Therapists in Jacksonville, FL
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Dr. Dawn Lindner DiRito
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Jacksonville, FL 32256
As a seasoned psychotherapist, my passion lies in fostering transformative healing experiences in therapy. With extensive experience, I offer a compassionate and client-centered approach, tailoring therapeutic interventions to the needs of the individual or couple. I aim to create an empathetic and supportive environment in which clients will grow emotionally and achieve lasting positive change.
As a seasoned psychotherapist, my passion lies in fostering transformative healing experiences in therapy. With extensive experience, I offer a compassionate and client-centered approach, tailoring therapeutic interventions to the needs of the individual or couple. I aim to create an empathetic and supportive environment in which clients will grow emotionally and achieve lasting positive change.
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Adam Norman Tharkur
Counselor, LMHC, NCC, MCAP, CHT, QS(FL)
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Jacksonville, FL 32256
I believe that everyone deserves an environment where they feel comfortable enough to discuss their beliefs and feelings without judgment. I apply several theoretical orientations such as, but not limited to Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Family Systems Theory in my practice to best meet my clients' individual needs. I work on building a strong therapeutic relationship using empathy and non-judgmental, goal-oriented approaches which assist client's treatment outcome.
I believe that everyone deserves an environment where they feel comfortable enough to discuss their beliefs and feelings without judgment. I apply several theoretical orientations such as, but not limited to Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Family Systems Theory in my practice to best meet my clients' individual needs. I work on building a strong therapeutic relationship using empathy and non-judgmental, goal-oriented approaches which assist client's treatment outcome.
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Ann Taylor is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and Certified Addictions Professional in the State of Florida who has over 10 years of experience providing therapeutic care to inmates in the State of Florida Correctional System and 13 years of experience providing substance abuse counseling to adults who have received DUIs, have pain management issues, and alcohol and drug abuse and dependence. Ann completed her Bachelor of Arts in Criminology at the University of Memphis and received her Master of Arts in Mental Health Counseling from Argosy University.
Ann Taylor is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and Certified Addictions Professional in the State of Florida who has over 10 years of experience providing therapeutic care to inmates in the State of Florida Correctional System and 13 years of experience providing substance abuse counseling to adults who have received DUIs, have pain management issues, and alcohol and drug abuse and dependence. Ann completed her Bachelor of Arts in Criminology at the University of Memphis and received her Master of Arts in Mental Health Counseling from Argosy University.
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Grace Willson Cantor
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, LMHC
Verified Verified
Jacksonville, FL 32217
Not accepting new clients
I am interesting in helping clients - individuals, couples and partners resolve issues related to sexuality. I am a sex therapist specializing in Intimacy, Desire, Arousal, Trauma, Pornography, Identity, Communication, Betrayal / Infidelity and Pleasure.
I am interesting in helping clients - individuals, couples and partners resolve issues related to sexuality. I am a sex therapist specializing in Intimacy, Desire, Arousal, Trauma, Pornography, Identity, Communication, Betrayal / Infidelity and Pleasure.
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IBpeople Consulting / Coachbeelifestyles.com
Counselor, MS MA, LMHC, NCMHC, CEAP, CoachBe
Verified Verified
Jacksonville, FL 32210
Hello I am CoachBee I realize that the fast pace of today's society many individuals, families and couples are struggling with a wide range of issues. These issues can make you feel overwhelmed, exhausted, unsure, anxious, unfocused and most often depressed. If this is you; let me introduce myself. I am a therapist that believes that you can be a Better you and the Best you. By allowing me to assist you together we developing coping skills, goals, and strategies that move you forward in your life. With over 19 years of experience as a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC), private practitioner and Lifestyle Coach.
Hello I am CoachBee I realize that the fast pace of today's society many individuals, families and couples are struggling with a wide range of issues. These issues can make you feel overwhelmed, exhausted, unsure, anxious, unfocused and most often depressed. If this is you; let me introduce myself. I am a therapist that believes that you can be a Better you and the Best you. By allowing me to assist you together we developing coping skills, goals, and strategies that move you forward in your life. With over 19 years of experience as a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC), private practitioner and Lifestyle Coach.
