Business Details
7 Years
experience
Mental Health Therapy & Counseling in Jacksonville, FL
Metropolitan Behavioral Services is dedicated to empowering individuals through reality-based approaches and stress reduction techniques to address mental health challenges. Our team of licensed clinicians specializes in treating anxiety, depression, behavioral issues, and trauma-related conditions while providing court-ordered evaluations and psychiatric services. With expertise in military family counseling, youth mental health, and addiction recovery, we offer personalized care for adults and children. Our services include individual therapy, marriage counseling, and group sessions tailored to diverse needs.Established in 2019, we combine clinical excellence with compassionate support to help clients navigate stressful circumstances. Our clinicians hold advanced degrees and certifications in mental health counseling, ensuring high-quality care. We facilitate SMART recovery groups and wellness programs for adults and teens struggling with addictions or emotional challenges. Committed to accessibility, we serve diverse populations through flexible service delivery. Our Jacksonville-based practice prioritizes client-centered care and evidence-based practices to promote long-term well-being.
Services
Individual Counseling
Court Ordered Services
General Psychiatry
Military Counseling
Marriage Counseling
Children and Teens Counseling
Group Counseling
Wellness Groups
SMART Recovery
Psychiatric Services
Details
- Year established: 2019
Highlights and features
- We offer specialized mental health counseling for adults and children.
- Our team provides court-ordered evaluations and services.
- We address military family challenges including PTSD and deployments.
- We facilitate SMART recovery groups for addiction support.
- We host wellness groups tailored for adults and teens.
Services
Individual Counseling
Our licensed clinicians provide one-on-one mental health counseling for adults and children. Specializing in anxiety, depression, and trauma treatment, we develop personalized care plans using evidence-based techniques. Sessions focus on stress reduction, coping strategies, and improving emotional well-being through reality-based approaches.
Court Ordered Services
We offer mandated mental health assessments and counseling programs for legal requirements. Services include drug evaluations, social services referrals, and court-compliant treatment documentation. Our clinicians work with clients to address behavioral issues through structured therapeutic interventions.
Military Counseling
Specialized mental health services address military family challenges including PTSD management, deployment stress, and family dynamics adjustments. Our programs support service members and families through relocation transitions and military lifestyle adaptations using trauma-informed care.
Group Counseling
We facilitate therapeutic group sessions for various mental health needs including SMART recovery for addiction and wellness groups for emotional challenges. These sessions provide peer support networks while maintaining professional clinical guidance for participants.
Psychiatric Services
Our psychiatric practice offers diagnosis and treatment for mental health conditions including medication management. Services cover general psychiatry needs, dual diagnosis treatment, and specialized care for intimate partner abuse cases using comprehensive therapeutic approaches.
People
Dr. Blazen Draguljic
Medical Director
Dr. Draguljic oversees clinical operations and psychiatric care programs. With extensive experience in mental health treatment, he specializes in medication management and complex case evaluations for diverse patient populations.
Millie Sagesse
MS, LMHC
Licensed Mental Health Counselor Millie Sagesse provides individual and group therapy sessions. She specializes in trauma recovery and behavioral issue interventions using evidence-based therapeutic techniques for adult patients.
Eric Athearn
MACP, LMHC
Eric Athearn offers counseling services for depression and anxiety disorders. His practice focuses on stress reduction techniques and coping strategies for clients facing challenging life circumstances and traumatic experiences.
David Lee
MS, LMHC
David Lee provides mental health counseling for individuals and couples. Specializing in relationship dynamics, he helps clients navigate emotional challenges through personalized therapeutic approaches and communication strategies.
Africa Pino
Clinician
Africa Pino works with children and teens facing contemporary mental health challenges. She addresses issues like bullying, substance abuse, and performance stress through age-appropriate counseling methods tailored to youth needs.
Questions
What mental health services do you offer?
We provide individual counseling, psychiatric care, marriage therapy, court-ordered evaluations, and group sessions for anxiety, depression, trauma, and addiction recovery.
Do you specialize in military family counseling?
Yes, we address military-specific challenges like deployments, PTSD, and family dynamics adjustments through specialized counseling programs.
Are there support groups for addiction recovery?
We facilitate SMART recovery groups and wellness programs for adults and teens struggling with substance abuse and addictive behaviors.
What youth mental health services are available?
Our services address youth issues including bullying, substance abuse, peer pressure, and performance stress through age-appropriate counseling.
How do I schedule an appointment?
New patients can contact us directly via phone or website to schedule initial consultations with our licensed clinicians.
