Meet the team
behind your healing.
Two licensed therapists, one shared mission — helping you feel more like yourself. We bring decades of combined clinical experience and a genuine passion for the work.
FOUNDER & LEAD THERAPIST
Jacqueline Frey
LCSW · LICENSED CLINICAL SOCIAL WORKER · CERTIFIED LIFE COACH
A lot of us fall into our lives — or we wake up one day and wonder, "How did I get here?" or "I should be further along." I'm here to help you live with intention, making conscious choices to propel your life, go after your dreams, or simply get out of your own head.
Sometimes we have obstacles such as past trauma, negative thought patterns, or unhealthy relationships. As a therapist, it's my job to help you move past those obstacles and reach your goals — or even help you identify new ones.
ANXIETY
PEOPLE-PLEASING
LIFE TRANSITIONS
TRAUMA
IDENTITY & BOUNDARIES
COUPLES COUNSELING
15+
YEARS OF EXPERIENCE
FL, NJ & GA
LICENSED IN
Telehealth or In-Office
AVAILABLE ONLINE
MY APPROACH
How I work with clients
Integrated & Holistic
I use a combination of proven therapeutic modalities tailored to what serves you best. I don't subscribe to the idea that you have a "disorder to be cured" — the reality is more complex, and my approach is more holistic.
Active & Challenging
I'm not the therapist who just sits back and says "how does that make you feel?" I actively challenge your perspective and help you reframe thoughts so you view the world differently — gradually creating real emotional and behavioral shifts.
Emotionally Focused Therapy
EFT helps us understand the emotional patterns beneath your behaviors and relationships. By working through these deeper layers, we create lasting change rather than surface-level fixes.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
CBT provides practical tools to identify and shift unhelpful thought patterns. It's structured, evidence-based, and gives you tangible strategies you can use outside of sessions.
BACKGROUND
Experience & Education
My past experience shapes everything about how I practice today — from working in hospital settings to private practice, I've seen the full spectrum of human struggle and resilience.
CLINICAL TRAINING
Wolfson's Children's Hospital
Provided clinical support to parents navigating their most difficult moments — working with families in crisis and offering therapeutic guidance during acute medical events.
MENTAL HEALTH
Daniel Memorial & Wekiva Springs
Adult mental health program and inpatient mental health and rehabilitation hospital — building deep clinical skills across a wide range of diagnoses and treatment modalities.
PRIVATE PRACTICE
Life Coaching — CWC Coaching & Therapy, Atlanta GA
Ranked third highest marriage counselors in Atlanta. The practice also afforded me the opportunity and experience in coaching, often teaming up with companies like Google — allowing me to speak to individuals working on startups, balancing entrepreneurial goals and their dynamic lives.
EDUCATION
Florida State University — Masters
M.S.W. in Clinical Social Work. Combined with a B.S. from the University of Florida and coaching certification from Coach Training Alliance (ICF Accredited).
"I absolutely love what I do and consistently try to improve my methods and understanding of how to better help my clients. There is nothing better than when I know I've helped you reach that 'aha moment' and you move towards a happier, fuller life."
— JACQUELINE FREY, LCSW
OUTSIDE THE OFFICE
When I'm not in the office, you'll likely find me near the water. I'm based in Jacksonville Beach and the ocean is where I recharge, reflect, and come back to myself — which is something I help my clients find too.
I'm also passionate about creating — whether that's remodeling our home, making art, or crafting the kind of life I talk about in session. I'm a firm believer that therapists need to do the work too.
My other loves include yoga, traveling, spending time with family and friends, our fur babies, and enjoying every moment with my partner Scott.
The person behind
the therapist
🏖 BEACH LIFE
🧘 YOGA
🎨 ART & CREATING
🏠 HOME REMODELING
✈️ TRAVELING
🐾 FUR BABIES
FOUNDER & LEAD THERAPIST
Rachel Hillegass
LCSW · LICENSED CLINICAL SOCIAL WORKER · 20+ YEARS EXPERIENCE
Did a major life event leave you feeling lost or overwhelmed? Hello, I'm Rachel — therapist, compassionate listener, skilled problem-solver, and a genuine people-person who loves connecting with others.
I enjoy helping individuals navigate life's hurdles, whether it's the transition to college, the challenges of empty nesting, career changes, the loss of a loved one, or the grief of unmet expectations. I'm here to support you on your journey toward peace and self-discovery.
I am a firm believer that the therapeutic relationship is key to successful outcomes. I work collaboratively with each individual to assess their needs and tailor our approach accordingly.
LIFE TRANSITIONS
EMPTY NESTING
COLLEGE TRANSITIONS
GRIEF & LOSS
COUPLES THERAPY (EVENINGS)
CAREER CHANGES
RACHEL'S APPROACH
Therapeutic modalities
Motivational Interviewing
A collaborative, goal-oriented approach that strengthens your own motivation and commitment to change — meeting you where you are without judgment.
Radically Open DBT
RO-DBT addresses the challenges of over-control — helping those who are highly self-critical, perfectionistic, or socially isolated find greater openness and connection.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Practical, structured tools to identify unhelpful thought patterns and replace them with perspectives that support your wellbeing and goals.
Collaborative & Personalized
Rachel creates a personalized plan for each individual — drawing from multiple modalities to address your specific concerns, empowering you.
"My goal is to help you find peace and feel proud of your accomplishments. You don't have to face this alone — let's take this important step together."
— RACHEL HILLEGASS, LCSW
READY TO BEGIN?
Taking the first step
is the hardest part.
You've already done it by being here. Let's have a conversation — no commitment, no pressure. Just a chance to see if we're the right fit for your journey.
Or Call: 904.834.0529