Dr. Patrick Hanson, DSW, LCSW 

*Dr.Hanson is only accepting clients for EMDR intensive sessions at this time. Please reach out to join the wait-list for all other services or select one of our other exceptional providers*

Dr.Hanson is the Owner and Clinical Director of Fernandina Beach Therapy, where he is committed to creating a welcoming, affirming, and down-to-earth space for children, teens, adults, couples, and families. He specializes in working with teens and young adults navigating anxiety, ADHD, neurodivergence, trauma, and life transitions, using approaches including CBT, DBT, ACT, mindfulness, and EMDR. With a professional background as an EMT, 911 dispatcher, teacher, and school social worker, Dr. Hanson brings a unique understanding of trauma, high-stress environments, burnout, family systems, and the challenges faced by first responders and educators. As Clinical Director, he supports the practice’s clinical team while ensuring that care remains ethical, individualized, neurodiversity-affirming, and genuinely human...with practical strategies, real conversations, and room for humor along the way.

Nicole Trippett, M.S., LMHC

Nicole Trippett is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor who believes that everyone deserves a space where they feel heard, supported, and empowered to grow. She is passionate about helping individuals navigate life's challenges while recognizing the strengths they already possess.

With nearly 20 years of experience in behavioral health and child welfare, Nicole has worked with individuals and families facing trauma, anxiety, depression, substance use, parenting challenges, and major life transitions. Her approach is warm, collaborative, and trauma-informed, with a focus on building self-awareness, developing healthy coping skills, and creating meaningful, lasting change.

Whether you're feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or simply ready to invest in yourself, Nicole looks forward to walking alongside you on your journey toward healing and hope.

Asha Harris, MSW, RCSWI

Who are you becoming as life changes around you?

Hi, I am Asha Harris, a mental health therapist, combat veteran, and passionate advocate for healing. With many years of experience in mental health and the military, including combat deployment, I’ve supported women, families, children, and adults through life’s many transitions.

My previous experience gave me a deeper understanding of how retirement, career changes, and shifting family roles can impact our sense of identity and purpose. I enjoy helping people reconnect with their identity, especially when life feels quieter, relationships change, or when grief or loneliness emerges.

I offer a warm, and supportive space to explore yourself, rediscover your purpose, and embrace the person you are becoming in this next chapter.

Sarah Leach, MSW

Bio coming soon!

Cortney Edwards, M.A., Student Intern

Hi, I'm Cortney, a graduate student pursuing my Master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Liberty University. With a background in psychology and previous experience in mental health and supportive services, I am excited to return to the counseling field and continue developing my clinical skills. My areas of focus include trauma, mood disorders, anxiety, and helping adults navigate life transitions and challenges. I utilize evidence-based approaches such as CBT, DBT, ACT, REBT, and EMDR. I look forward to learning, growing, and building meaningful connections with clients throughout my internship experience.

Yohanna Whitehead, Student Intern

Yohanna is a Master of Social Work (MSW) student at Liberty University. Her passion for clinical social work led her to Fernandina Beach Therapy where she is completing her student internship. Yohanna earned her Bacherlor's degree in Behavioral Health with an emphasis in family trauma. As a military spouse and mom to a child with Autism Spectrum Disorder, she brings both lived experience and deep compassion to he work. Yohanna works with children, teens, adults, couples, and families to navigate life's challenges.