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Elizabeth Buckley

Elizabeth Buckley

Gainesville, FL
Psychologist, PHD
Elizabeth Buckley, PhD, is a dedicated psychologist specializing in trauma and PTSD, relationship issues, and life transitions. She offers a safe space for individuals and families seeking to navigate difficult life changes. Her patients often desire self-knowledge and the opportunity to make the most of their lives, recognizing patterns and obstacles they wish to overcome through depth-oriented psychotherapy. With extensive training in various therapy types, including Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy, EMDR, and the Gottman Method, Elizabeth tailors her approach to meet the unique needs of each patient. With many years of experience, she remains committed to her professional growth, continuously investing in her practice through ongoing study and collaboration with fellow professionals. For those considering psychotherapy, she emphasizes the importance of understanding credentials while also valuing personal connection during initial consultations.
Specialties
PTSD/Trauma Relationship Stress
Sarah Kate Wilder

Sarah Kate Wilder

Gainesville, FL
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Sarah Kate Wilder is a compassionate and experienced Marriage & Family Therapist with credentials including LMFT, MEd, and EdS. She specializes in assisting adults who are navigating the complexities of trauma and PTSD, anxiety, and various life transitions. With a rich background in diverse therapeutic modalities, including Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy, Compassion Focused Therapy, and Trauma-Focused approaches, Sarah provides a culturally sensitive and warm space for healing. Her expertise extends to couples and individuals, emphasizing a person-centered and strength-based philosophy alongside trauma-informed care. Notably, she is a Trust Based Relational Intervention Practitioner and holds specialized knowledge in attachment theory and adoption competencies. Sarah's commitment to fostering resilience and growth is evident in her tailored approach to therapy, ensuring each client feels heard, valued, and supported on their journey toward well-being.
Specialties
Anxiety PTSD/Trauma
Berthina Qualified Supervisor Mhc

Berthina Qualified Supervisor Mhc

Gainesville, FL
Counselor, MA
Berthina McGill, LMHC, LPC, is a dedicated and compassionate therapist at Appendix Inc., where she believes that no one should journey through life alone. With over 16 years of experience in the mental health field, Berthina provides thoughtful and supportive therapeutic guidance to children, adults, and couples. Her approach is centered on empowering clients to uncover the tools they need to navigate life's challenges. Berthina describes her calling to this profession as a journey of discovery, emphasizing that often, the answers we seek are not buried deep, but rather tucked away, ready to be found. Just like an appendix can provide additional insights in a book, Berthina’s role is to help clients explore their inner resources and foster a fulfilling life. At Appendix Inc., individuals can find the encouragement and strategies they need to thrive.
Micki Nodurft-luck

Micki Nodurft-luck

Gainesville, FL
Clinical Social Work/therapist, LCSW
Micki Nodurft-Luck, LCSW, is a compassionate clinical social worker and therapist dedicated to helping individuals navigate the complexities of life. At times, people may feel as though their lives are not aligning with their efforts and aspirations, experiencing symptoms such as a sense of meaninglessness or feeling trapped in unfulfilling jobs, relationships, or habits. Micki understands how repetitive patterns of thinking and the pressure to have all the answers can keep individuals stuck. Through her supportive and affirming approach, she provides a safe space for clients to explore their thoughts and feelings. Micki’s integrative style draws on diverse therapeutic techniques, all while avoiding a one-size-fits-all mentality. She believes that genuine presence and deep listening serve as powerful catalysts for personal growth and newfound insights, guiding her clients toward the positive change they seek.
Specialties
Getting Unstuck Relationship Stress
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Kathryn Large

Kathryn Large

Gainesville, FL
Counselor, LMHC
Kathryn Large is an experienced counselor with a passion for supporting adults, college students, and adolescents facing a range of mental health issues including trauma, PTSD, anxiety, grief, and adjustment disorders. She is dedicated to forming deep and authentic relationships with her clients, offering compassionate support during their struggles and losses. In a safe and nurturing environment, she connects empathetically with her clients, facilitating their healing journeys and empowering them to express their voice and cultivate healthy relationships. Kathryn employs a collaborative approach to help clients navigate challenges, modify negative beliefs, and unlock their true identity and inherent strengths. Working primarily from a Person-Centered and Trauma-Informed perspective, she incorporates various therapeutic modalities, including EMDR, CBT, DBT, and Emotionally Focused therapy. Kathryn aspires to ensure her clients feel understood, supported, and empowered to lead fulfilling and value-driven lives. She practices at LiveWell Gainesville, a private practice specializing in trauma counseling and psychiatric assessment, dedicated to providing personalized, peaceful experiences for individuals, couples, and families of all ages and backgrounds.
Specialties
Anxiety General Mental Health Grief PTSD/Trauma Relationship Stress
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Sarah Mcconnell

