"We are not here to tell you what to do ... but to help you arrive there in an aha moment!"
- Audrey Roach-Slivinski MSW, LCSW - Owner & Clinical Director
We all struggle in life and have more in common than different. Acceptance and Coping skills are needed to navigate through life's peaks and valleys. My passion is assisting children, adolescents and adults in finding their way beginning wherever they are.
For over 19 years I have been professionally helping individuals and families find their way. As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker working across the country from NY, CT, WY, ID, MT, OR and now my hometown of the Beaches of Jacksonville, Florida. Accumulating a wealth of knowledge through life experience and understanding of people from all walks of life. Clinically trained at New York University where I obtained my MSW. Craving more knowledge to increase effectiveness, I continued my intensive training, receiving a post graduate certificate in Clinical Social Worker from Yale Medical School - Child Study Center. Further intensive trainings in Dialectical Behavior Therapy by Marsha Linehan, PhD and Dr. Charles Swenson, DBT-PE w/ Melanie Harned, PhD, Family DBT w/ Dr. Alan Fruzzetti, DBT-C w/ Francheska Perepletchikova, PhD also completing Behavior Therapy Training Institutes (BTTI) Cognitive Behavior Therapy + ERP, SPACE (Supportive Parenting of Anxious Childhood Emotions Treatment w/ Eli Lebowitz, PhD, ACT treatment as well as fully EMDR trained for trauma, Trauma Focused-CBT, a Coercive Control Trauma-Informed Clinician + Forensic Services Provider. I bring evidence based treatment + proven methods to best help children, adolescent and families regulate their emotions, behaviors and lives. Supporting protective parents as a Forensic Childhood Mental Abuse + Parenting Expert Witness, Parenting Coordinator, Child Advocate and Co-Parenting Parent coach. Healing families dealing with divorce with evidence based treatment methods that improve connection and stability.
My ideology and approach is strengths based, intensively trained in DBT, DBT-C, DBT-PE, SPACE, ACT & CBT, EMDR, as a Certified Mindfulness Meditation Teacher, Certified Coercive Control Trauma Infomed Therapist with positive restructuring and is client focused.
Vulnerability is a life necessity as scary and taboo as it is for many. It is the common denominator that makes us all human. In order to develop closeness we have to take a chance and allow others in ... we need to be vulnerable. A lot of us have been conditioned in life from an early age to build a wall, not to share with others, keep people at a distance, put on a brave face, pull ourselves up by our bootstraps, don't ask for help, don't cry in front of others; basically do not show weakness, don't show vulnerability. What a lonely life that can create in our hour of need. It is not healthy to close ourselves off from others and try to figure everything out on our own. This opens the door to a lot of maladaptive behaviors such as addiction, self harm, depression, anxiety, social phobia, abuse on varied forms and levels. Vulnerability=Humanness and that is the one thing that connects us all. My goal is to assist others in all life stages with improving their life, building their tribe of supportive people, eliminating the negative chatter, helping establish boundaries with the negative forces in our lives and finding their truth.
I am grateful to have worked with so many populations and economic situations coast to coast. I've provided mental health services in private settings and public, the great outdoors, inner cities, Native American Reservations, schools, hospitals, clinics as well as in an office in the burbs. I have learned we are all human and struggle is a part of our DNA. It is how we view our world regardless of the circumstances that predicts our joy in life. However you are feeling is valid and learning to self-validate is an essential skill towards building your life worth living.
Let the journey begin. Namaste.
