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Life Changes Therapists Available in Jacksonville

This page lists online therapists licensed in Florida who work with life changes and are available to clients in Jacksonville. Use these profiles if you are facing transitions like job shifts, relationship changes, moving, retirement, parenthood, or other major adjustments. Compare areas of focus, therapy approaches, experience with specific life transitions, session format, and whether the clinician notes working with adults, couples, or families. A Florida license covers the whole state, so being in Jacksonville is not a barrier to receiving care from any clinician listed here.

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  1. 1. Lataya Hall, LMHC

    15 years in practice · English · Female

    Compassionate LMHC for individuals and families

    Works with Stress, Anxiety · Trauma and abuse · Grief · Depression · Coping with life changes

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  2. 2. Rene Garcell, LCSW

    20 years in practice · English · Male

    Client-centered support through life transitions

    Works with Stress, Anxiety · Addictions · Relationship · Grief · Depression

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  3. 3. Dr. Ravyn Rooney, LCSW

    5 years in practice · English · Female

    Support for change, stress, and relationships

    Works with Stress, Anxiety · Relationship · Grief · Self esteem · Coping with life changes

    Approaches Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Motivational Interviewing

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  4. 4. James Price-Chandler, LMHC

    5 years in practice · English · Male

    Support for anxiety, trauma, and life changes

    Works with Stress, Anxiety · Addictions · Trauma and abuse · Depression · Coping with life changes

    Approaches Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) · Attachment-Based Therapy · Client-Centered Therapy

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  5. 5. Thomas Dukes, LMHC

    28 years in practice · English · Male

    Experienced guidance for mental health and recovery

    Works with Stress, Anxiety · Addictions · Relationship · Grief · Depression

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  6. 6. Francis Lopez, LMHC

    4 years in practice · English · Female

    Compassionate support for anxiety, trauma, and self-esteem

    Works with Stress, Anxiety · Trauma and abuse · Self esteem · Depression · Coping with life changes

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  7. 7. Waitus Carter, LCSW

    10 years in practice · English · Male

    Support for grief, confidence, and change

    Works with Grief · Self esteem · Stress, Anxiety · Addictions · Relationship

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  8. 8. Shonda Salisbury, LCSW

    20 years in practice · English · Female

    Support for anxiety, grief, and life transitions

    Works with Stress, Anxiety · Grief · Self esteem · Depression · Coping with life changes

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  9. 9. Kaley Melville, LMFT

    6 years in practice · English · Female

    Collaborative therapy for change, resilience, and connection

    Works with Trauma and abuse · Grief · Self esteem · Coping with life changes · Coaching

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  10. 10. Candice Mitchell, LMHC

    7 years in practice · English · Female

    Candice Mitchell helps adults find steady relief

    Works with Stress, Anxiety · Trauma and abuse · Self esteem · Depression · Coping with life changes

    Approaches Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Mindfulness Therapy

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  11. 11. Dr. Kathleen "Kathy" Meeks, LMFT

    13 years in practice · English · Female

    Relationship and intimacy-focused care with a holistic lens

    Works with Relationship · Family · Trauma and abuse · Intimacy-related issues · Depression

    Approaches Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) · Attachment-Based Therapy · Client-Centered Therapy

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  12. 12. Dr. Carol Parham, LMHC

    16 years in practice · English · Female

    Support for healing, growth, and life transitions

    Works with Stress, Anxiety · Trauma and abuse · Self esteem · Depression · Coping with life changes

    Approaches Attachment-Based Therapy · Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

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  13. 13. Susan Josephson, LMHC

    25 years in practice · English · Female

    Florida LMHC with 25 years experience

    Works with Stress, Anxiety · Trauma and abuse · Grief · Parenting · Depression

    Approaches Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

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  14. 14. Susan McMillian, LPC, LMHC

    5 years in practice · English · Female

    Support for first responders and military life

    Works with Stress, Anxiety · Trauma and abuse · Self esteem · Bipolar · Coping with life changes

    Approaches Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Mindfulness Therapy

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  15. 15. Diandra Ortiz, LMHC

    5 years in practice · English, Spanish · Female

    Diandra Ortiz, LMHC - Bilingual counselor

    Works with Stress, Anxiety · Addictions · Family · Trauma and abuse · Self esteem

    Approaches Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) · Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

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About life changes therapy for people in Jacksonville

Everyone listed on this page holds a licence to practise in Florida and works online. That matters more than it sounds: a licence is issued by the state, not by a city, so a therapist is available to anyone in Florida regardless of how far away they are. Someone in Jacksonville can work with a therapist whose books would otherwise be out of reach.

1,955 therapists match this page, all of whom name life changes among the areas they work with. Fifteen are shown above. The list changes between pages, so it is worth looking at more than one if none of these feels like a fit.

What to compare

  • Credential. LMHC, LCSW and LMFT are different training routes to licensed practice in Florida, all overseen by the Florida Department of Health's Board of Clinical Social Work, Marriage & Family Therapy and Mental Health Counseling. None outranks the others; they shape emphasis rather than quality.
  • Years in practice. Shown for every therapist here. More experience is not automatically better, but it is a fair proxy for how much of a given problem someone has seen.
  • What else they work with. A therapist whose other focus areas overlap with your situation is usually a better starting point than one whose listed areas stop at the single thing you searched for.
  • Approach. CBT, psychodynamic, solution-focused and the rest describe how sessions tend to run. If you have tried therapy before and it did not suit you, changing approach is often more useful than changing therapist.
  • Language. Shown where a therapist offers sessions in more than English.

How online sessions work

Sessions run by video or by messaging, arranged through our partner platform rather than booked directly with the therapist. There is no travel and no waiting room, which for most people is the difference between starting and not starting. Pricing is set by the platform and shown before you commit.

Therapy in Jacksonville

Jacksonville has a population of about 949,611. Local in-person availability varies and waiting lists are common, which is part of why state-wide online practice has grown. Nothing on this page depends on a therapist being near you.

Common questions

How do I choose a therapist for a specific life transition, like moving or a career change?

Look for clinicians who list the particular transition you’re facing, such as relocation stress or career shifts. Compare their stated approaches, like cognitive-behavioral techniques or narrative therapy, and whether they mention practical planning or identity work. Read profiles for populations they work with and any notes about short-term versus longer-term support.

Can these clinicians help with sudden or unexpected life events, such as an abrupt breakup or job loss?

Many clinicians who list life changes include work with sudden transitions and crisis adaptation. Check profiles for experience with acute adjustment, grief, or trauma-informed care. If immediate support is needed, look for clinicians who mention short-term goals, stabilization strategies, or coping skills relevant to sudden events.

What should I compare if I want someone who helps with planning and decision-making during a life change?

Compare mentions of practical tools like goal-setting, problem-solving, and decision-making methods. Look for clinicians who combine emotional support with skills training, such as time management, communication strategies, or relapse prevention. Also note whether they say they work with couples or families if your decisions involve others.

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