Children (6 to 10) Therapists in Jacksonville, FL

With a Master's in Professional Counseling from Grand Canyon University and Master’s in Education from Walden University extensive experience in mental health through internships and working for community service agencies as well as private agencies. I bring a diverse skill set to the field. During my internship at Awareness Counseling Agency in Greenacres, FL, I conducted intakes, developed treatment plans, and facilitated individual and group sessions. Fluent in Haitian Creole, I'm adept at addressing cultural and linguistic needs.

Thank you for visiting Achieve Therapy Solutions and taking the time to learn a little about me and my practice, as you search for a therapist for you or a loved one. I believe finding the right therapist is like finding the right pair of jeans...it has to be a good fit. I have been described by my colleagues and clients as solution focused, funny, empowering, inquisitive, genuine, supportive and encouraging. If you feel my style and approach would be a good match for what you or a loved one are seeking, I would be honored to help. Call or email me to set up an initial consultation.

I see therapy as an opportunity to learn positive ways to respond to life's challenges, to understand and change self-defeating behavior patterns, and build a more balanced, meaningful and rewarding life. My approach is interactive and collaborative. I listen with support, insight and compassion to help you increase your emotional and psychological assets and to develop your unique potential. Together, we use your present life experience to understand your therapy issues and use a broad range of therapy techniques to help make changes.

My name is Andrea Thomas, and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker based in Florida. I work with children, adolescents, adults, the elderly, and couples experiencing anxiety, depression, stress, low self-esteem, grief/loss, parenting difficulties, and life changes using Cognitive & Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Mindfulness Therapy, and Solution-Focused Therapy. I have worked with children, adolescents, adults, the elderly, and couples.

I am a clinical psychologist who is passionate about my work with children, teens, and adults. I prefer to take a relational, client-centered approach to psychotherapy and strive to create a safe, non-judgmental, collaborative environment where my clients can be empowered to create positive change and to live better and more meaningful lives. I also come with years of experience working with families. In additional to my clinical work, I also provide forensic psychological assessments (immigration, personal injury, social investigations) and psychoeducational and educational testing for learning differences, autism, and ADHD.

Hello. I’m Karen Burnham, a Licensed Mental Health Counselor. I assist children, teens, and adults to find their full potential. I help clients who are facing hurdles like anxiety, sadness, anger, and trauma that have caused stress and frustration. I support them in uncovering patterns and gaining skills so they can begin to have more control and enjoy successes.

I have an extensive history of working with high-risk infants and young children and detained adolescents and young adults who present with trauma in addition to co-occurring disorders and a significant number of economic barriers. I believe parenting and family healing are vital to successful outcomes when working with young children and adolescents. I have always worked in child welfare, so becoming a licensed mental health counselor was an easy transition.

Joe Mella is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) who has worked with clients in crisis and in community behavioral health for over 25 years. Joe has mainly focused on children with all types of needs but is very comfortable with adults and families as well. During his time as an LCSW he has encountered the most challenged populations and has helped families in crisis situations. Joe has also been a supervisor, developer, and trainer to other clinicians and professionals that address behavioral health including teachers, police officers, and school board employees.

I have over 40 years of clinical experience. Initially, I worked and trained with psychiatrists at a psychiatric training hospital affiliated with the University of Miami for 11 years. I have a doctorate degree in Clinical Psychology and 2 State of Florida licenses to practice psychotherapy and marital and family therapy. I have had my own personal psychoanalysis that better serves you. I've maintained my own private practice over 40 years as well. Therapy is serious and important work. I treat it as such. I help people who have individual personal emotional issues as well as having tumultuous relationship problems.

I truly believe in the idea that there are numerous ways to solving problems and work closely with clients to enable them to reach their goals and potential through non-pathologizing, non- judgemental communication. I utilize cutting edge methodologies and constantly challenge the status quo. I believe that everyone, regardless of race, religion, or sexuality should have access and to quality care in a respectful, open environment, and I constantly strive to provide this for my clients. I am not your traditional therapist and if you are looking for a new, fresh perspective, please give me a call.

Casey Yates is a Registered Mental Health Intern with over 5 years of experience. She specializes in assisting children, teens, adults, and seniors who have a wide variety and range of concerns including depression, anxiety, grief, post-traumatic stress disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder, ADHD, and relationship issues. Casey has worked in residential settings, case management, and intake coordination.

I am a clinical psychologist specializing in psychoeducational testing and psychotherapy. My professional life has been spent working with children and families to overcome various obstacles to their personal or academic accomplishments. After graduating from Johns Hopkins University with my Bachelor of Arts degree, I received both my Masters and Doctorate in Psychology from New York University. I have worked with children, adolescents and families in various hospital, school and outpatient clinic settings.

Ms. Millie Sagesse, LMHC. I value each individual and have the ability to work with all individuals regardless of background, gender, and religion. My goal is to provide different forms of intervention to meet each client's needs. Services include treatment for those who have been victims of sexual abuse, physical abuse, and/or emotional abuse. Additional services include treatment for anger management, domestic violence, substance abuse and voluntary or court ordered therapy. Military and law enforcement personnel and their families can have their counseling needs met at Metropolitan Behavioral Services.

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!

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.

My desire is to provide each client the opportunity to find HOPE. Hope for understanding, healing and growth. Hope for freedom, joy, and peace. Hope for wholeness and real, true rest. The truth is, life is hard. We often find ourselves confused, disillusioned, disappointed, angry, sad, afraid, addicted or simply numb to it all. The process of counseling can and does often lead a person to a place of newfound hope, where one can experience the broken parts of their stories and relationships restored.

In spite of your best efforts, life can sometimes overwhelm you. Whether problems are recent or longstanding, I can help. My 27 years in the profession has afforded me knowledge and experience with a broad range of issues. My practice emphasizes the resolution to everyday problems. We will explore obstacles to growth and development and uncover inner strengths that can be applied to personal and professional relationships. I value psychotherapy as a growth- producing process. Out of this you will learn a great deal about yourself which you can use to make your life more meaningful.

My ideal client is one that is looking to aligning with their strengths to heal their past or present concerns. I pride myself on developing a comfortable, safe environment for you to explore, accept and grow in. No judgement and at your pace. I have worked with kids and teens for over 30 years as well as adults and seniors. I enjoy helping people with any of life's struggles.

Now Accepting new clients! Life can present with many various obstacles and challenges. I am here to offer you the support and guidance you need to rise above and take the next steps on your path to wellness. With 25 years of experience as a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, I specialize in assisting individuals in navigating issues such as anxiety, stress, depression, self-esteem, grief/loss and life transitions.