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Military life comes with unique struggles that can have lasting effects on veterans and their families. The stress of service, war-related trauma, and adjustment coming back to civilian life can all take their toll. Members of the military and their loved ones may develop mental health concerns like PTSD, depression, and anxiety, making life more difficult than it could be.

This is where therapy can help. Whether you are located in downtown Gainesville, the suburbs of Gainesville, other nearby places such as Apopka, Jacksonville, or anywhere else in Florida, Mental Health Match can help you easily find an experienced therapist or counselor who best meets your needs.

Common Issues Military Veterans and Families Face

Here are some of the most prevalent issues facing veterans and military families:

  • Veterans: Combat injuries, addictions to narcotics, alcoholism, difficulties getting reacclimated to the civilian world, mental issues like anxiety and PTSD.
  • Military families: worry and sadness during deployment, concern for the well-being of the military member, financial struggles, a fear of being uprooted, lack of control, mental conditions like depression and anxiety, vicarious trauma.

It’s normal to have difficulty during military service or after exiting the military, and that’s why veteran and military family counseling exists. If you or your family are struggling, we recommend you explore your therapy options.

Seek Veteran/Military Family Counseling Now!

A licensed counselor will work with you and your family to explore and resolve the mental and emotional issues holding you back from enjoying life to its fullest. And Mental Health Match can help you find an experienced therapist in your area. Start by browsing experts below or by using our free therapist matching tool.

Gainesville, FL Veteran and Military Family Therapists - List Your Practice on Mental Health Match

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Lauren Roberts
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Together we will work towards making you a better YOU. We will explore underlying issues and concerns, look back at how childhood may impact you and your thought patterns and explore your current way of thinking.


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Together we will work towards making you a better YOU. We will explore underlying issues and concerns, look back at how childhood may impact you and your thought patterns and explore your current way of thinking.

Something to know about my approach is:

I am very person-centered and modify my approach based on my client needs and wants. I am good at getting to "the root" of issues and not afraid to go deep. I use CBT, DBT, Trauma-Focused among many other techniques to help client get "unstuck".

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Childhood Issues
  • Depression
  • Grief
  • High Anxiety
  • Postpartum Depression
  • Relationship Distress
  • Self-Esteem
  • Trauma
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Dr. Natasha Shukla
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In our therapeutic journey, we'll explore how to manage stress and anxiety, find balance in pursuing your ambitions, and prioritize your mental health along the way. It's about achieving your goals while maintaining a healthy balance.


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In our therapeutic journey, we'll explore how to manage stress and anxiety, find balance in pursuing your ambitions, and prioritize your mental health along the way. It's about achieving your goals while maintaining a healthy balance.

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I like to take an active, collaborative approach. We will work together to re-connect you to your strengths and find patterns and associations that may be causing you to feel stuck and preventing you from thriving.

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  • Anxiety Management
  • Communication Skills
  • Confidence
  • Life Transitions
  • Perfectionism
  • Relationships
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  • Trauma
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Vickie Swindling
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Work as a team in which you are always in control. I will be there to assist you and provide suggestions, but you have to right to decide whether or not a technique or modality works for you.


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Work as a team in which you are always in control. I will be there to assist you and provide suggestions, but you have to right to decide whether or not a technique or modality works for you.

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I am flexible and eclectic in my style. We will tailor your treatment plan to your specific needs.

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  • Aging and Getting Older
  • Anxiety
  • Depression
  • Grief
  • Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Trauma
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Amy Greene
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I provide a safe and accepting space for clients to share their issues. With my assessment skills, I can uncover the root of the problem and help resolve it for good. I take an active approach, asking questions and offering insights to deepen your thinking. I'll also assign activities and homework for better results. You'll always feel understood and supported with me.


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I provide a safe and accepting space for clients to share their issues. With my assessment skills, I can uncover the root of the problem and help resolve it for good. I take an active approach, asking questions and offering insights to deepen your thinking. I'll also assign activities and homework for better results. You'll always feel understood and supported with me.

Something to know about my approach is:

As someone who has personally experienced mental health struggles, I understand the desire to avoid pharmaceutical medications. I offer a holistic approach, combining medication and natural treatments like meditation, CBT, and breathwork. I also use deep techniques like hypnosis and EMDR for rapid results. Through in-depth assessment, I address the root of the problem rather than just surface-level symptoms. I know firsthand that there is hope and healing, and I'm here to support you on your journey. Take the courageous step and call today.

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  • Addictions
  • Addictive Behaviors
  • Adult ADHD
  • Anxiety
  • Anxiety Disorders
  • Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD)
  • Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
  • Bipolar Disorder
  • Career Counseling
  • Child or Adolescent Therapy
  • Dissociative Disorders
  • Family Conflict
  • Generalized Anxiety Disorder
  • Learning Disabilities
  • LGBTQ+
  • Mood Disorders
  • Panic Attacks
  • Parenting
  • Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • School Issues
  • Sexual Abuse
  • Social Anxiety
  • Trauma
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Melissa Vega
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Identify the root causes for issues, and together we will work through them with evidenced based treatments to obtain your personal goals and improve your quality of life.


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Together, we will:

Identify the root causes for issues, and together we will work through them with evidenced based treatments to obtain your personal goals and improve your quality of life.

Something to know about my approach is:

I use CBT, Trauma Informed Care, DBT and other modalities to treat symptoms and help improve quality of life. I don't suscribe to a "one size fits all" approach. We do what realistically will work for you in your life.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Anxiety
  • Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
  • Complex PTSD (C-PTSD)
  • Confidence
  • Depression
  • Parenting Children With ADHD
  • Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • PTSD from Abuse
  • Self-Esteem
  • Self-Expression
  • Self-Regulation
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Melissa Vega remote and phone therapy in Florida, Illinois