Female Therapists in Sandalwood, Jacksonville, FL

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Helan Essa
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Sandalwood, Jacksonville, FL 32246
Are you feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or unsure of your next steps? As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), I’m here to support you on your path to healing and personal growth. I understand that life’s challenges can feel daunting, but you don’t have to face them alone. With a Master’s in Social Work and extensive experience in mental health, I specialize in helping individuals and families navigate life’s complexities with confidence. My approach is warm, empathetic, and personalized—designed to create a safe, non-judgmental space where you can explore your thoughts and feelings openly.
Are you feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or unsure of your next steps? As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), I’m here to support you on your path to healing and personal growth. I understand that life’s challenges can feel daunting, but you don’t have to face them alone. With a Master’s in Social Work and extensive experience in mental health, I specialize in helping individuals and families navigate life’s complexities with confidence. My approach is warm, empathetic, and personalized—designed to create a safe, non-judgmental space where you can explore your thoughts and feelings openly.
(904) 320-1761 View (904) 320-1761
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Stephanie Taylor
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Sandalwood, Jacksonville, FL 32225  (Online Only)
Have you lost focus or motivation? Need a little encouragement and self-exploration? Pulled in many directions with a mountain of responsibilities? Feeling sluggish or depressed/stressed? I am excited to partner with you as we develop an effective clear approach to your success. I am here to partner with you as we integrate a whole self-approach to addressing all of your needs. You deserve a safe place to heal.
Have you lost focus or motivation? Need a little encouragement and self-exploration? Pulled in many directions with a mountain of responsibilities? Feeling sluggish or depressed/stressed? I am excited to partner with you as we develop an effective clear approach to your success. I am here to partner with you as we integrate a whole self-approach to addressing all of your needs. You deserve a safe place to heal.
(904) 799-7278 View (904) 799-7278
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Patricia Locklear
Counselor, MA, LMHC, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Sandalwood, Jacksonville, FL 32246
Are you struggling and feeling stuck? Are you wondering if things will ever change? You may feel like you have tried everything to fix things or maybe to save your relationship. Is a heavy weight holding you down? What about racing thoughts that seem to have no end and you have no idea how to calm the storm inside you? Is something from your past still affecting you today, like it is happening right now? Maybe your relationship is somewhere you never thought it would be. Reaching out to a counselor can be scary and it is hard to know where to begin. You want to find someone who can understand you, walk along-side you, and help you.
Are you struggling and feeling stuck? Are you wondering if things will ever change? You may feel like you have tried everything to fix things or maybe to save your relationship. Is a heavy weight holding you down? What about racing thoughts that seem to have no end and you have no idea how to calm the storm inside you? Is something from your past still affecting you today, like it is happening right now? Maybe your relationship is somewhere you never thought it would be. Reaching out to a counselor can be scary and it is hard to know where to begin. You want to find someone who can understand you, walk along-side you, and help you.
(904) 344-0666 View (904) 344-0666
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Alison Bryant
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, LMHC
Verified Verified
Sandalwood, Jacksonville, FL 32246  (Online Only)
Choosing to engage in therapy, in a way, means choosing yourself. It is not always easy to believe we can feel better, or even just feel different. Sometimes it’s not easy to accept how we feel is perfectly normal and okay. You’ve learned so much on your journey, I hope to help you see how much you already have and help you on your journey forward, even if that feels really messy or impossible at times. I strive to provide a confidential and accepting space where you can explore how you got here and figure out where you want to go.
Choosing to engage in therapy, in a way, means choosing yourself. It is not always easy to believe we can feel better, or even just feel different. Sometimes it’s not easy to accept how we feel is perfectly normal and okay. You’ve learned so much on your journey, I hope to help you see how much you already have and help you on your journey forward, even if that feels really messy or impossible at times. I strive to provide a confidential and accepting space where you can explore how you got here and figure out where you want to go.
(321) 204-2187 View (321) 204-2187
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Ginna Gonzalez
Counselor, LMHC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Sandalwood, Jacksonville, FL 32246  (Online Only)
Hello, I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor who specializes in treating OCD and anxiety in adults. I understand living in the constant cycle of obsessions and compulsions can feel like being trapped in a never-ending loop of anxiety and fear. My goal is to foster a therapeutic relationship built on trust, compassion, and mutual respect, allowing us to explore the depths of your OCD without you feeling alone or judged. Whether you're struggling with intrusive thoughts, compulsive behaviors, or a combination of both, I'm here to walk alongside you every step of the way - offering guidance and unwavering support.
