It's official! My heart feels so incredibly full and grateful after being honored as the Best Counselor in Ponte Vedra for 2024! 

This is an incredible honor and I am deeply grateful to everyone who made this possible. This isn't just an award- it represents the trust you have placed in me and the lives we have touched together. 

To everyone who voted, who believed in the work we are doing-thank you. This victory belongs to all of us and I am committed to being the best version of myself for you, every single day, and this recognition only fuels that drive. As I celebrate this moment, I am reminded that the journey doesn't end here-it's just the beginning. I am excited to keep making a difference in our community, pushing harder, reaching higher, and serving Ponte Vedra with the passion and purpose that got us here. 

Thank you to Ms. Bethany Cash who is one of the kindest client service representatives in our area who stopped by my office earlier this week to deliver this incredibly kind and thoughtful surprise. 

This recognition truly means the world to me and I am so thankful for all of the trust and incredible support from our wonderful community.  Thank you so much!

I am beyond honored and deeply moved to share that with over 8,000 votes from our incredible community, The Ponte Vedra Recorder, and www.pontevedrarecorder.com readers, I've been named Best Counselor/Therapist in the Best of the Beaches 2023!

To each one of you who cast a vote, who walked this therapeutic journey with me and who believed in the transformative power of counseling, my heart is overflowing with gratitude. Your support has not only propelled me to this moment, but has illuminated the path for others seeking solace, growth, and positive change. 

Your votes are not just a nod to me, but a testament to the strength and warmth of our community here at the Beaches, including Ponte Vedra Beach, Jacksonville Beach, Neptune Beach, St. Augustine, Fernandina Beach, Ponte Vedra, and Atlantic Beach. 

To my remarkable clients, your trust and commitment to your journey inspire me daily. Here's to the transformative power of therapy and the amazing community that makes it all possible. I am profoundly thankful for each and every one of you! 

I want to offer a heartfelt thank you to Baptist Health and their wonderful Lead Chaplain, Reverend Lisa Solwold for generously inviting me to participate as a guest speaker for their 8-week series, "Nourishing Your Caring Spirit: Transforming the challenge of the past to the strength of the future" 

​I am so grateful for ALL healthcare providers, especially the front line clinicians who have been working non-stop throughout the pandemic. You are my healthcare heroes. 

I am so excited to share the news of this freshly released podcast episode with you! 
I recently sat down for a conversation with Jacksonville local, Kacie Main, who is both the author of her book "I Gave Up Men for Lent" and host of "The Better You" podcast. 
Kacie beams with joy and she is clearly passionate about learning and inspiring others. During our conversation, Kacie (with permission of course) picked my brain about my most favorite topics in mental health, including EMDR therapy, the neurobiology of trauma, and mindfulness! 
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Click here for the link to Episode 7 of my conversation with Kacie for Apple 
Click here for the link for Episode 7 of my conversation with Kacie for Stitcher

This community continues to surprise me in the most incredible ways and I am so thrilled to be here in Ponte Vedra Beach knowing people like Kacie are here shaping the world into a better place. I know I for sure look forward to hearing more from Kacie. Something leads me to believe she is on to something special with the work she is doing. 
If you have not done so yet, please give a follow to the incredible Kacie Main Instagram account @kaciemain_writes and of course, tune into and give a follow to the podcast @thebetteryoupodcast. 
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Do not let fear steer the wheel of your life decisions. You can accomplish a lot more looking at things through the lens of love rather than the lens of fear. Once we can acknowledge we are saying no with love instead of saying yes with fear, setting boundaries could become a lot less painful for some. Have a great start to your week!