Whether you are feeling stuck in your romantic relationship, craving deeper (or better) intimacy, aiming to heal past traumas, or simply yearning to feel alive again - welcome. You’ve found your therapist.

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Hi! I'm Dr. Tameca N. Harris-Jackson, also known as Dr. Tea (for my love of tea!), and I am the founder and Owner of Hope & Serenity Mental Health Counseling and Wellness Center in Maitland, Florida.

 

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (Florida, Virginia, & Washington State) and a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (Florida and Massachusetts). I earned my PhD in Human Sexuality from Widener University, a Master's in Social Work from the University of Maryland-Baltimore, and a Bachelor's in Counseling with a concentration in Women's Studies from Old Dominion University.

 

I am also a Sex Therapist and an AASECT-Certified Sexuality Educator. I have over 20 years of experience helping women, individuals and partners reclaim their joy, passion, and power.

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What You Can Expect Working With Me 

 

I operate from an empowerment (or strengths-based) perspective. This means, I'm not asking what's "wrong" with you. Instead, together, we are exploring and identifying:

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• The great things about you (if you can't see it, I promise I will help you find it!),

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• The pains that have formed your life and perspective,

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• Your overall health and wellness (I am holistic in my approach and believe that physical health impacts mental health and vice verse), and

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• What works best for YOU to live a life that feels purposeful, meaningful, aligned, and free (there are no cookie-cutter approaches here)

 

Why and How I Do What I Do​

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My journey involves much determination, life experience, and study. I consider myself a "small town girl" who grew up with lots of curiosity and desire to help others. This led to consistently creating safe spaces for people to feel seen, heard, and supported. 

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I am truly passionate about what I do and consider it an honor to journey with many on their road to healing. 

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When we work together, I will not rush your process. I meet you where you are and we travel this road of healing together. 

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Along the way, there will never be any judgement. Only support, care, and authenticity as you take one of the most important and vulnerable steps of your life. 

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Along our journey, I will often blend a variety of therapeutic modalities - nurturing the ones that work best for you. This may include:

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• A psychodynamic approach: Journeying to your past to explore how it impacts your present 

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• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Exploring and challenging thoughts that impact behavior

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• Narrative Therapy: Externalizing the "problem" and supporting you to be the author of your story

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• Relationship Therapy: Supporting you and/or your partners in developing a healthier and more satisfying relationship 

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• Sex Therapy: Supporting you with information and techniques to enhance pleasure and intimacy in your life 

 

In addition to the above (and many other modalities that may be included), I may also integrate somatic, or mind-body wellness practices, such as mindfulness, breath work, energy work, yoga therapy or other integrative wellness strategies to help optimize your wellness goals and outcomes. After all, we are not a one-size-fits-all practice, as we believe there are many roads to healing and the best one is the one that works best for you. 

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I am also a proud LGBTQIA+ inclusive and affirming, kink-, poly-/ENM- aware provider. In my office and my practice, we welcome and support all on their healing journey.

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When I am not seeing clients or leading one of my retreats, you’ll likely find me traveling, sipping teas, reading, enjoying hot yoga, or indulging at one the best vegan spots I can find.

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Feeling Ready?

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Starting your healing journey can come with a range of emotions. I get it - and my team and I are here to help. 

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Call us at 407-308-0345, email us at contact@hopeserenityhealth.com, or contact us here with questions or to get started. 

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And if you'd like to work with me, just ask for Dr. Tea. I look forward to supporting you on your healing journey. 

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Warmest, 

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Dr. Tea