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Mental Health Role: Founder of Mental Health and Art Therapy LLC and Brain Health Center Miami, Counselor, MA, PhD (c) in Applied Psychophysiology

Credential Type: License LMHC

License State: Florida

License Number: MH18239

License Expiration Date: 2027-03

Education:

MA: Lesley University MA

PhD: Saybrook University - Mind Body Medicine - Applied Neuroscience

Many people come to therapy not because something is "wrong" with them, but because they're ready for something different. I believe that most people who seek support aren't broken, they're brave. They've decided that something needs to shift, and they're willing to do the work to get there.

Whether you're navigating past trauma, breaking patterns that no longer serve you, or working through negative self-talk, you don't have to figure it out alone.

I'm Joanna Saint Jacques, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with experience working with children and adults across a range of life experiences. My approach is warm, direct, and deeply collaborative. We work together to explore what's holding you back and create space for real, lasting change.

Very empathic, resilient, welcoming and non judgmental.

As a therapist for 8 years, I believe anything can be accomplished through the right therapeutic approach. It is not about fitting a client into a mold but creating a mold that fits the client. Through this journey, the client is the artist, sculptor, and visionary that recreates the new and repairs the old.

I provide compassionate, faith-integrated counseling for Christian women seeking help with depression, anxiety, relationship problems, rejection, low self-esteem, emotional wounds, and narcissistic or emotionally abusive relationships.

My approach integrates Christian faith with evidence-based counseling, including spiritually informed CBT and DBT principles. I help women understand the connection between thoughts, emotions, behaviors, relationships, trauma, and spiritual beliefs while learning practical skills for healing and healthy change.

Areas of focus include:

• Depression and anxiety
• Relationship difficulties
• Narcissistic abuse and emotionally abusive relationships
• Rejection and abandonment wounds
• Low self-esteem and shame
• Codependency and people-pleasing
• Trauma bonds and unhealthy attachment
• Boundaries and assertiveness
• Emotional and spiritual abuse
• Divorce and relationship recovery
• Stress and emotional overwhelm
• Identity and self-worth
• Christian faith and emotional healing

My practice is fully virtual, serving clients throughout Alabama, Florida, Georgia, South Carolina, and Nevada. I begin sessions with prayer and include biblical integration, along with practical tools and worksheets to support growth between sessions.

Visit www.growingingrace.life to explore video resources, or reach out by email at [email protected] with questions. I’d be honored to support your healing.

Individual therapy only.

I offer a compassionate, honest, supportive and tailored approach to individuals and families seeking therapy. I connect with a diverse population of individuals, from all walks of life and varying ages who suffer from depression, anxiety, trauma and family conflict.

I work with individuals facing anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, ADHD, OCD, trauma-related disorders, insomnia, and substance use disorders. Many of my patients come to treatment feeling overwhelmed, emotionally exhausted, or discouraged after struggling with symptoms that interfere with their relationships, work, school, or daily life. Whether you're seeking care for the first time or looking for a fresh approach after previous treatments haven't provided the results you hoped for, I'm here to help.

My approach begins with listening. I take time to understand your story, your goals, and the factors that contribute to your mental health. Together, we'll develop a personalized treatment plan that may include medication management, psychoeducation, lifestyle strategies, and brief therapeutic interventions. I believe in shared decision-making, ensuring you understand your options and feel confident in every step of your care.