EMDR Treatment Centers in Ponte Vedra, FL
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At Recovery Keys, we believe in a comprehensive approach to treatment that addresses the diverse needs of our clients. From medical detoxification to therapeutic interventions and holistic modalities, our program is designed to empower individuals on their path to recovery. We recognize the disease model of addiction and treats substance use disorder as an illness, not a moral failing. Our team of professionals can assist you in unlocking a life of health and balance. We offer Residential Detox and Treatment as well as commuter-based Day Treatment/Partial Hospitalization (PHP) Program and an Intensive Outpatient Treatment Program (IOP) specially designed to treat addictive disease. We also offer Aftercare and Post-Treatment Monitoring for those who successfully complete treatment. Recovery Keys accepts most private insurance plans for our outpatient treatment programs. Financing options are also available to qualified applicants. Please contact our office to discuss these options, if you have additional questions, or to schedule an appointment for a professional evaluation. http://www.recoverykeys.org/
At Recovery Keys, we believe in a comprehensive approach to treatment that addresses the diverse needs of our clients. From medical detoxification to therapeutic interventions and holistic modalities, our program is designed to empower individuals on their path to recovery. We recognize the disease model of addiction and treats substance use disorder as an illness, not a moral failing. Our team of professionals can assist you in unlocking a life of health and balance. We offer Residential Detox and Treatment as well as commuter-based Day Treatment/Partial Hospitalization (PHP) Program and an Intensive Outpatient Treatment Program (IOP) specially designed to treat addictive disease. We also offer Aftercare and Post-Treatment Monitoring for those who successfully complete treatment. Recovery Keys accepts most private insurance plans for our outpatient treatment programs. Financing options are also available to qualified applicants. Please contact our office to discuss these options, if you have additional questions, or to schedule an appointment for a professional evaluation. http://www.recoverykeys.org/
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Lakeview Health is an addiction treatment facility located in Jacksonville, Florida. We are proud to be licensed by the State of Florida Department of Children and Families and hold dual accreditation with the Joint Commission. Our Jacksonville campus is over 10 acres and includes a men’s only program, women’s only program, and a state of the art wellness center.
Lakeview Health is an addiction treatment facility located in Jacksonville, Florida. We are proud to be licensed by the State of Florida Department of Children and Families and hold dual accreditation with the Joint Commission. Our Jacksonville campus is over 10 acres and includes a men’s only program, women’s only program, and a state of the art wellness center.
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Cipriano & Johnson Drug and Alcohol IOP Treatment
Treatment Center
Verified Verified
Ponte Vedra, FL 32081
WE ARE REALLY AT THE BEACH!!! Ron Cipriano has started Intensive Out Patient (IOP) Substance Abuse Treatment programs at several well known treatment centers in the Jacksonville area since 2002. He is an established and well respected member of the local recovery community. In 2012, he partnered with a long-time friend, Stephen Johnson, MS CAP, LPC and together they launched Ron Cipriano & Associates Counseling. Ron is a masters level Certified Addictions Professional (CAP) with over 20 years experience and Stephen is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in addition to being a masters level CAP, also with over 20 years experience. ---->Our staff includes several Licensed Mental Health Counselors with extensive experience treating Dual Diagnosis, Family & Codependency issues as well as Mental Health issues (mood, anxiety & personality disorders). We are an LBGT friendly facility. ------->our new JACKSONVILLE BEACH OFFICE is located on the border with Ponte Vedra Beach and is very convenient for both areas. Visit our photo section for a tour of that facility.
WE ARE REALLY AT THE BEACH!!! Ron Cipriano has started Intensive Out Patient (IOP) Substance Abuse Treatment programs at several well known treatment centers in the Jacksonville area since 2002. He is an established and well respected member of the local recovery community. In 2012, he partnered with a long-time friend, Stephen Johnson, MS CAP, LPC and together they launched Ron Cipriano & Associates Counseling. Ron is a masters level Certified Addictions Professional (CAP) with over 20 years experience and Stephen is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in addition to being a masters level CAP, also with over 20 years experience. ---->Our staff includes several Licensed Mental Health Counselors with extensive experience treating Dual Diagnosis, Family & Codependency issues as well as Mental Health issues (mood, anxiety & personality disorders). We are an LBGT friendly facility. ------->our new JACKSONVILLE BEACH OFFICE is located on the border with Ponte Vedra Beach and is very convenient for both areas. Visit our photo section for a tour of that facility.
