Trauma therapy in Jacksonville, FL

Elizabeth Chouindard is a certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with 15 years of healthcare experience in psychiatric and ER/trauma settings. She cares for patients across the lifespan and supports children, teens, adults, and seniors dealing with behavioral issues, mental stress, life transitions, grief, depression, anxiety, and bipolar disorder. Elizabeth strives to build genuine connections with those open to change and tailors treatment to each individual, focusing on lifestyle, wellness, and mental health.

Elizabeth has a Master of Science in Nursing from Walden University. While medication management is a valuable tool, she also integrates holistic approaches to support overall well-being. Elizabeth’s approach is rooted in patience, trust, and communication, ensuring everyone feels supported in their journey toward improved mental health and quality of life.

Seeking mental health care can feel overwhelming, but Elizabeth is here to help. With compassionate, personalized care, she is ready to support and empower you to take control of your well-being. Reach out—you’re not alone.

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 17 years of experience as a mental health provider. I have worked in diverse settings, including schools, clinics, hospitals, and private practice. I specialize in supporting clients experiencing depression, anxiety, and life transitions. I also have experience with loss, military life, adoption, elder care, and parenting. In my practice, I focus on meeting people where they are and guiding them to discover what they want their lives to look like. I believe in helping clients build confidence, resilience, and hope as they take meaningful steps toward their goals.

I earned my Master’s in Social Work from West Virginia University. My training and education have provided me with a strong foundation in evidence-based practices. I use an eclectic approach that incorporates cognitive behavioral therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, and mindfulness-based interventions.

I am here to listen and support you through the challenges you are facing. Together, we can identify your goals and create realistic steps to achieve them. My goal is to help you manage overwhelm, gain clarity, and find renewed energy so that you can get back to enjoying your life in meaningful and fulfilling ways.

Elizabeth Kulikov is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with 3 years of experience who loves hearing others’ stories. She works with individuals, couples, and families of all ages dealing with concerns including anxiety, depression, ADHD, life transitions, sexual abuse, grief, and personality disorders. Elizabeth seeks to help people uncover self-defeating thought patterns, stop self-sabotaging behaviors, and heal the wounds of past trauma and abuse. She believes that when we do not receive the consistency, nurturing, and instruction we need and deserve as children, it creates deficits that can be rectified and healed.

Elizabeth received her Master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from the University of North Florida. She draws heavily on cognitive behavioral, strengths-based, and dialectical behavioral therapy modalities. Elizabeth leverages clients' strengths to help them solve their problems.

What are you going through? What have you been through? How is your life different now than you would like it to be? Elizabeth loves helping people see things through new perspectives and looks forward to working with you to make positive changes!

Sam Nelson is a Registered Mental Health Counselor Intern with over 3 years of experience in the mental health field. She has worked with children, teens, and adults with a range of clinical concerns including anxiety, depression, ADHD, OCD, borderline personality disorder, behavioral addictions, and trauma.

Sam received her Master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from the University of North Florida. She draws from evidence-based therapy modalities such as cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, exposure and response prevention, motivational interviewing, play therapy, EMDR, and expressive arts techniques.

Sam believes the first step to feeling better lies in accepting ourselves as we are in this moment so that we can identify areas for growth and make positive changes. Everyone faces challenges and deserves the support to get through them! Sam would appreciate the opportunity to walk alongside you on your journey toward healing.

Julouse Etienne is a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN), and Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) in the state of Florida. She has experience working with individuals who have various mental health concerns including depression, anxiety and self-esteem issues. Julouse also provides spiritual support if the patient requires it.

She says that while she wants to be able to provide whatever her patient needs, she cannot do that if the patient does not reach out. It is her job to make every patient feel confident and secure with themselves and their lives, so she wants to be able to help in every way possible — the only way to do so is if the patient reaches out and informs her of their needs.

As a spiritual woman of color, Julouse understands the issues of inequality and finding one's true purpose. She plans to help the patient not only by prescribing but also by providing emotional and spiritual support when needed.

I am a Registered Clinical Social Work Intern with 11 years of experience focusing on family systems, trauma-focused therapy, and counseling for children, adolescents, and young adults. My work is grounded in compassion, cultural awareness, and a deep understanding of how early life experiences shape emotional development. I bring extensive experience in case management and behavioral health, supporting clients navigating mental health challenges and emotional struggles with empathy and professionalism.

