Therapists in Jacksonville, FL

Hi there; welcome! I know that seeking therapy can be difficult; as it can leave you with mixed emotions like potential fears; struggles; and hesitations. No matter what you’re going through; you don’t have to go through it alone. I am here to support you along the way. My name is Mery; I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor. My focus is on anxiety; trauma; women’s issues; & life transitions. I focus on your thought process and strengths using Cognitive Behavioral therapy and Positive Psychology to inspire you to live a healthy balanced life. It’s my honor and pleasure to guide you through your healing journey.

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and have over 10 years of experience. I have worked with a variety of clients and my focus is to help you reach your goals. Therapy should be about getting what you want to get out of each session; so my method is to be client focused and move towards the goals and aspirations you have. I want to know how I can help you get on the path you want to be on or relieving the stress or anxiety you may be feeling. I look forward to working with you.

As a person in recovery myself; I am poised to help those desiring help with untreated addiction and/or unresolved trauma. I have experience working with co-occurring disorders including addiction and trauma. Being in recovery gives me both a professional and personal perspective in which to help you with your journey. I pull from an eclectic set of training and interventions to collaborate with you on how to get you where you want. My goal is to provide a safe place for you to explore ways to heal; whatever that means for you; and to help you in your process.

I have experience helping individuals dealing with depression; anxiety; and trauma. I assist with family; friendship; and self-identity challenges. Therapy can reduce stress; enhance relationships; and improve decision-making. I see you as the expert on your story and offer a conversational approach to therapy. A strong therapist-client relationship; self-discovery; and openness are key to effective therapy. I look forward to working with you to help you become your best self!

If you are struggling with mental health I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor for the states of Florida and Georgia with over 7 years devoted to helping individuals cope with depression; anxiety; and trauma. I have a Master degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. My work focuses on targeting ineffective behaviors; thoughts; and beliefs. I believe in taking a collaborative approach in helping clients reach their goals. My style of therapy is informal; compassionate; and responsive to each person’s unique needs. I am available for live video; chat; phone and messaging.

Life’s ebbs and flows may at times challenge us both physically and mentally. What may have helped or hindered us to feel safe and whole in childhood; may or may not have supported us during our teens; young adult lives or in our sunshine years as an elderly person. Hence along this continuum of life from birth to death; we naturally attempt to maintain coping with life’s stressors. Perhaps you have experienced a recent event or feeling in your life continuum; and you are not sure how to deal with it. I look forward to working with you.

The impact of how we perceive trauma has a profound effect on our self-worth; relationships; and view of our life’s purpose. I have first-hand seen the impact how this can lead to maladaptive coping mechanisms; negative self-talk; and destruction in relationships with self and others. I have experience working with individuals struggling with substance abuse; anxiety; depression; co-dependency; career-related issues; trauma; and grief & loss. I work collaboratively with clients to create a focused treatment outline with attainable goals that can be successfully integrated into their daily lives.

I am Licensed Professional Mental Health Counselor licensed with over 25 years of experience. Throughout my years of providing professional counseling; I have worked with individuals; teenagers; families and couples. My counseling focus addresses issues of depression; anxiety; trauma and abuse; eating disorders; addiction issues; teenager and adolescent counseling; couples counseling; and family relationship issues. My counseling style has been described as being warm; caring; sensitive and supportive. I strive to help my clients feel safe; comfortable and trusting in me as their clinician.

You've taken those first steps in the therapeutic journey and I'm proud of you! Maybe you've tried therapy before; maybe you haven't but either way I'm here to help you Become Undone. Don't worry; I'll also be here supporting your efforts to heal; rediscover the beauty within; or create the favorite version of yourself. We will work together to build a rapport that will be the foundation of your success in achieving your goals; one conversation at a time.

I am a graduate of Adelphi University's Master's of Social Work Program. My specialties included working with those suffering BPD; Mood Disorders; ADHD; OCD; Anxiety; Panic Disorder; ASD; and learning disorders. I have worked in myriad of settings including a therapeutic community; the VA; a healthcare startup company; and a private practice. I believe in tailoring my treatment approach to each individual using an eclectic approach. The Evidence-Based treatment modalities I use include DBT; CBT; Behavioral Activation; ERP; Psychodynamic; Rogerian; Brief Solution-Focused; and Motivational Interviewing.