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LATHOSHA ALEXANDER
Hi, I'm Lathosha Alexander, MSW, LCSW, CPC a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 30 years of experience in social work and m... More
Therapist
Offers online care for Jacksonville, Florida
LCSW
Female
Hi, I'm Lathosha Alexander, MSW, LCSW, CPC a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 30 years of experience in social work and more than 24 years as a practicing psychothera... More
Who might be a good fit for Lathosha?
Lathosha Alexander may be a good match for people navigating trauma and emotional challenges who prefer a trauma-informed and culturally sensitive framework. Her approach integrates nurturing parenting techniques and life coaching to support women, teens, and families seeking healing, resilience, and clarity in a compassionate, empowering environment. View Profile
Jacksonville, FL
Foster Care/Adoption
MARSHA TARDIVO
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based out of Palm Beach County, Florida. I have been providing clinical counseling s... More
Therapist
Offers online care for Jacksonville, Florida
LCSW
Female
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based out of Palm Beach County, Florida. I have been providing clinical counseling services in the private practice and community... More
Who might be a good fit for Marsha?
Marsha Tardivo offers an approach that may suit individuals focusing on managing anxiety or coping with trauma related to foster care and adoption. Her use of cognitive behavioral therapy, combined with experience supporting older adults and bilingual services, can provide a thoughtful and accessible space for those seeking compassionate care. View Profile
Jacksonville, FL
Foster Care/Adoption
ALEXANDER PENDREY
Hello, and thank you for considering me and your journey towards healing and wellness! My name is Alex and I'm a Licensed Clinical... More
Therapist
Offers online care for Jacksonville, Florida
LCSW
Male
Hello, and thank you for considering me and your journey towards healing and wellness! My name is Alex and I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Alaska and Florida. I studi... More
Who might be a good fit for Alexander?
Clients seeking structured support for managing trauma, mood disorders, or parenting challenges might consider working with Alexander Pendrey. His trauma-informed and eclectic approach aims to help individuals of various ages, including older adults, foster resilience and improve overall well-being through tailored therapeutic methods like DBT and Trauma-Focused CBT. View Profile
Jacksonville, FL
Foster Care/Adoption
DEBORAH PECKHAM
I have been a therapist for over 25 years. I have a Master's in Social Work and a Master's in Education. I am also a certified P... More
Therapist
Offers online care for Jacksonville, Florida
LCSW|LICSW
Female
I have been a therapist for over 25 years. I have a Master's in Social Work and a Master's in Education. I am also a certified Pet Bereavement Specialist. I am very flexible... More
Who might be a good fit for Deborah?
Deborah Peckham may be well-suited to individuals who value narrative therapy in managing adoption-related challenges and complex emotional experiences. With her personal and professional background, she creates a trusting, safe space that honors each client’s story while addressing issues like identity, grief, and family dynamics. View Profile
Jacksonville, FL
Foster Care/Adoption
SUSANA MEJIA VARGAS
My name is Susana Mejia Vargas. I am a fully bilingual (English and Spanish) Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), and my main f... More
Therapist
Offers online care for Jacksonville, Florida
LCSW
Female
My name is Susana Mejia Vargas. I am a fully bilingual (English and Spanish) Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), and my main focus is to help clients with unresolved traum... More
Who might be a good fit for Susana?
Susana Mejia Vargas may be a match for those interested in trauma-informed care, particularly when facing unresolved trauma that impacts daily functioning. Her bilingual approach and use of strength-based and cognitive behavioral techniques support clients in understanding and managing complex emotional challenges related to anxiety, depression, and grief. View Profile
Jacksonville, FL
Foster Care/Adoption
NANASTELLA EUGENE ELORT
My name is Nana-Stella Eugene, and I am a licensed clinical social worker and also have a doctorate degree in clinical psychology.... More
Therapist
Offers online care for Jacksonville, Florida
LCSW
Female
My name is Nana-Stella Eugene, and I am a licensed clinical social worker and also have a doctorate degree in clinical psychology. I was born and raised on the beautiful islan... More
Who might be a good fit for Nanastella?
Those managing concerns related to anxiety, mood disorders, or life transitions may appreciate the methods Nanastella Eugene Elort incorporates into her practice. Drawing from approaches like Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, she offers support that emphasizes coping skills and hopeful progress within a culturally informed perspective. View Profile
Jacksonville, FL
Foster Care/Adoption
JULIA EUSEBIO
Hello, I'm Julia Eusebio, a licensed Clinical Social Worker committed to providing exceptional care in outpatient settings. With o... More
Therapist
Offers online care for Jacksonville, Florida
LCSW
Female
Hello, I'm Julia Eusebio, a licensed Clinical Social Worker committed to providing exceptional care in outpatient settings. With over five years of experience and a Master's i... More
Who might be a good fit for Julia?
