Shamara is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker that is duly licensed in both Florida and Georgia. She also is a Qualified Supervisor, Qualified Expert in Child Welfare, Certified Child Welfare Case Manager, and EMDR Therapist. [Read More]

Do traumas from your past keep you stuck? Does depression, anxiety or worry prevent you from enjoying the life you want and deserve? I can help. I have over twenty years experience helping individuals and couples resolve emotional pain and get on the path to healthier, happier lives. I offer a calm, safe, peaceful atmosphere where you can explore issues that prevent you from achieving your goals. Let me help you improve your communication, resolve conflicts and increase your marital satisfaction. My practice combines cognitive, behavioral therapy with EMDR. Changes in emotions and thoughts are possible with the newest approaches treating the body as well as the brain. You’ve heard the saying, “Life is what happens while you’re making other plans.” These unexpected life events bring a variety of challenges to both our personal and professional life causing concerns that overwhelm us. These are the times when we must reach out for help. My counseling commitment is to join you in a partnership where together we can achieve methods to reach a healthier and happier lifestyle. By exploring thoughts, feelings, and behaviors related to life’s challenges we can: develop new understandings, consider new choices, gain strength and confidence, and move in a direction that will aid in achieving realistic goals [Read More]

Dr. Anderton has been in private practice in Jacksonville since 2007, serving the needs of children, adults, and families. She has worked with children in local public schools, has provided contract services in Baker County Public Schools, and private evaluations for students in Duval and surrounding counties. She has also provided adult learning evaluations, helping adult students’ access appropriate college and graduate school level services. Dr. Anderton has provided contract services for a number of agencies, including evaluation of disability claims for the State of Florida. She has experience providing a wide range of evaluations including psychological, parenting, pre-surgery screenings, ADHD, and other issues. She also provides therapy and other psychological treatments for children, adults, couples and families. [Read More]

Dr. Lisa Bailey grew up in a small town in New Jersey. She attended the University of Richmond, in Virginia, for college and earned her degree in Psychology. Dr. Bailey always knew she wanted to make a difference in the lives of children. She decided to pursue a career in psychology and headed to south Florida to attend the University of Miami for graduate school. She earned her degree in clinical psychology and became a dedicated Miami Hurricanes fan. Her graduate clinical training focused on children, adolescents and their families. Much of her training was with youth and families managing physical illness and with individuals living with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. Her research focused on adolescent friendships and the effects of bullying. After completing her graduate school training, Dr. Bailey moved to Boston, Massachusetts to complete her clinical internship at Children’s Hospital of Boston, part of Harvard University Medical School. While on internship she continued to receive training in treating youth and families coping with acute and chronic medical and mental health problems. Looking for some warmer weather after one Boston winter (including a blizzard), Dr. Bailey happily accepted a postdoctoral fellowship at Children’s National Medical Center (CNMC) in Washington, D.C. After earning her psychology license, Dr. Bailey remained on staff at CNMC for 4 1/2 years. Dr. Bailey then spent 1 year serving our military families at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center in Bethesda, Maryland. After living in the Washington, D.C. area for 7 years, Dr. Bailey was ready to move back to Florida. She accepted a position at University of Florida Health – Jacksonville, where she worked until June 2018. Dr. Bailey is a big fan of college and professional football and track and field. For fun, Dr. Bailey loves trying out new jewelry making techniques, cooking, and curling up with a good book. She enjoys spending time with family and friends and is thrilled to be able to do the work she loves with her best friend, Dr. Dew-Reeves. [Read More]

Ron has more than 24 years of experience in substance abuse counseling. He has a Masters Level CAP (Certified Addictions Professional). Ron has seen more than 20,000 patients in the Jacksonville area. He is one of the most experienced addiction counselors in Jacksonville. He also started Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) in some of the best treatment facilities in Jacksonville and is known as the “Johnny Appleseed” of local IOP programs. [Read More]

It all starts with a healthy mind, and a fresh perspective. From there, focusing on your well-being, mental and emotional health, and physical wellness comes into play like never before. You’re taking the first steps on a journey, but you’re not taking them alone. Whatever obstacles and struggles someone may be going through in life, I consider it a privilege to help them deal with. I understand that the patients I see are entrusting me to give them the right resources to guide them down a new path, with a new perspective, so they can achieve their own goals. With a healthy balance of listening, guiding, and even learning, I take pride in using my own experience and resources to help people really start off on the right foot on that path. Whether you, or someone you know struggles with something like depression, or simply wants a different outlook on their life, it’s something to work through together, and by setting up a consultation, we can get started. [Read More]

