In Person Therapists in Duval County, FL
Serenity Wellness
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CCATP
Verified Verified
Jacksonville, FL 32210
Waitlist for new clients
I am aware that choosing to seek support from a mental health practitioner for our emotional/ mental health and life problems can be a scary process. However, therapy does not have to be a scary process if your are paired with a therapist who understands the value of starting where the client is and working to develop a strong therapeutic alliance. My primary goal is to offer a safe therapeutic environment where my clients are free to share their stories without judgement or fear, and be empowered to remove obstacles that interfere with personal freedom, growth, and personal satisfaction.
I am aware that choosing to seek support from a mental health practitioner for our emotional/ mental health and life problems can be a scary process. However, therapy does not have to be a scary process if your are paired with a therapist who understands the value of starting where the client is and working to develop a strong therapeutic alliance. My primary goal is to offer a safe therapeutic environment where my clients are free to share their stories without judgement or fear, and be empowered to remove obstacles that interfere with personal freedom, growth, and personal satisfaction.
The challenges you face aren’t just obstacles; they’re opportunities to unlock your potential. I’ve been there—feeling stuck, weighed down by unresolved trauma, strained relationships, or a lack of direction. But here’s the truth: these moments aren’t dead ends. They’re invitations to transform, to break through emotional barriers, and to rediscover the strength within you.
The challenges you face aren’t just obstacles; they’re opportunities to unlock your potential. I’ve been there—feeling stuck, weighed down by unresolved trauma, strained relationships, or a lack of direction. But here’s the truth: these moments aren’t dead ends. They’re invitations to transform, to break through emotional barriers, and to rediscover the strength within you.
At some time or other, many of us may experience a disconnect from ourselves, parts of ourselves and/or what is most important to us. This can be a result of trauma, circumstance, or unmet needs. A disconnect from self can manifest in unwanted feelings and symptoms including anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, relationship issues, and substance abuse. The reconnection process can elicit growing pains as we explore the root cause, identify and overcome barriers, and explore new ways of living in alignment with ourselves. I am passionate about creating a warm, safe space for clients to show up as themselves and do this work.
At some time or other, many of us may experience a disconnect from ourselves, parts of ourselves and/or what is most important to us. This can be a result of trauma, circumstance, or unmet needs. A disconnect from self can manifest in unwanted feelings and symptoms including anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, relationship issues, and substance abuse. The reconnection process can elicit growing pains as we explore the root cause, identify and overcome barriers, and explore new ways of living in alignment with ourselves. I am passionate about creating a warm, safe space for clients to show up as themselves and do this work.
Are you ready to truly leave the past in the past and continue on the journey to authenticity and acceptance? I would love to help! I work with those who are trying to process their past to help better deal with the future. I believe no matter your background, sexual orientation/gender identity, ethnicity or race you deserve to feel authentic and whole. I work with open heart to all who are interested in processing trauma and feeling free from the burdens of their past
Are you ready to truly leave the past in the past and continue on the journey to authenticity and acceptance? I would love to help! I work with those who are trying to process their past to help better deal with the future. I believe no matter your background, sexual orientation/gender identity, ethnicity or race you deserve to feel authentic and whole. I work with open heart to all who are interested in processing trauma and feeling free from the burdens of their past
My ideal client struggles with insecurities, fears, has low self- esteem, and difficulties to identify his or her strengths. He or she has fears, and anxieties, and create the worst possible case scenarios in his or her inner dialogue for situations that he or she finds threatening or challenging. Also my ideal client needs to identify strategies to better manage their time. My ideal client struggles with anxieties in his or her relationship, which could lead to codependency and anxious attachment patterns.
My ideal client struggles with insecurities, fears, has low self- esteem, and difficulties to identify his or her strengths. He or she has fears, and anxieties, and create the worst possible case scenarios in his or her inner dialogue for situations that he or she finds threatening or challenging. Also my ideal client needs to identify strategies to better manage their time. My ideal client struggles with anxieties in his or her relationship, which could lead to codependency and anxious attachment patterns.
My ideal clients are middle-aged Hispanic females who are married and have children. They may struggle with disturbed sleep, excessive worry, feeling overwhelmed, lack of motivation, trouble concentrating, and feeling under-appreciated. They are experiencing difficulties "juggling" their roles at home, work, and parenting responsibilities. They have expressed a desire to feel "normal" and "efficient", and to be a "good mother, spouse and employee." The end goal would be a reduction of anxiety and depression symptoms, returning to a normal level of function, practicing self-care, and enhancing time management skills.