Individuals managing concerns related to anxiety or depression may appreciate the methods Julia Eusebio incorporates into her practice. Her collaborative, strength-based approach focuses on empowering clients through empathy and tailored support, helping them navigate life transitions and build healthy coping skills. View Profile
Jacksonville, FL
Foster Care/Adoption
TEQUIRRA TAYLOR
Hi, Welcome! I’m Tequirra Taylor, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker dedicated to helping teens and young adults navigate anxiety... More
Therapist
Offers online care for Jacksonville, Florida
LCSW
Female
Hi, Welcome! I’m Tequirra Taylor, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker dedicated to helping teens and young adults navigate anxiety, depression, and trauma. I provide a support... More
Who might be a good fit for Tequirra?
Those managing concerns related to anxiety, depression, or trauma may appreciate the methods Tequirra Taylor incorporates into her practice. She offers a compassionate, judgment-free space and uses approaches like EMDR to help teens and young adults explore the roots of their challenges and work toward healing. View Profile
Jacksonville, FL
Foster Care/Adoption
HENRY SMITH
Hi, I’m Henry L. Smith Jr., LCSW, and I provide compassionate, trauma-informed therapy for children, adults, and families. I spe... More
Therapist
Offers online care for Jacksonville, Florida
LCSW
Male
Hi, I’m Henry L. Smith Jr., LCSW, and I provide compassionate, trauma-informed therapy for children, adults, and families. I specialize in helping clients heal from trauma, ... More
Who might be a good fit for Henry?
Henry Smith may be a match for those interested in trauma-informed care, particularly when facing challenges like anxiety, depression, or life transitions. He offers a compassionate, strengths-based approach that supports individuals and families in building resilience and finding balance through therapies such as CBT and solution-focused brief therapy. View Profile
Jacksonville, FL
Foster Care/Adoption
STEPHANIE BARDALES
Greetings! Bienvenido! Let's take a moment to reflect on the courage it takes to begin therapy. You are brave. Change is hard, bu... More
Therapist
Offers online care for Jacksonville, Florida
LMFT
Female
Greetings! Bienvenido! Let's take a moment to reflect on the courage it takes to begin therapy. You are brave. Change is hard, but the rewards of healing from distress, traum... More
Who might be a good fit for Stephanie?
Clients seeking structured support for trauma, anxiety, or major life transitions might consider working with Stephanie Bardales. Her approach incorporates trauma-focused and mindfulness-based methods while honoring diverse backgrounds and non-traditional perspectives in a safe, accommodating space. View Profile
Jacksonville, FL
Foster Care/Adoption
JAMES JACKSON
I am a therapist who has helped individuals develop positive coping skills to overcome barriers that have kept them from reaching ... More
Therapist
Offers online care for Jacksonville, Florida
LCSW
Male
I am a therapist who has helped individuals develop positive coping skills to overcome barriers that have kept them from reaching their goals in life. Those who come to my pra... More
Who might be a good fit for James?
People experiencing challenges like anxiety or anger management and looking for a therapist with experience in working with older adults might consider James Jackson’s style of care. His strength-based and solution-focused approach creates a welcoming, non-judgmental space where clients—especially men—can build positive coping skills and address barriers that have held them back. View Profile
Jacksonville, FL
Foster Care/Adoption
ELISA LEHENY
Hello! I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker based in Florida. I received my Master's degree at Florida Atlantic University and ha... More
Therapist
Offers online care for Jacksonville, Florida
LCSW
Female
Hello! I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker based in Florida. I received my Master's degree at Florida Atlantic University and have over 11 years of experience working with c... More
Who might be a good fit for Elisa?
People experiencing anxiety or those wanting to strengthen coping skills could benefit from Elisa Leheny’s focused therapeutic work. She integrates trauma-informed care and evidence-based techniques like CBT and DBT to support clients across different life stages in building resilience and finding motivation. View Profile
Jacksonville, FL
Foster Care/Adoption
DANA ADAMS
Hi, I am Dana Adams, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Qualified Supervisor (QS), and founder of Healing Hacienda, LLC bas... More
Therapist
Offers online care for Jacksonville, Florida
LCSW
Female
Hi, I am Dana Adams, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Qualified Supervisor (QS), and founder of Healing Hacienda, LLC based in Trinity, Florida. I earned my bachelor... More
Who might be a good fit for Dana?
Individuals focused on improving coping skills while managing the effects of trauma may find support in Dana Adams’s work. Her trauma-informed approach, which integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and strength-based methods, is designed to help young people and adults navigate complex challenges such as PTSD, grief, and life transitions. View Profile
Jacksonville, FL
Foster Care/Adoption
TOBIAS UNTERFRANZ
I tend to thrive in crisis. Ideal with the toughest cases of trauma, shootings, cults abductions, and domestic violence. I have be... More
Therapist
Offers online care for Jacksonville, Florida
LCPC|LPCC|LMHC
Male
I tend to thrive in crisis. Ideal with the toughest cases of trauma, shootings, cults abductions, and domestic violence. I have been able to help so many veterans as well ove... More
