Licensed to practice in Florida and accepts 34 insurances. Specializes in ADHD, Anxiety, Trauma and PTSD and 9 more.
(he/him)
Often rebooked
Many people come to therapy after spending months—or even years—trying to handle everything on their own. You may be feeling overwhelmed, stuck, burned out, disconnected, or frustrated that despite your best efforts, things aren't getting better. Whether you're struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, ADHD, relationship challenges, or a major life transition, therapy can help you regain clarity, develop effective coping strategies, and move forward with greater confidence. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with more than a decade of experience helping adults navigate complex mental health challenges and life stressors. As a Senior Social Worker with the Department of Veterans Affairs, I have extensive experience working with veterans, healthcare professionals, and individuals facing significant emotional, behavioral, and life challenges. My approach is practical, collaborative, and tailored to your unique needs. I believe therapy should be more than simply talking about problems—it should help you better understand yourself, identify patterns that may be holding you back, and develop realistic strategies for meaningful change. Together, we'll build on your strengths while developing practical tools to help you navigate life's challenges more effectively. I work particularly well with adults experiencing anxiety, trauma, ADHD-related challenges, stress, burnout, relationship difficulties, and life transitions. I also have a strong understanding of the unique experiences and challenges faced by veterans and military families. Meaningful change begins with a willingness to take the first step. If you're ready to gain clarity, build effective coping strategies, and create a path forward that aligns with your goals and values, I welcome the opportunity to work with you.
Our first session is about getting to know each other, understanding what brought you to therapy, and identifying what you'd like to change. We'll move at a pace that feels comfortable for you while beginning to build a foundation for our work together. My goal is to create a space where you feel heard, understood, and supported while also developing a practical path forward.
Clients often tell me they appreciate my ability to balance compassion with practicality. Therapy should be a place where you feel understood and supported, but it should also help you make meaningful progress toward your goals. With more than a decade of clinical experience, including extensive work with veterans and individuals facing complex mental health challenges, I am comfortable helping people navigate situations that feel overwhelming, confusing, or difficult to untangle. I bring a calm, nonjudgmental approach while also helping clients identify patterns, build effective coping strategies, and take realistic steps toward change. My experience working with veterans, healthcare professionals, and individuals facing complex life challenges has shown me that meaningful change is possible even when circumstances feel overwhelming. I believe every person already possesses strengths, resilience, and resources that can be built upon. My role is to help you recognize those strengths, develop new skills where needed, and create a path forward that aligns with your values and goals. Whether you're struggling with anxiety, trauma, ADHD, burnout, relationship difficulties, or a major life transition, therapy should leave you feeling not only supported, but better equipped to navigate the challenges in front of you.
My ideal client is someone who knows something needs to change, even if they’re not yet sure what that change looks like. You may feel stuck, disconnected, overwhelmed, or unlike yourself. Perhaps anxiety, stress, grief, or trauma has begun to shape your daily life. Whatever brings you to therapy, my role is to help you identify a path forward that feels authentic, manageable, and meaningful. I primarily work with adults navigating life transitions, including caregivers, first responders, veterans, and individuals seeking a stronger sense of purpose, identity, or direction. Many of my clients arrive feeling hopeless, numb, uncertain, or weighed down by self-doubt. Therapy doesn’t require you to have all the answers—it simply asks that you show up willing to explore what’s possible. I believe meaningful growth often requires stepping outside of familiar patterns, but I also believe change happens best in a safe, collaborative environment. My approach is transparent, respectful, and centered on working with you rather than directing you. Together, we’ll identify goals that matter to you and use them as guideposts throughout the therapeutic process. My clients are often curious, open-minded, and willing to engage with discomfort when it serves healing and growth. Some seek deeper insight and self-understanding, while others prefer practical tools and action-oriented strategies. Most benefit from a combination of both. Whether your goals involve reducing symptoms, rebuilding confidence, improving relationships, processing trauma, or living more consistently with your values, therapy is ultimately about creating meaningful and lasting change. My goal is to help you build the skills, insight, and confidence needed to navigate life independently long after our work together is complete.
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Cash - $165 per session
Aetna
Aetna - Allied Benefits
Aetna - ASR Health Benefits
Aetna - Luminare
Aetna - Moda
Aetna - WebTPA
Aetna – HealthEZ
All Savers
Amerihealth Administrators
Anthem
Arlo
AvMed
Blue Cross Blue Shield
Centivo
Cigna
Cigna - HealthEZ
Evernorth
Florida Blue
Golden Rule
GTEB
Harvard Pilgrim/UnitedHealthcare
Independence Administrators
Independence Blue Cross
Optum
OptumHealth Complex Medical Conditions
Oscar
Oxford
Surest (formerly Bind)
Tufts Health/Cigna
United Medical Resources
UnitedHealthcare Life Insurance
UnitedHealthcare Shared Services
UnitedHealthcare StudentResources
UnitedHealthcare/Optum
Integrative
Many people come to therapy feeling overwhelmed, stuck, burned out, or frustrated that the strategies they've relied on are no longer working. Whether you're struggling with anxiety, trauma, ADHD, relationship challenges, stress, or a major life transition, therapy can provide a space to gain clarity, build effective coping skills, and create meaningful change. My approach is practical, collaborative, and tailored to your individual needs. Together, we'll identify patterns that may be keeping you stuck, build on your strengths, and develop realistic strategies to help you move forward. I integrate evidence-based approaches such as CBT, DBT, Motivational Interviewing, and Solution-Focused Therapy while adapting treatment to fit your goals, personality, and circumstances.
1 rating with written reviews
May 30, 2026
Dr. JJ is an incredible therapist. He is kind, attentive, and intelligent. He makes you feel very comfortable and empowered. I would highly recommend him to others!