Therapists for college students near Santa Fe College

Personally I work a lot with transitions and adjustments into college, post-college, couples, and parenting. My clients’ issues range from perfectionism, anxiety, communication, relationships, and trauma.

I've been working with college students for over 25 years, using an approach that combines self-understanding ("how did I get this way?") with practical, specific methods to change behaviors and attitudes (" how can I make my day better tomorrow?") Whether the problem area is depression, anxiety, academics or a complicated relationship, talking it over with a professional -- and looking at all the details together -- can definitely lead anyone to a more satisfying and comfortable existence. I'm happy to file insurance for you, and will work with you to make counseling affordable. Reach me by phone at: 352-378-5278

I work with clients who are dealing with anxiety, difficult life transitions and trauma. I love using a variety of techniques like Eye Movement and Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Gottman Method to support you in enhancing your emotional well-being and relationships. I am dedicated to creating a warm and welcoming space for you, and I enjoy customizing our therapy sessions to best fit your unique needs. Therapy can feel uncomfortable and scary in its vulnerability, but I am here to provide support and guidance along the way. We can kick off our shoes, get cozy and begin our journey together!

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.

Call me if you are looking to experience your life more fully and positively. It is a normal experience to find ourselves at a crossroad, and feel unsure as to what the next step is. You’ve already taken that step! By seeking answers, you are already opening doors within yourself, which can lead to clarity, confidence and peace. With over 25 years of experience in the counseling field, I can help you increase, self-awareness, and discover new ways of being. I work with trauma, anxiety, depression, anger, attention, problems, relationship issues, as well as other emotional challenges which relate to self esteem and self empowerment. I maintain a deep respect for where you are in your life journey, acknowledging your strengths and your inherent desire to grow. As we work together, I can help you assess your current situation with an eye toward gaining a greater understanding of yourself. I will help you learn skills and strategies for immediate relief, but also address underlying issues, while building self-confidence, increasing self-esteem, and improving social and family relationships.

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, oppressive social messages or expectations, major life changes, loss and grief... As someone who has participated in counseling as a client, I am committed to a relationship with you built on mutual trust and compassion. My goal is to help guide your ability to tap into your inner wisdom, trust yourself, and release stuck emotions, so you can feel liberated from the things that have gotten in your way or weighed you down. My greatest wish for all human beings is to experience freedom and joy. I know that taking the first step to reach out can be the hardest part, so I hope to provide reassurance and make your efforts feel worthwhile. I'll look forward to hearing from you to see if we would like to work together.

My approach to the therapeutic process integrates several cognitive and behavioral therapies to meet the specific goals that are unique to each client. My goal is to provide a safe space for my clients to explore themselves and the concerns that are present in their lives and to work collaboratively to heal and grow through life’s challenges. We all have our own set of values that guide the choices we make in life, and my approach to the healing process includes considering how my clients’ personal values can inspire positive change in their lives. I have a background in Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), as well as specialized training in treating Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) through Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP).

At Gainesville Healing House we believe in deep and long term healing. We have a wide range of clinicians who specialize in a wide range of mental health diagnosis’. We work with several evidence based modalities including but not limited to DBT informed therapy and EMDR. We provide group, individual and family therapy.

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 this time of growth and education. Learning positive coping skills and healthy self care is an important part of your life and educational process; positively affecting the rest of your life. Why not reach out to a supportive therapist who has worked with many students throughout the years and may have some idea what you’re going through…

Restoring Hope Counseling Center is an interdisciplinary team of counselors who attend to a broad range of client needs. Practicing at our center include counselors, social workers, interns, and a psychiatrist. We offer services that include marriage and couples therapy, family therapy, and individual therapy with children, adolescents, and men and women.

As a licensed mental health counselor with 36 years experience, I have a deep passion for helping clients create meaningful change in their lives. I offer a compassionate, non-judgemental space incorporating person centered, trauma informed and cognitive behavior therapy with holistic healing. I specialize in supporting clients navigating life transitions, experiencing anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, trauma, substance use and stress.

We are a private practice mental health clinic located in Gainesville, Florida and have been serving the Gainesville community, along with Alachua County and the surrounding area, since 2016. The Geffken Group provides a variety of individual mental health services to children and adults, as well as family counseling, couples counseling, and other areas of need, such as school related issues, family issues, LGBTQ+-related issues, and more. Seeing a professional for your mental health is often necessary or beneficial, just as you'd go to a doctor for your physical health. If you have a mental health, family, or relationship issue you feel you can't overcome on your own, or if you just want to talk to somebody, our door is open.

Life can be challenging and leave you feeling alone and stuck in a pattern of unhealthy and unhelpful thoughts. It can be discouraging to feel stuck and unsure of your next step, but you are not alone. I specialize in helping people going through difficult life transitions, anxiety, stress, depression, or low self-esteem. Therapy is a dedicated space to understand and improve your life. Together we can work through your life challenges, build confidence, and increase awareness and understanding of your situation. In therapy, I support you by providing guidance, strategies, and support so that you can achieve the life you have envisioned for yourself. We will utilize tools to decrease overthinking, strengthen your support system, and transform your way of thinking. We will build on the sense of empowerment that is already within you. I believe that our life experiences, identity, belief systems, and culture make us who we are. Our work together will incorporate these experiences and beliefs. Going to therapy is an important step and I look forward to working with and supporting you on your journey to continued peace and healing!

