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Experienced and Licensed Counselors Based in Jacksonville, FL
River Shores Counseling is a therapy practice located in Jacksonville, FL. Specializing in eating disorder prevention and recovery, It has helped hundreds of adults, teens, and children successfully heal from eating disorders through counseling and nutrition services. Other counseling specialties include couples counseling, grief counseling, family counseling, and anxiety—and stress-related counseling. We have educated the public through articles, books, workshops, and television appearances and have been featured in national magazines and print news.
Lori Goodman, Clinical Director
Lori Goodman, MSS, LCSW, wants to live in a world free from eating disorders and body hatred. A nationally recognized authority in the treatment and prevention of eating disorders, depression, anxiety, and related mental health issues, Lori has successfully counseled adults, children, and families for over 20 years. She regularly lectures and authorizes numerous articles promoting education on eating disorders among healthcare professionals and the lay population. She has been featured in several national magazines and is a regular mental health consultant for print news and television. She received her BA from Cornell University in Ithaca, NY, and her MSS from Bryn Mawr Graduate School of Social Work and Social Research in Bryn Mawr, PA.
Elizabeth Lagasse, RD/N, Certified Intuitive Eating Pro
I discovered intuitive eating when I began training to become a counselor for eating disorder patients. It was love at first sight. I struggled to reconcile rigid nutrition doctrine with real life throughout my education and professional career. Intuitive eating and gentle nutrition made it all snap into focus for me. I was even more hooked after discovering health at every size and the idea that weight and health are not as intertwined as popularly portrayed and that diets are much more harmful than good!
I am a registered dietitian/nutritionist and certified intuitive eating counselor with a BS and MS in nutrition. I have been a practicing nutritionist for over 16 years, with over 10 years specializing in disordered eating concerns and intuitive eating. I was introduced to the field of eating disorders and intuitive eating as a member of the University of Florida's Eating Disorder Treatment team. Other areas of specialization include pediatric nutrition and the Division of Responsibility and Medical Nutrition Therapy. I am a HAES-friendly and weight-neutral dietitian.
Caitlin Young, BCBA
Caitlin is a board-certified behavior analyst. Her passion is helping parents and kids get along better and create a peaceful environment at home. Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA) is a science that uses learning principles to quickly reduce problem behaviors and increase healthy behaviors that are important in everyday life.
Caitlin can work with you, your adult child, and your minor-age children on the following behaviors that may be hurting the quality of family life:
- Non-Compliance
- Aggression towards Others
- Verbal Aggression (Screaming, Profanities, etc.)
- Self-Injury
- Eating Disorder Behaviors (Purging, Over-Exercising, Not Completing Meals, Problem Behaviors During Meals, etc.)
- Communicating Wants and Needs
- Engaging in Coping Skills
- Completing Non-Preferred Tasks (Chores, Homework, Bedtime Routine, etc.)
- Food Acceptance
- Sleep Training
- Play and Social Skills
- Adaptive Skills (Hygiene, Dressing, Eating, Cooking, etc.)
- Accepting "No"
- Waiting Appropriately
- Transitioning Between Activities
- Complying With Demands
- Finishing Meals
- Engaging in Healthy Exercise
Ashley Kiser, BCBA
Ashley is a board-certified behavior analyst specializing in parent training, behavior management, and skill acquisition. By using individualized plans to accommodate each client's needs, Ashley utilizes the principles of applied behavior analysis to facilitate growth in various skill areas.
Ashley's passions include giving parents the tools necessary to empower them and facilitate behavior change and guiding individuals through behavioral and emotional challenges to drastically improve their quality of life. Ashley believes that children are not a distraction from the most important work; they are the most important work.
Some common maladaptive behaviors and areas targeted with ABA therapy include, but are not limited to:
- Non-Compliance With Demands and Tasks
- Aggression Towards Others
- Self-Injurious Behavior or Self-Harm
- Tantrum Behaviors
- Non-Compliance With Taking Medication(s)
- Language Acquisition
- Time Management and Organizational Skills
- Coping Skills
- Parent Training
- Social Skills
- Emotional Regulation
- Mealtime Behaviors
Amanda Mineo, LMHC
Amanda is a licensed mental health counselor who specializes in the treatment of eating disorders and mood disorders. With over four years of experience working with adolescents and adults, Amanda has a passion for assisting individuals in overcoming their struggle with an eating disorder while utilizing a Health at Every Size approach. She received her bachelor's degree from Florida Atlantic University and her master’s in mental health counseling from Carlos Albizu University.
Her clinical training has remained focused on providing treatment for eating disorders, including holding positions in multiple eating disorder treatment centers. Other areas of specialty include assessments, diagnostics, and advocacy. Amanda is a National Eating Disorders Association member and the International Association of Eating Disorder Professionals.
Veronica Trigo, LMHC
Veronica Trigo is a licensed mental health counselor, certified Florida Supreme Court family mediator, and parent coordinator. Originally from Argentina, she graduated with a master’s degree in psychology from the University of Buenos Aires.
Veronica has more than 30 years of experience providing counseling services in private practice as well as public mental health hospitals, where she helped patients and their families struggling with mental health disorders. She has vast experience working with teenagers and young adults, addressing issues of depression, anxiety, anger management, low self-esteem, trauma-related symptoms, parenting, conflict resolution, and more.
Veronica also has expertise in helping clients reunite and assisting parents with their difficulties coordinating childcare after divorce. She provides counseling for individuals and families and specializes in couple therapy.
Veronica speaks English and Spanish fluently and is in the process of becoming fluent in French.