My ideal clients are middle-aged Hispanic females who are married and have children. They may struggle with disturbed sleep, excessive worry, feeling overwhelmed, lack of motivation, trouble concentrating, and feeling under-appreciated. They are experiencing difficulties "juggling" their roles at home, work, and parenting responsibilities. They have expressed a desire to feel "normal" and "efficient", and to be a "good mother, spouse and employee." The end goal would be a reduction of anxiety and depression symptoms, returning to a normal level of function, practicing self-care, and enhancing time management skills.
I am a licensed mental health counselor (LMHC). I received a BS degree in Psychology at the University of Central Florida. I attended Nova Southeastern University receiving a master's degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. I have over 15 years experience working as mental health therapist and addiction counselor. I specialize in depression, anxiety, mood disorders, OCD, personality disorders, and ADHD. My approach combines cognitive-behavioral, humanistic, and integrative therapy. My style is warm, transparent, and interactive. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion.
I am a licensed mental health counselor (LMHC). I received a BS degree in Psychology at the University of Central Florida. I attended Nova Southeastern University receiving a master's degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. I have over 15 years experience working as mental health therapist and addiction counselor. I specialize in depression, anxiety, mood disorders, OCD, personality disorders, and ADHD. My approach combines cognitive-behavioral, humanistic, and integrative therapy. My style is warm, transparent, and interactive. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion.
There are times in life when you encounter struggles, that make you wonder what to do next. Together we would find the solution that works best for you, to respond to life's challenges, changing behaviors, or strengthening yourself. I offer a safe, caring, positive environment where you are free to express yourself. I want you to feel comfortable in a therapeutic setting. With over a decade of experience, I can help. Be Ready for Positive Change! I look forward to working with you to empower you to be the Best You Can Be!
There are times in life when you encounter struggles, that make you wonder what to do next. Together we would find the solution that works best for you, to respond to life's challenges, changing behaviors, or strengthening yourself. I offer a safe, caring, positive environment where you are free to express yourself. I want you to feel comfortable in a therapeutic setting. With over a decade of experience, I can help. Be Ready for Positive Change! I look forward to working with you to empower you to be the Best You Can Be!
Erin E. Brown
Marriage & Family Therapist, EdS, LMFT, LMHC, QS
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Jacksonville, FL 32257
Are you ready to come in to do the therapeutic work to take charge of your life? Are you ready to learn to trust yourself and others again? I continually strive to help clients feel empowered to reach their goals while feeling non-judgmentally supported by me. I am person-centered in that I consider the client as the expert on their lives while I am the expert on techniques that reconnect the client with themselves. I am also systems oriented in that I help examine the systems within the client, the client's relationships, and the client's community in order to create change on multiple levels in the client's life.
Are you ready to come in to do the therapeutic work to take charge of your life? Are you ready to learn to trust yourself and others again? I continually strive to help clients feel empowered to reach their goals while feeling non-judgmentally supported by me. I am person-centered in that I consider the client as the expert on their lives while I am the expert on techniques that reconnect the client with themselves. I am also systems oriented in that I help examine the systems within the client, the client's relationships, and the client's community in order to create change on multiple levels in the client's life.
Are you experiencing sexual issues? Do you feel like nobody will understand? Whether you're not having enough, having too much, not enjoying the sex you're having, feeling embarrassed by the sex you wish you were having, or struggling to feel affirmed for your sexuality, we can work together to explore the solutions to these and other challenges. As a clinical mental health counselor and certified sex therapist, I can offer you the space and support to safely explore your relationship with your sexuality, including sexual intimacy, fantasies, identities, and behaviors.
Are you experiencing sexual issues? Do you feel like nobody will understand? Whether you're not having enough, having too much, not enjoying the sex you're having, feeling embarrassed by the sex you wish you were having, or struggling to feel affirmed for your sexuality, we can work together to explore the solutions to these and other challenges. As a clinical mental health counselor and certified sex therapist, I can offer you the space and support to safely explore your relationship with your sexuality, including sexual intimacy, fantasies, identities, and behaviors.
