Adriana Smith

Hi! I’m Adriana Smith. Although I spent my childhood in Washington, DC and Pennsylvania, once an adult it didn’t take long before I grew tired of the snow and relocated to sunny Florida. I’m thrilled to be living in beautiful Jacksonville, Florida.

Having worked professionally in the horse industry for over 30 years, I have seen the powerful impact that animals can have on mental health. The mental growth I saw in my clients inspired me to further my education in clinical mental health counseling. I have relished learning how to put my teaching and relationship building skills to use in a new way.

I am passionate about helping others become better versions of themselves and love celebrating even the smallest milestones on the way to success. I believe that each individual has value, and that includes you! I am excited to work and collaborate with you, to help you experience positive change in your life and relationships.

Who I can help

Individuals: If you’re struggling with anxiety, depression, relationship struggles or work/life balance, I can help.

Couples: Are you struggling to connect? I can help you want to find better ways to communicate, fight fair, and want to feel more romance and passion again. If emotional or physical infidelity occurred, I can help you work together to recover and heal yourselves and the relationship.

Parents: If you’re struggling with parenting, or your children are causing problems in your romantic relationship, I’d love to help. Being a parent has it’s tough moments, but certain situations can add even more stress, such as dating after children, blending a step-family, or if your child suffers with behavioral or social challenges. If you’re at your wits end with parenting your child, or you’re experiencing relationship distress with your partner, you don’t have to manage it alone. I can help you reconnect to your mate, offer strategies for parenting, and help you experience more peace.

Adolescents: I help teens and pre-teens struggling with anxiety, depression, social interactions, break-ups, bullying, or adapting to changing family situations (parents’ separation, divorce, blended family, etc.).

I am so excited to be a part of the amazing team at Family Therapy Associates of Jacksonville, and even more excited to help you and your relationships.

Biography:

I attended Virginia Tech where I earned both a bachelor’s and master’s degree in animal science. Currently, I am a master’s student in the clinical mental health counseling master’s program at Liberty University with a projected graduation date of December 2022. I am a current member of both the American Counseling Association (ACA) and the Florida Counseling Association (FCA). I continue to receive training on the most research based treatment modalities for individuals and couples.

My spare time is spent with my husband of 13 years and our many animals. I also greatly enjoy baking, traveling to historic cities, and searching for shark’s teeth on the beach.

NOTE: Adriana Smith is acquiring clinical hours required to complete a mental health counseling degree, and is under supervision provided by Kristen Montiel and Ida Holem. Sessions may be recorded for training purposes.

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