Every life matters!

Karen McLean

LMHC, NCC, MS,
MSP, CAP, CCTP

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Self-compassion can be an illusion during difficult and dark times - It takes courage and sacrifice in allowing yourself permission to obtain support... On multiple levels, we (our children, our parents, our community) have incurred a lot of loss this past year; a nation is grieving yet has no idea how vast or complex! Are you feeling alone, angry, lost, or sad? You are not alone! You are NOT alone. With over 30 years of continuous recovery from drug and alcohol misuse, I understand... "We must first put on our own oxygen mask before we can help another." I have masks in all shapes and sizes...

Untreated trauma and other painful life experiences (past and current) can negatively impact daily functioning, mood, relationships, spirit, and ability to accomplish goals and dreams. It has been my life's mission to build-up, walk beside, challenge, and champion those who are broken and lonely, and for those who long for courage and hope.

Services

Specialities

  • Trauma and PTSD

  • Substance Use

  • Grief

Client Focus

  • Elders (65+)

  • Adults

Issues

  • Alcohol Use

  • Anxiety

  • Chronic Relapse

  • Depression

  • Drug Abuse

  • Dual Diagnosis

  • Emotional Disturbance

  • Family Conflict

  • Life Transitions

  • Relationship Issues

  • Stress

Mental Health

  • Elderly Persons Disorders

  • Impulse Control Disorders

  • Mood Disorders

  • Thinking Disorders

Types of therapy

  • Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

  • Dialectical (DBT)

  • EMDR

  • Experiential Therapy

  • Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)

  • Rational Emotive Behavior (REBT)

  • Reality Therapy

  • Trauma-Focused

Qualifications

  • Certificate: Florida Board of Addiction Counselors / 2238-2014

  • Certificate Date: 2009

  • License No. and State: IMH20245 Florida Board of Registered Mental Health Counselors

  • Years in Practice: 17 Years

  • Years in Recovery: 30 Years

  • EMDR Certified

  • Eye Movement Integration (EMI) trained

Contact information

kmcleancounseling@gmail.com
(502) 420-8453

Gate Parkway
Jacksonville, FL

Fees: - Insurance - United Healthcare and Aetna Superbill; Self-pay, including Venmo, Paypal, Cash

Client Endorsements

When I realized my therapy journey was not over, and that my trauma was affecting my marriage I started looking into different ways I could heal. I had tried “talk” therapy for a year and a half, and at the end of that I had not gotten anywhere.  I started researching EMI/ EMDR, and I decided based on information I gathered it was worth trying. I spent eleven months doing EMI with Karen.  My experience has been life changing. I came to her riddled with trauma from my childhood, and my addiction. (I thought I had moved on from that trauma.) 

 

By itself EMI/EMDR is incredible to say the least, but I have to say having Karen as the facilitator made all the difference. Karen Mclean is so skilled at her craft I would choose her one thousand times again. Karen was experienced, and with every session it showed. Karen’s compassion and professionalism made all the difference in my healing journey. Today I can say I have finally been set free; I have forgiven myself for all of the things that were keeping me in bondage. Today I can finally say I am WHOLE.
I would recommend Karen McLean to a stranger, a friend, a family member, and even to my only child. I decided to trust her with my life, and it was the best decision I’ve made for myself in a long time.

 

Andrea

Karen Mclean is an excellent therapist who uses EMI and Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing to help clients resolve trauma and distress. Karen is continually learning new methods for helping others to achieve balance and peace in their lives! - Ms. Amy Discepolo