As a dating therapist, I work with single people to help them create a new road map for finding healthy love by learning to lead with their truest self. That all-consuming worry from thinking something is wrong with you that makes relationships SO hard keeps you up at night. While you’ve often thought maybe you're just meant to be single, you know that’s not what you really want. You’ve started seeing some patterns surface from past relationships and you’re either giving more love than you’re getting…or if they’re into you, you’re just not into them.
As a dating therapist, I work with single people to help them create a new road map for finding healthy love by learning to lead with their truest self. That all-consuming worry from thinking something is wrong with you that makes relationships SO hard keeps you up at night. While you’ve often thought maybe you're just meant to be single, you know that’s not what you really want. You’ve started seeing some patterns surface from past relationships and you’re either giving more love than you’re getting…or if they’re into you, you’re just not into them.
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Are you struggling and need support? Hi, I'm a seasoned social worker with experience since 1995 in foster care, hospital, and nursing home settings. In 2019, I launched a successful private practice in Maryland and relocated to Florida in 2024. I am now licensed and offering in-person therapy in Jacksonville. My approach is to support you in a way that empowers and fosters resilience as we navigate through your care journey.
Are you struggling and need support? Hi, I'm a seasoned social worker with experience since 1995 in foster care, hospital, and nursing home settings. In 2019, I launched a successful private practice in Maryland and relocated to Florida in 2024. I am now licensed and offering in-person therapy in Jacksonville. My approach is to support you in a way that empowers and fosters resilience as we navigate through your care journey.
I have learned in my years in practice that creating a safe space of listening and compassion for someone who is struggling is so incredibly powerful. In the past 20 years I have dedicated my life to helping people identify their problems/concerns and assisting them in reaching their therapeutic goals. I have experience treating children and adults with Anxiety, Trauma, Mood disorders, and more. I also provide life coaching services to individuals who want a holistic approach to living outside of therapy. I have worked in a variety of social service settings providing crisis counseling, group and individual therapy.
I have learned in my years in practice that creating a safe space of listening and compassion for someone who is struggling is so incredibly powerful. In the past 20 years I have dedicated my life to helping people identify their problems/concerns and assisting them in reaching their therapeutic goals. I have experience treating children and adults with Anxiety, Trauma, Mood disorders, and more. I also provide life coaching services to individuals who want a holistic approach to living outside of therapy. I have worked in a variety of social service settings providing crisis counseling, group and individual therapy.
Jacob Gandy
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, MS, LMHC, BCBA, NCC, TCT
Verified Verified
Jacksonville, FL 32223
I use an integrated approach to counseling grounded in person-centered theory.
I have experience and a passion for working with people who feel like they are on the outside, looking in. This may lead to depression, anxiety, frustration, or questions about your identity. I offer a safe space to talk about your challenges and I will do my best to help you work toward progress. I have experience working with LGBTQ+ adults and teens and hold a certification as a Transgender Care Therapist from The International Transgender Certification Association.
I use an integrated approach to counseling grounded in person-centered theory.
I have experience and a passion for working with people who feel like they are on the outside, looking in. This may lead to depression, anxiety, frustration, or questions about your identity. I offer a safe space to talk about your challenges and I will do my best to help you work toward progress. I have experience working with LGBTQ+ adults and teens and hold a certification as a Transgender Care Therapist from The International Transgender Certification Association.
Gabrielle Latorre
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, LMHC
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Jacksonville, FL 32256
Waitlist for new clients
Bad habits do not form from fully bad intentions. I believe that most people do the best that they can with what they have available to them at the time. As a result, I often see people stuck in self-destructive or harmful patterns that they themselves don't know how they got there. Change begins when we start to have the feeling that these old patterns and ways of being are no longer working for us in the way that they used to. The feeling that something has to change, and maybe feeling lost or defeated in how to make a meaningful change, may have been what lead you here.
Bad habits do not form from fully bad intentions. I believe that most people do the best that they can with what they have available to them at the time. As a result, I often see people stuck in self-destructive or harmful patterns that they themselves don't know how they got there. Change begins when we start to have the feeling that these old patterns and ways of being are no longer working for us in the way that they used to. The feeling that something has to change, and maybe feeling lost or defeated in how to make a meaningful change, may have been what lead you here.
