Couples Counseling Therapists in Saint Augustine, FL
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Jessica Beal
Counselor, MS, LMHC
Verified
3 Endorsed
Verified
3 Endorsed
When you start to notice that you aren't feeling well or your mental health isn't where you would like for it to be, it can be hard to figure out which direction to go in or what will help. It can feel overwhelming to share your story with someone new and to dig further into the things that you may be avoiding. It can help to work with a therapist that considers these feelings and works with you at a comfortable pace. My approach is to focus on the quality of the
relationship
I have with my clients in a positive and conversational way while also taking the time to understand their experiences and perspective.

Maria Rowley
Registered Mental Health Counselor Intern, MA, MS
Verified
Verified
Anxiety can be crippling, depression debilitating, struggling with your
partner
painful and lonely, being a teenager or the parent of a teenager overwhelming, and struggling living out your spiritual belief and values confusing.
Life is hard. We all, everyone of us, need help along the way. Perhaps you need help understanding and managing your emotions; overcoming anxiety or depression; building and maintaining healthy boundaries and relationships; healing from past hurts or traumas; dealing with feelings of inadequacy, shame or rejection; forgiving yourself and others. Perhaps you are a parent in need of help understanding and supporting a struggling child; communicating with your teenager or young adult; learning and using skills and tools to navigate these relationships.
Waitlist for new clients

Amanda Payne
Counselor, LMHC, NCC, CST
Verified
3 Endorsed
Verified
3 Endorsed
Areas of Focus: Self-worth, Veteran's concerns, Anxiety, Coping skills, Mindfulness,
Relationship
concerns, Sexual functioning, Post-Traumatic Stress, Shame resilience, Self-compassion.
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.

Jontie Hays
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified
Verified
With 25 years of experience in the mental health field my specialties include family,
couples
, depression, anxiety, sexual abuse and PTSD.
Lets face it, no matter how hard we work at finding our own solutions to life's problems we sometimes get stuck. All of us at times can feel overwhelmed and helpless to change our situation. With over 25 years of clinical experience, engaging in the counseling process with Jontie Hays is a form of partnership and teamwork that will assist you in moving forward into resolution and healing. As the individual owner and operator of Be Whole Counseling you are sure to receive individual attention from beginning to end with upmost professional and caring service.

Karen Dixon Hathcock
Counselor, MS, LMHC
Verified
Verified
I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor who works with adults individually, in
couples counseling
, and in family therapy. I specialize in treating women's issues and life adjustments centered around women, mothers, divorce, relationships, and single parents. I also treat anxiety and depressive disorders.

Kathleen Abbott
Counselor, MSW, LMHC
Verified
Verified
I specialize in relationships, eating disorders,
couples counseling
, anxiety disorders and solution focused therapy.
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"

Aubrey Cannata
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
I also help
couples
improve their relationships or heal from the past.
You know that everyone worries, everyone has stress…but how much is too much? Ultimately, you decide what you can handle, but overwhelming worry doesn’t have to be part of your daily life. If you feel “stressed out,” have friends tell you that you’re a “worrier,” or you have fears that are ruining your ability to experience a moment’s rest….therapy can help. I invite you to call me for a free no-strings-attached 15-min phone consult so you can ask questions and get to know me before you decide.

John Jack Jones
Counselor, MA, LMHC, CFMHE
Verified
Verified
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.

Kim Callahan
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
I will be honored to work with you, to listen and provide insight while earning your trust throughout the process to strengthen and create a working
relationship
that promotes healing.
I am so glad you are here! I work from a person-centered approach to assist my client in finding their desire to break down the challenges that need to be addressed and to empower each and every person to find their courage to believe in their worth and, their strength. This means our work together will be conversation based. There are techniques and approaches that won’t feel like you are being put under a microscope, but hopefully validated and heard. My goal is to help others think outside the typical, to be creative and see things and obstacles from a different perspective.

Samantha Hodges
Pre-Licensed Professional, MSW, RCSWI, ESMHL
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
My goal is to facilitate a
relationship
between you and the horse to serve as a metaphor and agent for change.
Are you looking for a unique way to reduce stress and anxiety? Are you ready to rediscover your strengths and learn new ways of coping? Or are you looking for someone to help guide & support you through some of life's transitions that might be causing distance in your relationships? Allow me to introduce you to a different way of being in the natural world to grow and heal.

Ashley Marie Young
Counselor, LMHC, LPC
Verified
Verified
Currently accepting new patients with Cigna, Aetna, and United Healthcare. When we work together, your life may improve in the following ways: Your
relationship
to your anxiety and stress will change. You'll learn to be kinder to yourself. You'll explore new hobbies and interests. You'll find pockets of joy in your life where you haven't before. You'll say what you mean, and stand up for what you believe in. You'll help others in a meaningful way without sacrificing your self worth. You'll step through uncomfortable breakups or makeups with your boss, employees, boyfriend, girlfriend, or frenemy in a graceful and assertive manner.
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Criston Dinger
Counselor, MA, LMHC
Verified
Verified
I am a mother, military
spouse
of twenty years, and an individual who strives to find grace in my own humanity.
I have had the honor to serve adults, teens, children, and families facing addiction, trauma, and the challenges that come with navigating life on life’s terms. I aspire to provide clients with the opportunity to discover their strengths, values, and needs in the pursuit of healing, redemption, and a renewed sense of joy. I specialize in the treatment of addiction, anxiety and depression, trauma and loss, military life transitions, women and men’s issues, and mental health and environmental stressors that impact one’s ability to function and manage life’s challenges.