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BoardPrep specializes in treating professionals and emerging professionals. BoardPrep’s evidence-based and trauma-informed approach produces exceptional results. BoardPrep is not "insurance-driven” which means the client population is more stable and clinically engaged versus centers that have very short stays and high client turnover. Research shows that best results are produced when families and clinicians work together in a sustainable, long-term approach. BoardPrep is recognized as the highest quality program on the west coast of Florida for mental health, dual-diagnosis and addiction.
BoardPrep specializes in treating professionals and emerging professionals. BoardPrep’s evidence-based and trauma-informed approach produces exceptional results. BoardPrep is not "insurance-driven” which means the client population is more stable and clinically engaged versus centers that have very short stays and high client turnover. Research shows that best results are produced when families and clinicians work together in a sustainable, long-term approach. BoardPrep is recognized as the highest quality program on the west coast of Florida for mental health, dual-diagnosis and addiction.
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Life can be complicated. Whether it is you or someone you care about dealing with drug and/or alcohol addiction, anxiety, depression, relationship/marital issues, behavioral issues with kids, other mental health disorders, co-occurring disorders, grief, anger issues, parenting challenges, or other issues, EPIC can help.
Life can be complicated. Whether it is you or someone you care about dealing with drug and/or alcohol addiction, anxiety, depression, relationship/marital issues, behavioral issues with kids, other mental health disorders, co-occurring disorders, grief, anger issues, parenting challenges, or other issues, EPIC can help.
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Florida Counseling and Evaluation Services is a group of competent and caring mental health providers whose goal is to assist individuals in resolving personal difficulties and in acquiring those skills, attitudes, and resources necessary to pursue productive and satisfying lives. We offer individual, couples/family, group, and intensive outpatient (IOP) treatment options for substance abuse (SA) and mental health (MH). We offer the only non-hospital based intensive mental health intensive outpatient program in the greater Jacksonville area.
Florida Counseling and Evaluation Services is a group of competent and caring mental health providers whose goal is to assist individuals in resolving personal difficulties and in acquiring those skills, attitudes, and resources necessary to pursue productive and satisfying lives. We offer individual, couples/family, group, and intensive outpatient (IOP) treatment options for substance abuse (SA) and mental health (MH). We offer the only non-hospital based intensive mental health intensive outpatient program in the greater Jacksonville area.
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At Lifeskills Orlando, we provide personalized and high-quality care for adults (18 years and older) with complex mental health disorders. Our comprehensive whole-person approach, unique setting, and high staff-to-client ratio support individualized attention and real-time interventions, ensuring the best possible outcomes for each client. We use evidence-based treatment methods tailored to each client’s needs. Our team utilizes our social integration approach, which enables clients to receive real-time therapeutic interventions while experiencing real-life situations. Social integration is used to ensure social and life skills treatment concepts are not only learned but also become accessible tools for clients transitioning back to independent living.
At Lifeskills Orlando, we provide personalized and high-quality care for adults (18 years and older) with complex mental health disorders. Our comprehensive whole-person approach, unique setting, and high staff-to-client ratio support individualized attention and real-time interventions, ensuring the best possible outcomes for each client. We use evidence-based treatment methods tailored to each client’s needs. Our team utilizes our social integration approach, which enables clients to receive real-time therapeutic interventions while experiencing real-life situations. Social integration is used to ensure social and life skills treatment concepts are not only learned but also become accessible tools for clients transitioning back to independent living.
