Acceptance and Commitment (ACT) Therapists in Saint Augustine, FL

Sometimes life's challenges can leave us feeling stuck, tired, and afraid. My hope is to help you untangle the thoughts that drive problematic behaviors and understand the emotions that surface from past or present issues. We all possess courage and strength, and my goal is for you to see this in yourself as we navigate these areas to promote change. By identifying goals and creating actionable steps together, I believe you can exprience the change you desire. I also honor the mind, body and spirit connection and welcome opportunities to explore spirituality at your request if faith is important to you.

Thank you for viewing my website. Moving from Brevard County, I am privileged to serve clients throughout the State of FLorida from within Jacksonville and St. John's County. My experience spans over 45 years of combined psychotherapy practice in NJ, CA, and FL. With specialized training and certification in best practice models, I use CBT, EMDR, IFS, ACT, and other mindfulness therapies. My Couple's training includes being knowledgable in the use of the most highly respected EFCT, Gottman, & Imago Therapy models. All sessions are comfortably and securely conducted online with www.Doxyme.com. Best regards to you.

As a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, Certified Forensic Mental Health Evaluator, Collaborative Family Law Practitioner, and a PhD candidate in conflict resolution, I specialize in family discord including high conflict divorce and parenting coordination cases. However, my deepest passion is expanding consciousness in individuals/youth, families/couples, and social systems using science and spirituality to awaken a deeper, more satisfying experience of reality. Psychological and drug testing can be used to support the resolution. Our group practice is regularly recognized as one of St Augustine's Best Counselors, and again in 2022.

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?

"Why continue to struggle alone?" Often we need expert guidance to move forward. My holistic, non-judging, compassionate, realistic approach helps you break free from the past and unhealthy behaviors. Cllients report feeling an increase in confidence, self control, well-being and improved relationships. I have successfully assisted others in the many life challenges: anxiety, fears(flying, driving), trauma, depression, addictions(alcohol, drugs, sex, weight/body), co-dependency. Visit http://mindful-options.com/ for a FREE mind makeover(mp3/pdf) to decrease stress and calm your emotions today. Telephone/video available.

I enjoy working alongside people as they reach their full potential. I believe everyone deserves to have someone on their team as they go through life's difficulties. I will guide you through exploring how your past and present are connected to your overall wellbeing; while helping you on your path to healing. I specialize in therapy for teens and adults dealing with eating disorders, anxiety, depression, body image issues, trauma, and women's issues.

Do you feel anxious, depressed, have symptoms of complex trauma (C-PTSD) or PTSD, have bodily symptoms that you can’t seem to control and feel like your mind and body are disconnected? Going through stressful events and unresolved traumatic life experiences can feel extremely overwhelming. It can feel even more daunting when you feel like you are alone and don’t have the correct coping skills and tools to get through it or you’ve been putting your head down and plowing forward for so long you aren’t even sure where to start. You are not overreacting. I can help individuals and couples go from “surviving” to “thriving”!

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (Bilingual-Spanish) with over 25 years of professional counseling experience. I have worked with many clients of diverse backgrounds and unique journeys. My approach to counseling has been to assist clients who take that all important first step into counseling, embrace their individual journeys and explore their own personal strengths in order to effect the changes they desire in their lives. Allow me to guide your self-discovery and self-empowerment as you unlock the tools that can clear the path to achieving your life goals and aspirations.

UPDATE: I am now offering virtual sessions on Saturday. Are you feeling overwhelmed by anxiety and stress? Feeling a little bit depressed? Struggling in your relationship? In our current climate, it is no wonder so many people are feeling the weight of stress, worry and fear. I can assist you in reaching your goals of managing anxiety, stress, and depression so that it doesn't overwhelm every aspect of your life. In fact, this is a major speciality area of mine. Are you potentially dealing with relationship problems, self-esteem or coping and communication issues? I can partner with you in finding the best solutions.

