Our therapists offer christian counseling in Jacksonville, FL

Elizabeth Chouindard is a certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with 15 years of healthcare experience in psychiatric and ER/trauma settings. She cares for patients across the lifespan and supports children, teens, adults, and seniors dealing with behavioral issues, mental stress, life transitions, grief, depression, anxiety, and bipolar disorder. Elizabeth strives to build genuine connections with those open to change and tailors treatment to each individual, focusing on lifestyle, wellness, and mental health.

Elizabeth has a Master of Science in Nursing from Walden University. While medication management is a valuable tool, she also integrates holistic approaches to support overall well-being. Elizabeth’s approach is rooted in patience, trust, and communication, ensuring everyone feels supported in their journey toward improved mental health and quality of life.

Seeking mental health care can feel overwhelming, but Elizabeth is here to help. With compassionate, personalized care, she is ready to support and empower you to take control of your well-being. Reach out—you’re not alone.

Kimberly Cohens is a Registered Clinical Social Worker with over 25 years of experience. She specializes in assisting adults in navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, life transitions, LGBTQ+ situations, and self-worth. Kimberly strives to provide a safe, compassionate space for individuals to gain clarity, build coping skills, and foster resilience. She has worked with children in the foster care system and with patients of all ages in psychiatric hospital settings. Kimberly encourages clients to explore various negative thought processes and develop healthier more meaningful ways to deal with problem areas.

Kimberly received her Master of Social Work from the University of Pennsylvania. She utilizes a variety of approaches such as cognitive behavioral therapy, solution-focused therapy, and mindfulness-based methods.

Kimberly is passionate about helping others reach their goals and believes everyone has strengths that they can use to overcome even the most challenging circumstances. She brings a compassionate and non-judgmental approach to helping others reach their full potential and would be honored to work with you!

I am a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with 3 years of experience dedicated to helping individuals achieve emotional and mental wellness. I’m passionate about creating a compassionate, judgment-free space where people feel heard, validated, and supported as they take steps toward balance, confidence, and improved mental health.

I graduated from St. Thomas University with a Master’s in Nursing and previously worked in the NICU. I use evidence-based psychiatric care combined with genuine compassion and education to help clients understand their emotions and regain mental wellness. My goal is to treat the whole person, not just the diagnosis.

If you’ve been carrying more than anyone realizes, please know you’re not alone. I help clients find clarity, confidence, and peace at their own pace. Healing begins the moment you feel seen and supported, and I’d be honored to walk beside you as you rediscover balance and step into a healthier, more fulfilled version of yourself.

I am Owen Guthrie, a Registered Clinical Social Worker Intern, with 7 years of experience supporting individuals navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, and addiction. With a background in both criminal justice and mental health, I understand how difficult it can feel to break free from cycles that no longer serve you. I partner with clients who feel weighed down but are ready for change, helping them build healthier coping skills, strengthen relationships, and uncover their inner resilience.

I hold a Master’s in Social Work from Grand Canyon University. My approach draws from my experience in criminal justice and mental health to support individuals in breaking unhealthy cycles, building coping skills, and discovering their resilience to create lasting, meaningful change.

I know how overwhelming life’s challenges can feel, and I believe no one should face them alone. I provide a safe and supportive space where you can feel heard and valued. I invite you to take the first step toward healing and growth by reaching out today—you don’t have to navigate this journey by yourself.

Anna-Maria Mazy is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with 20 years of experience in the field of mental health. She specializes in trauma, PTSD, grief, and loss. Anna-Maria works with adults of all ages with a wide range of mental health issues such as depression, anxiety, phobias, and relationship problems. She completed additional training in trauma, complex PTSD, and issues that affect military families and veterans.

Anna-Maria was licensed as a psychologist in Australia before completing a Master of Science (Counseling) at Palm Beach University Orlando. Anna-Maria draws on psychodynamic and attachment theory, as well as incorporating some techniques from Gestalt and other therapies.

Many of us have experienced traumatic life events and may be dealing with PTSD. Anna-Maria can help you resolve or work through the effects of this, and develop coping skills that will help you moving forward.

Jamie Jones is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with 14 years of experience in the mental health field. She genuinely desires to see others fully experience life and intentionally live. As a certified trauma treatment professional and certified grief specialist, Jamie specializes in trauma, grief, anxiety, military/veteran, and women’s issues. She is currently a lead clinician at Thriveworks.

Jamie has a Master’s in Counseling from Webster University. She considers herself eclectic and utilizes integrated approaches, including art, acceptance and commitment therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, mindfulness, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused therapy, to provide polyvagal and trauma-informed care that helps foster healing and growth.

As we find the time and space to exhale so that we can push through the challenges that will enable us to achieve our goals and live life as the best version of ourselves, Jamie is confident that she will be able to provide support in an open, trusting, and fully accepting way. If you are ready for that next step, schedule an appointment with her today.

