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Jacksonville Creative Therapy

Specializing in working with creatives, gifted teenagers and families. Also offers online counseling

Emily Yi, LCSW specializes in working with creatives, gifted teenagers and families.

01/07/2026

In my work, I often encourage people to gently revisit early memories — not to relive them, but to understand how they shaped the stories we carry today.

You don’t need a single, clear memory for this. Sometimes what comes up is an assumption.
Maybe you were the youngest.
Maybe a parent was overwhelmed, grieving, or under pressure.
I invite clients to ask themselves: What did they really mean when they said that?

The words that once made you feel “too much” may have been communicating stress, fear, or limitation.... not a truth about you.

When we reflect with an adult perspective, we can begin to loosen beliefs we once took at face value. This kind of reflection can be grounding, clarifying, and deeply compassionate.

If this resonates and you’d like support exploring these patterns together, I invite you to reach out. I offer both in-person sessions in Jacksonville and virtual therapy throughout Florida.

01/06/2026

One of the most powerful mindset shifts you can practice is receiving without apologizing.

When someone considers you…
When they make space for your needs…
When they offer care, time, or understanding…

Notice how quickly “thank you” turns into “sorry.”
Sorry for needing rest.
Sorry for taking up space.
Sorry for being inconvenient.

Instead, try this:
Receive the care. Say thank you.
Let the guilt rise — and don’t rush to fix it.
That discomfort is not danger.
It’s old conditioning being gently challenged.

This is a form of emotional exposure therapy — learning that you can be cared for without losing connection, affection, or safety.

If this resonates and you want support practicing these shifts in real time, reach out to me.

There’s space to work together — starting today.

01/02/2026

Some people pour slowly.
Others pour deeply—and then need to refuel.

If you’ve ever felt shame for needing time alone, for canceling plans, or for running out of energy faster than others, this is for you. Some nervous systems aren’t built for constant output. They give fully… and then they need rest.

What if nothing is wrong with you?
What if you’re not “too much”—you just need a different rhythm?

The people who truly love you understand that.
The real question is: can you love yourself this way?

If this resonates, you don’t have to figure it out alone. Visit my website and let’s explore how we can work together 🤍

12/31/2025

Happy New Year! ✨

12/30/2025

“You just need to be more disciplined.”
“They’re too sensitive.”
“You’re not consistent enough.”

If you’re parenting a gifted child, you’ve probably heard these comments from people who aren’t raising your child.

Here’s the truth:
Most parents of gifted kids are doing exactly what works beautifully for neurotypical children. And if your child were neurotypical, you’d likely be seeing great results.

But gifted children live further out on the bell curve. Their nervous systems, emotional intensity, and cognitive depth mean they need different kinds of support, not harsher discipline or more pressure.

Your child isn’t broken.
And you’re not failing as a parent.

If this resonates, you don’t have to navigate it alone.

💻 Visit my website to learn how we can work together to better understand your child and support your family with clarity and compassion.

12/29/2025

Let me know if this resonates with you...

12/26/2025

TIf you slip into old roles this time of year…
If you feel small around certain people…
If you find yourself scanning the room to keep the peace…

This makes so much sense.

Your nervous system remembers patterns from childhood long before your mind does. These reactions aren’t signs that you’re failing. They’re signs that you adapted the best way you could back then.

And the good news?
Anything learned in survival can be softened in safety.

If you’re ready to understand where your patterns come from and learn new ways of relating (to yourself and to the people you love) I’d love to help you explore that this season.

✨ Visit www.JaxCreativeTherapy.com
to learn more or schedule a consultation

12/24/2025

Maybe you've heard the encouragement "we need to be talking to ourselves more than we are listening to ourselves"? It has been so helpful for me along the way to bring to mind the version of myself when I first was really reconciling feeling misunderstood by others. This young age, I was grappling with feeling alone and not having my need met of being understood, let alone celebrated or delighted in. This is the version of me that I often need to be "talking to" to convince to do the thing that is going to be best for her, to take care of her body and to speak truth to herself. Hopefully this post will help you with that conversation. The holidays are such a sped up season. Take time to check in with yourself and be in your body. Then you can love from a place of peace, having met your own need (or bringing them to God) and not with your broken heart held out in front of you hoping someone will meet the needs of your younger self. ✨

12/23/2025

What if life became richer—not by staying strong and self-contained—but by letting yourself be seen?

So many of us learned early that sharing sadness, fear, or need was risky. That being “low-maintenance” or emotionally self-sufficient was safer. But the cost of staying guarded can be a quieter life, a lonelier one.

Vulnerability is a risk—but connection is the payoff. And for many people, especially those who are thoughtful, intense, or perfectionistic, learning how to share safely can change everything.

If this resonates, you don’t have to navigate it alone.

💛 Visit my website to learn how we can work together and start creating a more connected, grounded life—today.

12/22/2025

I included a punch of pictures from over the years (spot your city??) of times when my heart has fluttered because I allowed myself to enjoy life in a big way. Lean into what lights you up! ✨

12/19/2025

Your feelings aren’t “too much,” they’re information. Call/Text me to get on the calendar. 904-357-0536✨

12/18/2025

Having a gifted mind can feel like riding a motorbike with bicycle brakes.

Your thoughts move fast. Your ideas stack quickly.

And slowing down enough to be understood? That can be the hardest part.

Gifted kids — and gifted adults — aren’t “too intense.” They’re often just thinking faster than their emotional regulation and communication tools can support.

The work isn’t about dimming brilliance 💡

It’s about learning how to pace thoughts, stay grounded emotionally, and express ideas in ways others can truly understand — without losing yourself in the process.

✨ If this resonates, reach out today to learn how we can work together and build those tools.

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3995 Hunt Club Road
Jacksonville, FL
32224

Opening Hours

Monday	8am - 5pm
Tuesday	8am - 5pm
Wednesday	8am - 5pm
Thursday	8am - 5pm
Friday	8am - 5pm

Telephone

(904) 357-0536

Website

https://jacksonvillecreativetherapy.com/, https://emilyyi.clientsecure.me/contact-widget

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Emily Yi, LCSW specializes in working with creatives, gifted teenagers and families. We are physically located in Arlington, but are also available for online therapy if you are in Florida. Schedule an appointment and make time for you! 1-904-357-0536

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$100 /session

$160/month for group therapy