Trauma and PTSD therapists & psychiatrists in Jacksonville, FL

Clients should know that I am a board-certified Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with over 20 years of healthcare experience, including extensive work in inpatient psychiatric stabilization, crisis services, and dual-diagnosis treatment. I provide compassionate, evidence-based psychiatric care to individuals, couples, and families across the lifespan.

My practice is grounded in creating a safe, supportive, and nonjudgmental environment where clients feel heard, respected, and empowered. I am deeply committed to helping clients improve their emotional well-being, strengthen resilience, and achieve greater balance and fulfillment in their lives.

Provider with rich career progression spanning nursing, hospice care, and psychiatric care. Beginning her career as a registered nurse, Xiomara developed a deep understanding of patient care across diverse clinical settings before specializing in psychiatric mental health. Her experience in hospice care cultivated a profound appreciation for the emotional and psychological dimensions of health. As a psychiatric supervisor, she has mentored emerging clinicians while maintaining her own evidence-based clinical practice. Xiomara's approach combines clinical expertise with genuine empathy.

If you find yourself constantly overwhelmed by "what-ifs", emotionally drained by workplace demands, or feeling disconnected from your relationships, your body and mind are telling you it's time for a pause. Anxiety, grief, and burnout often make life feel like a daily survival test rather than a life you actually get to live.

As a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) and a Certified Employee Assistance Professional (CEAP), I specialize in helping adults navigate anxiety, depression, grief, relationship challenges, substance abuse, and workplace/career difficulties.

My practice is entirely online, offering you a highly accessible, convenient, and confidential space to focus on your well-being. I'm deeply passionate about what I do - getting to truly listen to your story, hear where you're coming from, and serve as a dedicated, supportive figure in your corner.

When I'm not working with clients, I'm usually following my favorite sports teams, diving into my passion for music, and spending time with my wife and our pets. I look forward to partnering with you on your wellness journey!

~Meliorism- the belief that the world gets better; the belief that humans can improve the world. --This is not only the name of my practice, Meliorism Counseling LLC, but it's a core value I truly believe in. Using a focus on relationships, I work with individuals, couples, and families to obtain a sense of overall well-being and balance. As a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and Qualified Supervisor in the State of Florida I have had the privilege to work in the dependency system, child advocacy setting, not-for-profit sector and private agencies. Services are available in office or through teletherapy.

Dr. Jennifer Prada-Moreno obtained her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from St. Thomas University, where she attended on a full-ride scholarship for volleyball. She then went on to pursue her Master of Arts in Mental Health Counseling from Trinity International University and graduated Cum Laude with honors. She is bilingual with English and Spanish.

She completed her Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology with a concentration in crisis and trauma at Regent University while developing her dissertation on the impact of shame on trafficking survivors. Her clinical background has helped her fulfill multiple roles in the mental health and substance abuse field, including therapeutic and administrative/managerial work.

Her professional experience includes substance abuse treatment centers, domestic violence shelters, the Office of Refugee and Resettlement, Emergency Management from the Dept. of Homeland Security, day treatment programs, and the justice system.

Her expertise includes individual therapy, family therapy, group therapy, marriage counseling, crisis interventions, trauma work, and various treatment modalities that allow her to help those seeking a life of sobriety.

She is dedicated to helping others overcome their addiction and obtain recovery one step at a time.