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Jason Smith
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Jacksonville, FL 32256 (Online Only)
Seeking help for mental health concerns can be a frightening task. It took courage to seek help, taking the first step toward making things better. The next step is to find a therapist who is a good fit for you. To that end, I am here to help. My name is Jason Smith, Licensed Clinical Social Worker for the state of Florida. I work primarily with young adults and adolescents addressing issues dealing with others and being happy with themselves. It is never too late to make your life better.
Seeking help for mental health concerns can be a frightening task. It took courage to seek help, taking the first step toward making things better. The next step is to find a therapist who is a good fit for you. To that end, I am here to help. My name is Jason Smith, Licensed Clinical Social Worker for the state of Florida. I work primarily with young adults and adolescents addressing issues dealing with others and being happy with themselves. It is never too late to make your life better.
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Often times counseling involves an element of discomfort, emotional pain, and vulnerability. We all have unique and rich personal histories and my goal as your therapist is to meet you where you are with empathy and understanding. I work from the belief that you are the expert on your life and my role is simply to offer support, tools, and perspectives that can help you enhance your overall well-being.
Often times counseling involves an element of discomfort, emotional pain, and vulnerability. We all have unique and rich personal histories and my goal as your therapist is to meet you where you are with empathy and understanding. I work from the belief that you are the expert on your life and my role is simply to offer support, tools, and perspectives that can help you enhance your overall well-being.
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Annelise Hernandez Couple's Therapist
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Jacksonville, FL 32256
Hey there, my name is Annelise and I can’t wait to know you! Are you an individual or couple struggling to communicate or identify big feelings? Do you find yourself at a loss at how to cope with stress or desire to rejuvenate your relationship? I believe we all need a trusted, safe space in our lives to process life's curveballs. I hope to work alongside you in creating a place where you are valued and known. I understand choosing and buying into therapy is huge, and I’m honored to be a part of your life in whatever season you’re in.
Hey there, my name is Annelise and I can’t wait to know you! Are you an individual or couple struggling to communicate or identify big feelings? Do you find yourself at a loss at how to cope with stress or desire to rejuvenate your relationship? I believe we all need a trusted, safe space in our lives to process life's curveballs. I hope to work alongside you in creating a place where you are valued and known. I understand choosing and buying into therapy is huge, and I’m honored to be a part of your life in whatever season you’re in.
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As a licensed psychologist and Certified Eating Disorder Specialist, I take great pride in my work with patients. I utilize an individual approach, being mindful of each person's unique experiences, needs, and goals. I use evidenced-based treatments and interventions in order to help my patients successfully manage and improve psychological distress. I primarily use Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, Interpersonal Psychotherapy, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy, which are effective at treating a wide variety of mental health concerns.
As a licensed psychologist and Certified Eating Disorder Specialist, I take great pride in my work with patients. I utilize an individual approach, being mindful of each person's unique experiences, needs, and goals. I use evidenced-based treatments and interventions in order to help my patients successfully manage and improve psychological distress. I primarily use Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, Interpersonal Psychotherapy, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy, which are effective at treating a wide variety of mental health concerns.
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Mental health is for everyone. I’m a Hope Haven clinician specializing in group and individual counseling for children and families. I have experience with anger management, trauma, anxiety, grief counseling, and behavioral issues. My work includes conducting behavioral observations of children in the school setting and consulting with teachers on social and behavioral solutions.
Mental health is for everyone. I’m a Hope Haven clinician specializing in group and individual counseling for children and families. I have experience with anger management, trauma, anxiety, grief counseling, and behavioral issues. My work includes conducting behavioral observations of children in the school setting and consulting with teachers on social and behavioral solutions.
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David Whittinghill
Counselor, PhD, LMHC, MAC, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Jacksonville, FL 32256
Imagine how much better your life would be if anger, fear, and despair were not troubling you. Imagine working with a professional who wants you to feel safe, unjudged, and validated. I've practiced as a licensed therapist for over thirty years. I know what works and what doesn't. If you are new to counseling, we will explore how to help you improve in the least amount of time. If you are familiar with counseling, we will tailor therapy to what works best for you.