Chad Backer
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, LMHC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Jacksonville, FL 32205
Does the stress from the hassles of daily living seem like there’s no end in sight? Do you feel like you’re not making any progress despite your efforts? Any combination of work, school, social or home life can be enough to overwhelm you. Instead of progress, you reach for distractions to give momentary relief. However, when you look up the stress has multiplied. Now it seems that much more difficult to address.
Does the stress from the hassles of daily living seem like there’s no end in sight? Do you feel like you’re not making any progress despite your efforts? Any combination of work, school, social or home life can be enough to overwhelm you. Instead of progress, you reach for distractions to give momentary relief. However, when you look up the stress has multiplied. Now it seems that much more difficult to address.
Sabrina Ahmed
Registered Mental Health Counselor Intern, MS, RMHCI
Verified Verified
Jacksonville, FL 32256
Welcome! My goal is to offer a compassionate space where you can feel heard and take steps to improve your mental well-being. I have specialized training in Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), evidence-based therapies that help individuals work through past traumas and develop healthier coping mechanisms. As a trauma-informed clinician, my approach aims to help clients address current concerns while guiding them to explore the deeper, root causes. Together, we'll create a space where you can heal at your own pace and gain the tools you need for lasting growth and well-being.
Welcome! My goal is to offer a compassionate space where you can feel heard and take steps to improve your mental well-being. I have specialized training in Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), evidence-based therapies that help individuals work through past traumas and develop healthier coping mechanisms. As a trauma-informed clinician, my approach aims to help clients address current concerns while guiding them to explore the deeper, root causes. Together, we'll create a space where you can heal at your own pace and gain the tools you need for lasting growth and well-being.
Polyamory, BDSM, Kink, & Queer friendly counseling
Counselor, LMHC, MCAP
Verified Verified
Jacksonville, FL 32207
I proudly serve the LGBTQIA, Polyamory, Kink (BDSM etc.), communities. I support and endorse the HRC, the Secular Therapy project, National Coalition for Sexual Freedom, Polyfriendly.org, and other organizations celebrating diversity, equality, and advocacy. I can help with anxiety, depression, relationships, identity, the search for meaning, and related issues. You can meet face to face with me in my office, via teletherapy from home, or use your phone to video conference with me during your lunch hour from your car. Although I respect all religions, I am secular and practice therapy from a secular perspective.
I proudly serve the LGBTQIA, Polyamory, Kink (BDSM etc.), communities. I support and endorse the HRC, the Secular Therapy project, National Coalition for Sexual Freedom, Polyfriendly.org, and other organizations celebrating diversity, equality, and advocacy. I can help with anxiety, depression, relationships, identity, the search for meaning, and related issues. You can meet face to face with me in my office, via teletherapy from home, or use your phone to video conference with me during your lunch hour from your car. Although I respect all religions, I am secular and practice therapy from a secular perspective.
I offer 25 years of experience in providing client-centered, interactive and supportive counseling to individuals, couples and families.I believe in utilizing guided observations and questions to empower my clients, giving them more choices in their therapeutic care and providing practical education and goals. I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) and cognitive behavioral specialist. I also have counseling experience in mental health treatment facilities and government agencies, serving a wide variety of clients.
I offer 25 years of experience in providing client-centered, interactive and supportive counseling to individuals, couples and families.I believe in utilizing guided observations and questions to empower my clients, giving them more choices in their therapeutic care and providing practical education and goals. I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) and cognitive behavioral specialist. I also have counseling experience in mental health treatment facilities and government agencies, serving a wide variety of clients.
April Howell
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Jacksonville, FL 32221
When times are hard, we need a deep kind of comfort. Something elemental. A solid support. A rock to hold on to. The kind we already have inside us. But which we sometimes need a bit of help to see. - (quote by Matt Haig, author of ‘The comfort book’). Let’s work together in a way that’s best for you. Therapy can help you be intentional about the next season of your life and take steps toward healing, growth, and wellness. In our sessions, you will gain clarity on how best to navigate all of life's demands.
When times are hard, we need a deep kind of comfort. Something elemental. A solid support. A rock to hold on to. The kind we already have inside us. But which we sometimes need a bit of help to see. - (quote by Matt Haig, author of ‘The comfort book’). Let’s work together in a way that’s best for you. Therapy can help you be intentional about the next season of your life and take steps toward healing, growth, and wellness. In our sessions, you will gain clarity on how best to navigate all of life's demands.
