Substance Use & Mental Disorders
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
Relationship Therapy
About Us
our mission
Cox Counselors Are Dedicated To Helping Bring Lasting Change
The mission is achieved through executing high quality comprehensive bio-psychosocial assessments and psychosexual evaluations, individual, family and group therapy, addressing a variety of concerns including mood disorders, substance abuse, ADHD, childhood, adolescent and adult trauma, child dependency casework, conduct and oppositional defiant behaviors, post-traumatic stress, gender specific services, martial counseling, parenting skills, and chaperone training.
WHO WE ARE
Highly Experienced and
Motivated Counseling Team
Highly Experienced and Motivated Counseling Team
Our team of professional therapists is well qualified holding master and doctorate degrees and licensure in clinical social work and mental health counseling. Further, our therapists hold certification in advanced counseling interventions including Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and certifications from The Association for the Treatment of Sex Abusers.
our story
Working to Strengthen Families
Cox Behavioral Health Group LLC was established approximately twelve years ago by a group of seasoned mental health and substance abuse professionals to fill major gaps in behavioral services in Northeast Florida. Our motto is “Working to Strengthen Families,” and it becomes operational through offering comprehensive mental health and substance abuse evaluations and treatment for youth, adolescents, and adults.
Holistic Approach
We provide therapies that specifically address both mental and substance use disorders simultaneously thereby avoiding having to seek mental health treatment from one provider and substance abuse from another organization. The treatment team is cross trained to integrate mental health and substance abuse intervention in counseling sessions. This approach has produced better outcomes for our clients at half the cost.
Inclusive Practices
Cox Behavioral Health Group aims to provide inclusive treatment opportunities for all ages and genders. We offer ATSA clinically approved psychosexual evaluations and treatment for both youth and adult offenders through its Building Boundaries Program. Certified clinicians conduct gender specific services such as empowering females, overcoming victim status, and trauma informed services for youth men and women.
Increased Care
All team members hold master degrees in the counseling field from accredited colleges and universities and are licensed by the state of Florida. Two also hold Ph.D degrees with specializations in Community Psychiatry and Clinical Sexology. We are centrally located within Jacksonville – Duval County. We accept major credit cards and provide complete documentation for individuals to submit to insurance carriers for reimbursement.
We hear. We empathize. We Feel. We Care.
Meet Our Therapists
ARTHUR J COX, SR. DSW, MSW, MA, LCSW
Owner & Licensee of Cox Behavioral Health Group LLC
Dr. Cox has more than 50 years of behavioral experience providing high quality mental health, substance abuse, co-occurring mental and substance use disorders and psychosexual evaluations and treatment.
He served as Superintendent of Florida’s first and only JCAHO accredited mental health institution, The Florida Addictions Treatment Center which is now the Florida Center for Addictions and Dual Disorders, a 50 bed CARF accredited residential treatment program for adults with co-occurring substance and mental disorders.
Cox also served as Superintendent for the Fuller Mental Health Center located in Boston; adjunct professor at Boston University, College of Medicine, Department of Psychiatry, and held professorial ranks of Assistant to Full Professor of Social Work at Lehman College of CUNY and Florida State University, Chairman of a Department of Social Work at East Tennessee State University, Dean of two Schools of Social Work at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale and Salem State College and Interim Vice President of Academic Affairs at Salem State College. In addition to directing the daily operations of Cox Behavioral Health Group, he is also an adjunct professor, Nova Southeastern University’s College of Psychology.
Dr. Cox holds a Master of Social Work (1970) -Howard University. a Master of Philosophy (1975) and a Doctorate in Social Work from Columbia University (1978).
Dr. Cox and colleagues wrote a dual diagnosis cross-training curriculum for the Florida Department of Corrections; four books and published journal articles and conducted numerous workshops and seminars across America and the Bahamas.
He is a clinical member of Association for the Treatment of Sexual Abusers and maintains a caseload of juvenile and adult sexual offenders.
LaRhonda Britton, MS, RMHCI
Therapist
I received my M.S from Nova Southeastern University in 2019 in Mental Health and Clinical Counseling.
Meghan Jeffery, MS, RMHCI
Therapist
I work collaboratively with adults struggling with depression and anxiety. Feelings of hopelessness, knowing that you are all alone, and being terrified that your life has no purpose.
David Selber, MS, RMHCI
Therapist
David Selber, MS, received his Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from the University of North Carolina – Asheville and his Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from the University of North Florida.
Meghan Jeffery, MS, RMHCI
Therapist
I work collaboratively with adults struggling with depression and anxiety. Feelings of hopelessness, knowing that you are all alone, and being terrified that your life has no purpose.
David Selber, MS, RMHCI
Therapist
David Selber, MS, received his Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from the University of North Carolina – Asheville and his Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from the University of North Florida.
ASHLEY DOERR, MSW, LCSW
Therapist
We all face trials, setbacks, and challenges in life. One of the biggest struggles we face is having healthy relationships.
Charity Thomas, MA, RMHCI
Therapist
I am a MA, RMCHI, and received my master's degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and Addictions from the University of the Cumberlands.
Amanda Hawthorne, RCSWI
Therapist
I believe anyone can benefit from therapy, and I commend you for taking the first step towards change.
Iris Vivier, MSW
Therapist
I am a graduate of Fordham University of School of Social Work and have spent my career working with adults with severe mental illness.
Amanda Hawthorne, LCSW
Therapist
I believe anyone can benefit from therapy, and I commend you for taking the first step towards change.
Iris Vivier, MSW
Therapist
I am a graduate of Fordham University of School of Social Work and have spent my career working with adults with severe mental illness.
Lacandace Collins, RMHCI
Therapist
Lacandace Collins received her master’s degree in counseling and Psychology from Troy University.
Amber Nugent
Administrative Assistant
Amber graduated from Trinity Baptist College with a Bachelor's in Science for Christian Counseling. Amber's a positive person with a bubbly personality who has a passion for helping others. She has nine years of customer service experience. She joined Cox Behavioral as an Administrative Assistant in December of 2022.
Janai Law
Operations Coordinator
Janai graduated from the University of North Florida with a Bachelor’s in Interdisciplinary Studies and has been a part of the Cox Behavioral Health team since completing her degree.
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