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Child and adolescent therapist

Child Gender Identity and Sexual Orientation

At Oceanside Family Therapy we are well versed in working with children and adolescents. One topic that is gaining more recognition lately is sexual orientation and/or gender identity.

 

We support physical, psychological and emotional well being of all children and provide a Safe Space to explore all issues surrounding identity and orientation.

 

We do not generally advocate transformative surgeries for minors. Therefore, we do not provide letters to support surgeries for minors. However, we support the growth and development of each child to grow into a well adjusted adult who can decide, as a young adult, how to fully actualize themselves.

 

Adolescence is a time of self discovery and growth, for some people that is a linear journey and for others it is circular or weaving. 

 

All children and adolescents need a safe space and at least one supportive, neutral adult during that journey. It is often very useful to have the support of a trained neutral therapist in addition to the support of the parents.

Clincal supervisor for interns in child therapy

Currently offering Teletherapy throughout the state of Florida and certain other territories/countries and some Walk and Talk Therapy near Jacksonville Beach, Florida. Family sessions also available.

 

Nicole Story, EDS, MED, LMFT, LMHC, NCC, Clinical Director has been working with children and adolescents for over 20 years as a licensed mental health therapist and a licensed family therapist. She is also an Executive Board Member of the Guardian ad Litem, 4th Judicial Circuit and mom to 2 teenage children.

Clinical supervisor for interns and neuroaffirming therapist

Neuroaffirming

Neuro-affirming means recognizing, validating, and respecting that all brains process, learn, and experience the world differently. It views conditions like autism, ADHD, and dyslexia as natural human variations rather than broken traits that need to be fixed. 

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Core Principles

  • Strength-based view: Focusing on personal skills and unique traits instead of just looking at problems or limits.

  • Rejecting compliance: Moving away from therapies or rules that force people to act "normal" just to make others comfortable.

  • Supporting real needs: Valuing communication differences and sensory needs as valid parts of a person's identity

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Qualified Supervisor MHC and MFT
safe space for lgbtq and neurodivergence

Client's Family Member 

"Dr. Story at Oceanside Therapy and

Assessments was a total lifesaver for our family.

The first semester of college was overwhelming for a family member and we didn't know where to turn. Dr. Story stepped in, really listened, and gave us the clarity we desperately needed.

Getting an accurate diagnosis and her practical advice on what to do next turned a difficult situation into personal development and academic success that was unimaginable. It allowed them to find the right ongoing therapy and get back on track. We are so incredibly grateful for her help!"

Testimonials

Client

"Dr. Story is amazing. I've seen her for years and she is such an understanding and professional therapist.

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I've never felt judged and always felt heard. 

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She genuinely cares about her clients and has a passion to help people."

Intern

Thank you for everything--you have truly made a forever-lasting impact on my professional growth and development.

 

I can't thank you enough.

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I look forward to our last meeting on Friday! It is extremely bittersweet for me."

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