Imagine how much better your life would be if anger, fear, and despair were not troubling you. Imagine working with a professional who wants you to feel safe, unjudged, and validated. I've practiced as a licensed therapist for over thirty years. I know what works and what doesn't. If you are new to counseling, we will explore how to help you improve in the least amount of time. If you are familiar with counseling, we will tailor therapy to what works best for you.
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Shakendra Lucas
Mental Health Counselor, MS, LMHC
Verified Verified
Jacksonville, FL 32211 (Online Only)
*ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS* Imagine a life where it wasn't a struggle to get out of bed. A life where you feel confident in your own skin. You trust and love yourself for who you are, not who others want you to be. Your relationships are working and you are capable of setting healthy boundaries. Right now, life may not look anything like that. You may feel depressed, anxious, worthless, lost, or even stuck. I'm Kendra, a Licensed Therapist, and I help women who struggle with boundary setting, self-love and relationship issues.
*ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS* Imagine a life where it wasn't a struggle to get out of bed. A life where you feel confident in your own skin. You trust and love yourself for who you are, not who others want you to be. Your relationships are working and you are capable of setting healthy boundaries. Right now, life may not look anything like that. You may feel depressed, anxious, worthless, lost, or even stuck. I'm Kendra, a Licensed Therapist, and I help women who struggle with boundary setting, self-love and relationship issues.
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Are you struggling to find your place in the world? Whether it's finding purpose, battling depression or anxiety, creating healthy boundaries, or learning healthier habits, I'm here to be your guide. I'm here to help you find your inner strength to build healthier relationships, overcome past trauma, heal your inner child, and achieve your professional and personal goals. Life transitions, traumatic experiences, and new experiences can be difficult and confusing. My heart for helping others struggling with this and those suffering from poor body image has encouraged me to pour my talents into you.
Are you struggling to find your place in the world? Whether it's finding purpose, battling depression or anxiety, creating healthy boundaries, or learning healthier habits, I'm here to be your guide. I'm here to help you find your inner strength to build healthier relationships, overcome past trauma, heal your inner child, and achieve your professional and personal goals. Life transitions, traumatic experiences, and new experiences can be difficult and confusing. My heart for helping others struggling with this and those suffering from poor body image has encouraged me to pour my talents into you.
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I approach counseling with a trauma-informed perspective and the fundamental belief that we are all whole individuals - each of us unique; equally deserving of love, understanding, and compassion; and capable of making positive changes to achieve well-being, contentment, and meaningful connection. While there are many factors that may interrupt your ability to live life fully, my goal is to help you identify, understand, and resolve your own unique life stressors.
I approach counseling with a trauma-informed perspective and the fundamental belief that we are all whole individuals - each of us unique; equally deserving of love, understanding, and compassion; and capable of making positive changes to achieve well-being, contentment, and meaningful connection. While there are many factors that may interrupt your ability to live life fully, my goal is to help you identify, understand, and resolve your own unique life stressors.
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Hi. My name is Mary, but everyone calls me Gigi. I'm a licensed mental health counselor with 10 years of experience helping individuals work through anxiety, depression, trauma, church hurt, anger, grief, and addiction. Is anxiety and worry keeping you awake at night? Do you struggle to get and keep moving in your day because of depression? Has alcoholism or drug use negatively impacted your daily living or relationships? These are just some examples of concerns that you might relate to.
Hi. My name is Mary, but everyone calls me Gigi. I'm a licensed mental health counselor with 10 years of experience helping individuals work through anxiety, depression, trauma, church hurt, anger, grief, and addiction. Is anxiety and worry keeping you awake at night? Do you struggle to get and keep moving in your day because of depression? Has alcoholism or drug use negatively impacted your daily living or relationships? These are just some examples of concerns that you might relate to.
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Guadalupe Luis
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Jacksonville, FL 32244 (Online Only)
I believe therapy should be a dynamic process enhanced by a genuine and transparent client-therapist relationship. I’m a Latinx clinician with over 10 years of experience treating adults and seniors. I specialize in women issues, depression, anxiety, veterans and military lifestyle issues as well as supporting clients through life transitions and chronic illnesses. I adopt a solution-focused therapeutic model while maintaining a client-centered philosophy.