I hold a Master’s in Social Work from Florida State University. My approach is client-centered, strength-based, and trauma-informed, helping clients identify their goals, develop resilience, and heal at their own pace. I create a collaborative, safe space that fosters trust, self-awareness, and lasting emotional growth.

I know opening up can be hard, but when you’re ready, I’m here to help you explore what’s on your mind in a safe and supportive way. My goal is to empower you to build the tools and confidence needed to navigate life’s challenges. I look forward to connecting and supporting you on your healing journey.

Elsa Juall is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with the state of Florida. Elsa has years of experience and a passion for collaborating with families and LGBTQIA+ youth. She specializes in supporting adolescents, adults with LGBTQIA+ identities, and/or those who are suffering from anxiety, depression, trauma, coping skills, and major life transitions.

Elsa completed her Master's degree in Social Work at the University of North Florida and maintains a certification in Animal-Assisted Therapies in Counseling (AAT-C). Elsa utilizes collaborative, strengths-based (SBT), mindfulness-based, cognitive behavioral (CBT), solutions-focused (SFT), and emotionally-focused (EFT) approaches to therapy. She also integrates expressive arts and motivational interviewing (MI) techniques into the clinical setting.

While we all endure challenges in life, Elsa is confident that she is able to support you in optimizing your resiliency. By building upon personal strengths and the authentic self, Elsa is committed to helping you meet your goals in order to live the fulfilling life that you deserve.

Goulnissa Outechova is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with 17 years of experience in the field. Goulnissa works with clients of different ages and her main focus is helping families and children cope with their challenges, including anxiety, depression, ADHD, trauma, stress, interpersonal relationships, communication skills, and parenting.

Goulnissa Outechova was educated in Russia and obtained her master’s degree in education and psychology. She continued her studies in the U.S. to meet the educational criteria for Licensure in Mental Health in the state of Florida. Goulnissa got licensed in the state of Florida in 2013.

Goulnissa will work with you on achieving your therapeutic goals by providing the necessary tools and skills.

Sha-Londa Neely is a Registered Mental Health Counselor Intern with 3 years of experience in the mental health field. She is highly dedicated to helping adolescents, adults, and couples navigate difficult situations and triumph over them. Her areas of expertise include anxiety, depression, grief, stress, trauma, self-esteem, women's issues, and life transitions. She aims to empower her clients and help them embrace their most authentic selves.

Sha-Londa completed her Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Jacksonville University. Her life and professional experiences equipped her with the necessary tools to support and guide her clients to achieve their goals. She provides a safe, judgment-free environment for her clients to share and explore who they are or want to become.

As we navigate this unpredictable world, we all encounter challenges we may need help working through. Sha-Londa is committed to helping you navigate those challenges and accompanying you on your journey to wholeness and fulfillment. If you are ready to address your concerns and/or regain control of your life, schedule an appointment with her today!

Anton Georgiev is a culturally diverse, board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC) focused on a holistic treatment approach. Anton began his psychiatric career in 2013 working for River Point Behavioral Health and Memorial Hospital, both major inpatient psychiatric facilities in Jacksonville, Florida. Since 2019 Anton has been gaining experience as an outpatient psychiatric resident, while retaining his inpatient nurse duties. His experience includes the emergency stabilization psychiatric unit, addiction unit, geriatric psychiatry, and adolescence psychiatry. In addition to direct inpatient and outpatient care, Anton has 5 years of experience as a group therapy leader as part of his registered nurse duties while working in Memorial Hospital. 

Anton completed his Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) at Florida State College of Jacksonville and his Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) and PMHNP at Eastern Kentucky University. Anton is a strong supporter of incorporating therapy into client treatment, for its potential to unlock the previously unused or forgotten abilities to self-manage and control feelings, reactions, emotions, and fears. He accepts the benefits of alternative and complementary treatments in his client’s ongoing efforts to be a well-balanced person. He is aware of his client’s personal choice of treatment and their cultural and spiritual beliefs, which have the potential to greatly affect the treatment and the therapeutic relationship between provider and patient. 

