Business Details
18 Years
experience
Expert Relationship Counseling Services in Jacksonville, FL
Virginia Boney has been dedicated to providing research-supported counseling services since 2008. Our practice transitioned to a fully remote telehealth model in 2024 to expand access across Florida and South Carolina while maintaining the highest standards of care. Dr. Virginia Boney, our director, brings over 20 years of experience as a Certified Gottman Couples Therapist and one of only four Certified Emotion-Focused Couples Counselors in Florida. Her expertise is grounded in rigorous academic training from Vanderbilt University and the University of Florida, complemented by post-doctoral supervision and teaching experience at the University of North Florida. We specialize in evidence-based approaches to individual and couples counseling, focusing on communication, conflict resolution, and emotional connection.Our methods are informed by decades of relationship research, including the groundbreaking work of Dr. John Gottman and Dr. Sue Johnson. We prioritize client accessibility, offering remote sessions that accommodate partners in different locations. Our commitment to excellence is demonstrated through continuous professional development, peer-reviewed publications, and training certifications that meet the highest industry standards. We aim to help clients build self-confidence, heal from relational trauma, and create lasting, fulfilling connections. With a foundation built on academic rigor and clinical experience, we provide compassionate, personalized care tailored to each client's unique needs.
Services
Individual Counseling
Couples Counseling
Gottman Method Therapy
Emotion-Focused Therapy
Relationship Quizzes
Details
- Year established: 2008
Highlights and features
- Dr. Boney holds dual certification in Gottman Method and Emotion-Focused Therapy since 2006
- Telehealth services available across Florida and South Carolina
- Research-backed approaches validated by 40+ years of relationship science
- Director trained directly by Dr. John Gottman in Seattle
- Published expert in divorce and remarriage counseling with peer-reviewed research
Associations and certifications
- Gottman Institute
- International Centre for Excellence in Emotionally Focused Therapy (ICEEFT)
Services
Individual Counseling
Our individual counseling sessions address depression, anxiety, self-esteem issues, and relationship challenges through evidence-based therapeutic approaches. Clients develop effective communication skills and conflict management strategies while working through personal obstacles. With over 20 years of clinical experience, Dr. Boney provides personalized treatment plans that integrate cognitive-behavioral techniques with emotional regulation practices.
Couples Counseling
Specialized relationship therapy helps couples rebuild connection using Gottman Method and Emotion-Focused Therapy techniques. Sessions focus on repairing communication patterns, resolving conflicts constructively, and restoring emotional intimacy. Our certified therapists address infidelity recovery, premarital preparation, and blended family challenges through structured, research-validated interventions.
Gottman Method Therapy
This evidence-based approach incorporates 40+ years of relationship research to identify destructive patterns and implement positive behavioral changes. Certified practitioners teach conflict de-escalation techniques, friendship-building exercises, and emotional attunement strategies proven to improve relationship satisfaction through longitudinal studies.
Emotion-Focused Therapy
EFT-certified counseling addresses core emotional needs and attachment patterns in relationships through experiential techniques. Therapists guide couples in identifying and expressing underlying emotions, creating secure bonding patterns, and developing responsive communication skills based on Dr. Sue Johnson's attachment theory framework.
Relationship Quizzes
Scientifically validated assessment tools measure relationship satisfaction, conflict patterns, and emotional connection levels. These Gottman-developed quizzes provide objective insights into relationship strengths and areas needing improvement, helping couples understand their dynamics and track progress throughout therapy.
People
Dr. Virginia Boney
Director & Certified Therapist
Certified Gottman Couples Therapist since 2006 with dual certification in Emotion-Focused Therapy. Holds academic appointments from Vanderbilt and University of Florida. Published researcher in marital therapy with 20+ years of clinical supervision experience.
Questions
What counseling services do you offer?
We provide individual counseling, couples therapy, and relationship assessments using Gottman Method and Emotion-Focused Therapy approaches.
Do you offer telehealth sessions?
Yes, we provide remote counseling services to residents of Florida and South Carolina through secure telehealth platforms.
What makes your therapists qualified?
Our director holds dual certifications in Gottman Method and Emotion-Focused Therapy with 20+ years of clinical experience and academic credentials.
How do you approach relationship counseling?
We use evidence-based methods focusing on communication patterns, emotional attunement, and conflict resolution strategies validated by relationship research.
Are your services covered by insurance?
We recommend checking with your provider about out-of-network mental health benefits, as our services may qualify for reimbursement.
How can I schedule an appointment?
Contact us at (904) 236-3963 during Monday-Wednesday business hours to schedule your initial consultation with our counseling team.
