Accelerated Experiential Dynamic Psychotherapy (AEDP) Therapists in Jacksonville, FL

Do anxiety, irritability, negative feelings, or self-doubt weigh you down? Maybe you've been to therapy before and even understand why you feel the way you do, but insight alone hasn't been enough to shift your situation. Transformation comes from experience, not just knowing, and it should be something you can feel. My work is experiential and collaborative, helping you explore what's below the surface and access your inner strength and resilience. If you’re tired of chasing a sense of peace that always feels just out of reach, I’d love to help you find something real and lasting.

Recovering from PTSD and trauma can feel intimidating, especially when painful memories of abuse begin to surface. My role as a therapist is to provide a safe, steady, and compassionate space where you can begin to process what happened and discover that healing is possible. We can also work together to build healthier coping skills that support recovery and help reduce reliance on addictive behaviors. You do not have to face this alone—take the first step toward healing today.

I love helping my clients become the best versions of themselves. By helping them clear their limiting beliefs and healing their past traumas, they are able to shift their perspectives and create more fulfilling lives.

Life is hard—and when we dare to really live, it can leave us overwhelmed, exhausted, or quietly hurting. I don’t believe this means something is wrong with you; I believe it means you’re human. Whether you’re longing to feel more at home in yourself, struggling in a relationship that matters deeply, or navigating a season of transition or loss, therapy can offer a steady place to pause and make sense of what you’re carrying. My work with individuals, couples, and families is grounded in presence, honesty, and compassion, helping you reconnect with the wisdom, strength, and love that already live within you. Sometimes we don’t need fixing—we need a trusted guide and a safe space to remember who we are. If you’re here, it tells me you’ve been open, and openness often comes with wounds. I would be honored to walk alongside you as we gently explore your story and open new possibilities for peace, clarity, and a more fully lived life.

Jacksonville is home to one of the largest U.S. Navy installations in the country, making it a city with outsized demand for therapists who specialize in military trauma, PTSD, deployment-related adjustment, and military family dynamics. The city's sprawling geography and car-dependent layout can contribute to social isolation, and therapists here frequently address loneliness, relationship issues, and depression tied to the challenges of building community in a dispersed city. Baptist Health and UF Health Jacksonville provide institutional mental health resources alongside a growing private practice community. Many Jacksonville therapists offer telehealth to reach clients spread across Duval County's wide geography.

Gender ID

	50%	Male
	50%	Female

Session Type

	75%	In Person and Online
	25%	Online Only

Top Specialties

75%	Depression
75%	Anxiety or Fears
50%	Spirituality
50%	LGBTQ+ Issues
50%	Stress
50%	Codependency
50%	Trauma and PTSD

Ages Served

100%	Adult
50%	Young Adult
25%	Senior
25%	Children

Client Focus

50%	Men
25%	LGBTQ+
25%	Women

Accelerated Experiential Dynamic Psychotherapy (AEDP) therapists in Jacksonville, Florida FL

Lauren Palumbo

Center for Authentic Life & Relationship, LLC

Pamela Silsby-Sharkey

Jamie Roach