Grief Therapists in Santa Fe, FL

The relationship between a counselor and client is unique. I am a trained therapist who uses modern, evidenced based, therapeutic strategies and techniques and who is also outside of your daily life and social circles. My role is to listen to better understand you, to empathize with you without prejudice and judgment, validate your feelings (because how we feel is how we feel) and to help you develop strategies for overcoming life's obstacles. You cannot offend me in a therapeutic session and you can speak freely and openly about anything you think or feel, being free to express yourself.

I provide therapy for individuals, couples, families, and groups of all orientations, from preteens to elders. I am a trained EMDR therapist and have a passion to care for patients who are the survivors or witnesses of sexual, physical, and emotional abuse. I provide assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and coordination of care for a range of mental health challenges including: PTSD, mood disorders, anxiety, adjustment disorders, dissociative disorders, bereavement, identity struggles, and relational distress. I am also honored to provide therapeutic support for our U.S. military warriors returning home, as well as their families.

Throughout life, we face life changes, identity and personal crises, losses, and possible disconnection with ourselves and with others. When we begin to explore these changes in a safe and supportive space, we may begin to authentically express our needs and desires, while also creating and maintaining healthy boundaries for ourselves. Creating a life of greater joy and abundance is achieved through honest and open communication, reflection, and a deeper relationship with ourselves and with others.

LOCATIONS IN ALACHUA AND ORANGE PARK/JACKSONVILLE. Better Beginnings is Florida's premier practice specializing in mental health surrounding fertility, pregnancy, loss and early parenting years. Our levels of care include prenatal preparation, traditional weekly outpatient visits and Florida's first Mother/Baby Partial Hospitalization Program (an intensive, outpatient day program). All of our team have received additional training and education in working during the time of pregnancy and postpartum. We look forward to partnering with you in your care.

I am currently accepting new clients! Life can be full of hurt, loss, & pain, & my hope as a counselor is to provide clients with space & tools to navigate through the wide array of emotions that can come from such events. I am passionate about clients experiencing growth & healing through the therapeutic process, & I strive for sessions to be a safe, nurturing environment in which clients can successfully reach their goals. My desire is for clients to grow in confidence & hopefulness that will enable them to lead healthy and full lives.

I am licensed clinical social worker qualified to practice in Florida, California, and Tennessee. My style includes a dynamic, solution-focused approach to help adults address the sources of persistent stress, emotional overload, and relationship difficulties. I possess additional training in treating financial disorders, substance use, compulsive sexual behavior, grief and loss, relationship conflict, and depression and anxiety.

Congratulations on taking the first courageous step towards improving things in your life. I have been providing psychotherapy services to people for over three decades as a Licensed Psychologist. In that time, I have learned that each person is unique; with their own combination of strengths, struggles and histories. We start with getting to know each other and then focus on what you want to change/improve. We work together to set goals and then to achieve those goals. I view this process as a collaborative process.

Depression, anxiety, low self-worth, grief, relationship problems and apprehension about change -- all can be helped with good psychotherapy. I work with you to create a safe environment for growth, identify obstacles to change, increase your insight, address blind spots, heal trauma, and create a plan with you for moving forward into the life you want to create. My style is supportive, insightful, and challenging, and contemplative. I consider empathy and humor to be essential ingredients on the journey.

I have spent the last 30 years working with individuals and families on a wide range of emotional issues from substance abuse to grief in providing psychotherapeutic support. My background as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) has made it possible for me to lend emotional know how around Depression, Anxiety, Addiction, Relationships and Life’s Challenges at any stage. I have also spent several years working as an EAP Counselor in navigating workplace issues. I realize that these are stressful times and getting the right kind of help is most important. My approach is simple, it’s walking with you through this difficult time.

I provide therapy for adults, college students and adolescents with various mental health concerns that include mood disorders, PTSD, grief and adjustment disorders, and relational distress. I seek to form deep and authentic relationships with clients and sit with them in struggle and loss. I empathetically connect with clients in order to facilitate healing in a safe environment and empower them to find their voice and practice healthy practices in relationships. I help clients move forward by collaboratively solving problems, examining and restructuring negative beliefs, and bringing forth their true identity and strengths.