Hello, I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor who specializes in treating OCD and anxiety in adults. I understand living in the constant cycle of obsessions and compulsions can feel like being trapped in a never-ending loop of anxiety and fear. My goal is to foster a therapeutic relationship built on trust, compassion, and mutual respect, allowing us to explore the depths of your OCD without you feeling alone or judged. Whether you're struggling with intrusive thoughts, compulsive behaviors, or a combination of both, I'm here to walk alongside you every step of the way - offering guidance and unwavering support.
(954) 466-8617 View (954) 466-8617
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Bridget Ann Rivera
Psychologist, PsyD, MAC
Verified Verified
Sandalwood, Jacksonville, FL 32246
My work is grounded in compassion and support while offering specialized expertise in psychological assessment to understand the whole person in his or her context. I conduct psychological testing, pre-employment evaluations, fitness for duty assessments, bariatric surgery evaluations, write nexus letters/complete DBQs for Veterans, and letters of support for gender affirming surgery.
My work is grounded in compassion and support while offering specialized expertise in psychological assessment to understand the whole person in his or her context. I conduct psychological testing, pre-employment evaluations, fitness for duty assessments, bariatric surgery evaluations, write nexus letters/complete DBQs for Veterans, and letters of support for gender affirming surgery.
(904) 320-1361 View (904) 320-1361
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Dr. Erica N. Wortherly
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, DSW, LCSW-QS
Verified Verified
Sandalwood, Jacksonville, FL 32246
I provide services for adolescents and young adults transitioning toward independence. In addition, I support and equip parents and educators on all levels who are challenged with maintaining a balance between providing nurturing environments to meet the needs of children/youth and living a mentally, emotionally, and physically healthy lifestyle.
I provide services for adolescents and young adults transitioning toward independence. In addition, I support and equip parents and educators on all levels who are challenged with maintaining a balance between providing nurturing environments to meet the needs of children/youth and living a mentally, emotionally, and physically healthy lifestyle.
(904) 853-1784 View (904) 853-1784
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Terry Kirton
Counselor, LMHC
Verified Verified
Sandalwood, Jacksonville, FL 32246
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.
(904) 822-0961 View (904) 822-0961
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Erin L Moran
Counselor, MS, LMHC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Sandalwood, Jacksonville, FL 32246
At Sophros Recovery, we work to help people struggling with addiction and other mental health issues learn how to heal and to regain their lives. We work with: alcohol, opioid, meth, and benzo addictions, as well as depression, anxiety, self-esteem, trauma, and relational issues. We individualize our programs for each client’s needs and goals. Success in recovery involves healing in mind, body, and spirit. We work to create a warm, genuine, and supportive atmosphere to help with this challenging journey. We believe people have the ability to heal when given the right tools along with creating a balance of support and accountability.
At Sophros Recovery, we work to help people struggling with addiction and other mental health issues learn how to heal and to regain their lives. We work with: alcohol, opioid, meth, and benzo addictions, as well as depression, anxiety, self-esteem, trauma, and relational issues. We individualize our programs for each client’s needs and goals. Success in recovery involves healing in mind, body, and spirit. We work to create a warm, genuine, and supportive atmosphere to help with this challenging journey. We believe people have the ability to heal when given the right tools along with creating a balance of support and accountability.
(904) 447-8736 View (904) 447-8736
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Kristin Iannuzzelli
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC
Verified Verified
Sandalwood, Jacksonville, FL 32225
I specialize in the treatment of anxiety, depression, ADHD, and counter-productive behaviors/thoughts in adolescents and adults. As a licensed professional counselor and long-time yoga instructor, I offer a holistic and eclectic approach to counseling, viewing each client as an individual with unique life stories, areas of strength and areas of needed growth. My goal is to help my clients feel empowered in their lives so they can build - or get back to - a happy, conflict-free and fulfilling life, day-to-day.
I specialize in the treatment of anxiety, depression, ADHD, and counter-productive behaviors/thoughts in adolescents and adults. As a licensed professional counselor and long-time yoga instructor, I offer a holistic and eclectic approach to counseling, viewing each client as an individual with unique life stories, areas of strength and areas of needed growth. My goal is to help my clients feel empowered in their lives so they can build - or get back to - a happy, conflict-free and fulfilling life, day-to-day.
(720) 712-2910 View (720) 712-2910
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Kristin Rispoli
Counselor, MS, LMHC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Sandalwood, Jacksonville, FL 32246
Waitlist for new clients
Hello! I am so proud of you for getting this far. I strive to provide a safe, open, and nurturing environment. Whether you are undergoing a major life-transition or need to process unresolved issues, I will be with you every step of the way. I believe the most important aspect of therapy is the therapeutic relationship. We are a team! Finding a therapist is similar to dating. The first one may just not be a good fit and that is okay! Continue searching- you deserve it.
