Healing Solutions We Provide

Individual Mental Health Counseling

Individual Counseling is available to address a wide range of mental health issues including depression, anxiety, ADD, grief, PTSD, and life changes. We work with LGBTQ+ issues and are respectful of all forms of gender interpretation. Our therapists draw from years of experience using a variety of intervention techniques to meet each of our client’s unique needs.

Behavior Therapy

Behavior therapy is a collaborative approach in which the therapist works with families to develop and implement various interventions designed to facilitate growth and change. Our behavior therapists meet with families and provide services in the home, school, daycare, or camp setting. Remember,change begins with you!

Couple’s Counseling

First Coast Behavior Solutions is proud to offer counseling based on the Gottman Method of Relationship Therapy. Call for an appointment today!

Family Therapy

Our clinicians assist families in addressing problems and identifying stressors in their relationships to form stronger, more supportive bonds whether it be between parents, children, siblings, or any combination of these.

Hypnotherapy and EMDR

Hypnotherapy and Eye Movement Desensitization and Retraining are therapeutic tools used to identify and treat anxiety and trauma related disorders.

Separate Yet Together: Families Are Forever

We understand that parent separation and divorce can be a difficult time, and we are here to help families navigate through that process by providing the Separate Yet Together Parenting Class.  This court-approved course is mandated for parents with minor children involved in Family Court for purposes of divorce, establishing paternity, and Family/Parenting planning.  Our course is child and family-focused to assist with improving co-parent communication while ensuring the best interest of the child(ren) is held paramount.

 

Active Parenting Training – Therapeutic Family and Sibling Visitation

FCBS offers two distinct Parent Training Curriculum – Active Parenting and Family Nurturing,- both of which are evidenced based programs. The programs address difficult areas like teen parenting, parenting after divorce, step parenting and special parenting issues such as incarcerated parents and families involved in dependency. These positive parenting approaches teach proven effective parenting strategies to help maintain and strengthen families. The Parenting Program also offers coached and sibling supervised visitation to assist family members in strengthening their relationship with each other. Intensive therapeutic visitations are offered in which approaches, conducted by a therapist, are utilized to assist families with dysfunctional dynamics.

Family Focused Anger Management

Our approach to Anger Management is unique to the area and is designed to not only address the aggression displayed by the individual referred, but the environment in which they may have learned to express their frustrations as well. By teaching every member of the household to identify their stressors and to use appropriate coping and de-escalation skills, the likelihood of growth and change increases exponentially.

Tutoring

Academic tutoring is provided by Florida certified teachers and is available for all students including those struggling with attention and behavior issues that interfere with learning. 

Respite

Day respite is available for up to three children* by therapists who have been fingerprinted, have passed Level I Background screenings, and have received specialized training from licensed mental health clinicians.

*Children with high magnitude or aggressive behaviors may require additional providers to ensure the health and safety of all the children in the home.

Family Focused Anger Management

Our approach to Anger Management is unique to the area and is designed to not only address the aggression displayed by the individual referred, but the environment in which they may have learned to express their frustrations as well. By teaching every member of the household to identify their stressors and to use appropriate coping and de-escalation skills, the likelihood of growth and change increases exponentially.

Clinical Supervision

Qualified Supervisors for both RMHCI’s and RCSWI’s are available to assist these interns obtain the clinical contact and supervision hours required by the Florida DOH for licensure in their respective fields.

Staff In-Service and Trainings

Our clinicians are available for in-service trainings on a variety of developmental, behavioral, and psycho-educational topics. We would be happy to collaborate with your organization to tailor the curriculum to create topic and audience specific trainings. Please contact our office for further information or to speak with a clinical trainer.

Specialized Trauma and Abuse Counseling

Trauma and abuse can take many forms, and their effects on children and adults alike can be debilitating. Addressing these issues requires that the therapist have extensive knowledge and experience in this area of need in order to better support clients in their journey towards healing.

How Do I Know if Therapy is Right for Me?

Asking for help can be the first step to finding the peace you are looking for. At First Coast Behavior Solutions, we partner with you in finding the plan that works best for you. When a child or adult struggles in today’s world, it imapacts them everywhere. We focus on finding the root cause of your pain, whether it be emotional, environmental, behavioral, or circumstantial. Together, we can help you find your way back to the peace you once knew.

FAQ’s

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Do you accept insurance?

We currently accept insurance for counseling services only. We accept Tricare, Military One Source, VA/Optum, Aetna, Cigna, EAP options, and Florida Blue.

How long are the therapy sessions?

Therapy sessions are typically 50 minutes long unless your individual case requires more time or attention.

How long is the parenting class?

The Separate Yet Together Parenting class is scheduled to be a 4-hour court-ordered class. This time may vary based on participation and attendance.

Are you still doing in-person sessions during COVID?

Unless there is a safety risk for you or our staff, we prefer therapy sessions occur in person. This allows you and your therapist to build better rapport, and is especially vital if it is your first time meeting. Once the relationship is established, virtual sessions can be provided if there is a COVID-related reason for doing so. Life changes quickly for all of us, so feel free to contact our office directly if you have questions about this or any other topic.

What is your office doing to protect clients from COVID?

For everyone’s safety, a mask or face covering is required while in our office unless indicated otherwise. Feel free to contact us directly if you have questions or concerns about our current safety measures. The well-being of our staff and clients alike is our top priority.

Get In Touch

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Call

904-200-7979

Fax

 904-485-8885

Address

2317 Blanding Boulevard
Suite 102
Jacksonville, Florida 32210

Hours

Mon-Fri: 8am-6pm
Sat: By appointment only
Sun: Closed