Therapists in Jacksonville, FL
Dr. Wilfreda J Cruz
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, QS, LCSW-C, PhD
Verified Verified
Jacksonville, FL 32225 (Online Only)
Hello, thanks for visiting my page. I am happy that you took this step to find the help and support that you need. I am Dr. Wilfreda Cruz, LCSW Psychotherapist with over 23 years of clinical experience working in Mental Health. I am the owner of Cruz Counseling and Wellness Solutions. I have expertise working with clients on a wide range of concerns from marriage/relationship issues, military family life challenges, depression, anxiety, divorce, grief, PTSD/Trauma, parenting, co-parenting, ADHD, narcissistic abuse recovery including betrayal trauma arising from infidelity.
Hello, thanks for visiting my page. I am happy that you took this step to find the help and support that you need. I am Dr. Wilfreda Cruz, LCSW Psychotherapist with over 23 years of clinical experience working in Mental Health. I am the owner of Cruz Counseling and Wellness Solutions. I have expertise working with clients on a wide range of concerns from marriage/relationship issues, military family life challenges, depression, anxiety, divorce, grief, PTSD/Trauma, parenting, co-parenting, ADHD, narcissistic abuse recovery including betrayal trauma arising from infidelity.
Tracye A Polson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Jacksonville, FL 32205
Using a contemporary psychodynamically-oriented approach, I work with those struggling with relationship and family issues, parenting difficulties, divorce, trauma, unresolved grief, loss, anxiety and depression, among other issues.
I think as human beings we want to feel seen, heard, appreciated, respected, loved, and valued. I believe most of us want to make a difference in the lives of those around us, our loved ones, friends and community. Making a difference and enjoying healthy and gratifying relationships and contributing to one's community can take many forms but they all involve relationships. If you find yourself feeling deeply unhappy, confused and dissatisfied in any of your relationships, I'd like to learn more about you and what you are seeking in your life and in your relationships.
Using a contemporary psychodynamically-oriented approach, I work with those struggling with relationship and family issues, parenting difficulties, divorce, trauma, unresolved grief, loss, anxiety and depression, among other issues.
I think as human beings we want to feel seen, heard, appreciated, respected, loved, and valued. I believe most of us want to make a difference in the lives of those around us, our loved ones, friends and community. Making a difference and enjoying healthy and gratifying relationships and contributing to one's community can take many forms but they all involve relationships. If you find yourself feeling deeply unhappy, confused and dissatisfied in any of your relationships, I'd like to learn more about you and what you are seeking in your life and in your relationships.
Mary Beth Ridderman
Counselor, MS, LMHC, LPC, NCC, RPT-S
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Jacksonville, FL 32210 (Online Only)
As a social investigator, I assist families with contentious divorce issues.
I offer safe and accessible telehealth - virtual counseling sessions. Even positive transitions can be challenging, hard to understand, or embarrassing to discuss. School transitions, career changes, divorce, domestic violence, parenting differences, personal loss, dating issues, or other life transitions can sometimes seem overwhelming. Because of these changes, you may feel angry, confused, sad, conflicted, or alone. I am here for you, to help you develop skills to cope with life’s changes.
As a social investigator, I assist families with contentious divorce issues.
I offer safe and accessible telehealth - virtual counseling sessions. Even positive transitions can be challenging, hard to understand, or embarrassing to discuss. School transitions, career changes, divorce, domestic violence, parenting differences, personal loss, dating issues, or other life transitions can sometimes seem overwhelming. Because of these changes, you may feel angry, confused, sad, conflicted, or alone. I am here for you, to help you develop skills to cope with life’s changes.
Karen A Kelley
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-QS, CSSW
Verified Verified
Jacksonville, FL 32202 (Online Only)
If you are a couple looking to separate or divorce, see me at Divorce Mediation Centers, a not-for-profit philanthropic advocacy, a private entity for the common good focusing on the quality of life after divorce.
I accept clients of all ages. Please contact me for behavioral issues, relationship issues, depression, anxiety, PTSD, bipolar disorders, and/or personality disorders. Clients meet with me through Grow - Update: Now accepting AmBetter and most insurance (bit.ly/KarenKelleyLCSWgrowNEW)Also on Headway and TAVA. NOTE: For crisis, call 988. If you are looking for extra resources, call 2-1-1. These are free and available 24/7. If you are uninsured in Jacksonville, free or sliding-scale primary care providers and specialists are available! Volunteers in Medicine Jacksonville, Inc., and WeCareJax.