Who might be a good fit for Tobias?
Individuals or couples navigating trauma, complex crises, or life transitions may find alignment with the strategies and frameworks utilized by Tobias Unterfranz, where applicable. His client-centered, solutions-focused approach, combined with personal experience managing physical disabilities and trauma, supports developing coping mechanisms tailored to each person’s unique challenges. View Profile
Jacksonville, FL
Foster Care/Adoption
TINA LAMBERT
Hi! I'm a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist (LMFT) based in Florida. I received my Masters from Nova Southeastern University an... More
Therapist
Offers online care for Jacksonville, Florida
LMFT
Female
Hi! I'm a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist (LMFT) based in Florida. I received my Masters from Nova Southeastern University and have been practicing for over 8 years. I wo... More
Who might be a good fit for Tina?
Tina Lambert may be a match for those interested in family therapy and strength-based approaches, particularly when facing challenges like anxiety or life transitions. She supports clients across a wide age range, including children, teens, and young adults, helping them build coping skills and navigate stressors within their family and social environments. View Profile
Jacksonville, FL
Foster Care/Adoption
SARAH ALLEN
Welcome! I am Sarah and I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and Certified School Counselor in Florida. My 20 years of clinica... More
Therapist
Offers online care for Jacksonville, Florida
LMHC
Female
Welcome! I am Sarah and I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and Certified School Counselor in Florida. My 20 years of clinical experience have given me opportunity to wor... More
Who might be a good fit for Sarah?
Clients working through anxiety, depression, or relationship challenges and looking for trauma-informed therapy support might engage well with Sarah Allen’s approach. She emphasizes a strength-based, client-centered partnership that helps individuals and families build healthy attachments and develop coping strategies tailored to their unique experiences. View Profile
Jacksonville, FL
Foster Care/Adoption
STACEYANNE CHARLESPOLYCARPE
Hello, I’m Stacey Anne Charles-Polycarpe, a bilingual (English/Creole) Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Florida and Texas. For... More
Therapist
Offers online care for Jacksonville, Florida
LCSW
Female
Hello, I’m Stacey Anne Charles-Polycarpe, a bilingual (English/Creole) Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Florida and Texas. For over 9 years, I’ve had the privilege of su... More
Who might be a good fit for Staceyanne?
Individuals or couples navigating challenges such as anxiety, depression, or family conflict may find alignment with the strategies and frameworks utilized by Staceyanne Charlespolycarpe, where applicable. Her bilingual approach and use of therapies like ACT, DBT, and solution-focused techniques create a compassionate space for clients seeking healing and growth across diverse life stages. View Profile
Jacksonville, FL
Foster Care/Adoption
ELIZABETH GOODMAN
Hello, I’m a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) based in Florida. I earned my Master’s degree from the University of Alas... More
Therapist
Offers online care for Jacksonville, Florida
LMHC
Female
Hello, I’m a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) based in Florida. I earned my Master’s degree from the University of Alaska and have been providing therapy for over s... More
Who might be a good fit for Elizabeth?
Elizabeth Goodman may work particularly well with those looking to build skills around managing overwhelming emotions and developing healthy coping strategies. She integrates approaches like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Compassion Focused Therapy to support adolescents and young adults navigating trauma, life transitions, and interpersonal challenges. View Profile
Jacksonville, FL
Foster Care/Adoption
PAMALA KEEN
I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in the State of Florida. I received my Master's Degree in Mental Health Counseling from No... More
Therapist
Offers online care for Jacksonville, Florida
LMHC
Female
I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in the State of Florida. I received my Master's Degree in Mental Health Counseling from Nova Southeastern University and have been prac... More
Who might be a good fit for Pamala?
Individuals or couples navigating challenges such as anxiety, trauma, or family dynamics may find alignment with the strategies and frameworks utilized by Pamala Keen, where applicable. Her work with children, adolescents, and young adults often emphasizes building adaptive coping skills through trauma-informed and solution-focused approaches tailored to support mental well-being. View Profile
Jacksonville, FL
Foster Care/Adoption
ALYSSA WESTERVELT
You might be feeling overwhelmed, stuck in your thoughts, or carrying more than you can manage on your own. Therapy can be a place... More
Therapist
Offers online care for Jacksonville, Florida
LCSW
Female
You might be feeling overwhelmed, stuck in your thoughts, or carrying more than you can manage on your own. Therapy can be a place to slow down, gain clarity, and start making... More
Who might be a good fit for Alyssa?
Clients facing concerns such as anxiety, trauma, or challenges related to ADHD may connect with the techniques and structure offered by Alyssa Westervelt. Her flexible, culturally sensitive approach blends various therapeutic methods to create a collaborative and empowering space tailored to each individual’s unique journey. View Profile
Jacksonville, FL
Foster Care/Adoption

