Hello! My name is Veena Jeedigunta. Born in India, I immigrated to the United States at the age of 2, with my parents and brother. We have moved over 20 times in my life, so I’ve had the pleasure of meeting many wonderful people of all different ages and backgrounds. After getting married and starting my own family, life...
Hi, my name is Caluegh! Fun fact, I am not from Jacksonville, I grew up down south in St. Petersburg, Florida. I am passionate about helping individuals, families, and couples navigate their relationships and experience health and happiness. I strongly believe that it only takes a small ripple effect of change to begin the process of healing...
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...
Hi, I’m Sarah! I was Born in Georgia, but raised right here in Jacksonville, Florida. Ever since I was a little girl, I have always loved learning about people and the life experiences that make up who they are as a person. While working in a hospital setting during COVID-19, I quickly realized the need for mental health services...
Hello, my name is Imani Kent. I was born in Virginia and lived in multiple states before settling in Jacksonville, Florida with my mom at the age of 8. Even though I have traveled a lot and lived in many places, I have called Jacksonville home for a long time. When I was in high school I lived downtown not...
Hi, I’m Jess. I moved to Jacksonville seventeen years ago from the panhandle of Florida. I was formerly a middle school teacher before I began pursuing my true calling as a mental health counselor. I am passionate about helping people recognize their own strengths and work toward achieving their goals, as well as facing the storms of...
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...
Hi, my name is Mallory Fuller! I was born here in Jacksonville however, I moved up and down the east coast growing up as my father was in the Navy. I have had the wonderful experience of living in the beautiful states of Maine, Pennsylvania, North Carolina, and Virginia. After my parents’ divorce during my adolescence, my mother, siblings and...
Hi, I’m Sharon Leukert. I am enjoying making my home in North Central Florida with my husband, a pastor, and our three children. Our family has enjoyed serving in ministry in various locations in the United States, in fact, each of our children was born in a different state. When my husband changed careers and entered pastoral ministry,...
Hello, my name is Rachel Church! I am a Jacksonville-native although my husband and I lived in Louisiana and New Jersey while he served in the U.S. Coast Guard. Those places were nice, but there is no place like home! We have been “home” since 1998 enabling us to raise our family in our beloved city. As far back...