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I Have More Than 24 Years of Professional Experience in Psychology and Mental Health Counseling
I am a licensed mental health professional with over twenty-four years of experience working with children, adolescents, and adults in various settings. In my current position as Mental Health Counselor, I provide viable counseling and necessary services to my clients.
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About Allen Justin Thornton
My counseling techniques are advanced, well-defined, and effective at meeting the needs of my clients.
Moreover, my counseling skills have proven to be viable, and as a result, clients have demonstrated great progress. I am also organized with an attention to detail. My interpersonal skills enable me to establish and maintain a good rapport with my clients. I enjoy helping them to reach goals and learn new behaviors. I am an approachable, compassionate and a competent counselor.
I apply evidence-based approaches wherein clients have developed the necessary coping skills to successfully navigate through life.
Demonstrating adeptness in my area of expertise, I also help high performers manage anxiety and avoid burnout. Together, we can identify what’s not working and get you back to balance. We’ll use a whole self-approach, addressing the needs of your mind, body and spirit. I also integrate mindfulness, and art to help you develop a stronger relationship with yourself.
Whether you’re dealing with being overwhelmed, relationship issues or cycles of anxiety and depression, I can assist you with my highly competent skills. Seeking therapy can feel scary, but you are making the right choice. You deserve a safe space to heal and grow. In our sessions together, I will meet you with compassion and evidence-based techniques so you can overcome the issues and habits holding you back. Let’s work together!
Qualifications
Licensed Mental Health Counselor
MH 10578
License Number
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Years In Practice
St. Thomas University
Master of Science
• Bachelor of Science in Psychology, Florida Memorial College
What I Offer
Mindful Directions provides counseling for adults, adolescents, children, couples and family
Receiving A Customized Therapy specialization includes:
- Anxiety and Stress Management
- Depression
- Self Esteem and Self Confidence Work
- Substance Abuse Issues
- Trauma Related Issues
- Grief Counseling
- Work and Career Issues
- Couples Therapy
- Life Transitions
- Conflict Resolution (Relationship conflicts. Emotional and behavior Issues, Faith transitions, Existential issues)
Working Hours
- Mon - Thurs : 9.00 A.M - 7.00 P.M
- Fri : 9.00 A.M - 6.00 P.M
- Sat : 9.00 A.M - 1.00 P.M
FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions
There are many benefits available for actively participating in therapy sessions. An excellent therapist can provide a wealth of support and strategies including assistance with coping skills, anxieties, depression, stress management, grief, self-esteem, self-image, childhood issues, marriage relationships, everyday life stresses and much more. A Therapist is sensitive to the needs of everyone and is prepared to extend new and fresh positive, well-meaning and truthful solutions to help participants move forward to living and leading a productive lifestyle. Just to name a few benefits of therapy:
- Gain a greater awareness of yourself, your goals and values
- Self-Improvement strategies to assist in your relationships
- Discover reasons that caused you to seek professional therapy
- Learn fresh new ways to manage and cope with stress and anxiety
- Managing anger, grief, depression, and other emotional pressures
- Improving communications and listening skills
- Leaving your old ways of thinking and moving forward with a new life
- Realizing new ways to problem solving issues in your family or marriage relationships
- Have low self-esteem and self-confidence? Therapy could help improve both
Life’s challenges confront everyone from time to time. Having a successful score for managing your daily issues is very admirable. Sometimes life can become so difficult that anyone can become overwhelmed and suddenly depression, anxieties, fears, stress, and a loss of self-confidence can enter your life and cause mood swings, anger and aggression or withdrawal from the company of others. Having a strong support system is very important during these times and therapy can help lead you to living a better quality of life. Having a therapist to confide in who can assist you with a blueprint to living and enjoying a quality lifestyle, boosting your self-esteem and helping you learn how to change negative behavior patterns is absolutely a pathway to a long lasting “new you”. A therapist can prove to be a much-needed support for your needs.
People from all walks of life seek profession help. The ages range from tiny young children to Senior citizens. Causes may include, loss of a family member, unemployment, loneliness etc. When life seems to be closing in on you and managing these circumstances are just too overwhelming to cope with, destructive thoughts and destructive behavior may take over. Sleepless nights, anger directed towards others, and spirits are down just to name a few. Well seeking help from a qualified therapist to help you in your day-to-day struggles can have a powerful impact on your life. Therapy can help you learn more about yourself than you may have ever imagined. Therapy is very beneficial if you are having anxieties, confused at times, are thinking and doing harm to yourself or others, and these are only a few characteristics that should let you know, therapy is a welcomed solution.
Therapy is based on each person’s needs because everyone is an individual, with issues that are focused on their life and their life alone. Basically, you can look forward to having a greet and meet with a Florida State Certified Licensed Therapist with years of experience, well-trained to assist you with your challenges and issues. You will have the opportunity to openly discuss past and present events that are occurring in your life. Much sensitivity will be shown throughout each session as your personal and confidential history are discussed. A report is maintained about your progress at the end of each day. You are encouraged to follow the professional advice given to you by your Therapist because each session will demonstrate how well you are progressing between sessions. It is strongly recommended that you actively participate in each discussion. The more progress you are making, the shorter the need for therapy. You may receive some advice regarding steps you should take at home, at work, in the company of others, etc. to help you improve your life and become confident and super charge your self-esteem. A positive change is a welcomed change!
The first thing anyone seeking mental health therapy is to call your insurance carrier and ask if you have Mental Health Coverage. Your Insurance Customer Service representative will answer any questions you may have. Be sure you understand what your Insurance Carrier is explaining to you.
- What Mental Health Benefits do I have?
- What amount of payment is covered for each therapy session?
- How many sessions do I have available under my Mental Health Plan?
- Is my insurance paying for out of network therapist? If yes how much?
- Do I need an approved referral from my Primary Care Physician before attending Therapy?
You can always be assured that your information is not disclosed outside of the therapist’s office. A written notification of confidentiality should be shared with each client and the original is kept by the Therapist. This Confidentiality form is an agreement explaining that there are limitations when it comes to sharing a client’s information. If a client requests disclosure of his/her personal information, it will be necessary for the client to authorize release of such contents. The state of Florida has laws that protect the release of confidential information.
A client’s confidentiality is protected by the laws enacted by the state.
Maintaining confidentiality ‘s of the utmost importance between client and Therapist
You can always be assured that your information is not disclosed outside of the therapist’s office. A written notification of confidentiality should be shared with each client and the original is kept by the Therapist. This Confidentiality form is an agreement explaining that there are limitations when it comes to sharing a client’s information. If a client requests disclosure of his/her personal information, it will be necessary for the client to authorize release of such contents. The state of Florida has laws that protect the release of confidential information.
A client’s confidentiality is protected by the laws enacted by the state.
Links
Mental Health Articles
Select a link for additional resources:
Alcoholics Anonymous
Center for Online Addiction
What you need to know about Panic Disorder
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
Flasback Memories of Childhood Abuse
Domestic Violence Hotline On The Web
Depression And How Therapy Can Help
Good Health Good Nutrition
Never Lose Hope Suicide Prevention
Suicide Awareness Education
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