Welcome! I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Qualified Clinical Supervisor, and owner of Storybook Counseling. I empower women in their journey of self discovery and healing. I specialize in helping women and teen girls who feel held back by anxiety, low self-esteem, mood swings, procrastination, obsessions/compulsions and self doubt.

Desiring to create something new yet feeling the weight of life’s burdens and brokenness? Whether it’s the pain of your past, broken pieces of relationships or fear that leaves you struggling in life there is a path to new growth where your life can begin to flourish. I believe that happens when you start to recognize your unhealthy behaviors and seek to find new ways of living. Meeting with a counselor can provide a place to find healing and develop healthy coping skills. Your environment plays an important role in that process. Counseling can offer a safe place to begin your journey towards new growth.

Imagine a life where intrusive thoughts no longer dictate your actions. Picture yourself enjoying a meal without the burden of guilt or anxiety. I believe that everyone deserves to experience these moments of true liberation. That's why I offer a comprehensive, evidence-based approach tailored specifically to OCD and eating disorders. I understand the overwhelming challenges that individuals facing OCD and eating disorders encounter every day. I'm here to tell you that there is hope and a path to freedom. I have spent my professional career specialized in helping individuals just like you overcome the shackles of these conditions.

So, why 1up? It might seem rather playful in nature, but we take your health and emotional well-being seriously. We wanted something familiar and unique that people who are seeking support might identify with. You may recognize “1up” as an arcade or video game identifier for Player 1 or achieving an extra turn. We feel that therapy can be an opportunity for anyone to have an extra turn and by taking the first step toward working on yourself. Our goal is to provide quality mental health counseling to those who need it. We are a telehealth practice based in Florida, providing all therapy sessions via online, secure video software.

Finding the right therapist is important. We are a group of highly experienced, licensed therapists with a wide range of specialties and therapeutic approaches. We provide goal-oriented and solution-focused treatment. Our intake coordinator will work to match you with a therapist based on the type of treatment you are seeking, your availability, insurance, etc. We work with individuals, couples and families. We are now seeing clients in our newly renovated office building conveniently located in the historic and vibrant West King neighborhood as well as offering sessions via Teleheath.

I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and Certified Sex Therapist in Florida, and have worked in social services for over 20 years serving populations such as: at-risk youth, domestic violence survivors, couples, first responders, and veterans. In my private practice, I use mostly mindfulness and cognitive behavioral approaches including EMDR to treat Post Traumatic Stress, anxiety, sexual functioning, and relational problems. I am also a Certified Daring Way Facilitator. This is an intervention that aims to help people around concerns connected to vulnerability, shame, and courage.

Congratulations! I would like to applaud you on seeking a professional therapist. Are you one that has a closet full of self-help books, or listens to the latest self-improvement podcasts, and yet month after month the problem continues to interfere with your livelihood. Self-help books and seminars are fantastic ways to create change; however, many of us need a little extra guidance and direction to assure we stay the course when times get difficult. I invite you to a warm, caring, nonjudgmental environment, where you will be introduced to tools and processes that will not only change your life but the lives of those around you.

Engaging with a therapist can be a difficult and challenging decision. Finding the right therapist is critical. Every client and every journey is unique. As a therapist I will meet you where you are and together we will determine where your path leads.

Available appointments for early afternoons only at this time. Feeling stagnant, lacking purpose, enjoyment and fulfillment? Or maybe previous trauma or experiences are blocking you from success and happiness? I seek to help clients that are lacking connection, overall life dissatisfaction and belonging. Some of us might have negative core beliefs or life scripts that aren't helping us live the life we want. Focusing on your strengths and abilities, I help to unblock and uncover the life you want for yourself.

I feel it is a privilege to be invited into someone's life journey and I always intend to treat people with respect and compassion. I feel I am gifted with an ability to understand people, due to experience and being fully present and focused. Our sessions move quickly and dynamically, with an emphasis on insight and then transformational goals. To reach wholeness and happiness, we need to consider the mind, body and spirit. Health and wellness, as well as a client's belief system are especially intriguing to me: " If you argue for your limitations, you get to keep them"