Hello! I am so proud of you for getting this far. I strive to provide a safe, open, and nurturing environment. Whether you are undergoing a major life-transition or need to process unresolved issues, I will be with you every step of the way. I believe the most important aspect of therapy is the therapeutic relationship. We are a team! Finding a therapist is similar to dating. The first one may just not be a good fit and that is okay! Continue searching- you deserve it.
(904) 372-8916 View (904) 372-8916
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Dorinda Burnham
Counselor, MS, LMHC, CCTP
Verified Verified
Sandalwood, Jacksonville, FL 32246
Accepting new clients with availability in November 2024. Are you ready to make a change? My goal is to provide support, empathy, and accountability to help you on your path to a more satisfying life. You are stronger that you may realize. If you are ready to make a change and begin unlocking your amazing potential, send me an email or call me! I offer both face-to-face and telehealth sessions.
Accepting new clients with availability in November 2024. Are you ready to make a change? My goal is to provide support, empathy, and accountability to help you on your path to a more satisfying life. You are stronger that you may realize. If you are ready to make a change and begin unlocking your amazing potential, send me an email or call me! I offer both face-to-face and telehealth sessions.
(904) 280-7300 x702 View (904) 280-7300 x702
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Kenecia Muller
Counselor, MS, LMHC, CAP, CCTP, ART-Tra
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Sandalwood, Jacksonville, FL 32246
Accepting New Clients. Finding your way and your voice is a journey. Each person and each journey is unique. I focus on empowering clients to recognize their worth and build the life they desire. By assisting clients with challenging unhelpful and self defeating beliefs we can create a path for moving forward. Growth and change are possible. I am trained in accelerated resolution therapy to assist with addressing the root of issues in an impactful way.
Accepting New Clients. Finding your way and your voice is a journey. Each person and each journey is unique. I focus on empowering clients to recognize their worth and build the life they desire. By assisting clients with challenging unhelpful and self defeating beliefs we can create a path for moving forward. Growth and change are possible. I am trained in accelerated resolution therapy to assist with addressing the root of issues in an impactful way.
(904) 280-7300 View (904) 280-7300

Online Therapists

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Dr. Christi Cabrera
Psychologist, PhD, ABPP
Verified Verified
Jacksonville, FL 32216  (Online Only)
Drawing on my 13 years of experience and thousands of clinical hours, I understand your situation and am dedicated to helping women make significant breakthroughs in managing anxiety/depression.
Hi, I’m Dr. Cabrera. I specialize in helping working women who are struggling with anxiety and depression. Too many women experience waves of sadness, racing thoughts that seem uncontrollable, and disrupted sleep. On top of that, some may feel a sense of isolation and loneliness or the overwhelming sensation that they can't cope with the challenges of the day. These emotions are frequently linked to anxiety and depression. The encouraging news, however, is that you don’t have to keep living perpetually trapped by these feelings. There is effective treatment available!
Drawing on my 13 years of experience and thousands of clinical hours, I understand your situation and am dedicated to helping women make significant breakthroughs in managing anxiety/depression.
Hi, I’m Dr. Cabrera. I specialize in helping working women who are struggling with anxiety and depression. Too many women experience waves of sadness, racing thoughts that seem uncontrollable, and disrupted sleep. On top of that, some may feel a sense of isolation and loneliness or the overwhelming sensation that they can't cope with the challenges of the day. These emotions are frequently linked to anxiety and depression. The encouraging news, however, is that you don’t have to keep living perpetually trapped by these feelings. There is effective treatment available!
(904) 593-3295 View (904) 593-3295
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Mary (Gigi) Emerson-Follick
Counselor, LMHC, MCAP, QS
Verified Verified
Jacksonville, FL 32257
Hi. My name is Mary, aka Gigi; I’m a Licensed Mental Health Counselor who brings over a decade of dedicated experience in providing compassionate therapy services. Specializing in substance use disorders, anxiety, depression, and trauma, I integrate evidence-based practices to facilitate healing and growth in my clients' lives. My therapeutic approach prioritizes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) to address complex emotional and psychological challenges effectively.
Hi. My name is Mary, aka Gigi; I’m a Licensed Mental Health Counselor who brings over a decade of dedicated experience in providing compassionate therapy services. Specializing in substance use disorders, anxiety, depression, and trauma, I integrate evidence-based practices to facilitate healing and growth in my clients' lives. My therapeutic approach prioritizes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) to address complex emotional and psychological challenges effectively.