Are you feeling stuck, burned out, unmotivated, exhausted or worse? That’s not life. You were meant to feel alive! By closely examining your thoughts, behaviors, and, most importantly, your emotions, you will discover what beliefs and habits keep you locked in negative, self-defeating patterns, and how to free yourself for good. Regardless of what happens – or happened – to you, you can learn to live a life filled with passion and purpose. I take a personalized, integrative and collaborative approach to psychotherapy, utilizing a wide array of techniques from depth psychology and individual psychology, to narrative therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, and others. I also believe in the power of expressive arts therapy and often incorporate music and poetry. My goal is to create a caring and supportive space for you to feel. To feel safe, and seen, and heard. Fertile ground to fully be and become the awesome person that you are. Let's get to work.

Welcome. The arena is a place of contact; it is a place of imperfection, but also of showing up. It is not always a comfortable place, but rather a place of courage and risk. And, if we allow it, it can also be an incredible place of discovery. At Arena, we often work with the “inner critic” of clients, that discouraging voice in our heads that tells us to play it safe or give up - that we aren’t good enough, that we can’t do it. We strive to overcome this by echoing these words of encouragement and daring from Theodore Roosevelt: "It is not the critic who counts; not the man who points out how the strong man stumbles, or where the doer of deeds could have done them better. The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena, whose face is marred by dust and sweat and blood; who strives valiantly; who errs, who comes short again and again, because there is no effort without error and shortcoming; but who does actually strive to do the deeds; who knows great enthusiasms, the great devotions; who spends himself in a worthy cause; who at the best knows in the end the triumph of high achievement, and who at the worst, if he fails, at least fails while daring greatly, so that his place shall never be with those cold and timid souls who neither know victory nor defeat." ​ Not only does this reflect the struggle to show up authentically in the world, it can also reflect an internal conflict. It is often said "we are our own worst critics" Working on developing and nurturing our relationship with ourselves can be one of the most foundational places of healing. This is what we strive to do here. It is our hope that Arena is a place of healing, of life, of hope, of freedom, and of coming home to oneself. ​ Looking forward to walking on this journey alongside you, Kelly Gregory M.Ed., Ed.S., LMHC Owner and Founder at Arena Counseling and Wellness

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 disorders, life transitions, faith-based issues, relational challenges, phobias, addiction, & self-esteem.

This is you taking the next step toward personal growth and healing. The focus of my therapeutic practice is to help individuals who have experienced trauma, the LGBTQIA+ community, and those wishing to understand and manage emotions. If you struggle to recover from your past, feel disconnected, isolated, and frustrated, and if it feels like you are stuck in the same patterns over and over with little support or guidance, I think I can help. Many of the clients I work with have endured abuse, neglect, or are survivors of other traumas. I also specialize in helping clients navigate adversities related to their gender or sexuality.

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, and ritual to change lives (they’ve certainly changed mine). While joy is a birthright, it often lies dormant in the face of obstacles. I can help you encounter these obstacles to discover growth, opportunity, and a more accurate sense of self. I work with a broad spectrum of humans who may feel stuck or victimized in a variety of ways. I am trauma and addiction informed and affirming of all belief systems and identities. My goal is to tune into your resilience, resourcefulness, and inherent capacity for healing to turn wounds into gifts.

Hello! My name is Elizabeth Morgante (please call me Liz 😊) and I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and Certified Addiction Professional in Florida. I am also the founder and owner of The Resilient Mind Counseling and Consultation. My mission in practice is to challenge the stigma surrounding substance use and mental health disorders, as well as contribute to the growth, hope, and healing of those experiencing one of the many challenges associated with the human condition. I work best with individuals who are ready to better understand themselves, even if they’re not sure where to start. Many of my clients feel overwhelmed, stuck, or disconnected—whether from anxiety, past experiences, relationship challenges, or patterns they can’t seem to break. I support clients who are: Navigating anxiety, stress, or emotional overwhelm; Processing life transitions, grief, or loss; Working through relationship challenges or attachment patterns; Struggling with self-worth, shame, or inner criticism; Seeking recovery from substance use or maintaining sobriety; Wanting deeper insight into their thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. My clients are often thoughtful and self-aware, but may feel caught in cycles that no longer serve them. They’re looking for more than just coping—they want meaningful, lasting change, improved emotional regulation, and a stronger sense of self. Together, we focus on building insight, developing practical tools, and creating a more grounded, authentic way of living.

Amy K. Cummings-Aponte, LMHC-QS is dedicated to providing quality counseling services and supervision in Florida. Counseling services focus on adults experiencing depression, anxiety, trauma, grief or relationship difficulties. As a clinician with 15 years of experience, Amy believes in the healing nature of connection and seeks to introduce her authentic self into every interaction. She utilizes many types of therapy in helping clients to reach their goals including, EMDR, CBT, DBT, IFS, EFT and Mindfulness. Amy's overall approach is warm, caring and whole person.