Danielle Clark is a licensed mental health counselor in the state of Florida, committed to providing affirming, supportive, and illuminating therapy that helps individuals discover and embrace their most authentic selves. Her therapeutic approach is deeply rooted in building insight, as she believes that understanding oneself is critical for acceptance, which serves as the catalyst for meaningful change. With a passion for helping her clients navigate their journeys, Danielle excels in facilitating personal transformations that foster greater connection and presence in their lives. She brings years of experience working with diverse populations, including adults and elders, addressing challenges such as depression, eating disorders, grief, anxiety, and body image concerns. Danielle believes that every individual deserves to live authentically, free from shame and judgment. For her, authenticity involves embracing emotions fully and unapologetically enjoying life. Danielle is eager to assist clients in exploring what authenticity means for them.

David Cox, EdS, is a compassionate therapist dedicated to supporting men, women, students, and couples in navigating their mental health journeys. His educational background focuses on mental health and trauma, complemented by a PhD internship emphasizing community mental health. David specializes in treating anxiety and stress, utilizing EMDR to address trauma disorders effectively. His client-centered approach emphasizes treating the whole person rather than merely symptoms, leading to significant symptom reduction and enhanced client confidence and focus. Individuals who work with David often report a decrease in their internal burdens, allowing them to live more fully and enjoy improved quality of life. He addresses various anxiety disorders, including those related to relationship challenges, separation, test-taking, public speaking, phobias, and general worry. Additionally, David treats PTSD, panic disorder, OCD, and social anxiety through a focused and strategic lens. By integrating principles of mindfulness, psychodynamic theory, and EMDR, he creates a tailored therapeutic experience. David's extensive background, including three graduate degrees in counseling, mental health, and psychology, equips him with a diverse skill set to assist clients in feeling better. With training in EMDR, he offers effective interventions for managing high stress, anxiety disorders, and trauma.

Alvis Duncan is a dedicated Counselor and registered mental health counselor intern with a passion for helping individuals find their path to growth and an abundant life. His approach to counseling is rooted in wellness, focusing on fostering mind, body, and spiritual well-being among clients. Alvis employs the Interpersonal Process Approach, allowing for a highly adaptable and integrative therapeutic experience. His collaborative style is tailored to meet the unique needs of each client. With expertise in addressing Depression, Anxiety, and marital issues, he provides support to a broad demographic, including adults, couples, adolescents, and families. Alvis also possesses specialized training in treating substance abuse across various age groups. He is excited about the opportunity to connect with clients and navigate the journey together.

Joy Steiner is a registered clinical social worker intern with a Master’s degree in Social Work from FSU. With over 6 years of experience working with youth and clients in Gainesville, she understands that disruptions in routine and unexpected life changes can leave individuals feeling isolated, overwhelmed, and anxious. Joy believes that it takes immense courage to reach out for help and to embrace the possibility of change. She is committed to listening to her clients' stories and supporting them in processing their emotions, both positive and negative. Joy provides strengths-based, interpersonal counseling, focusing on the present moment through an integrative approach that addresses all aspects of well-being. By integrating concepts from existential theory, she helps clients explore their thought and behavior patterns, which may contribute to feelings of anxiety. Joy values the therapeutic relationship as a dynamic learning experience for both her and her clients.

Katie Fields, a Counselor with a PhD and licensed in both Mental Health and Marriage & Family Therapy, dedicates her practice to helping individuals navigate their life journeys with compassion and understanding. She recognizes that life can be filled with challenges, often leading to feelings of anxiety, depression, loneliness, and unworthiness. Through her integrative approach, Katie encourages her clients to look within for healing and self-discovery. She specializes in assisting clients in connecting authentically with themselves and others, fostering deep and meaningful relationships, and healing from trust issues, particularly following infidelity. Katie also provides support for parents, helping them heal their own wounds to be more present for their children. Utilizing modalities such as Internal Family Systems (IFS), EMDR, and a developmental approach enhanced by the Enneagram, she effectively aids in releasing emotional and relational wounds. Additionally, Katie incorporates various metaphysical techniques, including Tarot, Astrology, and Energy Healing, into her practice. With a firm belief that life’s difficulties often stem from unresolved pain, she invites clients to explore their personal narratives, cultivate self-compassion, and recognize when it’s time to enact transformative changes. Emphasizing the importance of personal responsibility, Katie underscores the message that each individual is worthy of care and change in their life.

Sue Frazier Morrow is a compassionate and interactive therapist renowned for her experiential approach to treatment. She creates therapeutic experiences in a safe and supportive environment, helping clients navigate current challenges and deep-rooted patterns of thinking, feeling, and behaving that obstruct the flow of their lives. With deep sensitivity and care, Sue guides clients toward inner wholeness and healing. She places significant emphasis on the mind-body connection, seamlessly incorporating aspects of spirituality and transpersonal development into her healing processes. Drawing from a rich tapestry of conventional wisdom and alternative methods, including hypnotherapy and trance work, Sue utilizes a diverse array of styles and techniques tailored to the specific needs of each client. Her vast experience in providing psychotherapeutic services extends to children, adolescents, adults, families, and couples, assisting them in confronting and resolving issues surrounding mood disorders, stress management, codependency, grief and bereavement, addictions, and trauma.

