Hi! I am an LCSW based in Jacksonville Florida. My background is 10 + years of Case Management, supporting and assisting in finding services for children and families who have experienced trauma. Since graduation from UNF’s MSW program in 2020 I have worked as a Behavioral Health Integration Manager & Clinician, assisting diverse client populations in both inpatient and outpatient, individual and group settings understand their mental health diagnoses and support holistic healing. In 2023 I transitioned to solely working as a telehealth therapist, providing creative therapy services to children 8+ and young adults managing medical needs, mental health diagnoses, and developmental disabilities. As a Caribbean-American therapist I have a deep understanding of culturally specific perspectives on mental health, and the stigma of mental health treatment in minority and immigrant communities. I walk with my clients through a journey of healing that breaks the repetitive cycles of generational trauma with hopes to not just heal the individual, but support the healing of communities. Using creative therapy interventions to bridge the gap between the words that are spoken, and the things we have difficulty finding the words to share.

What can clients expect to take away from sessions with you?

In our first session together I will spend some time getting to know you through engagement in free flowing conversation to help better understand the challenges you are experiencing that led you to therapy. We will talk about your history, strengths, relationships, and goals. This will help us create a treatment plan that is specifically tailored to meeting your needs in future sessions. At the end of each session I will always thank you for sharing time and space with me, and plan for our next session together.

Explain to clients what areas you feel are your biggest strengths.

I create an environment that is welcoming and supports the use of creativity in sharing various aspects of yourself that sometimes words cannot express. This often times assists with identifying underlying factors that impact your mental health, and supports progress towards measurable goals that improve psychological, emotional, and physical well-being. I believe that you are the expert of your story and that you have many strengths that will assist you in overcoming things that challenge you. Taking the first step to seeking a more fulfilling and happier life takes courage. I am here to support you in that process.

About Lesley Vickerie