Our therapists offer DBT / dialectical behavior therapy in Jacksonville, FL

I am a Registered Mental Health Counselor Intern with over 8 years of experience supporting individuals through life’s challenges. I enjoy working with diverse populations and specialize in helping people facing anxiety, depression, life transitions, and relationship struggles. I provide a safe space where clients can explore their unique needs and create personalized paths toward healing and growth.

I earned my Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Liberty University. When appropriate, I integrate faith and counseling, offering clients optional spiritual guidance. I draw on my strengths in adjustment, identity, and relationship support to help people navigate life’s difficulties with resilience and hope.

I strive to create a space where clients feel truly seen, heard, and validated. My goal is to empower individuals to recognize their strengths, overcome barriers, and pursue meaningful goals. I want every client I work with to know that support, hope, and healing are possible.

Jane Arthur is a Registered Mental Health Counselor Intern with 6 years of clinical experience. She specializes in helping individuals navigate life’s twists and turns through therapeutic art interventions. Jane supports clients with a direct, compassionate approach that fosters healing, self-expression, and personal growth.

Jane Arthur earned a Master’s in Art Therapy from Florida State University. She integrates art-making with evidence-based practices like cognitive behavioral therapy and dialectical behavioral therapy to support individuals in expressing emotions, building resilience, and reclaiming balance in their lives.

Jane understands that life can feel overwhelming, but you don’t have to face it alone. Whether you’re dealing with stress, anxiety, or feeling stuck, Jane creates a warm, supportive space to help you heal, grow, and move forward through creative expression and proven therapeutic tools.

Ashley Smith is a dedicated Registered Mental Health Counselor Intern with 2 years of experience helping individuals navigate challenges including stress, life transitions, depression, and anxiety. She is passionate about creating a safe, welcoming environment where clients feel comfortable and supported throughout their therapeutic journey. Ashley firmly believes that therapy is a collaborative process, and she prioritizes working alongside her clients to identify their needs, goals, and pathways to healing. She also incorporates art-based activities into sessions to encourage self-expression and provide new perspectives.

Ashley has a Master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from the University of North Florida. She takes an eclectic approach to treatment, drawing on evidence-based techniques to find what works best for each individual. She uses cognitive behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing, and narrative therapy, supplemented with creative expression.

Be proud of yourself for taking a step to improve your well-being! Whether you're seeking to make sense of your story, build coping strategies, or explore creative ways of healing, Ashley is here to walk alongside you. Together, you can work toward the change and fulfillment you deserve.

I am a Registered Mental Health Counselor Intern with 5 years of experience in the behavioral health field. I support clients navigating grief, anxiety, depression, addictions, life transitions, and complex trauma. My goal is to help others find peace, purpose, and connection as they heal and grow, creating a compassionate and supportive environment where they can feel seen and understood.

I earned my Master’s in Mental Health Counseling from Barry University and use a client-centered, trauma-informed approach that blends mindfulness and cognitive behavioral therapy to help clients gain insight, build coping skills, and find inner balance. Healing, growth, and self-discovery are encouraged at each person’s pace.

I believe healing begins with the courage to be seen and the willingness to grow. As Marianne Williamson reminds us, “It is our light, not our darkness, that most frightens us.” Together, we’ll create a space where you can embrace that light, discover your strengths, and move toward the peace and wholeness you deserve.

Kimberly Boucher is a Registered Clinical Social Worker Intern with over 5 years of experience supporting individuals and couples navigating relationship challenges. She specializes in helping clients build stronger connections through evidence-based practices. Kimberly works with diverse populations using a client-centered, compassionate, and inclusive approach rooted in emotional clarity, communication, and lasting change.

Kimberly earned her Master’s in Social Work from Tulane University. She uses the Gottman method, dialectical behavior therapy, and emotionally focused therapy to support emotional healing, improve communication, and foster meaningful connections.

Kimberly offers a warm, judgment-free space where clients feel seen, heard, and supported. She understands how overwhelming it can be to seek help and invites those facing personal or relationship challenges to take the first step toward growth, healing, and connection.

Dianne is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in Florida with over 3 years of professional work experience. She have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, family conflicts, trauma, abuse, and grief and loss, as well as life transitional assistance.

Dianne completed her Master of Counseling Psychology at Trinity International University in Miami, Florida. She is a veteran of the United States Navy, and she practiced nursing in the State of Florida for 20 years. This background has enabled her to provide the guidance and insight her clients are seeking. Dianne utilizes multiple treatment approaches including cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), mindfulness, motivational interviewing, and positive psychology.

Dianne believes that you are the expert of your story and that you have many strengths that will assist you in overcoming things that challenge you. She believes it takes courage to seek out a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards a change. She is here to support and empower you in that journey.

Melanie is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) with over 20 years of experience in the mental health field. She is energized by helping adolescents, adults, and couples find happiness and satisfaction in their lives by discovering the goodness in their intentions that still might be challenging their day-to-day lives. Melanie helps clients heal from depression, anxiety, relationship issues, and life transitions.

Melanie earned her Master's degree in Counseling at the University of Vermont. Combining her real-life, common-sense experience with evidence-based clinical treatment approaches, Melanie is able to empathize and support her clients with warmth and compassion. Melanie uses eclectic treatment approaches, including cognitive behavioral (CBT), person-centered, dialectical behavior (DBT), and solution-focused therapy.

We all grow and change throughout our lives, whether we want to or not. It isn't always easy and there isn't an instruction manual. Melanie has the skills to support you in gaining new perspectives and insight into your personal struggles. If you are ready to do the work, she will equip you with the skills you need to cope and thrive. Appointments are available; schedule today.

Alissa Myatt is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with near 40 years of experience working with children, adolescents, young adults, couples, and families. Specializing in grief, bereavement, substance use, anxiety, depression, and more, Alissa is dedicated to helping clients navigate life’s challenges.

Holding a Master’s in Social Work from California State University, Alissa uses a cognitive behavioral and strengths-based approach to guide clients in gaining focus and developing new strategies for growth and healing. She believes in the power of perspective-taking to help individuals better understand their life situations.

Alissa brings integrity, compassion, humor, and wisdom to each session. She is committed to supporting clients through their journey and invites you to reach out to schedule a session today.

Angie Morales is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) with over 7 years of experience. She specializes in assisting adults and seniors with a range of concerns including relationship issues, codependency, grief and loss, substance abuse, chemical dependency, anger, empowerment and self-esteem struggles, depression, anxiety, panic disorders, mood disorders, domestic abuse, and trauma. Her career has included work with children and family services, homelessness issues, behavioral health services, crisis interventions, and family dysfunction.

Angie received her Master’s degree in Counseling from Webster University, and she also holds a Bachelor’s degree in Human Services. Angie targets her approach based on client needs and utilizes cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy, solution-focused therapy, choice/reality therapy, and mindfulness-based methods.

Angie is dedicated to serving her clients and guiding them on their journeys to reach goals of peace and progress. She feels a desire to help others refocus their sense of purpose, redefine their personal values, and reawaken their self-empowerment. Angie is ready to help you to realign your sense of balance.