Deciding to embark on a therapeutic journey is not an easy decision, yet it reflects a commendable act of courage. In a world that often burdens individuals and suggests they should handle their struggles alone, Tracie Frial is here to remind clients that they are not meant to face life's challenges in isolation. With a heartfelt commitment, she honors the opportunity to accompany individuals through the complexities that hinder their ability to live fully and authentically. Tracie employs a positive, strength-based approach in her clinical practice, aiming to help clients achieve their personal goals. With over 10 years of experience, she has successfully guided children, teens, adults, families, and couples through diverse challenges such as depression, anxiety, suicidal thoughts, anger management, relationship conflicts, family dynamics, and communication difficulties. Together, clients and Tracie can embark on a transformative journey toward meaningful change.

At Florida Acupuncture and Counseling, Damita Hartz is dedicated to providing exceptional quality care for every individual. She understands that the physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual aspects of well-being are all interrelated. Every person brings a unique story shaped by life events that can sometimes lead to an imbalance in their lives. Damita works diligently to create personalized treatment plans that support each person's journey back to balance, nurturing the integration of body, mind, and spirit. Her objective is to create a healing environment where clients feel valued and embraced, not just a name on a schedule, but a cherished individual filled with peace and joy. Damita's mission is to offer the highest standard of patient-centered health care, empowering individuals to lead richer lives and achieve their fullest potential. By providing integrative services that blend both Western and Eastern Medicine modalities, she offers Mental Health Counseling, East Asian Medical Diagnosis, Acupuncture, Herbal Medicine, Nutritional Counseling, Lifestyle Modification Recommendations, Gua Sha, and Moxibustion, continually serving the community of Gainesville, Florida with compassion and dedication.

Emily Hoon is a dedicated therapist who specializes in supporting teens, adults, and elders through their mental health journeys. With a focus on mood disorders, anxiety, and relationship issues, she understands the unique challenges that individuals may face at different stages of life. Her expertise encompasses a wide range of general issues, including bipolar disorder, grief, LGBTQ+ matters, and coping skills. Emily employs an array of therapeutic modalities such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), and Emotionally Focused Therapy, ensuring that her approach is tailored to meet the needs of each client. Her warm, compassionate demeanor creates a safe space for individuals and couples to explore their feelings and work towards healing. Through her mindfulness-based practices and relational techniques, Emily guides clients on their paths toward resilience and personal growth, paving the way for enriched mental well-being and fulfilling relationships.

Olivia Houston is a compassionate licensed professional counselor (LPC) in Pennsylvania and a licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) in Florida, dedicated to guiding individuals through their transformative life journeys. With a focus on teens and adults, she specializes in supporting clients navigating major life transitions, including adjustments to college and post-graduate life, as well as personal identity exploration and trauma recovery. Passionate about aiding those struggling with disordered eating and eating disorders, Olivia collaborates as part of a comprehensive treatment team to provide essential support. Her therapeutic approach is grounded in person-centered and humanistic principles, embodying the belief in the healing power of the therapeutic relationship. Integrating techniques from a diverse array of therapy modalities—including Trauma-Focused, EMDR, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT)—Olivia tailors her sessions to meet the unique needs of each client. While she currently resides in Gainesville, Florida, Olivia maintains a strong connection to Pennsylvania, encouraging clients from that area interested in Telehealth to consider her services.

Dawn Obyrne is a dedicated mental health counselor with a PhD, RDN, LDN, and LMHC, committed to fostering health, well-being, life balance, meaningful relationships, and vitality in her clients' lives. Her holistic approach to counseling addresses the whole person—body, mind, spirit, and relationships— to support healing, growth, and personal flourishing. With over 20 years of experience in various settings, including private practice, education, and community, she utilizes her extensive training in Counseling (MA), Exercise Science (MS), Nutrition (PhD, Licensed Nutritionist), and Intuitive Eating (certification) to offer a unique and transformative perspective on mental health. Dawn creates a compassionate and understanding environment where individuals can safely explore their concerns and collaboratively develop insight, knowledge, and skills to initiate meaningful change. Her guidance can lead to greater self-acceptance, forgiveness, improved relationships, and a richer, healthier, and more purposeful life.

Jackie Williams is a registered mental health counselor intern with a genuine passion for supporting individuals of all ages and backgrounds, including veterans, families, and couples. Her expertise lies in providing tailored therapeutic services, utilizing methods such as cognitive behavioral therapy, motivational counseling, family therapy, couples counseling, and reflective therapy. With years of dedicated experience, she has successfully guided clients through a range of challenges, including faith and spirituality, substance abuse, trauma, grief, depression, anxiety, PTSD, marital issues, family dynamics, multicultural challenges, life skills development, and oppositional defiant disorder (ODD). Jackie’s commitment to fostering healing and personal growth makes her a trusted ally for those seeking support.

Kateena James is a compassionate and dedicated therapist who specializes in working with teens and adults facing various challenges, including depression and anxiety. Her academic foundation from Florida State University enhances her nuanced understanding of her clients' needs. With a diverse range of skills, Kateena offers exceptional support in career counseling, grief processing, and coping strategies. She embraces various therapy types, including Christian Counseling, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), tailored to fit individual client needs. Passionate about empowering her clients, she also addresses concerns related to life transitions, stress management, and self-esteem. Kateena's warm and approachable demeanor creates a safe space for individuals to explore their emotions, develop healthier coping mechanisms, and navigate life's complexities. Her commitment to positive psychology and life coaching ensures that clients not only heal but thrive on their journey toward personal growth.