Do you ever feel as if the distress in your life is unmanageable/unbearable? Do you find yourself lacking the support you need to navigate these difficult times in your life? Do you struggle to identify the steps towards a more fulfilling life? Have you wondered what it would be like if you felt like you had more options to cope with the things that cloud you as you try to accomplish your goals? Do you and/or your partner find your relationship might be in need of intervention and/or an objective perspective?

Human beings are storytellers. We weave stories from our understanding of our own lives and the lives of those around us. As our minds compose the story it is possible for us to lose track of the plot. Occasionally we find ourselves believing that we are a supporting character in our own lives. You are meant to be the protagonist of your own story. I believe that you are meant to live a life of unique purpose, and that you are worthy of dignity and respect. Counseling can be the place where we recalibrate our thinking, and strengthen the parts of ourselves we keep hidden and safe. Sometimes we need help, and that is only human.

You have so much to do, but you find yourself stuck on the couch. You are ambitious and driven. Some days you’re on top of the world, and others you feel like an imposter. You feel the pressure to keep it all together, balancing your job, relationships, and life... and you are tired. Beneath your successes is a whirlwind of second guessing, procrastinating, and perfectionism. Your anxiety has anxiety. You get in your own head and escape through mindless eating, drinking too much, doom scrolling, and sleepless nights. You have so many goals, but a fog of self-doubt and fear of failure makes it hard to get going.

I work with men, women, students, and couples. My master's focus was in mental health and trauma, my PhD internship focused on community mental health. I treat anxiety and stress, along with trauma disorders using EMDR. I can help clients with a wide range of issues. My approach to therapy is client centered. I treat the whole person, not just a symptom profile of the person. Results from my work include symptom reduction and clients feeling more confident and focused. Clients also report not feeling so burdened internally, thus freeing them to be more alive and present, thus increasing quality of life experience,

*** VOTED TOP 3 MARRIAGE COUNSELORS *** After years of therapy and hundreds spent on books, it was one brief moment with Isabell that changed everything! She opened a door that I had closed for years. Aspects of my life were revisited, put into a new perspective, allowing me to find the freedom and happiness I had been missing for years. Her keen insights and ability to facilitate unfinished business puts her in a position to transform lives and that's what she does. Read what others are saying about her - do yourself a favor - take advantage of what will most likely be your life changing moment as well. -Male, 34

"Challenges are what make life interesting; overcoming them is what makes life meaningful" Joshua J Marine Life is full of twists, turns, peeks, and valleys. That is what makes it such an adventure. Like all adventures obstacles can get in the way, preventing us from moving forward, leaving us confused and feeling alone. Are you finding yourself blocked by circumstances, distressing emotions or challenging personal or professional relationships? Please know that you don't have to go it alone. Allow me to walk with you through those times. Through psychotherapy you can take charge and improve your quality of life.

Would you like support in coping with life's challenges? Would you like to gain new perspectives on issues you are struggling with? Are you looking for deeper understanding and connection within yourself and your relationships? I offer empathetic listening, compassionate support, and being a guide in a process of healing and self-discovery. I believe in helping people tap into answers, strengths, and skills within themselves.

I am available to help individuals live the life that they want. I work with folks to assist in building resilience and coping skills. I have specialized training in somatic and DBT practices. My background includes crisis and suicidal ideation, trauma, and substance use. I am an LGBTQ+ affirming therapist. I come from a place of respect and unconditional positive regard when working with folks.

Are you tired of falling into the same patterns over and over? Then you are ready to do some deeper work and I can guide or coach you to make the inner changes you need or to heal wounds that are now affecting you. With over twenty years of counseling experience, I draw on my skills and compassion to guide my clients to reach their goals. I have many great ideas and areas of expertise to help you. Schedule your in-person or telehealth counseling session today! You deserve a skilled and compassionate therapist.