Saint Augustine Beach, FL Local Support & Community Resources

Michelle Mcglamery, LCSW, is a dedicated clinical social worker who has been helping clients transform their lives since 1994. Those seeking assistance often find themselves ready to embrace change, and Michelle is committed to improving her clients' quality of life through practical solutions for real-life challenges. As a solution-focused therapist, she incorporates evidence-based practices to guide individuals and families in achieving their desired goals. Her services include individual and family counseling, alcohol and drug assessments, anger assessments, and certified Aggression Replacement Training (ART). Currently, she offers Telehealth sessions in Florida and Georgia. Michelle also provides LCSW supervision for individuals and groups, ensuring a supportive environment for personal and professional growth.

Dr. Alexandra Whitney, a Somatic Experiencing Practitioner, PhD in East-West Psychology, and Biodynamic Cranial Sacral Therapist, offers clients a holistic approach to overcoming mind-body challenges related to chronic stress and trauma. Each Somatic Experiencing session serves as a path toward wholeness, awakening clients' inherent health by restoring the regulation of their nervous systems. Since 2018, she has collaborated with Dr. Peter A. Levine and Somatic Experiencing International (SEI) as a Training Assistant and Retreat Director, where they developed an innovative Somatic Experiencing retreat protocol specifically for military veterans and the general public. Utilizing Somatic Experiencing techniques, Dr. Whitney empowers clients to release trauma and stress, achieve emotional balance, and alleviate chronic stress responses such as anxiety, depression, and pain. Together, they cultivate resilience in the nervous system, leading to enhanced well-being, greater life satisfaction, and freedom from discomfort. In these challenging times, Dr. Whitney emphasizes the importance of support and self-care, dedicating her practice to being a source of assistance for those seeking healing. Her goal is to alleviate suffering, promote well-being, and help clients reach their health and wellness aspirations.