Toddler Therapists in Jacksonville, FL

Mary Kay Young is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with a Master's degree in Counseling Education. She brings an extensive background to psychotherapy with children, teens and adults and has been in the field of mental health for 28 years. Past history includes twelve years as a Guidance Counselor, five years as a Homicide Survivor specialist, ten years as a specialized sexual abuse therapist contracted with the Child Protection Team in Jacksonville, plus a group and individual therapist for children and adults.

Helping your family with the following services: social investigations, family counseling, couples counseling, reunification counseling, co-parenting counseling. Over 5 years of experience providing upstanding mental health services to children and their families through the public school system.

Are you having a difficult time managing trauma history, depression, anxiety, life transitions or relationship conflicts? We, at Play Therapy Essentially, PLLC believe that any person can improve their situation through intentionality. There are no “cookie-cutter” interventions because each person has their own uniqueness. We are available to address such issues as Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders, trauma related issues, stress, relationship conflicts, low self-esteem, anxiety, parenting concerns, and family therapy.

Find your happy place at A New Direction. Life can change in an instant. Unexpected life events & unforeseen circumstances can shake the very foundation of our lives and shatter our illusions of control. A multitude of unanticipated events can negatively impact our lives, destroy our sense of safety, impair our mental health, & complicate our interpersonal relationships. Many times families and friends struggle to provide the support and direction we need during the turbulent seasons of life. It takes strength & courage to reach out for help but the benefits of taking that risk can lead to new insight, personal growth, and freedom.