Meredith McLaurin

Hello, my name is Meredith McLaurin. I was born and raised in Mississippi. I recently relocated to Jacksonville, Florida with my significant other and my dog, Isla. I never imagined living in Florida, but I am excited to call Jacksonville my new home and be a member of the Family Therapy Associates of Jacksonville team.

My passion for helping others become the best version of themselves began at a young age. I have always loved mentoring, volunteering, and spending time with others who need someone to provide a listening ear. In 2020, I decided to pursue my passion for helping others and began my master’s degree in Mental Health Counseling. I know that seeking therapy is a big step for anyone to make and I respect the strength that it takes. I believe that learning is lifelong and everyone that we interact with has a lesson to teach us. You deserve to walk through life with confidence, love, and contentment, I hope to help you through your journey!

Who I can help

Individuals: Throughout our entire lives we are faced with new changes, whether mental, physical, spiritual, or emotional, if you are struggling with these experiences I can help. I believe in providing individuals with the coping skills they need for everyday life and experiences you may face.

Adolescents: Teen and pre-teen years are years filled with many life changes. These changes can make anyone experience anxiety, stress, depression and fear. I have a passion for helping adolescents and young adults who are navigating these changes. I believe in empowering adolescents in gaining more self-esteem, developing coping skills, and finding who they are.

Women: Are you struggling with self-worth, confidence, and self-love? I would love to help you process any life changes, building self-esteem, repair relationships, and feel empowered with who you are.

Couples: Communication is key and when we are not able to communicate with one another it can lead to anxiety and anger in other areas of our lives. I believe in helping couples communicate with one another and make their way through challenging situations. Together, I would love to help you express your feelings towards one another and find connection and passion.

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 Mississippi State University and graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in Educational Psychology with an emphasis on Mental Health Counseling. Throughout my undergraduate experience, I had many opportunities to volunteer with and mentor adolescents in the community. During these experiences, I worked with adolescents and children who were struggling at home, with their identities, and with their self-esteem. This experience sparked a passion for helping others of all ages.

After graduating mid-pandemic in 2020 from MSU, I went straight into my master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. I obtained my Master’s Degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Geneva College. I am a Clinical Mental Health Counseling Intern (IMH23491) with the state of Florida, accruing hours toward full licensure. I am currently a member of the American Counseling Association (ACA) and acquire ongoing training on the most research-based, effective therapy modalities.

In addition, I am a Board Certified TeleMental Health Provider (BC-TMH 3757) and able to provide both phone and video-based sessions to my clients.

In my free time, I enjoy traveling to visit family and friends, spending time with my significant other and dog, Isla, reading, going to the beach, and trying new restaurants in the area! Exploring our new home, Jacksonville is my favorite thing to do!

NOTE: Meredith McLaurin is under supervision provided by Kristen Montiel and Ida Holem. Sessions may be recorded for training purposes.

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