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,...
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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...
I’m a licensed mental health counselor specializing in geek therapy, therapeutic gaming, and mindfulness training, and I’m so happy you’re here! Our hobbies and passions can offer insights into our desires, patterns, and values, as well as foster a sense of community and belonging. We heal through our connections with others, and it is my joy to offer individual, couples, and group services that offer space for validation, celebration, and witnessing....
Hi, I’m Terry Rodriguez and I have a great deal of experience working with a variety of life and mental health concerns. I truly enjoy my work and I train in a variety of models of therapy to sharpen my skills, to stay current on the best evidence-based therapies, and to offer my clients the most during their time with me. If you are tired of not feeling well or need support to help you figure out how to live and do better, or have issues of pain that you may be carrying, I can guide or co...
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....
Hi! I am Nicole French. I have been a counselor for the last 15 years and have worked with some of the most diverse clients helping them to find a path toward health and mental wellness. For some this has looked like freeing themselves from old hurts, finding value in themselves again or possibly for the first time, setting healthy boundaries in various types of relationships, learning skills to manage specific symptoms like anxiety or depression, and building achievable goals in all areas of th...
Starting your educational career, moving away from home, living with roommates and surviving on your own for the first time is a tough transition for any new student coming into college or University life. Although this is such a wonderful time of life, stress, trouble transitioning, anxiety, sadness/depression, family conflicts, traumas or other difficult emotions can occur or come up at any point of your educational process. It is good to have an experienced and supportive listener during thi...
At some point or another, we are all in a position where we need support navigating tough issues, complicated feelings, and life circumstances. My goal in therapy is to create an environment where you feel comfortable discussing and exploring your experiences, and the emotions attached to them. I am here to listen, provide non-judgmental support, and work with you to heal and thrive. I specialize in relationships - whether that be your relationship with yourself, a spouse, family member, frie...
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...
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...
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 ...
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...
College is about more than just studying and class - it's about discovering what kind of person you want to be, finding your people and learning ways to deal with everything else that gets thrown at you. Let's work together to deal with adapting to this environment and preparing for the future. You may be experiencing depression, anxiety or stress in your relationships, and I'd love to talk with you more about how I can help....
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,...
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...
Healing happens when we feel safe enough to show up exactly as we are. All parts of you are welcome here. I’m not here to change you or fix you. I don’t think you are “broken” or that there's anything "wrong" with you. Together we'll create an accepting + compassionate environment, with respect for your intuition + body's wisdom underlying all that we do. I’m trauma + social justice-informed and view therapy through an intersectional lens (mind, body, environment, culture). During our time t...
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...
Welcome! There are times in life where we may find ourselves struggling with current stressors or are experiencing challenges coping with wounds from the past. While seemingly functioning in the day-to-day routines of work, school, home, and within relationships, it becomes increasingly difficult or sometimes even impossible to manage. For many of us, strength is often perceived as “holding it together” while we are painfully bottling up the emotions that we were actually designed to experien...
I tend to work with women in recovery from trauma, people going through life transitions, and folks who are working on letting go of what doesn't serve them in moving into being more of who they are. My work is based in experiential body centered practices and I partner with my clients to move towards their values and goals. In my work I continue to devote myself to a praxis that is self-healing, community healing and cultural healing all at once....