

Hi, I’m Jackie, a Licensed Mental Health Counselor specializing in trauma and anxiety. I work with adults who feel stuck in survival mode—struggling with chronic anxiety, perfectionism, people-pleasing, and constant overwhelm.
I specialize in childhood trauma, relationship trauma, and first-generation stress, and I bring my Latina background into my work with clients who are navigating cultural expectations, family pressure, and the emotional weight of being “the strong one.”
Using EMDR and nervous-system-based, trauma-informed approaches, I help you move beyond just understanding your experiences to actually calming your nervous system—so you can feel more grounded, present, and safe in your body, not just more self-aware.
I hold a Master’s degree in Clinical Rehabilitation and Mental Health Counseling from the University of Pittsburgh. I am also trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy and the Unified Protocol (UP).
Hi, I’m Dr. Danae Thomas, DNP, APRN, PMHNP-BC, and the founder of Empyreal Minds, an integrative psychiatry practice serving adults across Florida. I’m a board-certified psychiatric nurse practitioner with nearly 20 years of experience in healthcare, including time spent in emergency medicine, outpatient psychiatry, and veteran mental health.
I specialize in helping adults navigate anxiety, depression, PTSD, insomnia, and major life transitions. As a Caribbean-American provider, I also offer culturally sensitive care for clients balancing cultural expectations, identity, and mental health needs. I’m committed to creating a safe, supportive space where you feel heard, empowered, and cared for as a whole person.
I earned my Doctor of Nursing Practice from the University of Miami and completed additional training in Integrative Psychiatry through the Dream Practice Academy. My approach blends therapy, medication management, supplementation, and lab analysis to support healing from the inside out.


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