Josie is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Certified EMDR Therapist, EMDRIA Approved Consultant and a Qualified Clinical Supervisor. She is the Clinical Director at Coastal Therapy & Wellness, overseeing the practice and the Student Intern program. 

Josie has experience working with clients on a wide range of mental health and behavioral issues, however has a special interest in conditions associated with traumatic experiences. Trauma does not always mean PTSD. It can often be subtle and could be the core issue underlying other emotional problems.  Josie uses a specialized and extremely effective approach called Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR). EMDR activates the brain’s natural healing abilities to reprocess past experiences that may be deeply rooted in the client’s current issues. EMDR is unique as it allows clients to resolve their emotional issues without having to “talk” through all the details. Many clients describe the EMDR experience as a profound and rapid solution that helps them to improve their symptoms and positive outlook on their life.

Josie's favorite quote says “an arrow cannot be shot forward until it is pulled back”. It teaches us that perspective is so powerful which may cause you to focus on a setback rather than what you’re being set up for.  Josie strongly believes everyone is capable and deserving of growth and healing while learning how to foster and strengthen natural resliency. Josie’s natural compassion and collaborative approach allow for her client’s to feel safe to tackle some of life’s most difficult challenges. Josie's therapuetic style is to seek to understand a client's story, hearing them without judgement and walk alongside their journey to regain hope.

Josie earned her Master of Social work degree from Florida Atlantic University in 2012. Josie has worked in leadership positions providing clinical supervision, program development and program oversight since 2018. Over the course of her career, she has worked with individuals and families ages 3 and older in private practice, Community Based Agencies, Residential facilities and Substance Abuse Treatment Centers. Josie has also given presentations as a guest speaker in the community and taught Graduate Social work courses as an adjunct Professor at FAU.

Chloe graduated from Barry University in Sunny South Florida with her Masters in Social Work. A local from Palm Beach County, Chloe has lived here in tropical paradise for her entire life. What brought Chloe to this field is her drive to help people learn how to love, be proud, and recognize the courage that is within themselves. Mental Health can be such a puzzle to first find the correct pieces but then putting them all together, Chloe’s passion is to help others find the right pieces and then how to put them together. Trained in Trauma-Informed Care and Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavior Therapy (TF-CBT), Chloe is dedicated to helping others who have experienced life changing events, including grief and loss, anxiety, and trauma. Chloe brings a fresh new perspective from personally experiencing and learning the balance between school and work during the COVID-19 Pandemic. Chloe is passionate about connecting with clients through the use of humor and creating a comfortable safe space. Chloe believes that everyone deserves happiness and possesses strength and power within.

If you are struggling to connect with only talk therapy, just feel like something is missing, or you’re wanting to go deeper, experiential therapy might be what you’ve been searching for. I think most of us are searching for peace and understanding. Just as a tree doesn’t know it’s a tree, we often don’t realize we have the ability to find peace and understanding from within, without looking for people/places/things to help us feel something different. 

Working with me, I will provide space for you to reconnect the mind, body and soul. With my training in somatic psychology. psychodrama and EMDR, I will assist you in gaining clarity about what might be blocking you from truly feeling one with yourself.

I want to invite you to take the first step and contact me. I know these websites can seem disingenuous so I hope to speak to you over the phone to see if I am a good fit for your reflective and deepening journey. You have the power to change your life with the steps you take, no matter how large or small.

Roque is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and Certified EMDR Therapist. Roque has

experience working with clients, adult and children, on a wide range of mental health and

behavioral issues specially with clients who have experienced trauma. Roque uses a modality

called Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR). EMDR can resolve the

impact of past traumas to let you live in the present more fully.

Roque also uses Solution Focused Approach which is a future focused and goal directed

approach. As indicated by its name, it focuses on solutions rather than on the problems.

Solution Focused Approach is a short term, hope friendly, client empowering, and a future

oriented therapy technique designed to formulating, achieving, and sustaining desired behavior

change. Roque also uses Trauma Informed Care Parenting Technique by using the Trust Based

Relations Intervention model to assist parents dealing with children with either simple or

complex trauma.

Roque earned his Master of Science in Family and Youth Services from Bellevue University in

2010. Roque has worked at different capacities in several mental health organizations in Palm

Beach, Broward, and the Treasure Coast. Roque has provided therapy to children in the foster

care, as well as children and their families whether foster, adoptive or biological families. Roque

has also managed emergency shelters in Broward and Palm Beach and also managed a team

of mental health workers providing parenting support and behavioral interventions to children

and families in Palm Beach County.

