Transgender Therapists in Neptune Beach, FL
I adopted a family system's approach, as I believe that none of us live in a vacuum. We are all currently involved or have been involved in a family unit at some point. Many or our traditions, ways of thinking and acting comes from factors that influenced our original family and continue to affect us. It is important to look at where's we've been, where we want to go and then develop a road map to get there.
I adopted a family system's approach, as I believe that none of us live in a vacuum. We are all currently involved or have been involved in a family unit at some point. Many or our traditions, ways of thinking and acting comes from factors that influenced our original family and continue to affect us. It is important to look at where's we've been, where we want to go and then develop a road map to get there.
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Counselor, MEd, LMHC, ART, CPP, CAMS
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Neptune Beach, FL 32266
I am a trained ART Therapist. Accelerated Resolution Therapy is a form of psychotherapy with roots in existing evidence-based therapies. Which has shown to achieve benefits much more rapidly usually within few sessions? Clients with depression, anxiety, panic attacks, (PTSD) substance abuse, sexual abuse and many other physical conditions. My ideal client is one who is striving to make a change. In order for this to occur, there must be cooperation and mutual respect between all parties. I will also work with those who are unable to express their feelings & thoughts and who have built these up due to the stigma regarding mental health.
I am a trained ART Therapist. Accelerated Resolution Therapy is a form of psychotherapy with roots in existing evidence-based therapies. Which has shown to achieve benefits much more rapidly usually within few sessions? Clients with depression, anxiety, panic attacks, (PTSD) substance abuse, sexual abuse and many other physical conditions. My ideal client is one who is striving to make a change. In order for this to occur, there must be cooperation and mutual respect between all parties. I will also work with those who are unable to express their feelings & thoughts and who have built these up due to the stigma regarding mental health.
Therapy is a resource everyone can benefit from, regardless of a diagnosis. I am here to help you improve your ability to cope with daily stressors, strengthen your relationships with yourself and others, and change unhelpful patterns, thoughts and behaviors. I use a solutions-focused lens, which will help you to build upon your inherent strengths and resiliencies to overcome any barriers and challenges that may be hindering your quality of life or preventing you from achieving your goals. I offer an integrative holistic approach to help you make sustainable changes physically, mentally, emotionally and socially.
Therapy is a resource everyone can benefit from, regardless of a diagnosis. I am here to help you improve your ability to cope with daily stressors, strengthen your relationships with yourself and others, and change unhelpful patterns, thoughts and behaviors. I use a solutions-focused lens, which will help you to build upon your inherent strengths and resiliencies to overcome any barriers and challenges that may be hindering your quality of life or preventing you from achieving your goals. I offer an integrative holistic approach to help you make sustainable changes physically, mentally, emotionally and socially.
You have made the brave decision to show up for therapy, to show up for YOU. I attempt to understand the world from the client's view; to give the most valuable healing gift: being heard. Together, we determine what is missing & what is important (the Why: purpose), how the client wants to find fulfillment (the What: set goals). We determine How we will know they are successful and can continue on their own (measures for termination). I've been a Chaplain. I counseled people living with schizophrenia, bi-polar, or addictions, and prisoners - exhibiting anxiety, depression, grief, identity disorders, impulsivity & trauma response.
You have made the brave decision to show up for therapy, to show up for YOU. I attempt to understand the world from the client's view; to give the most valuable healing gift: being heard. Together, we determine what is missing & what is important (the Why: purpose), how the client wants to find fulfillment (the What: set goals). We determine How we will know they are successful and can continue on their own (measures for termination). I've been a Chaplain. I counseled people living with schizophrenia, bi-polar, or addictions, and prisoners - exhibiting anxiety, depression, grief, identity disorders, impulsivity & trauma response.
Michelle de la Guardia
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Neptune Beach, FL 32266 (Online Only)
I work with individuals and families who have experienced trauma, whether from a single event or a series of distressing experiences. Trauma often disrupts daily life in various ways. Sometimes the impact is more noticeable, such as avoiding places associated with the trauma, while at other times it is more subtle, like persistent feelings of unease, difficulty focusing, or challenges in relationships. Many people affected by trauma hope to forget these painful experiences and move forward, seeking healing and resolution.
I work with individuals and families who have experienced trauma, whether from a single event or a series of distressing experiences. Trauma often disrupts daily life in various ways. Sometimes the impact is more noticeable, such as avoiding places associated with the trauma, while at other times it is more subtle, like persistent feelings of unease, difficulty focusing, or challenges in relationships. Many people affected by trauma hope to forget these painful experiences and move forward, seeking healing and resolution.
