About Our Team

AUCCS is a group practice focused on healing and assisting individuals to live a fulfilling life. Meet the compassionate and devoted team of Acknowledge U Counseling and Consulting Services. Our Mental Health Therapists and Clinical Social Workers are dedicated to serving and supporting our Jacksonville community. In addition, each of our Licensed Counselors conducts virtual therapy services throughout the state of Florida. We offer our clients high-quality mental health services. Interested in working with one of our experienced team members? Find a Licensed Therapist near you and schedule your first appointment today!

Find a Therapist

  • Co-Founder & Clinician (Florida Lic.#SW16392)


    As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the state of Florida versed in several modalities with over 14 years of experience, Takiyah desires to join her clients on their journey to healing and breakthrough. She often tells her clients that healing is a process not a destination. Why? Because life is always happening, and sometimes, you stumble across something and feel ill-equipped to handle it.

    With experience in several outpatient settings, including a program for at-risk youth and a family outpatient therapeutic program, she utilizes a blend of modalities tailored to her client needs. Her specialties include trauma, depression, anxiety and managing life stressors.

    If you’re looking for a relatable, empathetic and motivating therapist, you’re in the right place to uncover those things that may be hindering your ability to have quality relationships with others, but more importantly yourself.

  • Co-Founder & Clinician (Florida Lic.#MH15897)

    Charlene Smith is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in the state of Florida with experience working with individuals, couples, families, and groups. Charlene has experience in both inpatient and outpatient settings working with youth and adults. She has knowledge of treating a variety of issues including depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder, low self-esteem, parenting, conflict resolution, and relationship distress.

    Charlene utilizes an eclectic style drawing from therapeutic modalities such as cognitive behavioral therapy, person centered therapy, solution focused therapy, and reality therapy. Charlene’s primary focus is to assist each client in becoming the best version of themselves they desire to be. She feels that helping others is her passionate purpose.

  • Registered Clinical Social Work Intern (Florida Lic.#ISW17233)

    Celeste obtained her Master of Social Work degree at University of Central Florida; previously conferred degrees in Management and Leadership, and Psychology. Celeste is adept in social awareness and cultural competency. She provides empathic client connections & is passionately devoted to supporting/guiding client's ability to conquer and overcome life's challenges and barriers.

    Celeste has over 10 years of combined education, work, and volunteer experience in nonprofit, social service, healthcare, the dependency court system and educational sectors.

    Her primary professional focus is to assist clients of various ages, diverse educational/ socio-economic backgrounds balance their emotional, educational, and personal growth by the development of goals. She assist in setting those goals by helping students and families to make wise choices amidst the realistic circumstances. Possessing significant proficiency in facilitating both group and individual therapy sessions.

    Celeste is under the supervision of Danielle Sides, LCSW.

  • Registered Clinical Social Work Intern (Florida Lic.#ISW21166)

    A proud Jacksonville native, Kirby earned her Bachelor's Degree in Communications from San Francisco State University and her Master's in Social Work from Florida State University. Kirby has an extensive background working with children and families in a variety of settings that range from education, behavioral health and the juvenile justice system. Her goal is to help clients navigate through life's expected and unexpected challenges, all while focusing on their well being as a whole.

    Kirby specializes in working with children, teens and young adults facing different challenges such as depression, anxiety, navigating life transitions and family conflict. Her goal is to provide a safe and non judgmental space for clients, and utilize different therapeutic modalities such as cognitive behavioral therapy and solution focused therapy to help her clients feel empowered and ready to take on any challenge that comes their way!

    Kirby is under the supervision of Takiyah Joseph, LCSW.

  • Clinician (Florida Lic#MH24668)

    Jasmine has a Master of Arts in Human Services Counseling degree, as well as a certification as a National Clinical Counselor.

    Jasmine has been working as a helping professional within the community for nearly ten years. She has a passion for working with individuals and families to navigate the challenges of life, whether those concerns are personal, with family, or with peers. Areas of interest include anxiety, depression, self-esteem, codependency, life transitions, identity development, parenting skills, and family communication.

    To help individuals with achieving their therapeutic goals, Jasmine utilizes a variety of theoretical approaches. Through the collaborative counseling process, Jasmine hopes to support clients in their personal growth journey by encouraging vulnerability and self-awareness to thereby accomplish their identified goals and desires.