Audrey Roach-Slivinski, MSW, LCSW (FL & VT)
For over 19 years I have been professionally helping individuals and families find their way. As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker working across the country from NY, CT, WY, ID, MT, OR and now my hometown of the Beaches of Jacksonville, Florida. Accumulating a wealth of knowledge through life experience and understanding of people from all walks of life. Clinically trained at New York University where I obtained my MSW. Craving more knowledge to increase effectiveness, I continued my intensive training, receiving a post graduate certificate in Clinical Social Worker from Yale Medical School - Child Study Center. Further intensive trainings in Dialectical Behavior Therapy by Marsha Linehan, PhD and Dr. Charles Swenson, DBT-PE w/ Melanie Harned, PhD, Family DBT w/ Dr. Alan Fruzzetti, DBT-C w/ Francheska Perepletchikova, PhD also completing Behavior Therapy Training Institutes (BTTI) Cognitive Behavior Therapy + ERP, SPACE (Supportive Parenting of Anxious Childhood Emotions Treatment w/ Eli Lebowitz, PhD, ACT treatment as well as fully EMDR trained for trauma, Trauma Focused-CBT, a Coercive Control Trauma-Informed Clinician + Forensic Services Provider. I bring evidence based treatment + proven methods to best help children, adolescent and families regulate their emotions, behaviors and lives. Supporting protective parents as a Forensic Childhood Mental Abuse + Parenting Expert Witness, Parenting Coordinator, Child Advocate and Co-Parenting Parent coach. Healing families dealing with divorce with evidence based treatment methods that improve connection and stability.
My ideology and approach is strengths based, intensively trained in DBT, DBT-C, DBT-PE, SPACE, ACT & CBT, EMDR, as a Certified Mindfulness Meditation Teacher, Certified Coercive Control Trauma Infomed Therapist with positive restructuring and is client focused.
Vulnerability is a life necessity as scary and taboo as it is for many. It is the common denominator that makes us all human. In order to develop closeness we have to take a chance and allow others in ... we need to be vulnerable. A lot of us have been conditioned in life from an early age to build a wall, not to share with others, keep people at a distance, put on a brave face, pull ourselves up by our bootstraps, don't ask for help, don't cry in front of others; basically do not show weakness, don't show vulnerability. What a lonely life that can create in our hour of need. It is not healthy to close ourselves off from others and try to figure everything out on our own. This opens the door to a lot of maladaptive behaviors such as addiction, self harm, depression, anxiety, social phobia, abuse on varied forms and levels. Vulnerability=Humanness and that is the one thing that connects us all. My goal is to assist others in all life stages with improving their life, building their tribe of supportive people, eliminating the negative chatter, helping establish boundaries with the negative forces in our lives and finding their truth.
I am grateful to have worked with so many populations and economic situations coast to coast. I've provided mental health services in private settings and public, the great outdoors, inner cities, Native American Reservations, schools, hospitals, clinics as well as in an office in the burbs. I have learned we are all human and struggle is a part of our DNA. It is how we view our world regardless of the circumstances that predicts our joy in life. However you are feeling is valid and learning to self-validate is an essential skill towards building your life worth living.
Let the journey begin. Namaste.
Audrey Roach-Slivinski, MSW, LCSW (FL & VT)
Courtney Robinson, MHC, LMHC
Courtney Robinson, LMHC
Clinician/Therapist
Courtney Robinson is Licensed Mental Health Counselor with more than 10 years of professional experience in both the therapeutic and research arenas. She graduated from the University of Central Florida with a Bachelor’s of Science in Psychology and then from University of North Florida with a Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology. The main focus in her career has been to help individuals break free from their emotional bonds and lead a life with mental wellness. She has worked extensively with individuals who suffer from substance use, those who have traumatic pasts, and those plagued by OCD and other anxiety disorders. In addition she has also worked with the younger members of our community who have been involved with the Department of Juvenile Justice. To help individuals Courtney utilizes various therapeutic modalities including but not limited to: Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Exposure Response Prevention (ERP), and Motivational Interviewing (MI). Her passion is to help change cultural viewpoints of individuals suffering from mental health concerns while remaining equipped to evolve with the changing needs of those she serves and remained informed about updating best practices in the field.
We are privileged to have such a talented therapist join our clinical team! Courtney is accepting clients now and is ready to help!
Clinician/Therapist
Courtney Robinson is Licensed Mental Health Counselor with more than 10 years of professional experience in both the therapeutic and research arenas. She graduated from the University of Central Florida with a Bachelor’s of Science in Psychology and then from University of North Florida with a Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology. The main focus in her career has been to help individuals break free from their emotional bonds and lead a life with mental wellness. She has worked extensively with individuals who suffer from substance use, those who have traumatic pasts, and those plagued by OCD and other anxiety disorders. In addition she has also worked with the younger members of our community who have been involved with the Department of Juvenile Justice. To help individuals Courtney utilizes various therapeutic modalities including but not limited to: Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Exposure Response Prevention (ERP), and Motivational Interviewing (MI). Her passion is to help change cultural viewpoints of individuals suffering from mental health concerns while remaining equipped to evolve with the changing needs of those she serves and remained informed about updating best practices in the field.