Rashonda Clay-Douthit, LCSW
I am Rashonda Clay-Douthit, a Clinical Social Worker licensed in Georgia with over 25 years of experience working with individuals, couples, families, and groups.
I have worked with a wide range of concerns, including relationship issues, parenting problems, stress management, depression, anxiety, and life transitions. My counseling style is warm, nurturing, and supportive. I typically approach counseling using cognitive-behavioral, solution-focused, and systems theory frameworks.
However, our work together will be tailored to your unique and specific needs. You are the expert on your life! My role is to provide an objective, professional perspective while supporting the achievement of your goals.
Barbara Donovan, LMHC
I was born and raised in Buenos Aires, Argentina. I completed a degree in psychology at Universidad del Salvador in 1999 and graduated with a License in Psychology. I moved to the United States in 1999 and achieved my master’s in counseling psychology in 2003. I have been practicing in Florida since 2009. I have completed training in trauma, anxiety-related treatment, depression-related problems, and play therapy. I have worked with children, adolescents, and adults.
I have specialized in completing initial interviews and diagnoses and setting goals for treatment plans to achieve the client's desired or expected outcome in their therapy treatment. I have worked with people who have issues related to anxiety, depression, ADHD, anger management skills, medical problems, grief, and trauma. I am compassionate, empathic, understanding, and easy to talk to. I use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) as my work model. My top priority is educating myself further to assist my clients' needs.
Lea Daniel, Office Manager
Lea has worked as an assistant to various professionals for over 8 years. She greatly enjoys helping make a business better and helping it grow so that it can truly fulfill its purpose and potential. Lea is passionate about her work and wants to help in any way she can. She enjoys working directly with clients to ensure each person's needs are met, seamlessly setting them up with our team while maintaining confidentiality.
Jovan Phillips, BCBA
Jovan has over 15 years of experience studying and implementing applied behavior analysis (ABA) across various settings, age groups, and diagnoses. She is proud to have developed her knowledge and skill set over the years, first through direct Implementation as a behavior specialist and then as a board-certified and licensed behavior analyst. Her experience includes providing ABA services in in-home, in-clinic, schools and daycares, group homes, day habilitation centers, and ABA organizations responsible for optimizing operational and clinical practices. She spends quality time with her two beautiful boys when not providing quality treatment.
Dashmire Ramadani, BCBA
Dashi is a board-certified behavior analyst passionate about empowering caregivers and clients to make meaningful behavior changes in their lives in multiple environments and skill areas. Dashi has several years of experience in trauma using applied behavior analysis and specializes in parent training, behavior reduction, skills acquisition, de-escalation, and compassionate care. Each plan is client-centered and individualized for the best outcomes using applied behavior analysis. Dashi has experience in home therapy, clinics, and schools. Dashi can work with adults, caregivers, and children in several areas, including the following:
- Non-Compliance
- Aggression (Verbal and Physical)
- Sexual Behaviors
- Self-Injury
- Communication
- Coping Skills
- Play and Social Skills
- Tolerance
- Food Tolerance
- Adaptive Skills for Everyday Life
- Parent Training
- De-Escalation
- Flexibility
- Value-Based Goals
Ashley Barnes, LMHC
Ashley Barnes is a licensed mental health counselor, qualified supervisor, and registered play therapist specializing in working with children and adults. Ashley received her master’s in clinical mental health counseling from Wheaton College Graduate School and is fluent in Spanish. Ashley has broad clinical experience working with children, adolescents, adults, and families in community mental health and residential and hospital settings. She is a play therapist and uses child-centered play therapy with children to help them increase their self-esteem and improve their internal locus of control, as well as a means to help them process past traumas and everyday stressors through their first language of play. With adults, Ashley uses CBT (Cognitive Behavior Therapy), DBT (Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and ACT (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy) as therapeutic interventions since she believes in empowering clients by helping them learn skills to help manage their presenting problems. Ashley is kind, caring, easy to talk to, and sincerely cares about every one of her clients, wanting to help them achieve their goals in whatever ways she can.
Sumari Oms, MA, Bilingual Psychologist
Hello. I'm Sumari Oms, a dedicated psychologist with vast experience providing clients with innovative treatment to navigate psychological struggles in various settings. I am committed to providing ongoing support through diagnosis evaluation and Treatment implementation. Throughout my career, I have acquired vast experience collaborating with service providers and family members to promote my clients' well-being. I am excited to continue promoting mental health awareness and providing services to help children, teenagers, and young adults who are striving to overcome mental health challenges.
Gustavo Roldan, LMHC
Meet Gustavo Roldan, a seasoned mental health professional with over three decades of experience guiding individuals toward holistic healing and well-being. As an adjunct professor at Florida International University and previously at Miami Dade College and Purdue University, Gustavo brings a wealth of academic insight to his practice. He is deeply involved in groundbreaking clinical research as a sub-investigator in various double-blind placebo trials, addressing conditions such as autism, Alzheimer’s, ADHD, PTSD, and bipolar disorder.
With a passion for functional and holistic treatments cultivated over decades, Gustavo goes beyond conventional methods, exploring alternative avenues and the intricate connection between mind and body. He prioritizes the patient-therapist partnership, emphasizing quality-of-life enhancement and proactive lifestyle choices for preventive care.
Beyond his professional endeavors, Gustavo is actively engaged in his community as a coach and president of the FYSA club, South Dade United FC, fostering athletic and leadership skills in young individuals. His diverse interests extend to outdoor pursuits, from biking and hiking in Burnsville, North Carolina, to enjoying water sports and soccer in Miami. Whether in the tranquil mountains of North Carolina or the vibrant shores of Florida, Gustavo invites you to embark on a journey toward wellness and fulfillment.
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