Therapists Beginning With J in Florida

Sometimes life's challenges are overwhelming and it's difficult to know just how to make changes. Or you may think you will never be happy or feel like yourself again. What might it be like to remove some obstacles to your healing? Perhaps you could overcome some limiting beliefs you have about yourself and learn new patterns of thinking.

I am an active, goal-oriented therapist with over 20 years of experience. My approach is eclectic and flexible to meet the needs of each client. My goal is to help my clients gain new perspectives and skills to master life's many challenges. I also provide Qualified Clinical Supervision for Mental Health Counseling Interns in Florida.

You deserve joy. You deserve peace. You deserve to live your best life and enjoy it to the fullest. At times, life’s circumstances can hinder you from living to your fullest potential. I understand this and am more than willing to help. I am passionate about mental health and the power that lies within the therapeutic relationship. The belief that every client possesses all of the answers and solutions within but sometimes you need help navigating to those answers is my philosophy. I take pride in creating a genuine and safe environment for you to be your authentic self and foster the change you desire and deserve.

As a registered mental health counselor intern, it is important to me that I meet each of my clients where they are so that they are comfortable to do what is needed to meet their goals. I understand that seeking therapy can be difficult and awkward and I’d like to help ease you through the process at a pace that is productive and meaningful, where you also feel understood, listened to, and validated. In therapy, I bring my empathy, genuineness, compassion, down-to-earth style, and knowledge to help lead you through your therapeutic journey.

Most sessions are treatment oriented using a cognitive behavior approach, however I also do a lot of work with adults abused as children. I work with many dually diagnosed clients -substance abuse and mentally ill . Referrals are made to Dr. Bennett McAllister if medications are deemed a possibility. He also uses TMS treatments for depression. I also see a lot of clients with posttraumatic stress disorder and complicated trauma experiences.

Specialist for children, teens, adults, couples, & families in the areas of Trauma, Anxiety, Grief/Loss, Adjustments, Navigating Legal Stressors, Navigating Stressors of Chronic Medical Issues, & Neurodevelopmental Disorders (ADD/ADHD, Asperger's/Autism, etc.). Board Certified Sex Therapist helping couples navigating trauma, sexual, medical, intimacy, and communication challenges. Licensed Mental Health Counselor Supervisor, EMDR Therapist, Registered Play Therapist Supervisor, Juvenile & Adult Forensic Evaluator, Qualified Parent Coordinator, and a Florida Supreme Court Certified Family, County Court, and Appellate Mediator.

Hello, my name is Theresia. I am an experienced Licensed Mental Health Counselor and Marriage and Family Therapist. I provide psychotherapy to adults, children, adolescents, couples, and families through the delivery of counseling, crisis intervention, and consultation. I am also a Ph.D. candidate with five years’ experience of evidence-based research and advanced studies in couples, families, and adolescents. I have a pragmatic understanding of clinical interventions and treatments, and I can apply these strategies in real-life experiences.

Our philosophy is to promote various aspects of health based on the strengths of each individual by thoughtfully acknowledging each person's unique talents and abilities. I have 20 years of experience in working with adolescents and adults with mental health problems, dual disorders, and substance abuse issues. For the past 16 years, I have directly worked with adults who had these problems. I offer mental health counseling for dual disorders, substance abuse, addictive behaviors (i.e., food, gambling, technology), the impact of family members' addiction, adult children of addicts (i.e., ACOAs), codependency, and more.

My goal is to provide a relaxing and a healing environment where you can address your concerns with life's challenges and difficulties. I will help you build insight, explore and challenge thoughts as a way to improve overall mental health and core healing. I can provide services that span from individual therapy to marriage and family counseling in a comfortable and supportive atmosphere.

"Awareness brings the opportunity for change." I am a firm believer that awareness is the first step towards change. The next and most important step is intentionality; investing in the process of change. I am a Couple & Family Therapist who works with individuals, couples and families. I believe that therapy is a resource that anyone can utilize. I am a collaborative therapist who will work with you to transform your investment into change!

You're seeking someone to meet you where you are and help guide you on the path you wish to travel. You're looking for someone to sit in openness, without judgement, and assist you in achieving a more functional and fulfilling life. I am honored to serve as your professional connector of dots. Together, we can piece together your bigger picture, greater purpose, and ideal level of functioning. I look forward to collaborating with you!

NOW Servicing 40 STATES through psypact.org! We become paralyzed by the frightening pace of life when the daunting challenges presented to us on a daily basis become too much. What initially seems manageable becomes overwhelming accompanied by the inability to cope. Seeking help & relief is the first step in guiding through dark and emotional times. The decision to enter into therapy is an investment in yourself & I understand was made with careful consideration. I am dedicated to the process & discovery of therapy by providing a comfortable & confidential space designed specifically to meet your unique circumstances & needs.

Life can be hard. Extremely hard. Sometime you can’t see your way out. It’s normal. When those hard moments in life come, I’m here to see you through to the other side of your pain. That’s the goal. The other side. I work with teens, adults, couples and families suffering from a variety of issues such as depression, anxiety, addiction, relationship issues and trauma. As your therapist, you will get someone who is authentic, straightforward, down-to-earth, and open-minded. My job is to listen to you, encourage you, walk beside you, and yes, sometimes challenge your perspective.

I am a warm, kind soul with more than 8 years of experience working with individuals of various ethnic and socio-economic backgrounds. This includes children, adolescents, adults, and families. I specialize in anxiety, trauma, and depressive symptoms.

I work with the Pride community and others on anxiety, depression, gender identity, and self-esteem issues. We will partner to focus on the issues that are having a direct impact on your daily life and work together to find your balance and peace. Counseling is my career because I genuinely enjoy collaborating with clients on building forward momentum and making sustainable positive change.

I am passionate about mental health. It is essential in my work with clients to provide education on the importance of mental health and total wellness. It is the key to function as one’s most optimized self. I present a safe, secure, and unbiased atmosphere for clients to unravel and discover the organic and/or environmental roots of impairing symptoms or circumstances. Clinical experience includes crisis work, trauma, life transitional issues, stress, anxiety, depression, and bipolar I/II, as well as grief, existential matters, and self-identity development issues.

Counseling is not just for those experiencing a life crisis or a current difficulty. Counseling is an opportunity to learn new skills, gain new insights, and position oneself for increased health and wellness. My style is a “hodgepodge”, meaning it depends on what a person needs in that moment. One day we may learn coping skills and the next, we may be identifying how personality characteristics contribute to protecting your sense of self. Mind, body, and spirit impact each other, which can also be described as a holistic approach. We will not just look at what you think and feel, but your lifestyle, environment, & relationships.

Life brings us unexpected challenges and can leave us feeling hopeless, angry, and overwhelmed. Through life’s ups and downs, you don’t have to go through it alone. During sessions, Lesley will create a space of safety encouraging you to breathe and let it out. Lesley has been described as non-judgmental, authentic, and gentle. Her goal is to help clients navigate difficult emotions, identify negative beliefs and patterns, and process pain, frustrations, and disappointments. As a therapist, Lesley likes to get to know her clients and help them discover or rediscover what makes their hearts smile.