Best Jacksonville therapists near me

Hi, I’m Ms Kia, a dedicated therapist passionate about helping individuals navigate life’s challenges with confidence and clarity. I specialize in working with teens, young adults, and those in their early 30s (ages 13-35), providing a safe and supportive space to explore emotions, overcome obstacles, and foster personal growth. I work with a diverse range of clients facing anxiety, depression, life transitions, relationship challenges, and other mental health concerns. My approach is warm, collaborative, and tailored to your unique needs, ensuring you feel heard, understood, and empowered. Whether you’re a teen navigating school stress, a young adult adjusting to major life changes, or someone seeking deeper self-awareness, I’m here to guide you toward healing and balance. Let’s work together to build a healthier mindset and create positive change. Reach out today to take the first step!

I possess a master’s degree in education and social work from Cleveland State University and have an Independent Social Work License with Supervisor Credentials, as well as a license in School Counseling. My background encompasses working in the public, government, and private sectors, conducting assessment and diagnostic testing, crisis intervention, and program development, with a commitment to addressing personal knowledge gaps and biases regarding culturally diverse groups. I have over twenty years of experience using cognitive therapy to help clients move away from rigid, judgmental self-talk to a more compassionate internal voice. Clients also identify and utilize healthy external strengths, supports, and experiences, considering the potential need for environmental change. In close collaboration, we will utilize your sources of strength and motivation to reconsider the helpfulness of thoughts in relation to everyday life, rather than focusing solely on their rationality or validity. My specialties include working with ADHD, adolescent and teen mental/behavioral health, anger management, antisocial behavior, anxiety, children's mental/behavioral health, depression, developmental disabilities, family relationships, military/veteran support, multicultural/diversity issues, stress, and trauma. I believe in creating a supportive and understanding environment where you feel heard and valued. Together, we will work towards your goals, utilizing your strengths and finding new ways to cope with life's challenges. If you're ready to take the next step towards a more fulfilling life, I'm here to support you on your journey.

I am deeply passionate about supporting teens and adults navigating trauma, self-esteem, life transitions, and/or relationship challenges. My approach focuses on creating a safe, supportive space where clients can build trust, explore their experiences, and develop coping strategies to foster healing and resilience. Collaboratively, we will identify your goals, and develop personalized strategies to enhance your wellbeing. I will help guide and support you through healing from the past, finding the balance you deserve, and becoming the best version of yourself.

Greetings! I am a mental health clinician who specializes in working with individuals who are challenged with PTSD, depression, anxiety, stress, self-defeating thoughts, communication skills, boundary setting, coping skills, and life transitions. I have experience working with individuals and families in various practice settings. I provide Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Person Centered Therapy, Solution- Focused Therapy and Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. My approach is empowering, direct, and collaborative, customizing treatment modalities to align with the unique needs and goals of each individual. I am committed to meeting clients where they are, creating a safe and supportive environment that facilitates personal healing and growth. I am aware of the stigma created surrounding mental health in vulnerable communities. I believe that seeking therapy is a sign of strength and resiliency. I am honored to be able to support you on your path towards healing and evolving.

I am a compassionate mental health counselor who graduated from Long Island University with my degree in mental health counseling. I am deeply passionate about supporting children, adolescents, and adults as they navigate life’s challenges, including but not limited to anxiety, depression, anger management, PTSD, and self-esteem concerns. My approach is grounded in empathy, collaboration, and evidence-based practices, ensuring that each client feels heard, understood, and empowered to create meaningful change. I believe in creating a safe, nonjudgmental environment where individuals can explore their emotions, develop coping strategies, and build a stronger sense of self-worth. My goal is to help clients uncover their strengths, gain clarity, and create a path toward personal growth and resilience

I specialize in trauma and narcissistic abuse recovery, and use a variety of therapeutic modalities and somatic interventions tailored to my clients' needs. I primarily work with clients who are impacted with complex-ptsd, depression, and anxiety. My goal is that every session ends with you feeling empowered, more understood, and more equipped to navigate life's complexities. It's about leaving each session lighter yet stronger.

Hello! I am Taryn Witkowski, LCSW. I graduated with my masters from University of Southern California (USC) where I specialized in Children, Youth, and Families and School Social Work. I have 10+ years of experience working with individuals ages 5-25 experiencing mental health and behavioral struggles. Since the age of 14, I have been passionate about the behavioral health field. My education and experience in social work has confirmed and nurtured that passion. I truly believe that everyone has the power and potential to overcome challenges and take back control of their thoughts, feelings, and actions. My fulfillment comes from watching clients accomplish goals, overcome adversity, and grow into a version of themselves they once saw impossible! I strive to be a therapist that is dependable, trustworthy, friendly, and fun. I am most experienced working with those diagnosed with anxiety, depression, stress/adjustment disorders, and disruptive/impulse-control/conduct disorders.

With over 27 years of experience working with children and adolescents, I use a variety of treatment methods tailored to what works best for your child and family. I lean towards a solution-focused approach, emphasizing a partnership to find the most effective strategies. I believe in a flexible, all-encompassing approach, providing children with a safe space to address issues, learn coping techniques, and develop communication and problem-solving skills.

Greetings! I'm a neurodivergent clinical social worker who enjoys connecting with young adults and adults throughout the lifespan seeking support in navigating their unique journey through life. I'm a trauma-informed and neuro-affirming clinician who integrates a holistic approach with evidence-based modalities that empowers and validates clients' overall well-being. I work primarily with ADHD, ASD, trauma, depression, anxiety, chronic illness, attachment and relationship issues, grief, loss, and general life stressors. My main focus is to build a healthy therapeutic alliance with clients who deserve a safe space to process, integrate and heal themselves. I approach therapy from a person-centered, strengths-based perspective to help clients work with their challenges while focusing on their strengths to increase self-love and confidence. I incorporate psychoeducation, mindfulness, coping skills, and relaxation techniques in my sessions so clients feel better equipped to manage daily life and attain their goals with increased resiliency and confidence.

As a bilingual Licensed Clinical Social Worker I've received additional training in Play Therapy, Expressive and Outdoor Therapy as well as "Superhero Therapy"; helping clients to tap into their own internal superhero. My practice has included working with families and youth, including military families, strengthening relationships, working through trauma and building self-esteem.