Sarah Mcconnell

Gainesville, FL
Psychologist, PHD
Dr. Sarah McConnell is a dedicated psychologist with a PhD, specializing in a wide range of issues such as ADHD, Autism, and educational and learning disabilities. With a compassionate approach to therapy, she engages with preteens, teens, adults, and elders, utilizing various therapeutic modalities, including Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. Dr. McConnell is particularly committed to offering culturally sensitive and gender-affirming evaluations, ensuring that each client feels seen and valued in a supportive environment. With her expertise in psychological testing and evaluation, she is adept at providing individuals with tailored strategies that foster personal growth and well-being. Her integrative and humanistic approach helps her clients navigate the complexities of their experiences, promoting resilience and positive transformation throughout their therapeutic journey.
Specialties
ADHD
Amber Moss

Amber Moss

Gainesville, FL
Counselor, LMHC
Amber Moss is a dedicated Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) and a National Certified Counselor (NCC) with extensive experience in providing compassionate mental health counseling treatment for children, adults, and families. As an approved Qualified Supervisor for registered mental health counseling interns in Florida, she brings a wealth of knowledge to her practice. Amber specializes in addressing a wide range of clinical needs including anxiety, depression, trauma, addiction, grief and loss, parent-child reunification, and family relational challenges. Her therapeutic approach is tailored to meet the diverse needs of individuals, couples, and families, encompassing mental health counseling for trauma, behavioral concerns, and marriage and couples issues. Committed to helping clients embark on their healing journeys, Amber is passionate about offering the supportive environment they need to thrive and overcome life's challenges.
Specialties
Addiction Anxiety Depression Family Stress Grief PTSD/Trauma Relationship Stress
Stretch Performance Psychology

Stretch Performance Psychology

Gainesville, FL
Psychologist, PHD
Dr. Stretch is a dedicated psychologist specializing in performance psychology, offering her expertise to high-performing individuals and couples seeking to enhance their potential and achieve their goals. She is committed to understanding each client’s unique needs and facilitating their progress in a collaborative and empowerment-focused manner. Dr. Stretch is welcoming to all aspects of diversity and identity, creating a safe and affirming space for her clients. With a commitment to excellence, she specializes in various domains, including sport and exercise, coaching, creativity and the performing arts, military operations, and high-pressure professions. Moreover, she offers innovative walk-and-talk sessions for those who prefer an active approach to therapy. While she takes her work seriously, Dr. Stretch appreciates the importance of humor and often infuses a light-hearted spirit into her sessions. A former Division I Track and Field athlete, she stays active through running, yoga, and paddleboarding, and values time spent with friends, family, and pets.
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Specialties
Exercise Motivation
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John Auerbach

John Auerbach

Gainesville, FL
Psychologist, PHD
John Auerbach, PhD, is a dedicated psychologist who embraces a highly relational approach to psychotherapy. He understands that much of the distress people experience in their lives—manifested as anxiety, depression, or uncontrolled anger—stems from unresolved conflicts within significant relationships, both past and present. Through psychotherapy, John provides a supportive and empathic environment that allows individuals to explore these vital interpersonal connections, gaining new insights and fostering meaningful change. His therapeutic dialogue centers around a person's essential relationships and the feelings they harbor towards themselves and those around them. By helping clients make connections between their present and past relationship patterns, John focuses on emotions—especially those that are painful or traumatic—so they can be understood, released, and transformed into more positive feelings. With a strong interest in addressing issues such as anxiety, depression, anger, and relationship difficulties, John also specializes in the treatment of trauma and Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). While his approach is primarily exploratory and open-ended, he is adept at integrating trauma-focused and cognitive-behavioral techniques as needed to best support his clients' journeys towards healing.
Specialties
Anxiety Depression Managing Emotions PTSD/Trauma
Dr. Sara Jessica Civetti

