Art Therapy in Jacksonville, FL

Hello! I would like to guide you through your personal healing journey with the help of your unique life narratives, focusing on solutions. I do Couples, Family and Children Therapies, specializing in Art Therapy. I am also a Certified Health Coach; I could help you have a healthy life style, eating and living habits.

Life can be challenging, and whether you're a teenager navigating the complexities of growing up, an adult facing life's many responsibilities, or someone seeking a deeper sense of purpose, I'm here to support you every step of the way. Let’s Walk This Path Together! I understand that reaching out for help can be a big step, and I want you to know that it's okay to seek support. Whether you're facing a specific challenge or simply want to live a more fulfilling life. I'm here to guide you with empathy, respect, and a deep commitment to your well-being. Let's take that first step towards a brighter, more hopeful future.

Welcome! I believe we all have an impetus toward meaning and joy. Yet life can bring challenges from the past and present. I am dedicated to helping you move toward freedom from anxiety, stress, trauma, and relational challenges, in order to thrive in your good life. My approach is warm and empathic, with a focus on creating a new toolbox with your strengths. Small steps create huge results. With couples, I am interested in how family-of-origin communication patterns informs perceptions and reactions. The goal is to resolve conflicts, enhance connectivity, and cultivate mutual kindness and teamwork.

I love working with preteens, teens, and early adults who are in their age of self-discovery. My clients are eager to improve, but unsure of what tools are required to make this a reality. They may feel confused, overwhelmed, or unaware of what their next steps in life or their career may be. I believe that you are the expert of your story and that you have many strengths that will assist you in overcoming things that challenge you. Taking the first step to seeking a more fulfilling and happier life takes courage. I am here to support you in that process.

Anxiety can be overwhelming and isolating, affecting every aspect of your life. Quick to self-blame and judge yourself? Have trouble navigating communication with people you love? Struggling through a period of transition? I understand that life throws challenges your way – from academic and societal pressures to complex relationships and changes in your norm. You're not alone. It is my goal to provide a space where you can openly share your thoughts, increase your emotional vocabulary, and explore change without judgment or expectations. I also offer Equine Assisted Psychotherapy!

Life is hard. There are constant experiences, feelings, hopes, dreams, successes, failures, and thoughts to navigate and process. Sometimes we do okay navigating life without extra help, other times we need a safe space and fresh perspective to learn, grow and heal. I am always deeply honored when someone trusts me to create that space and walk alongside them in their journey to understand themselves and the world around them. I believe that you are the expert concerning your life, and my job is to collaborate with you to help you achieve your goals and make some sense of the world and your place in it.

Angela aims to offer hope and help others taste the land of milk and honey. She practices authenticity in harmony with vulnerability. She implements a refusal to settle for comfort and anything less than living in freedom. Angela has a heart for those who struggle to know their worth and value outside of diet culture and external pressures. Above all, she encourages the narrative that you are never too much and always enough. No one needs to remain stuck in their story. There is hope in learning to take up the space you were created for.

I am a registered Art Therapist and Licensed Mental Health Counselor who is currently working with individuals virtually in the state of Florida. I use a humanistic approach, seeing the good and potential in all people, to work alongside clients as they are on their healing journey in a judgement free space. I use experiences gained in various settings and experiences within sessions. I am passionate about getting to the "root" of the issue with the goal of truly healing and being able to move forward, by utilizing traditional talk therapy, art and expressive therapy, and Traumatic Incident Reduction to achieve individualized goals.

When you are feeling lost, I am here to help. A Licensed Mental Health Counselor and Registered Art Therapist with over 10 years of experience with a diverse range of clients, I specialize in trauma, anxiety, depression, and change of life issues. From day to day stressors to complex concerns, I will work with you to identify and resolve what is holding you back. I will collaborate with you to find your inner voice, express yourself, and find your way back to the best version of yourself.

I offer individual mental health counseling to children, adolescents, and families. Children can often times be difficult for adults to understand. Even those children who act like "little grownups" need help communicating their needs and feelings in a developmentally appropriate way. At times we have to uncover those challenging feelings that are suppressed, which become the root of problematic symptoms. When facing difficulties, the entire family system can be impacted. I believe people are so resilient and have the inherent capability to work towards healing and growth when provided with a safe and supportive space.

