Alayne Henley – Therapist in Jacksonville, FL
Hello, I’m Alayne Henley. I grew up as the middle child in my family of five. Learning how to navigate conflict with humor and patience was necessary and became my greatest asset from early childhood. These skills continued to serve me well during my teaching career of 20 years, and the raising of my two children and all their animals (which I lovingly refer to as the petting zoo). As I’ve transitioned into my second career as a therapist, I aim to understand others and help them build better relationships, all while integrating humor and patience.
Who I can help
Individuals: Are you having difficulty prioritizing or bringing order to your current life situation? I will work with you to set measurable and attainable goals that make sense for this season of your life. I can help you with anxiety, depression, work/life balance, self-esteem, healthy boundaries, and stress and coping.
Couples: At times we struggle to hear our partners even as they speak directly to us. Working together to build the relationship you want is possible through communication that both reassures and nurtures as well as allows for curiosity and discovery. I can guide you through this process and work with you to reach your relationship goals. I can help with communication, conflict resolution, sandwich generation concerns and caregiver stress, and emotional and physical intimacy struggles.
Parents: Parenting is an all-encompassing journey that brings overwhelming emotions at times leaving us bewildered and struggling to make sense of family life and marriage. Through research-based methods, we will build healthy interactions, work on boundary-setting, and strengthen family bonds. I can help support families with special needs children, co-parenting and parent-child relationships.
Biography
My love of reading and writing turned into a degree in English Literature from the University of Central Florida. During my undergrad years at UCF, I tutored athletes on the football team and women’s basketball team. I also worked as a student in the campus Career Resource Center helping students write resumes and encouraging them to connect with potential employers at career fairs. Helping and teaching became a passion leading toward my teaching career. I used my education and natural talents to work with children and families. It was over the course of my teaching career that I gained insight into the results of varying parenting styles, successful family routines, and persistent patterns of communication which could either build up or cause damage. Seeing the needs of families, couples, and children, I decided to add to my life experience and career expertise, the knowledge and skill set I would have as a licensed mental health practitioner to be more impactful.
I completed my Master of Science degree in Clinical Mental Health through Grand Canyon University. I am a Registered Clinical Mental Health Counseling Intern (IMH27659) with the state of Florida, accruing hours toward full licensure. I am a member of the American Counseling Association and am honored and delighted to be part of the Family Therapy Associates of Jacksonville team.
When I have a few moments to myself, I enjoy reading, kayaking, and any activity that brings me closer to my children, friends, and extended family.
NOTE: Alayne Henley is acquiring the clinical hours required to complete a mental health counseling degree and is under the supervision of Ida Holem. Sessions may be recorded for training purposes.