I believe therapy should be a dynamic process enhanced by a genuine and transparent client-therapist relationship. I’m a Latinx clinician with over 10 years of experience treating adults and seniors. I specialize in women issues, depression, anxiety, veterans and military lifestyle issues as well as supporting clients through life transitions and chronic illnesses. I adopt a solution-focused therapeutic model while maintaining a client-centered philosophy.
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Hi, I'm Seneca Williams, LMHC, a licensed mental health counselor and certified coach for professionals like you, who feel like they are burned out, anxious or depressed. I have experience treating adult individuals of all ages in various settings over the past 12 years.
Hi, I'm Seneca Williams, LMHC, a licensed mental health counselor and certified coach for professionals like you, who feel like they are burned out, anxious or depressed. I have experience treating adult individuals of all ages in various settings over the past 12 years.
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Philemon Ministry Of Counseling Academy
Pastoral Counselor, PhD
Verified Verified
Jacksonville, FL 32219
I'm a Licensed Clinical Pastoral Counselor and Board Certified as a Temperament Specialist and Clinical Supervisor by the National Christian Counselors Association. In addition, I'm Supreme Court Certified County, Family, and Circuit-Civil Mediator and Court appointed Child Custody Evaluator; Certified Thinking for a Change Facilitator. Also, I facilitate and provides counseling and coping mechanism, and adjustments techniques to the reentry individuals transitioning from jails and prisons as well as helping their family members with the life adjustments and understanding chronic disorders, pharmacological regimens and management.
I'm a Licensed Clinical Pastoral Counselor and Board Certified as a Temperament Specialist and Clinical Supervisor by the National Christian Counselors Association. In addition, I'm Supreme Court Certified County, Family, and Circuit-Civil Mediator and Court appointed Child Custody Evaluator; Certified Thinking for a Change Facilitator. Also, I facilitate and provides counseling and coping mechanism, and adjustments techniques to the reentry individuals transitioning from jails and prisons as well as helping their family members with the life adjustments and understanding chronic disorders, pharmacological regimens and management.
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Hi! My name is Kassie (she/her) and I offer individual and relationship counseling services online via a secure and HIPAA compliant platform. In my practice, I focus on helping clients navigate grief and loss. This expands beyond death losses to include symbolic losses like the loss of a relationship, intimacy, security, trust, identity, safety, and self-esteem, among others. I work with people in relationship counseling to help identify communication patterns and interactions that are negatively impacting the friendship, intimacy, and fulfillment of needs.
Hi! My name is Kassie (she/her) and I offer individual and relationship counseling services online via a secure and HIPAA compliant platform. In my practice, I focus on helping clients navigate grief and loss. This expands beyond death losses to include symbolic losses like the loss of a relationship, intimacy, security, trust, identity, safety, and self-esteem, among others. I work with people in relationship counseling to help identify communication patterns and interactions that are negatively impacting the friendship, intimacy, and fulfillment of needs.
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Life can be challenging at times and there will be days when things seem completely out of our control. As a person-centered counselor, I wholeheartedly believe that we can come back from anything and regain a sense of control. I oftentimes utilize this approach with my clients to remind them that they can create the life that they wish to have and the change they wish to see. My name is Michelle McGriff, and I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in the state of Florida. I obtained my master’s degree from National Louis University majoring in clinical mental health counseling.
Life can be challenging at times and there will be days when things seem completely out of our control. As a person-centered counselor, I wholeheartedly believe that we can come back from anything and regain a sense of control. I oftentimes utilize this approach with my clients to remind them that they can create the life that they wish to have and the change they wish to see. My name is Michelle McGriff, and I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in the state of Florida. I obtained my master’s degree from National Louis University majoring in clinical mental health counseling.
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Number of Therapists in Jacksonville, FL
1,000+
Average cost per session
$125
Therapists in Jacksonville, FL who prioritize treating:
92% | Anxiety |
87% | Depression |
76% | Self Esteem |
74% | Coping Skills |
68% | Relationship Issues |
67% | Trauma and PTSD |
67% | Stress |
Average years in practice
10 Years
Top 3 insurances accepted
89% | Aetna |
81% | UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH |
80% | Cigna and Evernorth |
How Therapists in Jacksonville, FL see their clients
56% | In Person and Online | |
44% | Online Only |
Gender breakdown
83% | Female | |
16% | Male | |
1% | Non-Binary |