Roque lives in the Town of Jupiter with his family. He is a husband and father of 4 amazing

teenagers. Roque loves the outdoors, camping, bike riding, and traveling through Florida, the

US, and abroad.

Upon building my own level of cognitive awareness to work in this field, I have realized that I have always wanted to help others who might not be able to see their own full potential to living an authentic life yet. I have been practicing mental health counseling over over 10 years and find therapy a truly useful tool for anyone who is struggling, feeling stuck, or not sure what to do to move forward.

As a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and Certified Addictions Professional with international recognition, I bring an array of experience and modalities when working with clients. I am transparent, very practical, and integrative in my approach.  I completed my Master’s Degree in Mental Health and Wellness and my Bachelor’s degree in Applied Psychology both at New York University.

My main goal is to help clients learn to love themselves and work through stressors or barriers that impact daily life.  I have found that taking a holistic approach to therapy helps a great majority of clients focus on healing mind and body.  I have worked in many different arenas that include substance abuse, couples and families, crisis management, postpartum clients, women’s issues, as well as the LGBTQ community.

A specialty that I work with is with women who are postpartum. Not enough support is given to women during and after pregnancy and often confusing feelings can be overlooked or misdiagnosed. If you find yourself getting frustrated, having confusing and scary thoughts, feeling resentful, or even depressed, know that I will help you navigate these feelings.

I also have experience with couples where I have created an environment that you can feel safe in expressing your deepest feelings and fears. I tailor my approach working with couples to focus on addressing and working through your specific needs that is most conducive for your goals. 

Keith is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Florida State Qualified Supervisor. Keith has experience working with Veterans and First Responders as well as their Family members and caregivers of this population. Keith graduated from Florida Atlantic University in 2018 with a Master's in Social Work.

Keith's primary focus has been helping clients suffering from PTSD related to combat and first responder's trauma, moral injury as well as those experiencing chronic pain associated with physical injuries. Keith served 10 years in the United States Marine Corps as an Infantryman and Infantry Unit Leader. His experience in understanding the causes and chronic effects of trauma, moral injury and physical pain stem from his 3 combat deployments and his injuries he sustained during an ambush in which he was wounded by gunfire and shrapnel.

Keith's goal is to aid his clients in understanding how trauma, moral injury and physical pain effect the mind and body. Keith believes through education, understanding and acceptance, clients can live productive and enjoyable lives. Keith has been able to assist his clients with their healing process utilizing Cognitive Behavioral Techniques as well as Body Scan Meditation. 

Welcome! I am James, a dedicated and compassionate Registered Marriage and Family Therapist Intern, as well as a Registered Clinical Mental Health Counselor Intern. Armed with a Bachelor's Degree in Psychology and a Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and Marriage, Couple, and Family Counseling from Barry University, my mission is to guide you on your journey to wellness.

With over 14 years of extensive experience, I specialize in dual diagnosis, behavioral health, applied behavioral analysis, mental health, and coaching across diverse age groups and settings. I bring a wealth of expertise in addressing ADHD, anxiety, depression, insomnia, bipolar disorder, behavioral issues, work/life balance, goal setting, and motivation.

My therapeutic approach is eclectic, integrating Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Solution-Focused Therapy (SFT), Psychodynamic, and Person-Centered methods. I also draw upon Family Systems, Structural Family Therapy, and Gottman Sound House in my coaching style. Together, we'll create a nonjudgmental space for self-exploration, goal achievement, and overall wellness enhancement.

I am here to support individuals, couples, and families struggling to achieve a healthy life balance amid personal, social, professional, and familial demands. Whether managing anxiety, ADHD, work/life balance, motivation, communication, routines, depression, insomnia, or goal setting, let's collaborate to unlock your potential and cultivate a life that brings you satisfaction and joy. Together, we'll pave the way to the best version of yourself

Hello! I am an MSW graduate student at Barry University interning at Coastal Therapy and Wellness in Palm Beach Gardens, Fl, under the guidance of Josie Rhoads, LCSW.  I have been working in the field of Mental Health for 18 years with a primary focus on substance abuse.  I got into this field because I love helping people, but didn’t realize that I wanted to be a Social Worker until I was introduced to Brene Brown and learned about empathy, courage, and shame. I am trained in Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) and Trauma-Informed care.

I approach counseling sessions with non-judgmental curiosity and excitement to get to know you, and walk alongside you on this healing journey. Connecting with a neutral, supportive person, and realizing you are not alone in your struggles can be powerful and healing in itself. I look forward to getting to know you, and your story!