Cognitive Behavioral (CBT) Therapists in Bunnell, FL

Life is difficult. This is the first line from the book, The Road Less Travelled, by M. Scott Peck. Each of us is all too aware of this basic truth. Sometimes we need help navigating our journey, and therapy is a great place to start! Building strong relationships with my clients provides a safe space to explore their life experiences, thoughts, and feelings. I aim to create an understanding and respectful environment where we can discover the most effective means for positive change.

Lets face it, no matter how hard we work at finding our own solutions to life's problems we sometimes get stuck. All of us at times can feel overwhelmed and helpless to change our situation. With over 25 years of clinical experience, engaging in the counseling process with Jontie Hays is a form of partnership and teamwork that will assist you in moving forward into resolution and healing. As the individual owner and operator of Be Whole Counseling you are sure to receive individual attention from beginning to end with upmost professional and caring service.

I specialize in helping adolescents and adults with an array of maladaptive behaviors including anxiety, depression, self-harm, mood disturbances, anger, and self-esteem struggles. I specialize in Bipolar Disorders and Borderline Personality Disorder. My goal is to help my patients redirect their negative and irrational thought patterns utilizing Cognitive Behavioral Therapy techniques. I also implement Dialectical Behavioral therapy to teach my clients skills to regulate their emotions. Concurrently utilizing Motivational Therapy to encourage setting short and long term obtainable goals for future life fulfillment.

Your first one half hour phone consultation with me is free. You deserve the opportunity to explore your situation with a trained professional before you decide to access psychotherapy. My style is relaxed and compassionate. I believe psychotherapy can be a fun and interesting adventure. I assist my clients to achieve the goals they set for themselves as soon as possible. I help my clients tap their creativity in meeting the challenges they face. My experience is that people are more resilient than they know. My clients are empowered to discover and use their strengths to transform their lives.

At Mindful Mental Health Counseling I specialize in working with children, teens, adults, and families to improve relationships, increase self-esteem, and effectively manage depression, anxiety, anger, behavioral issues, trauma, grief and loss, substance misuse, and more. I provide a safe, supportive, and confidential space where each individual can become their best self and learn to master any challenges they may face.

I provide screening, assessment, behavioral modification, and counseling services to individuals (3 years through Adulthood) with mild to severe behavioral difficulties who are on the Autism Spectrum and/or have been diagnosed with ADHD. I have expertise with Autism assessment and ABA. I also provide support for the families of children/adolescents with Autism Spectrum Disorders. I provide psychoeducational assessments for individuals with Learning Disorders and Intellectual Disabilities. I am familiar with Florida DOE law and how parents/students can access services within public schools in Florida. I also provide CBT for Insomnia to adults and children/adolescents.

Do you find that you feel stuck in life and need some assistance? In my office, you are encouraged to be your authentic self in a space where you feel seen, heard and valued. We will collaborate to identify your needs and goals and explore various aspects of your mental health including attachments, behavior patterns and emotions. Additionally, you are encouraged to identify and process various experiences, traumas and beliefs that may be hindering your growth. Clients have reported an increase in their self awareness, healthy communication and coping skills following consistent treatment.

Hello! Are you ready to create a happier, more fulfilling life? Do you struggle with any of these questions: Am I good enough? Why do I feel like I don't matter? Why do I make the same choices over and over? Why am I afraid of conflict? Of the future? Why am I so stressed? Life can seem pretty bleak when pain dulls the beauty that surrounds us. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) teaches us how to replace negative beliefs with positive ones. Learn to recognize your strengths, practice effective communication, mindfulness and gratitude. Phobias and trauma responses may disappear with EMDR. You deserve to be happy.

In an ever-evolving world, change is inevitable, whether we are prepared for it or not. Our minds often wrestle with the persistent echoes of past emotional wounds and the uncertainties of the future. Finding someone who truly comprehends our emotions or whom we can confide in with our innermost thoughts and feelings can be a daunting task. As a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, I am passionate about guiding individuals on their journey towards holistic well-being. With a compassionate and client-centered approach, I strive to create a safe and nurturing space where clients can explore their thoughts, feelings, and experiences.