lICENSED THERAPIST IN JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA

“YOU CAN’T GO BACK AND CHANGE THE BEGINNING, BUT YOU CAN START WHERE YOU ARE AND CHANGE THE ENDING.”

-C.S. Lewis

James Roark Jacksonville Therapy

What you can expect from me:

  • I ask hard questions and challenge you, whether we’re working individually or together in couples therapy.

  • I’ll create a space of unconditional acceptance where you can sit with and explore your most difficult emotions, experiences, memories, and thoughts without fear of judgment.

  • I use evidence-based practices in both individual and couples therapy, drawing from approaches and interventions that research has shown to be effective.

  • I’m a trained trauma therapist. I’ll help you work through past trauma and painful experiences without judgment, while making sense of how they may still be affecting your life today.

  • I’m a lifelong learner committed to continually expanding my knowledge and sharpening my skills so I can better help the people I work with.

  • I use humor and believe it can be a powerful part of therapy.

  • I bring the real me to every session. I’m not afraid to be human or answer questions about my own experiences when it can be helpful.


ABOUT

Since you’re on the “About Me” page, I assume you want to know a little bit about me. I was born and raised in Tampa, Florida, and have called North Florida home since 2021.

When I’m not doing therapy, I enjoy spending time with my family, hiking, kayaking, fishing, biking, playing cards, and pickleball (don’t judge me…it’s actually fun!).

Long before becoming a therapist, I had a passion for helping people navigate life’s toughest challenges and discover the life they want for themselves. I’m an explorer who loves adventure, and as cheesy as it may sound, I believe being a therapist is my lifelong adventure. I find a lot of meaning in walking alongside people as they overcome obstacles, better understand themselves, and become the person they want to be.