

Everyone deserves a space where they feel heard, valued, and empowered to grow. As a licensed mental health therapist, I’m dedicated to creating that space for my clients, fostering a journey of healing and transformation.
Originally from the Midwest, I found my heart and home in Florida when I moved here for school in 2014. The sunshine, warm community, and opportunities to grow professionally made me stay! When I’m not working, I love spending time with friends and family—movie nights, game nights, and afternoons at the park with my nephew are some of my favorite ways to recharge and stay connected.
With over five years of experience, I’ve worked closely with children, adolescents, young adults, and families to address a wide range of challenges, including anxiety, PTSD, grief, sexual trauma, childhood trauma, self-esteem struggles, bullying, and LGBTQ+ issues. I also have experience supporting individuals with autism, antisocial personality disorder, and schizophrenia.
Dr. Joe Adams graduated with a Bachelor’s in Psychology, a Master’s in Counseling, and a Doctorate in Psychology. Dr. Adams is dually specialized in providing care for mental health and related issues as well as addiction care as a Licensed Professional Counselor, a Licensed Clinical Alcohol and Drug Counselor, and a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional. Dr. Adams has been professionally immersed in the field of psychology since 2006 and his experience includes working with developmental disabilities, methadone maintenance clinics, state welfare and social services systems, therapeutic communities, mental health stabilization and transition group homes, suicidality and self-harm, as an adjunct professor, and inpatient and outpatient co-occurring substance use/addiction and mental health treatment programs. In addition to being in private-practice, Dr. Adams is a Certified & Approved Clinical Supervisor (ACS & CCS) and mentors new counselors pursuing initial licensure for CADC/LCADC and LAC/LPC, as well as fully licensed clinicians seeking clinical supervision for their own personal and professional development. Dr. Adams enjoys helping patients achieve optimal mental and emotional well-being the most, particularly working with teens and adults interested in overcoming social anxieties, self-esteem/confidence issues, sexuality issues including inadequacies and insecurities, sexual performance challenges, pornography and masturbation problems, drug and alcohol related issues including relapse prevention, traumas (acute, chronic, and/or complex), coming-of-age and other formative/identity development challenges, as well as performing comprehensive evaluations for substance abuse, mental health, and drug and alcohol testing/monitoring whether for personal, parental, professional, or court purposes.
Let's work together and help you find your direction. My counseling style is highly consultative and coaching-like. It is typically non-directive, as I believe each client pilot's their own ship, but when the situation warrants, there is plenty of idea sharing and strategizing as well.
I have been practicing for 21 years and work with clients of all ages and various backgrounds. I believe that with a strong therapeutic alliance, we can mutually come together and help you find a path forward that suits you.
I am a licensed clinical social worker and have extensive experience in individual therapy. I studied at Hunter Silberman School of Social Work. I am certified in Internal Family Systems (IFS) and CBT and use these modalities along with others in a holistic approach to help support my clients in their therapeutic goals.
I believe that healing is most powerful when we feel seen, heard, and understood—especially when navigating difficult and vulnerable moments. Every client is unique, and I tailor my approach to meet your individual needs and goals. I integrate evidence-based modalities such as: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), & Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), with Mindfulness-Based Practices to promote self-awareness, acceptance, & stress reduction.


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