Female Therapists in Riverside, Jacksonville, FL
Kate W Colley
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Riverside, Jacksonville, FL 32210 (Online Only)
Hello and thank you for visiting my page! I specialize in working with children. I help children overcome trauma, manage big life changes, deal with anxiety and depression, and more. I am a source of emotional support for them, and do my best to elicit social growth and development. I will help your child deal with any mental health issues that they're struggling with at the moment. I am trained, educated, experienced and thoroughly enjoy the work I get to do everyday. I take an individualized approach to every patient and take all your child's specific needs into account.
Hello and thank you for visiting my page! I specialize in working with children. I help children overcome trauma, manage big life changes, deal with anxiety and depression, and more. I am a source of emotional support for them, and do my best to elicit social growth and development. I will help your child deal with any mental health issues that they're struggling with at the moment. I am trained, educated, experienced and thoroughly enjoy the work I get to do everyday. I take an individualized approach to every patient and take all your child's specific needs into account.
Do you want to recognize how to be the agent of change in your own life? Do you want to understand how messages you internalize from early experiences shape you? Do you have a child who is struggling who may need a safe space and ways to process emotional hardships? I can help guide you or your child to make the connections between real world experiences and the work we can do in the therapy room. I can also assist you or your child in understanding how past challenging or traumatic experiences effected current ways of coping and communicating.
Do you want to recognize how to be the agent of change in your own life? Do you want to understand how messages you internalize from early experiences shape you? Do you have a child who is struggling who may need a safe space and ways to process emotional hardships? I can help guide you or your child to make the connections between real world experiences and the work we can do in the therapy room. I can also assist you or your child in understanding how past challenging or traumatic experiences effected current ways of coping and communicating.
Julia G Coffey
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MA, LCSW, RPTS
Verified Verified
Riverside, Jacksonville, FL 32204
While play is the language of childhood, play and the expressive arts may be used to heal the hearts of children and their families when love is not enough.
I am a licensed clinical social worker who also has an M.A. in psychology with a specialty in child development and is a registered play therapist in private practice. I am recognized
as a specialist working with children and their
families on post adoption issues, attachment,
trauma and grief and its resolution. In addition,
I promote positive coping skills and symptom reduction where ADHD, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder or post traumatic stress occurs.
While play is the language of childhood, play and the expressive arts may be used to heal the hearts of children and their families when love is not enough.
I am a licensed clinical social worker who also has an M.A. in psychology with a specialty in child development and is a registered play therapist in private practice. I am recognized
as a specialist working with children and their
families on post adoption issues, attachment,
trauma and grief and its resolution. In addition,
I promote positive coping skills and symptom reduction where ADHD, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder or post traumatic stress occurs.
Carrie Cragun-Atchison
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Riverside, Jacksonville, FL 32204 (Online Only)
I am a Licensed Psychologist with 20 years of experience providing psychotherapy to adults. I specialize in helping people feel less anxious and more confident in themselves and in their relationships. People often work with me in times of change such as a break up or new relationship, job stress, or parenting. I also work with women experiencing perinatal issues such as post-partum difficulty, pregnancy loss or termination, and pregnancy after loss. Another passion of mine is supporting people who are caregivers to loved ones's with medical issues, including dementia and Alzheimer's Disease.
I am a Licensed Psychologist with 20 years of experience providing psychotherapy to adults. I specialize in helping people feel less anxious and more confident in themselves and in their relationships. People often work with me in times of change such as a break up or new relationship, job stress, or parenting. I also work with women experiencing perinatal issues such as post-partum difficulty, pregnancy loss or termination, and pregnancy after loss. Another passion of mine is supporting people who are caregivers to loved ones's with medical issues, including dementia and Alzheimer's Disease.
I believe that success in therapy is based on the relationship shared between a therapist and their client. I approach counseling with the fundamental belief that we are all whole individuals - each of us unique; equally deserving of love, understanding, and compassion; and capable of making positive changes to achieve wellness. My goal is to help you identify, understand, and resolve your own unique life stressors.
I believe that success in therapy is based on the relationship shared between a therapist and their client. I approach counseling with the fundamental belief that we are all whole individuals - each of us unique; equally deserving of love, understanding, and compassion; and capable of making positive changes to achieve wellness. My goal is to help you identify, understand, and resolve your own unique life stressors.