Kesha Sterling is a Registered Mental Health Counselor Intern with over 4 years of experience. She specializes in assisting adults who have a range of concerns including depression, anxiety, panic disorders, relationship issues, and addiction, as well as mood and personality disorders. Kesha has expertise in working with the addiction population, women, and couples.

Kesha received her Master of Science in Psychology from the University of Phoenix and is pursuing her doctoral degree. She utilizes a variety of clinical approaches that are personalized for client-specific needs including cognitive behavioral therapy, psychoeducational therapy, mindfulness-based methods, and motivational interviewing.

Kesha is committed to partnering with clients and helping them navigate their mental landscapes and address emotional disorders that affect their lives. She believes that we are only limited when we limit ourselves. If you are ready to begin, schedule an appointment with Kesha today!

Iriny is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with 12 years of clinical experience. She specializes in anxiety, depression, life transitions, grief, trauma, low self esteem, relationship issues and addiction. Having earned her degree in Clinical Psychology from Nova Southeastern University, she has worked in a variety of settings including schools, substance abuse facilities, and psychiatric hospitals with individuals, couples and families of all backgrounds. 

She tailors her approach to clients’ specific needs and seeks their feedback to ensure that they are getting what they want and need out of therapy. Some approaches she uses include cognitive behavioral therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy and motivational interviewing. 

Regardless of the modality, she always strives to provide an environment of compassion, empathy, openness and collaboration to encourage you to feel safe, supported and understood through life’s inevitable changes and challenges. She serves as an ally who will work with you to recognize and build your strengths through hardships and realize your potential to live the life you want. 

Jessica C. O'Brien is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and Qualified Supervisor in the state of Florida who has over 17 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. 

Jessica 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. She uses a combination of cognitive-behavioral, person-centered, strengths-based, and solution-focused therapies to work together with clients to create personalized goals and treatment plans aimed at helping them make the changes they’d like to see, including living a healthier, more satisfying, and self-directed life. She also has experience working with clients who would like to include their spiritual, religious, and faith beliefs in counseling.

When participating in therapy, it’s important to find a counselor with whom you feel comfortable and can openly share the challenges you are facing. Jessica is committed to fostering a respectful and safe therapeutic environment where you can be your authentic self as you work towards making changes in your life. She views the counseling relationship as a partnership in which the client is the expert on themselves and the best outcomes occur when both she and the client bring their respective knowledge and expertise to the therapeutic relationship.

Elizabeth Kulikov is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with 3 years of experience who loves hearing others’ stories. She works with individuals, couples, and families of all ages dealing with concerns including anxiety, depression, ADHD, life transitions, sexual abuse, grief, and personality disorders. Elizabeth seeks to help people uncover self-defeating thought patterns, stop self-sabotaging behaviors, and heal the wounds of past trauma and abuse. She believes that when we do not receive the consistency, nurturing, and instruction we need and deserve as children, it creates deficits that can be rectified and healed.

Elizabeth received her Master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from the University of North Florida. She draws heavily on cognitive behavioral, strengths-based, and dialectical behavioral therapy modalities. Elizabeth leverages clients' strengths to help them solve their problems.

What are you going through? What have you been through? How is your life different now than you would like it to be? Elizabeth loves helping people see things through new perspectives and looks forward to working with you to make positive changes!

Patricia Glynn is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with 8 years of experience in mental health care. She believes there's no such thing as a "one size fits all" approach; therefore, she incorporates a variety of techniques based on who you are and what you need. She is here to gently push you out of your comfort zone and toward your goals. She seeks to be supportive and compassionate, yet also straightforward and frank, as needed, to ensure you make good progress and don’t stay stuck. Her goal is to help you develop new skills and insights that will help you create a life you love.

As a mental health counselor, Patricia tries her best to be the supportive teammate she would want—someone genuine, direct, and honest. She uses humor, is strength-based, and is straightforward when working with clients to collaboratively identify challenges and strategies to address them. She continues to learn about fitness, mental health, and nutrition.

Life is stressful. Now more than ever. Together, you and Patricia can find solutions to help you navigate the difficulties of being human. Along the way, you may laugh, you may cry, but you will definitely learn many new things about yourself as you partner to build you a more meaningful, purpose-filled life—one you're excited to wake up to each day.

Monica Maeda is a Registered Mental Health Counseling Intern passionate about guiding individuals and couples toward healthier and happier lives. She has 2 years of experience supporting those struggling with anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, and ADHD. Before becoming a counselor, Monica was a high school science teacher for over a decade, giving her a unique understanding of human behavior and evidence-based practices. Her therapeutic approach is rooted in empathy and collaboration.

Monica earned her Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Palm Beach Atlantic University. She utilizes emotionally-focused therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, psychoanalytic therapy, and mindfulness-based techniques. Additionally, she offers Christian counseling upon request.

No matter what you’re facing, Monica offers a supportive, nonjudgmental space to explore your thoughts, emotions, and experiences. While the past shapes us, it does not define us. She aims to empower you to overcome life’s challenges with resilience and confidence, guiding you toward achieving your personal goals.