Career Counseling Therapists in Jacksonville, FL

I have learned in my years in practice that creating a safe space of listening and compassion for someone who is struggling is so incredibly powerful. In the past 20 years I have dedicated my life to helping people identify their problems/concerns and assisting them in reaching their therapeutic goals. I have experience treating children and adults with Anxiety, Trauma, Mood disorders, and more. I also provide life coaching services to individuals who want a holistic approach to living outside of therapy. I have worked in a variety of social service settings providing crisis counseling, group and individual therapy.

I see therapy as an opportunity to learn positive ways to respond to life's challenges, to understand and change self-defeating behavior patterns, and build a more balanced, meaningful and rewarding life. My approach is interactive and collaborative. I listen with support, insight and compassion to help you increase your emotional and psychological assets and to develop your unique potential. Together, we use your present life experience to understand your therapy issues and use a broad range of therapy techniques to help make changes.

Are you having problems reaching some of the most important and challenging goals in your life? As your personal life coach or therapist, I can provide professional specialized services designed to assist you in overcoming obstacles and reach your goals. While change is often stressful, it can also represent an opportunity for personal growth and transformation. My focus is to help you define, prioritize and create an action plan of change to reach your goals. By having a specific personalized plan, you will find it much easier to move forward and reap the rewards of healthy positive change.

I am licensed in Florida and Kentucky with 6 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, coping with addictions, motivation, self esteem, and confidence, & depression. I work with my clients to create an open and safe environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared without fear of judgment. Taking the first step to seeking a more fulfilling and happier life takes courage. I am here to support you in that process.

I enjoy helping adolescents and adults navigate a wide array of challenges, including anxiety, depression, and trauma. I also have a passion for serving first responders, active duty military, and veterans. I understand the intensity and challenges that come with these roles, and I believe that it is important to provide support and guidance to those that dedicate their lives to serving others in this way.

As a therapist, Raquel enters into each session focused on your specific goals and needs at the core. She truly believes that therapy is an effective way in which mental and emotional health can be managed and improved. Many of her clients are individuals dealing with symptoms related to anxiety, depression, relational distress, childhood trauma, and neurodiversity. She works with persons of all backgrounds and diversities, including LGBTQ+, multi-cultures, nontraditional relationships & families, etc.

I have worked with people of all ages ranging from children to the elderly, with more focus devoted to those in their late teen s - mid - life stages . I specialize in working with anxiety, anger management, ADHD, stress management, improving relationships and communication, navigating life transitions, and parenting challenges. I have considerable experience supporting LGBTQIA individuals and helping them to navigate the challenges they may encounter with family, friends, or community. I also have worked extensively with parents on navigating challenging childhood behaviors and teenage puberty.

I've been a therapist for over 25 years. I have helped many through broken hearts, troubled marriages, victims of trauma and narcissistic abuse, and healing from toxic behaviors and patterns. I have a no-nonsense, straight-to-the-point style that helps people want to see immediate results that will save you money and time. I also have a good listening ear and compassion to help sort out your issues, so you can feel supported and guided to be the best you can be.

I provide a safe space for people to work on the issues that are causing you stress and may seem to be taking over your life. In therapy, we can work together to set goals and figure out how to achieve them.

My ideal client is willing to take that first step toward wellness, eager to explore areas of their life where they may be struggling. I encourage my clients to be themselves and offer a safe space for the healing journey to begin. I want my clients to feel heard and to provide feedback as to what they are or are not getting out of their therapy. This is your time, and I want you to make the most of it!

As a licensed marriage and family therapist, I am dedicated to providing a supportive and empathetic space for individuals and couples facing challenges such as anxiety, depression, interpersonal struggles, relationship conflicts, and phase of life issues. With a compassionate approach, I aim to collaboratively navigate these difficulties, fostering personal growth and enhancing the overall well-being of my clients. My commitment to creating a non-judgmental environment and utilizing evidence-based therapeutic techniques allows me to tailor interventions to the unique needs of each individual or relationship.

I believe that success in therapy is based on the relationship shared between a therapist and their client. I approach counseling with the fundamental belief that we are all whole individuals - each of us unique; equally deserving of love, understanding, and compassion; and capable of making positive changes to achieve wellness. My goal is to help you identify, understand, and resolve your own unique life stressors.

Jessica C. O'Brien is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and Qualified Supervisor in the state of Florida who has over 10 years of experience working with clients of all ages seeking assistance with a variety of challenges and concerns. She is currently accepting clients 18 years of age and older. She earned her Master of Arts degree in Counseling Psychology from the University of North Florida and has worked in a variety of settings, including a college counseling center, community mental health agencies, and private practice settings.

Have you spent much time thinking about different ways to find contentment? I have always felt that life was intended to be filled with enjoyable, memorable moments, where we live our life with a sense of ease, filled with good health, and amazing, safe relationships. However, as a participant of life, we all know that this can be a challenge to accomplish at times! We are often stressed or anxious about meeting our goals and/or the expectations of others. We have complicated relationships with our partners, families, and friends. We want to live life a certain way but are often faced with roadblocks that prevent us from doing so.

Just getting through the week can be difficult with a teenage girl. School, extracurricular activities, work, meeting new people- these can all bring on very strong emotional reactions. These reactions depend on the time of day, if she’s eaten, where she’s at in her menstrual cycle and what mood she woken up in that morning. It can be too much for one person (you). Your teen’s experience in therapy will lead them to know that they are strong, supported and capable of walking through difficult emotions.

It is my upmost intent to meet you where you are at to accomplish your mental health goals. I have experience working with anxiety, depression, trauma, substance abuse, personality/mood disorders, ADHD, PTSD, & more. I can assure you that there is always hope, and I am passionate about bringing that hope back into your life. As a Registered Mental Health Counselor Intern, I am dedicated to providing compassionate and effective mental health support to individuals seeking positive change, personal growth, and obtaining their personal goals. I am committed to fostering a therapeutic alliance built on trust, empathy, and collaboration.

As an LCSW therapist, I am a dedicated and compassionate mental health professional with a deep commitment to helping individuals and families overcome life's challenges. With a Master's in Social Work and years of experience, I provide a safe and non-judgmental space for my clients to explore their thoughts and emotions. My expertise includes a range of therapeutic modalities, including cognitive-behavioral therapy, mindfulness, and solution-focused techniques.

I approach things differently, blending psychotherapy with intuition. I have extensive training in the treatment of trauma, anxiety, and depression, as well as energy psychology. Some fundamental questions in our work together will be: how does fear control your life? what causes you to stay stuck in unhealthy patterns? Digging into these patterns is our launchpad. But tapping into your intuition and your higher self is a game changer. Fear will no longer be in charge of your mind. My passion is to help you connect the dots in your own life and really trust yourself.

Individuals (adults and children), couples, and families dealing with conflicts and/or trauma leading to dysfunction in life and relationships.