I specialize in assisting individuals and couples with navigating life transitions, such as moving from adolescence into adulthood, adjusting to married life or parenthood, trauma, crisis of identity or purpose, divorce, loss, career change, and other twists and turns on the road of life. These are events which may be painful, but can offer unlimited potential for growth and self-discovery. I help clients seize these opportunities and use them to create lasting change.
I specialize in assisting individuals and couples with navigating life transitions, such as moving from adolescence into adulthood, adjusting to married life or parenthood, trauma, crisis of identity or purpose, divorce, loss, career change, and other twists and turns on the road of life. These are events which may be painful, but can offer unlimited potential for growth and self-discovery. I help clients seize these opportunities and use them to create lasting change.
Examining and understanding the thoughts, emotions, or behaviors that are not benefiting you is a natural and healthy part of living your best and authentic life. As a therapist I believe in working collaboratively to achieve whatever it is that you believe will lead to a more joyful, comfortable, productive and fulfilling life. You may benefit from one session or we can build a treatment plan that fits within your life. I integrate research-backed modalities from approaches that are compatible with your style and address your presented concerns. My interpersonal approach is present and curious, without judgment.
Examining and understanding the thoughts, emotions, or behaviors that are not benefiting you is a natural and healthy part of living your best and authentic life. As a therapist I believe in working collaboratively to achieve whatever it is that you believe will lead to a more joyful, comfortable, productive and fulfilling life. You may benefit from one session or we can build a treatment plan that fits within your life. I integrate research-backed modalities from approaches that are compatible with your style and address your presented concerns. My interpersonal approach is present and curious, without judgment.
As a clinical psychologist, people contact me for psychotherapy when experiencing emotional pain or distress, within themselves and sometimes their relationships. This pain can feel stuck and take on a life of its own, with ways of coping that no longer seem to be working. Yet the person feels ready for a change - ready to begin a process of growth and healing. Couples approach me for relationship therapy who struggle with disconnection, miscommunication, reactivity - couples stuck in negative patterns. These couples are ready for a change, ready for greater intimacy, security and connection in their most important relationship.
As a clinical psychologist, people contact me for psychotherapy when experiencing emotional pain or distress, within themselves and sometimes their relationships. This pain can feel stuck and take on a life of its own, with ways of coping that no longer seem to be working. Yet the person feels ready for a change - ready to begin a process of growth and healing. Couples approach me for relationship therapy who struggle with disconnection, miscommunication, reactivity - couples stuck in negative patterns. These couples are ready for a change, ready for greater intimacy, security and connection in their most important relationship.
I have 12 years’ experience counseling all backgrounds and ages including men, women, mothers, professionals, veterans, and teens who have dealt with anxiety, depression, addiction, family and career issues, etc.
Have you been wondering what it would be like to have a life where it is not difficult to get through your day? A life where you are able to get out of bed easily each morning, have healthy personal and professional relationships, and manage any negative thoughts, feelings or behaviors? Your current mental health issues may be making all of that seem impossible, but by working on those same issues within the safe and judgement free environment I create for all of my clients, you can find that this becomes more and more of your reality each day.
I have 12 years’ experience counseling all backgrounds and ages including men, women, mothers, professionals, veterans, and teens who have dealt with anxiety, depression, addiction, family and career issues, etc.
Have you been wondering what it would be like to have a life where it is not difficult to get through your day? A life where you are able to get out of bed easily each morning, have healthy personal and professional relationships, and manage any negative thoughts, feelings or behaviors? Your current mental health issues may be making all of that seem impossible, but by working on those same issues within the safe and judgement free environment I create for all of my clients, you can find that this becomes more and more of your reality each day.
Cheryl G Anthony
Counselor, LMHC, CAP
Verified Verified
Riverside, Jacksonville, FL 32204 (Online Only)
Sometimes talk therapy is not enough. I want my clients to know three things: that change is possible, what change feels like physically and emotionally, and that the power for change resides in you. I’ve been helping clients for 32 years, to uncover the root cause of their problems and help rewire the brain using techniques such as EFT, Energy Psychology, and PSYCH-K. These complementary and holistic techniques can be used in a specific individual plan to help shift your life. At this time I am only providing virtual sessions.
Sometimes talk therapy is not enough. I want my clients to know three things: that change is possible, what change feels like physically and emotionally, and that the power for change resides in you. I’ve been helping clients for 32 years, to uncover the root cause of their problems and help rewire the brain using techniques such as EFT, Energy Psychology, and PSYCH-K. These complementary and holistic techniques can be used in a specific individual plan to help shift your life. At this time I am only providing virtual sessions.
