About Us: Empowering Wellness, Transforming Lives
Virtual Therapy & Wellness in Florida, Missouri, New Jersey, New York & Texas
We don’t just help you heal, we help you transform.
Our mission in the work that we do is to restore, heal, and invigorate the relationships people have with themselves as well as those they have with others. We believe that healing is a process that happens as a result of healthy and reciprocal human connection.
As a team, we strive to instill a sense of belonging, acceptance, and validation in our relationships with everyone we work with so they can experience all that they deserve and are worthy of from others— to be seen and heard for who they are — as they are. This experience allows clients to transform and create the relationships they want and need in every area of their lives.
Our Guiding Principles
Connection
We are guided by a deep desire to connect with people and to be a presence for them in their lives.
We strive to instill a sense of belonging within each individual we work with and also in the relationships we cultivate together.
Acceptance
Differences between people matter. We acknowledge and embrace differences of race, gender, sexual orientation, age, creed, and ability and we are committed to being a source of love, acceptance, and support for all.
Expansion & Growth
Creating and discovering space between our ideas and patterns allows us to see and experience the areas where growth is possible.
Wholeness & Togetherness
Our lives mirror our bodies and our internal experiences. We work together to unite all three — and we do it as a team.
Meet Our Team of Providers
Get to Know Our Therapists
Founder/Owner, LPC, NCC, RYT-200, Parent Coach
Private Pay Only
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LPC, MT-BC
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LPC, LCDC, NCC
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LMSW
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LPC, LCADC
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Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC), CASAC-M
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Self-Compassion Group Therapy
Reduce Stress • Build Confidence • Strengthen Your Sense of Self
• Starts May 26th — register today
• Available to clients in New Jersey & Texas – Insurance Accepted!
Fees & Accessibility
We’re committed to making care accessible, whether you’re using insurance or paying out of pocket.
Insurance Accepted
New Jersey Clients:
Aetna, BCBS, Cigna, Carelon, Quest Behavioral Health
Texas Clients:
Aetna, BCBS, Cigna, Carelon, Oscar, Oxford, United Healthcare
We’ll verify your coverage before the group begins.
Self-Pay Option
$250 total for the full 10-week program
Includes:
- Weekly group sessions
- Weekly 30-minute 1:1 check-in with Jacqueline Valdes, LPC
(That’s just $25 per session!)
Reduced Rates Available
Sliding scale available for:
- Students (with student ID)
- Individuals with financial need (proof of income required)
- Military, first responders, and retirees
Current clients may attend at no cost.
Is This Group Right for You?
Our 10-week Self-Compassion Group is ideal if you’re navigating:
- Self-criticism or low self-esteem
- Anxiety, depression, or perfectionism
- Difficulty with boundaries or self-forgiveness
- Relationship challenges or emotional dysregulation
What You’ll Gain
- Increased Self-Acceptance
- Reduced Stress & Anxiety
- Improved Relationships
- Greater Emotional Resilience
What to Expect
- Small Group Setting (6–8 participants)
- Weekly 1:1 Check-ins
- Flexible Attendance Policy (miss up to 2 sessions)
- Convenient Scheduling (evenings, weekends, or early afternoons)
Meet Your Group Facilitator
Jacqueline Valdes, LPC, NCC, LCDC
Jacqueline is deeply passionate about helping others build self-compassion from the inside out. Her work is grounded in the belief that:
Everyone is worthy of unconditional acceptance—good, bad, and in-between.
Everyone deserves to be seen for their true heart.
Everyone has the strength to build a life worth living.
Her goal is to help you create a foundation of confidence, self-worth, and emotional strength—so that when life comes “huffing and puffing,” you feel steady and secure.
Our Mission
To empower individuals to cultivate genuine self-compassion—fostering emotional well-being and improving overall quality of life.
Community Mindfulness Course | Group Practice
Discover the power of mindfulness in this 5-week course designed to help you build and sustain a meditation practice that supports your daily life. Whether you’re a beginner or looking to deepen your practice, this course offers practical techniques to cultivate focus, emotional resilience, and inner peace, even in the midst of life’s constant changes.
What You’ll Learn:
✅ The Four Foundations of Mindfulness for modern life
✅ Techniques to reduce stress and anxiety through meditation
✅ Loving-Kindness (Metta) Meditation for healing and well-being
✅ How to cultivate an awakened mindset for greater clarity and presence
✅ Practical exercises to integrate mindfulness into everyday life
Course Structure
Each session includes a lecture, guided meditation, and interactive exercises to help you develop a sustainable practice.
📍 Week 1: Introduction to Mindfulness – Understanding awareness, presence, and the science of mindfulness
📍 Week 2: Mindfulness of the Body – Grounding through physical sensations and breath awareness
📍 Week 3: Mindfulness of Feelings & Emotions – Managing emotions with balance and self-compassion
📍 Week 4: Mindfulness of Thoughts & Mental States – Breaking free from reactivity and limiting patterns
📍 Week 5: Loving-Kindness & Integration – Cultivating compassion, gratitude, and mindfulness in daily life
Your Instructor
This course is led by Michael O’Connell, a meditation teacher and mindfulness coach with over a decade of experience studying Eastern philosophy, psychology, and the creative arts. Michael’s teaching blends spiritual wisdom, modern psychology, and practical techniques to make meditation accessible and transformative.
💡 No prior meditation experience needed—just an open mind and a willingness to explore!
🌿 Join us and build a foundation for greater peace, clarity, and well-being
Mindfulness meditation is an ancient and modern technique to help concentrate your mind, let go of unnecessary stress and anxiety and access peace and clarity despite the ever changing circumstances of life. By developing concentration, awareness, and loving/kindness we become equipped with our personal wisdom to meet our life with presence and skillful means.