If you are a couple looking to separate or divorce, see me at Divorce Mediation Centers, a not-for-profit philanthropic advocacy, a private entity for the common good focusing on the quality of life after divorce.
I accept clients of all ages. Please contact me for behavioral issues, relationship issues, depression, anxiety, PTSD, bipolar disorders, and/or personality disorders. Clients meet with me through Grow - Update: Now accepting AmBetter and most insurance (bit.ly/KarenKelleyLCSWgrowNEW)Also on Headway and TAVA. NOTE: For crisis, call 988. If you are looking for extra resources, call 2-1-1. These are free and available 24/7. If you are uninsured in Jacksonville, free or sliding-scale primary care providers and specialists are available! Volunteers in Medicine Jacksonville, Inc., and WeCareJax.
If you are dealing with the challenges of midlife such as navigating an empty nest, redefining your marital relationship, redefining yourself on your own terms as you heal from a difficult relationship, navigating divorce and midlife dating, wanting to take a deep dive into mental blocks, or dealing with any major life changes where you begin to question who you are, you will find a safe space to heal and shift into the new person you are becoming. And regardless of your age, if authenticity and resolution of trauma on a deep level are important to you, then we will be a good fit. I look forward to working with you.
If you are dealing with the challenges of midlife such as navigating an empty nest, redefining your marital relationship, redefining yourself on your own terms as you heal from a difficult relationship, navigating divorce and midlife dating, wanting to take a deep dive into mental blocks, or dealing with any major life changes where you begin to question who you are, you will find a safe space to heal and shift into the new person you are becoming. And regardless of your age, if authenticity and resolution of trauma on a deep level are important to you, then we will be a good fit. I look forward to working with you.
Anita Woods
Registered Mental Health Counselor Intern, MA, RMHCI
Verified Verified
Jacksonville, FL 32277
She is a master’s-level graduate counselor and a Registered Mental Health Counseling Intern (RMHCI), and Anita is pursuing her PhD in counseling education and supervision. Both in the school system and in private practice, she has worked with children, adolescents, and adults. Her specialties include women’s issues, anxiety and depression, grief and loss, trauma, and marriage and family issues, including separation and divorce, blended family challenges, marriage and premarital counseling (SYMBIS certified), and parent and child attachments and relationships.
She is a master’s-level graduate counselor and a Registered Mental Health Counseling Intern (RMHCI), and Anita is pursuing her PhD in counseling education and supervision. Both in the school system and in private practice, she has worked with children, adolescents, and adults. Her specialties include women’s issues, anxiety and depression, grief and loss, trauma, and marriage and family issues, including separation and divorce, blended family challenges, marriage and premarital counseling (SYMBIS certified), and parent and child attachments and relationships.
Alyssa Labat
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Jacksonville, FL 32258 (Online Only)
I specialize in working with children, adolescents, and adults who are facing various life stressors, such as parental divorce, military families, grief/loss, abuse, and other forms of trauma.
Sometimes life has mountains, and sometimes life has valleys. Sometimes when you are in the valley, it feels like you will never get out. Maybe you are in a valley right now, or maybe your child's mental health is becoming so severe that they feel like they will never get out. And it may seem that way! But there is HOPE. I am a therapist who believes in the power of the therapeutic relationship and its role in producing change. And I am absolutely a believer that there is always hope.
I specialize in working with children, adolescents, and adults who are facing various life stressors, such as parental divorce, military families, grief/loss, abuse, and other forms of trauma.
Sometimes life has mountains, and sometimes life has valleys. Sometimes when you are in the valley, it feels like you will never get out. Maybe you are in a valley right now, or maybe your child's mental health is becoming so severe that they feel like they will never get out. And it may seem that way! But there is HOPE. I am a therapist who believes in the power of the therapeutic relationship and its role in producing change. And I am absolutely a believer that there is always hope.
James Lounsbury
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, DCSW, PhD
Verified Verified
Jacksonville, FL 32207
I can help you with: communications and conflicts with spouses, parents, teens and others; work stress; anger management; depression; anxiety; PTSD; divorce recovery; sexual and intimacy issues; LGBTQ issues; cultural adjustments, military readjustment; lifestyle and career changes; men's issues; porn and sex addiction, or whatever holds you back.