Working from a holistic model of treatment, integrating behavioral healthcare with medical care, art, yoga, animals and the natural world is my specialty. The client that is tired of being tired and unfulfilled or tired of being sick and tired and wants a real relationship that goes beyond "tell me how you feel today" is the person who will enjoy working with me. I utilize evidence-based treatment strategies but combine them in dynamic and engaging ways that make it possible for clients to heal body, mind and spirit while learning critical relationship skills with humans and the natural world.

Deciding to begin counseling is one of the best and most important decisions you can make. Successful counseling begins with the therapeutic relationship between the counselor and the client. Trust is at the heart of being able to be vulnerable and honest. This is why I put significant effort into establishing rapport and creating a safe space, free of judgment, for you to feel comfortable discussing difficult issues. The goal is a harmonious relationship where you feel safe to address your feelings, ideas, worries, struggles, and dreams. Strong communication will allow us to move toward the changes you want.

Life often feels out of control. I view therapy as the process of working towards self-empowerment in the midst of an unpredictable world. My passion for counseling stems from my own experience of learning to control what I can, while also being kind to myself as I learned to let go of what I could not. I believe that as we become aware of people, places, and mindsets that are no longer serving us, we make room for those that will.

Are you experiencing feelings of abandonment, rejection, worthlessness, helplessness and hopelessness. Are you at a crossroad in life and you don't know what to do? Do you feel like your relationship seems stagnant? Whether your struggles are trauma, grief, relationships, self-esteem, depression, anxiety or any other mental health issues I would love to help you. I will use the experience I've gained through previous employment along with my education and the guidance of the Holy Spirit to equip you with the necessary tools to make the best decisions that will enhance your life to the maximum potential.

A sense of healing, empowerment, control, and newly found self-confidence are amongst the best feelings that we can experience in life. Stressors, trauma, toxicity, and confusion can take all of those things away from us. We are all capable of losing a sense of hope, meaning, and regulation. We can feel angry, sad, bitter, and lost and sometimes not know exactly why. I do believe everyone has the potential to conquer their demons and if you're in a position where you are ready for change and long term recovery then I would like to be there to support that feeling and offer guidance towards a better life.

ADHD assessments for 504/IEP available. Are you struggling to bring your life under control? Are you feeling helpless with your loved ones? Allow me to help you bring balance back to your life and achieve your goals. I have the skills, experience, and education to help you with anxiety, depression, ASD, OCD, BP, trauma, parenting/co-parenting, LGBTQIA2+ issues, and more. I have success with helping clients recover from the pain of loss, divorce, separation, and empty nest syndrome. I can assist you, or your loved one, in preparing for significant life changes in a career or selecting and preparing for college. I am here to help you.

Just getting through the week can be difficult with a teenage girl. School, extracurricular activities, work, meeting new people- these can all bring on very strong emotional reactions. These reactions depend on the time of day, if she’s eaten, where she’s at in her menstrual cycle and what mood she woken up in that morning. It can be too much for one person (you). Your teen’s experience in therapy will lead them to know that they are strong, supported and capable of walking through difficult emotions.

Hello! I am so glad you're here. While everyone needs a helping hand from time to time, it can sometimes be difficult to take the steps needed to seek out therapy. I commend you for the awareness and insight it takes to know when to seek out help. I am a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist in the sunny state of Florida. I work with clients from a variety of ages, though I primarily work with children and teens as well as their families. I also provide individual therapy services. I am not providing couples therapy at this time.

Taking the first step is usually the most difficult part. The decision to try therapy takes courage; but can result in the promise of hope for change, insight, a new direction and then finally solutions. Dina's work has been described as insight-oriented, cognitive behavioral, relational and free from blame or guilt. With over 25 years experience she has worked with a wide variety of clients and client issues including depression, anxiety, trauma, relationship issues, family relationship difficulties, social anxiety, phase of life problems as well many other issues.