Therapists in Saint Augustine, FL

Are you feeling stuck? Are you feeling lost or disconnected? Do you feel like you no longer know yourself? Do you find that your go-to "coping skills" are no longer serving you? Maybe you are experiencing a change and find yourself in a transformative stage of life. Are you interested in moving past self-doubt, fear, negative thinking, sadness, or anxiety? I am here for you! I have a passion for holding a safe and nurturing space for individuals, couples, and families to open the doors to explore their inner-selves to find ways to cope and heal. I am here to help re-connect you to your most authentic empowered self.

My ideal clients are women suffering from anxiety, depression or perinatal mental health struggles. The goals of my clients should include a readiness to dig into their struggle and implement coping skills and strategies learned. Each clients mental, physical and nutrient care are considered for overall wellness. My clients want to take actionable steps in evaluating their world and identify the deficits. I am PSI (postpartum international support) trained as well as ART (Accelerated Resolution Therapy) for trauma (use of bilateral eye movements that work with somatic symptoms.

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 offer weekly, biweekly, or monthly sessions of counseling or life-coaching. I do deep work with my clients & enjoy seeing rapid, but long-lasting growth. I like to see my clients reach higher levels of functioning than they ever anticipated. Sessions will involve honest conversations aimed at making your life better. I want to know your story: where you've been, where you're at, & where you want to go. We'll dig, discover, & then empower you to choose the best course of action based on insights gained. I offer individual, couples, marriage, family or group sessions. You can even invite a friend to join you in the sessions.

Hi, and welcome. I'm so glad you landed here. I’m Courtnie, a licensed therapist who has always loved the nontraditional approach to therapy. I love to incorporate my own intuitive abilities into my work. Over the last ten years I have been trained extensively in trauma and attachment, it is a passion of mine to work with individuals who have experienced trauma or have insecure attachment styles. Being a mother myself, I also very much enjoy working with moms who are struggling with postpartum disorders or just dealing with the day to day difficulties parenting can bring.

PREGNANCY, POSTPARTUM, MATERNAL MENTAL HEALTH. Not feeling like you "should" after a new baby? Experiencing scary or intrusive thoughts? Struggling with stress or mixed emotions during pregnancy? Difficulty adjusting to motherhood? Even though it can feel very isolating, you are not alone. Counseling from an experienced provider can help. I'm one of just a small handful of providers with a certification in Perinatal Mental Health in our area. Specializations include: anxiety and depression during pregnancy, postpartum depression, anxiety, panic disorder and OCD.

Everyone has moments where life's challenges can be overwhelming and feel like they are too much to handle. During these times choosing a therapist for yourself or loved one can be a very important decision. I am dedicated to providing quality, professional, and compassionate services in a safe supportive environment. I cover a wide variety of issues for children, adolescents, parents, individuals, and couples. I also offer an eclectic combination of therapeutic approaches. I take a client centered approach to ensure a coordinated effort in hopes of providing clients an improvement in quality of life, opportunity for growth, and a new found hope.

Are you feeling alone, stressed, overwhelmed, or anxious? In life, many situations and new transitions make us feel out of control. I will work alongside you to face those life challenges such as: low self-esteem, school issues, anger, poor communication with family members, dating/marriage, parenting, divorce, trauma or career changes. I want to explore your emotional challenges such as frustration, depression, hopelessness, anger, anxiety, and grief. Whether you are facing issues in school, at work, at home, with family, friends, or internally, I'm here during this time.

Seeking counseling can be an immense and brave step. It is an honor and privilege to be trusted to walk alongside my clients in their most challenging moments. I believe everyone is on a road toward success and deserves happiness. However we sometimes get steered away from our desired journey due to the challenges we encounter, or barriers in the road. My role is to walk alongside you on this journey, helping you break the barriers and empower you to discover your true potential. I provide counseling to a diverse, multicultural population including being an LGBTQ+ ally.

I am a licensed clinical social worker in Florida, Iowa, Texas and Wisconsin specializing in eating disorders, trauma resolution and perinatal mental health. I am dedicated to exploring the role of diet culture and weight stigma in our lives and working to dismantle the "body shame system". I enjoy working in settings with teens, people dealing with transitions, grief, trauma, eating disorders and body image issues while also providing therapy with parents and families. In my sessions, I utilize various modalities as well as integrate expressive arts and neuroscience to help my clients enhance their power of healing.

Dr. Steckler has experience working with concerns related to adjustment, anxiety, depression, romantic relationship difficulties, grief and trauma. She has a background working with concerns specific to the female life cycle, such as perinatal and post-partum mood disorders. Dr. Steckler also specializes in working with the LGBTQ+ community and identity related concerns.

Does life add up to be too much or is life becoming too stressful? Are you struggling with anxiety or depression? Maybe your pregnancy or postpartum period is tough or that grief or a life transition have you feeling stuck or lost. Does your struggle affect your ability to function, to progress in your career, to care? Do you feel exhausted or overwhelmed trying to live up to standards or feeling there is no light at the end of the tunnel? Now more than ever, people are feeling anxious, overwhelmed, or uncertain while struggling with overcoming obstacles and finding their place. Life could be better. You could feel lighter.

So often we think of ourselves in ways that others' have decided that we are based on their own assumptions. When we begin to realize that we are more than what others' have said, we begin to peel back the layers and discover ourselves. Can that be scary and intimidating? Yes. There are times in life where talking to someone might benefit you. "We must not allow other people's limited perceptions to define us." Virginia Satir

Are days bringing you more than you can deal with? Life adjustments causing you to feel something is emotionally off or challenging? Let's work together at getting you to happy and healthy in as brief a time frame as possible. I will work collaboratively with you to develop an individual strategy that enables you to meet your specific goals and gain coping skills while getting you more in the moment and less in your head. I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with more than 11 years of experience specializing in mental wellness, perinatal struggles, couples, parenting, trauma and addictions.

At JFS we strive to have a holistic approach to counseling, focusing on the individual needs of each of our clients. We have several therapist with a wide array of expertise. We serve over the entire life span, regardless of race, religion, sex/gender identify, and aim to create a safe space to serve the community at large. We accept almost all insurances and do not want cost to be a barrier for care, if you do not see your insurance listed, please reach out so that we can work with you to be seen. Ashlyn Douglass-Barnes, LCSW, PMH-C, QS's practice focus is perinatal mood disorders, bariatric concerns, and LEO/first responder