Aetna Therapists in Saint Johns, FL

Thank you for considering me to work as your therapist. I’d like to work collaboratively with you to assist in getting your life in harmony. I am a licensed Mental Health Counselor, Marriage and Family Therapist in the state of Florida and a National Certified Counselor. I hold a doctorate degree in Marriage and Family Therapy and a Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. Along with my formal educational training, I have 20 years of experience as a military officer with leadership, mentorship and counseling proficiency. My practice includes adolescents and adults, individual, couples and family therapy.

ONLY VIDEO & PHONE SESSIONS PROVIDED* Do you find yourself over thinking, over-reacting, procrastinating and or second guessing yourself? Has your inner critic taken control of your thought patterns making it difficult for you live your very best life? Beginning therapy means different things to different people, but it is often an action of courage, hope, self-care, and self-determination. I will provide you with a safe, non-judgmental space to process and work through unhealed emotional wounds so that you can experience mental wellness and feelings of connectedness to yourself and with others.

Helping individuals achieve balance and quality of life is my passion. You do not have to struggle alone! Let me help you navigate the path to wellness and help you achieve your goals. Therapy is not always easy and can be anxiety-provoking as you try to find the right therapist who is compassionate, understanding, and have the skills to guide you. I want to help you through this path in a non-judgmental, transparent, and supportive way.

I specialize in individual, couples/family therapy, mental health counseling, parenting skills/techniques, self-harm, depression, anxiety, addiction, suicidal thoughts, self-esteem, aggression, coping strategies, personality disorders and more. I offer counseling Monday - Saturday in the morning, afternoons, and evenings, and I offer HIPAA compliant online counseling.

Our lived experiences often shape our meaning and understanding of our world and sometimes those experinces bring us internal and relational difficulties. Clouding us from knowing our own skills and confidence to lead our most fulfilling life with a sense of empowerment and authenticity. I believe neither our circumstances or experiences define who we are and when our stories no longer match our sense of self we can feel a multitude of emotions and unsure of where to turn for support. Developing a space to feel heard, seen and supported is where others can find the strength to re-create their lives.

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.

You’ve been dealing with IT for a long time. IT has sucked away your joy, occupied your mind, stolen your sleep and disrupted your relationships. You’ve tried to fix IT on your own. You’ve prayed and asked God to fix IT. You’ve had enough of IT! Our professionally trained psychotherapists are skilled and experienced to help you find new ways of feeling, thinking, behaving and relating. You can EXPERIENCE JOY. You can HAVE SATISFYING RELATIONSHIPS. You can DEVELOP NEW SKILLS. (Telehealth available in some circumstances.) Let’s get started!

Many times we are our own worst critic. Did you know that we have 60,000 thoughts a day, and most of them are negative and the majority of them are the same ones we had yesterday. Let me help you silence that critic in you, and teach you how to talk more nicely to yourself. It all starts with your thoughts, and once you change those, you change your entire life. Through personal experience and education, I have learned how to journey with others as they mange this thing we call "Life". I would consider it an honor to journey with you today!

Do you show a strong outside, but inside you're churning with worry, anxiety, depression and you can't talk to anyone about it. Life can be too hard to do it alone. I am a non-judgmental therapist who will listen with compassion and care. I'll use my 20 years of eclectic experience (DBT/CBT/EMDR/Psychodrama/Hypnosis, etc.) to help you work life's challenges and find your inner peace. If you want someone to really hear you, to help you find a better way of living and improve the way you look at life, then I am the counselor for you. I can help you grow stronger and find inner peace in the midst of the most difficult situations

I specialize in working with those who have become "disconnected" from life. The reasons for this disconnection can be anything from depression, life trauma, anxiety, addictions, to just feeling "stuck". If you are willing to work--because you know that therapy depends on a collaboration and the use of new tools--then you are a good candidate for life-changing therapy or coaching. You clearly have the courage to seek relief and guidance--you're here! Prepare now for the journey of your life. I look forward to joining together with you to find solutions for the issues you are facing.

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.

Mandarin Counseling is a group practice consisting of licensed social workers, licensed mental health clinicians, PhDs, and licensed marriage and family therapists. We are dedicated to providing quality, professional and compassionate mental health services. We offer a variety of treatment modalities including cognitive behavioral therapy, family systems, EMDR, play therapy, psychological testing, couples counseling, ACT, dialectical behavior therapy, solution focused and behavioral therapy. Our practice includes Certified DBT therapists and Registered PlayTherapists. We accept most insurance plans and national EAP programs.