Life in the 21st century can be overwhelming. Stress affects relationships, work, social groups, home, health...and the list goes on. I've been working with individuals, families and organizations for 20+ years. I've had the best clinical training available in a broad range of techniques (below). I am board certified in clinical social work and hypnosis. I have a PhD in natural health. Prior to that, I worked for 25 years as a policy manager for corporate, government and non profit organizations, and understand work/home stress. We'll talk about what's going on in your life, and what approach will help you move forward.
I can help you with: communications and conflicts with spouses, parents, teens and others; work stress; anger management; depression; anxiety; PTSD; divorce recovery; sexual and intimacy issues; LGBTQ issues; cultural adjustments, military readjustment; lifestyle and career changes; men's issues; porn and sex addiction, or whatever holds you back.
Life in the 21st century can be overwhelming. Stress affects relationships, work, social groups, home, health...and the list goes on. I've been working with individuals, families and organizations for 20+ years. I've had the best clinical training available in a broad range of techniques (below). I am board certified in clinical social work and hypnosis. I have a PhD in natural health. Prior to that, I worked for 25 years as a policy manager for corporate, government and non profit organizations, and understand work/home stress. We'll talk about what's going on in your life, and what approach will help you move forward.
Are you feeling alone, stressed, overwhelmed, or anxious? In life, many situations and new transitions make us feel out of control. I will work alongside you to face those life challenges such as: low self-esteem, school issues, anger, poor communication with family members, dating/marriage, parenting, divorce, trauma or career changes. I want to explore your emotional challenges such as frustration, depression, hopelessness, anger, anxiety, and grief. Whether you are facing issues in school, at work, at home, with family, friends, or internally, I'm here during this time.
Are you feeling alone, stressed, overwhelmed, or anxious? In life, many situations and new transitions make us feel out of control. I will work alongside you to face those life challenges such as: low self-esteem, school issues, anger, poor communication with family members, dating/marriage, parenting, divorce, trauma or career changes. I want to explore your emotional challenges such as frustration, depression, hopelessness, anger, anxiety, and grief. Whether you are facing issues in school, at work, at home, with family, friends, or internally, I'm here during this time.
Her specialties include womens’ issues, anxiety and depression, grief and loss, trauma, and marriage and family issues, including separation and divorce, blended family challenges, marriage and premarital counseling (SYMBIS certified), and parent and child attachments and relationships.
Anita Woods is a second-career counselor who spent 36 years working in purchasing for large corporations. She transitioned to counseling because she loves to help people and feels called to serve women, children, and families. She is a master’s-level graduate counselor and a Registered Mental Health Counseling Intern (RMHCI), and Anita is pursuing her PhD in counseling education and supervision. Both in the school system and in private practice, she has worked with children, adolescents, and adults.
Her specialties include womens’ issues, anxiety and depression, grief and loss, trauma, and marriage and family issues, including separation and divorce, blended family challenges, marriage and premarital counseling (SYMBIS certified), and parent and child attachments and relationships.
Anita Woods is a second-career counselor who spent 36 years working in purchasing for large corporations. She transitioned to counseling because she loves to help people and feels called to serve women, children, and families. She is a master’s-level graduate counselor and a Registered Mental Health Counseling Intern (RMHCI), and Anita is pursuing her PhD in counseling education and supervision. Both in the school system and in private practice, she has worked with children, adolescents, and adults.
Tunisia Brina London
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW, PIP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Jacksonville, FL 32256 (Online Only)
Accepting New Clients Now! Hi, I’m Tunisia London, but most call me Sabrina. You might recognize me from Hulu’s “Love In Fairhope,” where I had the privilege of helping a couple navigate their differences and rediscover love after divorce. As a licensed therapist, I specialize in addressing the core concerns that often lead people to therapy, such as anxiety, relationships, and personal growth. I believe that the journey to self-improvement isn’t always straightforward; it can be complex and challenging. So, I will provide a toolbox of strategies, teach effective communication, and help you find your purpose. What sets me apart?
Accepting New Clients Now! Hi, I’m Tunisia London, but most call me Sabrina. You might recognize me from Hulu’s “Love In Fairhope,” where I had the privilege of helping a couple navigate their differences and rediscover love after divorce. As a licensed therapist, I specialize in addressing the core concerns that often lead people to therapy, such as anxiety, relationships, and personal growth. I believe that the journey to self-improvement isn’t always straightforward; it can be complex and challenging. So, I will provide a toolbox of strategies, teach effective communication, and help you find your purpose. What sets me apart?
