Susan Gillespy has been in the northeast Florida area since 1969.  After attending Orange Park High School she took a Bachelor's degree in Psychology from Jacksonville University.  She earned her Master's degree in Counseling Psychology at the University of North Florida.  Susan has extensive post-graduate training in Natural Systems Theory, one of the oldest and most respected theories in family counseling.  She also specializes in Ericksonian techniques.  Both schools of therapy focus on respecting the uniqueness of each individual. .

The office is centrally located on the Southside of Jacksonville,  It is easy to reach from Clay County, the Beaches, Mandarin and other areas in North Florida.  Office hours are flexible including many afternoon and evening appointments. 

While some insurance is accepted fee-for-service payment is desired by many.  The reasons for this are multiple.  Confidentiality is always a factor and when dealing with managed care and insurance companies, confidentiality cannot be guaranteed.  The use of insurance requires that a mental health diagnosis be assigned.It then becomes part of your medical and health history.   In some instances employers and schools may have access to this information.  Occasionally this can lead to trouble for you later on when applying for jobs, military service and sometimes, life and other health insurance.  When the use of insurance doesn't come into play these things do not become an issue.