Emily Naranjo - Gratitude Counseling Group
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I enjoy collaborating with my clients on how they can reach the overall wellness goals. My approach to wellness recovery is direct, supportive and empowering. I help clients develop insight into the changes needed to improve the way they think and feel. My ideal client is someone motivated to make changes but needs direction on how to do so. Many of the people I have worked with have struggled with
relationship
issues, grief, addiction, depression, anxiety and life transitions.

Kristy Little
Counselor, MS, LMHC
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Currently accepting new patients with Cigna, Aetna, and United Healthcare. When we work together your life may improve in the following ways: You will learn to manage your worries or trauma experiences. You will learn to be kinder to yourself and set boundaries with others so people will know how they can treat you. Your
relationship
can go from feeling like disconnected roommates back to a loving
relationship
. You will find pockets of joy in your life where you haven't before. You will say what you mean and stand up for what you believe in. You'll help others in a meaningful way without sacrificing your self worth.

James Berwick
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
Most importantly, I try and develop a theraputic
relationship
that is kind, compassionate, and when appropriate, includes a sense of humor.
, I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who has been practicing therapy now for 40 years both with a physical office and for the last 2 years online. I live in St. Augustine, Fl. At this point in my career I am working exclusively with adults. Over the years I have worked with my clients on such issues as Anxiety and Panic attacks, Depression, PTSD, Self Esteem problems, Borderline Personality, and marital issues. The kinds of therapy I use most frequently include EMDR, EFT, Gestalt therapy, and Hypnosis. I have also incorporated my long time meditation practice along with my love for Buddhism into my use of Mindfulness therapy.

Hayne Addison Steen
Counselor, MAMFT, LMHC
Verified
15 Endorsed
Verified
15 Endorsed
Hi there, I'm Hayne. I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor providing both in-person and Telehealth sessions. For 20 years, I've loved working with every angle of the family. If you looked at my schedule on any given day, you'd probably see a few married
couples
, some exhausted and burnt-out parents, a college student, a 4th-12th grader, someone having an affair, someone who has been crushed by a loss or a person who is wrestling through their attraction to the same gender. I often find that a person's willingness to come in and simply talk about things creates at least 50% of the change they are looking for.

Frederick John Post
Counselor, LMHC, CSAT, NCC
Verified
Verified
Do you feel that your life is in crisis because of relational, marital, or career distress? Are you feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or depressed? To cope, do you use a variety of unhealthy addictive behaviors that only magnifies your distress? If any of this sounds familiar, I would like to help. It is my desire to support you through the crisis, identify healthy ways to cope, and experience peace. To do this, my goal is to create a safe environment to help you understand any underlying trauma or
relationship
issues that may be impacting your distress and support you to determine next steps to bring healing.

Kelly R Minter
Mental Health Counselor, MA, LMHC
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I am a queer therapist who focuses on teens, young adults,
couples
, and the LGBTQIA+ community. I also do work with religious trauma, purity culture recovery, and generally helping you live your favorite life ever! Issues with anxiety, depression, trauma, difficulty getting into or maintaining your relationships? I have real life experience AND the training to help you with these things, and let you know that you are not alone. Do you want to become "unstuck"? Do you need someone to talk to so you don't feel so alone? I can help you.

Diana Brummer
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified
Verified
Complicated relationships are my specialty. I work with partners, parents, adolescents, and families and am passionate about helping my clients create the lives and relationships they desire. Together, we define what success means to you and then formulate a plan that allows you to achieve that success. As a social worker in the public school system, I developed an affinity for working with adolescents. My practice has expanded to serve
couples
and families, helping to create stronger parents, partners, employees, and family systems.

Justin Dement
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
My areas of interest include working with clients coping with grief/loss, caregiver stress, LGBTQ+ issues,
relationship
counseling, life transitions, anxiety and depression.
As a therapist, I strive to help my clients find healthy, balanced lives. No matter their background, I invest in my clients' well-being, partnering with them through open, non-judgmental counseling. I empower my clients by helping them understand that self-acceptance, self-care and ultimately, self-love are the greatest gifts we can give ourselves.
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Couples Counseling Therapists
Does couples counseling work?
Research shows that couples counseling is effective; it can reduce relationship distress and improve emotional awareness, communication, empathy, intimacy, and overall relationship satisfaction. For example, emotionally focused therapy was found to be effective for about 75 percent of couples, and those benefits lasted at least two years.
When should a couple seek counseling?
Couples can benefit from counseling if they consistently struggle in their relationship. They may have lost the ability to communicate effectively, become entrenched in harmful patterns, begun to fight more than usual, broken the other’s trust, suffered from a mental or physical illness, or faced any number of other challenges. Many therapists offer free consultations, so if a couple isn’t sure whether therapy is necessary, asking directly can provide clarity.
How can I get my partner to go to couples therapy?
The decision to seek couples therapy is often driven by one partner, who then convinces the other to participate. When discussing the idea, the initiator should be direct and assertive. They can state the problems they see and explain how the relationship would benefit from therapy. In more serious cases, they can also explain how their relationship may suffer without making any changes or seeking professional help.
How does a couple prepare for couples counseling?
The anticipation of beginning couples counseling can be difficult—sometimes more difficult than the first session itself. Taking a few moments to reflect can allay those concerns: What are the current challenges? When and how did they begin? What do they want the relationship to look like in the future? Reflecting on these questions can help individuals or couples articulate their goals. Of course, the therapist will also ask questions and guide couples through the process.