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I have an interest in working with individuals dealing with anxiety, depression, trauma, divorce related issues, life-transitional challenges, co-parenting and emotional regulation.
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.
I have an interest in working with individuals dealing with anxiety, depression, trauma, divorce related issues, life-transitional challenges, co-parenting and emotional regulation.
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.
My areas of expertise include depression, anxiety, stress management, behavioral issues, relationship issues, trauma, women’s issues, marital and premarital counseling, divorce, mood disorders, PTSD, personality disorders, obsessive-compulsive disorders, sexual abuse, self esteem, eating disorders.
Overwhelmed by life's challenges and seeking a compassionate guide to navigate life? I'm a Nova Southeastern University Graduate, LMHC. I am a licensed Mental Health Counselor with 30 years experience in Mental Health providing therapy for individuals, couples and families. I worked in various settings including community mental health (crisis unit), residential treatment facilities, PHP, IOP and OP settings. I have helped adults of all ages deal with a wide range of problems including; grief and loss, substance abuse, anger management, family conflict, divorce, life transitions, and trauma.
My areas of expertise include depression, anxiety, stress management, behavioral issues, relationship issues, trauma, women’s issues, marital and premarital counseling, divorce, mood disorders, PTSD, personality disorders, obsessive-compulsive disorders, sexual abuse, self esteem, eating disorders.
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Stephanie Peyton
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-QS, DMCP
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Jacksonville, FL 32216
Waitlist for new clients
Have you experienced difficult events, some beyond your control? Perhaps you struggle adjusting to "new norms" in your life, endure panic attacks, or have to force yourself to face each day. At some point, most of us are affected by traumatic events. Complex grief; abuse; military combat; abandonment; assault; chronic pain; and divorce are just a few examples. These experiences can leave us depressed, anxious, fearful or battling post-traumatic stress. They can leave us exhausted without the strength or resources to manage them.
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Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Jacksonville, FL 32210
Hey! I am Terri. So many people that I have met describe having been stuck. They have been unable, with the tools they have had, to get unstuck. Typically, it seems that trauma in one form or another is behind that. We all have a story, right? The one that led you here. Trauma can be big trauma, like we think of car accidents or sexual assault but it can also be things like grief or loss, divorce, emotional abuse, etc. Things that get stuck, that mold us in a sense... those same things also make us strong and build character, once we learn how to build from them.
Hey! I am Terri. So many people that I have met describe having been stuck. They have been unable, with the tools they have had, to get unstuck. Typically, it seems that trauma in one form or another is behind that. We all have a story, right? The one that led you here. Trauma can be big trauma, like we think of car accidents or sexual assault but it can also be things like grief or loss, divorce, emotional abuse, etc. Things that get stuck, that mold us in a sense... those same things also make us strong and build character, once we learn how to build from them.
I have worked many years with children, military families,college students, and individuals who struggle with depression, anxiety and PTSD just to name a few. Additionally,I have worked with couples through premarital stages, marital difficulties, divorce, and life after divorce. My work history also include helping families work through various dynamics, adolescent difficulties, and individuals who have found themselves in the criminal justice system.
I have worked many years with children, military families,college students, and individuals who struggle with depression, anxiety and PTSD just to name a few. Additionally,I have worked with couples through premarital stages, marital difficulties, divorce, and life after divorce. My work history also include helping families work through various dynamics, adolescent difficulties, and individuals who have found themselves in the criminal justice system.
Lisa Michelle de Geneste
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Jacksonville, FL 32223 (Online Only)
What would your life look like if you felt more energized and capable to do the things you want and live the way you want? It's easy to feel overwhelmed by all the "stuff" that gets thrown at you that can cause anxiety or depression. Including things like big life transitions, adjusting to a new relationship, divorce or a mental/physical health diagnosis. Issues from the past such as trauma, can also leave you feeling stuck in high emotional reactivity and people pleasing. You have difficulty holding boundaries and taking better care of yourself. Your ideal life begins with you choosing to change the things that you can.