We are privileged to have such a talented therapist join our clinical team! Courtney is accepting clients now and is ready to help!
Katie Hutchinson, MSW, Registered Intern Masters of Social Work .
- Psychotherapist & DBT Skills Trainer
Hello! I’m Katherine Hutchinson, a Florida Registered Clinical Social Worker Intern (RCSWI), proud military wife, and mother of two wonderful boys. My passion for social work was sparked during my time with the Juvenile Justice System, leading me to pursue a Bachelors Degree in Social Work from Florida Atlantic University. I further specialized by earning a Child Welfare Specialist Certificate from Florida International University and completed my advanced standing Master’s Degree in Clinical Social Work at Florida State University. My career began at the Department of Children and Families Services, where I developed a strong foundation in child and family welfare. I then transitioned to Wesley House Family Services, working as a Child Case Manager, focusing on supporting teens and families. Later, I joined the Children's Home Society as a Child Welfare Specialist, collaborating with caregivers in foster care and adoption services. These roles deepened my understanding of the unique challenges facing children and families, and it was through this experience that I realized the critical need for more mental health professionals dedicated to supporting youth and families. This realization fueled my return to school to
further specialize in clinical social work.
Today, I’m passionate about working with teens, families, individuals, and couples. I lead adult Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) groups and have received training in several therapeutic modalities, including Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Exposure Response Prevention (ERP). and Mindfulness. I specialize in treating individuals struggling with anxiety, mood, and depressive disorders. My approach is collaborative and solution-focused, helping clients identify and achieve their life-worth-living goals. I am committed to
empowering individuals and families on their journey toward emotional well-being and resilience.
Ashleigh Harris, MSW
Therapist and DBT Skills Trainer
Hi! I'm Ashleigh, a clinical social work intern with her Master’s of Social Work degree from Florida State University. I graduated from the University of North Florida in 2016 with a Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice and a minor in Psychology. Throughout my academic and professional journey, I have found my passion in creating a safe and encouraging environment for clients to process life’s challenges by exploring their emotions, discovering their identities, and learning tools they can use in their day-to-day lives. My areas of clinical interest include trauma and resilience, ADHD, PTSD, anxiety and panic disorders, chronic illness, and OCD. I take a primarily strengths based, solution focused, and evidence-based approach to therapy while working closely with clients to individualize their therapeutic journey. I utilize a variety of therapeutic modalities including but not limited to Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Motivational Interviewing (MI), and mindfulness. I thoroughly enjoy learning and am committed to advancing my therapeutic knowledge and skills. I believe that we all have unique strengths and perspectives and look forward to working alongside you and supporting you on your journey.
When I am not in the office, I enjoy spending time with my family, playing with my two cats, hosting game nights, listening to music, and reading
Therapist and DBT Skills Trainer
Hi! I'm Ashleigh, a clinical social work intern with her Master’s of Social Work degree from Florida State University. I graduated from the University of North Florida in 2016 with a Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice and a minor in Psychology. Throughout my academic and professional journey, I have found my passion in creating a safe and encouraging environment for clients to process life’s challenges by exploring their emotions, discovering their identities, and learning tools they can use in their day-to-day lives. My areas of clinical interest include trauma and resilience, ADHD, PTSD, anxiety and panic disorders, chronic illness, and OCD. I take a primarily strengths based, solution focused, and evidence-based approach to therapy while working closely with clients to individualize their therapeutic journey. I utilize a variety of therapeutic modalities including but not limited to Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Motivational Interviewing (MI), and mindfulness. I thoroughly enjoy learning and am committed to advancing my therapeutic knowledge and skills. I believe that we all have unique strengths and perspectives and look forward to working alongside you and supporting you on your journey.
When I am not in the office, I enjoy spending time with my family, playing with my two cats, hosting game nights, listening to music, and reading
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Jess Mccrosky, CMHC Intern
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