Female Therapists in Fernandina Beach, FL

Barbara is an empathetic and experienced counselor who works with her clients to map out an individualized plan for success. As a board certified counselor, Barbara provides treatment for adults dealing with anxiety, depression, stress, self-esteem, adjusting to life's transitions and dealing with trauma. She assists clients in gaining healthy coping strategies to better handle the difficulties of life. Barbara works with her clients to decrease patterns of negative thinking and to establish a more accurate, optimistic outlook, leading to an overall sense of well-being and happiness.

I am a licensed clinical social worker, LCSW, based in Jacksonville, Florida, and working with clients statewide via telehealth. Do you feel overwhelmed, stressed, anxious, or overwhelmed in this life season of life? Are you ready to figure out how to bring peace of mind back to your everyday life? I get it. I've been there. Over the last 15 years, I have helped many others who have been there, too.

There is hope....Things can change....Therapy helps....I provide a comfortable environment with a client-centered, non-judgmental approach to help you.

My therapy style is collaborative and client centered. I believe each person is unique and has their own story, their own challenges and their own needs. I approach therapy from a humanistic perspective and use a variety of methods to help my clients. I have training in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) as well as Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT). I am open to working with my clients using the tools and methods they find most useful. I enjoy collaborating with my clients to help them find solutions to challenges, improve their well-being and support them in their journey.

Are you noticing a lack of direction and fulfillment in your current career? Maybe you are thinking about making a career change and are not sure which way to go. Career exploration and coaching is an excellent place to begin your journey. I mix my training in psychology with the power of assessment to support you in reaching a higher level of fulfillment. Self-awareness is a powerful strength! You will become the expert in your work personality, interests, strengths, and values.

Life has its fair share of challenges and struggles. Sometimes the changes, stressors, or losses we experience can get overwhelming...and reaching out for help begins to make sense. My goal is to help you explore how therapy can best help you, to create a plan with you using tools and strategies that suit you, and to work together to get you where you want to go.

Beginning therapy can be intimidating, but once you decide to go for it, how do you pick the right therapist? I chose the name Blue Chair Sessions because I was scared by the thought of beginning my own therapy years ago. I want therapy for my clients to be accessible- as normal as sitting in a barber’s chair, an office chair, or a beach chair. You might be looking for help with a crisis, wanting an objective perspective on your life, trying to manage painful emotions, or dealing with a difficult relationship. Getting your life back on track is possible and it doesn't have to take years.

Life throws everyone curveballs, and sometimes you need extra support to navigate through these tough and challenging situations. Whether you are dealing with tough life transitions, relationship issues, or dealing with past or present trauma, there is always hope that better days are ahead.

***I'm not currently able to accept new clients*** Feeling exhausted from needing to control and perfect everything, please everyone and always pretend you have it all together? That ever-present voice that constantly makes you feel "not enough." Worrying that you're letting others down and disappointing them. It's an EXHAUSTING way to live your life. BUT! Profound healing IS possible. Using powerful tools and techniques to heal what is driving these behaviors. IMAGINE your life with a calm, peaceful and confident mind, not needing to control or perfect everything. Being able to speak your truth.

When problems are about life, you may need coaching to help find solutions. After therapy has done its magic, coaching is a perfect choice. My goal is to help you find joy and passion in life. Learn how to control anger and anxiety in stressful situations. Do not let these symptoms overtake your life. When life presents such challenges, physical symptoms of insomnia, increased anxiety, and the inability to fully enjoy the people and things you love, can make peace and happiness feel unattainable. No matter where you are, coaching can help you find solutions and fulfillment.

Are depression, anxiety or adjusting to new life changes weighing you down? You do not need to go thru this alone. How you are feeling right now can be changed. Often, we are uncomfortable taking the first step to speak to someone about our personal issues. However once coming to therapy many people find it comforting having a safe place to speak their mind, with a therapist who is there to listen and guide them. Please email me directly from my website as I have not been getting my emails from Psychology Today!

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, receiving my Masters in Social Work from Florida State University. I have worked with various populations and have a diverse background including people with trauma, crisis, depression, anxiety, grief and loss and relationship problems.

Are you facing life issues or a situation that seems overwhelming? Are you struggling with trauma? For over 30 years I have helped clients find real life solutions for their relationship struggles and their emotional struggles. I offer therapy in a safe, confidential and nonjudgmental environment where the best counseling practices are incorporated with faith to bring deep and lasting change.

I offer individual, couples or family counseling to clients who are 12 years of age or older. I provide family focused psycho educational and therapeutic interventions to help individuals experiencing excessive stress and associated cognitive, emotional and behavioral problems. I use a variety of strategies tailored to the individual client's needs. I specialize in high conflict relationships in the family, workplace or community -- such as domestic violence, parenting issues, life transitions and violation of community boundaries.

My philosophical orientation toward therapy tends to be "eclectic." In selecting treatment methods, therefore, I tend to draw ideas and techniques from a number of the major counseling approaches that are supported through research (e.g., cognitive therapy, behavioral therapy, client-centered therapy, emotionally focused therapy and family systems therapy). During the early phase of counseling, I will encourage you to share information with me that will help me understand you and that will help me know more about the nature and history of the concerns that brought you to counseling (e.g., work, family, social relationships, health, and spirituality).

Dr. Barreto is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist with a background in Medical Psychology, Geriatrics, Trauma, and General Mental Health. In addition, she has extensive knowledge in treating military members, veterans, and their families. She completed her PhD in Medical and Clinical Psychology at the University of Alabama at Birmingham in 2012. Her practice blends neurobiological, interpersonal, and humanistic treatment modalities. Specializing in behavioral medicine, the mind-body connection is a central theme in her work. Dr. Barreto offers home visits to homebound and hospice patients.

I provide high-quality care for children, adolescents, and adults in MD, DC, and FL using scientifically proven therapies via telehealth. I specialize in treating all types of eating disorders (anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, binge eating disorder, ARFID, OSFED) for adults, teens, and children. I am certified in Family Based Treatment/ Maudsley Method (FBT) which is the gold standard for treating adolescents with eating disorders. If you need help with different problems related to anxiety, depression, low self esteem, perinatal mood disorders, personality disorders, parenting, or issues related to life transition I can help.

I know that life can be difficult to navigate on your own. You don't need to discern everything by yourself. Friends and family may or may not want to help, but their subjective guidance can only extend so far. It is sometimes necessary to reach out to professionals who can provide their professional empathic, objective guidance. I have been successfully providing counseling since 1994, to people like you, who are struggling with some of Life's many challenges. People are finding it is helpful to seek counseling. I provide both couples counseling, and individual counseling for adults. I assist people to move toward their life goals.

Dee Ann Widder, LCSW has been working in the mental health field for over 10 years. She works with adults of all ages, from the college students to older adults and seniors. Dee Ann specializes in helping people who struggle with depression, anxiety, thought disorders, personality disorders, loss and grief, trauma, relationship and family conflict, and mood disorders Dee Ann has received positive feedback from clients who have benefited from the warm, supportive, non-judgmental, therapeutic relationship that developed during their work together.