
Hello! I’m Aris, and I opened QueerSpace Counseling because it is my passion to work with the LGBTQ+ community to foster a safe environment where clients can share their stories and find practical, easy to use interventions that provide relief. I believe that each of us can take steps for measurable success in our goals. I operate from a trauma-informed approach, heavy in practical skills practice. I specialize in trauma, anxiety, and identity exploration.
Please note I work only with adult individuals (I do not offer couple's counseling or work with minors).
Therapy offers a sacred space to reconnect with your inner wisdom and live more authentically. If you long for peace, self-trust, or the freedom to express who you are, you're not alone. Together, we’ll explore what’s holding you back, build insight, and develop tools to help you feel more anchored in yourself- improving your relationships, goals, and overall life. As you begin to trust yourself, clarity and ease emerge, opening the door to meaningful change. Evening & Saturday morning availability upon request.
Therapy offers a sacred space to reconnect with your inner wisdom and live more authentically. If you long for peace, self-trust, or the freedom to express who you are, you're not alone. Together, we’ll explore what’s holding you back, build insight, and develop tools to help you feel more anchored in yourself- improving your relationships, goals, and overall life. As you begin to trust yourself, clarity and ease emerge, opening the door to meaningful change. Evening & Saturday morning availability upon request.
Danelle completed her Bachelors of Arts in Psychology from Florida International University and her Masters of Arts in Counseling from Webster University. Danelle is currently a Registered Mental Health Counselor Intern working towards her licensure for the State of Florida. Danelle’s work experience ranges from community corrections, mental health inpatient and substance abuse facilities, as well as experience working in the child welfare system as a Guardian Ad Litem Child Advocate Manager and Family Services Counselor with Jewish Family and Community Services.
Danelle completed her Bachelors of Arts in Psychology from Florida International University and her Masters of Arts in Counseling from Webster University. Danelle is currently a Registered Mental Health Counselor Intern working towards her licensure for the State of Florida. Danelle’s work experience ranges from community corrections, mental health inpatient and substance abuse facilities, as well as experience working in the child welfare system as a Guardian Ad Litem Child Advocate Manager and Family Services Counselor with Jewish Family and Community Services.
My name is Amy Kirchner, and I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) based in Jacksonville, Florida. I work with young adults and specialize in depression, anxiety, stress, and ADHD using CBT, Mindfulness-Based Therapies, DBT, and ACT to help my clients build self-awareness and find ways to improve their quality of life. My approach to therapy varies based on the needs of each client. I often use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Mindfulness-Based Therapies to help my clients explore patterns of behavior and discover ways to cope with stressors using mindfulness strategies.
My name is Amy Kirchner, and I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) based in Jacksonville, Florida. I work with young adults and specialize in depression, anxiety, stress, and ADHD using CBT, Mindfulness-Based Therapies, DBT, and ACT to help my clients build self-awareness and find ways to improve their quality of life. My approach to therapy varies based on the needs of each client. I often use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Mindfulness-Based Therapies to help my clients explore patterns of behavior and discover ways to cope with stressors using mindfulness strategies.
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Positive Psychology Therapists
How does positive psychology therapy work?
Positive psychology therapy derives from the work of Martin Seligman of the University of Pennsylvania. He and others developed the field of positive psychology building on humanistic theory. Positive psychology therapy is similar to acceptance and commitment therapy, and it essentially quiets emotional distress through positivity, contentment, and well-being. This therapy does not reduce the individual to symptoms and conditions.
When do I know if I need treatment using positive psychology?
If an individual is overwhelmed by emotional distress and general negativity, they may feel trapped. A positive psychology therapist can help them view their emotions and behaviors differently, and approach life with a better understanding of their positive strengths. This therapy can provide an individual with the coping skills needed for a healthier and more constructive life.
What should I expect from positive psychology therapy?
The patient may be asked to explore their signature strengths. The therapist will also ask the individual to talk about their goals, which should be specific, measurable, achievable, realistic, and timely. Discussing negative experiences and symptoms is important, but so is the exploration of positive experiences. The objective is to identify and lessen negative thoughts and behaviors and move toward optimal health and productivity. The individual will see life in a more positive and fulfilling way. This therapy is proactive and may use forgiveness, gratitude, hope, and compassion to help reframe negativity.
Is positive psychology effective in therapy?
Positive psychology therapy is evidence-based and effective. One study found that people with eating disorders benefit from this type of intervention. This therapy encourages the person to reframe their distressed thoughts and move into healthier patterns of functioning. This therapy also aims to move an individual toward what works well in their life. Positive psychology therapy can elicit lifelong change, with higher levels of satisfaction, less stress, as well as positive emotional and behavioral habits.