Anxiety and depression therapists and psychiatrists in Bradenton, FL

I'm a retired veteran, have been working as a social worker/therapist since 2004, and have been in private practice since 2017. I have extensive and successful experience helping people with trauma/PTSD, relationships, boundaries, emotions, domestic violence, sexual trauma, substance abuse, grief, parenting, and more.

I have 12 years’ experience counseling all backgrounds and ages including men, women, mothers, professionals, veterans, and teens who have dealt with anxiety, depression, addiction, family and career issues, etc. My clients often tell me that I have a unique way of explaining ideas and perspectives to them that makes it easy for them to understand and apply.

I had the opportunity to experience travel by serving in the military for 22 years. After returning home-Florida I went to school and graduated from Webster University with master's in counseling, Attended Argosy University with Doctorate in Education, Counseling, and Supervision. Populations I have served --women and men with transition and life altering events, substance use, domestic violence and women issues.

I've worked with Active-duty service members, spouses and Veterans, men and women leaving prison and teens at Job Corps.

I have worked at the Women's Center of Jacksonville, Hubbard House, River Region, Gainesville Psychiatric Clinic and Northeast Florida Women Veteran Inc.

Since COVID I've had the pleasure of working remotely.

I am an Army Veteran, Lifelong learner, Adjunct Professor, traveler, and adventurer. I enjoy learning and creating new projects, enjoy playing monopoly with family, board games and chess.

In the words of Kawhi Leonard "I'm a fun guy". I take therapy very seriously but I'm also very chill and friendly.

Reach me directly at [email protected] to schedule a consult or appt.

I also accept Medicare, AmBetter, UMR and United plans.

https://care.tavahealth.com/providers/jessica-gaffney

Therapy is a healing of the past, UNFOLDING OF THE PRESENT AND gift for your future. You will see growth from day one.

l have been practicing for over 20 years. Listening to my clients and helping them navigate this increasingly complex world is my starting point. In therapy, I meet you where you are to help you look inward to find yourself and your strength.

I have been an LCSW for over 15 years, and anxiety is where I do my deepest work..the racing thoughts, the physical tension, the constant "what if" that won't quiet down. I also work with clients navigating depression, major life changes, grief and divorce. But if anxiety is running the show in your life, that is exactly where I want to start.