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
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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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Upcoming Events
Self-Compassion Group Therapy | Reduce Stress & Build Confidence
• Available to clients located in NJ & TX
• Starts May 26th — register today
• Insurance accepted
Hosted by: Jacqueline Valdes, LPC, NCC, LCDC
Learn more about Jacqueline Valdes
Jacqueline is passionate about helping others build compassion within themselves. Jacqueline’s approach utilizes core values and beliefs that include:
- Everyone has the strength and ability to build a life worth living
- Everyone is deserving of unconditional compassion and accepted for the good, bad, and the ugly we see in ourselves
- Everyone deserves to feel understood and seen for their true heart
Jacqueline works to build upon the strengths that clients innately have and teaches them to build a foundation self-assurance, self-acceptance, and self-compassion so that when the “big bad wolf” of life comes “huffing and puffing” your house of confidence, resiliency, and self-esteem stands strong!
Discover Greater Self-Compassion and Well-being
Are you struggling with self-criticism, anxiety, or low self-esteem? Our 10-week Self-Compassion Group Therapy program, available to residents of New Jersey and Texas, provides a supportive and empowering environment to cultivate kindness towards yourself.
What You’ll Gain:
- Increased Self-Acceptance: Learn to embrace your imperfections and build a stronger sense of self-worth.
- Reduced Stress & Anxiety: Develop healthier coping mechanisms for managing stress and challenging negative thought patterns.
- Improved Relationships: Foster deeper connections by building trust, intimacy, and healthier boundaries.
- Greater Emotional Resilience: Learn to navigate challenging emotions with self-compassion and understanding.
Our Program Offers:
- Supportive Group Setting: Connect with others who understand your struggles in a safe and compassionate space.
- Personalized Check-ins: Receive individual support with 30-minute check-ins (current clients meet with regular providers).
- Flexible Attendance: Miss up to 2 sessions without worry.
- Small, Intimate Groups: Limited to 6-8 participants for a more personalized experience.
- Convenient Scheduling: Choose from evening, weekend, or early afternoon sessions.
- Affordable Options: We accept insurance. We will verify your coverage prior to the start of the program. Sliding scale rates are available based on income, and the program is free for current clients. Payment plans are offered for students, military, first-responders, and retirees.
- Starts May 26th and runs until early August.
Who is this for?
This group is ideal for individuals experiencing:
- Low self-esteem and self-criticism
- Anxiety and stress
- Depression
- Perfectionism
- Difficulty with self-forgiveness
- Relationship difficulties
Our Mission:
To empower individuals to cultivate genuine self-compassion, fostering emotional well-being and enhancing overall quality of life.
Our Purpose:
To provide a supportive and compassionate environment for individuals to cultivate greater kindness and understanding towards themselves.
Group Goals:
- Increase self-compassion and self-acceptance
- Identify and challenge negative self-beliefs
- Develop healthier coping mechanisms
- Improve interpersonal relationships
- Foster a supportive group environment
Fees:
We accept insurance!
NJ-Based Clients: Aetna, BCBS, Cigna, Carelon, Quest Behavioral Health
Texas-Based Clients: Aetna, BCBS, Carelon, Cigna, Oscar, Oxford, United Healthcare,
Self-Pay:
$250 total (equivalent to $25 per session for a total of 10-weeks, 30-minute 1:1 weekly session with Jacqueline Valdes, LPC is included)
Reduced Rate for students or those with financial need
*Student ID or proof of household income is required*
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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.
