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Dr. Dina Ricco
2309 Park Street
Jacksonville, FL 32204
904-398-7337 ext 7
904-389-7335
Accepts Insurance? Some
Average Session Cost: Sliding Scale
Types of Payment:
Degree: Ph.D.
School: Florida State University
Age Specialites: Adolescents Adults Family, Couple, Group:
Individuals Couples Families Groups
Languages Spoken (in addition to English): English
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Fields of Practice:
Coming Out (Inviting In) Gay Lesbian Bisexual Questioning Relationship with Family of Origin Anxiety/Fear Depression Divorce/Separation Parenting Relationship Stress Self-Worth/Self-Esteem Trauma/PTSD |
Type(s) of Therapy: Cognitive-Behavioral Humanistic Jungian Psychodynamic Other
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Hours: Days & Evenings
Ways of Meeting:
In person at physical location above
By phone
Videoconferencing, such as Skype
I have several close friends and family members who are gay. I have always had empathy for the specific and unique challenges that gay people encounter. As a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and a Registered Art Therapist, I have multifarious tools to assist in exploring and processing issues. My dissertation research study included a lesbian couple. Since then I have worked with serveral gay and lesbian couples as well as individuals.
I work in a partnership with my clients to discover where the 'work' of therapy needs to be. Through 20 years experience in this field working with individuals, groups, and families in various settings I have developed a way of addressing the past while focusing on the present day. My approach involves family systems which includes exploring the history of one's family of origin and how it is affecting choices in one's present life. My clients learn to identify the coping strategies that work best for them and to reframe negative thought patterns that stand in their way. In addition to traditional talk therapy I offer Art Therapy techniques. This mode of therapy allows participants to express feelings, process issues, and explore solutions through a creative medium. These techniques can uncover crucial issues quicker and with more lasting results. There are many ways to address issues. Whether I am using traditional verbal therapy or art therapy techniques,I work with the client to find the most comfortable and the best fit for them. To learn more about my approach please contact me to set up a free 20 minute consultation.
I love what I do. I truly feel that I am well suited for my field of study and I enjoy my work. It is very rewarding to work with someone over time and watch them increase their skills for handling strong emotions and processing life's challenges. I am grateful for the opportunity to have strong connections and know my clients deeply. Because I believe that you can only take someone as far as you have come, I continually work on my own development and aspire to learn more every day about helping others. I am contiually facinated with the resiliance that I see in others and hopeful that any issue can be processed and healed.