Marriage Counseling 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.

If you don't do it, it won't get done. Everything is on you. At this point, you don't even ask, because what's the point? You are exhausted and feel like you are the only one trying. You feel taken for granted. You are sick of having the same fight every week. It feels like no matter how you express yourself, it goes in one ear and out the other. You can't even remember how the last fight started or what it was about. You probably wonder "Am I asking for too much?"

I have worked extensively with both individual clients, as well as couples. I specialize in helping clients with the following issues: affective disorders (e.g., depression), anxiety problems, and marital issues. I frequently work with helping clients to rapidly resolve trauma issues, including childhood abuse. I also work with with stress issues, health psychology, and sleep problems. The full range of psychological testing, including intelligence and personality testing, is also available. Many of my clients are self-pay (to avoid insurance hassles), but I do accept Medicare, Tricare, and some PPO plans.

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.

Currently Accepting New Clients. Feel stuck in your relationship? Trying to connect, but communication seems to get in the way? Struggling with sadness or worry and unsure how to cope? My goal is to help individuals, couples and families focus on their strengths and what works. I can help with improving communication, resolving conflict, improving individual coping skills or focusing on ways to improve day to day living, my expertise and training focuses on helping couples improve their relationship and I can help individuals work to focus on growth by overcoming challenges in a meaningful way.

I believe each individual I see is different, has unique needs, and each client needs an individual plan. I specialize in anxiety, mood disorders, trauma issues, depression, eating disorders, relationships, and other areas. I am certified in Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Level 3 Trained Gottman Therapy for Couples, in addition to other treatment modalities. My goal is for each person to have a positive growth experience of change and be able to interact openly during our time together.

Life is difficult. If you are here, chances are that you (or someone important to you) are facing some significant challenge(s) that are negatively impacting your life. A therapeutic relationship can be a wonderful tool to help work through a variety of life's issues! As a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, I have spent the last decade providing counseling for patients in inpatient psychiatric treatment, intensive outpatient treatment for drug and alcohol abuse (rehab), and private psychotherapy practice for individuals, groups, and families. I am also a professor of counseling and psychology for a private university in Florida.

F.O.C.U.S. online counseling’s mission is to empower individuals so that they will be able to endure and sustain the challenges in the world by discovering their own resources within themselves, giving them the ability to have a balanced life. The synchronization of the body, mind and spirit brings good health and enables people to live productive lives. Good health encompasses harmony, joy, love and peace in all realms of the body, mind and spirit.

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.

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!

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!

Life can change in an instant. Unexpected life events and 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, and 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 and courage to reach out for help but the benefits of taking that risk can lead to new insight, personal growth, and a renewed sense of purpose.

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.

Connection is hard. It requires a level of vulnerability that opens us up to the very pain we’ve been trying to avoid. The thing about connection though, is that it is vital to every person’s emotional, sexual, and mental well-being. We can’t understand ourselves or feel close to others without it. As a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and Certified Sex Therapist, I offer a safe, honest, and affirming environment where you can feel comfortable exploring whatever holds you back from connecting with yourself and others. With you in the driver's seat, I can help you move towards a more fulfilling and integrated life.

I believe in an individualized treatment plan tailored to meet the specific needs of each client. I specialize in mood disorders, anxiety disorders, couples counseling, eating disorders, and trauma issues. I enjoy working with adolescents and adults. I utilize Brainspotting, EMDR, and Gottman methods among others. I feel that therapy should be a positive experience of growth for each individual and encourage my clients to collaborate with me as their treatment progresses.