What would your life look like if you felt more energized and capable to do the things you want and live the way you want? It's easy to feel overwhelmed by all the "stuff" that gets thrown at you that can cause anxiety or depression. Including things like big life transitions, adjusting to a new relationship, divorce or a mental/physical health diagnosis. Issues from the past such as trauma, can also leave you feeling stuck in high emotional reactivity and people pleasing. You have difficulty holding boundaries and taking better care of yourself. Your ideal life begins with you choosing to change the things that you can.
Are you feeling helpless, out of balance, not like yourself, afraid of life changes, living, or losing yourself, struggling at school, work, or with your purpose, experiencing nightmares and/or thoughts you are not normally having such as suicide? Please partner with us to live again, reduce anxiety, isolation, and face fears. We help individuals who are experiencing the following: considering marriage or divorce, life transitions, lost of interests, drained by military life, grief, need support to comfort for elderly parents, sexual abuse, trauma, DCF involvement, and/or struggling with school, work, finding purpose.
Are you feeling helpless, out of balance, not like yourself, afraid of life changes, living, or losing yourself, struggling at school, work, or with your purpose, experiencing nightmares and/or thoughts you are not normally having such as suicide? Please partner with us to live again, reduce anxiety, isolation, and face fears. We help individuals who are experiencing the following: considering marriage or divorce, life transitions, lost of interests, drained by military life, grief, need support to comfort for elderly parents, sexual abuse, trauma, DCF involvement, and/or struggling with school, work, finding purpose.
Kormasah Karmala-Curtis
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT, QS
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Jacksonville, FL 32256
Maybe you want to move on from painful break up or divorce. Maybe you want to start a healthier lifestyle, stop an addiction or end a generational curse of abuse and trauma. Sometimes as people we get stuck in life—whether it is related to our past experiences, our current circumstances--or both. Sometimes as people we hurt ourselves by internalizing what has happened or happening to us, which can at times weigh us down and stop us from moving forward and living gratifying, rewarding lives.
Maybe you want to move on from painful break up or divorce. Maybe you want to start a healthier lifestyle, stop an addiction or end a generational curse of abuse and trauma. Sometimes as people we get stuck in life—whether it is related to our past experiences, our current circumstances--or both. Sometimes as people we hurt ourselves by internalizing what has happened or happening to us, which can at times weigh us down and stop us from moving forward and living gratifying, rewarding lives.
Kendra Ferrille
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Jacksonville, FL 32256 (Online Only)
I have experience helping individuals struggling with depression, anxiety, divorce and loss.
Are you trying to be the sunshine on the outside but there is a storm going on in the inside? None of us have it together and live perfect lives all the time. Life can be challenging and sometimes you may need help to process your feelings without judgment.
I have experience helping individuals struggling with depression, anxiety, divorce and loss.
Are you trying to be the sunshine on the outside but there is a storm going on in the inside? None of us have it together and live perfect lives all the time. Life can be challenging and sometimes you may need help to process your feelings without judgment.
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Divorce Therapists
How does therapy for people affected by a divorce work?
Individuals may feel a number of emotions following a divorce, such as shock, guilt, grief, anger, and fear. Therapists offer a non-judgmental space for individuals to talk about what they’ve experienced and process their emotions. Therapists will help clients develop coping strategies. They can also help a client rebuild their sense of self and self-worth and talk about what a happier future might look like.
What’s the most common type of therapy following a divorce?
There are several types of therapy that may be useful for divorce, including cognitive behavioral, acceptance and commitment, solution-focused brief, and mindfulness-based therapies. Many therapy types are talk-therapy based, which is typically the most popular option for individuals dealing with divorce. Cognitive behavioral therapy is a widely-used talk therapy, however, there’s no specific therapy type that’s designed to help people with divorce, and different types will work depending on the person.
When should an individual seek help due to a divorce?
When the feelings of a divorced individual, or an individual going through the process of divorce, begin to disrupt healthy daily functioning, it may be a good time to look into therapy. If a person finds that they are not performing at work due to problems with anxiety or motivation, if they’re no longer seeing friends due to feelings of shame, or if they’re not properly taking care of themselves as a result of depression, speaking to a professional could help.
How do you encourage someone to go to therapy due to a divorce?
It’s helpful to express concern and love for the individual while framing therapy as a tool for improving their life. Sharing how the individual appears to be suffering, and what effects it has on them or on their children, should be done with compassion and empathy. It may be useful to devise a game plan—breaking the process down into parts, such as finding a therapist, making appointments, and looking into insurance coverage.