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Young adulthood can be a time of tremendous excitement, joy, and opportunity. It can also be stressful and scary! I love working with people in this time of life as you navigate becoming yourself. I offer a welcoming and affirming space where you can explore the big and small questions you're facing about your identities, your relationships, and your future. If you're bringing a history of trauma or family conflict with you to college, I can help as you sort through it at your own pace and dec...
Tensegrity is the balance in systems under tension. When we are resourced and grounded, this tension can feel propulsive and useful; when we are overwhelmed or disoriented, it can feel suffocating, oppressive, and unsafe. To move through this suffering, therapy is a resource that can lead to insight, empowerment, and authenticity. My name is Conor Mitchell. I am an artist and musician, a father and co-parent, and a licensed therapist. I believe in the power of therapy, mindfulness, mentorship...
On the outside it looks like you have it all together, but inside you're engaged in a constant struggle for control. Your anxiety, OCD, and/or eating disorder has taken over your life. You find yourself in a constant loop of feeling worried, nervous, stressed and at times not good enough, thin enough, or smart enough. You’re stuck and unable to find the relief that you crave, so you try temporary fixes. Sometimes you disconnect and avoid people and your responsibilities, sometimes you binge, som...
It can be a difficult decision or intimidating process to begin or reengage in counseling, so I am glad you are visiting my profile for the chance to learn more about me. If you are feeling stuck in your life and looking for some insight, this is a very relatable experience. I often see clients who are tired of experiencing stress, confusion, anxiety or panic, depression, lack of enjoyment, etc. These experiences may come as a result of painful or traumatic life experiences, fear of the unknown,...
My goal is to improve client mental health so that they feel and perform better. I provide a space where clients can be “heard” without judgment and are able to identify their strengths. These strengths are then combined with research-based practices to build skills needed to achieve one's personal goals. If a client is unsure about their goals, they have my support in helping to clarify them. We will then learn, practice and apply the skills. At other times, a simple objective ear is all a clie...
I have a lot of experience working with college students. I have been practicing for 10 years. I utilize different methods to help you achieve your goals including CBT(Cognitive Behavioral Therapy), ACT(Acceptance And Commitment Therapy), DBT (Dialectical Behavioral Therapy), CPT (Cognitive Processing Therapy), and Gottman Method for couples. My approach is person centered, humanistic, and solution focused. While experienced with many issues such as anxiety and depression, I am further specializ...
Sometimes we don’t have anyway of knowing what we’ve been through until it’s over. Recognizing things that were harmful to us sometimes cannot happen until we are no longer in survival mode. Dealing with overwhelming thoughts, depression, anxiety, or the overwhelming emotions that can come in waves is a significant thing to have to handle. This can lead to people struggling to handle life, and even consider ending it. At Inverted Dawn, we specifically work with people who’ve reached that point w...
My name is Latori Griffin and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and Nationally Certified Counselor (NCC). I am the newest associate at the Gainesville Family Institute and I’m excited to be a part of such a legendary institution! I see individuals (adults, teens and children), families and couples who are navigating trauma, anxiety, depression, major life transitions, and complex relationships. My specialty areas include seeing clients from underserved backgrounds with challenging li...
I am dual trained in Mental Health in addition to Marriage and Family therapy. Therefore I work with individuals as well as couples and families. My approach to working with clients is to identify where they are currently at, then help them identify where they want to be. Through collaboration I work with clients to identify clear, identifiable short term goals to aid them in growing closer to their main therapeutic goal. Identifying current positive coping skills as well as collaboratively cre...
I am a licensed psychotherapist with over 20 years experience helping those dealing with addictive disorders of all kinds. I am 12 Step friendly. I also specialize in family therapy, and marriage repair following infidelity....
If you're feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure about what comes next, you’re not alone. College can bring a lot of stress—from anxiety and ADHD to pressure from school, friends, and/or relationships. I'm here to support you through it. Therapy is a space where you can be real, work through what’s been bothering you, and start building the kind of life that feels more balanced and meaningful....
Being human is hard. There are many emotions that come from simply existing. It can feel overwhelming to embark on the search and discovery of one’s most authentic self all while navigating the world around you. To learn what works & what you’d like to change. To find the language to communicate who you are to yourself & others. It can help to have someone accompany you as you learn & remember who you are or want to become. I can provide a space for all that you carry to be witnessed, validated,...
Hi! Thank you so much for reading my profile. I am trained as a generalist meaning I specialize in working with people from all backgrounds and identities. However, I have developed a special interest on working with neurodiverse and/or queer people who are interested in exploring their identities, understanding themselves better, or making changes in their lives. I balance active, evidence based techniques with an empathic relationship with each client. Finally, I offer affirming, comprehensive...
At Arise, we do things differently. We believe healing thrives in real relationships—in spaces where people feel seen, heard, and deeply respected. That’s why we’ve created a practice that reflects who we are: authentic, compassionate, and grounded in trust. Our approach is human-first, not symptom-first. We reject cold, clinical models that pathologize the human experience. Instead, we offer care that is transparent, non-judgmental, and free from unnecessary gatekeeping—because we believe yo...
The college and graduate school years can be particularly hard. You may want to start counseling because you're struggling with stress and anxiety, depression, unhealthy relationships, traumatic experiences like sexual assault and emotional abuse, low self-worth, and unresolved family issues. Additionally, the events in our larger world--oppression, politics, the environment, financial instability--may impact your sense of safety and your motivation to keep building a better future. I have ...
Welcome. My name is Dr. Kelly Aissen (my last name rhymes with Jason!); however, please call me Kelly. I have been working as a counselor in Gainesville, FL for 22 years. My experience includes counseling on an addiction treatment team and as a clinician in Private Practice counseling adults, couples, & families. My goal is to create a welcoming, comfortable, and safe space to be who you are authentically! A place to feel heard and not have to worry about looking or sounding right. There are...
Hi there! I work with individuals struggling with Grief, Anxiety, and Trauma. A specific area of interest for me has been working with those who have tried therapy in the past, but for whatever reason had difficulty showing up fully in the counseling space. My aim is to change that narrative with relational psychotherapy, somatic processing, & EMDRIA approved EMDR. I have clinical experience working in areas such as depression, shame, self-harm, suicidal ideation, body-image issues, eating disor...
Hi and welcome! I’m Kalen DeGroat and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I completed my Master’s Degree in Social Work and my Bachelor’s degree in Psychology at Florida State University. I have over 15 years of clinical experience across a variety of settings including outpatient specialty clinics, crisis intervention, structured outpatient programs, inpatient psychiatric, large nonprofits, and private practice. I have provided clinical and administrative supervision to social work students...
My mission is to provide quality individual and group therapy that is accessible and meaningful. Over the years, I have worked with a wide variety of folks and have found that meeting people “where they are at “ and actively listening to their goals is the basic foundation that can be overlooked at times. Clients in my practice are motivated for therapy and committed to the time we set aside for their growth. I am also committed to that time in order to assist clients with meeting their goa...