At Family Therapy Associates of Jacksonville (FTAJ), we take pride in offering the highest quality of client care. That commitment influences everything we do. When the world came to a stop during the pandemic, we used our professional teletherapy option for many clients who needed continued care. Likewise, therapy offices around the globe found themselves in the same position and...
My teenage daughter recently discovered that she needed braces. The disappointment on her face spoke volumes as she started protesting, “I already have glasses now I’m going to have BRACES?” Sadly, she has had many moments of self-doubt and damaged self-esteem as she tries to navigate her way through her adolescent years. These days, technology and social media create a...
Sex is one of the most intimate experiences we have in our lifetime. It can be wonderful and fulfilling. It can be scary and painful. Or, it can even be both. Sexual identity begins at birth and forms through both healthy and unhealthy experiences. Our beliefs about sex develop as we grow and are molded by the perspectives of caregivers,...
Have you ever found yourself thinking any of these thoughts or maybe you’ve even said them to your partner in frustration? “I shouldn’t have to ask…” “It doesn’t mean as much if I have to say something…” “It was obvious I wanted/needed that…” We all want our partners to show they care about us. We want to know that we’re...
One of the biggest transitions someone can experience in life is going from being childless individuals to becoming a parent. This is an incredibly huge transition to go through. It is true what they say: having a baby changes everything. Our bodies, relationships, careers, finances, schedules, and sense of identity all shift once a baby enters the picture! We experience...
My son has been a terrible sleeper. Recently, he didn’t nap all day and then cried for hours and hours during the night. The next morning at church I saw a woman holding a baby who was fast asleep despite all the lights, lively music, and people. Then there was me. Tired, disheveled with unwashed hair, desperately patting, shushing, and...
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