I believe that transformation as individuals and families begins with the better understanding of ourselves. My desire is to help individuals and families on a journey to self-discovery, gratitude, compassion, and wellbeing.
My goal is to help you gain insight and awareness through connecting past experiences to how you view the World today. Understanding these connections provides a deeper personal understanding that can help you prevail in your life challenges.
My approach to therapy combines elements of humanistic, relational, and psychodynamic theory to meet people where they are. I pride myself on therapy that fosters connection, communication, and emotional transformation.
Sometimes difficult life experiences can hold us back from the richness of life. Therapy offers a warm and safe environment to process purpose and meaning in our lives.
I graduated from Boston University, followed by specialized training at Hunter College’s Post-Masters Program in Advanced Clinical Social Work and the Westchester Family Institute. I gained extensive training in various therapeutic techniques.
My specialties:
- Stressful Life Transition Counseling
- Disability Adjustment Counseling
- Chronic Mental Illness Adjustment and Stabilization Counseling
- Autism Adjustment Counseling
- Adjustment Counseling for Identity Challenges
- Counseling to Stabilize More Difficult or Complex Conditions
Florida License # SW3765
JD provides virtual sessions only at this time.
Lakeside Counseling is proud to contract with JD Townsend. Please ask about his availability to schedule new clients when you contact our office.