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Are you entering a new phase of life but feel lost? Maybe you are starting college, navigating parenthood for the first time, or finding yourself in a new city where you don't quite have your bearings yet. It feels like everyone else has it figured out, so why can’t you? The truth is you can and I would love to walk through this journey with you!

I specialize in working with teens, young adults, as well as new moms. I have a passion for helping my clients learn how to treat themselves with the same compassion that they would a close friend.

My interest in counseling grew from my own work recovering from childhood trauma, PTSD, and anxiety. I focus on mindfulness based counseling. Therapy can help you achieve a more fulfilling life and relationships. Therapy is a unique relationship, where you as a client can be completely open and honest. The most important factor in the success of therapy is your connection and relationship with your therapist.

Hi, I’m Alvis — a Licensed Mental Health Counselor based in Gainesville, FL.

Before counseling, I spent years in the health and fitness industry in New York City, helping clients who felt stuck or overmatched in their goals. I later trained in spiritual wellness at St. Andrew’s Church here in Gainesville. Both experiences taught me the same lesson: real growth means working with mind, body, and spirit together. It brings me immense joy to see my clients go from stuck to flourishing.

I work with adults, couples, families, adolescents, and college students.

I specialize in anxiety, depression, substance abuse, codependency, family and couples counseling, and life transitions.

I'm Kathleen, and I am a mental health counselor and trained Somatic Experiencing Practitioner (SEP) that helps people to heal trauma using a blend talk therapy and embodiment practices. My approach is trauma-informed, meaning I prioritize your safety and empowerment throughout our work together. I am trained in various modalities, including somatic therapy for releasing trauma held in the body and regulating the nervous system, Internal Family Systems (IFS) for understanding your inner world with compassion, and talk therapy to explore emotional patterns and self-beliefs. I also offer psychoeducation to help you better understand anxiety, stress, and trauma. My ultimate goal is to support you on your personal journey towards healing, growth, and overall well-being.

I am a licensed psychologist with 20 years of experience providing therapy to adults. I specialize in helping people feel more confident in themselves and in their relationships.

People often work with me in times of change such as a break up or a new relationship, job stress, parenting, or a new stage in life. I also enjoy working with women experiencing perinatal issues and caregivers/care partners of loved ones with dementia or Alzheimer's Disease.

I am Sarah and I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and Certified School Counselor in Florida. My 19 years of clinical experience have given me opportunity to work with a diverse population and in various therapeutic settings from Residential treatment, outpatient, to in-home therapy. These experiences have shaped me both personally and professionally. I have experience working with children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families. Although I have had opportunities to help clients work through different needs, I have a wealth of experience particularly working with clients who have experienced trauma, those experiencing anxiety and depression, difficulty with relationships and communication, difficulty managing stress or stressful events, families who are currently going through the adoption process, and helping parents to build healthy, secure attachments to their children.

I believe therapy should be a safe, supportive space where you can be yourself without judgment. I take a warm, compassionate, and collaborative approach, meeting you where you are and working together to understand what you’re experiencing and what you want to change. I know that reaching out for therapy can feel difficult, and I want my clients to feel heard, respected, and comfortable being honest. My goal is to help you gain insight, develop practical tools, and feel more confident navigating life and relationships.