Therapists in Saint Johns County, FL

My name is Andrea. I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in the state of FL and NY. I have over 10 years of experience working with children and adults in inpatient and outpatients settings, including corrections. I was raised in NY by West Indian (Caribbean)/Asian parents. I then moved to FL where I earned my BA in Psychology and Masters in Mental Health Counseling. My passion is helping others figure out this crazy thing called life, and learn how to live with more satisfaction.

Life can present us with unexpected situations that throw our world into chaos. We may have to make changes or learn how to cope in a new way that allows us to feel successful. We also go through internal changes that affect the way we feel or think about life even when nothing round us has changed. When things happen, talking about the situation can yield new understanding about our behaviors and needs. Therapy can lead us to feel better able to navigate the waters of life.

Are you feeling anxious, depressed, feelings of irritability, tearfulness or having consistent negative or irrational thoughts? Panic attacks? These may be symptoms of underlying core issues that have not been addressed. Many adults and children experience events that may have life-long consequences. Past events could include childhood experiences, addiction within the family, or acts of violence. Consequences may also include nightmares, insomnia, relational issues, addiction/substance abuse and physical symptoms. I specialize in working with adults, adolescents and families in the area of trauma, addiction/substance abuse, eating disorders, domestic violence and individuals involved with the dependency court system.

Does it feel like you're at a roadblock? Do you want to be someone else, happier, healthier, kinder? Just wishing for change is not enough, you have to find the strength within YOU that will take you where you want to go. We can help. We teach you to take control of your thoughts, words and actions by understanding the person you really are and the power you have to ignite powerful, positive, long-term change. **Now providing "pro/low-bono" services through masters level internship program with UCF and Stetson! Contact us to find out if you qualify.**

MARRIAGE AND COUPLES SPECIALIST: Our Marriage and Couples program is structured and geared towards helping couples rekindle the flame you once felt! Whether you are currently married or if you are looking for premarital counseling, as a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist, I can help identify areas of growth and together we can work on problems within your relationship before they become an issue.

You may be at a point in your life where the problems are easy to see but the solutions are hard to find. If so, we are ready to help. We can help you feel better, happier and clearer quickly. Our team of 13 highly skilled therapists have many years of experience assisting people when they just don't know where else to turn. We serve ages 5-105, for individual, couples or family counseling. We are passionate about helping you create happiness and peace in your life, and we will focus on your goals and help you achieve them.

Ignite Community Counseling and Resource Center provides a wide range of Outpatient and In-Home Psychotherapy services to help people of all ages and ethnicities, identify and modify behaviors, learn positive coping mechanisms and find healthy outlets for expressing feelings.

Emotional, physical, spiritual, and mental health are all vital components to humankind and often interconnected. It is my goal to assist in helping each client reach "optimal health" through a variety of positive therapeutic approaches. I believe in helping clients through a holistic approach by understanding how their family, environment, career, values, beliefs, behavior, culture, and many other components combine to make up the person they are today. Counseling is a journey and I support the path, distance, time, route, and vehicle my clients choose to use to get to their desired destination of health.

I would love to talk with you about how we can work together! I will support you during sessions so that you better understand how you experience life, resulting in feeling more comfortable as you approach challenges. I work with adults, teens, and children. I have spent my career learning how to find the best approach that feels right for each person. For adults this often includes getting to know yourself better with increased compassion. For children, I support learning new ways to reduce childhood stressors and acting out behaviors, often through play. This results in positive feelings between parents and their children.

Welcome, and thank you for visiting my page. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Alabama, Florida, Pennsylvania, Texas, and Virginia, a Board Certified Diplomate, and a Registered Play Therapist, and I hold multiple credentials. As a social worker, life coach, and trauma professional, I am here to help clients reach their goals of overcoming life challenges, growing in new ways, and helping develop new positive goals and ways of doing things. Additionally, I work with LGBTQ+ Clients on coming out, identity development, and gender identity issues. I provide a safe place for clients to explore the challenges facing them.

Susie Rhoads has over 30 years of experience working with individuals from all aspects of life including the LGBTQ+ community, Personality Disorders, and individuals with Trauma/PTSD/C-PTSD, Grief/Loss, Generalized Anxiety, Bipolar Disorders, and Substance Abuse issues. Susie uses techniques including talk therapy, Expressive Arts Therapy, Bibliotherapy, and Play Therapy.

Our practice focuses on helping you and your family rise through support and encouragement. Everyone has inner strengths that are valuable tools for their growth and journey. Our goal is to help support you or your family member as you discover and use these strengths. Our hope is that through providing a safe space focused on empathy and compassion; you or you someone you love can learn to express emotions effectively and increase knowledge and use of coping and communication tools. These skills can help anyone begin their journey of happiness, healing and wellness.

“We are never more fully alive, more completely ourselves or more deeply engrossed in anything than when we are playing”. -Charles Schaefer. Play is vital for children to express themselves and learn about their surroundings and general environment. In addition to exploration, it is essential for their development. Allowing the space for them to play freely generates the possibility of understanding their world and their motivation. Instead of the traditional format of communication, we often learn more about a child's thoughts, feelings, motivations, and struggles by watching them play.