(904) 293-1164 View (904) 293-1164
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AnneMarie Rodriguez
Pre-Licensed Professional, RCSWI
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Jacksonville, FL 32216
Simply existing during our day-to-day life can be a struggle within itself at times. Trauma, anxiety, depression, panic attacks, and conflict can create added pressures that feel overwhelming to us. If this is you, I am here to work with you as a therapist. My goal when working with clients is to provide a safe, judgment-free zone where they feel supported and are able to achieve their identified goals. Healing takes courage, and you have taken the first step by seeking help. I want to help others live their life, not just exist, and I believe addressing what is causing us pain and discomfort is part of that.
Simply existing during our day-to-day life can be a struggle within itself at times. Trauma, anxiety, depression, panic attacks, and conflict can create added pressures that feel overwhelming to us. If this is you, I am here to work with you as a therapist. My goal when working with clients is to provide a safe, judgment-free zone where they feel supported and are able to achieve their identified goals. Healing takes courage, and you have taken the first step by seeking help. I want to help others live their life, not just exist, and I believe addressing what is causing us pain and discomfort is part of that.
(904) 740-3996 View (904) 740-3996
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Stephanie LaShae Skinner
Counselor
Verified Verified
Jacksonville, FL 32223
Greetings! I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor who has been providing services for over a decade to clients seeking therapy/counseling for an array of concerns. My primary focus has been child & family therapy, but my skill set is also well-suited for a diverse client population. I have provided community & school-based mental health services, crisis intervention, trauma-focused care, and outpatient therapy.
Greetings! I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor who has been providing services for over a decade to clients seeking therapy/counseling for an array of concerns. My primary focus has been child & family therapy, but my skill set is also well-suited for a diverse client population. I have provided community & school-based mental health services, crisis intervention, trauma-focused care, and outpatient therapy.
(904) 877-4047 View (904) 877-4047
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Armenta Acevedo
Counselor, LMHC
Verified Verified
Jacksonville, FL 32204  (Online Only)
Experiencing personal transformations can bring both liberation and joy, but they can also cause upheaval and stress. Every day, we go through a series of small revolutions, realizations, adjustments, and changes that expand and contract our beings. As a mental health practitioner, my goal is to create a safe and trusting environment where individuals can release, process, unpack, and unwind. Essentially, it's a space to breathe. It's crucial to learn to show yourself kindness and compassion, even if you struggle with feeling deserving of it. You truly deserve the best life has in store for you. Today is the day to embrace it!
Experiencing personal transformations can bring both liberation and joy, but they can also cause upheaval and stress. Every day, we go through a series of small revolutions, realizations, adjustments, and changes that expand and contract our beings. As a mental health practitioner, my goal is to create a safe and trusting environment where individuals can release, process, unpack, and unwind. Essentially, it's a space to breathe. It's crucial to learn to show yourself kindness and compassion, even if you struggle with feeling deserving of it. You truly deserve the best life has in store for you. Today is the day to embrace it!
(786) 244-7347 View (786) 244-7347
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Goulnissa Outechova
Counselor, LMHC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Jacksonville, FL 32257
I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LHMC) with over 17 years of experience in the field. I work with clients of all ages, with a focus on helping families and children navigate challenges such as anxiety, depression, ADHD, trauma, stress, interpersonal relationships, communication skills, and parenting.
I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LHMC) with over 17 years of experience in the field. I work with clients of all ages, with a focus on helping families and children navigate challenges such as anxiety, depression, ADHD, trauma, stress, interpersonal relationships, communication skills, and parenting.
(904) 664-6732 View (904) 664-6732
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Alaina R. Stanley
Counselor, LMHC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Jacksonville, FL 32218  (Online Only)
I find great joy in helping women become the best version of themselves through gaining control over the day to day demands of their lives. Life is all about choices and I want you to make the ones that best fit your unique situations. I have many years of successful experience in helping women with anxiety and depression find balance and peace, in their day to day lives, by empowering them to take back control through finding the origins of their doubt and rewriting their stories. Book with me now by clicking on my website
I find great joy in helping women become the best version of themselves through gaining control over the day to day demands of their lives. Life is all about choices and I want you to make the ones that best fit your unique situations. I have many years of successful experience in helping women with anxiety and depression find balance and peace, in their day to day lives, by empowering them to take back control through finding the origins of their doubt and rewriting their stories. Book with me now by clicking on my website
(850) 641-1037 View (850) 641-1037

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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.