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Sophia Venditti
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Jacksonville, FL 32224
Waitlist for new clients
Happy to announce I am now seeing couples in person and virtually! We all go through times in our lives when therapy can help us to cope with the difficulties that arise. You are not alone. Maybe you are feeling overwhelmed or just stuck. You feel like you have tried everything and you are looking for a new way to improve your situation. Perhaps you or your teen have experienced an upsetting event and you don't want this to define them. It hurts to see the people we love upset or struggling. I can offer the tools, skills, and support for your journey.
Happy to announce I am now seeing couples in person and virtually! We all go through times in our lives when therapy can help us to cope with the difficulties that arise. You are not alone. Maybe you are feeling overwhelmed or just stuck. You feel like you have tried everything and you are looking for a new way to improve your situation. Perhaps you or your teen have experienced an upsetting event and you don't want this to define them. It hurts to see the people we love upset or struggling. I can offer the tools, skills, and support for your journey.
My work is grounded in compassion and support while offering specialized expertise in psychological assessment to understand the whole person in his or her context. I conduct psychological testing, pre-employment evaluations, fitness for duty assessments, bariatric surgery evaluations, write nexus letters/complete DBQs for Veterans, and letters of support for gender affirming surgery.
My work is grounded in compassion and support while offering specialized expertise in psychological assessment to understand the whole person in his or her context. I conduct psychological testing, pre-employment evaluations, fitness for duty assessments, bariatric surgery evaluations, write nexus letters/complete DBQs for Veterans, and letters of support for gender affirming surgery.
I am a licensed clinical psychologist. I have been working with children, adolescents, adults and families for over thirty years. My specialty is cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT). I offer individual, couples, and family therapy to all age groups. I also am trained in school psychology. I consult frequently with educators, physicians, nurses, clergy, attorneys and judges on child and family matters. I have extensive experience helping families with divorce and reunification issues. I am an experienced court-appointed parent coordinator and child custody evaluator. I also treat adolescent and adults with substance abuse issues.
I am a licensed clinical psychologist. I have been working with children, adolescents, adults and families for over thirty years. My specialty is cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT). I offer individual, couples, and family therapy to all age groups. I also am trained in school psychology. I consult frequently with educators, physicians, nurses, clergy, attorneys and judges on child and family matters. I have extensive experience helping families with divorce and reunification issues. I am an experienced court-appointed parent coordinator and child custody evaluator. I also treat adolescent and adults with substance abuse issues.
Christie Castner
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Atlantic Beach, FL 32233
My background is in working with young children to adults in their senior years, along with working with a clientele that spans across varying cultures, socioeconomic classes and family structures. I truly love what I do. I am constantly in awe of the people I meet and the bravery they show in their journey to confront issues and to lead a more balanced and satisfying life. Additionally, the genuine empathy and a sense of humor I bring to therapy assists in building the therapeutic relationship.
My background is in working with young children to adults in their senior years, along with working with a clientele that spans across varying cultures, socioeconomic classes and family structures. I truly love what I do. I am constantly in awe of the people I meet and the bravery they show in their journey to confront issues and to lead a more balanced and satisfying life. Additionally, the genuine empathy and a sense of humor I bring to therapy assists in building the therapeutic relationship.
Michael Joseph Zalewa
Counselor, LMHC, MAC, SAP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Jacksonville Beach, FL 32250
I have been in Private Practice since 1999. My practice focuses on clients struggling with Borderline Personality Disorder,Dissociative Identity Disorder, Narcissism and other personality conflicts. I also treat Depression and PTSD. I work with Substance Use disorders, but from a non-12 step approach called Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. I work with the local courts, including mental health and substance abuse evaluations. I provide psycho-sexual and competency to proceed evaluations for private attorneys as well as for the 4th and 7th judicial circuits
I have been in Private Practice since 1999. My practice focuses on clients struggling with Borderline Personality Disorder,Dissociative Identity Disorder, Narcissism and other personality conflicts. I also treat Depression and PTSD. I work with Substance Use disorders, but from a non-12 step approach called Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. I work with the local courts, including mental health and substance abuse evaluations. I provide psycho-sexual and competency to proceed evaluations for private attorneys as well as for the 4th and 7th judicial circuits
Jacksonville Counseling Services, LLC
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Jacksonville Beach, FL 32250
We are a group of 7 counselors who seek to strengthen all types of families and individuals with an approach that combines a Christian worldview with effective research-based modalities and interventions. People looking to be active in the change process will find a fit with our approaches. Owner Rebecca Maxwell is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and a Qualified Supervisor.