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Lakeview Health is a private drug and alcohol rehab center in Jacksonville, Florida, founded in 2001. We treat the whole patient-body, mind and spirit-using a multidisciplinary medical model that combines physiological, psychological and psychosocial care. Our treatment is highly personalized to meet each patient's unique needs and circumstances. Our newly renovated campus provides a safe, supportive environment for patients to recover, reclaim their health and refocus on what's most important in their lives-to find their "true north." The signature program at Lakeview Health includes: - A therapeutic continuum of care treatment model - Dual diagnosis treatment - Three-day family programs - Alumni program
Lakeview Health is a private drug and alcohol rehab center in Jacksonville, Florida, founded in 2001. We treat the whole patient-body, mind and spirit-using a multidisciplinary medical model that combines physiological, psychological and psychosocial care. Our treatment is highly personalized to meet each patient's unique needs and circumstances. Our newly renovated campus provides a safe, supportive environment for patients to recover, reclaim their health and refocus on what's most important in their lives-to find their "true north." The signature program at Lakeview Health includes: - A therapeutic continuum of care treatment model - Dual diagnosis treatment - Three-day family programs - Alumni program
![Photo of Jessie Huebner - Restored Purpose Counseling Services, PLLC, LMHC, CEDS-S, QS, Treatment Center](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/d08c9d87-a1db-479f-9f4d-ef13255de72b/1/320x400.jpeg)
Restored Purpose Counseling Services, PLLC
Treatment Center, LMHC, CEDS-S, QS
Verified Verified
Jacksonville, FL 32258
At Restored Purpose Counseling, we specialize in helping clients facing eating disorders and trauma. Our dedicated team of therapists and dietitians offers personalized outpatient care tailored to each individual's unique needs. We support clients dealing with anorexia, bulimia, binge eating disorder, and other disordered eating behaviors, alongside those affected by trauma impacting their mental health and relationship with food. Understanding that every journey is unique, we meet clients where they are in their recovery process with compassion. Our approach focuses on healing their relationship with food and addressing underlying trauma using evidence-based therapies and nutritional counseling. Our goal is to create a safe, supportive environment where clients feel understood and empowered to cultivate healthier coping mechanisms, enhance self-esteem, and build resilience. Whether starting their recovery journey or seeking ongoing support, we are dedicated to helping clients achieve lasting mental and physical well-being.
At Restored Purpose Counseling, we specialize in helping clients facing eating disorders and trauma. Our dedicated team of therapists and dietitians offers personalized outpatient care tailored to each individual's unique needs. We support clients dealing with anorexia, bulimia, binge eating disorder, and other disordered eating behaviors, alongside those affected by trauma impacting their mental health and relationship with food. Understanding that every journey is unique, we meet clients where they are in their recovery process with compassion. Our approach focuses on healing their relationship with food and addressing underlying trauma using evidence-based therapies and nutritional counseling. Our goal is to create a safe, supportive environment where clients feel understood and empowered to cultivate healthier coping mechanisms, enhance self-esteem, and build resilience. Whether starting their recovery journey or seeking ongoing support, we are dedicated to helping clients achieve lasting mental and physical well-being.
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Breakthroughs: Counseling & Recovery, Inc.
Treatment Center, LMHC, CAP
Verified Verified
Jacksonville, FL 32246
Proudly serving Northeast Florida's substance abuse and mental health needs for 20+years, Breakthroughs Counseling & Recovery Inc. offers a variety of counseling services including (but not limited to): Counseling for general mental health, depression, anxiety, substance abuse, trauma, marriage and family (including pre-marital counseling), LGBTQ, bariatric counseling, and military & families counseling; An intensive outpatient treatment program (IOP) for drug and alcohol abuse/ dependence ; A family support group for those affected by an alcoholic or addict in their lives; Impaired Practitioner Network (IPN) for medical professionals; and classes for Northeast Florida Safety Council. Breakthroughs is conveniently located in the Mandarin/ Beauclerc area of Jacksonville, FL. Our address is 3810-3 Williamsburg Park Blvd. Jacksonville, Fl 32257 in the Williamsburg Park business park.
Proudly serving Northeast Florida's substance abuse and mental health needs for 20+years, Breakthroughs Counseling & Recovery Inc. offers a variety of counseling services including (but not limited to): Counseling for general mental health, depression, anxiety, substance abuse, trauma, marriage and family (including pre-marital counseling), LGBTQ, bariatric counseling, and military & families counseling; An intensive outpatient treatment program (IOP) for drug and alcohol abuse/ dependence ; A family support group for those affected by an alcoholic or addict in their lives; Impaired Practitioner Network (IPN) for medical professionals; and classes for Northeast Florida Safety Council. Breakthroughs is conveniently located in the Mandarin/ Beauclerc area of Jacksonville, FL. Our address is 3810-3 Williamsburg Park Blvd. Jacksonville, Fl 32257 in the Williamsburg Park business park.
Online Treatment Centers
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At KEBT, our goal is to engender change in the lives of our clients, their families, and the community who are suffering from the pain of active addiction. Utilizing an evidence-based curriculum, our Intensive Outpatient Program guides clients toward radical acceptance of their disease, thus opening the doors to long-term maintenance of sobriety. At KEBT, we do not believe in a “One Glove Fits All” mentality. We adopt a person-centered approach, meaning our clients’ values and preferences will guide their care. Additionally, we provide clients with skills and resources to build their recovery program.
