Contemplative Psychotherapy therapists in Jacksonville, Florida FL

We provide support for a wide range of mental disorders and common mental health issues at our Ellie Mental Health Clinic in Ocoee. No matter your concerns, your compassionate Ellie therapist will provide you with the non-judgmental care you deserve. Listed below are our team of therapists: * Josef Kevin Hardwick, MDIV, MS, MCAP, QS, LMFT, LICSW, Clinical Director; * Natasha Ramnauth, MA, LMHC, LMFT, QS, Clinical Manager; * Tynise Brandon, MA, Registered MHC Intern, Clinical Care Coordinator, * Brett Vitkun, MA, LMHC, Outpatient Therapist; * Lauren Gulla, MS, LMHC, Outpatient Therapist; * Fransheska Cardona-Leon, MSW, LCSW, Outpatient Therapist; * Ivette Vega, MEd, LMHC, Outpatient Therapist;  

Let me help you find an authentic drive for transformation. You deserve quality of life, fulfilling work and meaningful relationships. Through Philosophical Counseling, Spiritual Direction or Life Coaching, you are acquire inner understanding, emotional intelligence and experience healing.  

I am honoured to collaborate with individuals on a global scale who are fiercely committed to their path of healing and growth; I am deeply grateful for the trust bestowed upon me in guiding this sacred journey of transformation. With an extensive background of over 17,000 hours engaged directly with clients—spanning individuals, couples, families, and groups—I've steered countless souls through the complexities of mental health challenges and propelled them toward realizing their personal growth aspirations. At the core of my practice lies a client-centred approach intricately woven with threads of emotional healing and personal development. My expertise extends to a dynamic spectrum of therapeutic modalities, including experiential and existential methods, and a versatile toolkit encompassing CBT, DBT, gestalt, psychodrama, internal family systems, trauma-centered interventions, and more. This ensures each person receives a meticulously tailored approach to their unique journey. Firm in my conviction that, with unwavering commitment and the proper support, the vast tapestry of human suffering can be unravelled, I am passionately devoted to facilitating this transformative process. This isn't merely a profession—it's a calling. Together, let's embark on a journey of profound change, unlocking the doors to your fullest potential and inner peace with power and grace.  

I'm a Flagler College alumnus ('95) and recently moved back to Saint Augustine with my wife and our three children. I've started my own practice, Elbow Tree Christian Counseling, because I wanted to paint the walls my own color, bring my dog to the office and wear flip flops!  

Thanks for stopping to look at my page! I am a licensed psychologist who loves to work with clients who are working through life changes, issues related to identity, career and work issues, anxiety and depression, relationship experiences among monogamous, poly/ENM/CNM people, LGBTQIA+ clients, and more. For both those who are new to therapy, and those who've had lots of experience, I try to build a supportive, respectful, and compassionate environment where we have the opportunity to explore solutions to problems as they uniquely impact your life.