Welcome to Mandarin Counseling

The therapeutic experience can be very intimating and overwhelming for children and their parents, in which my goal is to reduce as much stress and anxiety as possible so that the referral behaviors can be addressed.  I am passionate and dedicated to improving the mental health of children, adolescents and young adults. I seek to provide a non-threatening, playful, nurturing and enlightening environment to address our most difficult challenges.  Using acknowledged and effective techniques, we will work together to regain balance in your life. I have had success treating depression, trauma, anxiety, behavioral issues, parent-child relationships and school related problems.

Children often display different mental health symptoms then adults, in which we would work as a team to figure out what is going on with your child and determine the best course of action.  In my professional opinion, parent involvement in therapy is vital to your child’s success. I work with individuals and the entire family based on the presenting needs.  I offer a safe, nurturing and relaxed environment for my clients to begin meeting their goals.

Education

Graduate School:  State University of New York at Stony Brook, Stony Brook, New York
Year Graduated: 2001
Masters in Social Work (MSW)
Post Graduate Work: Play Therapy

Credentials
Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) State of Florida
Registered Play Therapist Supervisor (RPT-S) Association of Play Therapy
Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) State of New York

Issues Addressed

Anxiety (separation anxiety, selective mutism, generalized anxiety, phobias, OCD)
Adjustment issues (moving, divorce, new baby, new school, etc.)
Anger/Aggression control
Attachment (parent/child bond)
ADHD/ADD
Grief and loss
Mood Disorders (Bipolar, Depression)
Oppositional and defiant behaviors
Parenting skills
Suicidal ideation, Self-harm or Self-Mutilation
Self-esteem
School related problems
Sexual, Physical, or Emotional Abuse/ Neglect/ Trauma

Every great dream begins with a dreamer. Always remember, you have within you the strength, the patience, and the passion to reach for the stars to change the world.  Harriet Tubman

For more information, please contact Jacqueline Viola, LCSW, RPT-S directly at 904-260-0454 or via email at jviola@mandarincounseling.com.