We are a group of 7 counselors who seek to strengthen all types of families and individuals with an approach that combines a Christian worldview with effective research-based modalities and interventions. People looking to be active in the change process will find a fit with our approaches. Owner Rebecca Maxwell is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and a Qualified Supervisor.
I'm here to help you become the best version of you emotionally, physically, spiritually, and socially. I'm able to provide you with resources, referrals, individual, couple, group and family therapy sessions in order help you to achieve your goals in a positive, accepting and safe environment. I work with tweens, teenagers and adults of all ages, races, genders and sexual orientations struggling with various life stressors/issues. Some of these include academics, occupation, family conflict, social relationships, gender confusion and identity, trauma, grief and loss, divorce, parenting, addictions, poor body- image, disordered eating patterns, and eating disorders.
I'm here to help you become the best version of you emotionally, physically, spiritually, and socially. I'm able to provide you with resources, referrals, individual, couple, group and family therapy sessions in order help you to achieve your goals in a positive, accepting and safe environment. I work with tweens, teenagers and adults of all ages, races, genders and sexual orientations struggling with various life stressors/issues. Some of these include academics, occupation, family conflict, social relationships, gender confusion and identity, trauma, grief and loss, divorce, parenting, addictions, poor body- image, disordered eating patterns, and eating disorders.
Are you interested in personal and relationship growth? Or simply need a reset after a trauma? Do you have a question about sexual health that you aren't sure how to ask? I work with individuals, partners, and couples developing their own unique individual identities as well as finding a balance between connection with others and a connection with themselves. A strong sense of self enables us to set appropriate boundaries with those we love.
Are you interested in personal and relationship growth? Or simply need a reset after a trauma? Do you have a question about sexual health that you aren't sure how to ask? I work with individuals, partners, and couples developing their own unique individual identities as well as finding a balance between connection with others and a connection with themselves. A strong sense of self enables us to set appropriate boundaries with those we love.
Melissa Fernandez
Counselor, PsyD, LMHC
Verified Verified
Jacksonville Beach, FL 32250 (Online Only)
APCS, Inc. offers individual, couples, and group therapy services specializing in relationship & sexual health and trauma recovery. The practice is based on offering compassion to yourself and those you love while addressing your needs.
APCS, Inc. offers individual, couples, and group therapy services specializing in relationship & sexual health and trauma recovery. The practice is based on offering compassion to yourself and those you love while addressing your needs.
Robi Lipscomb
Counselor, FL, MHC, GA, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Jacksonville, FL 32244 (Online Only)
What you want the most right now is to find someone who can help stop the emotional rollercoaster. Someone who can throw you a life line because you feel like you are drowning. What would your life be like if you could overcome the obstacles to your happiness? My counseling techniques and style can provide support, tools, understanding, healing and growth. There is treatment for depression, anxiety, OCD, addiction, gender and sexual issues, marital issues and more. I have been a counselor for 15+ years. I have a high positive outcome rate with clients who have never been in therapy, tried several therapist or all things in-between,
What you want the most right now is to find someone who can help stop the emotional rollercoaster. Someone who can throw you a life line because you feel like you are drowning. What would your life be like if you could overcome the obstacles to your happiness? My counseling techniques and style can provide support, tools, understanding, healing and growth. There is treatment for depression, anxiety, OCD, addiction, gender and sexual issues, marital issues and more. I have been a counselor for 15+ years. I have a high positive outcome rate with clients who have never been in therapy, tried several therapist or all things in-between,
Beginning therapy can be intimidating, but once you decide to go for it, how do you pick the right therapist? I chose the name Blue Chair Sessions because I was scared by the thought of beginning my own therapy years ago. I want therapy for my clients to be accessible- as normal as sitting in a barber’s chair, an office chair, or a beach chair. You might be looking for help with a crisis, wanting an objective perspective on your life, trying to manage painful emotions, or dealing with a difficult relationship. Getting your life back on track is possible and it doesn't have to take years.
Beginning therapy can be intimidating, but once you decide to go for it, how do you pick the right therapist? I chose the name Blue Chair Sessions because I was scared by the thought of beginning my own therapy years ago. I want therapy for my clients to be accessible- as normal as sitting in a barber’s chair, an office chair, or a beach chair. You might be looking for help with a crisis, wanting an objective perspective on your life, trying to manage painful emotions, or dealing with a difficult relationship. Getting your life back on track is possible and it doesn't have to take years.
