About Us

Our Team

Jodi Coleman

Founder, Supervising Counselor
Licensed Mental Health Counselor

jodi@colemancounselingjax.com

Education

Bachelor of Science – Biology
Concentration in Biomedical Sciences
Minor in Religious Studies
University of North Florida

Master of Arts – Professional Counseling
Liberty University

License

Licensed Mental Health Counselor
# MH20473

Specific Techniques

Neuro Emotional Technique (NET) – Certified Level I

Trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)

About Jodi

I am passionate about helping others brave life’s challenges by feeling and becoming strong in mind and spirit. I deeply enjoy working with people as they overcome a range of mental health issues, including past trauma, anxiety, depression, dissociation, postpartum health issues, and many more.

In the counseling session, I work to balance the science of the mind with a laid-back style, putting you in the driver’s seat of your health while offering tools to help you feel most equipped to handle the array of challenges you may be facing.  I enjoy adapting my counseling style to your needs, adjusting as you grow in wellness.

I am a Jesus-follower, which inevitably affects my worldview and some of how I approach the counseling space.  Namely, I bring with me a belief that every human is deeply loved, valued, and worthy.  I do enjoy working with those of all belief systems, and respect whatever level of spirituality you feel comfortable with involving in your sessions.

Brooks Decker

Registered Mental Health Counselor Intern (RMHCI)

brooks@colemancounselingjax.com

Education

Bachelor of Science – Sociology
Arizona State University

Master of Arts – Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Liberty University

License

Registered Mental Health Counselor Intern
#IMH26069

Specific Techniques

Trained in Neuro Emotional Technique (NET)
Experienced in artistic expression in therapy

About Brooks

Life is hard. There are constant experiences, feelings, hopes, dreams, successes, failures, and thoughts to navigate and process. Sometimes we do okay navigating life without extra help, other times we need a safe space and fresh perspective to learn, grow and heal. I am always deeply honored when someone trusts me to create that space and walk alongside them in their journey to understand themselves and the world around them. I believe that you are the expert concerning your life, and my job is to collaborate with you to help you achieve your goals.

I enjoy working with people of all ages, life stages, backgrounds, religions, and ethnicities. I have experience working with clients who have a wide variety of mental health concerns and am a trauma informed practitioner. I am also trained in Neuro Emotional Technique and enjoy incorporating art into the therapeutic experience when relevant.

Derek Shairs

Master’s Level Counselor Intern

derek@colemancounselingjax.com

Education

Bachelor of Science – Psychology
University of North Florida

Master of Arts – Clinical Mental Health Counseling
(due to graduate December 2024)
Liberty University

License

Pre-licensed, Supervised by Jodi Coleman

Specific Techniques

Trained in Neuro Emotional Technique (NET)
Experienced in working with first responders, veterans, youth, adolescents, and emerging adults

About Derek

Navigating life as a permanently and totally disabled veteran, I’ve transformed my journey into one of resilience inspired service. Having experienced and accepted the universality of trauma, I understand the profound impact our responses have on shaping the trajectory of our lives. As a mental health counselor, my approach is non-diagnostic in nature, grounded in meeting individuals wherever they are in their unique life paths.

My commitment is to provide a compassionate space for healing and personal development, with a focus on strengths while acknowledging areas for improvement. I aim to join clients on their journey of growth, recognizing the limitless potential within each person. Inspired by Christian values, as well as my education in clinical psychology, I celebrate diversity and believe in fostering an inclusive space for all individuals to learn, grow, and thrive. Through a collaborative and supportive therapeutic process, I guide clients towards achieving their goals and unlocking their full potential, proving that even in adversity, meaningful transformation is possible.

Our Practice

We offer holistic and non-diagnostic mental health services to those of all ages. Through the hard work of therapy, we love to partner with our clients in the rewarding pursuit of authentic mental wellness. 

Holistic Wellness

We believe in order to do good mental health work, we have to view the health of the mind from the perspective of the whole person. Our goal is to work with our clients to challenge them beyond their thinking patterns, and into their wellness as a whole - body, mind, and spirit. In this way, our clients see lasting changes in their wellness journey.

Non-Diagnostic

We believe that our brains do the best they can based on their experiences. We also recognize that some of the things that worked to protect our brains through previous trauma, may not work in new seasons of life, and may even create barriers to wellness. So, we tend to refrain from viewing these experiences as something to be labeled from a collection of disorders. Instead, we offer our clients the freedom to explore what they’re experiencing, identify the strengths and weaknesses of their brain’s tendencies, and grow toward the authentic life they desire for themselves. In this way, our clients see hope for their own wellness, just as we do.

Person-Centered

We believe that wellness should be treated as uniquely as our clients are. So, we individualize the therapeutic process for each of our clients, based on their struggles, their goals, and their experiences. Through the partnership of therapy, we continually adapt our sessions to the current needs and situation of the client. In this way, our clients feel personally partnered with, cared for, and heard.

Our Method

We are passionate about seeing people live authentic, whole, and healing lives- with room for all the complexity that comes along with true wellness. This means we work to be deeply trauma-informed in the methods of our practice.

Identifying Trauma 

We believe in order to do good mental health work, we have to view the health of the mind from the perspective of the whole person. Our goal is to work with our clients to challenge them beyond their thinking patterns, and into their wellness as a whole - body, mind, and spirit. In this way, our clients see lasting changes in their wellness journey.

Understanding the Effects of Trauma

We believe that our brains do the best they can based on their experiences. We also recognize that some of the things that worked to protect our brains through previous trauma, may not work in new seasons of life, and may even create barriers to wellness. So, we tend to refrain from viewing these experiences as something to be labeled from a collection of disorders. Instead, we offer our clients the freedom to explore what they’re experiencing, identify the strengths and weaknesses of their brain’s tendencies, and grow toward the authentic life they desire for themselves. In this way, our clients see hope for their own wellness, just as we do.

Healing from Trauma

We believe that wellness should be treated as uniquely as our clients are. So, we individualize the therapeutic process for each of our clients, based on their struggles, their goals, and their experiences. Through the partnership of therapy, we continually adapt our sessions to the current needs and situation of the client. In this way, our clients feel personally partnered with, cared for, and heard.