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
   

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
   

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
   

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
   

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
   

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
   

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
   

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
   

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
   

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
   
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Mental Health Services in Jacksonville, Florida

Home to over 900,000 residents, Jacksonville, Florida boasts a vibrant culture, stunning river views, and a strong military community. Notable landmarks include the Friendship Fountain and the Jacksonville Landing.

Key Mental-Health Concerns for Jacksonville Residents

Anxiety and depression are among the most prevalent mental health conditions in Florida, according to the CDC. The county also grapples with a high incidence of substance abuse, particularly among the veteran population.

Access to Care & Providers in Jacksonville

Residents have access to both public and private mental health services in Jacksonville, Florida. Crisis support is available via the Mental Health Resource Center’s crisis line. There are also numerous community organizations, such as the Jacksonville Mental Health Coalition, actively working to improve mental health outcomes.

Therapies & Specialties

  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) are widely offered by licensed therapists in Jacksonville, Florida.
  • EMDR and trauma-focused care are also available, particularly for the city's substantial veteran population.
  • In response to the city's diverse population, many providers also offer bilingual care and e-therapy options.

Local Policies & Stressors

Jacksonville's cost-of-living is relatively low, however, industry pressures in the local military and transport sectors can contribute to stress levels. The city's large student population and increasing trend towards remote work also influence mental health dynamics.

Take the Next Step

If you're seeking help, don't hesitate to reach out. Find a licensed therapist in Jacksonville, Florida today and take the first step towards better mental health.