Jacksonville Counseling Services

Jacksonville Counseling Services We seek to strengthen all types of families and individuals with counseling informed by a Christian

✨ Meet Amaranda Sakamoto, LCSW ✨Amaranda brings a wealth of experience working with clients ages 5–91 across diverse set...
03/24/2026

✨ Meet Amaranda Sakamoto, LCSW ✨

Amaranda brings a wealth of experience working with clients ages 5–91 across diverse settings, including military medical centers, treatment facilities, and correctional systems. She has a deep passion for helping individuals heal from trauma, grief, loss, and relational challenges.

Her approach is solution-focused and goal-oriented, integrating Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Motivational Interviewing to help clients create meaningful, lasting change. Amaranda values honesty, growth, and the process of healing with grace and truth.

She would be honored to walk alongside you in your journey toward resilience and restoration.

📩 amarandalcsw@gmail.com

✨ Meet Erin Cerrato, LMHC ✨We’re grateful to have Erin serving as both a therapist and Clinical Administrator at Jackson...
03/23/2026

✨ Meet Erin Cerrato, LMHC ✨

We’re grateful to have Erin serving as both a therapist and Clinical Administrator at Jacksonville Counseling Services. She works with children, teens, adults, and families, helping clients feel heard, supported, and empowered as they navigate anxiety, grief, and life’s challenges.

Erin brings a compassionate, faith-informed approach and, for those who desire it, can integrate a biblical worldview into sessions.

If you’re seeking support, Erin would be honored to walk alongside you.

📩 erincerratolmhc@gmail.com

03/15/2026

Have you checked out our newest blogs on our website? Our very own Therapists deep dive into some of the most common topics in therapy! Drop a comment and make sure to follow and share with a loved one!

Anxiety in children doesn’t always look like worry. Sometimes it shows up as stomachaches, irritability, trouble sleepin...
03/06/2026

Anxiety in children doesn’t always look like worry. Sometimes it shows up as stomachaches, irritability, trouble sleeping, or avoiding school and activities they once enjoyed. Other children may become clingy, perfectionistic, or easily overwhelmed.

Kids often don’t have the words to say “I’m anxious,” so their behavior speaks for them.

Pay attention to patterns, create space for honest conversation, and remind them they are safe and supported. Early understanding can make a big difference in helping children learn how to manage their worries in healthy ways.

Motherhood has a way of reaching into places you didn’t know were still tender.A slammed door. A child pulling away. A m...
03/03/2026

Motherhood has a way of reaching into places you didn’t know were still tender.
A slammed door. A child pulling away. A moment that feels bigger than it should.
And suddenly, you’re not just parenting your child — you’re face-to-face with the little girl you once were.
What if the moments that trigger you most aren’t signs you’re failing… but invitations to heal? 🌿💛

Garlyn wrote a beautiful piece posted to our blog. If this is you or someone you know tag a friend or send this as gentle reminder they are loved and not alone

Winter does not get the final word.If your mood shifts every year when the days grow shorter, don’t dismiss it. Learn th...
03/03/2026

Winter does not get the final word.

If your mood shifts every year when the days grow shorter, don’t dismiss it. Learn the signs of Seasonal Affective Disorder and the practical tools that actually help.
Read the full post by Rebecca Maxwell now at jacksonvillecounseling.net,
click the blog link, or follow the link above in our bio

✨ Welcome Gil Martin, Student Intern ✨We’re excited to introduce Gil Martin to our team! Gil is currently completing his...
02/27/2026

✨ Welcome Gil Martin, Student Intern ✨

We’re excited to introduce Gil Martin to our team! Gil is currently completing his Master’s in Marriage and Family Therapy at Liberty University and brings over 20 years of experience in youth ministry and family leadership.

Gil has a heart for helping couples and families restore connection, heal relational wounds, and grow closer to one another—and to Christ. He utilizes evidence-based approaches such as Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) and, for those who desire it, thoughtfully integrates biblical faith into the counseling process.

If you’re seeking support for your marriage or family, Gil would be honored to walk alongside you with encouragement, practical tools, and hope.

📩 gil.martincounseling@gmail.com

Grief doesn’t move on a timeline. And healing cannot be rushed.Our therapist, Nathalie Potts, recently wrote a powerful ...
02/24/2026

Grief doesn’t move on a timeline. And healing cannot be rushed.

Our therapist, Nathalie Potts, recently wrote a powerful blog titled “Learning to Grieve Without Rushing Healing.” In it, she explores why we often pressure ourselves (and others) to “move on” too quickly,and how true healing requires space, honesty, and patience.

If you’re navigating loss, supporting someone who is, or simply trying to understand grief more deeply, this is a piece worth reading.

You don’t have to hurry your healing.

Read the full blog now at JacksonvilleCounseling.net and share it with someone who may need permission to grieve at their own pace.

✨ Welcome Rich Wheeler, LMHC ✨We’re excited to welcome Rich Wheeler (FL License MH 27202) to our team! Rich works with i...
02/23/2026

✨ Welcome Rich Wheeler, LMHC ✨

We’re excited to welcome Rich Wheeler (FL License MH 27202) to our team! Rich works with individuals and couples navigating anxiety, relationship challenges, substance use, and major life transitions. With over a decade of experience, he offers practical, evidence-based care in a safe, collaborative, and grace-filled space.

For clients who desire it, Rich thoughtfully integrates Christian faith into the counseling process.

If you’re ready to take the next step toward clarity and healing, reach out today to learn more or schedule an appointment.
📩 rich.wheelerlpcc@gmail.com

Anxiety. Stress. Depression. Support. Calm. Therapy.These aren’t just words—they’re real experiences many people quietly...
02/20/2026

Anxiety. Stress. Depression. Support. Calm. Therapy.

These aren’t just words—they’re real experiences many people quietly carry.

If more squares resonate than you expected, you’re not broken. You’re human. And you’re not meant to navigate it alone.

“Cast all your anxiety on Him because He cares for you.” (1 Peter 5:7)

Healing often begins with honesty—and with allowing both support and Scripture to meet us where we are.

Which square feels most real for you right now?

Help us give Alina a warm welcome! Check out below a little about her and how she approaches therapy.For the past 15 yea...
02/17/2026

Help us give Alina a warm welcome! Check out below a little about her and how she approaches therapy.

For the past 15 years, I've had the privilege of sitting with individuals and couples as they share their stories. I've walked alongside people facing depression, anxiety, life transitions, loss, trauma, ADHD, bipolar experiences, and so much more. What I've learned, over and over, is this: When someone feels truly seen and heard—without judgment, without hurry—something beautiful begins to shift.

We are so excited to have her on our team! Alina will be a great addition to Jacksonville Counseling's growing practice🧠✨

Quick reminder, friends 👀👇Body Doubling — FREE on Fridays — starts at the top of the hour (9:00 AM Central).If you’re sc...
02/12/2026

Quick reminder, friends 👀👇

Body Doubling — FREE on Fridays — starts at the top of the hour (9:00 AM Central).

If you’re scrolling right now… this is your sign. Let’s end the week strong and knock out that one task that feels hella hard to start. You don’t have to finish it—just show up and begin.

Cameras optional. Pajamas allowed. Momentum encouraged.
Come borrow some nervous-system regulation and get it done with us. 💪✨ Register below https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/IzOA_UgmTRm-zCsWd9ZEhQ

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3995 Hunt Club Road
Jacksonville, FL
32224

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Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 7pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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