Every day, we face a wide range of challenges and experience struggles in our personal and professional relationships. It can be difficult to remember that we also have moments of great joy and receive satisfaction and fulfillment from those relationships. Even when we can remember these positives, that doesn't make the challenges disappear - so, what can you do?
For many people, the solution is finding answers by working with the Manatee Associates of Counseling & Assessment team in Palmetto, FL. Not sure why school, work, relationships and life always seem more difficult for you than others? Consider scheduling an evaluation with our psychologists. Want help navigating personal struggles with stress, anxiety, anger, depression, and other overwhelming emotions?
For many people, the solution is finding answers by working with the Manatee Associates of Counseling & Assessment team in Palmetto, FL. Not sure why school, work, relationships and life always seem more difficult for you than others? Consider scheduling an evaluation with our psychologists. Want help navigating personal struggles with stress, anxiety, anger, depression, and other overwhelming emotions?
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Welcome to Manatee Associates of Counseling & Assessment of Palmetto, FL. We are like-minded clinicians with a shared interest in helping people through life challenges by healing hearts and minds. Our goal is to meet individuals where they are and walk alongside them in their journey of healing. Life can be difficult, and no one should have to face those difficulties alone.
Are you struggling with anxiety, depression, or replaying problems from the past? Therapy can be an excellent way of working through and moving on from the difficulties of life. I prefer to use an eclectic counseling approach, tailored to each client that helps to heal the symptoms and behaviors that interfere with having a healthy and successful life.
I am the proud founder of Manatee Associates of Counseling & Assessment. My life pursuits have been aimed at utilizing the gift of being a psychologist to provide individuals with healing through counseling. I believe one of the best ways to reach healing is through a therapeutic relationship.
How I foster this relationship is by being genuine and authentic with each of my clients, so they feel comfortable and safe within the therapeutic relationship.I approach the therapy process with a client-centered theoretical orientation and a lens of respect. I know that people often come into therapy with specific things they would like to discuss, and when they do, I follow that lead.
How I foster this relationship is by being genuine and authentic with each of my clients, so they feel comfortable and safe within the therapeutic relationship.I approach the therapy process with a client-centered theoretical orientation and a lens of respect. I know that people often come into therapy with specific things they would like to discuss, and when they do, I follow that lead.
As we experience the unique seasons of living from day to day, each season has its onset of pleasant moments as well as unexpected challenges. These unanticipated challenges can often contribute to an individual's experience of acute, chronic, or even complex symptoms of trauma, anxiety, depression, stress, and mental anguish.
On the path of life, we encounter unexpected twists, bumps, and turns, and sometimes, we need a safe place to process all of these events and the emotions and thoughts they evoke. I believe we all need a safe healing environment at different points in our lives, and I can be that for you. I believe all people truly have the answers within themselves, but sometimes, we just need a little space to be able to find those answers.
Reviews (9)
Lisa Narkie
Nov 13, 2021
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We have been seeing Dr. Dixon and it has been a game changer! My husband and I were struggling in our communication for a long time. We never realized that we were talking in a different love language and Dr. Dixon has really helped us learn and realize how to accommodate one another. We highly recommend Dr. Dixon. As a plus this facility is right on the pier and a perfect date night spot!
Agnes Gnich
Sep 13, 2021
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Sheridan Little
Aug 20, 2021
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I was fortunate to find Dr McCaw. I had been seeking a good fit for about a year. Dr McCaw is kind, compassionate, and intuitive. She is a professional in every sense of the word. She opens her sessions to you, and really listens. She has been guiding me through some deep traumas, and also helping me see my value. I've made some real life changes, and I'm so very grateful.
Aaliyah Miller
Aug 14, 2021
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I was a patient here for approximately four years and I have nothing but good things to say. The office environment is very welcoming! I immediately felt that I was in a safe space from the moment I stepped in the office to the time I left. The staff is kind and accommodating, and very quick to assist. I seriously loved it here and I had a 2 hour round trip commute for my appointments and it is worth it! I highly recommend giving them a try, because you will love it! If I had not moved out of the state I would still be a patient here.
Janelle Esposito
May 17, 2021
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Wendy Kovich
May 15, 2021
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Shawtee Bentz
Dec 01, 2020
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Dr. Jackson is highly recommended by me personally and I do not usually do reviews like this. She has worked with me for the better part of 6 months to help me realize how my anxiety affects all other avenues of my life. She is caring and understanding beyond what I have experienced with other therapists. She is real and you feel that from the very first session, actually from the first phone convo. My family has even commented on how much better they think I am doing and that means more to me than I ever realized. Thank you Dr. Jackson!
Denise Ring
Sep 06, 2020
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It’s so important to feel comfortable and safe sharing your thoughts and insecurities with a therapist. Over the years I’ve seen different psychologists to help me through difficult times including divorce, trauma, and serious illnesses. I’ve never felt the connection that I do with Dr. Dixon. Talking to her is like talking to a close friend. I don’t ever feel that she’s judging or analyzing me. She listens and takes an interest in knowing me by remembering seemingly trivial information that is pertinent to help guide me to reasonable solutions and insight. Dr. Dixon is a gem and I am
Thad Smith
Aug 28, 2020
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I was hesitant about entering into therapy but Dr. Jackson made it so easy. She helped me identify the reasons I called in the first place and understands me. Her professionalism and kind nature allow me to just unload my baggage and leave it in what she refers to as “my safe space” and I appreciate that. So much that I can just leave my stuff safely with her. Dr. Jackson is a trusted professional but she is so much more than that. She is the best and I would recommend to her anyone seeking help with life.