Dana Schmalenberg
Registered Mental Health Counselor Intern, RCMHCI
Verified Verified
Riverside, Jacksonville, FL 32204 (Online Only)
Are all these therapist profiles starting to blur together? It seems like we all use similar jargon: “Compassionate listening” “supportive guidance”, “safe space”, “trauma-informed”, “evidence-based” etc, etc. It’s because most of us aim to offer similar things and have had similar training. But I believe what truly matters when choosing a therapist is connection—there’s a "click" that can just happen and suddenly you know you are seen, accepted, and understood in a way that opens up new possibilities for growth. This connection empowers you to explore who you are, confront your challenges, and make meaningful changes in your life.
Are all these therapist profiles starting to blur together? It seems like we all use similar jargon: “Compassionate listening” “supportive guidance”, “safe space”, “trauma-informed”, “evidence-based” etc, etc. It’s because most of us aim to offer similar things and have had similar training. But I believe what truly matters when choosing a therapist is connection—there’s a "click" that can just happen and suddenly you know you are seen, accepted, and understood in a way that opens up new possibilities for growth. This connection empowers you to explore who you are, confront your challenges, and make meaningful changes in your life.
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I specialize in working with women, minorities, veterans and members of LGBT-Q communities.
I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor located in the state of Florida. I am strategic and intentional about helping individuals to reach their full potential in life by processing past trauma and helping to establish the bridge to their future self. If you are ready to commit to putting yourself at the top of your list and doing the work that is required to be the best you possible, I am excited to help you along that journey.
I specialize in working with women, minorities, veterans and members of LGBT-Q communities.
I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor located in the state of Florida. I am strategic and intentional about helping individuals to reach their full potential in life by processing past trauma and helping to establish the bridge to their future self. If you are ready to commit to putting yourself at the top of your list and doing the work that is required to be the best you possible, I am excited to help you along that journey.
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.
Let me begin by commending you for taking the first step on your counseling and healing journey. Seeking counseling is very personal and brave. Life obstacles and experiences can be stressful, overwhelming, and challenging at times. In therapy, I am here to serve as a guide and help you explore your deepest thoughts and feelings while providing you with a safe and non-judgmental space.
Let me begin by commending you for taking the first step on your counseling and healing journey. Seeking counseling is very personal and brave. Life obstacles and experiences can be stressful, overwhelming, and challenging at times. In therapy, I am here to serve as a guide and help you explore your deepest thoughts and feelings while providing you with a safe and non-judgmental space.
Nelsy Villalobos
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Riverside, Jacksonville, FL 32204 (Online Only)
My name is Nelsy Villalobos. I am a licensed therapist with over 20 years of experience providing clinical and social work services. I specialize in the treatment of Trauma, Anxiety and Depression by employing Mindfulness Based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Trauma Focused Therapy. My ideal client, the best match to my particular approach to therapy is the person with trauma and abuse history, anxiety, boundary problems, those who experience chronic unhappiness, chronic depression, self-esteem issues, or those who have experienced narcissistic and other forms of emotional abuse. Those in need of mindfulness or stress reduction.
My name is Nelsy Villalobos. I am a licensed therapist with over 20 years of experience providing clinical and social work services. I specialize in the treatment of Trauma, Anxiety and Depression by employing Mindfulness Based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Trauma Focused Therapy. My ideal client, the best match to my particular approach to therapy is the person with trauma and abuse history, anxiety, boundary problems, those who experience chronic unhappiness, chronic depression, self-esteem issues, or those who have experienced narcissistic and other forms of emotional abuse. Those in need of mindfulness or stress reduction.
Dr. Laura Fernandez
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Riverside, Jacksonville, FL 32204
As a licensed clinical psychologist I employ evidence-based treatments to help clients with improvement of identity issues, assertiveness, emotional regulation, low self-esteem, narcissistic abuse, ethnic or racial discrimination, or have gone through traumatic events. I employ Trauma focused, CBT, and EMDR to treat my clients. I specialize in assisting LGBT and transgender individuals, as well as those with Bipolar Disorder, PTSD, Depression and Anxiety. My typical client is a person who has experienced trauma, has self esteem and boundary issues, has problems maintaining relationships, needs help asserting self. Hablo Espanol!
As a licensed clinical psychologist I employ evidence-based treatments to help clients with improvement of identity issues, assertiveness, emotional regulation, low self-esteem, narcissistic abuse, ethnic or racial discrimination, or have gone through traumatic events. I employ Trauma focused, CBT, and EMDR to treat my clients. I specialize in assisting LGBT and transgender individuals, as well as those with Bipolar Disorder, PTSD, Depression and Anxiety. My typical client is a person who has experienced trauma, has self esteem and boundary issues, has problems maintaining relationships, needs help asserting self. Hablo Espanol!
