Josie is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Certified EMDR Therapist, EMDRIA Approved Consultant and a Qualified Clinical Supervisor. She is the Clinical Director at Coastal Therapy & Wellness, overseeing the practice and the Student Intern program. 

Josie has experience working with clients on a wide range of mental health and behavioral issues, however has a special interest in conditions associated with traumatic experiences. Trauma does not always mean PTSD. It can often be subtle and could be the core issue underlying other emotional problems.  Josie uses a specialized and extremely effective approach called Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR). EMDR activates the brain’s natural healing abilities to reprocess past experiences that may be deeply rooted in the client’s current issues. EMDR is unique as it allows clients to resolve their emotional issues without having to “talk” through all the details. Many clients describe the EMDR experience as a profound and rapid solution that helps them to improve their symptoms and positive outlook on their life.

Josie's favorite quote says “an arrow cannot be shot forward until it is pulled back”. It teaches us that perspective is so powerful which may cause you to focus on a setback rather than what you’re being set up for.  Josie strongly believes everyone is capable and deserving of growth and healing while learning how to foster and strengthen natural resliency. Josie’s natural compassion and collaborative approach allow for her client’s to feel safe to tackle some of life’s most difficult challenges. Josie's therapuetic style is to seek to understand a client's story, hearing them without judgement and walk alongside their journey to regain hope.

Josie earned her Master of Social work degree from Florida Atlantic University in 2012. Josie has worked in leadership positions providing clinical supervision, program development and program oversight since 2018. Over the course of her career, she has worked with individuals and families ages 3 and older in private practice, Community Based Agencies, Residential facilities and Substance Abuse Treatment Centers. Josie has also given presentations as a guest speaker in the community and taught Graduate Social work courses as an adjunct Professor at FAU.

Chloe graduated from Barry University in Sunny South Florida with her Masters in Social Work. A local from Palm Beach County, Chloe has lived here in tropical paradise for her entire life. What brought Chloe to this field is her drive to help people learn how to love, be proud, and recognize the courage that is within themselves. Mental Health can be such a puzzle to first find the correct pieces but then putting them all together, Chloe’s passion is to help others find the right pieces and then how to put them together. Trained in Trauma-Informed Care and Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavior Therapy (TF-CBT), Chloe is dedicated to helping others who have experienced life changing events, including grief and loss, anxiety, and trauma. Chloe brings a fresh new perspective from personally experiencing and learning the balance between school and work during the COVID-19 Pandemic. Chloe is passionate about connecting with clients through the use of humor and creating a comfortable safe space. Chloe believes that everyone deserves happiness and possesses strength and power within.

Are you questioning if talk therapy is for you? Are you feeling disconnected with yourself or others? Or are you simply wanting to go deeper in your therapeutic work? Then, somatic or experiential therapy might be what you're searching for. You can find peace and understanding from within. It is within this work where you can stop looking to external forces (like a relationship or material objects) to bring you peace and acceptance. I will provide space and guidance for you to reconnect to your mind, body, and soul. My training in experiential therapies (somatic processing, psychodrama, and EMDR) will assist you in gaining insight into what is blocking you from truly feeling connected to yourself and others. I invite you to take the first step and contact me. Let's speak over the phone to see if I am a good fit for your reflective and deepening journey. You have the power to change your life.

Roque is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and a EMDR Therapist with a passion for helping clients, both adults and children, navigating a variety of mental health and behavioral challenges, particularly those stemming from trauma. Utilizing Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Roque helps individuals overcome the impact of past traumas, enabling them to embrace the present more fully.

In addition to EMDR, Roque employs a Solution Focused Approach, emphasizing future-oriented and goal-directed strategies to empower clients in finding solutions rather than dwelling on problems. This short-term, hope-friendly therapy technique fosters behavior change and empowers clients to achieve sustainable progress.

Roque also specializes in Trauma Informed Care Parenting Techniques, utilizing the Trust Based Relational Intervention model to support parents in navigating the complexities of raising children who have experienced trauma.

With a Master of Science in Family and Youth Services from Bellevue University, Roque brings over a decade of experience in various mental health organizations across Palm Beach, Broward, and the Treasure Coast. From providing therapy to children in foster care to managing emergency shelters and leading teams in providing parenting support and behavioral interventions, Roque has demonstrated a commitment to enhancing the well-being of individuals and families.

Outside of work, Roque enjoys spending time with his family in Jupiter, where he resides with his wife and four teenagers. An avid lover of the outdoors, Roque can often be found camping, biking, and exploring both local and international destinations.

Upon building my own level of cognitive awareness to work in this field, I have realized that I have always wanted to help others who might not be able to see their own full potential to living an authentic life yet. I have been practicing mental health counseling over over 10 years and find therapy a truly useful tool for anyone who is struggling, feeling stuck, or not sure what to do to move forward.

As a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and Certified Addictions Professional with international recognition, I bring an array of experience and modalities when working with clients. I am transparent, very practical, and integrative in my approach.  I completed my Master’s Degree in Mental Health and Wellness and my Bachelor’s degree in Applied Psychology both at New York University.

My main goal is to help clients learn to love themselves and work through stressors or barriers that impact daily life.  I have found that taking a holistic approach to therapy helps a great majority of clients focus on healing mind and body.  I have worked in many different arenas that include substance abuse, couples and families, crisis management, postpartum clients, women’s issues, as well as the LGBTQ community.

A specialty that I work with is with women who are postpartum. Not enough support is given to women during and after pregnancy and often confusing feelings can be overlooked or misdiagnosed. If you find yourself getting frustrated, having confusing and scary thoughts, feeling resentful, or even depressed, know that I will help you navigate these feelings.

I also have experience with couples where I have created an environment that you can feel safe in expressing your deepest feelings and fears. I tailor my approach working with couples to focus on addressing and working through your specific needs that is most conducive for your goals. 

Keith is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Florida State Qualified Supervisor. Keith has experience working with Veterans and First Responders as well as their Family members and caregivers of this population. Keith graduated from Florida Atlantic University in 2018 with a Master's in Social Work.

Keith's primary focus has been helping clients suffering from PTSD related to combat and first responder's trauma, moral injury as well as those experiencing chronic pain associated with physical injuries. Keith served 10 years in the United States Marine Corps as an Infantryman and Infantry Unit Leader. His experience in understanding the causes and chronic effects of trauma, moral injury and physical pain stem from his 3 combat deployments and his injuries he sustained during an ambush in which he was wounded by gunfire and shrapnel.

Keith's goal is to aid his clients in understanding how trauma, moral injury and physical pain effect the mind and body. Keith believes through education, understanding and acceptance, clients can live productive and enjoyable lives. Keith has been able to assist his clients with their healing process utilizing Cognitive Behavioral Techniques as well as Body Scan Meditation. 

Hello! I am an MSW graduate student at Barry University interning at Coastal Therapy and Wellness in Palm Beach Gardens, Fl, under the guidance of Josie Rhoads, LCSW.  I have been working in the field of Mental Health for 18 years with a primary focus on substance abuse.  I got into this field because I love helping people, but didn’t realize that I wanted to be a Social Worker until I was introduced to Brene Brown and learned about empathy, courage, and shame. I am trained in EMDR, Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) and Trauma-Informed care.

I approach counseling sessions with non-judgmental curiosity and excitement to get to know you, and walk alongside you on this healing journey. Connecting with a neutral, supportive person, and realizing you are not alone in your struggles can be powerful and healing in itself. I look forward to getting to know you, and your story!