Strength-Based Therapists in Jacksonville, FL

Are you Stressed, Anxious, Depressed, facing Transitions, Stage-of-Life Issues, Relationship Distress & Other Life's Challenges? My goal is to assist individuals toward the path of improvement by providing a conducive, non-judgmental atmosphere where personal circumstances are explored and worked on for overall well-being. Extensive experience enables me to tailor the treatment approach to meet individuals' unique needs. It's my belief that exploring past challenges enables insight to those problems. Equipped with good insight, an individual will most effectively develop steps and path necessary for improved and healthier life.

Are you struggling to cope with your current situation? Does it feel like your emotions control you? Trying to to keep it together but just don’t know how anymore and your reactions just make everything worse? I understand how hard it can be to ask for help and finding the right therapist is a critical step in that process. I believe in the importance of a trusting relationship and the mind/body connection to facilitate healing. I also respect that this is your journey. I approach my practice with a positive, strength based, person centered approach. Together we can identify what you want and how to get there!

As a mental health counselor, I find fulfillment in working with adults (18-70) from diverse cultural backgrounds. I find my clients tend to be motivated and actively engaged in their journey, which fosters a collaborative relationship. Their willingness to be vulnerable allows for meaningful connections and breakthroughs. These resilient individuals inspire me with their stories of overcoming adversity. Lastly, I strive to enable clients to appreciate the therapeutic process to strengthen the alliance, making the journey of healing impactful and lasting.

Hi. My name is Candance, but you can call me Candy. Do you feel as though you are being weighed down by certain thoughts and emotions, like you are out of balance? Is it difficult for you to manage your day to day responsibilities due to these thoughts and emotions? Would you like help in understanding and managing these thoughts and emotions so you can experience balance in your life? I help individuals get to that place of healthy balance, with a goal of remaining there. Together, we can work to identify your strengths and challenges to find solutions for managing your difficult thoughts and emotions.

Welcome! I am Shani Hoffman, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I reside in Jacksonville, Florida, and provide telehealth counseling statewide. I invite you into an open and safe space to take the next steps in your journey. My primary focus is working with adults and substance use disorder/addiction, depression, and anxiety. If this is your first time considering therapy or telehealth( or not), my goal is to start Client/person-centered That is wherever you are.

Embarking on your journey to healing can feel like a daunting task because you may not know where to start. Our time together will be spent working collaboratively to help you on your path to healing, self-exploration, self-discovery, and empowerment. We all need support no matter what problems we have. I strive to create a safe environment where you can speak your mind freely without judgement but also, I am also here to challenge you for you to achieve your greatest potential.

Hi, I appreciate you taking the time and considering me to be part of your journey. Finding the right therapist can feel like an overwhelming task. I specialize in working with adolescents, adults and families who are struggling with depression, anxiety, trauma, relationship problems, self-esteem, or life’s everyday struggles. I utilize evidenced-based theories such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR), Solution Focused modalities, and a strength-based approach to help my clients create and achieve their goals.

I primarily use an integrated interpersonal approach. This style of therapy focuses on modeling a healthy working relationship that can be applied to other relationships in one's life in order to reduce stressors and dysfunction. Interpersonal therapy also allows me to incorporate interventions from other therapy approaches, as needed, without compromising the overall therapeutic relationship.

I am a Registered Clinical Social Work Intern who specializes in working with adults, couples, and teens. I currently serve as an active-duty Army officer, with over 14 years of federal service. I began my social work journey working with adults and adolescents who suffered from substance abuse. When my military career would allow, I provided counseling services to Soldiers suffering trauma disorders related to abuse and combat service. During my graduate program, I worked with families of babies admitted in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit.

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.

I am honored to know every individual I have met in the 22 years I have been practicing. Joining my clients while they process their experiences has taught me to listen deeply and with compassion. My skills are only part of the journey. Helping clients find their own healing is more fulfilling than simply providing instruction or answers. I work collaboratively to find each person's strengths and help them to find peace and self-acceptance.

Are you struggling with overwhelming emotions or persistent negative thoughts? Maybe you're finding it hard to express your needs to loved ones, or you're feeling stuck in a cycle of anxiety and depression. I primarily focus on treating anxiety, depression, & mood disorders while also supporting clients with coping skills development, life transitions, substance use, & relationship issues. My focus is to help you regain control over your emotions, find lasting relief from emotional distress, and achieve a sense of inner peace and happiness.

My clinical focus is LGBT+ issues, trauma & PTSD, depression, anxiety, grief, and life changes & adjustments. I came into therapy later in life and graduated from the University of South Florida with a BA in Women and Gender Studies. I am strongly feminist aligned, anti-racist in my work values and activism. I have an unrelenting desire to support people and be by their side as they do this deeply challenging work. I bring an eclectic mix of humanistic, strength based, rogerian, trauma-informed, and experiential therapies to meet her clients where they are and create a safe place for them to heal and make sense of their lives.

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.

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.

My name is Monte Drenner and I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in FL. I have vast experience working with those struggling with addiction, anxiety, depression, or relationship issues. I use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy primarily but also take a Solution-focused and Strength-Based approach to help you make the most progress in the shortest time. All of this occurs in a supportive and non-judgmental atmosphere.

My mission is to uplift and encourage people to reach their full potential. I believe that when people have the support and tools that they need, they will succeed by reaching their desired goals. I utilize strength based and person-focused approaches while assisting individuals to come to a place of living a well-balanced life where they feel heard and honored as an individual.

I practice from a strength-based, insight-oriented, and collaborative approach individualized to meet the unique needs of each client. I offer an empathetic, supportive, and accepting environment for my clients to feel heard and understood while also challenged and inspired to take on new perspectives, ways of thinking, and daily practices. Therapy is a process that can provide tools to relieve immediate stress, but also an opportunity to explore the underlying meanings, behavioral patterns, and relationship dynamics in order to lead a life of authenticity and genuine fulfillment. My clients also strive to positively impact society.

Now Accepting New Clients! When we experience difficult situations in our lives there is nothing more empowering than having a support system to help you find your voice and identity. You have taken a courageous step in seeking counseling and I will provide support and encouragement. I will help in undoing aloneness, increasing one’s capacity to self-love and co create the narrative to become your self at best. You will experience an empathetic, non-judgmental, holistic and strength-based approach to conquering your challenges and relationship barriers.