“I know what’s wrong. I just don’t know how to fix it.” Relationships are falling apart…and so are you. Questioning who you are, how you got here and how do you find meaning again. Feeling like what’s been working isn’t working anymore? Yet trying desperately to hold it together on the outside, but also causes you to be stressed, aggravated and paralyzed. A desire to feel whole, confident, and in control is what you’re ready for, but there’s also a past that holds you hostage… I work with those feeling misunderstood, struggling with a cycle of issues that won’t seem to go away and continue to cause shame, guilt, and inner conflict. I will help you learn to control your emotions, gain self- confidence and change the narrative of your future. This journey of healing can be scary and beautiful. If you’re ready to take one step towards gaining peace and looking for a guide along the way, give me a call or send me an email to begin creating an authentic and fulfilled life. [Read More]

Greetings! I’m Maria Giuliana, founder of Beyond The Matter Counseling and Consulting Services LLC. I’m committed to caring for the whole person. I use an existential-humanistic-integrative approach that is trauma-informed, multi-culturally competent, and offer a safe space for all. I provide individual, couples, family counseling, and clinical supervision services in office and via telehealth. I’m a 20-year Navy Veteran who understands the unique stresses and the full impact of the military lifestyle on our active, retired, and veteran service members and their families. Together, we’ll develop tools to better navigate your course. [Read More]

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Registered Play Therapist-Supervisor. I believe that all children are individuals and that all children have the right to live a life free from chaos. My goal is to help each child achieve emotional well-being. My primary clientele are children, adolescents and families. I have expertise treating Anxiety Disorders, Posttraumatic Stress Disorder, Attachment Disorders, Issues related to Grief and Loss, Depression, and behavioral disorders of children and adolescents. I provide family therapy and parent training on an individual or group basis. [Read More]

I work with clients who have a broad range of health conditions that are both physical and emotional in nature. We address problems at the root cause using a holistic approach of nutritional protocols, life and wellness coaching, state of the art Bio-Communication technology and BioEnergetics (NES Health). We identify and correct the underlying physical, emotional and energetic imbalances that are at the source of chronic health conditions. We help clients regain their health, energy, emotional wellbeing, mental clarity, and restored sense of purpose. [Read More]

Life is dynamic. Yours and your family’s health needs tend to involve several aspects of life simultaneously. As such, your care requires skill in a wide range of life issues affording services in a comfortable, supportive, client-centered atmosphere to resolve any growth and health concern. Often the dynamics of life involve stress, anxiety, fear, anger, loss/grief, accomplishment, failure, and faith to name a few. Acacia Counseling clientele desire highly personalized care in proven, time-tested interventions to realize their health and growth goals. I incorporate a dynamic approach to therapy involving psychological modalities to stimulate healing and reinitiate growth rooted in attachment, CBT, solution-focused, motivational interviewing, emotionally focused, and Christian counseling among others. However, no matter the intervention, my manner of engagement will give care and support to your soul. [Read More]

**Please visit WWW.BEACONPEDIATRIC.COM for more information ** Hello! I am a Licensed Psychologist and Board Certified Behavior Analyst. We are one of the few clinics run by Doctoral level Licensed Psychologists whom are also Behavior Analysts. I have experience working with children, teens, and young adults between the ages of 3 and 22, as well as caregivers. I specialize in providing services to individuals with behavior difficulties, ADHD, as well as Autism, social skill deficits, OCD/anxiety, depression, eating disorders, developmental delays, and/or learning difficulties. Additionally, I have experience providing psychological assessments for a wide variety of needs. Services I provide include individual, family, and group therapy, Applied Behavior Analysis, cognitive behavioral and applied behavioral therapy, social skills training, parent and teacher education, alternative educational and/or learning approaches, psychological and educational assessments, consultation with schools and other health professionals, and advocacy for special education student services. [Read More]

I am a Registered Mental Health Counseling Intern with the state of Florida under supervision in the Jacksonville area. I believe in a compassionate approach, with the hope that you would “come as you are”. It is my belief that personal attachments and connections are the roots of much of our behaviors and expectations. It is my desire to walk with you through the process of addressing those challenges and considering ways to overcome them and find your true authentic self. I have learned that the answer we seek is within us. [Read More]

Angela is an interactive, solution-focused therapist. Her therapeutic approach is to provide support and practical feedback to help clients effectively address personal life challenges. She integrates complementary methodologies and techniques to offer a highly personalized approach tailored to each client. With compassion and understanding, she works with each individual to help them build on their strengths and attain the personal growth they are committed to accomplishing. [Read More]

The journey to effective change begins where you are. It is important to realize that this is only one chapter of your life, and you have the choice on how your future chapters will be written. I truly believe that real change is achieved when you can recognize and accept your current situation, “It Is What It Is” (usually a mixture of comfort and discontent). Identifying and utilizing your strengths as building blocks for change is where our journey begins. I work with both individuals and couples, ages 18 years and older. My goal is to help you embrace and work through your struggle, be it with mood/emotion regulation, anxiety, relationship conflict, issues with grief or loss, or simply identifying and cultivating the sources of a deeper happiness in your life. [Read More]