At KEBT, our goal is to engender change in the lives of our clients, their families, and the community who are suffering from the pain of active addiction. Utilizing an evidence-based curriculum, our Intensive Outpatient Program guides clients toward radical acceptance of their disease, thus opening the doors to long-term maintenance of sobriety. At KEBT, we do not believe in a “One Glove Fits All” mentality. We adopt a person-centered approach, meaning our clients’ values and preferences will guide their care. Additionally, we provide clients with skills and resources to build their recovery program.
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OceanVista Counseling Associates
Treatment Center, MA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Ormond Beach, FL 32174
Welcome to OceanVista Counseling Associates. Our providers are ready to collaborate with you to process whatever is causing your distress. In sessions, you may explore your current or past stressors, emotional responses, and trauma. We will work with you to meet your goals and reduce your symptoms. We can offer sessions both in-person and via telehealth. Our goal is to help you to reduce your symptoms, build your coping skills and move towards a healthier level of functioning.
Welcome to OceanVista Counseling Associates. Our providers are ready to collaborate with you to process whatever is causing your distress. In sessions, you may explore your current or past stressors, emotional responses, and trauma. We will work with you to meet your goals and reduce your symptoms. We can offer sessions both in-person and via telehealth. Our goal is to help you to reduce your symptoms, build your coping skills and move towards a healthier level of functioning.
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Five Palms is proud to be a trusted mental health and addiction treatment center in Ormond Beach, FL. Our trusted team is ready to help you or your loved one overcome your struggles with mental health issues and substance abuse.
Five Palms is proud to be a trusted mental health and addiction treatment center in Ormond Beach, FL. Our trusted team is ready to help you or your loved one overcome your struggles with mental health issues and substance abuse.
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Luxury Psychiatry Medical Spa - Orlando
Treatment Center, MD
Verified Verified
Gainesville, FL 32605
At Luxury Psychiatry Medical Spa, we provide top-tier mental health services, specializing in clients with treatment-resistant depression and other intricate psychiatric issues. Our facility is distinguished by its combination of classic psychiatric methods and cutting-edge treatments such as TMS therapy and ketamine treatments. Our skilled team, consisting of psychiatrists and nurse practitioners, excels in creating personalized treatment plans for each client, ensuring a comprehensive approach to mental health. We accommodate our clients' varied schedules with flexible booking options. Appointments can be made via our website or through our intake team. We accept various insurance plans and also have self-pay alternatives. For those worried about cost, we offer financial solutions to make our services more approachable. Our dedication is to provide exceptional mental health care in a sumptuous, soothing environment that promotes recovery and self-empowerment. For further details or to book an appointment, please visit our website or contact us directly.
At Luxury Psychiatry Medical Spa, we provide top-tier mental health services, specializing in clients with treatment-resistant depression and other intricate psychiatric issues. Our facility is distinguished by its combination of classic psychiatric methods and cutting-edge treatments such as TMS therapy and ketamine treatments. Our skilled team, consisting of psychiatrists and nurse practitioners, excels in creating personalized treatment plans for each client, ensuring a comprehensive approach to mental health. We accommodate our clients' varied schedules with flexible booking options. Appointments can be made via our website or through our intake team. We accept various insurance plans and also have self-pay alternatives. For those worried about cost, we offer financial solutions to make our services more approachable. Our dedication is to provide exceptional mental health care in a sumptuous, soothing environment that promotes recovery and self-empowerment. For further details or to book an appointment, please visit our website or contact us directly.
We offer residential and PHP programs treating adults with primary mental health, trauma, PTSD, addiction, depression, and co-occurring disorders. What Sets Us Apart Transformations at Mending Fences provides the appropriate psychological and physiological care necessary for healing. We offer a variety of traditional and experiential therapies that will fit the needs of each client who walks through our doors.
We offer residential and PHP programs treating adults with primary mental health, trauma, PTSD, addiction, depression, and co-occurring disorders. What Sets Us Apart Transformations at Mending Fences provides the appropriate psychological and physiological care necessary for healing. We offer a variety of traditional and experiential therapies that will fit the needs of each client who walks through our doors.
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The most important moments of each day are the opportunities we have to interact with our clients. Our Clients are why we are here, and serving them comes first. We will stay current in order to serve the needs our clients effectively and efficiently.
The most important moments of each day are the opportunities we have to interact with our clients. Our Clients are why we are here, and serving them comes first. We will stay current in order to serve the needs our clients effectively and efficiently.