Erin E. Brown
Marriage & Family Therapist, EdS, LMFT, LMHC, QS
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Riverside, Jacksonville, FL 32204
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.
Whether you are the working parent needing to learn how to balance time for yourself and time for your family, the person that just can't find that silver lining to your cloud to bring back that smile you once had, or someone who is simply anxious because life has made you a little fearful. I am here to assist. You have made the best, first decision by just acknowledging that you need a little something more to get you through it, so now continue those steps with reaching out to start your journey.
Whether you are the working parent needing to learn how to balance time for yourself and time for your family, the person that just can't find that silver lining to your cloud to bring back that smile you once had, or someone who is simply anxious because life has made you a little fearful. I am here to assist. You have made the best, first decision by just acknowledging that you need a little something more to get you through it, so now continue those steps with reaching out to start your journey.
Kristin Lothman
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LSCW, NBC-HWC
Verified Verified
Riverside, Jacksonville, FL 32204
Are you feeling overwhelmed by chronic stress, struggling with dissatisfaction in your personal health, relationships, career, or other responsibilities? If you’re yearning for a deeper sense of connection and fulfillment in your mind, body, and heart, you’re not alone. I specialize in helping individuals like you navigate these challenges and discover a path to renewed balance and joy. Together, we can unlock the potential for a more meaningful and satisfying life.
Are you feeling overwhelmed by chronic stress, struggling with dissatisfaction in your personal health, relationships, career, or other responsibilities? If you’re yearning for a deeper sense of connection and fulfillment in your mind, body, and heart, you’re not alone. I specialize in helping individuals like you navigate these challenges and discover a path to renewed balance and joy. Together, we can unlock the potential for a more meaningful and satisfying life.
-No Wait List for Experienced Therapist!- When people have traumatic upbringings, we don't get to form our own identity, learn to manage our emotions, or communicate in healthy ways. It's just surviving until we can get out. Rather than finding safety in connection as human beings are built to do, we see connection as a threat, yet simultaneously crave it. We develop protective ways of relating to people we love, which leads to feeling conflicted, distant, and unsatisfied. Have you felt like you are stuck in a loop, wanting to trust others but feeling like you can't because you'll only end up getting hurt again? We can change that.
-No Wait List for Experienced Therapist!- When people have traumatic upbringings, we don't get to form our own identity, learn to manage our emotions, or communicate in healthy ways. It's just surviving until we can get out. Rather than finding safety in connection as human beings are built to do, we see connection as a threat, yet simultaneously crave it. We develop protective ways of relating to people we love, which leads to feeling conflicted, distant, and unsatisfied. Have you felt like you are stuck in a loop, wanting to trust others but feeling like you can't because you'll only end up getting hurt again? We can change that.
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Female Therapists
Does it matter what gender my therapist is?
In general, this is not an important factor, as there is no relationship between a therapist’s gender and their efficacy. Some clients, however, prefer to see therapists of a particular gender, whether due to their own past experiences with men and women, or ingrained beliefs about how people of different genders think and behave. Exploring the roots of such preferences and considering what one wants to address in therapy can help someone determine whether their therapist’s gender truly matters to them.
Should I see a female therapist?
Many people—not just women—prefer to see a female therapist, either because they believe that a woman will be able to relate to their specific challenges (for example, sexism in the workplace) or because they imagine feeling more comfortable disclosing sensitive information to a woman. Such beliefs may not turn out to be accurate, however, and adhering too rigidly to a gender preference can at times hinder a client from finding the best therapeutic match.
Do therapists get specific training to help with women’s concerns?
Therapists are trained to provide care to clients of any gender. However, some therapists—both men and women—may pursue additional training in feminist therapy, gender-specific issues, or women’s mental health. Female clients may wish to ask prospective therapists whether they have received specific training in the client’s primary area(s) of concern, or whether they have worked extensively with women on issues similar to their own.
How can I inquire about a therapist’s experience in treating women?
It’s OK—even encouraged!—to ask a therapist directly whether and how often they have treated women in the past, or whether they have treated women dealing with the client’s most prominent concern(s). Competent therapists will be happy to share their educational background, preferred treatment modalities, and prior client experience to help an individual find the therapist best suited to their needs.