Most people who end up in my office are asking themselves, "What's wrong with me? Am I ever going to feel normal again?" Why am I having these negative or disturbing thoughts/feelings/behaviors? Many people are reluctant to seek help because they don't believe anything can work for them. They are afraid, or have gotten so accustomed to struggling through life. If you are having trouble regulating your emotions, behavior, thoughts, relationships or life in general, I can help. You can feel normal again. You can function successfully at your job. You can have meaningful relationships.
Most people who end up in my office are asking themselves, "What's wrong with me? Am I ever going to feel normal again?" Why am I having these negative or disturbing thoughts/feelings/behaviors? Many people are reluctant to seek help because they don't believe anything can work for them. They are afraid, or have gotten so accustomed to struggling through life. If you are having trouble regulating your emotions, behavior, thoughts, relationships or life in general, I can help. You can feel normal again. You can function successfully at your job. You can have meaningful relationships.
Tracye A Polson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Jacksonville Beach, FL 32250
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.
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.
Dr. Andrew A. Gauler
Counselor, PhD, LMHC, CRC, CVE, ACS
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Jacksonville, FL 32224
I am working with both adolescents and adults. My theoretical orientation to counseling and psychotherapy is rooted in the philosophy of a humanistic-existential approach to human functioning. I use the tenets of individual responsibility to choice and decision-making and apply them within a cognitive-behavioral perspective (CBT) to counseling and clinical work. I consider myself a generalist with specialty training in cognitive rehabilitation, vocational/career counseling, as well as psychoeducational testing and other evaluations, such as pre-surgical evaluations (e.g., for bariatric procedures).
I am working with both adolescents and adults. My theoretical orientation to counseling and psychotherapy is rooted in the philosophy of a humanistic-existential approach to human functioning. I use the tenets of individual responsibility to choice and decision-making and apply them within a cognitive-behavioral perspective (CBT) to counseling and clinical work. I consider myself a generalist with specialty training in cognitive rehabilitation, vocational/career counseling, as well as psychoeducational testing and other evaluations, such as pre-surgical evaluations (e.g., for bariatric procedures).
Summit Shores Counseling, LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, LMHC
Verified Verified
Jacksonville Beach, FL 32250
I'm glad that you're exploring your options for greater personal growth and I'm excited to be a part of your journey. I work well with motivated individuals seeking to find and create positive meaning as well as overcome aspects of life that have become maladaptive. Each of us has the potential to live out our greatest self, be empowered, and live intentionally. Work with me to overcome life's roadblocks and re-connect with your truer self.
I'm glad that you're exploring your options for greater personal growth and I'm excited to be a part of your journey. I work well with motivated individuals seeking to find and create positive meaning as well as overcome aspects of life that have become maladaptive. Each of us has the potential to live out our greatest self, be empowered, and live intentionally. Work with me to overcome life's roadblocks and re-connect with your truer self.
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Transgender Therapists
As a gender-diverse individual, why might I want to see a therapist who is also gender diverse?
A trans or gender-diverse client may want to see a therapist who is also trans or gender diverse because the client may feel safer sharing their experiences and more confident that the therapist will understand, validate, and support them. But trans or gender-diverse clients can also benefit from therapy with cisgender therapists; this is a personal decision based on the connection between the client and the therapist, and if that connection is strong, therapy will be successful.
What if I cannot find a therapist who shares my gender identity?
Therapy can still be effective if a therapist does not share a client’s gender identity; a large body of research indicates that the most important factor in successful therapy is the therapeutic alliance. A therapist can also be interviewed for sensitivity and competence on gender identity and expression to ensure they possess appropriate knowledge and skills. Many therapists have excellent training and extensive experience working with gender-diverse clients, and that expertise can be invaluable despite a therapist not sharing the same firsthand experiences.
How can I recognize a good therapist for working with gender-diverse clients?
An experienced therapist should be able to help clients explore their gender identity and expression, alleviate discomfort related to their gender identity, treat mental health challenges and trauma, address existing relationships and communication with family members and loved ones, and determine the next steps pertaining to nonmedical or medical gender-affirming interventions. To recognize a good therapist, clients can ask about these topics and explore their comfort and connection with the clinician.
How might I inquire about a therapist’s experience working with transgender clients?
Clients should feel comfortable asking therapists directly about their experience working with transgender or gender-diverse clientele. For example, clients may ask about the therapist’s training and education with regard to gender identity, how many trans clients they’ve worked with in the past, and what sorts of matters were discussed. You may wish to inquire how a therapist specifically supports the needs of transgender clients or clients questioning their gender identity. A good clinician who is nonetheless not the right fit for you is often happy to make referrals to others based on the concerns you articulate in a preliminary conversation.