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Judy and John founded The Guest House Ocala to provide unparalleled, quality treatment without cutting corners that is sometimes demanded by payors or large corporate treatment programs. We specialize in those who suffer from self-defeating behaviors brought on by trauma and its underlying issues. We are uniquely equipped to help our guests heal from trauma-induced substance abuse, process addiction, anxiety or depression in a safe, comfortable and confidential setting. Located in Ocala, Florida (Horse Country) on a former private estate that offers peace, quiet, privacy and security. This dream property has been expanded to include numerous new housing, a remodeled carriage house that serves as gym, a modern dining hall, a ropes course, pickleball court, garden area along with stables, pasture and woodlands. The Guest House is an easy drive from Orlando where many guests and families fly in and out of. Gainesville airport is also very close and a private airport is located in Ocala.
Judy and John founded The Guest House Ocala to provide unparalleled, quality treatment without cutting corners that is sometimes demanded by payors or large corporate treatment programs. We specialize in those who suffer from self-defeating behaviors brought on by trauma and its underlying issues. We are uniquely equipped to help our guests heal from trauma-induced substance abuse, process addiction, anxiety or depression in a safe, comfortable and confidential setting. Located in Ocala, Florida (Horse Country) on a former private estate that offers peace, quiet, privacy and security. This dream property has been expanded to include numerous new housing, a remodeled carriage house that serves as gym, a modern dining hall, a ropes course, pickleball court, garden area along with stables, pasture and woodlands. The Guest House is an easy drive from Orlando where many guests and families fly in and out of. Gainesville airport is also very close and a private airport is located in Ocala.
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Sober Escorts, Inc. is one of the most experienced, ethical, and respected Sober Escort (Safe Transport), Recovery Companion, and Sober Coaching Organization in the Addiction Recovery Services Industry. We've been successfully helping individuals and their families across the U.S. and abroad in their recovery journeys since 2004. Call us for a no-cost consultation. We are here to help, and if our services are not a fit, we will refer you to reputable professionals who can help you or your loved one immediately. With a compliment of hundreds of recovery professionals available in every city in the US, and abroad. We are also known to work very quickly -- helping individuals struggling with addiction and mental health issues safely get to treatment as quickly as possible. Please note: We do not accept Medicaid. If you are in need of free or low-cost treatment we highly recommend that you contact the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration's (SAMHSA) National Helpline at 1-800-662-HELP (4357).
Sober Escorts, Inc. is one of the most experienced, ethical, and respected Sober Escort (Safe Transport), Recovery Companion, and Sober Coaching Organization in the Addiction Recovery Services Industry. We've been successfully helping individuals and their families across the U.S. and abroad in their recovery journeys since 2004. Call us for a no-cost consultation. We are here to help, and if our services are not a fit, we will refer you to reputable professionals who can help you or your loved one immediately. With a compliment of hundreds of recovery professionals available in every city in the US, and abroad. We are also known to work very quickly -- helping individuals struggling with addiction and mental health issues safely get to treatment as quickly as possible. Please note: We do not accept Medicaid. If you are in need of free or low-cost treatment we highly recommend that you contact the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration's (SAMHSA) National Helpline at 1-800-662-HELP (4357).
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Who is EMDR for?
EMDR was initially developed as a treatment for individuals with Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), for whom memories of a deeply distressing experience can be inadvertently triggered by random everyday events. The procedure has since been applied in the treatment of many other conditions. For example, it is used by some therapists to treat anxiety disorders including panic and phobias, depression, dissociative disorders, eating disorders, obsessive-compulsive disorders, and some personality disorders. It is suitable for adolescents and adults.
Why do people need EMDR?
People need EMDR as a way to manage distressing memories that in some way hamper the ability to function in the present. The procedure is believed to target the way memories are stored in the brain. Evidence indicates that past disturbing experiences cause ongoing distress because they were not adequately processed, and when such memories are triggered in the present, they are accompanied by all the emotions, thoughts, and physical sensations as the initial experience.
What problems does EMDR treat?
First and foremost, EMDR is intended as a treatment for PTSD, to defuse distressing memories that intrude on and impair everyday functioning. It is also often used to help those who are subject to panic attacks, phobias, and other forms of anxiety. In addition, EMDR has been used to treat individuals with depression, eating disorders, and personality disorders.
What happens in EMDR therapy?
First the therapist takes an individual’s history, and then the therapist and client decide which distressing experience(s) will be the target(s) of the exercise, delivered via a side-to-side visual stimulus requiring lateral eye movements. The client will be asked to activate thoughts, feelings, and any body sensations related to the troubling experience. The eye movements are said to reduce the emotional charge of the memory, so that the experience can then be safely discussed with the therapist and digested, minimizing its ability to trigger anxiety.