Dr. Sara Jessica Civetti

Gainesville, FL
Psychologist, PSYD
Dr. Sara Jessica Civetti is a dedicated psychologist with a passion for helping individuals navigate life's challenges. She encourages her clients to reflect on their ability to remain connected to the present moment, recognizing that many struggle with staying grounded in their current experiences. Dr. Civetti understands that often, individuals become preoccupied with revisiting past chapters or attempting to control future outcomes, which can detract from their ability to engage fully with their lives. She welcomes those who acknowledge this struggle and are open to exploring their current experiences. Emphasizing a perspective that while pain is an inevitable part of life, suffering in that pain can be transformed through a conscious shift in one's relationship with it, Dr. Civetti provides a present-focused approach to therapy. Her goal is to empower clients to effectively cope with life's obstacles while balancing acceptance and change. Therapy, as she views it, can be both rewarding and daunting; she urges potential clients to thoughtfully consider the opportunities for growth and healing that come from improving their self-relationship and mindfully embracing the journey ahead.
Specialties
Anxiety Depression
Isabel Bustamante

Isabel Bustamante

Gainesville, FL
MED, CLC
Isabel Bustamante, MEd, CLC, MAPSY, is dedicated to helping clients of all ages—from preteens to elders—navigate the complexities of life. In her sessions, she fosters a collaborative environment where clients feel empowered to express their personal goals, hopes, and dreams. Isabel expertly guides individuals through exploring limiting beliefs and emotions, crafting strategies to overcome obstacles that hinder their fulfillment. With over 15 years of experience as both an educator and mental health specialist, she offers a wealth of proven tools and techniques tailored to reduce stress, manage anxiety, and enhance personal relationships. Isabel believes that the journey to self-improvement begins with self-awareness, mindfulness, and embracing change. She creates a nurturing space for her clients to cultivate their best selves and strengthen their connections with loved ones, all while expressing their true purpose in life. Isabel's approach incorporates a variety of therapeutic modalities, including Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and Emotionally Focused therapy, ensuring a holistic approach to mental health and well-being. Her passion for seeing beauty unfold in even the toughest circumstances makes her an inspiring ally in the pursuit of a more peaceful, productive life.
Specialties
Anxiety
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Jackie Ambrow

Jackie Ambrow

Gainesville, FL
MA, CHT
Jackie Ambrow is a dedicated therapist who helps individuals create breakthroughs to greater health, wealth, relationships, and impact. With a firm belief that a transformation in one area can spark change in all others, Jackie guides her clients to connect the dots, explore new possibilities, and release old patterns that no longer serve them. By tuning into their best inner promptings, her clients find the courage and confidence to pursue their dreams, revealing the almost limitless potential they possess. Jackie's approach combines a variety of holistic tools, including hypnotherapy and Tapping/EFT, intertwined with insights drawn from anthropology, neuroscience, business, franchising, quantum physics, metaphysics, and spirituality. As an applied anthropologist with 25 years of practical experience in solving real-world problems and 15 years in private practice as a certified hypnotherapist and advanced EFT practitioner, she is passionate about helping individuals reveal and harness their own unique genius. Jackie truly understands that every client has everything they need within them to rise to any challenge they face.
Specialties
Anxiety
Sarah Atkinson

Sarah Atkinson

Gainesville, FL
Counselor, EDS
Sarah Atkinson is a compassionate and dedicated licensed marriage and family therapist, as well as a licensed mental health counselor. She is the founder of Change By Choice Inc., a fully Telehealth practice that provides counseling services to individuals, couples, and families aged 12 and above. Sarah’s primary goal is to assist her clients in making meaningful changes that lead to lasting happiness, internal peace, and acceptance. She utilizes a blend of therapeutic styles tailored to each client's individual needs, focusing on areas such as depression, trauma and PTSD, relationship issues, and self-esteem enhancement. With expertise in modalities including EMDR and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Sarah specializes in helping clients navigate complex challenges like anxiety management, eating disorders, OCD, and other severe mental health issues. She is known for her empathetic approach and practical tools, empowering her clients to experience significant positive changes. Sarah looks forward to guiding individuals on their journey of personal transformation. She is licensed to practice in Florida and Colorado.
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Specialties
Depression Eating Disorders Obsessive Compulsive Disorder PTSD/Trauma Relationship Stress

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