Anton’s goal is to treat the whole person, giving each individual tailored and personalized care, specific to their culture, lifestyle, belief system, and capacity. He is a firm believer in the philosophy of “sound mind-sound body”, therefore his care explores the connection between psychiatric and medical aspects. Anton invests the time to explain, educate, and provide his clients with all of the needed information to make the best possible choice. He understands that a treatment is never static; it is an ongoing and highly dynamic process, involving honest communication and effort from both provider and client.

Kesha Sterling is a Registered Mental Health Counselor Intern with over 3 years of experience. She specializes in assisting adults who have a range of concerns including depression, anxiety, panic disorders, relationship issues, and addiction, as well as mood and personality disorders. Kesha has expertise in working with the addiction population, women, and couples.

Kesha received her Master of Science in Psychology from the University of Phoenix and is pursuing her doctoral degree. She utilizes a variety of clinical approaches that are personalized for client-specific needs including cognitive behavioral therapy, psychoeducational therapy, mindfulness-based methods, and motivational interviewing.

Kesha is committed to partnering with clients and helping them navigate their mental landscapes and address emotional disorders that affect their lives. She believes that we are only limited when we limit ourselves. If you are ready to begin, schedule an appointment with Kesha today!

Ashley Tucker is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Licensed Clinical Addictions Specialist with over 10 years of experience in the mental health field. She is passionate about helping adults address their unique challenges and live more fulfilled lives. Ashley specializes in working with clients to manage their depression, anxiety, substance use concerns, and grief/loss/trauma, as well as help adults overcome major life transitions. Ashley is originally from Panama City, FL but grew up in Morehead City, NC, completing her Bachelor of Social Work at North Carolina State University and her Master of Social Work at East Carolina University.

Her personal experience and professional experience working as a therapist and in mobile crisis has helped her provide clients resources and coping skills as they overcome challenges. Ashley utilizes many treatment approaches including dialectical behavioral (DBT), motivational interviewing, strength-based, and cognitive behavioral therapies (CBT).

Throughout life, we all go through many changes and challenges that can test us emotionally and physically. Ashley would be honored to work with you to help support you as well as provide you with tools to help you overcome life’s many challenges. If you are ready to overcome such challenges to be the best version of yourself, schedule an appointment today.

Raina Smith is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with over 2 years of experience in the mental health field. She is passionate about helping children, teens, parents, and families address their unique challenges and help them live more fulfilled lives. Raina specializes in autism, anxiety, anger, behavioral issues, and parenting struggles.

Raina Smith completed her Master's degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Jacksonville University. Raina utilizes different treatment approaches including cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), acceptance commitment therapy (ACT), mindfulness, and cinema therapy. Cinema therapy allows clients to learn more about themselves and gain a whole new perspective by exploring storylines and connecting to characters.

Life brings about challenges that can be difficult to manage. Raina is confident that she can support you and your family while creating a safe and unique space tailored to your needs and goals. If you are ready to take the next steps, schedule an appointment with her today.

I am a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with 2 years of experience in the mental health field. In my practice, I provide care for individuals facing a range of challenges, including anxiety, depression, post-traumatic stress disorder, and other mood or behavioral health concerns. I am dedicated to offering compassionate, evidence-based support to help clients improve their mental well-being and achieve lasting change.

I earned my Master’s in Nursing from Florida State University, where I strengthened my clinical expertise and commitment to delivering individualized care. My training emphasized evidence-based treatment approaches, which I continue to integrate into my practice to provide effective and meaningful support for clients.

I view therapy as a collaborative journey and strive to create a safe, welcoming environment where clients feel heard, supported, and empowered. My goal is to help individuals explore challenges, build resilience, and develop strategies that foster emotional health and personal growth.

Dr. Jennifer Richie, DNP is a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC) and Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP-C). She is passionate about providing quality compassionate and comprehensive mental health services to adolescents and adults. Jennifer possesses strong clinical skills enhanced by her natural ability to build rapport with patients and families. Her background includes child and adolescent psychiatry, adult psychiatry, and addiction medicine.

She earned her Doctorate in Nursing Practice at Chamberlain University, her graduate degree at Georgetown University, and her undergraduate degree at Drexel University. She follows evidence-based guidelines blended with clinical experience, personal observation, and intuition.

As a PMHNP, Jennifer’s role is multifaceted, including managing care in inpatient and outpatient settings, executive leadership, working as a mental health advocate, and providing therapy. She has a deep interest in the prevention of mental illness and promoting mental wellness.